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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1929
Page
1
In a dramatic statehouse dispute, Heaberlin contests a 1929 act removing him as state compensation commissioner. Governor Conley appoints Ott. state police enforce the ouster amid protests and legal questions.
In Cleveland on June 1 Assistant Prosecutor Merrick refused to reveal the basis of alleged "embarrassing exposures" cited by Anna Szenen as triggering her supposed motive in the Mrs. Dorothy Snyder slaying. Szenen, a housemaid who pleaded guilty to first degree murder, claimed self defense after an argument over wages ended with Snyder fatally stabbed.
Judge George W McClintic sentenced Enos of Charleston and Mohler after guilty pleas. Enos named state legislators as customers, admitting bootlegging links from Detroit to Charleston. Mohler received probation on narcotics charges. several co-defendants drew prison terms. Motions to set aside probation conditions and Kester motion awaiting transcript next week.
Washington reports Democratic leaders propose removing the Volstead Act before the December session and seek final action on farm relief and reapportionment. Hearst prize of 25000 awarded to Franklin Hoyt for temperance plan proposing repeal and new federal liquor definition.
Windsor reports King George’s illness shows a better day with stable condition. Doctors note a single ordinary infection draining naturally and anticipate a long recovery, postponing the June 16 Thanksgiving service while preserving potential duties amid political tensions.
Joseph P. O'Brien files for divorce from Mabel Taliaferro O'Brien claiming desertion. The actress formerly known as Mabel O'Brien admitted the defendant's identity as the case proceeds in Reno Nevada.
The West Virginia Water &. Egle company plans a major expansion to suburbs of Charleston and will apply July on county and district roads outside Charleston for a franchise to lay mains and extend service to 15 projects along routes including state route 19 to Two Mile Creek and the Woodward branch. If granted, work would begin immediately and employ many workers, with new pumps filters and possibly another reservoir to support growth of the metropolitan area.
The Deutsch and creditor experts reached a compromise on Germany’s annuities under the Young plan amid Belgian repayment questions. The agreement totals 9 billion marks in present value with annual splits of 2.98 billion, 1.7 billion, and 0.8 billion marks over specified periods. A two year moratorium and a lien relief are sought, with a Belgian restitution issue unresolved.
CHICAGO June 1 Ferdinand Preuss known as a triple slayer wounds three people yesterday and dies by his own hand after being confronted by detectives. He reportedly drank heavily and his mind wandered before the fatal act near the Northwestern railroad right of way. His wife had threatened to leave after his drinking prompted an escalation and neighbors summoned police.
The Poca moonshiners’ bold scheme to stir mash and beat the censors collapses under evolving enforcement. Judges and officials lament the collapse of organized craft as bears, outbreaks of lawlessness, and shifting policy hamper profits, while prohibition agents fail to locate activity.
Millard F Morrison's fate appears to lie with a jury Monday after the court completes instructions and returns to arguments. The trial over Frank Bowen the Lens Creek service station proprietor, began with dramatic testimony from Morrison and Mrs Viciet Willmot as defense and state argued. Witnesses placed Morrison with Willmot in Bowens car before the homicide along Langs Creek road. Prosecutor Watts urged a first degree murder verdict with no mercy. The packed courtroom heard details of the arrest and the discovery of the body as Morrison defended his actions and tried to explain his previous statements. The defense contends Willmot was involved and Morrison fired the shot, while witnesses described the car chase and evidence collected. The case continues with jury deliberations scheduled for noon.
Senate leaders expect approval of the farm relief conference report removing the export debenture provision. The conference backs an eight member farm board plus the agriculture secretary, with presidential appointment powers and a six year term. House support aims for quick passage with minimal debate.
The West Virginia State Education Association through its executive committee bought property at Washington and Oney streets for about 130,000 to serve as a home and headquarters. The Capitol City Bank building houses the association’s current office and the group plans to move soon. The purchase, from Marlon G r chat as executor, aims to place the headquarters near the state capital, supporting teachers in West Virginia. J Frank Marsh of Charleston is president with J. H. Hickman as executive secretary, and other officers include Mrs Bertha Filson and F S Jacob Jr. The association, founded in 1865, counts more than 12,000 teachers as members and publishes the West Virginia School Journal.
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