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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1931

Page

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Supreme Court Invalidates Minnesota Gag Law

The Supreme Court, in a 5 to 4 decision, struck down Minnesota's gag law as unconstitutional, affirming press freedom and ruling that state action cannot suppress publication about public officials. Chief Justice Hughes led the majority, rejecting prior restraint and endorsing liberal views on protecting a free press against state censorship.

Washington Supreme Court Today Rial de State Chist Hughes Minneapolis Supreme Court J. ‘M Mear Minnesota Indiana Roberta Communistay Hegbes Dewspahete Aise Jawad Rescivicus

Presbyterians vote to sever ties with Federal Council

In North Carolina the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church voted 16 to TH to sever relations with the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America over the council's birth control report. The debate highlighted Southern Presbyterian opposition as police linked two Huntington robbery suspects to a Charleston hold up, with confessions reported but denials of any broader gang ties.

Federal Church Council General Assembly Miles H. Wolff Mostrea N. C General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In the United States Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America Council A. 5. Johnson Charlotte J. C. Johnaon Covesville ER. A. Dillard Federal Council 8. Parkes Cadman New York City James E. Cook Hopewell America Murrey Lexington Southern Presbyterian Pagantau Mtnnd

5000 Miners Reported On Strike by Officials

Pittsburgh report from June 1 states coal miners on strike in central Pennsylvania are estimated between 4009 and 5000. P T Pegen, district No. 4 United Mine Workers of America, cites 4009. Rank Borich, secretary of the National Miners’ Union, cites 5000. Both may claim leadership in the strikes.

Pittsburgh Cwenturn Pannsylvenis P. T. Pegen United Mine Workers of America Rank Borich

Ash Abandons Flight Over Pacific Attempt

In Tokyo on June 1 officials reported Thomad Ath JV, an American war-termac sv letor, abandoned plan for a nonstop monoplane flight across the Pacific. The mission was halted after the aircraft proved to be unsafe, ending the attempt without crossing international waters.

Tokyo Pacific Thomad Ath

Ask Changes In Marriage Laws

Pittsburgh, June 1. Presbyterian Church in the United States General Assembly endorses the commission on marriage, divorce, and remarriage proposing changes. It questions the focus on negative portrayals in media and literature, noting youth attention is drawn to marriage at its worst rather than its best. The report emphasizes rights versus responsibilities.

Pittsburgh Commission Presbyterian Church

Possible Foreign Plot Slips as Gun Plans Vanish

Washington reports a supposed foreign espionage plot after the disappearance of plans for a potent anti aircraft gun from Automatic Guns Inc. The incident sparked debate among experts on espionage and prompted police to probe a theft tied to a well known firm. The episode interrupted scholarly discussion of Herbert Yardley’s America's Black Chamber.

Washington Lfe Wate Automatic Guns, Inc Robert Hudson Reute Capone Herbert C Yardley America Yardley

Canada Raises Tariffs on U S Goods in Budget Speech

Ottawa announces broad tariff overhauls affecting American derived products. Leather, iron and steel products see higher duties while ore, coal, and building materials face various rate hikes. Three tariff gates apply British preference, intermediate, and general, with immediate effect in the Commons budget measures.

Ottawa Canada United States BR. B. Bennett Canoas Heaseier Ont Ratiff Great Britain House of Commons

Charleston Boy Fatally Wounded in Robbery Attempt

Thomas F. Hoover an 18 year old of South Charleston was fatally wounded early yesterday by J F Kidwell of Rosemont avenue during an attempted gasoline siphon from Kidwell’s car Hoover died at a local hospital from a severed artery behind the knee. Kidwell said he observed three boys near his automobile late Sunday and after they damaged a street light returned to siphon gasoline. He fired when unseen by the youths and one screamed then all three fled to another car. Chief Skaggs helped locate the wounded and Hoover and Alphonse Daria were taken to Mountain State hospital. Kidwell surrendered to authorities. Daria was placed in county jail and others were arrested. Bond set and return to grand jury planned.

William Bossi Arthur Smith Huntington Kamhte Atlantic and Pacific States John Britton Kimble Charleston Britton Meke Bossil Smith Thernocn Agrid Ag Trent Ae Waabiinietan Kumbie Nad Gi ‘Hin Hin Ross Street Donnally Street Rossil Thomas F. Hoover South Charleston J. F. Kidwell Rosemont Avenue Kidwell Dloud Hoover Alphonse Daria Ghder Mountain State Hospital Skiggs Dirin Fill Pats South Charles

Boy-Killer in Inquest Sparks Grand Jury Action

CHICAGO June 1 UP three small boys sober and brightened faced a coroner's inquest after the John Marshall High School pool shooting. Warner Corry 15 admitted firing on patrolman Edward Smith who died. Earl 12 and Schuyler Pearson 15 stood accused as accessories. Varner faces first degree murder and the others possible juvenile court jurisdiction. The state seeks the death penalty for Varner if indicted.

Chicago Elling Putrol Edward Smith Warner Corry Hoy John Marshall High School Earl Schuyler Pearson Varner Schuyler Parnor Varneria Cony Verner Warner Jon Smith Nile Dar Smith

Fall Loses Last Appeal to Supreme Court

Washington dispatch reports Albert B. Fall lost his final bid to clear his name in the bribery case linked to oil interests. The Supreme Court refused to review, paving the way for imminent start of his reformatory sentence as health concerns prompt possible suspension requests.

Fall Supreme Court Washington Alvert B. Fall Charles Evans Hughes Harding Pall Joll Edward £. Doheny Doheny Elk Hulse Naval Oil Reserve Wich Fall District of Columbis Cour of Appeals District Supreme Court Falls Frank J. Hogan Ofice Hooverly William Hitz Alte Court of Appeals Wa Beren Tyers N. M

Crowley Locked In Death House For Execution Week

Francis Crowley, a young killer known as the "bad man" with a flair for drama, was locked in Sing Sing’s death house tonight as preparations began for his execution during the Week of July 5. A knife fashioned from a spoon handle was found in his stocking as he was undressed in the death house, raising guards' concern.

Cseining N.Y. Jung Francis Crowley Basathil Young Sing Sing Epoon Crowley Jon Oconnor Hiller Mineola

Wehrle Fights Gas Tax Issue in Council Clash

Council debate centers on Governor Conley’s reappointment of E Nethken to the Public Service Commission and Harold P Tompkins to the state road committee. Wehrle praises Nethken as a champion of plain people while opponents doubt the wisdom of resolutions, leading to a roll call and two resolutions tabled. Page 4. Col. 6

Ht. Wehrle R. E. Devin Wibble Conley E. Nethken Public Service Commission Nethkan Mr. Wehrle Harold P. Tompkins Coméinesion Joe Silverstein Counel J. O. Campbell Negra Plain People United Fuel Gas

Pardons Brother as Acting Governor Grants Amnesty

Acting Gov. Lawrence Wilson pardons his brother Fred Wilson who was convicted on four counts of grand jury cent in Union County last March. Each charge carried a year in prison though formal sentencing had not occurred. Wilson cites grief-stricken mother as decisive factor.

Little Rock Ark Lawrence Wilson Ats Fred Wilson Union County Wilson Parnell French Lick Springs Ind

New Traffic Rules Approved for Charleston Area

Mayor R P DeVan announced city wide traffic changes after the police traffic committee backed the proposals. Rules include no parking from 2 to 9 30 am in areas bounded by Washington Broad Kanawha and Court, 30 minute parking after signs, one way westbound on Kanawha between Broad and Clendennon, red and yellow parking violation tags, and a temporary confiscation ordinance. A traffic expert will study impact, and state road plans touch Midland trail route through Charleston via Patrick street Bridge and local streets.

R. P. DeVan Washington, Broad Kanarha Court Streets Kanawha Broad Clen Déenth Pallee Department Autas State Road Commission Charleston Patrick Street Third Avenue Florida Street

French President Doumergue Marries Muse Graves at Elysee

Paris June 1 President Gaston Doumergue wed Muse Graves a longtime friend at the Elysee palace in a quiet ceremony. The 68 year old president ends his bachelorhood weeks before leaving office June 13 for President-elect Paul Doumer who is married. Witnesses included Tuies Michel and financier Henri Laurain.

Paris Gaston Doumergue Todey Muse Jeanne Graves The Republic Elynee Palace Madame Doumergue Indy Doumergue Mo Bint Tuies Michel Doumergua Henri Laurain Madame Graves Elyses Palace

Tex Guinan Ordered To Leave Tomorrow

Havre France June reports say Texas Guinan must depart France by 1 pm Wednesday. She insists on going to Paria despite a government order barring entry. German or Austrian admission is doubtful per consulates of those nations.

Havre France Texas Guinan Paria Germany Austria

Brewers Sentenced for Double Murder in Mingy County

In Mingy county William son June 1 4 Carl Brewer 26 and Selwyn Brewer 23 brothers of the Marrowbone section were sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to second degree murder in the March slaying of their brother in law Mone Block 40 at Block's home during a drinking party.

Cessation of Catholic Body Is Demanded

Rome reports a proposed maximum demand by the Italian government to dissolve Azione Cattolica, with negotiations between Fascist authorities and the Holy See at a fragile stage. Vatican and state moves include suspending anti Catholic publications and reopening closed lay groups, while Cardinal discussions continue after Pope Pius XII met 24 cardinals to seek a peaceful path.

Rome Foacier Holy See Ted Ollc Agione Catatollea Theazione Cattolica Italy Benito Munsolini Azione Cate Tollen Knights of Columbus Wee Ules Mussolini Thy Tls Vatican Benito Bauscoling Agiong Cat Mussolini Roma University Esader 8 Giovanni Santolini Azione Cattolica Genoa Edward J. Hearn Boglan Directa Knights of Columbus of Europe United State Page W. Garrett Waa Fils Musy Eot Lavora Fasciste Osservatore Romana Vatican City Agione Cattolica Pius Romy Consistorial Ain Hoax

Tex Is Given Credit by Will

Beverly Wills Caiil June Poor Texas Gtan and ner gen. wan just unfortunate. She hit France right after the diners, tenn mayors, so Friliceays: one show troop at a dime iy enough Tor ua. Glee Tex credit. She wouldn't eve delivered a chamber of commerce speech at the Unknown sale. Mery tomb, Wut Chere 13 not much sympathy for Tex. Ansbofry liv ing off suckers should never have to leave this country in profes wional capacity.

Beverly Wills Caiil Texas France Chamber of Commerce Mery Tomb

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Panscitwtte Eallty Sopaloerea Butler Hoghee Willie Willis Ash Department of Justice Jawid U.S Bennett J. P. Kidwell Thomas Hoover Walves Kidwell Walved Way Alense Varner Corry Grand Jury High Tribunal Death House Wehrle Gus Nethken Tompkins Mer. Oliverstein Webshe DeVan Stawi M. F. Matheny H. C. Walker Campbell c Rommittes Sonter Standard Oil Company Ferry Branch Evans-Wallower Lead Company Bouth Charleston Bridge Kandwha Matheny J. Bhirle Ross Away Tex Guinan Haly Tex Will Ours
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