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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1930
Page
1
Chicago leader blames gangsters for polioe blamed outbreak. two Chinese men killed in a derksped hallway ambush near Bin Bnet Bice room, a grisly scene cited as a war signal amid mounting tensions. Police patrolled streets as investigators sought motive.
A Page and Pact section teases a gangsters influence on Tarn, with hints of conflicts and covert dealings. The item frames suspicion around organized crime pressuring local figures and shaping decisions on a controversial pact.
Cadet Lieut Hughes defies the academy kissing ban by marrying Miss Ely after graduation. The couple, who met in Johnson County Kansas, had planned a formal gesture of presenting a flag but instead wed, delaying the traditional kiss ritual. Meanwhile 493 Naval Academy graduates, including 334 commissioned ensigns, received diplomas as Secretary Adams presided.
Two midshipmen, both 28, wed within hours and plan to marry in chapel before departing aboard three Atlantic fleet battleships the Florida, Arkansas, and Utah for an annual tour. They will join second and third year classes at sea then proceed to European waters and southern target drills. Secretary Adams praised high character as Rear Admiral Robison spoke at the academy graduation event.
The bodies of Marjorie Cimans, 13, and Henry Clouse, 45, were found lying on the ground seven miles from Rochester. Police, after investigation, concluded the man killed the girl then himself in a murder suicide. The remains were identified from Rochester license plates. a charted skeleton of Cimans corpse lay nearby.
Rain cooled the city from the nineties to the upper eighties and then to about 70 as a steady downpour fell. Morning temperatures dropped to 87 before warming again, with little suffering reported. People swam and boats were active on the river as eight o'clock readings from several cities were telegraphed.
Heat battered the metropolitan area with temperatures around 90 degrees causing two heat-related illnesses. by day’s end two men collapsed in the street. Authorities urged staying indoors and hydrating during the extreme heat wave.
A Colonial Air Express plane with two pilots and 13 passengers crashed into Boston harbor shortly after takeoff from New York. Coast guards and airport staff rescued 18 occupants. one passenger died later from immersion. Pilot Owen OConnor escaped with scratches and aided rescue. relief pilot Val Chick suffered multiple injuries. Other aboard included W A Brayton Rochester PA and Boston residents. First major mishap since Boston New York service began.
An ambulance driver affidavits detailing bottles of white liquor in R L Creager's Dallas hotel suite where Mrs Works was poisoned. Brookhart urges a probe of Creager's hotel protection and actions to draw Hoover's attention. The testimony references Lysol and liquor during the Adolphus incident in 1930 Texas.
Relatives of T. R. Johns express amazement at news of his death which officials say is untrue. The West Virginia mine department and Bethlehem Mines officials denied the report received by telephone from a man in Thomas. Johns, in good health, had not been ill and was not dead. The Associated Press carried the correction.
The State Department announced Japan and Great Britain accept the American interpretation of the replacement clause in London’s naval treaty. The note to London and Tokyo included British and Japanese replies, while Senators Swanson Reed and Johnson pressed clarifications. President Hoover urged decisive action. Borah signaled dispatch despite tepid enthusiasm as Senate prepares for final action.
Heavy rains aided forest rangers to subdue fires burning north and west of Lake Superior. Port Arthur and Lakehead area drenched by downpours stopped the spread of blazes that had burned for over a week. Three new fires reported northeast of Port Arthur near Lake Nipigon faced no rain but calm conditions aided containment.
Former Governor James M. Cox of Dayton urges repeal of the eighteenth amendment at a statewide Democratic gathering in Columbus. He favors federal control of alcohol production and opposes private interests driving the issue, while ruling out a Senate bid.
The Dougherty family settled their dispute over a $149,262 Canadian derby prize. Father Daniel and his two sons Eddie and Danny Jr will share the winnings three ways and depart for Quebec to collect. Eddie bought the winning ticket, sparking a citywide argument resolved by arbitration. Tax implications noted by U.S. Revenue official Baradell.
The Bishop Cannon walked out of the committee room during questioning by Senator Walsh as Republican and Democratic members clashed over his testimony. He announced he would no longer testify voluntarily and demanded a subpoena if compelled, prompting adjournment until next week.
The Graf Zeppelin, after departing Seville, reports over Cabo de Gata as it tracks the Mediterranean coast toward the Zeppelinfeld in Freidrichshafen. The airship, delayed by storms, had a rough night with the crew enduring sleep loss yet remaining optimistic about completing the long voyage toward South and North America.
The article notes filing closes July 5 for the August 5 primaries in West Virginia. It highlights slow candidate filings for U S senator with two Republicans: Benjamin L. Roeenbroom and Lewis Wilko, neither with strong party support. Nesly likely to seek Merashetor, Jones and Ogden remain active but unsettled. Many questions linger about Ogden entering and rivalries shaping the race.
A garbled excerpt discusses executions and a treaty investigation. The fragment mentions Mr. Moereran and evaprations, but the text is incomplete and unclear about individuals, places, or concrete actions.
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