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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1929
Page
1
Wisconsin Republican Representative Schafer calls for a congressional probe into prohibition-related killings. He seeks 825000 for a committee to investigate use of firearms by federal agents, amid exonerations and held judgments in several cases involving border patrol and prohibition officers.
The Republican majority in the House, aided by 34 Democrats, defeated the debenture as the farm relief bill moves toward the White House. The House voted 260 to 113 against the debenture and instructed conferees to eliminate it. Final action expected by week’s end with Senate and White House closure possible.
Washington June 13 A friendly House and hostile Senate moved on President Enover's extra session program prioritizing tariff and farm measures. The House approved administration farm aid 260 to 115, pressing for enactment, while the Senate sent reapportionment to the White House but rejected suspension of the national origins migration quota. Senator Borah of Idaho led Republican resistance.
New York June 13 The Women's Christian Temperance Union head Mrs Ella Boole of Brooklyn defends enforcement officers amid recent killings linked to prohibition saying life may be taken in defense or to prevent murder and calling such cases justifiable homicide. She notes cases from Detroit International Falls and Aurora and cites statements by Representative Pittenger on enforcing agents.
Detroit reports Captain Walsh of Jersey City says Kenneth Gladenu confessed to involvement in the Hall Mills murders. Gladenu, serving six years, alleged payment of 8000 to stay silent, and his account aligns with Mrs. Jane Gibson testimony. He described a knife attack during a collection for silence and a planned elopement between Rev Hall and Mrs Mille.
Morocco June 1 A M GUP Eight battalions of France's Foreign Legion push across the Atlas mountains to rescue 19 French soldiers held by savage rebel tribes after a week of attacks. Planes drop food and medicine while 600 bombs fall in a four hour battle as Moors assist the defense.
Flo Ziegfeld and Samuel Goldwyn announce the Ziegfeld Goldwyn film cooperation to stage musical shows for the screen. Productions will be backed by United Artists with first titles expected from Ziegfeld’s catalog. Work starts in Hollywood in January on the first picture and will extend stage musical expertise to cinema color and sound.
Mary Copley Thaw 84 dies Sunday leaving most estate to charity and kin. She cancels debts, divides residue four fifths to her children and one fifth to Presbyterian church groups and colleges in Omaha and Washington College Tennessee. Bequests include Presbyterian boards, Theological Seminary Omaha, and other missions gifts.
June 13 report says the Senate rejected President Hoover and postponed immediate consideration of his national origins quota repeal. A stricter system to go into effect July 1 would shift immigration toward Great Britain Ireland and Scotland while lowering German and other quotas. The vote crossed party lines, with Reed leading opposition and 24 Democrats backing repeal.
Spencer June 13. Tos Gibson of Madlella Ohio was killed when an automobile struck a guard rail in a culvert near Spencer. Gibson’s daughter-in-law Mrs Toe Gideon Jr. was seriously injured while Tos Gibson Jr. and Ernest Gibsab were slightly injured.
In Crumpler near NORTHFORE, O. Phipps reports after three teeth were removed, an X ray showed 27 baby teeth in a single jaw pocket. Doctors plan further investigation and monitoring for jaw development.
A New York report outlines a planned League for Defense of Fathers to launch on Father’s Day led by Donald Opden Stewart. It lists 14 proposed points restricting child conduct, promoting paternal rights to golf, dress, church skip, dating, and earning limits, plus a humorous ideal of fathers free from parental mockery.
Coast guard reports sighting of the French Yellow Bird about 800 miles east of Cape Grace N F as it flies toward Paris. Details describe favorable weather, with a March toward the midpoint of a 30 hour Atlantic flight and no word from the crew or support ships.
The sketch of the Bernard monoplane Yellow Bird notes an amber yellow fuselage with tricolor markings and "Bernard 191" on the side. Navigator Mane Le Fevre and radio man Armeno Lott are listed along with sponsor Bilot dean Assolant and pilot Dean Assolant.
Henry Colin Campbell 61, a self styled physician and former convict, was found guilty of first degree murder for the torch slaying of Mrs Mildred Mowry. He faces execution in the electric chair on July 18 after a four and a half hour jury deliberation. Campbell had posed as a physician in New York and Montclair, married several women, and fathered three children.
Theodore D. Carr, 50, of Pocahontas County, faced execution for murder of neighbor Lock Sharp. Governor Conley denied clemency after a Huntington doctor found him sane. Carr collapsed upon hearing the stay refusal as chaplain and son connected for final moments and body.
Beverly Bills reports Rogers worries the Senate struggles as heat worsens. notes old forefathers favored cool weather sessions and jokes about senators faltering in hot rooms. The piece reflects a playful, satirical mood about legislative endurance and discomfort.
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