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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1931

Page

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Negotiations in Roman dispute suspended by Mussolini

Italy and Vatican talks on the Italo Vatican dispute paused after Mussolini refused to receive the Holy See envoy. King Victor Emmanuel sought peace through unofficial talks led by Luigi Fredersoni while Vatican reps, including Marquis Pacelli, pursued diplomatic avenues. A White Book by the Vatican and Polish mediation signals framed the shifting, fragile stance.

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Five Men Die In Bellevue Auto Crash

Five men were killed and a fifth injured in a collision near Bellevue Texas on June 7. The victims include M Mitcham 65 of Wichita Falls and three Amarillo men yet unnamed. Ormond of Wichita Falls was in the car and died en route.

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Scattered, garbled lines centered on Willie Willis with inconsistent names and profanity. The passage lacks coherent actions or events to summarize into a clear news item. No identifiable dates, locations, organizations, or outcomes are discernible.

Alleged Renick Bank Robber Captured in California

Greenbrier county authorities learned of Howard Cook's arrest in Duns Whit California for the Renick bank robbery April theft of 35740. Prosecuting Attorney said telegram from Cheyenne Wyoming sheriff confirmed Cook's arrest. Sheriff planned to travel to California for return and trial after Cook confessed.

Lewisburg Jnne Greenbrier Duns- Whit California Howard Cook Wader Bank of Renick John H. White Cook Cheyenne Wyoming Joan H. Rowiling

Britain Germany Reach Step Toward Joint War Debt Relief

London reports indicate Britain and Germany aim to collaborate to ease World War debts. Prime Minister MacDonald and Chancellor Bruening discussed at Chequers without setting reparations terms, signaling a broader push for international cooperation and creditor-debtor relief amid the global depression.

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Capone Loot to Be Sold at Auction by U S Government

The United States plans to seize and auction Capone assets including his armored car and luxury possessions to recover about 21 5 million in taxes on income from 1924 to 1929. Liens will cover his breweries distilleries stocks homes and more while Capone faces separate federal fraud charges with potential 32 year prison term.

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Return Today for Kuhn from Pittsburgh

Kuhn son of Mr and Mrs O A Kuhn of 1724 Washington Street returns today from Pittsburgh where he completed his sophomore year at the Carnegie Institute of Technology He is active in Delta Tau Delta and Delta Sigma Iota as a member and officer roles.

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Graduation Praise at St Francis Tefary High School

The commencement speaker Father Stemund of St Francis Tefary in Pittsburgh urges graduates to live by Catholic ideals against selfishness and greed. He recalls school days and stresses character over mere academic achievement, citing Napoleon and a witty parable about praise and medals as lessons.

Sigmund Sacred Heart Father Stemund Francis Tefary Pittsburgh

Earth Tremors Ravaged England and Beyond Across Europe

A severe series of earthquakes struck the British Isles and northern Europe with epicenters near the North Sea. Shocks measured across England, Wales, Scotland, parts of Belgium and France, causing structural damage in Yorkshire, the Midlands, Manchester, London, and other towns while residents evacuated and police patrolled streets.

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Chiang Kai Shek Refutes Retirement Rumors Calls For Military Drive

Chiang Kai Shek denounced retirement rumors and urged steadfast loyalty to the nationalist government. He announced immediate leadership of a military campaign in Kiangsi and Hunan against insurgents and bandits, warning of a brutal end to unrest in the Yangtse valley and vowing not to seek a dictatorship.

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Sun-Tan Addiction Decline Predicted For 1931

New York experts forecast fewer sun-tan addicts in 1931 due to rising sunburn costs and lost workdays. Dr Charles Fesabet cites 281 million yearly losses, while Dr Pabst notes increasing caution about sun exposure and a drop in fatal sunstroke cases.

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Blaze Sweeps Norfolk Business Areas Injuring Firemen

A major fire in Norfolk Virginia spreads through business districts. Twenty firefighters suffer injuries from fumes and heat while battling the blaze and evacuations proceed around affected blocks.

Norfolk, Va

Unchecked Flames Threaten Norfolk City Core

Fire raged through Norfolk Virginia as 1,000 US Marines and Navy men joined city squads to battle a blaze that destroyed 10 blocks and threatened the Victoria hotel and warehouses. Fire crews faced exploding docks and high winds as flames spread toward the heart of the business district.

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Navy Slashes Will Be Small

ORANGE Va June 7 UP The Admirals of the navy returned to Washington pleased with the weekend economy talks with President Hoover admitting some savings but arguing cuts would hurt defense. They sought modest trims of about 10 to 15 million next year with broader targets under review. A third conference was held to reassess naval activities and potential further reductions while camp conditions remained hot and routine.

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Democrats Renew Attack on Tariff Policy

The Democratic committee renewed its attack on the Smoot Hawley tariff while Republicans denounced Democrats for lacking a constructive program. Representatives Garner of Texas and Tilton of Connecticut commented on Teotnt utterances by Secretary of Commerce Klein claiming retaliatory tariffs are not real measures.

Washington Democratic Personal Committee Democ Garner Texan Tilton Connecticut House Teotnt Kisin Klein United States

Four Die in Automobile Crash Near Kanawha-Two-Mule

Four persons were killed and five injured when a car driven by Leto Letart left the Dunbar road near Kanawha-Two-Mule Creek, struck a telephone pole, and wrecked. The dead include Ina Dove Martino 38 and her three children Wanda Virginia Dora and Mike Letart 31. Injured include G B Martin 52 Andy Lee Martin 14 Gladys Martin 12 Georgis Martin 6 Bendie 8 and others. The crash followed rain and a loss of control on a sharp bend. The car’s engine and front compartment were severely damaged. Police said Letart sped to Charleston as rain began. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.

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Three Boys Drown After Rowboat Capsizes in Ohio River

In Huntington Ohio River tragedy three boys drowned when their rowboat swamped in rough water. Chester Lee Suthers was recovered. John Hite and Leonard Bonds remained missing as search efforts continued. Four companions swam ashore. The boat began rocking, water poured over the sides, and panicked youths leapt into the river.

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Report on Prosecutors Cited as In League With Crime

The Wickersham commission charges prosecutors are indirectly aligned with crime through political affiliations in multiple cities. It proposes reforms including elected state attorneys with longer terms, bar associations, centralized prosecutorial control, and safeguards for interrogations. The report notes politics corrupts prosecutions and yields low conviction rates in several cities.

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Duchess Claims Millions Forced into Labor in Soviet Russia

The Duchess of Atholl told a radio audience that millions of men women and children were forcibly deported to labor in Russia under a series of decrees. She cited wholesale expropriation of wealth and forced labor camps with harsh penalties for noncompliance, describing village Soviet decrees that could require communities to perform compulsory work under threat of fines or confiscation.

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Storm Rains Disrupt Pittsburgh Streets and Minor Injuries

A weekend storm drenched Pittsburgh with heavy rain flooding cellars and streets while debris blocked tracks. A rock fall on Arlington Avenue damaged a nearby auto shop. two boys escaped injury. Farther afield, winds toppled a roof in Monaco and a 65 year old woman died in Barnesville during the storm.

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Rogers Seeks Widespread Debt Cancellation Opinion

A reader letter argues for canceling debts to relieve widespread financial distress. The writer claims most people owe money and suggests debt forgiveness would yield temporary relief, allowing a swift return to normal economic life before debts resurface.

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