Senate probe links millions to personal ventures by organizer
Washington June 16 report says millions invested by the public in Continental Morres of Cleveland were used to further the organizer Orrus B Eaton's personal ventures. Testimony by David Stock and George L. Gugl described Foreign Wililities as Eaton's holding company. Chairman Norbeck questioned the plan to dodge taxes while Baton, absent, claimed the statements were misinterpreted and fake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Continental Meares
Cleveland
Orrus B Eaton
Ite
Senate Stock Market
David Stock
Senate Banking Committee
Inqi
George L. Gugl
Columbus
Sentinental
William A. Gray
Eat
Norbeck R
Aldt
Peking
W. BR. Daley
Land
Baton
Norbeck
Cary. Daley
Eaton
Chanon
Senate
Emurt
Political chaos as trombone stunt erupts at convention
Delegates erupt in a wild scene as rally organizers release a regiment of trombone players during a heated Republican convention. Fess attempts to calm the crowd while delegates shout and scramble for attention, with vows of loyalty to Hoover amid the tumult. The disruption spans multiple states, transforming the arena into a charged, chaotic stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Benator
Hoover
Anaeres
Fess
Ombonista
Dakota
Mexico
Georgia
Texas
Mampeire
Maine
Birthday Greetings From The Gazette For Wirt W Donnally
The Gazette marks the birthday of Wirt W Donnally a prominent Charleston attorney born in Charleston son of Wirt W Donnally and Lene M Donnally. He graduated Charleston High School 1920 Washington and Lee LL B 1925 and is admitted to the bar. He edited the West Virginia Guardman and served in France in World War I as lieutenant with the 180th infantry. He chaired the citizens military training camp 1926 to 1997 is a Democrat active in politics and city affairs.
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Bent
the Gazette
Wirt W. Donnally
Charleston
Mr. Donnally
Lene M. Donnally
Kanawha Valley
Charleston High School
Washington and Lee University
Tncy
Donnally
West Virginia Guardman
United States Army
France
180Th Infantry
West Virginia National Guard
Citizens Military Taining Camp
Dosnally
Spueue Atinirs
Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity
Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity
Omicron Delta Kappa Honorary Fraternity
Kanawta
West Virginia
Clyde Beecher Johnson
Johnson
Arthur I. Boreman
Third Ecircuit Court
St. Mery's
William G. Conley
Yules
George | Washington
Anna C. (Martin) Johnsom
Marietta College
West Virginia Wesleyan College
American Bar Association
Dexter Mason
Democrats Name Keeling as Chairman in Politically Charged Meeting
A Huntington era report notes T E Keeling chosen as Democratic chair with eight delegates. It references a 1988 marriage to Anna Hart of Randolph and lists several locals and a son count, while a political dispute over names like George Neal and Judge Rump unfolds amid accusations against public utility ties. John Wealey is cited for a date of birth.
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Johnson
Mins Anna Crece Hart
Randolph
Pgnkton Aistrick
Cleatt School
County
John Wealey
Anewera
Court House
Kelly
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Wheeling Intelligencer
George S. Neal
Brexton County
Kernawhe
Judge Rump
George C Neal
Democratic Party
Chicago Speech and Election Banter Amid Prohibition Era Ties
A garbled column traces political talk and social scenes around Mencken backing France, party contrasts, and a Chicago visit praised for behavior, service, and restraint. It notes lingering civic tension, the idea of unity in a divided nation, and calls for perseverance in guiding business and national growth.
California Hoover Convention Parade Roars With Color and Noise
A raucous Hoover rally scene shows bands marching through a crowded hall as colored confetti rains down. Delegates cheer from chairs beneath banners and a photographer frenzy captures the moment while the crowd buzzes in anticipation of Hoover’s message.
Parkersburg Attor ney Urges County Fund Cut Amid Debate
In a Parkersburg discussion, an attorney for Kanawha County defends his office as created by the state legislature and notes a prior salary reduction from 50000 to 40000. He recalls his Braxton county roots and criticizes a geography error in a political piece. Casto commends united party effort and pledges personal campaigning energy while urging Democrats to rally for an overwhelming county victory.
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Parkersburs
Kanawha
T. ©. Townsend
Braxton County
Randolph County
West Virginia
Casto
British Chief Frese Meets Herriot in Private Talks
British Chief Frese and M Herriot held their first private discussion this afternoon at the Frenchman's hotel. Von Papen pledged a milder police approach than Bruening, and Germany sought reparations as part of a global economic recovery plan. Optimism arose over a behind the scenes French-German accord and broad conference cooperation led by Prime Minister MacDonald.
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Frese
M. Herriot
Tsa
Herr von Papen
Heinrich Bruening
Germany
von Papen Herriet
Bruening
MacDonald
France
United States
Union and Mine Heads Differing on Strike
FAIRMONT June 6 Union officials claimed a strike today at the Caroling mins of the Consolidation Coal company while company officials deny. Union officials say workers refused a new wage scale and 500 men have been recently employed with 200 at work today. State and county officers halted violence as George Dorsey and Booka Pikming disputed the wage claim and production status.
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Fairmont
Caroling Mins
Commcndation Coal Company
Ven Butter
United Sine
Workers of America
Booka Pikming
George F. Dorsey
Comny
Pfieming
Ske
Veterans Oppose Measure Amid Fiscal Fears And Unrest
Veterans in New York today urged opposition to a measure citing dangers to the public treasury and risk of financial chaos. They warned that action now could worsen unemployment and hunger as committees in Washington sought new quarters for the contingent, clashing with police over relocations and transport.
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Copeland
New York
Federal Treasury
Capitol
George Alman
Portland
Oregon
William G Stott
Tans
Washington
Alman Rec
Brett
Nimpel
Algan
Steve
Alman
Senate Budget Talks Edge Toward Compromise
Senate and House negotiators push for agreement on tax excise changes and a major public works package amid President Hoover’s furlough plan and stalled relief bills. Democrats seek continued employment through construction while Republicans push for a bonus vote before adjournment. Senator Thomas D Okin blocks immediate action.
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Atk
Hoover
House
Jones
Senate
Membry
McChaffie
Boeger* sTow
Soane
House Banking Committee
Garner
Thomes D
Okin
Ghosts Draw Crowds as Quiet Dell Mystery Grows
June 16 report from Clarettesburg notes a renewed interest in Quiet Dell tied to the Harry Powers case. A boy, George Cottrill, 14, admits to releasing a luminous air lantern over the murder garage to amuse onlookers, adding a light mischief to the town’s ominous fascination.
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Claresburg
Quiet Dell
Sis
Harry F. Powers
Lile Crime
George Cottrill
Hospital Patients and Procedures City News Brief
Five year old Joseph Gwinn of Red Oak street underwent a operation at Mt. Francis hospital. Norma Hill six, shot by a playmate, returned home after treatment at Mountain State hospital. Ming Iva Jane Terry of Kanawha Street had an appendectomy at McMillan hospital yesterday. Thelma Edwardes of Jackson Street improving from an appendectomy at McMillan hospital. D. B. Dawson, father of Judge D Boone Dawson, improving at Mountain State hospital. Judge J.D. Woods, 35 patient at Mountain State hospital, unchanged. Mrs Amanda Sprics of Institute admitted to Mt. Francis hospital. Mrs Ida Barr Emmons Miss June Fore Clendenin Mrs Jeepar Barnett Cinco Zelma Kushon Guthrie Mrs D G Garred Prenter Dr Morgan of Dang Joel Thomas Qummers Street all listed as patients at St Francies or McMillan hospitals.
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Joseph Gwinn
G. J. Gwing
Red Oak Street
Mt. Francis Hospital
D. B. Dawson
Boone Dawson
Mountain Btats Hospital
D. Woods
Mountain State Hospital
Amanda Sprics
Institute
Bt. Frencis Hospital
Norma Hill
St. Francie Hospital
Mra
Ida Barr
Emmons
June Fore
Clenden
Jeepar Barnett
Cinco
Zelma Kushon
Guthrie
D. G. Garred
Prenter Lc
McMillan Hospital
Pr. DE. Morgan
Dang
Joel Thomas
Qimmers Street
St. Prancis Hospitel
Funeral services for J. B. Tucker held at Hugheston
Funeral services for J. B. Tucker, 31, who died at his home in Hugheston, will be held at 1 p.m. at the residence. Burial will be at London. He leaves a widow Mrs. Allen Tucker, a daughter Mrs. Elisabeth Baynes, and seven sons: Cer Tucker, A. M. Tucker, L. D. Tucker of Hugheston. G. M. Tucker of Glasgow. J. B. Tucker of Beards Park. R. W. Tucker of Colorado Springs. and others.
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A. P. Tucker
J. B. Tucker
Hugheston
London
Allen Tucker
Elisabeth Baynes
Cer] Tuicker
A. Mt. Tucker
L. D. Tucker
Mugheston
G. M. Tucker
Glasgow
J. B
Golf and social events mark Greenbrier visit
Sandford Brown of New York won the championship flight in a Society of Automotive Engineers golf tournament at The Greenbrier. Runners-up were Jay W. White of Detroit Frank Jardine of Cleveland and J. B. Drake of Philadelphia. A first prize at a bridge party went to A. S Van Haltern. Visitors from multiple cities joined dinners and luncheons at Kates Mountain club and Ceelo luncheon tables as part of the social program.
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White Sulphur Springs
Sandford Brown
New York
Society of Automotive Engineers
Greenbrier
Jay W. White
Detroit
Frank Jardine
Cleveland
J. B. Drake
Philadelpha
Mra
A. S van Haltern
H. HB
Coldwell
W.B. Frazer
East Orange
Alanson J. Grey, Jr
Newark
M. P. Ferguson
J. Elmira
N. Y
C.A. Elaug
C. A. Schell
Trenton
G. A. Round
Riverside
Conn
C. Stanley
J. Bridgeport
Robert M. Harper
Fay Harber
Washington
James T. Kennedy
Capitol Delegation Named for Dedication Ceremony
Commander Williams side will be J. H. Thornton Clarkeburg West Vir. ala commander of the American Legion Loura A. Johnson Clarkeburg past state commander Robert A. Mc Dougal Parkersburg member of the national committee Dr. T. C. Moorefield vice commander of the West Virginia Legion Edward McGrail state director of veterans affairs Patrick D. Koonte Frank F. Conway Harry E. Penpale William 8. Bolden John Brawley Boat Pt. M. Conley chairman of the Americanism committees of the state region florses for the marshals and sides will be provided free by the Kanawha riding academy and the Charleston riding club flags decorate city for dedication begun yesterday.
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William 8. Bolden
John Brawley
Pt. M. Conley
Florses
Kanawha Riding Academy
Charleston
Infant Mortality Declines in West Virginia
West Virginia records show infant mortality fell from 80 per 1,000 live births in 1930 to 63 per 1,000 in 1931 under Dr. Garl Raver. County rates ranged 44.1 in Lewis to 148.8 in Wirt. Kanawha's rate was 63.0. A total of 30,326 births were reported, with the statewide birth rate at 25.0 per 1,000 population.
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Virginia
Bable
TIS
Garl Raver
Division of Vital Statistics
State Health Department
Lewis
Wirt
Kanswhe
Kanawha
Clay
Fayette
Boone
Nicholas
Raleigh
Roadie
Jackson
Putnam
West Virginia
North Carolina Democratic Convention Ends in Prohibition Debate
North Carolina delegates at the state convention reject a repeal plank and adopt a majority plank recognizing voters' right to amend the constitution at any time. Roosevelt guidance cited with pledged delegates from multiple districts and states including New York and Pennsylvania. Walton, Byrd, Ritchie and others listed with pledged counts. Public address notes continued lobbying for party unity as the convention adjourns.
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Eratic
Roosevelt
Smith
Qarner
Plosees Lewin
White
Reed
Byrd
Murray
Ritchie
New York
Pennsylvania
Raleigh
N. C
Ths Resolutions Committee
Lightning kills two boys near Lake Hamilton
A severe electrical storm at Lake Hamilton near Youngstown today struck a tree and a shanty, killing aan McClain and Carl Zann and injuring six others. Injured include Eddie Hoffman 11, his brother Wi Mam, Carl Smith, Malph Morgan 24, Harold Bird 12, and Charles Dunmead 18.
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Youngstown
Lake Hamilton
Aan McClain
Carl Zann
Eddie Hoffman
Wi Mam
Carl Smith
Malph Morgan
Harold Bird
Charles Dunmead
Token Jaheiter
S. Shanty
Pat Atrack
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T. E. Keeling
Law Finn
Williarns
Joe Scott
H. L. Mencken
Bee
Mercury
Obio Gee Club
Chicago
McNaught
California
Hoover Norns
March
Bega
Man Fess
Millis
Snell
Walter Newton
United
Yalling
Socom
Irish Free State
Styles UP
Howard
Genuine All Wool
Coats
Deren
Stora
Priestley’s & Farr’s
O.d
Morrison
Ox Howard
Palm Beach
Howard’s
Reconstruction Corporation
Tig Bt
Garner Bli
West Va
North Carolina
Sally
HANES
Plesse
P. H. Hanes Knitting Company
Winston-Salem, N.C
Athletic Union
Hanes Wonderwear
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