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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1931

Page

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Brooks Resigns As Superintendent Of W Va State Police

The resignation of Harry L. Brooks as superintendent of the state department of public safety became known yesterday and was confirmed by Governor Conley. Brooks will resign effective June 30 with a month of furlough and the department placed under Capt. Harry A. Cooper pending a successor. Names mentioned for the post included R. Le Osborn Ward Lanham Irvin Charnock and A E B Hahn. Brooks said the charges against him were politically motivated and his resignation voluntary. The controversy followed the withdrawal of charges by prosecution counsel Byrne and a disagreement at conferences preceding the action.

Harry L. Brooks State Department of Public Safety Conley Buy Printendent Brooks Brooks Harry A. Cooper Bronkas State House W. E. R. Byrne State Police Board of Commissioners R. le Osborn Clarksburg Ward Lanham Fairmont Irvin Charnock Brooke County EB ,Hahn Huntington West Virginia American Legion A Jeng Boyer Fenson Byrne Burnie Seld A. O'Brien Wheeling

Willie Willis and the classroom misread furniture tale

A student named Willie Willis misunderstood a teacher about furniture and asked what the most comfortable thing they ever set was. The reply described a BOHR as the answer, a humorous misunderstanding in a school setting.

Scientists Declare Cellini Shield Not Original

Washington reports government scientists from the Bureau of Standards announced that a copper shield submitted by Baron Medem Ferson and intended for sale to New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art is not the original. They say the genuine Cellini shield was duplicated within the last six decades using an electrolyte process by thieves.

BOC Renvenute Cellini Feitern Bureau of Standards Baron Medem Ferson Verstion— How Metropolitan Museum Ot Art New York Tm Helloun Barog Ferson Aiato Russhan

Farmers Fight Rate Increase Opposes rail freight rise on fresh produce

The National League of Commission Merchants reports 3,000,000 carloads of fresh fruits and vegetables face new freight hikes. It warns that a 10 percent or similar increase could delay ruling by the Interstate Commerce Commission and hit producers and farmers hard while detailing three year transport costs and the share of farm revenue swallowed by freight.

Washington Dist National League of Commission League Interstate Commerce Commission Eastern Railroad Western

Stimson outlines gradual Caribbean pullback plan

Secretary Stimson described a slow U S withdrawal from Latin America through a staged Caribbean intervention, noting Nicaragua Marines reduced from 6,040 in July 1928 to 178 now, with further withdrawals tied to local militia strength and Haitian debt. He cited overstated claims of imperialism and emphasized continued U S presence to 1932 and beyond under treaty provisions.

Washington Jwie Latin-America Stimeon Nicaragua Corinto Stimson State Department Forbes Comm Selon Hatt United States Latin America Wade Hoover Malti Guardia Macionale Haiti Guarde D'Haltl Yamall Hudeus Tarined Bttmson

Governor Conley Sets Hearing On Ott Case Next Wednesday

Governor Conley will hear the case against Lee Ott, state compensation commissioner, whose removal was urged by a house committee. The proceeding in Conley’s office will begin June 10 in the afternoon, with attorneys including George Polfenbarger, C. W. Ditton, James Mason, and L. S. Echols. The committee previously criticized Ott and Smiley, calling Smiley “power behind the throne,” and suggested actions to improve the department’s governance.

Lee Ott House of Delegates Conley Awn Orclork George Polfenbarger Charleston C. W. Ditton Fayetteville Ott James M.mason L. S. Echols Dott Legislative Committee House of [Delegates Sumiley Smiley Ott Og I. B. Fersell Logan County Easley Mercer Jequasy W. A. Shernton, Jr Raleigh County Byron B. Randolph Harrison County Jatin Viroly Ohio County House Nat Ott and Boley Umeh Fedget Department of the Tint Coat Company Din

West Virginia to Join Labor Confab at Harrisburg

West Virginia will join an interstate labor conference in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, June 1 9. Governor W G Conley advised Pinchot that WV will be represented by Howard M Gore and others including Dr Wi Tene shaw and Lee Ott and Howard Jarrett and officials from Ohio New York New Jersey Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Delaware Maryland plus the U S commissioner of labor statistics will attend to compare compensation and labor laws across eastern states.

West Virginia Obin Harrisburg W. G. Conley Pinchot Pennsymaia Howard M. Gore Wi ‘Tene Shaw Atate Lee Ott Howard Jarrett Comenlsstatier Inbor White Ohio John B. Gilbert New York New Jersey Massachustts Rhode Igland Connecticut Delaware Maryland United States

Filipino Goes Mad On Steamship Killing Two

A Filipino passenger named Baz aboard the Canadian steamer Empress of China went berserk on the ship's decks killing two Chinese Filipinos and wounding twenty others. He slashed with a knife, disemboweled a cook, and attacked others before officers restrained him. The incident ended when the vessel docked and Baz appeared repentant.

Yorohamas Japan Emgress of China Worthgotver Geo Chinese Baz

Impeachment Battle Favors Horton in Tennessee House

Tennessee House votes 41 to 68 to defeat Article One of the impeachment indictment against Governor Henry Hollia Horton. The article alleged conspiracy involving Col. Luke Lee and Rogers Caldwell to advance Hortons hold on office. Debate lingers over remaining charges as observers doubt further success. Horton remains secluded in the executive chamber, thanking supporters amid a turbulent political landscape.

Sashville Henry Hollia Horton Jam Tennessee Nouve of Representatives Col Luke Lee Nashville Rogers Galdwell State Senate Horton Nis Specie Ed H. Crump Memphils Tennessee Caid— Well and Company People of George Stockton Administration Chambree Techd

Indictments Of Two Are Sought In Alabama Case

New Orleans reports indicate Allen Northington of Montgomery resigned amid alleged irregularities involving about 6200,000 of Alabama Farm Bureau Cotton association funds. W. T. Cooper also resigned as assistant secretary and office manager amid the same irregularities. Authorities plan to seek indictments from the next federal grand jury against Northington and his brother for embezzlement. a $300,000 shortage at Prattville’s First National Bank prompted the action. Creekmore details the sequence of resignations and the associations' actions.

New Orleans Allen Northington Montgomery American Cotta: Co-operative Association Alabama Farm Bureau Cotton Association E. F. Creekmore Stea Northington Siso War Cotton Stabilization Corporation Cotton Holding Organiza~ Thon Tbracca Alabama Association Acca Greekooore W. T. Cooper Alan Waa Mr. Northington Edward A. Northington First National Hank Prattville Ala Alabama Nartiingtons Creekmore Creekmoore American Cotton Co-Operative Northington American Cotton Co-Operative Association Alabama Farm Bureau Catton Association

Parachute Drama: Jumper Survives After Fouled Chute

At Chanute field Illinois Private L. Osborne dangled 1800 feet below a plane traveling 150 mph as Lt. Herman Strauble and crew performed a daring rescue. A jackknife and second parachute saved him after the first failed. Osborne later recalled the moment of fear and wind as ground crew tracked the crisis.

Champaign L. Osborne Herman Strauble Strauble Gsborne Osborne Private Osborne Chanute Field Army Rantoul B. A. Geerwoatar Lieut Drerwester Deerwester Astil Osborne ‘Apinning Tlieutenanta

Lowell Fess Fined for Disorderly Conduct in New York

Lowell Fess aged 85, son of U S Senator Shaeon D Fess of Ohio, and longtime Republican figure, was fined after a magistrate found him guilty of disorderly conduct. He said he was celebrating the birth of his child. He spent eight hours in custody after a confrontation with Patrolman Broderick and later apologized to the court and officer.

New York Lowell Fess United States Shaeon D. Fess Ohio Republican National Nul-Silcon League Fess Broderick

Physician W W Noyes Hurt In Dunbar Fight

Dr W W Noyes 16 a physician of Dunbar severely hurt in a fight with Loney Jones 35 also of Dunbar Jones allegedly struck Noyes eye a fragment of glass driven into the eye Noyes taken to Stants hospital where Dr V T Cheruntman removed the damaged eyeball Jones sought on a warrant charging felonious assault and fled to Elkview where deputies were dispatched to arrest him local authorities reported the case stemmed from a family grudge leading to the altercation near an election time.

W. W. Noyes Dunbar Loney Jones Alao Dr. Noyes Josh Jones Pr. No Durbar Elkview Sheriif Homer Stephenson

Bricks Collapse Wrecks Abandoned Furnace Wall Kill Boy

In Beckley a partially burned furnace wall collapsed trapping a child who died at the scene. Rescue crews labored to recover the debris as authorities investigated the incident and began inquiries into building safety and the site condition.

Beckley Holler

Scarface Capone Faces Federal Tax Charge Saga

Chicago june 5 up scarface al capone head of the underworld surrendered to face federal income tax fraud charges. after a grand jury indicted him he appeared to arrange bond and was arraigned before judge jobo bartes. bond set at 850000 capone could face up to 32 years if convicted. federal investigators say 7000000 in taxes were evaded in 1929 1994 through hidden holdings in distilleries real estate and stock. the case labelled masterpiece of the special intelligence unit involved more than 100 agents over two years with director george e johnson leading efforts to topple the empire.

Chicago Scarface al” Capone Underworld Caponettom Rogal Capone Jobo FP Bartes Brrney Sunight India New Pale Grsy Jtill Tva Thue Wee Florida Castle Cicero Beld Special Intelligence Unit Ecorés Witnocana

Complete Vision Restored To Siamese King Prajadhipok

Purchase, N. Y. June 5 UP Complete vision was restored to King Prajadhipok of Siam after an operation in New York on May 9. The king and queen, living at Ophir Hall, returned from the visit to New York and were fitted with glasses at Dr John M Wheeler's laboratory. A bulletin announced that tests showed the operated eye now has fully featured sight.

Hatfield Attacks J J Raskob Over Dem Finance

Senator Hatfield of West Virginia charged that Democratic National Committee chairman John J. Raskob steadily increased the party’s mortgage size through loans totaling 40,000 in the quarter ended May 31. He said Raskob financed nearly all committee activities, amid filings showing receipts of 91,721 and disbursements of 349,194.

Washington Raskob Benater Hatfield Republican West Virpisia Democratic Party National Committee Ifield Republican National Committee Democratic Committee House County Trust Company of New York Intter Hatflett Democratic National Committee Jono J. Raskob

Girl Witness Against Wealthy Theater Owner

In San Diego on June 5 Lydia Nitta a 17 year old witness described a party here linked to the Pantages theater case. The girl fainted during her testimony and was revived. she had been brought from Hollywood by Jobelmann and Day, with operatives of a so called girl market named in the conspiracy alongside John Mills H Shreve and Pantugea.

Ban Diego Cslif Lydia Nitta Alexander Pantages

Stillman divorce led to marriage with Fowler McCormick

Anne Urquhart Stillman obtained a divorce from James A. Stillman and immediately wed Fowler McCormick of Chicago society. The volatile case, marked by publicity and accusations including an Indian guide affair, echoed through banking and social circles, with no alimony and a brief use of her maiden name.

New York Anne Urquhart Stillman James A. Stillman Mowler McCormick Chicago Stilllman Stillman Quy Stillman Westchester County Wilted & Women Aid McCormick Harold By McCormick Edith Rockefeller McCormick Cyrun H. McCormick John D. Beckerfeller Stillmans Billman Mrs. Stillman Anne Urqu

Coolidge May Seek New Job

In California notes a letter or opinion on President Coolidge considering retirement and seeking a new role. The writer questions the nation’s treatment of a retiring president and suggests reforming salary terms to reduce burden on taxpayers and prevent political excess.

Coolidge

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