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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1932
Page
1
Three men were convicted in a gas line case amid disputed testimony and court proceedings. The prosecutors argued the group formed a syndicate involved in gas line interferences, while defense challenged the evidence. The verdicts set a precedent for handling similar criminal networks in the region.
A local Bonus Army faction forms with picked leaders organizing a small contingent. Ex servicemen from California and nearby areas signal plans to travel by road and rail toward Washington for a mass demand of bonus pay. Mentions recruiting drives, expected routes, and a big parade in the nation’s capital.
Official tabulation shows Democrats outpolled Republicans in West Virginia primary returns. Democratic governor candidate M. G. Kump led with 67 176 votes, while Republican nominee Town end topped with 147 210 for Tax Commissioner. Delegates at large yielded Nessy with 158 307 votes and four women delegates among top totals, with Brown, McGraw, Dice, and Turner noted among the results.
A recount shows L C Massey gaining 7 3 votes to lead Guy W Yan Horn by about 100 votes in the Republican sheriff contest across Charleston Ely Sandy Union districts and part of London. Democratic delegate results show small net shifts among Brotherton deGruyter Moore and Preston with several precincts completed. A mandamus petition seeks to force a county recount of the county clerk race after bond issues halted prior recount efforts.
O D A Cale 38 of Morris Street was killed near Winifrede station when struck by passenger train No 3 while on a fencing trip for Dickinson Poet Company. Pieces of the body scattered along the track, identified by a fish license and ring. State police and coroner ruled the death accidental, suggesting Cale wandered onto the wrong track amid approaching westbound traffic. The riderless train did not stop, and witnesses reported whistle blasts as residents noted nearby freight activity. The incident is investigated on site with no witnesses.
The Victory Funds drive reports 11 states plus the District of Columbia reaching about 60 percent of their $1.5 million goal for presidential campaign preparedness. Maryland led with over 84 percent, while Delaware New Hampshire West Virginia New Mexico Arizona and DC surpassed 75 percent. Others like North Carolina Wyoming Idaho New York New Jersey hovered around 63 percent. Across 11 leading states 51,238 volunteers signed on while 78,000 donors contributed, with 12,496 in the trailing 13 states.
In New York May 1, contestants at Wal-Cliffe pool tried endurance sleeping as a stunt for a marathon contest. A nurse in charge noted the champion slept longest across two enka periods while others used various methods such as reading papers or counting sheep. A separate incident reported robbers breaking into Vincent’s establishment. a switch thwarted the crime, wounding one robber and causing a pursuit.
The United States agrees to attend an international economic conference in London to discuss stabilizing world commodity prices. Only economic questions will be considered, with political issues like war debts barred from discussion. France, Italy and other European powers were invited. The scope is expected to be broad including tariffs, monetary reform, and commerce related topics. The State Department and White House discussed the conference with British officials and President Hoover.
The United Gas company rate case was postponed by the utilities commission to Thursday to allow protestant cities time to define their position. At issue is whether to proceed with the 29 cent rate or seek higher charges, with protestants seeking time to consult city officials before resuming evidence.
Washington May 31 Organized prohibition leaders worked in secret on a campaign draft to present at the national conference of dry groups. Ernest H. Cherrington chaired the strategy meeting near the capital as Edwin C. Dinwiddie promised a public statement soon. A committee to represent the movement at Chicago was planned amid talk of convention penalties and enforcement, with Bishop James Cannon Jr commenting on a cross fire approach.
Washington dispatch reports Roosevelt aides deny any plan to oust Senator Barkley for a pro coal levy vote. Parley and Howe confer with Hull, Oil, Washington, Cohen on convention alignments but no decisions. Wagner from New York discussed post with Roosevelts team as Hoovers camp airs platform liberal on prohibition.
The Supreme Court declined to review the death sentences of seven Negro defendants from the Scottsboro region and refused to reconsider Capone’s case. Clashes were reported in Washington as authorities prepared for a possible leftist demonstration, but no radicals appeared.
Cadiz Ohio May 31 Striking miners were invited to return to work by the Civic and Pennsylvania Coal Company operating a shaft mine at Unionvale. The former employees have not yet accepted. The mine has been closed since April when the strike was called by the United Mine Workers of America. The company official says the mine would be open for work tomorrow offering employment for the 300 miners normally employed.
New York May 31 AP Samuel Seabury pressed to connect Mayor Walker to large financial dealings of Russell T Sherman Sherwood by showing 75000 plus drawn from Sherwood s accounts for an unnamed friend of Walker The mayor testified he authorized 8706 to that person from a joint brokerage account with Paul Block publisher Witnesses testified about relationships including State Senator John A Astrog t hired by Equitable Coach company at 50000 to 120000 a year and other details from the inquiry continuing on page 1
PRANKFORT Ky May 3 Lieutenant Massie received an executive order from Governor Ruby Laffoon restoring his citizenship to avoid forfeiture in Kentucky over the Honolulu slaying case. Massie and wife Thalia left Winchester for Charleston W Va then on to Washington D C to resume duty Navy. Massie said few things are as gratifying as receiving a pardon from the governor of one’s state, though the action was not issued as a full pardon.
Senators Neely Walsh and Thomas clashed over a $1200 per minute funding plan and an amendment to the tax measure. Amid confusion Senator Asmaret urged clarity as the chamber prepared for a vote, with questions about absent members and voting procedures.
Washington May 31 views split over how to tackle the nation’s relief problem. Hoover urged approval of a program to empower the Reconstruction Finance Corp to fund sound projects and boost employment, while rejecting Garner’s 200 million public works plan and 100 million direct relief fund. Garner pressed for broader RCFC capitalization and loans to private industry, arguing banks would otherwise withhold funds. Hoover warned expanding public works would raise taxes. Garner argued for removing RCFC restrictions to spur private borrowing, with the budget for the coming year cited.
Meville Dollar, elder son of the late Captain Raebert Dollar, collapsed at his home in Vancouver British Columbia after a lingering illness. Survived by his wife, seven children, his mother and other relatives, the deceased had inherited substantial wealth from his father’s estate. The exact cause of death and details around the incident remain unclear due to the garbled report.
London May 31 The Prince of Wales danced with Amelie Earhart Putnam at the Grosvenor House derby ball and praised her footwork. They shared multiple foxtrots and the American aviatrix led a lively sequence while other guests watched a yo yo demonstration and the prince offered his chair to Miss Barhurst.
The budget balancing effort passed the revenue measure as President Hoover urged prompt action to defend the dollar. A late Senate vote, 83 to 27, backed a per cent manufacturers levy, with final roll call at 12:38 A M after a day and night of dramatic events. The administration seeks 385 million for next year to ensure government operations are funded.
A fragment notes a purchase related to bridge work and river navigation. It mentions a defined toll or payment for the project and a Bluestone structure, with references to miniton and navigable rivers. The text is incomplete but implies funding and construction actions.
Fragmentary item mentions Garner and Hoover with Bryerly Rhlls and Cale Mey, followed by unclear symbols and a dollars sign. No coherent event or context available to determine a substantive summary.
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