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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1932

Page

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Massey moves to discard ten precincts in sheriff race

L C Massey seeks to throw out about ten precincts from the official tally claiming irregularities and crookedness ahead of the county court session. He contests Guy W Van Horn’s Republican nomination win noting 1 400 votes could be affected and cites marked ballots and pre marked precincts in Charleston and Elkapa Foca areas.

L. C. Massey Guy W. van Horn Massey Maseny Nix Maseey Charleston van Horn Finligta Orkiente Elkapa Foca Preetetta Yeo Lou

Happy Hollow Still Raid Links to Moonshine Bust

In Happy Hollow Pura district deputies raided a moonshine still early yesterday removing the apparatus and over two barrels of mash. V Thomas was arrested for possessing the plant and held to the grand jury after a Elk district magistrate hearing. Deputies Howard Cunwitzham, B Gen, and Gariend Turner assisted in the raid and sought two accomplices who had just left the scene.

Happy Hollow Pura V. ‘Thomas Muzintrate Charles Marge Elk District Thomas aWeriffe Howard Cunwitzham Gariend Turner

Fillie Willis Eeu Patch Show

Local memory notes a patchwork exhibit by Fillie Willis featuring mixed textile pieces. Curator highlights bold use of color and texture as visitors explore a small gallery space.

Ex-Wife Sues Stage Star Over Alienation of Affection

Chicago June 2 Helen Rape, former wife of MacArthur, files a $100000 damage suit against stage star and current wife of the playwright. The case seeks alimony adjustments and accuses alienation of affection after a 1926 divorce settlement and 1938 remarriage amid a France Montreal vacation.

Car Frink Cascage Braid and Examiner Magee Chevies Smecarthur Meakhars Chicago Pat Efter Lulu Belle Anc Jetar France Mazes Wee Montreal Gerad ‘T. Wiley Mile Primh Ned Seem MacArthur Bie Bes Deen Sheban

Tammany Loyal To Its Leader

New York Tammany Hall remains loyal to its chief city official Mayor Walker amid allegations from Hofstadter’s committee. Seabury and aides weigh strategy as talks of removal surface. if ousted, Jason V. McKee would lead the board for the year and a new mayor elected in November 1933 under term restrictions. Roosevelt’s transcript request is unresolved as Seabury ponders charges and neutrality.

New York Tammany Hall Lemuel Seabury Walker Tammany Hofstadter Legislative Committee Inquiry Board Roosevelt Iit Seabury Pease

Wife of West Virginia university president injured in auto crash

Mrs Jane K Tornes wife of W V U Morgantown president suffered a fractured arm and other injuries when an automobile struck a pole in Winchester Virginia. She was traveling alone and met by her daughter Mira Letty Turner who had just left school in Washington.

Winchester Mia Jane K. Tornes West Virginia University Morgantown W. Va Mex Turner Pole Alce Mira Letty Turner Wasiingtow

Shouse ridicules Brown plank and predicts referendum

Jowett Shouse, Democratic National Committee chair, mocked Postmaster General Brown’s claim that the Republican prohibition plank would satisfy all sides. He warned Democrats may endorse a referendum, calling the campaign “no place for a pussyfooter” and labeling a magical plank as one that pleases Bitter foes and allied groups.

Washington Jowett Shouse Democratic National Brown Shouse Nicholay Murray Butler Anti-Saloon League Sertor Borah Democratic National Committee

Jap Denies Any Danger of War

Viscount Makoto Saito said there is no danger of war between Japan and the Soviet Union. He criticized American and European opinion over Japan’s actions in Manchuria and Shanghai and suggested Japan could withdraw from the League of Nations if conditions forced it.

Japan Soviet Russia Makoto Saito Soviet Union Foreign Office Marchuria Shanghai League of Nationa League

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Pioneer Automobile Pioneer Dies in Beacon New York

Hugh Chalmers, pioneer automobile maker and inventor, died in Beacon at 56 after days of pneumonia. A former president of Chalmers Detroit Motor, he helped shape mid priced car markets and rose from office boy to VP at NCR in Dayton. Born October 1 1872 in Dayton, his career spanned NCR and multiple auto ventures.

Beacon N. Y Hugh Chalmers Chalmers Pioneer Chalmers-Detroit Motor Company National Cash Register Company Dayton Ohio Detroit

Gotham Code Tightens Taxicab Gear and Conduct

Gotham prepares a new taxicab code requiring drivers to wear a military cap and linen duster, stop smoking at the wheel, be courteous, keep cabs quiet and dent-free, avoid club soliciting, and take shortest routes. A public hearing is set for this month.

Rew York Board of Taxies Control

Bonus Marchers to Make Final Plans Here Tonight

Senate hearings on the federal regulation of the bituminous coal industry end with United Mine Workers president John L. Lewis urging enactment. He predicts broad support if the bill reaches the Senate calendar, but adjournment dates may limit action. Lewis attacks operators as unorganized and inefficient while urging government aid to miners.

Washington Senate Melly Jonn L. Lewis United Mine Workers of América Hatfield Ite Tull Committee Lewis United Mine Workers Iis DaviseRely Bi Minera

Airplanes Seek Missing Fliers in Newfoundland Search

Montreal and Boston airplanes joined the hunt for Arthur Bivilyan and Dr. K Karl Ruehnest after a pleasure flight from St Anthony went missing. Mrs. Suitven prepares to join the effort hampered by fog and wind as two planes head toward Newfoundland with pilots Hubbard Crowley and OToole aided by Dr Forbes and lawyer Gould.

BY. John's N.fp Montreal Boston Newfoundland Joe Arthur Bivilyan K. Karl A. Ruehnest Grenfelt Aince St. Anthony M. B. Suitven Charlie Hubbard Harvard Mane Harold Crowley Edward T. O'Toole Winthrop Maes Alexander Forbes Milton Portes Alexander Gould Wilfred Grenfell Hubbard New Poundland A. D . Wardle Longueuil Montreat Crant

Coal Bill Reading Passed In House Of Commons

London June 2 The house of commons tonight gave third reading to the government coal bill intended to control production supply and sale in the British coal industry for a five year period and sets the policy for the industry during that time.

London House of Commons

Veterans plan solo march to Washington for bonus pay

War veterans meet at courthouse to finalize plans for a pilgrimage to the national capitol. They will begin Sunday near the state capi and donate automobiles to aid the trek while arrangements cover lodging fuel and sleeping quarters. Government probes relation to communism and the movement as veterans press for immediate cash payment.

Washington Court House Capici RL. James Washington Street National Capitol Innen

Hawaii Suicide Pact Ends Tragedy Near Pele Firepit

In Hilo Hawaii on June 2 William Nunes rejected suitor of Margaret Enos, high school student, jumped with her to death into Halemaumau crater of Kilauea. Rangers found their bodies on a ledge 800 feet below the brink after Nunes reportedly killed Enos and then forced her to accompany him. Local authorities recovered Nunes car and a pistol with a note claiming “Ten minutes to eight. Margaret died instantly.”

Hilo Hawaii William Nunes Margaret Enos Halemaumau Kilauea Nunes Ginates Hawaiian W Tonal Park Rangera Mise Enos Munes Officara Margaret Manuel Purendo Park Rangers Sant Pele Goddess of Fire

Mrs Gann Declares White House Turns Out Fighting Quaker

QUEENSBORO W C June 32 CF Three years in the White House have made Herbert Hoover a fighting Quaker Mrs Dolly Curtis Gann sister and official hostess of Vice President Curtis maid here tonight Addressing a meeting of North Carolina women s republican clubs Mr Gann declared the principal issue at stake in this year s national political campaign was the president whom she and more than anyone else had taken the initiative in combatting the depression She added that no one with common sense will affirm that President Hoover is responsible for present condition declaring such period always followed a major war The farm stabilization movement the reconstruction finance corporation relief organization and the republican tariff law were cited as results of the president s initiative

Queensboro W. C White House Herbert Hoover Dolly Curtis Gann Curtis North Chrolina Women's Republican Clubs Gann Hoover Reconstruction Finance Corporation Ue Relief Organization Republcan

Administration Relief Plan Drives Jobless Aid Debate

Washington June 2 AP two Hawley bills seek 900 million for state relief loans and 1.6 billion additional borrowing for the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to fund jobs. Secretaries Mills and Hur weigh in as relief plans from Democrats face rating.

Washington Oa West Administration Congress Hawley Ore Recontruction Finance Corporation Milla Hur

German Foreign Plans Continue Amid Cabinet Oath

Germany shows no shift in foreign policy after the new chancellor and ministers took the oath before President Hindenburg. A policy declaration is to be read to the reichstag, which may be dissolved shortly after its reading to halt non confidence moves. At the GOP convention, Maine and Pennsylvania secure front seating. a three section arrangement positions other states behind them with a speaker in the central front row.

Bealih Undeneater Papen Germany Prul von Hindenburg Reichstag Maine Pennsylvania Ralph Williams Republican Naional Committee Atste Mains Massachusetta Vermont New Hampshire Rhodereland Connecticut New York New Jersey Delaware Maryland Virginia North Carolina District of Columbia Porto Rico South Carolina Tenneamm Georgia Florida Minaiasippi Alaska Ohio Indiana Ilinois Kentucky West Virginis Michigen Arkansas Louisians Texas Chicago California

Mellon Loses His Dry Rating With W C T U

New Orleans chapter of the W C T U addresses a letter to President Hoover criticizing Andrew Mellon for drinking whisky and wearing breeches at certain events. The group cites Amelia Earhart and others, noting Mellon’s alleged ties and questioning his appointment.

NEW Orleane New Orleans WC. T. U Hoover Andrew Mellon Amelia Barhart London Mim Gytvia Spehteman Meliet

Gas Rate Case Up Again Today

The United Fuel Gas company rate case, twice continued this week, will come again before the public service commission this afternoon. Protestants reserve the right to take any position on rates while asking that the hearing proceed later. Charter Ritchie outlined the protestants’ stance on reopening the case, and H D. Rummel asserted the company spends heavily on construction and payroll in West Virginia, justifying higher rates.

United Fuel Gas Company Public Service Commission Ite Procecol Tha Nieness Pierenos Prates Charter Ritchie Chartestenafty Commission Ag H. D. Rummet Unite Fuel Gae Company Aental West Tireginia West Virginia I Fromme United Fuel Company Wintins Charleston Huntington

U S Naval Academy Graduates 421 Men

AMMAPOLIS June 3 Amid the splendor of uniforms and ceremony the U S Naval Academy graduated 421 men in its 88th class. Secretary of the Navy Charles Francis Adams handed diplomas. 379 sworn as ensigns, 42 entering civilian life.

Ammapolis Naval Academy Mary Charles Francis Adams

Four Horsemen Bridge Team Split Over Jacoby Fallout

The Four Horsemen contract bridge group announced Oswald Jacoby was dropped for allegedly using his position for personal ends. Jacoby disputed the move saying he left after tensions over bids and Leng’s play. Howserd Schenken will replace him as the team seeks to continue the big match.

New. York The Four Horsemen F. Hal Sima Wied Karn David Burnetine Oswald Jacoby Dallas Mary Sita Imchale Tennteater Jacoby New York Thas Sydney Leng Ely Culbertson Horsemen Howserd Schenken Culbertson Lenis Lens Epithe Konsig Horsaes

Secret Provisions Revealed In Budget Tax Deal

Washington dispatch reports that after long talks on Capitol Hill conference committees reached a complete agreement in about 13 hours on a measure to raise taxes to balance next year’s budget. The plan includes a 16 percent pay cut for all federal workers and reshapes revenue to fund government expenditures. Final form withheld until submitted to the House with action expected Saturday.

Washington Capitol Hill William Dollar Aenete House Inagues Moos Watesta Indiana

Closed Building Mystery Stuns City Officials

A damaged report due to federal prohibition efforts centers on a closed New England building linked to a mother and heavy industry. Mayor Alfred W. states no approval was given for activity tied to Hoxton and Petersom, with Weathers as head of the enterprise.

Wiing Federel Prohibit New England Alfred’ W Charles ‘Weathers

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Sheriffs Fillie Willis Rupert Quillen Pote SPE Peblicters Sypadicale Mate Helen Hayes Helen Rape Tee Good Fairy Eeeeen Aly Segrd Ieee Soviet Pioneer Automobile Beacon, New York Gotham Code Steamship Company Dublin General von Steuben Baby Lloyd Aviarhsens Mammano Ang Henry Surowst Henry Niles Clasen Wrge Pasmrat Fond Hits Ming Amerian Enterprise Aaid Lewis Col Mills Garnet von Papen Public Service Commission U. S. Naval Academy Clarimo
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