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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
10
Ramsey, 47, of Creed, reported firing at an apparent intruder while his son Eirk Ramsey slept at the home on the riverfront. The child died at a local hospital despite efforts. paternal services planned this afternoon with interment at Creed.
The Willmot trial moves to the jury as Walter Willmot testifies about Morrison’s gun possession and coercion leading to the Bowen killing. Violet Willmot and Clarence Willmot provide accounts of the Honeymoon murder plot and Walter’s “psychopathic” designation.
Testimony described Walter Willmot as a psychopath with a good reputation and noted he lived with Clarence Willmot at times. Prosecutors argued both men planned and carried out the Bowen robbery leading to murder, while the defense pressed doubts about Willmot's role and cited mental examinations.
Senate fast tracked Joseph P. Cot ton for under secretary of state but a Wheeler led demand for reconsideration delayed the vote. Borah secured unanimous consent to end extended executive nominations. Protests cited Cottons ties to oil interests and law firm work with Doheny. Nomination to be reconsidered and brought up again.
Milton residents vote 150 to 11 to grant a 50 year water plant franchise to J Paul Blundon of Keyser. Blundon plans a modern water filtration plant as state health officials condemn Milton’s water and warn motorists not to drink it.
A waffle breakfast is scheduled from seven to nine oclock Saturday morning June 8 at the YWCA cafeteria on Quarrier street hosted by the Federated Business Girls clubs of the YW.
W. E. Gillispie 62 or 28? died in a local hospital last night. He was proprietor of the West Side garage and is survived by his widow Mrs Feonie Gillispie three children Robert Catherine and Paul one brother O A Gillispie and three sisters Mrs W L Futon Miss Mildred and Lula Gillispie all of Charleston. Funeral arrangements not announced but services likely at the Sugar Creek home.
The article details community events in St Albans including bridge club gatherings at Elghiown and St Albans area churches. It lists attendees like Kataryn Dearsin Dor Vickers Violet Howell and many others, notes lunches and luncheons, upcoming meetings, and personal notices of attendance and travel among residents. It also covers council actions on underground crossing bids and local club hostess duties.
Montreal and Toronto games reported with battery lists and scores in an international league recap. Reading and Baltimore shows minor totals with pitchers Welch Murphy and others. Buffalo at Rochester postponed by rain and a Northern Australia note mentions Brisbane rainfall in the Julia Creek area after seven years. An obituary brief notes Mrs. W B Caltham at Evanston near a child’s grave.
The article notes rival teams competing for the Shepard G. Barclay and Beardside trophies with players including Wilber C. Whitehead of New York and Barclay magazine president, along with several women contenders. It also reports council matters on dog taxes, water rates, sidewalk work, and a funeral notice for Mrs. Genevieve Doom with service details.
Frenk Rye among 28 persons arrested on liquor charges reported yesterday by the state prohibition department. Rye hailed from Weston near a state hospital for the insane and was arrested at Price Tory on a charge of having 12 barrel Rt, held for action in federal court by U S Commissioner J T Eddy of Batmont. The 28 arrested include individuals from Ravenha Marion Leeds Hartivon Monangalla Hampshire Berkeley counties with noted names from Kanawha City and Charleston.
Abingdon Virginia June 5 The case of J W Crowe a Washington county deputy sheriff charged with the murder of J W Kendrick an Emory and Henry college student will go to the jury tomorrow All testimony was completed this afternoon after three and a half hours of argument instructions were read to the jury Court suspended until tomorrow with four hours of argument scheduled Rebuttal witnesses for the state testified Crowes reputation for veracity was bad while five defense witnesses testified Crowe was known for truthfulness
Judge Lawrence D. Groner ruled the Virginia law allowing parties to set rules barred Negroes from the Democratic primary violates the 14th and 15th amendments. The decision cites a Texas case with the same outcome and notes the suit originated from A. West who sued for damages after being refused permission to vote in the prior Democratic primary.
The report notes several Hoover era figures fading from public roles. Halson retires to private life after long service between the White House and the Capitol. Donovan declined a governor generalship post in the Philippines and returns to private law practice. Mrs Willebrand also resumes her legal career as counsel for an aviation firm.
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