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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1934

Page

8

Trade Growth Reported Small Amid Labor Strife Concerns

New York June 3. Business leaders warn of strike threats and reduced purchasing power in dormant areas, while wholesale buying shows slight improvement. Memorial day retail demand boosted early week trade as warm weather spurred seasonal purchases. Steel ingot production rose amid inventory buildup, risking a sharp downturn after July. Electric power output and railway freight moved higher, with Moody's carloadings and power indices advancing marginally from the prior week.

New York Waille Rome Dun and Bradstreet Lkely Moody's

Wall Street Briefs June 3 Treasury and corporate notes update

On June 3, Wall Street briefs report details from New York about railroad credit corp loan repayments totaling 19,940,066 reaching June 1. Outstanding loans stand at 60,751,312. United Gas Corp 12 month income shows 33,188,267, per share $7.06 on $7 preferred. Chase National invites bids for Continental Paper and Bag bonds with a 104 1-2 price, sinking fund shows 870,723 required. Willis Sport Wire Rope Co bondholders are advised of a reorganization exchanging 83,000 bonds for 600 principal Bethlehem Steel bonds plus three Bethlehem Steel shares.

EW York Railroad Credit Corp Torough United Gas Corp Ares Chase National Bank Trastee Continental Paper and Bag Corp. Urey and Sefunding Baars ‘Compaitvée Willis Sport Wire Rope Co Balano Fonds Bethlehem Steel Corp Megister Bethlehem Steel

Tin and zinc markets ease as copper holds steady

Metal Markets New York reports a quiet week with declines in tin and zinc and a midweek drop in London tin. Buying interest appeared at lower price levels while May statistics show reduced world tin supplies and potential summer mill curtailment. Copper remains unchanged at 1 2 cents per pound in the electrolytic market. lead faces industry difficulties.

New York Xin Tin and Inc Don Singapore Steining Exchange Connecticut Dicwlties

Bond Review Sees Mixed U S Securities Activity

New York June report notes U S securities and high grade bonds showing some strength while secondary bonds drifted moderately. Speculative issues traded well below year highs amid industrial uncertainties and fears of further urban disturbances, dampening investor initiative.

New York U. S Put & Seepet Fop

Curb Market Shows Little Change Last Week

The curb market registered little change last week with mild improvement early in the period, then dullness persisted through Memorial Day. Transfers averaged around 125,000 marks per session, and utilities and metals shared in the same muted activity as alcohols remained narrowly regular. A light market note on specialties followed.

KEW Zobk Specialitien Ught Inge

Fire in Capitol Quarter drug store basement

Firemen from the contest station were called yesterday morning to extinguish a small blaze in the basement of the Bullmen drug store at Capital and Quarrier streets. The fire, confined to a refrigeration plant, was extinguished with little damage reported.

Bullfmen Drug Capital Arnt Quarrier Chesscals

Huta Birds of New Zealand Symbol of Marital Harmony

Ripley explains the Huta birds living in New Zealand mountains rely on each other for survival. The male with a strong short beak attacks bark while the curved beak of the female probes wood for grids. if one dies, the other starves. Their tail feathers are valued as a native badge.

New Zealand

State Field Agents Meet Here Today For Fax Discussion

Field agents of the state tax commissioner’s office gather here today for a census of business concerns to determine ownership, licenses, and tax compliance. Tax Commissioner Fred L. Fox says agents will receive survey training for district work and discussions aim to boost Summers' sales tax information.

State Tax Commissioner Fred L. Fox

Toledo Edison and riot workers settle to avert strike

Agreement details will be studied at a conference of union and company officials tomorrow afternoon. The union accepted a 20 percent wage restoration averting a strike that threatened to shut off power in the Toledo district. All 900 national guardsmen left the city and only a few policemen guard the plant as repairs finish. Ralph A. Lind of the Cleveland regional labor board remains to assist until the Auto Lite plant opens.

Toledo Edison Company Toledo Auto Lite Ralph A. Lind Cleveland Charles P. Taft

Relief From Heat Brings Showers Across Charleston

After a scorching day in Charleston residents sought relief with showers as temperatures dropped from a high to 78 by seven p m At Lock Six a 93 degree reading was recorded at 4 26 p m Hundreds cooled at pools along the river and along highways Clifford Alexander 24 of Charleston suffered a heat stroke while bathing near Dundark He was hospitalized at Kanawha Valley hospital Bartletts ambulance report his condition satisfactory later that day.

Charleston Youghe Reiier Mater Telpy Clifford Alexander Dundark Kanawha Valley Hospital Bartlett Sigat

Republicans Discuss 1926 Lead After 1922 Loss

Chicago June 3. National committee gathers to rehabilitate the party after defeat. Everett Banters resigns as chairman due to illness and a successor is sought. Possible contenders include Walter Kohler James Watson Theodore Roosevelt III Hanford MacNider Walter Edge Henry Fletcher. Getz notes rumors are mere talk with no formal action yet.

Chicago Republican Party National Committee George F. Gets Everett Banters Washington New Harmony Walter J. Kohler Wisconsin James 4. Watson Indiana Col Theodore Rooarvelt New York Davy Hanford MacNider Town The American Legion Walter E. Edge New Jersey France Henry P. Fletcher Pennsylvania Italy Herbert Hoover Kohler Getz

Hope and Bank Action Shake Ohio Politics in Akron Plan

A heated regional movement in Akron pushes for swift votes on the McLeod bill and bank legislation. Harter delays a petition, angering supporters who vow new measures and potential congressional changes. Clarence Mutz is named actions committee chair, while Johnstown's Edward Ric Closkey seeks bank closures probe. Skepticism on jail penalties remains. Eastbourne, England to build handstands. Costa Rica adds factories.

Akron bMir Harter McLeod Bheck Eaid Hind Tim Hut Fourteenth Ohio Simeon D. Fees Fess Congress Clarence H. Mutz Jenkintown Charles P. Bloome Palladelphis National Pank Depositors Committee Edward Ric Closkey Johnstown Sheck Sears

Memorial Services Held by Blooming Rose O U A M Council

Memorial services were observed yesterday at Blooming Rose cemetery near Racine under Blooming Rose council No. 48 O U A M Mi. Speakers included state councillor G Ross and W Laugham with more than 1,000 in attendance. The program committee led by W R Postel.

Blooming Rose Racine O. U Melen Massey Hubert Cadle R. Mason J. H. Pugh Edward Potter Comfort W. A. Sercrist Elish Michael Mr. Bowman Almacreek Daily Fencuer Winifrede Mr. Lucas Blooming Fases

Hudson Refuses Dairy Injunction

Judge Arthur P Hudson denied an injunction in the Dairymen's Cooperative Sales association vs Robert S Ault case. The court held Ault breached the contract but allowed collection of liquidated damages or seek injunctive relief. once full damages were collected, the contract ended. A separate matter involved Lydia Atkinson vs Sherman Fury and L H Huffman, with a writ of prohibition sought to restrain a justice of the peace from executing a $303 attorney fee judgment. The jury trial proceeded after preliminary motions.

Arthur P. Hudson Ehealt Cpurt Dairymen's Cooperative Sales Robert S. Ault Othrs Fhe Aultz Hudson Plaitff Alte Bary Hudron Lydia Atkinson Sherman Fury Huffman Asues of the Peace Esk Bry Justice of the Peace

Brothers Suffer Knife Wounds in Creekside Altercation

Herma Meadows 22 and Vernon Meadows 27 were in serious condition at Charleston General after a Simmon's Creek altercation yesterday. County officers arrested Witter Sherman Han 22 and Everett Hunt 22 of Simton's Creek for stabbing the Meadows brothers.

Herma Meadows Vernon | Meadows Charleston General Hospital Simmon

Drowned men recovered after Kanawha River incident

Two bathers called the fire department when a drowning occurred on the Kanawha River opposite Carol’s. neighbors recovered Exnsolvin’s body around 7:30 p m. The deceased, survived by a widow and a six year old daughter, funeral plans and coroner’s report are to follow. A second drowning near St Albans involved a boy and his parents with funeral plans incomplete. Separate reports note two Dominican Republic officials drowned near Annapolis during a swimming incident. Five hundred fishermen feared drowned off Korea after a storm sank 200 fishing boats and a fleet of 300 boats remained overdue.

Carol Fire Department Clinton Exnsolvin Pryor Fuocal East Bank Helen Witneses Witnesees Walter Carter Negro Coal Salter Einsolvin Hany Knight Shrewaburgy Kylebt Neered W. FP. Work Kanawha Bertlett St. Alvans John Lee Clarice A. Gee Honolulu W. Lee John Franklin Lee South Charleston C. W. Lee St. Albans H. F. Hayes South Hills London Korea Seoul

Tragic family mystery unfolds near Los Angeles

Lucius Payne, in a St Louis hotel, reports bodies of his wife and 14 year old son found at their Los Angeles home. Police sought his other son Louis, 20, amid a separate inquiry. Payne had been in St Louis about two months and planned to return home in late June.

St, Louis Ito Lucius Payne Waeh Nin Los Angeles Payne St. Louis Ning Ida Loulé Bia

Hitch-Hikers Killed in Pennsylvania Train Crash

Two youths hitchhiking were killed and two others injured when a Pennsylvania train from Washington to Pittsburgh collided with a truck at Meadowland. Victims named are John Lituka, 18, and Bab, 17, both from Houston, Pa. The incident occurred near Canonsburg on June 3.

Canonsburg Penn Pennsylvania Washington Pittsburgh Meadowland John Lituka Bab Houston Germany Nowy

Bible Class Meeting at Breard Memorial Church Tonight

The Bible class of the Breard Memorial Church will meet tonight at eight o clock in the earth parlor. Hostesses include Mr. W Hardy Mrs T KH Campbell Mr O J Messner and Mrs Ed T Leann. Also Brilgant's new streamlined railcar carried more than 6000 passengers in its first month of operation.

Hubbard Service Brearn Memorial Church Theearteh W. Hardy T. KH. Campbell O. J. Messner Ed T. Leann Briglant

Underwriters 10 Meet at Darel Bucks Hotel Today

A cautious summary notes the Underwriters 10 meeting of the wieieston Tinderwites association convening today at the Darel Bucks hotel. The Forty-Four showr week may be adopted generally in Spain.

Wieieston Tinderwites” Association Darel Bucks Spain

Charleston Red Cross Assigned To Give Information

The Charleston chapter of the American Red Cross is designated to provide authoritative information on all federal emergency activities. A manual lists agencies including Commodity Credit Corporation, FSA, emergency relief programs, Public Works Administration, TVA, and other entities with roles in relief and recovery efforts.

Charleston Red Cross American Red Cross National Red Cross Emerge Emergency Administration of Public Works Home Owners Ton Corporation Federal Savings and Loam Association Reconstruction Finnance Corporation Tennessee Valley Authority Agricultural Adjustment Administration National Reeovery Administration Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Alcohol Central Administration Department of the Interior Federal Insistence Homesteads Corporation Ectric Home and Fuel Authority, Inc Tennessee Valley Associated Cooperatives, Inc Public Works Administration and Public Works Emergency Housing Corporation Transportation and National Agar Board

Hail Storm Hits Upshur County Cities

A severe hail storm swept through Upshur County near Buckhannon on June 3 damaging autos and property. Rock Cave and Ablnzton areas near the Little Kanawha river were hardest hit with heavy rainfall reported. Prosecuting Attorney Jerome Detley noted Buckhannon experienced unusually heavy hail and rainfall amid the event.

Buckhannon Upshur Little Kana Rock Cave Ablnzton Jerome Detley

McDaniel to Address Alum Creek Graduates

Dr. L. S. McDaniel president of Kanawha college will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to the Washington district high school graduating class at Alum Creek at two o clock Sunday afternoon June seventh. Diplomas will be presented June 14 to Robert Ballard Muri Allen Lester Allen Jesse Johson Feat Roberts Thomas Moore with Virginia Harrah Susan Midkiff Gatha Hi valedictorian. M. Chipley is principal of the school.

L. S. McDaniel Kanawha College Washington District High School Alum Creek Robert Ballard Muri Allen Lester Allen Jesse Johnseon Feat Roberts Thomas Moore Virginia Harrah Susan Midkiff Gatha HI M. Chipley

Several Minor Auto Accidents Reported

Several minor automobile accidents were reported to city police yesterday including a case with a small child who suffered face and head injuries. Hospitals treated Frank Blankenhip, 21 months, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Blankenship Sr of Herkles street, Mrs Pearl Edens, 42, and Pauline Gott, injured at Virgin street and Tennessee avenue and Basil Richardes, hurt in the 600 block of Ohio avenue.

Frank Blankenship Frank, Blankenship Herkles Street Pearl Edens Pauline Gott Virgiis Street Tennessee Avenue Basil Richardes Ohio Avenue

Cubs Schedule Practice and Upcoming Game at Kelly Field

Cubs manager Jack Davis calls a 5 PM practice for all players to reorganize for the balance of the season. They will host Blossom Dutry Tuesday at 5:30 PM at Kelly field, with teams seeking games to arrange by writing Davis at Station B Charleston.

Jack Davis Kelly Cubs Cubs Blossom Dutry Kelly Field Davis Charleston

British debt note to US to be delivered to Roosevelt

The British cable will meet Lamercow to consider final changes. The main text of the note is with Ambassador Sir Ronald Linesay in Washington and is expected to be handed to President Roosevelt tomorrow barring unforeseen developments.

London United States Sir Ronald Linesay Washington Ronald Roosevelt

Gomez Hurls to Seal Eighth Win in Rough Classic

Gomez earned his eighth win of the year in a rough New York versus Philadelphia game. The box score lists multiple players with mixed hits, including Foxx a pair of homers and Ruth driving in runs. Ramos, Crim, and O’Naughton contributed defensively as both teams totaled several runs and errors in a bats-heavy affair.

Gomez New York Philadele Combe of Boa Weeeley Rolfe Fs Crmmer Ruth If Byrd O Fexs Genie O'Mcnatr Shaporn OL Aniler Larsers Minzins Ab Diekry Oreny Witineau Balted Gait Philadelphia Tam—knid F. Gehrig Dickey Gnier Foxx McNair Cebrig Comb Ruth Miller Foxs Gelivh Roth Menus Sartitics Gamee Gonex Larzeri Gragig Oo Bails Gomex Cain Caxcurelin Chin Menphys—voraels Ofmesy Tio

Baseball Card Style Box Score Snippet

Detroit and Chicago players appear with home runs by Gaslin Cochran Gehringer Greenberg Bonura andSacrifice Greenberg. Notable double plays involve Gehringer Rogell and Greenberg. Pitcher Earnshaw allows runs in partial innings, with fumbles and incomplete names in the box score.

Cochrans Simmons Gaslin Cochrane Gehringer Greenberg Bonura Rogell Greenberk Detroit Chicago palls—Bridges Earnshaw Slidek Bridges Heving Wyatt Earnabow

Dr Calhoun Holds Trio of Talks in Charleston Churches

The Rev Hall Calhoun D D delivered three talks yesterday at Central M E church in the morning and Union Mission in the afternoon and evening. About 1200 attended the evening gathering. He will give one hour lectures each morning this week at Union Mission starting at ten. Tonight he speaks on God s Message to The Sinners under Charleston Boosters club auspices. Mrs Ross Culpeper of Boston played accordion at the evening service, with A C Harmon assisting.

Hall Calhoun D. D Central M. EB Union Mission Calhoun Charleston Boosters Club Ross Culpeper Boston W. H. O'Dell Charleston C. Harmon

Prohibition Repeal Declared a Failure by McBride

Washington June 3 anti Saloon League leader PF Scate McBride denounced the prohibition repeal as a tragic failure. He launched a broader attack against cocktail hour and blamed the return of liquor for increased crime and motor accidents. He accused both political parties of breaking temperance promises.

Washington Scate McBride McBride Campaigh

Neighborly Rivalry in Stanley Cup Playoff Feud

Major Fredetic McLaughlin owner of the Chicago Blackhawks faces his neighbor’s Detroit Red Wings in a persistent hockey clash during the Stanley Cup playoff series. The longtime rivals once clashed when Norris moved the Stam-Tacks to Chicago and opposed the Hawks.

Chicago Lake Forest Fredetic McLaughlin Chicago Blackhawks Detroit Red Wings Neignbor Big Jim Norris Hawks

Bus Kills Pedestrian in Triadelphia Suburb

Wheeling June 3 A Greyhound bus collided with a pedestrian on the National highway in Triadelphia. The driver J M Brumfield of Farsons said the man stepped into the path of the car. The deceased was 16 year old Jwins Kurmos. A widow and five small children survive the victim.

Wheeling Pittsburgh Greyhound Jwins Kurmos Triadelphia J. M. Brumfield Farsons

Franklin Arnold Dies at 21 in Maryland

Franklin Arnold, 21, who served as the marshal and county representative in the 1885 86 state legislature, died at Weetover Maryland. Relatives were informed today. The death occurred Saturday and burial will be near Mounds Valle.

Wheeling Franklin Arnold Weetover Moundsvalle

Jeffries Wins Final To End Philadelphia Streak

Jeffries leads New York to a 6 2 victory over the Giants, clinching the series and snapping Philadelphia's seven game skid. Bartell Allen and Jeffries pace the offense as Davis earns the win and Clark the loss in a tense late matchup.

Giants Philadelphia Foliadelphia New York AEH Bartell Bio Wee Clancy Loritz Oae Allen Ct Glo'Doul Sez Terry Tbo Wilton Cs Motert Jetfrict Jackson Se Heslin M Uivatkins Chioxa Rf Ryan Ty Davis Po Ll. Northawas Eee Hantes O Vergez Richards Clark Bowman Peel Ryan Oy Bowman Gritz Bariell Allen John Moore Jeffries Jackson Erroc Critz Bucs Alien Ers Jehan Boore

Cubs Hammer Redlegs In Cincinnati Opener

In a rough scorecard style report, the Chicago Cubs clobbered the Cincinnati Reds as Pat Majorson kept the Reds in check. Wooty English led the attack with timely hits and the Cubs pulled away early, delivering a dominant offensive display. Marion Barton elected first woman member of council of the Lip of Wignt, while railway carloadings in Canada rise about 25 percent from last year.

Pat Majore Wooty English Vickery Chicago Olkoraig jo'Parrell Digha'sky Cuyler Johnson Serene Pe Ld Durges Oo Marinette Oikola Po Malona Deringer Fridas Kalp Gilengo Gincinnati Herman Eleio Harrnett Piet Ina Herman Satan F. Herman Custer Hartnett Bottonley English Martnett Brietas Tirestinse Htt Camilil Koenle Jahnson Koenig Bottomles Malone Derringer Stevekowl Balone Frietas Kolp Hite Oohnson Freituz Oy Malone Marion Barton Council of the Lip of Wignt Canada

Fall From Tree Fatal for Boy In Charleston Area

Lyle Wiles nine died after a 40 foot fall at home in Dunbar Charleston hospital. Son of Herschel and [name]. Survived by sister Thelma. Body to Bartlett funeral home. Coroner Wark to view. Funeral at 2 PM at residence. Burial in States Cemetery. Reverend Gray to officiate.

Lyle Wiles Dunbar Charleston Herschel Wiles Thelma Wiles Bartlett Aeme W. P. Wark Bananha Sattes Mr. Gray

St Albans Youth Program Praises Local Church Service

Special Services at Jocst Presbyterian drew young parishioners and Rienders from the high school senior class. Rev. L. Nisbet led a program with choir performances, Halcyon Melton and Margery Melton Foster attended, while J. J. Brown hosted guests in Huntington. Community announcements include sewing club luncheon, church meetings, family visits, and local hospital updates.

Jocst Presbyterian Church Church Rienders L. Nisbe Jems Savior 2. C. Pitconger Tecns Airosa Margery Melton Foster Halcyon ‘Melton Pearl Sutter R. A. Sutter J. J. Brown Huntington Lb. P. Harvey Friendship Sewing Club Coal River Beach Bins B. F. Mann L. A. Edwards L. F. Harvey Pit BM. B. Church Irs S. E. Dearien Pennsylvania Avenue G. Morrison GO. J. Bartlett Hunther Sixth Avenue Girele No Parsh Baptist Church Weiner W.H. Rogers H. D. Peyton Wetter Morricon Fisher Vaughn J. H. Rimmer W. H. Rogers Walker Alvin Thornton B. L. Barnette Clyde Thorton William John Robert Young Whitt Atking W. T. Greenair Cecil Strader Asturbula W. D. Green William Zerkie Hy Zerkie English Avenue Eunice Thornburg Charleston High School Lois Grose Lillian Stalneker Stacy Sennings Edma Aldridge Helen Flautte Garnette Gray Hes Post Office Piret Baptsst Menm« Bers J. H. Lewis Sixt Avenue P. M. Marcum High Lawn Princeton J. E B. Marecum High Springs Robert Kendall Morgantown Kendall E. Dearin Pennaslvanton Avenue W. 4S. Heslop Pennsburg Ve. Bluefield Motu Hope G. Stevens Stevens Balt Street St. Mary's Hospital Coffman Bible Methodist Church South A.W. Wheaton Burl Jackson M. B. Church Mohler Sweet Georgia Tech Atlanta Bombay

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