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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1930
Page
8
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A local business gathering in Charlesten attracts marketers seeking networking and ideas. Organizers promote sessions on advertising strategies and market trends with tentative plans for a midday program.
The Baptist church at Chesa will hold a sunrise service on June 15 led by Shaffer of Middleport, followed by a basket dinner at noon and a two o'clock sermon by Rev Wile. Baptisms are planned in Sourcock in the afternoon and Rev Luther Mays will preach at 7:30 pm with communion to follow.
In Philadelphia on June 7 the Republican State Committee narrowly backed Brigadier General Edward Martin for state chairman, defeating Pinchot ally Gifford Pinchot. Martin won 77 to 37 over Van Brown with Allegheny County strong for Martin. Pinchot conceded, congratulated Martin, and urged the party to end vote stealing in the Keystone state. The biennial meeting set plans for the fall election amid bitter primary rivalry. Pinchot’s unofficial lead was about 20,000.
The contest pits White and Brewster against Dewey in the republican primary while Senator Schall and Governor Christianson feud for the senate nomination. A possible farmer laborite and democrat fusion adds late twist as Holdale seeks referendums on the eighteenth amendment.
Mrs Eileen Bennett of Bountytown won 12750 in circuit court today in a suit for damages arising from a January 1908 crash involving the Bartlett Bus Company. The accident near Pruntytown on the Clarkaburg-Gitaften route led to the claim.
The 20th Infantry band and battalion will participate in the Legion parade in Clarkeburg. Bandleader Sonig A Johnson chairs the arranging committee for the August 31 to September 8 convention activities.
City police today arrested Dominick Cappas Warren identified man who escaped from a Roseville brick yard December 1998 following his conviction in Ohio for shooting with intent to kill. He was held for Ohio authorities.
City police held 20 persons for grand jury inquiry as May arrests totaled 935 with 218 drunk drivers and 233 parking offenses. Burglary again led cases. larceny of automobiles and violent offenses also documented along with officer-by-officer arrest tallies and moonshine confiscations.
In Leadville Colorado four miners died and three were injured when a rock collapse trapped them 2,000 feet from the mine entrance at the Climax molybdenum mine. The disaster occurred as workers prepared for a blast and rescue teams reached the scene with a 100 man crew.
Dr W J Carl Dye son of Dr and Mrs Victor H Dye of Bistersville married Max Ethel A Clow daughter of Dr and Mrs Fred Clow of Wolfboro in a Congregational church ceremony performed by Rev Charles A Hatch. The bridegroom a 1922 University of Wisconsin medical school graduate trained at Hayward hospital. Last Friday he was interred at the Massachusetts General Hospital Boston.
William McAdoo former New York City chief magistrate and longtime national figure died at dawn after a week long illness. Born in County Donegal Ireland he rose from reporter to lawyer and congressman and served as assistant secretary of war during Cleveland administration. Survived by widow Eva Lee Tardy and daughter Eva funeral to be held Monday at St George's church with private burial.
The Missourian cites Reed arguing that the Democratic and Republican parties share core principles. He rails against temporary fixes and profit over principle, accusing rivals of betraying voters and pushing costly taxes to secure benefits for manufacturers. Reed claims Democratic fidelity to founders' faith ensures victory.
A tale of gang violence linked to Egan's Rats and a fledgling kidnap for ransom scheme. McLaughlin faces multiple indictments from 1907 to 1908, including the 45 000 robbery in New York and a later murder charge. Authorities recall repeated paroles, bonds, and trials with shifting outcomes.
The London district school board awarded the Marmet junior high contract to R A Sutter of St Albans for 82760. The bid covers general construction and heating system installation designed by Charleston architects Wyeong and Engston. The school will have 18 classrooms a combined gymnasium and auditorium and several offices.
Campaign notes show Republican and Democratic contenders shaping county and school board posts. Reynolds and O'Dell clash hints surface while George D. Coleman enters Republican race. Democratic court contest between C A Ray and J A de Gruyter noted with holdovers Walker and Blackwood shaping the outcome.
The Charleston area council marshal J. P. Easley led a march from Brocka street through Kanawha Capitol Les Rulmer Wilson Latcley stadium. Major W. W. Wertz welcomed visitors as judges presented rescue scenarios and a Lambie Cup was awarded to David Loscatee and his troupe.
In New York on June 7 a new Tong peace pact was signed between Hip Sing and On Leong factions. A Chinatown laundry shooting killed Charles Wong, 26, a Tong member, with five bullets found in his body. Police suspect private vengeance as officers seek the killer.
A Cleveland visitor returns home after visiting her daughter Mrs W and family in South Charleston. Mrs Barver plans to travel today to Cleveland. Mrs Server and her children will join her for a few weeks’ visit.
Washington June 7 A proposal to discipline Representative Cannon for defying the Senate Judiciary Committee looms as a possible next week action. Indications point to a narrowly decided outcome with a one vote margin depending on committee members and Chairman Caraway’s return from Arkansas. Senator Borah is believed to hold the pivotal balance in the move.
Mrs Ralph Riley of Sixth Avenue Roytn Charleston hosted a miscellaneous shower at her home for Mrs Frank Bays formerly Mildred Pou ley. Many presents were given to the guest of honor with attendance from Angela Schmidt Lonnie Hook John McCallister Wille Dinren Anna Snyder Maude Taylor R P Poston Ian Lache Pelle Mrs Riley Wooten Elate Pauley Harold Williams Irene Buys Helen Bennett Eva Price Hubert Walker Henrietta Mayeur J W O Nell and J K Phillips.
English railroad magnate Sir Josiah Wedgwood and Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad planted trees in the Dawes arboretum six miles south of here. The arboretum, owned by a. Deen, aims to have prominent leaders in industry and government plant trees in the large plot. Wedgwood brought the tree from his England estate.
George B Brooks a former Charleston man living in Lewisburg was seriously injured this morning when he fell in his bathroom. Doctors report concussion of the brain and prognosis is poor. Brooks, once with the Brooks Agency in Charleston, has lived in Lewisburg for about a year and was found unconscious but later regained consciousness.
Eliah and Hugh Wellevan, former Mingo county deputies, were convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the July fourth slaying of Jacker and Simon Lacy at Dinglas. They received five years and are held on 615,000 bond each while awaiting a state supreme court appeal.
Miss Jessie Bremner of Los Angeles left Grant Street after visiting her brother William Bremner to travel to New York and visit other relatives before returning home.
Capt. Charlee Kingeford Smith may begin his flight to the United States early Monday morning after awaiting London weather reports. He planned to start at dawn with three companions but postponed when ocean conditions proved poor.
Funeral services are set for Elizabeth Childress 83 at Ruth church with burial in Hundrey cemetery. Clyde Burgess 33 commits suicide at home and funeral planned at Exumanust Baptist church. Once Kalla Woodrum funeral at Bayd Memorial church in Tucson Interment Burnet Memorial park. Alter Brown 56 dies at home in South Malden with services at Mother Olive Baptist church. Alice Brown survivors include two children.
Students from Miss Thomas Edger Harris music studio prepare a recital at eight o clock tonight in the YWCA. Performers include Mary Haywood Virginia Mas Armstrong Jean Wellnr Katie Unil and others. A dance is planned by June Hawkins and Virginia Mee Armstrong is to study in Baltimore with Pasquale Tallerico after the recital.
A Kanawha county Four-H meeting led by Heavener addressed tribal members and local group affiliates urging loyalty and action over talk. Sim Matheryn Vickers presided as Pat McGovran assisted. attendees included C Paul Geavener and a list of local members.
Bishop J. F. Berry of Binghamton Minnesota will preach this afternoon at the Union chapel camp and tonight at the Union auditorium. He arrived in Charleston from the west last night and was met at the station by local officials and church members.
Mrs. Himbeth Childress Lamothe of Marion dies after long service in Charleston police. Funeral at two this afternoon at Ruth church with interment in Hundley cemetery. Survived by daughter Minerva Dooney and six sons plus brothers George Means and others.
State police and city officers raided a residence on Laidley Street last night arresting a man on a charge related to home brew. Officers reported 176 pints and 1i quarts of home brew, a 30-gallon jar, numerous bottles, and bottling equipment. The suspect awaits a court hearing before a justice of the peace.
A man named Frans Piechowsick fired two shots at envoy Von Baligan as the German fleet vessel Kee nigebuerg neared Adeniral Cledish in Aston harbor. One bullet struck Baligan’s head. the envoy was rushed to Gerewan hospital. Police report a broad European crime context and potential extradition to Germany is discussed.
In a brief note, "Woody" received a guitar and thanks from children's guardians after a recent appeal. The Gazette mentions the hoard and the open book appeal, with a call that morning and a telephone ring to W. A. Rufiner at 1738.
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