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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1931
Page
8
President Calvin Coolidge will suspend his syndicated daily articles from July 1 through September, citing a need for rest for the nation’s brains. His vacation location and manner remain undisclosed, with editors noting his punctuality and adherence to word limits in past writings.
Fire swept Notre-Dame De Tring village in 14 Bestice county yesterday, destroying 33 buildings and damaging several more. The blaze began when a boy played with matches, with the town's telephone office reporting the incident after the fire spread. Buildings destroyed included a convent run by the Sisters of Notre Dame and a local Banque Canadien Nationale branch.
New York June 7 The week saw the $800 million Treasury bond issue dominate activity with strong investor interest. The St Louis San Francisco railway sought approval to issue 18.316 million of bonds to refund maturing issues and bolster cash. Bond prices rose modestly across issues, with Liberty and Treasury offerings showing generally small weekly gains despite fluctuations.
Stomach ailment described with vague terms and claims of quick relief and permanent results. The notice instructs sending money to a Minnesota address for access to the treatment materials.
St Albans news lists births in Jefferson district including Charles Calvin Hutchinson May 10 and twins Minnie Dane and Virginia Maxine Yoder May 26. Also reports improvements for Mrs C O Willia and Mrs Harry Moore, a ton sils removal at St Albans Clinic, a kitchen-fire injury to Miss Selma Kiwash and a tea hosted by the Woman's Club with a musical program and many callers.
Rep John Q Tilson of Connecticut denounces Democratic leaders as hammers in hand and toasting 1982 platform. He cites free trade Democrats criticizing Republican tariff policy while others seek higher commodity rates.
Three siivals arrive at Poughkeepsie on the Hudson as Wisconsin Pennsylvania and Naty join the Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta roster. Cornell Washington and MIT expected by midweek ahead of the June 18 race date.
June 7 report says Texas Guinan’s group remains cloistered after a failed entry permit attempt on their return journey from a Mexican trip. After lunch some men allegedly pressed a steward to bring a couple of Texas’ “kids” to the promenade deck, but she intervened and they did not reach the deck.
A graduation address from Sacred Heart School warns graduates that the real test begins after the ceremony. It urges self reliance, steadfast adherence to faith, and resolve to resist worldly pressures as they step into life.
The cartoon mocks a chaotic baseball game with umpire calls and batters changing positions every second, noting rule references and improper turns. It ends by comparing a giant skull exhibit from the Museum of Keswick to the height of a Philistine warrior, exceeding ten feet.
A speaker urges graduates to owe their lives to the Catholic church that educated and formed them. He praises two thousand years of church tradition, condemns greed, and calls for living as examples of faith to spread the gospel, honoring priests sisters and immigrant founders who built the school system.
New municipal and state financing schemes total 922,188,989, funding needs of five states as reported by the bond buyer. National Steel Corp begins rebuilding a 10 inch strip mill at its Weirton plant to expand capacity to 7,000 to 8,000 tons monthly, with July 2 restart. Downgraded drag price declines have raised the average yield on 240 active cash dividends on the New York Stock Exchange to 9.71 percent as of June 1, up from 5.08 percent in November 1929 and 9.50 percent at mid-1929.
Public classifieds policy from the Charleston Gazette outlines classification standards editing rejection rights and error handling. Advertising hours are listed with deadlines for Sunday issues and per line rates are shown with special yearly rates upon request.
Six room house at 923 Orchard with basement garage and area 44 by 13, price S140 or 38. Varnished camp on El River near Contar River with chicken house. Apply to KR Be.
Fire swept through the Norfolk water front destroying the vessel David of the Buxton tied up at the Old Dominion pier. The ship piled between here and Norte and South Carolina points as a great smoke hung over the waterfront. Hundreds fled the wharf as blasts blew from the air and the blaze spread to a dozen places over several hours before control.
Reports say quakes were felt from Hull to the Isle of Wight, lasting about half an hour. The strongest shock at 1 27 g20 marked the biggest near earthquake recorded at Kew observatory, surpassing shocks at Ginchester in 1884 and Hereford in 1696.
New York June 7 A report shows steel product demand easing with ingot production tapering and automotive demand slipping as car output falls. Rail tin plate and tubular goods activity shrank while structural steel awards rose. pig iron stayed quiet. Copper dropped to the eight-year low attracting strong domestic buying. Tin output reductions were urged by governments of four producing nations, while lead and zinc softened but later steadied as smelters weigh curtailment. Antimony remained dull with weak demand.
Funeral services for Benjamin Beery on Kanawha Street were held at four this afternoon at his home after an operation for appendicitis. Rabbi Ariel Goldburg conducted. Burial followed at Spring Hill cemetery. Honorary and active pallbearers listed, including C Ke Payne Albert Schwarc and Abe Lowenstein. several names appear partially garbled.
PHILADELPHIA June 14 C Gressson Wistar Jr a socially prominent clubman and banker shot and killed himself today at his home Police ruled it death by own action He was about 6 1 years old and a member of Wistar Carter and Company investment bankers Family and firm partners cited financial worries as a factor
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