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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1929

Page

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Agreement on Every Phase of Germanys Debt Puzzle

PARIS June 4 UP Final agreement on every phase of the world reparations problem was announced tonight. The seven nations will sign likely Friday. Belgium Germany talks settle the Belgian marks issue directly. Germany will pay about 1298.094 billion gold marks over 58 years with France receiving the largest share of the total. The Young compromise plan supersedes the Dawes plan. The next two days will finish the report for signature. Berlin expects immediate Rhineland evacuation and Sarre settlement with a July or August conference likely.

Paris Belgium Germany Young United States Committee of Experts Asia New York Alison Hixlmar Schecht Gervas United Prews France Britain Great Britain Italy Japan Permanent Reparations Commission Jong God Ie Hrassela Ite Dawa Berlin Rhineland Forelern Sarre Isso Foreign Office Quatay Stresemann Foreign Relations Committee Condon Brresemann Prench Teparations

Son accidentally shoots son as sleeping burglar mistaken

A six year old boy Esti Ram sey was fatally wounded by his father Ed Ramsey at the Elk River road home at 11 45 last night. Ramsey fired toward a noise thinking a burglar was intruding. Campers nearby heard the shot and Ramsey said he had killed a burglar. The boy was taken to Mountain State hospital where doctors worked to remove the bullet and hoped for recovery before an operation was performed.

Ramsey Ed Ramsey Elk River Road Mountain State Hospital Five Hope

Woman Denies Murder Charge in Inquest

In Valparaiso Indiana on June 4 Mrs Catherine Cassier forty denies the charge of first degree murder in the slayings of Mise Carmeola Soutar twenty four of Chicago known as Butterfly girl.She testified she did not kill Cameola and claimed to be unaware of the murder during two visits by Miss Soutar while Cassier was jailed.She described herself as an outraged wife and innocent woman and said she asked Soutar to move out after release from jail.

Valparaiso Ind Catherine Cassier Mise Carmeola Soutar Chicago Cameola Cussler Wiliam Lindstrom Truman Edward Hebron Cassler

Willie Willis By Sobert Quillen

Willie Willis by Sobert Quillen recounts a humorous, chaotic day as a newspaperman notes Sunday routines, crowd noises, and mistaken chaos with a tone of casual, local humor. The piece captures small town behavior and a glimpse into daily press life.

Nine Year Old Describes Second Slaying In Court

Nine year old Jimmy Harrison, nephew of an Springfield police officer, described his second slaying to a coroner jury of Springfield business leaders. He demonstrated with a 45 caliber revolver how last Wednesday the gun fired during an attempt to disarm him, killing Norman Conwill, 16, in a May evening incident. The jury sent him to the Sanamon county juvenile court for further action.

Springfield. I Junn Prattie Jimmy Harrison Springfield Springtela Jimmy Norman Rees Conwill Young Har~raon Sanamon County Conwil Dye Thumy Norman Hulfand Beret

Ned Smith Calls for Company A to Frontline Charleston

The Fairmont Times columnist Ned Smith urges Governor Conley to mobilize Company A of the West Virginia state police to Charleston to eject Republican foes. He warns of mass evacuations, notes Heaberlin and Lea Ott at compensation posts, and predicts a political stampede as the governor tightens control amid looming elections.

Conley G. E Ned) Smith Fairmont Times Smith State Capitol L. Heabertin Lea Ott Haywood Company A West Virginia State Police Charleston Poris Nolder St. End Patna Howard Gore Gore

West Virginia University Graduates Hear Governor Conley

Governor William G. Conley urged law observance as a civic duty before West Virginia University’s graduation class as 478 degrees were awarded. The ceremony at the field house drew 8,000 attendees with honorary doctorates to Conley Gare and Hutchins, amid university tributes and a talk on enforcing laws and preserving civilization.

Morgantown William G. Conley West Virginia University University Conley Mowart M. Gare R. M. Hutching University of Chicago Artie L. Darby E. G. Smith Clarksburg University Board of Governors John Roseon Turner Aod Unis J. Willismns Cummins House of Delegates Tho University Shams Association

Dr Work Quits As Republican Group Leader

Dr Thuber Work resigned as chairman of the Republican committee after a long career in Hoover era politics. The successor will be chosen at the national committee meeting in the fall. The move follows prior friction over patronage and a prior resignation planned for March 5 but delayed.

Dr. Work Washington Dr Thuber Republican Committee Moorer White House Mabel Wal Comiittes Ns Fueblo Cole Hoover Coolidge

Petition for clemency filed in Theodore Carr case

Theodore Carr of Pocahontas county seeks commutation of his death sentence for the slaying of Lock Sharp and his wife. The petition, filed at Governor Conley’s office, cites his distracted mind and memory gaps as grounds while doctors report his deteriorating mental state.

Theodore Carr Conley Hardon A. G. Jenking Ele Lock Strntp Carr Jenking A. P. Eilper Posahontas Comity Rae Moundsville Prigiit Pocahontas County Lock Sharp H. A. Ashworth Ian Roblavwn Sale Death House

Convicts Escape Attempt at Brick Plant Prison

In a crowded scene at the Anna Vrailteydury brick plant, a guard wounded Strutley Starr 20 of Cuyahoga as three other convicts escaped. Guards pursued, but the escapees fled into nearby woods, with Henry Senarn 19% Bay Croaks 1 reaching two to neve years and Clarence Hapland 44 serving two of twelve years.

Colemgis Uriek Anna Vrailteydury Strutley Starr Cuyahoga County Wud Henry Senarn Cuyahoga Bay Craoks Datcas County Sere Migane Clarence Hapland

Lava Engulfs Italian Village As Vesuvius Erupts

Lava from Mount Vesuvius surged through Terzigno and neighboring areas near Naples, splitting into multiple dangerous streams. Villagers evacuated under military supervision as flames and heat destroyed woods and estates. Experts warned the flow could abate in days, potentially sparing parts of Terzigno.

Naples Italy Iva Mount Vesuvius Tergigno Tetzigno Capaccis Lavie Itama Campbello Terzigno Teraigno Borcoresse Loge Vico Valley Mauro United Press Walla Alessandro Madladra Observatory

Frazee, Theater Magnate, Dies at 44 in New York

Harry H. Frazee beloved theater owner and former Boston Red Sox owner died at his Park Avenue home in New York aged 44. Mayor James J. Walker attended at his bedside. Frazee, born in Peoria Illinois, began as a teenage theatrical agent and financed theaters and productions including the Cort in Chicago and the Longacre in New York. He produced shows such as Madame Sherry Ready Money Fioretta feathers A Pair of Sixes Nothing but the Truth and more delightful stage ventures.

New York Harry T. Frazee Theatelcol Tia Boston Red Sox Park Avenue James J. Walker Frazee Peorie Uncle Josh Perkins Snd Ball Cort Theater Chicago Longacre Wheater Madame Sherry Sanette Yue Fes Yvette

Juror Connection to Bowen Family Sparks Motion in Morrison Wilmot Case

Witnesses allege juror William Cobb is related by marriage to Frank Bowen, victim in the Morrison Wilmot murder case in Kanawha County. Attorneys seek a new trial arguing the relationship plus local sentiment may constitute reversible error and demand venue change.

Millard F. Moertzen Morrison Frank Bowen Minde Dasis Morton Eward Irter James Mason Hillis Townsend Ceaterday Henry K. Black Black Zerms Walter £. Wilmot Bowen Lens Creek Mortison Willmat Aldo Willian Cobb London Mason Willem Cobb Walter Cobb May Bowen Mazon Famlies Townsend Mosrween Moses Cobb Mortinam Willmot Maron WilliaDt

Raskob's Presence to Keep Southern Dems From Dinner

Washington dispatch reports many prominent Southern Democrats may skip the upcoming dinner where John J. Raskob will speak, amid tensions over party reorganization led by Jo uett M. Shouse. Several senators and representatives indicated they are unavailable or undecided, with only Texas Representative Box stating he will attend.

Raskob Washington National Committee Sherman John J. Raskob Alfred H. Smith Jouett M. Shouse Shanes Smith Cole Blease South Cstoling Glass Virginia South South Carolina Aint Mons North Carolina Harris Georgis Blenge George Georgia Houston Sheppart Texas Ransedoll Louisiana Simmons Representative Box

Talkers and Writers Of Long Irk Rogers In Beverly Hills

In Beverly Hills a mix of talkers and writers gathers, trying to reconnect with missing acquaintances and learn to talk once more. Residents practice speech, singing, and writing as the city slows at street crossings, amid a shared urge to create and communicate.

Irk Rogers Beverly Hills Janes Beverly Hillis Anya

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