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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1932

Page

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Congress Moves On Federal Pay Plan Amid Unity

Congress works with unity on a $1.118 billion revenue bill aimed at funding the government pay system. The House clears the measure for conference while Senate debates economy plans and tax policy to balance the budget and sustain operations.

Congress Unity U. S Washington House Senate Couderess Cima Sune Hoover Mississippi Ess Boyd Benste Boran Meke LaPolletta Wisconsin Bilbatons

Board Faces Protest over Proposed Rail and Land Use

A fragmented notice details a local board’s consideration of joining a Protestant group and evaluating railroad routes through Kebovs and Mingo areas. It mentions traffic impacts, timber lands, and eastbound and westbound routes near Big Sandy with referenced officials T ee Mertom and Western line.

Wayne Ad Kebovs Mingo Tee Mertom Western Line Big Sandy Baltite Gandy Hine

Willis Willis Excerpt Reflects Speech Style

Fragmentary text shows a voice with altered spelling and rhythm. It appears to mimic colloquial speech or dialect but lacks a clear event, person, place, or date to form a full news item. The readable bits offer no verifiable entities or structure for a proper summary.

Young Republicans Protest Dry Laws Demand Action

A New York Young Republican club delegation met President Hoover to present a petition calling for revision of prohibition laws. The group argued that lawlessness and public disorder have worsened under prohibition and that youth and communities suffer from gangster influence and widespread drinking.

Washington Hoover Wan Tony New York Young Republican Club United States

Van Horn Lead Narrowed in County Sheriff Recount

In yesterday’s county courthouse recount, K C Massey cut Van Horn’s lead to about 800 votes as 320 new ballots were added in 24 precincts, totaling 1 054 votes from 104 of 176 precincts. Democratic House candidates saw shifts with Brotherton losing 21, de Gruyter gaining 10, Moore up 6, and Preston down 4. Final tallies: Brotherton 4 212 de Gruyter 5 200 Moore 5 484 Preston 6 190. Burris withdrew from justice of the peace recount in London district. Skidmer tallied two votes. Legal action for a writ of mandamus to force further recounts was sought by Toothman and Black, with results to page 10.

K. C. Massey Guy W. van Horn Balots van Hornstad Rod House of Delegaten W. T. Brotherton J. A. de Gruyter, Jr George C. Moore John J. D. Preston Brotherton deGruyter Moore Preston Morris B. WV. Burris Justice of the

Plan Public Picnic For Shelter Camp At Davie

A Davie public outing by the American Legion will raise funds at a luncheon to build a permanent Bilite One shelter camp on Fine Manor grounds. A temporary camp opens June 15 with army tents for housing, with limited attractions and an admission charge. The hilltop site overlooks a mountain brook and includes an assembly hall, dining room, and kitchen area in early construction.

Davie Mountain Brook Ford Pleave Page Cai

Glass Proposes Currency Expansion Substitute Bill

Senate banking committee approves a substitute by Ben Glass of Virginia to expand the currency by about 1 billion dollars using all United States bonds as a basis for five years. Glass, a former secretary of the treasury, opposes the Goldsborough bill and argues no device is necessary now.

Washington Senate Banking Committee United States Benator Glass Virginia Treasury House Federal Reserve Board Stabil Glau

Labor Endorses Relief Measure For Hoover Plan

The American Federation of Labor backs the Garner relief bill as cabinet officials Marley and Mills prepare to press House Ways and Means to counter administration opposition. Hoover objections focus on a 1.309 billion direct relief and public works outlay while the federation’s rep. W. G. Hushing notes eight million men unemployed excluding white collar workers.

Washington American Federation of Labor Marley Mills Willo Perare Waya Com—Iister Hoover Federation of Labor W. GC. Hushing Stearman

Ingalls Leaves Navy Post to Campaign for Governor

David S. Ingalls ended his work at the secretary of the navy office in Washington and prepared to depart for Ohio to campaign for governor. President Hoover accepted his resignation to free him for political battle. He served nearly four years as assistant secretary and played a key role in advancing a national aircraft program.

Washimiton David Ingalls Navy Ohio Hoover Federal Service

Betty the dog rescued after being trapped between rocks

Betty missing since May 21 was found wedged between rocks in a cave near Spring Hill. Clayton Lively Evert Johnson and Joe Mallory aided by G T Hill and KE Hill freed her after four hours of rock removal and provided milk and rest. The owners award a new collar for her bravery.

Betty Spring Hill Clayton Lively Evert Johnson G. T KE. Hill Hill Drozlere Joe Mallory Joe

Local Construction Surges in Charleston May

May marked the best month for building in Charleston since October 1930 per city inspector George B. Hendricks. Seventy nine permits were issued with an estimated value of 158,180 compared with 123,065 in May 1991, including an apartment house at 35,600 and a new residence at 7,000.

Charleston Gnorge B. Hendricks

Charleston Bonus Army plans orderly Washington march

Charleston World War veterans decide to march on Washington for immediate payment of the cash bonus. About 500 to 1,000 are expected to join, with 17 percent of veterans meeting in Kanawha county court to plan the trip. Commander Innes says the group will be orderly, not demanding, and will seek support from congress while keeping radicals out.

Charleston Washington Kanawha County Neesr R. & Innes Washington Street Innes West Virginia Veterana Congress Ioana Jones Justus Stalnaker Tn Part

Family of Five Die in Suspected Gas Pact Murder Suicide

New York report details a father Carlos Del Rio 55 and his four daughters Vincensin 95 Josephine 24 Guad alupi 21 Matilda Munoz 28 found dead in a Prospect Park apartment. A gas hose connected stove to bedroom and five notes urged cremation together with insurance to fund Catholic masses.

New York Noo Carlos del Rio Vincensin Josephine Guadilupi Mra Matilda Munoz Prospect Park Gumenevndo Munoz del Rio Argentina Sully Pneumonic Arch GC Carey Carey Anit Anve Mra. del Rio Edward P. Mirooney Si Five Catholic Church

Walk Rites Set At Bream Memorial Church

Funeral services for Kyle C. Walk 48 of Randolph atrest will be held at 9 30 this afternoon at Bream Memorial Presbyterian church. He owned White Quality laundry in Virginia street and founded the city’s first wet wash laundry. Surviving are his parents widow Miss Pear Binet two sisters and several relatives. Honorary pallbearers include Charles Young Benjamin Smith John J Aiken Pred Extine and B Early. Active pallbearers Homer Mughay Harry Jarrett Hubert Cunningham Elliott Abbott and Ewels Arnats.

Kyle C. Walk Randolph Atrest Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church Welk Virginia Street K, Md. Walk Quinnimont Misa Pear Binet Hugh Morgen Bluefield Charles Martin Muntington Byram Memorial Church Charles Young Benjamain Smith John J, Aiken B. Early Homer Mughay Harry Jarrett Hubert Cuningham Elliott Abbott Ewels Ar

Local Graduates To Hear McNutt

Col Paul V McNutt of Bloomington will deliver the commencement address to Charleston High School's June graduates at eight this evening in the high school auditorium. A reception and informal luncheon follow with Legionnaires and friends as guests. McNutt tours the city and attends a reception at Gov Canley's offices.

Paul V. McNutt Bloomington Ied Indiana Huntission Ketacher Harca Mi Moore Breela Trotter Charmston Colmel McNutt William Cr. Canley Herry Pennale Legion Reception Committee Arcadia Samuels Meyerbrat B. P. Taylor M. R South America Indiana Lan School Charleston High School Recco Gorman Marcheaux Flambeaux 8Ccleon Clark American Bravery Beck Ballard Charterton Woodrow Wilson Lincoln Chamberlain Thamas Jefferson Roosevelt

Farm Boy Finds Lynching Victim in Kentucky Dawn

A farm boy found Walter Merrick 48 hanged from a hackberry tree at dawn near Princeton Kentucky in the first Kentucky lynching since Christmas 1928. Masked lynchers removed Merrick from the jail and drove to the scene before dispersing, while a coroner and officials prepared a report for Governor Ruby Laffoon.

Princeton Walter Merrick Kentucky Curt Jones Merrick M. P Pool Hopsan Pugate Breathitt Incxeon Mitchall Ruby Laffoon

Six Bandits Hanged in Louisiana Executions

Six Bix bandits were executed by hanging in Louisiana today for murders during robberies. E. L. Patterson and Boris Tolett were hanged in Shreveport for the death of Charlie Jones, a merchant, during a robbery last November.

New Orleans Louisiana E. L. Patterson Boris Tolett Shreveport Charlie Jones

Farley Predicts Roosevelt Landslide at Chicago Convention

James A. Farley says the drive to halt Roosevelt’s nomination will collapse in weeks as the Democratic convention opens in Chicago on June 37. He forecasts a Roosevelt landslide and reports managers are moving ahead with plans to organize the gathering.

New York Roosevelt James A. Farley Chicago Democratic Atala Committee Washington Hed

German Cabinet Forms Minus Laborites Amid Turmoil

A new German cabinet led by Chancellor Jang von Papen was formed with no Labour deputies, amid claims the Reichstag would be dissolved. President Paul von Hindenburg and General von Schleicher reportedly back the setup, while centrists oppose, prompting possible quick political upheaval.

Aerlin Tebor Jang von Papen von Flapec Washington United States Iuneral Kurt von Achletcher Centrista Waders Bavatlana Reichstag Germany Premidantis

Swiss Navy Sends Itz Entries for Olympics

Swiss naval athletes qualified for the Olympics with windward entries noted by officials. The Alpine team entered amid strong competition as rivals from 14 other nations prepare for the star events.

Itz Los Angeles Fara Tofay Sa Fea Br Vance Star Claws

Mayors Draft Threefold Relief Plan at Conference

Mayors from 32 cities and top municipal officials met to seek federal aid to ease debt and unemployment. They endorsed a three part program including federal credit for cities, relief appropriations, and a 5 billion dollar public works loan, with action led by Mayor James M. Curley and Mayor Murphy directing the committee.

Detroit Seaking Mayne Thives Not Frank Murphy Fales Traction Finance Corporation National Publica James M. Curley Boston Congress Murphy Fimt Vy James J. Walker Hew Fort Ft Wes

Prohibitionists vow no compromise at national conventions

Washington reports organized prohibitionists pledging a no compromise push at the major party conventions. Dr. Ernest W. Cherrington leads the effort as the Prohibition Board unites 39 dry organizations to influence platforms, enforcement, and candidate selection.

Washington Nationel Politica National Prohibition Board of Trategy Chicago Mip United Dry

Chicago Prepares for Dual Party Conventions in June

Chicago begins pre election cleanup as work crews repair streets and decorate for two June national conventions. Mayor Cermak urges a clean modern city while planners avoid partisan street displays.

Basis for Walker removal offered in day’s session

Samuel Seabury presented evidence to the Hofstadter committee suggesting grounds for removal of Mayor Walker. He cited charter provisions and alleged ties to a bonds deal linked to a city contract worth 886, and claimed undisclosed company interests and unfairness in dealings. Seabury indicated charges may follow and noted the first intimation of possible removal.

New York Samuel Seabury Walker Hofstadter Spa Seabury Walt Xuew Comepany Egaitat

Parade Plan For New Capitol Opening

Charleston chamber of commerce announces tentative parade plans for the June 30 dedication of the new capital. The parade starts at 1 pm led by Adjutant General C. Pierce with E. T. Wile as adjutant, including veteran posts from Huntington, Lowen, Bluefield, and Charleston, followed by bands and scouts through Broad and Kanawha streets.

Charleston Chamber of Commerce T. Williams C. Pierce E. T. Wile Yamé B Ee Williams Mtal Legion Remmoet Huntington Lowen Bluefield Charleston Charleston Shriners Beni Kedem Clvic Trout Broad Kanewhs Wong

Frisce Ma Just a Comey Boy in Frisce Town

Fragmented text hints at a travel scene in Frisce town with a boy and characters Grets Garke of the west and Manferd. Unclear details prevent a clear event, date, or location beyond a San Francisco context and a spur remark.

San Praxcisco Calil Jane June Coe Manferd

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Willis Willis Botan Qeities van Horn Massey Senate Banking Group Glass Goldsborough Garner David S. Ingalls U. S. Navy Poe Army Veterans of Bream Memorial Church Col. Paul V. McNair Indiana University Law School The American Legion McNutt Farley von Papen Probeus Gotham Anton Cermak Near West Side Loop Chicago Stadium Criris Ana Becauas Washington Monument Tate Street N. Baskin George Semalanion Acheme Jimmy Dr. Walker Billy Goanelan Trother Capitol Will
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