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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1931

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Italy Primes Settlement Of Italo Vatican Dispute

Italy expresses regret for anti papal demonstrations and agrees to about 25000 dollars in reparations to Catholic clubs in Parma Venice Rome and Milan while denying church looting. Vatican notes praise progress and expect settlement before the Septennial celebrations for St Anthony. The pope urges prayers for the nation and its leaders.

Rome Holy See Italy Vatican Asione Cattolica Parma Venice Milan Momming St. Anthony Count de Vecchi Daughters of Mary

France Opposes Any World Debt Meeting

Paris reports Briand tells the chamber of deputies the government opposes any revision of the Young plan. He cites the "steel helmet" protests at Breslau and warns against an international conference to revise reparations following Anglo-German talks at Chequers.

Paris Bres- Vat Germany Aristide Briant Chamber of Deputies Briand Chequers

Minister Dies At Funeral Prayer In West Virginia

The Rev. Herman G. Stoetzer D D pastor of the First Presbyterian Church Fairmont West Virginia died suddenly today in his pulpit as he ended a funeral service with the word amen He was born in Germany a West Virginia University graduate and Princeton Theological Seminary alumnus He was elected president of the Phi Beta Kappa chapter at West Virginia University Morgantown last night The death is attributed to heart disease and occurred while officiating at the funeral of Mrs H B Hoongerford a parishioner for 20 years

Fairmont Herman G. Stoetzer D. D First Presbyterian Church Germany Wheeling West Virginia University Princeton Theological Seminary Phi Bete Kappa West Firsinin University Morgantown Stoetzer H. B. Hongerford

Ott Hearing Opens as Conley Starts Suit Over Commissioner

Governor William G. Conley began two o'clock hearings on charges against Lee Ott the compensation commissioner, stemming from a house-backed probe. Attorneys Poffenbarger and Dillon will defend Ott while James M. H. Mack and L. Benols lead the prosecution. the open session attracts press presence amid expectations Ott’s removal may follow.

Wiliam G. Conley Fu House of Delegates Lee Cit Atal Compensation Commissioncr House Compensation Commission Ott Asan State House Ote Indga George Poffenbarger Charleston C.W. Dillon Payetteville James M. H Mac Benols Chariton Conley Soeret Gore C. L. Heabertin Beckley FAY & Heavy Echols Mason

Camp Chief O Emerson Camp Sentenced To Prison

The state supreme court refused a rehearing and affirmed a three year prison sentence for O Emerson Camp former Ka Raha county superintendent of schools convicted of stealing 600 from the Malden district board of education. The court will transmit the sentence to the lower court and Camp may seek a reconsideration though unlikely. Governor Conley has been asked to pardon Camp but no action is indicated.

O. Emerson Camp State Supreme Court Ka- Raha County Malden District Board of Educcation Supreme Court Itartoanasis Thursaay Camp A. A. Belcher Lberty Conley

Injunction Sought In Coal Mine Strike

The Butler Consolidated Coal company filed for an injunction in common pleas court to restrain the National Miners Union and affiliated association from interfering with Wildwood mine operations in southwestern Pennsylvania. Judge Samuel H. Gardner refused a preliminary injunction but allowed amendment of the complaint.

Fittsacage Pennsylvanik Ou Butler Consolidated Coal Company Comumon Pleas National Miners’ Union Wild‘wood Ming Samuel H. Gardner

Public Utility Property Assessments Rise in 1941

Figures announced by state tax commissioner Townsend show a $7,190,550 increase in public utility property assessments for 1941, bringing estimated revenues to about $200,000. Of this, $13,547 goes to the state treasury, with about $8,000 to cover Virgile debt and new state expenses, and roughly half of the rest to be returned to counties for school aid. Interstate steam railroads bore most of the rise, led by Norfolk and Western at $3,000,000 and Chesapeake and Ohio at $1,500,000. other lines varied, with some unchanged. Edgar C. Lawson ordered immediate certification to county courts, as apportionment authority shifts from the tax commissioner to the state auditor and ultimately the counties.

T.G. Townsend Board of Public Works Ecata Norfolk and Western Railroad Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Virginian Scotts Run Monongalia Baltimore and Ohio Edgar C. Lawson Public Assessment Bureau Tax Commissioner's Office Bew Code Commission Jts Randolph Bins Willamson William Son Independent Flutsset Norfolk and Western Company Lee Williamson Board of Pubic Works Lennon Sevonty B. d

Murder of Starr Faithfull Shocks Long Island City

Long Beach, June 9. Officials announced the murder of Starr Faithfull, 25, heiress and stepdaughter of a wealthy Continental manufacturer, by two men one of whom was described as politically important. District Attorney Alvin N Edwards said arrests were expected tomorrow as details emerged from investigations in New York and Long Beach.

Long Beach L. L Starr Faithfull Alvin N. Edwards Edwards New York Harold I New York City Ed Warden Wes King Boston Fallad Stanley IE. Fuithall Attoreney Edwards Faithful Starr Europe Frank W. Wyman Mineola S. 1 Miss Faithfull James J. Walker North Atlantic

Charleston attorney objects to highway oil in letter

Tom Townsend, a Charleston attorney, writes to road commission chairman Colonel C Fortney criticizing the multitude of oil products sprayed on highways. He complains of road grime and damage to clothing and hats, and asks what end of oil is used on public highways, pledging to seek a safer alternative. He ends seeking a new grade of oil and thanks divine blessing.

Tom Townsend Charleston Point Pleasant Freah Colonel C. Fortney Comminston Amoco Elk Iuton

Woman to Die for Slaying in Ohio Death Verdict

Julia Maude Lowther, 28, of West Virginia, was found guilty of first degree murder for the May 29, 1910, slaying of Cirra Smith in an Ohio truck cab. The jury sentenced her to death by electric chair with no mercy, pending defense appeals.

Jefferson Julia Maude Lowther West Virginia Cirra Smith Ohio Penitentiary Tiby Smith Ohto Defennant Lowther Smith James Oglevee Coral Ratt Frost

18 Men Missing In Submarine Mishap

London reports 18 sailors missing after Poseidon sank in a collision off Shantung peninsula near Weihtauwel China. Five officers and 36 crew saved. two later died. Poseidon, built 1928 with sister ships Perseus Pandom Proteus, was the era’s advanced submarine.

London Denn Great Britain Wethatwel Shantung Peninsula China England Admiralty Hermes Berwick Cumberland Perdidon Taconic Admiralty Perseus Pandom

May Defeat Osborn As Police Head In WV

City manager of Clarksburg Osborn emerged as a leading candidate to head the West Virginia Public Safety Department but a 55 year age limit on the chief complicates his prospects. Brooks resignation becomes effective June 30 and Governor Canley has not indicated his plan for filling the vacancy amid House debates on age rules.

A. I., Osborn Clarksburg West Virginia Department of Public Safety Hany L. Brooks State House Chiat ‘Brooks William G. Conley Chonel Cantey Canley Brooks Morgan Town Selonel Osborn Offee Tom Old Osborn Harry A. Cooper Conley Brooke Charleston Weirton House of Qelegates Board of State Police Commissioners Avial W. E. R. Byrne State Police Siecewuor Osvern Nokling Ward Hanham Fairmong William Waldron Colmbus, C A &, Hasn Huntington Trving Charnock Welleburg

Charges of Dereliction in Prohibition Enforcement

Maurice Campbell, former New York prohibition administrator, files direct charges with President Hoover accusing Seymour Lowman assistant secretary of the treasury of dereliction. Campbell claims Andrew Mellon shielded Lowman and repeats prior allegations that New York was protected for political reasons. He provides documentary evidence and seeks a full investigation.

New York Maurice Campbell Prohibition Hoover Seymour Lowman Campbell Mellon Andrew Mellon Major Campbell Lowman Albany Palmer Canfleta Treasury Bureau of Frebibleton Bureau of Custome Coast Guard Lawman Treaa Bureau of Prohibition Department of Justice Bureau of Commercial Alcohol Bureau of Customs Mollon Uls

Hay Fever Linked to Sand Fly Discovery at Meeting

At the American Medical Association session a sand fly pollen discovery linked to hay fever is presented. Dr F Starr Jud of Mayo Clinic advocates transparent patient communication and new allergen injections to prevent future hay fever, noting multiple pollens may trigger reactions in different patients.

Phildadegfeia Association F. Starr Jud, MD Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn Bulinlo Satvidtor Pariata New York City Uber

Borah Seeks Secret Report On World War Guilt Controversy

Senator Borah urges disclosure of a secret 1925 28 Tanisill study in the Library of Congress that challenges the Versailles verdict of German sole responsibility for World War I. The draft, prepared for the Foreign Relations Committee, could shift US stance on German reparations and war debts.

Washington Hideen Thebrary Congresa 18 Sémste Germany United States Charles G. Tanalll Lbrary Herebert Putnam Worarlen Congress William 2. Botad Senate Foreign Rev Borab Tansilis Robert L. Owen Oklahams Senate Owen Tansill

Conference Gripes Signal Tension Over Debt Policy

A letter to the editor ails policy talks with Britain and Geneva. It accuses leaders like Mellon Stimpson of useless trips and debt rhetoric. The writer protests not cutting debt payments and predicts limited gains from conferences while urging stronger actions.

Beverly Ails Calif Mellon Mr. Stimpson London Geneva

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