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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1929
Page
6
The Charleston Gazette presents a brief religious reflection citing Romans 8:1 and notes its independent Democratic stance as a daily publication in the capital city.
A political column argues the Democratic Party must unite under its leaders to address national issues. It cites the 1928 campaign, the party’s vote total, and the need to oppose republican policies while avoiding harmony dinners. The piece predicts future leadership by Governor Smith and emphasizes reform against monopoly and plutocracy.
Democrats including Senators Simmons Heflin and Bishop Cannon push Chairman Raskob to resign calling the move crucial to the party while warning it would embolden the enemy and insult the party. The piece notes Republican gains after the 1912 campaign and Moose vote trends.
The piece analyzes 1928 election dynamics showing Smith expanding Democratic votes across multiple states, despite opposition within the party. It condemns internal strife led by Raskob and Hoover supporters, while citing gains in Ohio California New York and more, and argues for maintaining Jeffersonian principles and local self government.
The court refused citizenship to Mme Schwimmer, a noted pacifist and ally of Henry Ford's peace ship, who rejects nationalism and armed service. The piece argues the US gains nothing from her exclusion and mocks her stance, contrasting with historical duties and the idea of national belonging.
The Literary Digest notes a new bank in Westchester County New York promising to pay depositors’ bills without requiring checks. Depositors need only forward approved bills for payment. the bank expects to clear postage delays and forward payments when possible.
A collage of vintage cultural vignettes spans barbershop floors in Chicago salons to Hippodrome war benefits and Red Mill stage songs. It notes readings, theatre stars, and social scenes from St Louis to Indianapolis, Kansas City, and Santa Monica with names like McCormack, Julia Sanderson, and Victor Herbert appearing amid bustling intercity life.
A reader argues that so called legitimate theater faces strong competition from talkies and nickelodeons. The writer laments high prices and poor current output and praises genuine books over promotional campaigns, urging readers to trust local publishers and avoid national dictates on culture.
West Virginia editors defend Governor Conley and his right to appoint successors in state offices. Across papers they note a need for change after elections while warning that reforming leadership will upset entrenched interests and may provoke partisan backlash.
Arthur Brisbane’s editorial column discusses Ramsay MacDonald’s rise, Wall Street reactions, and the era’s money power. It surveys a proposed New York tube project, Canadian border prohibitions, and Prohibition enforcement amid U S finance and politics.
The Gazette notes in 1919 that the state’s new two cent railway fare law was ruled unconstitutional. Rebates were issued by state authorities while an appeal proceeded, amid reports of coal market improvements and better transportation facilities improving the industry.
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