11 Jun 1930
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1930
Page
1
Fragmentary page notes mention a tariff measure vote scheduled for Friday in the Senate and imply related legislative activity. The garbled text also references a House action and local context, with unclear specifics about dates, places, or names.
Local report notes Willie Willis facing a fee issue tied to missing payments for a full month. The dispute centers on obligations and the possibility of extending the payment period by MP.
Indiana Democrats at the state convention selected candidates for statewide office and emphasized taxation reform. Endorsements criticize the Harding Coolidge Hoover era, citing economic woes and federal inaction to rally support for the upcoming November election.
A court edits the McChintic order in a historic dispute involving fire insurance firms within the West Virginia arena. The decision touches on agent representation and penalties, referencing prior contracts and a 1926 salary-related arrangement.
Logan county reports identify Justice of the Fence L B Hatfield arresting several suspects after a drug store altercation in which Duncan was struck by a pistol. A number of others face charges or fines as state police and detachments from Williamson Kenova Matewan Barboursville Waich arrive to assist.
Boston reports a collision near Scituate between the steam ship Voirtax from Merchants and Miners and an oil tanker. Several passengers injured aboard the Voirtax. the tanker reportedly sunk. The Gloucester and Fairfax assisted, fog hindered rescue, and crew details remained unclear at midnight.
Glenville June 10 Robert Pranklin Kidd 77 was buried in Linn cemetery near the site of the new Memorial Library named for him by the 1929 legislature. He served in the state senate and house of delegates since 1687 earning the title dean of the legislature. Masonic services were led by Rev A F Baxter and Rev T E Brooks with state officials, businessmen, and lawmakers attending as honorary pallbearers.
Dr. Adolf Von Harnack, famed leader of the modern German school of theology, died in Heidelberg at age 71 after two weeks of illness. A noted European and American lecturer since 1904, he founded the Kaiser Wilhelm Society for the Advancement of Science and the Evangelical-Social council. His major work was The History of the Christian Dogma.
Reports of a drowning near the Ward Engineering Works stirred doubt about a claim by C Crookshank of South Hills that he canoeing with a woman who died. Police released him after questioning as drag efforts continue with no body found and no identification available.
The Gazette invites all to a charity fight night on Hale street with a single rule for guests. Britton the chief of police warns attendees to stay off the library lawn while the leather announcer roars the Jack Sharkey versus Maste Schmesing heavyweight bout.
In Bucharest liberal factions divided over King Carol II after his Paris return and throne seizure. Elder Bratianu attempts resignations fail as party debates leadership. George Bratianu leads pro Carol forces in Transylvania. a national union ministry is discussed amid cabinet delays.
A public golf course contract was let yesterday with ground breaking today for a 3100 yard nine hole course. Harry and Ten veagn Embleton will back the project and an opening date around August 15 is set. The site on Cabell farm two miles from the mouth of the Bollow will include a facility and bus access with ample parking. Membership dues are not charged. a professional may run the course as it moves toward completion.
Cincinnati bankers close Cosmopolitan Bank and Trust Co and seven branches after an audit shows a capital impairment from the actions of A W Shafer. Investigators say Shafer diverted about 29 000 in aid and defalcations could exceed 1 million, with possible reach to 2.25 million. the Doherty company denies responsibility. Shafer faces charges of embezzlement and bond is set at 626 000.
Washington reports a Senate lobby committee debates how to proceed after finding disagreement on actions. Investigators pursue further probes into Bishop Dennen and Cannon activities related to the 1988 presidential campaign amid divided committee support.
Chicago Tribune reporter Senecio The Tribune reported on May 16 000 neg bean posted and an officer recounts a subway shooting that killed Alfred J Lingle. Investigators studied a left hand glove and a cut away revolver as clues while police plan a major manhunt.
Bluefield Virginia today elected Robert J. Bangworth newsman and circulation manager of the Bluefield Daily Telegram as mayor by about 18 percent over Kenneth C. Patty. Reelection for city treasurer went to Mrs Laura Davenport, with C P Painter as party assist. City officials listed include R K Crockett J M Dudley G B Stevens and W Pleroa.
Paul X. Wilcox, a veteran salesman for many years in Parkersburg, was found dead in his bedroom with a bullet wound in the mouth. Wood County coroner Ben Robinson stated Wilcox died from a self inflicted wound.
In Eddyville Kentucky four condemned African American inmates in separate death cells near the electric chair sing spirituals including Ewing Low and The Evil One as they await execution for murders tied to Louisville crimes. White inmate Ballard T. Ratcliffe faces Friday morning death for the murder of Wiliam Muse at St. Louis cemetery.
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