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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1931

Page

8

Bruening Given Fullest Powers Amid German Cabinet Crisis

Berlin reports that Heinrich Bruening received fullest powers from President Hindenburg to dissolve the Reichstag and summon elections if political factions press a special session. The move aims to avert a cabinet crisis as foreign credits face withdrawals and uncertainty unsettles banks and industry.

Berlin Heinrich Bruening Paul von Hindenburg Neudeck Utag Bruening Reichstag Cabinet Cristo Attecks Germany New York United States Een Ted Britth Germaman Banks

Communists Active Here In Charleston And Kanawha Valley

Major O Connor warns in Charleston that communists within the American Federation of Labor mobilize through industries to sow unrest. He cites supposed publications and hunger march figures, portraying Moscow’s five year plan as a world threat and urging thinking people to resist revolutionary pressure.

Cherlexton Esnawha American Federation of Labor United States Charleston Kanawha Valley O'Conner West Virginia Sirens Ens Moscoer Associated Press United Press O'Connor Russia Beyona

Bishop Cannon Sues Newspaper Over Libel Damages

Bishop James Cannon Jr of the Methodist Episcopal Church South sues William Randolph Hearst and the Los Angeles Examiner for 61.5 million dollars, alleging libel and conspiracy to defame him and George Young, publisher of the Examiner. He claims Hearst opposed prohibition and coordinated defamatory publications since the 1928 presidential campaign.

Los Angeles James Cannon, Jr Methodist Episcopal Church, South William Randolph Hearst Los Angeles Examiner George Young Examiner, & Hearst Cannon Hearst Beart Beare

Taylor Considering Run For Governor

Alfred Taylor of Fayetteville, Speaker of the House, is said to be weighing another gubernatorial bid. He told a Wheeling correspondent he is far from deciding, with many Democrats urging him to run. Taylor, Democratic nominee in 1938, has two House terms and earlier state service. the remark follows a cautious note on timing.

Alfred Taylor Fayetteville House of Delegates Goveror Wheeling House of Representatives

St Albans News Highlights Local Events And Gatherings

St Albans residents celebrate reunions and banquets while planning health outreach. J C Kennedy returns home to Cedar Grove after visiting friends. Mrs G H Ellis hosts So-A-Way club gathering with many members. A free child conference at Central school June 18 and follow ups June 26 July 4 aims to educate parents and prevent epidemics.

G. H. Ellis Park Street Thore PP Rolatein J. H. Remsley Terrence Cook H. E. Craig Oscar Philpot Wiles Demma Byrd L. 3. Wilmer C. G. Rossaing J. Bartlett G. Stutler Yaslor EC. Clayton Elite Kanawha County Health Uni Bennus Central Choo Thames

Ryder Cup Course Is Mostly British

Scioto Country Club in Columbus, on June 26 and 37, hosts the Ryder Cup with a course praised as mostly British in design. Scioto's natural hazards and fairway watering keep it in excellent condition, with lighter rough and fewer artificial traps for the American and British teams. Sargent, Scioto pro, notes holes 9 17 and 14 as standout challenges, while Hagen and Turnesa faced misplays elsewhere in past Opens.

Golumbus UPI Ix Tila Scioto Wuntry Club George Sargent Scioto England United States Saig Sargent Donald Ross Ameriter Hobby Jones Joe Turnesa Walter Hagen Sargent

Actress Former Aid Must Serve Jail Term

Daisy de Boo, former secretary to actress Clara Bew, must serve 28 months in jail after the state court of appeals upheld a grand theft conviction. The court discharged an alternate writ, ruling against the probation act challenge, and remanded her to custody.

Lee Angeles API Daisy de Boo Clara Bew Must Barreami Gistriet Court of Appeals Mies de Boe Will Um Boirne

Quick Vatican Italy settlement forecast in Rome

In Rome on June 12, the Vatican moved toward quick settlement with Italy as the Pope handed a note to Papal Nuncio Borgongini-Duca for delivery to the Italian foreign minister. Vatican circles expected a government reply by tomorrow and hoped an accord would be reached within a week after a lengthy discussion with the nuncio.

Rome Vatican Italy Borgonginil-Duca Ehé Fopé

St James Announces Morning Children's Program

St James Episcopal church hosts a children day exercise tomorrow at eleven with Mrs T G Nutter speaking on Great Mothers. Public invited. Dresden report notes Anna Guttich confessed poisoning five members of her employer’s family after a reprimand.

St. James Episcopal Church T. G. Nutter Wall Dresden Anna Guttich Jal

Camp official seeks clemency after theft conviction

Q Emerson Camp former Kanawha county schools superintendent filed a petition for executive clemency with Governor Conley asking for a pardon from his larceny conviction for $800 in school funds and a three year sentence. Prosecuting and sentencing recommendations were sent to the governor, with Camp to report to surrender next Monday. Police reported multiple thefts including a hotel theft of a cameo ring a watch and 12.75, a store break in with cash and cigarettes, and a garage burglary with a revolver, while two suspects linked to a robbery near Huntigson were sought.

Neas Mts Billie Lou Queen United States C. Blake Bridge Avenue Tls H. C. Pearson Maxwell Street Fi W Reaves California Avenue Land & Revolver Beane Brothers Mirlbeeaux Huntingson Charleston Q. Emerson Camp Kanawha County Gilead Ganley Fens Albert G. Jenkins J. Blackburn Watts Henry K. Black Camp Jenkins Conley State Supreme Court

Jurymen Probe Starr Murder Case Files In Court

Grand jury hearings reveal diary details of Starr life and alleged confessions by friends and associates. District Attorney Edwards directs inquiry into missing house documents and possible witnesses, while Tucker Faithfull defends Starr’s character amid speculation. London diary note cited by Daily Express claims 1929 suicide attempt by Miss Faithfull with tablets and revival after treatment.

Beckman Lim Flushing Starr Elvin N. Edwards Magnau County Edwards Brad Harry Stoner Edwin Megaragee Tucker United Press Today Tald Mery Iike London The Daily Express Stacr .Faithfull Miss Faithfull the Express Phygicka Aweine

Hearing Monday On Docks Leases Contested

A city council hearing Monday will consider a proposed docks lease linked to a 20 year terminal project on the Mississippi riverfront. The plan would have the company guarantee delivery of up to 500000 tons of coal to Minneapolis at a price at least 56 cents below the Met price and fund construction via bonds while maintaining the terminal. Aldermen debated speed and fairness with Alderman Gravsik and Peterson clashing over terms and objections from Twin City Coal Exchange regarding foreign cargo usage.

Nutil Minnneapolis Minneapolis John Peterson Ed J. Gasink Peterson Mm DB Statemet Neva Grsvik Twin City Coal Exchange

New Caps For City Firemen

City officials plan new uniforms for fire and police staff for the new fiscal year. Iron fire hats will be replaced by lighter caps costing 84.50 each, resembling World War I tin hats. Traffic officers will wear khaki uniforms with new cap styles. patrolmen mostly unchanged, but many will receive new uniforms and sleeves updated.

Hremen Tuer

Bitter Fight Is Predicted On Rate Increase Plan

Citizens have not taken sides as rail labor fears wage cuts and argues the plan is a consumer tax that will cut farmers' returns. Railroads take a large slice of farmer revenue, while questions about timing, effects on prices, and buying power loom large. Hearings may begin in July with close secret sessions. Hawley Smoot compares.

Tierte Conference Table Cove Ith Green Baize Congress

Theater Man Denies Party Denial

Theater man Pantages testifies he did not arrange encounters with women, denying a claim that he offered to “get these women” to transact business. He contends he turned away advances, insisting he did not engage with Miss Nit or similar acts when alone with her, answering in the same manner to related questions.

Ira Pantages Githeights

Child Breaks Long Silence in Murder Case Details

The article recounts Rose Garrett's coerced false statements about her father shooting himself and about Ray’s death. Investigators report no powder burns at the head, but powder grains near the site suggest the gun fired from 40 to 36 inches away. Rose faced threats from her stepmother to comply.

Garrett Rose M. Garrett Ray Tietim Bern

West Virginia Insurance Men Meet in Huntington

West Virginia insurance men gather in Huntington for the 32nd annual convention of the West Virginia Association of Insurance Agents. Delegates will be welcomed by Mayor Chapman and W. S. Rosegweim, with responses from Mayor R. F. Devon of Charleston and other officials.

Huntington Nention West Virginia Association of Insummer Agents Chapman Rosegweim Chamber of Commerce R. F. Devon Charleston National Association of Insurance Agents W. F. Alexander Charles Town Jeffingan County Das Willam E. White Ralph E. E. Hichman Gineinnat William B. Calhoun Milwaukee Wis National Association Stram Wasserman Huntington Insurance Ane C

Real Estate Transfers Deed Listings Include Numerous Blocks

The county clerk’s office records multiple transfers in Charleston and surrounding districts. Alfred Walker to Amelia Walker and others. Chesapeake Realty to Henry Perdieff wife. J. Hambrick deals on Highland Terrace. Union Mission Settlement to Joan Harmon. Florence Campbell and French Campbell exchanges. Bettie Jarrett to Howard Reed. Guaranty Investment to EB Stan. W. J. Wexland purchase in Turiew Heights. Joe Reed and Blanche East on Spring Avenue. Gallatin Mining Company deal. Plus a crash note: Auto Falls 600 Feet after occupants leaped to safety at Horst Shop Passa.

Alfred Walker Amelia Walker Malcolm Dickinson Chesipeare Realty Company Henry Perdie Joss Chesapeake Louston William F. Fiezwater J. P. Hambrick Highland Terrace South Charleston T. P. Hambrick Edith Newhart Highlands Terrace Joan W. Harmon Union Mission Settlement Chesafeake Land and Development Company Charleston Realty Company Poca Thomas Reed Guaranty Investment Company EB. J. Stan Maple Road Albert Virginia Goorey W. J. Weaxland and Company Turiew Heights

Local Physician Attends National Medical Convention

Dr. W. B. Black of Washington street returned home yesterday from the national convention of the American Medical nanochition and the American Proctologic association in Philadelphia. He presented a paper before the proctologic association convention.

W. B. Black Washington Street American Medical Nanochition American Proctologic Association Phrladelphia Black Proctologic Association

Marriage Licenses Reported in Kanawha County Office

Kanawha county clerk records show several marriage licenses issued the previous day. Names include Fallis Byrd aged 31 and Rosalie Beane 18 Granville and Wamsley 23 and Florence Lovett 21 James and Emma F Callahan 50. David W. Groves 26 and Athold Shepherd 26. Benjamin J. White 20 Bowles 42 and Hattle.

Pasterday Kanawha County Fallis Byrd Rosalie Beane Granville &, Wamsley Florenca Lovett James

Sullivan William H obituary in Washington Street home

William H Sullivan died at his Washington Street residence after weeks of illness. Survived by widow two daughters Margaret Elizabeth Hathir two sisters Ira Maude Johnson and Florence Watts. funeral Sunday morning at 11 from residence with Rev Peter Moore services. burial in Carpenter Cemetery Wolf Pen.

Willanc. Sullivan Wiliam H. Sullivan Washington Street N. O. Carpenter H. Dise Peter Moore Carpenter Cemetery Wolf Pen

Boy Injured In Dive Into Shallow Water

Richard EB Patrick age nineteen of Burdette court dislocated his hip diving in the Kanawha river at Lock Five and was removed by companions to St Francis hospital. Robert Kincald twelve of Fry street was struck by a mail truck on Summers street and taken to St Pravers hospital with a fractured knee and chest and arm lacerations.

Richard EB. Patrick Burdettecourt Kanawha River Patrick Wever St. Francis’ Hospital Robert Kincald Fry Street Summers Street Yestern St. Pravers Hospital

Route Changes Approved for Piedmont Bus 4 Route

The state road commission approved several route changes and permissions for Piedmont Bus 4, including an extended path along Quarrier to Lee and Broad streets to various city streets, with extensions toward Kanawha and Ross through Washington and California streets. Additional orders denied a Buckley Clifftop line, cancelled a Blue and Gray Transit certificate, and approved an assignment of a Charleston to Logan motor freight line.

Piedmont Road State Road Commission Quarrier Street Capitol Street Lee Street Broad Treet Smith Street Brooks Street Baines Street Morris Street Kanawha Street Washington Street California Street McClung Street Ben F. Dorsey Blue Andd Gray Transit Company Beckley and Thurmond Sanders Beckey-Thurmond F. Q. Sanders Pennsylvania Transit Company Ohio State Line East Steubenville Follanshee Pennsylvania State Line Arscoma Tax Company Charleston Logan

Export Licenses For Arms Granted To China

The State Department has issued export licenses for arms shipments to China after a month of consideration following a request by the Nanking government via the American legation at Feiping. Dr Wu announced his resignation as Chinese minister to Washington citing war-like preparations by the Peking government and arms purchases in the U.S. aimed at the Canton people as the reason.

Washington Nanking State Department Feiping C. Wu United States Canton

Storage House Bid Opening Set by State Court

The state storage house project advances with bids to be opened June 26 after Notary Bond pred by J. Satles with Huntington hospital as surety. Plans detail a 36 by 45 foot building with concrete basement, face brick, and tile rear for vegetable storage and bakery prep. A separate contract for a Negro Deat and Blod school storage building near Huntington was awarded to J. J. West Inc. for 5 800.57. A burglary case follows as Charles Witan and Kie lfe were arrested after a train incident in London.

J. Satles Ned Cosumalothcnies Yener&iy Betasee County Huntington ‘Brete Hospital Ohirson State Board of Control Inett Tate J. J. West Inc Huntington

Estate administration and church trustees named in county records

Yesterday in county court Amelis Walker qualified as administratrix of 5 J Walker deceased with a 4000 dollar bond to Maryland Casualty as surety. Trustees named for Anbury M BE church include L H Kenney W W Watts G Martin F W Pritt Bettle Gary B M Eyre J H Love and C A Boys. Circuit court chancery docket shows Hamilton Lamber company versus Harry Johnson et al, returnable to suitz rule.

Amelis Walker J. Walker Maryland Anbury M. BE L. H. Kenney W. W. Watts G. Martin F. W. Pritt Bettle Gary B. M. Eyre J. H. Love C. A. Boys Salt Tm Circuit Hamilton Lamber Company Harry Johnson

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