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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1932

Page

8

17-Mile Catholic Religious Procession Planned in Dublin

A grand Catholic procession of 17 miles is planned in Dublin ahead of the International Congress this month. The event centers on the Eucharist with a pontifical high mass, featuring a papal legate and the Iron Bell of St Patrick. A 500-voice choir will lead hymns and prayers as arches, lights, and flowers adorn city streets to welcome worshippers and dignitaries.

Doble of the Earth Dublin Duckariet Bt. Patrick Ireland Phosa National Museum Bill Brad Teuauy Atresia Otartea Fleet Geofty Posen

Means Convicted on Larceny Counts and Fined

Gaston B. Means was found guilty on multiple larceny counts after indictment five days post arrest. The jury, after deliberations, returned a verdict of guilty on four counts, with the foreman announcing the verdict amid a tense courtroom.

Meare Waal Messbener Englend

Organ Tells Of Hope For Chicago Convention Day

A Chicago Stadium scene previews the forthcoming political drama with a half million dollar organ, loudspeakers, and cameras ready to broadcast for over 20 000 attendees. The organist rehearses Sousa marches Baby tunes and How Dry I Am as workers anticipate a historic convention week.

Bhutan New York

Heart disease death toll hits record in Pennsylvania

In 1031 the state logged 23,440 deaths from heart diseases, a rate of 2406 per 100000, the highest total ever recorded in the acute department of health. The report notes the strain on health services and cites the alarming mortality burden. Regulators also report restrictions on potato imports from France due to Colorado beetle concerns.

Rendy Harrisburg UPI Pennsylvania Department of Health

Hoover Era Convention Sees Push to Back Prohibition Plank

The Hoover era convention opens amid talks of a resubmission pathway on prohibition and a shift toward protecting dry states from liquor crossovers. Delegates weigh whether to revisit the Eighteenth Amendment and how the party will present a platform for Hoover's reelection bid.

State Capital Dedication Week Urged by Charleston Mayor

A proclamation issued by Mayor Devan designates June 20 to 26 as State Capital Dedication Week. It calls Charleston citizens to celebrate with state authorities and the chamber of commerce, and to beautify business houses and public buildings for visiting guests.

Nicitzene Charleston RP. Devan Charleatan Chamber of Commerce

Veterans face flood aftermath and shelter struggles

Desolate veterans in encampments cope with mud flooded camps as donations pour in and mobile units race to provide food medicine and shelter. Hospitals strain under rain sickness while volunteers scramble to supply relief and transport out of the city.

Iowa Nedical Pelham D. Classford Washington Police

Lindbergh Case Fallout From Official Statement

An official statement quotes the governor defending police handling in the Lindbergh case. He says actions did not cross into third degree and expresses belief in police efforts, while noting conflicts among four statements given by officers in the presence of unrelated personnel.

H ‘Norman Rekapf Axen Migs Sharpe Sony

Police Investigate Short Change Racket Reports

Police investigated reports from Mrs. Solamen on Tennessee Avenue about a short change racket that cheated her of 45. Mrs. Cummings on Quartier Street said thieves broke into her office and stole a 12 mm cast and a revolver, marking a second break in recently. Other thefts included a watch valued at 15 from James Cottrell on Court Street, a white gold watch from Thomas Colbert on Elmwood Avenue, and a pair of gauges worth 14 stolen from Glen T. Clark at Kanawha Flying Field.

Joseph Solamen Yennessee Avenue Oliver Cummings Quartier Street James Cottrell Court Street Thomas Colbert Elmwood Avenue Glen T. Clark Kanawha

First Lady Receives Tufts Honorary Master of Arts

Medford Mass June 13 Tufts College conferred the honorary degree of master of arts on Mrs Herbert Hoover wife of the president at the twenty sixth commencement exercises President John A Courens praised Mrs Hoover for setting an example for the nation and making her life a walk of part She came to Medford with Mrs Edward Rickard a personal friend from New Canaan Conn

Medford Mass Tufts College Herbert

Hospital News From The Local Hospitals

Ora Evelyn infant daughter of G N Parker of Welford and D H Master of Clay are patients at St heapttw Mrs A J Valentine of Spencer returned home yesterday from Staats hospital. Kelly Kidd of Booth Charleston admitted at Breate Beamitat yesterday. Mrs Raymond Colton of South Charleston and Thomas Henderson of Heauregard Street returned home yesterday from McMillan hospital. Misa Iela Btewart of Nellis admitted at McMillan hospital yesterday. Mrs S K Buckatew of Gardner Street and Mrs T B R Zickhouse of Owens returned home yesterday from Bt. Francis hospital Blanche Bustle patient at Mountain State hospital for appendicitis. J B Watta of Columbia avenue admitted to Kanawha Valley hospital yesterday, Mrs Harry Hall of Circle drive patient at Kanawha Valley hospital. Mrs T G Jacks of Charleston underwent major operation at Kanawha Valley hospital yesterday.

Ora Evelyn G. N. Parker Welford D. H. Master of Clay St Heapttw A. J. Valentine Spencer Staats Hospital S. K. Buckatew Gardner Street T. BR. Zickhouse Owens Bt. Francis Hospital Blanche Mountain State Hospital J. B. Watta Columbia Avenue Kanawha Valley Hospital Harry Hall Circle Drive Kanewha Valley Hospital T. G. Jacks Charleston Kanewrha Valley Hospital

Stop Stomach Trouble Without Free Booklet

Offer promotes a free booklet "Your Stomach and You" from TOMA Inc. Dept. M-5, Ligonier, PA, detailing a simple home course and new formulas believed to soothe stomach pain and relieve symptoms of acid indigestion, neur ea and constipation. Includes claim of mental relief and health benefits, urging readers to request the free copy by mail.

Toma Inc M-5 Ligonier

Women’s party figures clash over targets for 1932

Mrs Yost faces critique from rival committee members while Mrs Bimma credits her leadership in national women’s activities and Hoover era programs. The piece notes rival Parkersburg figure Gimle Yvert and West Virginia politics shaping women’s support and party strategy ahead of the 1932 year.

Corporel J Gimle Yvert Parkersburg Welter Hallanan T Keats Gaid

Capitol dedication plans refined by committee

Reduction of fares for visitors from downtown sections to the capitol was approved along with detailed dedicatory arrangements. The arrangements, finalized in the office of George W. Sharp secretary of State, include parade details by the chamber of commerce, loudspeaker setup, and filming. Janitors and state house staff will serve as guides due to funding limits, with no extra personnel hired to handle the large crowds.

Robinson Reed Pennsylvania Senate Cate Heaver Himerif Harrison D Congress White House Harrison Mates Watson Lions Committee House Tyding Hoover Tutal Tydings Capitol State Capitol Comptittes George W. Sharp Eace Vetary Charieathn Chamber of Commmerce Sharp

Locus Blacksmith Hurt in Auto Accident on Lovell Street

John Lynch, 40, a court street blacksmith, was struck by a car while stepping from the curb near the Lovell Street Bridge. He suffered body abrasions and was kept for observation at Beata Hospital. Police said the driver Conley of Dunber reported the incident and did not blame Lynch.

John Lynch Court — Street Blackmith Greendale Lovell Street Beata Hospital Conley Dunber

Akron Back to East PARRIS ISLAND 8 C June 1

Akron's dirigible AkRon completes transcontinental flight from Sunnyvale Cale arriving late at the mooring station for the night. It will refuel and depart for Lakehurst, N J unless weather delays the takeoff.

Parris Island Sunnyvale Cale Navy Akron Lakehuter N. J

Truck Overturns Injuring Two on Boon Hill

A Blossom Deity Company truck overturned yesterday on Boon Hill injuring two. H. Mer, 37, of Charleston Street and Ivan Bhiffist, 15, from Ward were treated for lacerations and contusions at State Hospital and released. The driver, Miler, reported stopping traffic ahead forced him to swerve, causing the vehicle to roll down an embankment.

Blossom Deity Company Boon , Hill MoMer Charleston Street Ivan Bhiffist Ward Miler

Chief Executive backs resubmission over repeal plank

The chief executive prefers a middle path allowing voters to decide the Eighteenth Amendment question, without the party advocating repeal. He supports resubmitting to the people and emphasizes strict enforcement of prohibition, avoiding direct intervention unless repeal forces gain strength at the Chicago convention. Leading anti prohibition figures and aides are noted, with no immediate presidential messaging expected.

Republican Party Itta Resolutions Committee Chicago New York Senator Bingham Walter Mewton Lawrence Richey Welter Brown Treasury Ogden Mills

Escaped Convict Charged With Stealing Sheep

Alex Crouch of Snow Hill was arrested by a constable on a charge of stealing 13 sheep from farmer Baker at Fork. Crouch allegedly escaped from a road gang months ago while serving ten months for hitting a man with a rock. Robert Mamry was arrested that night on grand larceny charges and will be arraigned before Justice H. R. Clay for a preliminary hearing.

Alex Crouch Snow Hill Crouch Robert Mamry N.T. Sites Tate Poime Justice of the Peace H.R. Clay Tifay

Mrs Ruth Hanns McCormick Refuses Senate Campaign Label

Mrs Ruth Hanns McCormick protests being called Mrs McCormick as her husband, former New Mexico congressman, discusses politics with press at luncheon. She insists she and her husband will not have his campaign follow her. She states clearly she will not campaign for the senate.

Ruth Hanns McCormick Simms Mmm McCormick Mark Hanna Tiincty Republican Club Mrs. McCormick House New Mexico Senate

Wise Cracking Gang Holds up Road House

Eight gunmen robbed the Ville Hoyale roadhouse in Pittsburg firing on patrons and employees, stealing 800 and other cash before fleeing. The incident disrupted a lively dance scene as band music played.

Wise Cracking Gang Pittsburg Ville Hoyale

Obituary notices for Helena Wood and related deaths

Obituary notices report the death of Helena G Wood of Jackson Street. Services set for 3 PM at First Presbyterian with Rev Broest Thompnot officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Survivors include one brother, four daughters, one son and 12 grandchildren. numerous pallbearers named. Additional notices: Georgina Nel son, Henry Nelson, Annie Grant, and B Bates die in Missouri accident. arrangements detail burial at Ashland, Kentucky.

Heleng Wood Helena G. Wood Jackson ‘Street Focal Hospital William W. Williams Raleigh James A.urtey Charleston Joan Harry Goshorn Jeste Thomas B. ¥. Morton A. G. Alexander E. A. Reid O. F. Payne W. A. McMillan C. D. Meclure B. A. Austin B. Bobbitt Rendolph Black W. Connell Thomes Jamereon Adzete Nelson Puneral Gierje Nel Chesa— Peake Wertz Avenue Manuel Tabernacle Church Wilton Hollow Herusband Henry Nelson Annie Grant

Former Secretary Dies in Brooklyn Home Incident

New York, June 13. Willum C. Redfield, a former congressman and secretary of commerce under Wilson, died in his Brooklyn home during the night. He was found by his wife Mrs Milse Redfield, whom he married in 1835, when she went to awaken him this morning.

New ‘York Willum CG Redfield Commerce Wilson Brooklys Mes Milse Redfield

Repeal the J6th Amendment editorial by Chicago Tribune

The Chicago Tribune runs a front page editorial urging repeal of the 18th Amendment and Volstead Act. It argues Congress could withhold funding for prohibition, federal agents could be withdrawn, and states would lack authority to enforce temperance laws, implying the amendment’s obsolescence.

Chicago Chicago Tribune House of Congress Department of Justice Army of Occupation

Successor to Davila Named by Chileans

Santiago June 13 The revolutionary junta chose Interior Minister Rolando Merino to fill the Chilean government post vacated by Cariog G Davila's resignation. Finance Minister Alfredo LaGerrique announced continued study of the Gogach Nitrate combine, a $375 million American capital backed entity, with assurances of protecting existing interests.

Santiago Chilla Rolando Merino Chile Cariog G. Davila Alfredo LaGerriquel Gogach Nitrate Combine

Prohibition Agents Raid House Boat on Allegheny River

Prohibition agents raided a houseboat on the Allegheny River drawing a crowd on the bank. They used a sledge to enter the floating structure and seized 20 half barrels of unlabeled liquor while authorities reported the gathering involved prominent local figures.

Pittsburgh Allegheny River Banka Abe Patice Rere

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