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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1929

Page

8

Man Burns Cleaning Car Motor On Spring Street

Markham, 48, of T14 Bering Street, suffered painful burns on his back and arms yesterday afternoon while using gasoline to clean his car motor. Flames ignited a large gasoline spill, a nearby Beroline bucket, and the garage. he was treated at St Francis hospital and expected to recover. Chief Richane warned motorists about risks of open gasoline containers and advised careful handling of flammable liquids.

Markham Bering Street St. Francis Hospital Pal James L. Mobane Paria Richane

Hoover Starts On Dry Reorganization

The reform effort faces delay as the border patrols and enforcement drive merge with prohibition laws. A federal commission begins a year or more of work to outline reorganizational plans across bureaus possibly affecting the executive department. Open sessions sparked by Senator Hawes renewal could shape the commission's transparency.

Ile Congress Jestive Department Camaviasian Wickerebem Mitchell Doran Jeter General Plceture Wes Mate Senate Hawes Wickesham New Haven Commission

Prepare Report On Reparations Continued From Page One

Officials strive to ready the initial copies of the reparations report for signature of experts. The United States delegation will depart for Nome Saturday morning as the plan is set to be transmitted to the Reparations Commission and to the governments concerned.

Wun United States Nome Ehmunent

Warden Fired and New Fire Warden Hired

L. C. Smith of the state game and fish commission announced the firing of Floyd Smith of Spencer and the hiring of E. G. Hamilton of Petersburg as district fire warden. Hamilton will protect Pendleton Grant Hardy Mineral Hampshire Berkeley and Jefferson counties starting July 1.

L. C. Smith State Game and Fish Commission Floyd Smith Spencer Tocel Playa Smith Roane Jackson Mason Counties Forestry Department The Tame and Fish Commission Pendleton Grant, Hardy Mineral Hampshire Atarwan Berkeley Jefferson E.G. Hamilton Petersburg Commission

Mistrial Declared In Dry Slayers Hearing

ABINGDON June 6 Judge A C Buchanan declared a mistrial in the case of James Crowe Washington county deputy charged with murder after the jury failed to agree. The state contends Crowe with Deputies Worley and Mereynolds fired on an automobile May 6 wounding Kendrick a student at Emory and Henry College. The defense cites possible liquor transport justification. The case was continued to September term.

Abingdon A.C. Buchanan James BE. Cyowe Washington County Rick Ourr Crowe W. D. Worley James Mereynolds Ab- Togdon Raul Phelps Sterling Dutton J. W. Kendrick Twily Kendrick Emory Henry Colitee Commonwealth Phelps

One Killed Six Hurt In Plane Crash Near Potania

Washington report details an all metal monoplane crash resulting in one death and six injuries. Ernest George Joseph Biron, 21, aviation machinist second class, attached to the Metal Pit Station, Anacostis Bank, perished. Six survivors were rescued by a patrol boat in rough water.

Washington Ellice Ineed de Fox Mavy Ernest George Joseph Biron Anacostis Pank

Willmot Found Guilty and Sentenced to Hang

The jury found Willmot guilty of murder in the first degree for the Frank Bowen case and sentenced him to death. Morrison faces similar fate as the other condemned man. Prosecutor Belcher urged justice over mercy while defense attorney Robertson contends for appeal and possible venue and psychopathic defenses.

Tefondens Belcher Wilmot Morrison Bowen Attmney Belcher O'Clork Jemmy Willmet Gailty H. B. Seater Juhi Molex L.r R. Young FL Pfizer Kaurwha State Penitentiary Blick H9ron Kanawha Intermediate Court Frank Bowen D. H. Stephenson Willmot E. E. Robertson Duke Wiet Willmor Lent Court Supreme Court of West Virginia Stile Mouncdsvile Robertson John Moles Ettleensterday Imuktige Eem Yghb Wilmat Hillis Town and Janes Mason III Nary Mitard Morrison Oo Reid Willit

State House Visitors Dispute Estate of Shot Victim

Deputy Attorney General B Walker and Indiana Auditor Cooper met State Auditor Lawson to challenge the estate claim in Wyonine county. They were drawn by Charleston vessels as Cooper mourns a tree lover. Dr J G Pettit from Hopemont TB hospital is sent to Ohio due to his father’s serious illness.

Fed B. Walker Todlamamt BB. Cooper Replity Indiana Edlgur C. Lawson Indiena Walker Charleston Cagper

Dry Goods Prices Amid Quiet Market Report

The Associated Press notes New York market activity for dry goods, including early summer bids for late deliveries and higher print costs. Silks, prints, linings, and fabrics were in demand as buyers anticipated fall needs while shipment volumes remained subdued and prices held steady.

Associated Press York Turther Japan

Violet Willmot Leaves Condemned Husband With Little Concern

Violet Willmot fled from her farmstead Willnot after a murder accusation involving her husband. A deputy reported the affair occurred yesterday near Charleston as a party dispersed and Willmot faced detainment. A crowd gathered and witnesses described tension and a restrictive escort as the incident unfolded at a local street scene.

Violet Willmot

Will Reapportion House Membership

After a decennial census the secretary of commerce will redraw House seats based on population shifts. States gaining seats include California Florida Michigan New Jersey North Carolina Ohio Texas Oklahoma and Washington. Losing states include Alabama Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Massachusetts Mississippi Nebraska New York North Dakota Pennsylvania Tennessee Vermont and Virginia.

Congress Arizons California Connecticut Florida Michigan New Jersey North Carolina Ohio Texas Oklahoma Washington Alabama Indiana Town Kansas Kentucky Lousiana Maine Miassachusetts Miss Fseippi Missourri Nebraska New York North Dakota Pennsylvania Tennessee Vermont Virginia

Blue and Gray to Run Buses Between Glenville and Weston

The state road commission authorized the Blue and Gray Prinsin company to take over the Weston Glenville route and consolidate permits into one general permit No 1. The action merges permits 3% Weston Glenville, SR Spencer Glenville, 71 Charleston Huntington Virginia to Bluefield Parkersburg Point Pleasant, 214 Charleston to St Mo nd, and 242 Charleston Beckley into a single operating authority.

State Road Commission Yexmerday Blue and Gray Prinsin Company Westox-Glenvilly Bus Company Weston Glenville Blue and Gray Company Charleston Huntington Virginia Bluefield Parkersburg Point Pleasant Beckley

Flight Over Atlantic Again Is Postponed

Old Orchard Maine June 6. Crews of the American pinne Green Finch and the French Yellow Bird wait for better weather to depart for Europe. The New York weather bureau advised navigator Lewis A. Yancey against sailing tomorrow due to wind conditions reported by the steamship Leviathan. The French plane crew, without Armono Lotti, could not state a definite Paris takeoff.

Old Orchard Europe New York Weather Bureau Lewis A. Yancey Leviathan Abov Armono Lotti Paris

Supervisor of Negro Schools Visits Storer College

W. W. Sanders, state supervisor of Negro schools, returned from the northern and eastern parts of the state. He addressed a Storer College event and discussed financial plans to stabilize the institution, West Virginia’s only eastern junior college for Black students.

Storer W. W. Sanders Neoro Thomas Tucker Perry Fo Storer College West Virginia Clarkeburg

Ford Borrows Two Cents To Buy Edison Stamp

Atlantic City New Jersey June 64 Henry Ford borrowed two cents to buy a stamp at a sale of the first Thomas A Edison commemorative stamp. Postmaster Alfred Perkins stood behind the counter as Ford searched through his pockets for the needed coin. J P Quinlin of New York executive secretary of the Golden State Hyht commit ew CF ie to his rescue, with Ford replying that the amount was tiny to get back.

Atlantic City N. J Henry Ford Thomas A. Edison Alfred Perkins J. PF. Quinlin New York Colden Sutel Wiks Sete Ford

Sugar Market Report From The Askerlatel Press

Sugar market news from New York shows raw sugar quiet with prices around 3.48 duty paid and futures steady on active positions. Retired prices largely unchanged as closing not fully rated. futures are steadier though duty advances not maintained.

Askerlatel Prese New York Gan Lad Marcy

Dairymen Form Cooperative Market Group

A meeting at the farm bureau offices organized a Kanawha Valley dairy producers association with 68 dairymen forming the charter, electing officers led by W. E. Brotherton as president and naming a secretary later. The group aims to combat low priced milk by coordinating marketing and enforcing standards against powdered and re pasteurized milk while coordinating with Dr. Fisher and city inspectors.

Kanawha Valley Dairy Producers Association Farm Bureau Courthome Mir W.E. Brotherton C. M. Pligsati Huston L.A. Westah BK 7 Buston Vaughan Oc. Fy Meller A. €. Willis Pssoctt- Goo Talard Euitryanan UsepSsaviaton Stotherton Draryman Brotherton Charleston City Heart Bern Fisher Pishey Fixner New Samara Cooppraryenies Intel

Nab French Count In Bootleg Ring

Prohibition era roundup nets a French count and two accomplices at a Brookline residence and a private site on Tren tyeelrhth street. Robert Nelson arrested. agents seized champagne caches and quantities of expensive liquor. Nineteen others held on varied charges after raids and worksite reports.

Trentyeelrhth Street Brooklon Mallee Wis Robert Nelson Grits Dooles Watr- Howe Tyam

Held to Grand Jury For Manslaughter

Wo OB Bohrig a mechanic was held to the grand jury after a hearing before the magistrate WA Tally on a manslaughter charge. The case concerns a wreck on Archiv Mitehen Road near Lins Creek on May 28 in which Archie Mitchell died almost instantly. Others injured included Robert Rush, Marmot, Harry Stewart and Elmer Mitchell. all were hospitalized. Weather and slippery roads were noted as factors. the state police investigated.

Bohrig Yinder OM Bond Archiv Mitehen Lins Creek Arenie Mitchell Rohvie Legal Mb. Turley Archie Mitchell

Obituary notices for Gillispie and Edens in local paper

Obituary notices report W. Gillispie of West Side garage and Sugar Creek farmer dying Wednesday after illness. Survived by wife Fannie and children Robert Catherine and others. Funeral and interment details referenced. Also notices Burd A. Edens and GW. Spriegel with funeral arrangements and survivors listed. services set at residence and cemetery near Kana.

EB. Gillispie West Side Sugar Creek Ineal Iley Fannie Ollapte Dren Robert Citherine Gillieple O. A. Citelisple Tareo Osivters W. Lmiston Milde Chrispie Lalla Gilapte Avrivestan Buster Burd A. Adens Mark dante _rett Evens Witeh Elbert Edens Mish Minerva Jeane Edens Kanawha Two Mile

Edison Scholarship Committee to Meet in Charleston Today

The Edison scholarship committee for West Virginia meets at 1:40 PM in the state superintendent’s office in Charleston to decide exam formats for contestants. A long list of candidates from numerous high schools across the state is named as finalists for the Thomas A. Edison scholarship, with William C. Cook noting the date may be June 20.

Edison Charleston West Virginia Frank A. Gilbert Marshall College Humtleg OC. McKinley Libby Owens Sheet Glass Company Owens P. J. Kaufman Wertvace Chlorine Produces Company South Charleston R. Sinerson Langiltt Fig Cie William C. Cook Thomas A. Edison George Henry Clark Bucklismon High School Buckbanven Charies Costilow Victory High School Clarksburg Earl Hinzman East Pairmont High Schol Fairmont Lloyd Brown Fairview Minot Scout Shady Spring Glen Hedrick Clarence Meisel Huntington Delmar Burnside Cuery Hurricane Marvin Houck Lawisburg Lewisburg Edward Morrocks Nuttall Lookout Frank Mangus Man Alfred Heck Mannington Schoo Pennsboro James Balh Philippi Earl Wolford Kamfsey High School Romney McRae Crews Mark Twat Stotesburg Delmas Herald Nicholas County Summersvile Edward Beck Morris Richland Watwood Wheeling Paul Boswell Wayne County Wayne Raymond Steadman Browns Citek Welch Edward

Real Estate Transfers Document Yesterday’s Glenwood area deeds

Real estate transfers recorded by Cony Clerk Roscoe Moulter list multiple conveyances in Glenwood and nearby additions. Transactions include Zepg to Means, Means to Realty Securities and Discount, Parsons to Dulin, Longs to Belle Land and to Jester won district, plus numerous transfers involving the Belle Land company, Virginia Co. Roberta, and other properties.

Cony Roscoe Moulter H.C. Zepg C. M. Means Glenwood Adaden Consideration Mr. Means Realty, Securities and Discount Company Lot W. D. Payne Charleston Industrial Corporation Martizan Percy Buttes Wilson's Hallow Silverstein Et al EB Morgan West Charleston W. M. Lambert G. G Lawson Charleston Street Edwin E. Laker General Realty Service Jefferson District Realty Securties Discount Company Heights Addition Sid Belo Improvement Company Savage Addition Lena Crenshaw Grace Parks Holley Addition Euield Eraklan &F

Whelan Opens New Drug Store at Old Landmark

The Whelan Drug Company restores a Charleston landmark the United Cigar building on Capital and Virginia streets with a modern stock, fixture upgrades, and a new soda unit. H. J. Price will manage the store while Mrs. May Baumgardner oversees the soda area. An official reception with souvenirs and special sales marks the opening.

Whelan Old Landmark Charleston Whelan Drug Company hveHe United Cigar Capitel Virginia Visi~ators United Cigar Store Capiti Street Edward L. Boggs Charleston National Bank Whelan's Atore Stinson Huntingtom West Virginia H. J. Price May Baumgardner Price

Disabled Veterans Meet Tonight in City Chambers

The Disabled American Veterans local chapter will meet at eight tonight in the city council chambers to elect officers and delegates to the national convention in Detroit on June 22. Invitations have been mailed to 500 area veterans. J F Kane will discuss plans for a permanent Charleston state headquarters, with CG M Jones and Dr Clyde N Rucker accompanying delegates to Detroit.

Detroit Charleston J. F. Kane National Department CG. M. Jones State Service Clyde N. Rucker Chancester Veterans Bu Read

Court Routine New Cases Entered in Circuit Court

Docket entries show T B Walker versus John Legg for damages 310000 returnable to July rules. Chancery docket includes Charley Dye administrator versus Wilburn Cir kes and others Lucy Rhodes versus James Rhodes and Vaughar Pullen versus J W Pullen returnable to July rules.

T. BE. Walker John Legg Rales Charley Dye Wilburn. Cirkes Lucy Rhodes James Rhodes Vaughar Pullen J. w.Pullen

Hoover to Speak at Ohio River Meet in Cincinnati Times

President Hoover plans a Cincinnati appearance for the three days marking the opening of the Ohio River waterway from Pittsburgh to Cairo. If time allows, he may travel down the Ohio and Mississippi regions including Gadaden purchase anniversary events, then return to Washington before Congress reconvenes.

Washington Hoover Cincinnati Ohio River Pittaburgh Cairo Rapiden River Virginia Ohio Giseltoeratt Loudaville Memphis Mississippi Texas New Mexico Atzania Congress Panatin West Indies

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