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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1932
Page
7
The supreme court allowed review in the Naaman Shelton case in a dispute involving C. and O. matters. The decision focuses on whether further examination is warranted and sets the stage for potential further proceedings. Named parties include Naaman Shelton and related entities.
Live summitees report a judicial convention in Wheeling with two candidates for the state bench. Senator Wanty voiced support for priorities, while Wert Tigians was mentioned among key figures. A lively crowd gathered at Howm with brief speeches urging unity within the party. Col J M Long contributed remarks on a post.
Violet Sharpe, a Morrow home waitress, was found dead after authorities showed her photos of possible suspects in the Lindbergh kidnapping inquiry. Officials say she had been under constant suspicion, with a cyanide poison canister found in her room and a doctor pronouncing suicide after a nervous breakdown during interrogation.
A fragmented 1883 political note shows Pepper claiming he will vote for repealing a plan, favor renomination of Toover and Weltern, and support a referendum proposal. The text reflects a tense party scene with uncertain names and shifting loyalties.
A historical note recounts the origins of bulldogging by Bill Pickett, a Black Oklahoma cowboy. It covers his evolution from biting the steer to twisting the back and later riding alongside the animal to throw it by the horn. It notes his landmark Mexico City wager and gate receipts, his era with the 101 Ranch, and his role at Confederate reunions and western rodeos.
The Senate backed a relief measure amid fierce debate with Senator Bingham arguing federal aid should not cover individual destitution while Reed warned the bill would create mendicants and gifts. The plan would let governors access loans for state needs based on population, with New York potentially receiving 32 million and Nevada 162 thousand, and would allow disbursement through state departments. The package totals 1.8 billion for reconstruction loans and 500 million for public works, part of a broader relief effort linked to a major House bill.
Witnesses testified on a stock manipulation probe in Washington about a short selling campaign linked to Radio-Earth-Orpheum and REO. Ernest Stirn and attorney William Morgan described losses and an inside rig, noting a November 12 campaign completion and stockholder pressure.
Amid the sunken liner Egypt off Brest, divers reclaim 48000 dollars from five million in gold and silver aboard. The 1032 collision disaster near Bross marks another step in a decade long salvage saga with fifteen lives lost and two ships sunk.
Funeral services for Mrs. T K Henderson 80 will be held at 2 90 this afternoon at her Smith Elm street home. Rev J Gaps will officiate with Sunset Memorial Park burial. Surviving husband one daughter two sisters and two brothers. Burial in Goodland Indiana. Leila Hardwick 60 burial at Hayes cemetery with Prank Noberteen officiating. Patela Allen Hyslop 20 months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex Hyslop of Baards Park to ten o clock at Hightown cemetery Oak Hill. Grace Presson 32 of Ansted died yesterday survived by husband Earl Pressor parents Mr and Mrs Allen Parish and three nephews and two sisters. Millard Steptoe 29 teacher at Dunbar High School Montgomery funeral at First Baptist Montgomery. Terrell Jackson 87 died yesterday at home in Shelton w ave survived by wife Eliza daughter Christine son George sister Eliza Courtney and brothers Edward Los Angeles and George Baltimore. Apartments erected in Switzerland last year totaled 53010, twice as many as in 1808.
In Englewood New Jersey June 10 Dwight Morrow defends waitress Violet Sharpe as innocent in the Lindbergh baby kidnapping amid a suicide by poison after her collapse at a Morrow dinner. The household and guests canceled plans, with Constance Morrow abroad and wedding events redirected as police investigations unfold.
Washington DC June 10 veterans encamped here receive a new tent and supplies as West Virginia activists join. Donated beds and kitchen gear arrive with five dollars to buy food while officers report morale high and readiness to grow with more local veterans arriving soon.
The statement contends that the council of national defence would have "absolutely war duties" and warns the act creating it could be misused in the current situation. The speaker argues the framework should not be twisted to broaden wartime authority.
June 10 reports Archie Mc Cauley 18 of near Brownsville died in an accidental shotgun incident. A coroner's jury ruled the death accidental after testimony that Archie walked in front of a gun held by a companion named Hepline. Loren McCauley, the victim’s father, testified Hepline spoke immediately after the shooting.
Robert E. Lee Marshall, city solicitor, ruled that the proposed bid method would violate the city charter by failing to require open competition for contracts. The dispute centers on whether bid rejection criteria align with municipal procurement laws.
Rome reports Air Minister Italo Balbo plans to helm 34 hydro planes on a May flight to America. He has long prepared for the transatlantic route, with prior crossings to Brazil. Amelia Earhart Putnam’s announced plans to fly to Rome and then to South America are noted as part of the evolving air expedition context.
The article reports on European leaders considering sweeping measures to resolve war debts and reparations. Britain opposes the armed league tier while Premier Herriot signals willingness to drastic steps. Proposals include a 10 percent cut in armament appropriations and a reciprocity declaration at Lausanne. France is expected to show stronger support for disarmament.
Kanawha Camp United Veterans No 2 will hold its regular meeting June 1 at the Elk Club rooms. They will elect 10 delegates to the state convention in Huntington June 19 to 21 and delegates to the national convention in Milwaukee August 21 to 25. Other important business will be taken up.
Diversities employment and anticipated diversification of products mark a bright spot in two textile villages. Management of industrial communities established a cooperative truck farming system for all families employed, enabling fresh vegetables grown with weed-free seeds at no cost. This program improves meals and provides a model in the region.
The Kanawha County Republican club will be discussed at the regular meeting on Monday night at 8 o'clock in the city council room at the city building.
Pistol teams from state police city police and reserve officers will shoot it out this afternoon in Kanawhs City to foster marksmanship. Col. BR L Osborn leads the effort with Major A Mo Aspin General Carlton and Colonel Osborn as judges and captains setting lineups for state city and guard teams. The exact captain of the sportaman term could not be learned.
The first Syrian picture talkie to be shown in the United States will be shown tomorrow night in the basement of St Georges Syrian Orthodox church. The show begins at 7 30 and ends at 9 80. The ride of the East is the featured reel. State Auditor Edgar Lawson yesterday announced findings from two divisions of his department.
Chronicle of a tense Downing Street meeting where Irish and British leaders debated allegiance as Arthur de Valera and Eamon MacDonald prepared for Lausanne talks. The session ended with conferees dispersing as a Dublin-bound train cooled.
Two Medical Society members will discuss treatment approaches and common affections at a society meeting led by Dr. Henson and Bud Keenes alongside Dr. R. O. Halloran recently from Seer Bein and Cancer hospital.
In St Thomas Ontario city health officials pass resolutions prohibiting the set of natural gas rates. The move aims to curb approved price actions amid rising energy costs and holds implications for residents and utilities in the area.
Radio highlights from New York to Hawaii list programs on WEAP MEC WABC CBS and NBC stations with music and military events. Connecticut reports Gov Wilbur Cross joined the Mayflower Descendants as ninth in descent from William Bradford. Vermont notes a family succession to a railroad directorship with J M Jones’s passing and Bugh B Jones stepping in.
Mrs. L W Duke of College Park Georgia endorses ALL-Bmaan as a remedy for lifelong constipation. The ad touts dietary bulk and bran as natural aids to bowel movement, recommending two tablespoons daily with meals and claiming the product is non habit forming.
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