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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1931

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Pope Presses Fascists for Prompt Vatican Reply

Vatican notes demand a swift Italian government response to fascist suppression of Catholic clubs and anti pope demonstrations. The pope condemns intimidation and seeks clarifications under the Lateran Pact while Vatican diplomats hold talks and monitor safety for Catholic youth.

Vatican City Pope Pius Papacy Vatican Italy Benito Brussolini Alti Holy Se Onder Peredea

Willie Willis Plays at Afternoon Game

A fragmented note mentions Willie Willis and a sports moment described as an afternoon play. The text is garbled with unclear names and actions, but shows a local game context and the name Willie Willis.

Lindbergh Plans Summer Pacific Flight With Wife

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh announced with his wife plans to fly the Pacific this summer, selecting the northern route for what would be the aviator’s most ambitious flight since 1927. Official permission was sought, with Mrs. Lindbergh as co pilot and probable navigator, as they prepare from their New Jersey home.

Washington Charles A. Lindbergh Great Pacific Paris Lindbergh Jook Nere William R. Castle Castle New York Long Island North Besch Lindberghs Charles, Jr Engelwood O. J Dwight W. Morrow Eggerly Mra. Lindbergh New Jersey Pacific Aleutian Islands Japan- Rese Kurile Islands Japan China London Tomate India United States Memphis Lkely Mya Soviet Russia Kamchatka Peninsula Giberia Soviet Information Bureau Russia New Yorke Ruano Slim Costla Landbergh

Old Time West Shooting Shatters Reno Gambling Hall

In Reno Nevada Bill Graham a noted gambler and Jack Dempsey associate opened fire in the Slymarket Haymarket club wounding W A McCracken and causing chaos as patrons fled. Graham claimed self defense while officials noted a recent revival of gambling and an outbreak of pneumonia among dealers and staff.

Reno Jack Dempsey Nev Slymarket Bill Graham Haysmarket Graham Abevitt Ferro Fana Haymarket Nevada McCracken Grayham MrGracken McGracken

Nautilus Sails From Provincetown for England Mission

The submarine Nautilus left Provincetown harbor at 1 o clock tonight bound for England with Sir Hubert Witking and a party of scientists aboard. A coast guard cutter escorted the vessel out and will accompany it to sea as a convoy. The voyage aims to test the submarine’s instruments before a possible later journey toward the pole.

Provincetown Mass Hubert Witking Orth Pote Provincetown Harbor England Telnla Coast Guard Penebar Geand Hawks George

White House denies Navy will not cooperate in economy push

The White House issued a denial that Navy officials would be unable to cooperate with Hoover's economy program. It stated Navy Secretary Adams has not announced any plan to cut expenses and will work with other departments to carry out the economy drive. The dispute over Navy policy, especially building to the treaty limits, is noted as ongoing.

Washington White House Hoover Department of Origin Adams Adems Mr. Hoover Navy Department Congress

DeVan Announces Another Round of Appointments

Mayor B P DeVan revealed a new slate of appoints and reappointments including George Hendricks as building inspector replacing N S Stark and Andrew Calley as plumbing inspector. Wilbur Medley and Taylor were reappointed street commissioner and superintendent of the crematory respectively with several health and clerical staff also renewed.

B. P. DeVan George Hendricks Creacent Ronda Nn N.S. Stark Andrew Calley Neal Avenue Charier 1 Iamart John Hornu Lae Street Ocleck Mire Ann Whittmore Wilbur Medley Goel Taylor A. T. Spaulding B.' A. Calderwood Henry Day Neath Clara Fitzpatrick Bessie Meal- Inter Kathryn Beaton Health Thomas Witson

Speakeasy Is Local Problem Says Woodcock

Prohibition Director Anna W. Woodcock says federal effort will focus on big commercial liquor while local authorities handle speakeasies. He cites Reno and Nevada as typical of broader local enforcement, with federal help only where local action falters. Preparations for July 2 start include 350 new agents and 24 instructors for a nationwide refresher program.

Washington Anna W. W. Woodcock Woodcock Phustion Reno Mqnor Nevada McCesarily New York City Padiacking Friends of Prohibition Congress

End of Coal Strikes Seen

Negotiations for peace underway in southwestern Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia amid a spreading miners strike. In West Virginia four Scott's Run mines near Morgantown may reopen, while in Pennsylvania several mines faced closures and protests with minor unrest and arrests in Washington and Greene counties.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania West Virginia United Mine Workers At America Pennesylvania Ite National Miners Union Fields P. A Ramsey Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industes Joseph Washington Washington, Pa Emmeliine Fitt United States Department of Labor van A. Bittner United Mine Workers Porsgrove Mining Company Scott's Run Morgentown Joseph Porsgrove Cleveland Cedar Grove Attasburg Randall Coal Company Morgantown Bittner Foland Coal Company Polar Greene County Montour Pittswergh Col Company Library Manifold and Enterprise Zougnogheny and Ohio Corl Company Waanington County Washington County Robert & Cain Ivan Marchinsky Antonia Tynees Duquesne Cort Company Aurora Julie Marchinsky

Smokeless Operators Vote To Uphold Wage Standard

John Laing a Charleston coal operator reported that West Virginia Smokeless Coal Operators association members meeting in Washington voted unanimously against wage reductions in smokeless coal fields. The group noted mines in New River Winding Gulf and Pocahontas produce about one third of state coal and urged members to influence others to preserve current wages. Governor Conley praised the decision as patriotic service.

John Laing Charleston Conley West Virginia Smokeless Coal Operators Association Washington New River Gulf Pocahontas Department of Mines Laing

Prohibition Debate Flows Among English Delegates

In Toronto Mrs A B Whitaker a British temperance delegate says prohibition will not take hold in England as no one wants it. She contrasts English views with Canada’s liquor controls and notes that English temperance workers are not pushing prohibition.

Toronto England A. B. White Royal York Hotel Alan Whitaker United Press Mrs. Whitaker Myra. Wiltaker Montreal Mra. Whitsker Mra E. W. Joncelyn Nashville Toronto Police Paul McKendrick Pittaburga Torgina Che Mary Harris Armor Macon United States Charlea K. Sabin Women’s Association Against Jack Manor Tven Atherica

Subscriptions Pour In As Mellon Seeks Long Term Bonds

Treasury Secretary Mellon called for 800 million dollars to aid government finances, triggering a flood of banker subscriptions. Oversubscriptions reached 66.0 million to 290 thousand dollars, with long term bonds seen as the largest issue since the Liberty Loans. Allotments up to 800.9 million to be set by Saturday as rates hit a record low around 2.5 percent.

Washington Secretary of Treasury Mellon Liberty Honda Treasury Congress

Mortimer L Schiff Dies in New York

Mortimer L Schiff a Kuhn Loeb partner and stock exchange figure died at his Oyster Bay home from a heart attack. Born 1877 in New York he led philanthropy notably with the Boy Scouts of America and held roles with Jewish and civic organizations. Funeral plans were pending.

New York Mortimer & Schiff Kuhn, Loeb and Company The Stock Exchange Oyster Bay Boy Scout Movement Boy Scouts of America National Council Memphis Tenz Jacob Henry Theresa (Loeb) Schiff Schiff Amherst College London Hamburg I 1900 Chemical Bank and Trust Company of Western Union Telegraph Company Schitt

DO X Lands On Fernando Noronha After Atlantic Flight

The giant German airship DO X landed at Fernando de Noronha near Brazil at 12 10 a m local time after thirteen hours eighteen minutes from Cape Verde. The voyage began November 6 in Altenrhein Switzerland and faced multiple delays due to weather and mechanical issues.

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Two Men Die In Warrior Mine Blast Near Welch

Two men, Lucian Woosley and Alva Couch, were killed in a gan explosion at Warrior No 2 mine near Welch. Inspectors Prentice and Kerr recovered the bodies as investigators planned to study the ignition of small pockets of gas.

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Big Men Are Scarce in Hollywood Newsroom

A letter from Hollywood notes a shift in industry power as big leaders are found to be less imposing, with executives now measured by actual value rather than reputation. The piece questions the dominance of "big men" and reflects on a changing industrial landscape.

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