15 Jun 1930
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1930
Page
1
Prestes answers with tribute to cordiality as guests at dinner hosted by the envoy receive expressions of admiration from President Hoover. The exchange underscores diplomatic warmth amid ongoing talks between Brazilian leaders and American officials.
A brief note reports Hoover's son meeting a youthful Brazilian figure during a visit, with the exchange described in restrained terms as a show of goodwill and diplomatic courtesy amid ongoing regional relations.
Hebe Daniels and Ben Lyon wed in Los Angeles joining filmdom's elite guests. Miss Daniels, 29, and Lyon, 31, marry for first time. A ivory satin gown and diamond necklace highlighted the ceremony. The couple will honeymoon in Europe after completing film work.
Newark New Jersey voters prepare for Tuesday primaries to select candidates for the United States Senate. Republican contenders include Dwight Morrow Franklin W Port John A Kelly and Alexander Simpson with nominations for short and long terms. Democrat candidates include Thelma Parkinsom for the short term and David Baird Jr. pending nomination for the long term amid tax and liquor policy debates.
A film project in Charleston will center on a local girl as the featured visitor. Production runs the week of June 24 with possible follow dates as preliminaries are finalized by Mr Newland and associates in Charleston.
Happy Lyon senior confirms the marriage of Ben Lyon jr and Bebe Daniels in High Point. He says the couple, both 29, share a three year romance and plan a life together. The groom's father, manager of a local bedding firm, attended via message due to business.
The Prohibition Party announces a June 24 meeting at the Clerkeburg W C A building led by state chairman Squire Halstead to discuss a party platform and a vigorous campaign. The move follows historical party activity in 1884 and aims to win offices including a U S senator. President Hoer/tal calls on supporters to join in enforcing prohibition laws and to oppose perceived failures by Republicans and Democrats.
Chicago reports six days with no progress in the murder of Alfred Jake Lingle. Police face pressure from press and public as City Hall emptiness and calls for reforms grow. Officials, including Commissioner Russell and Alderman Albert, meet with the council committee while business leaders plan new anti gang measures after Lingle’s shooting near the public library.
Parkerasurg June 14 The annual convention of the Gideons auxiliary opened with Har ry L Boog Wheeling as president. The convention will close tomorrow after officer elections. Mrs Mark Oo Kyle Charlton was elected president of the women's auxiliary. Other officers include Ja W Morris vice president Plom ip King chaplain C B Sirgnera vice chaplain and Betsy Harsh Barger financial secretary.
DIBOTS Pa June 14 two youths Laverns McDaniela 1 and Henry Slatver 17 were trapped for hours after a rock fall at Shawmut Mining Company Byrnesdale No 3 mine. McDaniela died before rescue and Slatver died after being freed.
Chicago report notes a planned crackdown on gang pocketbooks with a crime commission feature. The item directs readers to Page 8 for full coverage in Part 1, Coverage 3, dated June 14.
In Toms River two women Mia Evans and Hattie Underdown plus Marine Albert Durty were convicted of murdering Robert Evans and Durty. The fate to be decided by later electrocution while two other Lakehurst marines Claude Carmichec and Medton Chappel await separate trials as state witnesses.
Washington reports that nearly nine witnesses have testified before the Senate committee over eight months as the probe into the tariff and political activities nears completion. The five-member panel heard from Huston, Hicksorn, Daniels, and others including Rep Tinkham and Julius Barnes. The inquiry has examined General Bing, Charler L. Zyansom, and Grundy with tariff questions, and awaits further transcript presentations of Bumop Cannon's testimony.
County political circles remained quiet during the rest week with few open activities in either party. Mayor Wertz and other Republican leaders held chimney corner conferences to persuade recalcitrant precinct statesmen to back the candidacy of BD Reynolds for county court. Local investigations and candidacy announcements filled the week as observers note shifts in support and potential reshaping of the party balance ahead of upcoming elections.
Federal judge George W. McClintic sent more prisoners to five federal penitentiaries in fiscal year 1929 than any other judge in the nation. West Virginia moved ahead of 22 states in total prisoner totals, with Michigan and Texas leading. The report notes overall jail counts, state shares, and the distribution across five main federal prisons.
Two injured when Baltimore and Ohio passenger train No 34 hit an open switch at Sik Netinidg plant near Clendenta. Engineer Wi Powell of Elkins and fireman James Bennett of Gamaway sustained slight injuries. Engine struck a string of tank cars, one overturned, four buckled, others piled up. Local crew left switch open. Passengers resumed travel after first aid.
In Huntington, Norman Chapman, 12, was brought from the Guyandotte River by an unidentified man who disappeared after the rescue. Passersby rendered aid until Huntington firemen arrived with rescue equipment. He was reported out of danger by physicians tonight.
London reports reveal Sir Henry Segrave reached a speed of 119.8 miles per hour before the Miss England disaster yesterday. The measurement, unofficial, was taken from the measured mile point at the finish to the place where the boat capsized.
Detroit aviators William Brock and Edward Bechler await favorable weather to attempt three-way speed records across the continent from Atlantic to Pacific. They will depart Jacksonville Beach at dawn Monday if conditions permit, aiming for 24 to 30 hours total. Captain Frank Hawks and Lindbergh recently set or approached similar marks.
Five lives lost in Texas floods after heavy rains hit Knox county and western areas. Oscar Tidwell and wife with son were found near their wrecked Lake Creek home. Edna Bell Tidwell and grandmother Mrs Gililland remained missing. Wisconsin and Minnesota also hit by storms causing deaths and property damage. Minnesota provided 2000 for Randolph cleanup as National Guardsmen helped.
MOUNDSVILLE June 14 The trial of Adron Bias 34 Huntington man indicted on one count of conspiring to escape from the state penitentiary here was continued to the October 1 term of Marshall county circuit court on the motion of the state Bias is serving 36 years for armed robbery Bias and his brother Dane and Basil Childers were indicted Caidera will be brought to that Monday with Thames BR Morton alisa Jot Hopkins and Julian Libel both from Charleston charged with attempts to escape
The House approved the Hawley Smoot tariff bill by 358 to 208 with Republicans loudly cheering. President Hoover expected to sign next week after studying tax provisions, while Speaker Longworth announced the action amid a full attendance and bipartisan sentiment.
Salem college history head Professor Sutton reveals evidence of giant mound builders in Doddridge County West Virginia, with skeletons up to seven and a half feet tall. Finds include clay enclosures and weapons, dating over a thousand years, to be studied further and submitted to the Smithsonian Institution.
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