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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1932

Page

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Resubmission Plank Seen By Sen Moses In Party Debate

Republican leaders voiced strong support for resubmission of a prohibition plank at the national convention. Senator Moses of New Hampshire said a compromise point would appear, though the exact language remained unsettled. James B. Garfield, presiding over the resolutions committee, noted the platform would not be fixed for several days.

Washington WoGey Senstor Mosse Mopes James B. Carfield Onic Garfield Perley Maryland Postnester General Brown Moms Banators Watron Pany Smoot Utah Rickinson Iowa Bingham Comaseticut Hastings Delaware Robinson Patterson Missour Glenn Illinois Hebert Knode Kean Jerecy Adell Fish How Sename Sf Nalionht Wiest Ateenton Prohibition Presigent Hoover Richalas Murry Betler Tork Pees Serere

Beach Goshorn Dies at 84 in Historic Meeting Note

Obituary note records the death of Beach Goshorn aged 84. The Temmphine family and relatives attended a ceremonial gathering hosted by Mr. Coshorn and Mrs., reflecting on the deceased’s historical prominence and wealth.

Goshorn Temmphine Coshorn

Veterans Bonus Army Grows as Washington Encampment Expands

Veterans from across the nation converge on Washington demanding payment. Police report 2100 to 3000 in the capital with about 5000 more en route while groups from Georgia, South Carolina and Indiana travel freight lines toward the capital. Numerous arrivals overwhelm food supplies and city police remove suspected communists from the ranks.

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Hungry Miners Encamped at Splash Beach for Relief Meeting

A quiet group of hungry miners remained encamped at Splash Beach on the south bank of the Kanawha River seeking relief from Governor Conley. An audience was not yet set, with a tentative Thursday appointment arranged through the governor's secretary Vincent Legg. American Legion commander Williams offered aid in relief and law preservation, with chief John Britton to accompany the miners’ committee to meet the governor. The group, about 995 people including some women and children, received donations for food yesterday.

Splash Beach Kanawha River Gonley Mace Hut Vincent Legg Cosine KE. T. Willams John

Fairmont State College Grants Large Commencement

About 200 graduates took part in Fairmont State college commencement in Fairmont. The 95 earned bachelor of arts degrees while others received standard normal certificates. Dr A O Thomas of Washington DC addressed the ceremony as speaker, noting the event as the school’s largest in its history.

Fairmont Fairmont State College A. O. Thomas World Federation of Educational Nescalations Washington, D. C

Congress Nears Close of Task

Washington June 5 Congress nears the close of its war on a billion dollar revenue deficit and a massive relief program. Leaders expect the conference report on the revenue bill to be sent to President Hoover tonight with new excise taxes to take effect within 15 days. The Senate has backed a 19 percent pay cap for government workers and will finalize the national economy measure soon.

Washington Congress Treasury Hoover Virginia Senate

Augustus Ruffner Dies After Illness in Charleston

James Augustus Ruffner aged 79 died at 1628 Kana wha Street yesterday morning after an illness. He was born in Charleston on November 28 1863 son of Joe and Diana Ruffner. He studied in Toronto at Upper Canada College and worked in banking with his uncle George T. Mayre of Virginia City Merede. He later entered wholesale produce and then insurance in Charleston retiring recently. Though not active in politics his Democratic Party influence was felt.

James Augustus Ruffner Kanawha Street Ruffner Charleston Joe Diana Marys) Ruffner Jong Thin City Page County Virginia Upper Canada College Toronto George T. Mayre Merede Arizona

Clergyman urges cast burden on Our Lord sermon

Rev B F Spetow of Kane and Lick Branch churches preaches that one needs not change of scene but change of person to bear life's load. He cites Jeremiah and Cowper to illustrate weary souls seeking relief and strength from faith.

B. F. Spetow Kanewha City Lick Branch Brosdeayy Cowper Jeremiah Sare

Flier Overdue After Atlantic Flight from New York

London reports Polish American aviator Stanislaus Hausner missing since leaving North America Friday. No word from his route over the Atlantic. authorities broadcast to European airfields while Warsaw relatives await news. Anxiety grows over possible fuel exhaustion and safety as Cork reports hearing a powerful plane.

London Europe Btanislaus F. Hausner Dier Atlantic Warsaw Hingoa Poland France Great Britain Warraw Van Hausner England New York le Bourget Field Paris Ireland Cork

Death of Chelyan man ruled accidental on railroad tracks

Artis Raines, 20, of Chelyan, died near Cabin Creek junction when struck by a Cheaspeake and Ohio train. County coroner Dr. William Prank Work ruled the death accidental after investigation. Body found between tracks by special agent Willie Griffey. No witnesses. Raines appeared to be walking beside the rail. Foregoing details leave cause and manner unconfirmed.

Artis Raines Chelyan Ohio Cabin Creek Junction William Prank Work Willie Griffey A. ©. Dayvis Cabin Creek Dr. Work Raines Work Balnes Chiffey and

Indicted Attorney To Surrender Today On Staying Charge

BAN FRAKCIBOO June 6 Vincent Hallinan attorney for Frank asen Indicted on a charge of directing the murder of Mire Jessie Booth Bughes a friend of many years said today he would turn Egan over to police tomorrow Egan dropped from a fight yesterday before police made public the confession of Vernera at Egans former convict chauffeur naming Egan as the men who planned Mrs Hughes death so he might sell their to her money A grand jury indictment was returned after Doran told police he and Albert Tinnin another ex convict want (0 Mre Hughes home April 29 knocked her unconscious and then ran a heavy motor car over her body in ether to make It appear she was the victim of a hit and run driver Kaens car with the motor still warm were found last night in a garage near Hallinans Emerald Lake cottage

Ban Frakciboo Vincent Hallinan Frankasen Mire Jessie Booth Bughes Egan Vernera Doran Albert Tinnin Hughes Kaen Hallinan Emerald Lake

Rumor Denied By R G Kelly On State Board Appointment

Robert G Kelly Charleston attorney denied reports he was offered a minority member seat on the state board of control by Governor Conley. He stated he never applied or heard his name mentioned and could not accept if offered. There are about 80 applicants and no further governor announcements.

Robert G. Kelly Charleston W. G. Conley State Board of Control Mideed F. Witcher McCullough Kelly Conley

Prohibition Issue Emerges In North Carolina Senate Race

Charlotte candidates battle in Democratic primary as Robert A. Reynolds leads a field of five with Ray A. Nolde and Cameron Morrison neck and neck. Reynolds campaigns to repeal the dry law and tax illicit liquor, signaling a historic shift in North Carolina politics after 25 years of Prohibition.

Charlotte Jung Robert A. Reynolds Bath Stata Associated Press Thoes Thomas ©. Bowles Superior Court Rank Grist Arthur Himmons Burlington Bowie Crist Simmons Reynolds Asheville North Carolina

Stalnaker Denies Joining Bonus Army Departure

Stalnaker said he accompanied the Charleston group only to help direct them and was not a member of the band that traveled yesterday. He clarified his role and reaffirmed noninvolvement in the march or its leadership.

Costs Stalnaker Bonus Army Charleston

Young Claims U S Failure In Low Mood

Gwen D Young told Notre Dame graduates that the democratic form of government ban failed to lift the nation’s low mood. He warned voters may grant the president broader leadership powers, saying graduates enter the business world during these times of despair and face a period of potential opportunity after the initial shock subsides.

South Berd, Inc America Gwen D. Young Notre Dame University Korea Young

Chilean Junta Declares First Socialistic Republic

In Santiago the provisional government led by Carlow Davila announces a socialistic program to seize private capital, impose heavy taxes on large incomes, and redistribute wealth. Foreign and domestic investors fear mass expropriations as the junta vows to free Chile from capitalist influence.

Santiago Chile Juan Esteban Maontera Carlow Davila Gove Brnment

Gerard Moore Dies In Train Accident

Gerard D Poole Moore, 2, of Vir Hole Street, was killed near Hinton when he fell from a moving train while en route to Baltimore from Charleston to visit his mother in Charles Town. Police say he may have attempted to board the car at Hinton station, a door blocked his entry, and he released his grip after hanging on briefly. He was the son of former county clerk Gerard D Moore of Charles Town.

Gerard D Poole" Moors Vir Hole Street Hinton Moore, & Son Gerard D. Moore Charles Town

Governor Conley Denies Vet Transport Request

Gov Conley refuses transportation for 206 veterans from Parkersburg to the state line citing threats to law and order and business conduct. C Dan Pitewater of Chachiast led the Ohio division of marchers asking for tracks to move the men. The denial follows his bid to move veterans amid opposition to bonus marchers and a claim of too many dow in Washington.

Conley West Virinte Wenbington C. Dan Pitewater Chachiast Oho Parkereborg State Line Contey Parkersberg Washington

Roosevelt Men Back Walsh for Convention Chair

New York June 3 Friends of Gov Franklin D Roosevelt will back Senator Walsh of Montana for permanent chairman of the Democratic national convention. James A Farley said Roosevelt forces favor Walsh despite a recommendation for Banquet Barkley as temporary chairman and Justinehouse as permanent chairman. Farley spoke after meeting Roosevelt at Hydev Port noting no further details.

New York Franklin D. Roosevelt Senator Walsh Montana James A. Farley Roosevelt Chess Banatar Barkley Kentucky Joustinhouse Parley Fol Howe Thomas J. Walit Chicago Hyde Port Pieane Tate

Mrs Byrne Talks At War Memorial

In Sandusky Ohio on June 5 the government formally took over the 206 Confederate soldiers buried on Johnson's Island prisoners of war grave site. Daughters of the Confederacy held services as officials and Mrs William Byrne praised the fallen and noted many were not fighting for slavery, bodies of 41 later returned home. The site era began decades earlier with a local chapter purchase and care taking.

Sandusky, C Daughters of the Confederacy Sandusky May Islet Joss William K. Byrne Cherleaton W. Va United Daughters of the Confederacy Byrne Athera War Department Congress Wid Neubs Flobert Patton Cin~summa

Rapidan Camp Talks Evolve and Relief Plans Unfold

Reports from the presidential lodge in Virginia describe evolving talks on economic rehabilitation. Hoover pushes relief measures and a system of home loan discount institutions as loans would be extended. Intensified conferences outline plans amid advancing congressional debates before adjournment.

Rapidan Waseington Presidential Lodge Virginia Canoe Hoover

New Chilean President Once Was Broadway Play Boy

Carlos Davias head of Chile's new socialist government arrived in Washington to present credentials as ambassador, having long been a socialite and writer who frequented Broadway shows. A former newspaper correspondent, Davias is described as cordial, fluent in English, and outspoken on socialism to stylish dinner guests. He is depicted as a friend of the United States and a notable public speaker, with a history of blending diplomacy and theatre.

Washington Carlos G. Davias Chile Perring Davila Hata Coolidge Santiago Wellington Aldex Broadway Siwere United States National Pines Feea Ft, On

Butler Announces New Wet Campaign Prohibitions

Butler outlines an appeal against a proposed constitutional amendment to repeal prohibition. The resolution calls for the Congress to reject the amendment and urges ratification by state legislatures or conventions under Article Five. The text references San and multiple unclear phrases from the source.

Lusabia University People of The United States

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Sen Moses Resolutions Group Hiness Willie Willis Retert Quiliee Bridgs Army U. S Peas Yards St. Louis Wichite Kan Denver Colo Cleveland Detroit Toleto Quieake Page Fairmont School Augustus Ruffner B. F. Sperow David B. F. Moeraw Kanawha City and Gick Branch Presbyterian Ocean Flier Muriner Newark Filer Pisyd Bennett Field Crooklyn R. G. Kelly Stalnaker Notre Dame Gerard Moore Hinton Station Gov. Conley Walsh Shouse Mrs. Byrne War Memorial Confederate Cemetery U. S. Government Ues Four Point Conte Butler Will
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