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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1931

Page

12

Itls Diagnosed As Stagnation

New York June 17 C F Kettering vice president General Motors told a national advertising team that business will recover when products are made people want to buy He warned industrial stagnation is the country’s trouble and blamed excessive standardization Monotonous models dampen demand He urged shifting energy to goods people will purchase for real improvement

New York C. F. Kettering General Motors Corporation American Advertising

Naval Leader Talks At White Sulphur

David S. Ingalls assistant secretary of the navy for aeronautics arrived at White Sulphur Springs from Cincinnati after funeral services for his uncle George H. Ingalls vice president for traffic at New York Central. He addressed the International meeting of the Society of Automotive Engineers urging emphasis on air craft in warfare and greater U S development of this navy phase.

White Sulphur Springs David S. Ingalls the Navy Aeronautics Piace Cincinnati George Hosdly Ingalls New ‘York Central Railroad Jar Ingalls Society of Automotive Engineers United States

New Revolt Faces Spanish Province

Madrid reports rumor that Gen. Mattines Anido, former captain general of Barcelona, travels to Navarre to marshal an army for placing Prince Jaime de Bourbon on the Spanish throne. Anido faces prosecution by the current government.

Madrid Heraldo of Adadria Mattines Anido Barestona Navarre Jaime de Bourbon Spain Anido Barcelona

Publishers Urged To Quit Radio Programs

In Asheville on June 17 Louis Hoffman of the St Louis Star urged newspapers to discontinue Faceg radio programs at the International Circulation Manager association convention. He said cooperation is needed, otherwise it would be unfair for some papers to carry the program while others drop it.

Asheville F. C Louis’ Hoffman St. Louis Star International

Quake Shocks Japan Triggered Mass Nighttime Panic

A sharp earthquake struck a large portion of Japan around 9 pm causing widespread alarm as thousands rushed into the streets. Initial reports cited minor damage in Tokyo and Yokohama with no casualties.

Tokio Japan Tokle Yokohama

Gas Price Cut Announced by Retailers in Ohio

Gasoline prices in Ohio will drop statewide by 3 cents per gallon with high test at 19 cents and regular at 16 cents, announced by major retailers in a late today statement from Cleveland.

Cleveland

Obituaries for Jones Harmon and Related Deaths in Huntington

Obituary notices report the deaths of John Hawley Jones of Fourth Avenue Huntington aged about, widow Helen R Jones, son Vernon E Jones of Middletown and daughter Mrs J S Wella of Charleston. Other notices list Robert B Jones 65 of Altman with six children, Howard Dale Harmon 33 died in Nitro survived by widow and four children, and funeral details including locations at Huntington and Antiock with pallbearers named.

John Hawley Jones Fourth Avernue Huntington Charleston Helen ‘ R. Jones Vernon E. Jones Middletown J. S. Wella Robert B. Jones Robert Howard Dale Harmon Nitro Robert Harmon Configence P. H. Hannon Jeasle Harmon Antioch J. R. Reynold Anflock Olmer Harrison Philips L. H H. Kessle Harry Honaker Wave Honaker Clarence Yongker

Stewart Returns to Practice in Charleston

Melville Stewart, former state supervisor of physical education, recently graduated from West Virginia University College of Law, opened a Charleston office, and moved his family from Morgantown to 918 Garden Street. He was elected by the faculty to the Order of the Coll. He had resigned two years ago to study law and had been a student editor of the West Virginia Law Quarterly.

Melville Stewart West Virginia University State House Hag Law Charleston Morgantown Ato the Houss Garden Street Stewart West Virginia Law Quarterly Order of the Colf

Hawks Again Sets Air Speed Marks

Captain Frank Hawks, an American aviator, set a new speed record flying from London to Rome and back in 12 hours 27 minutes. He averaged just over 200 miles per hour over 1,800 miles, departing 5:31 p.m. and landing at Croydon at 5:38 p.m. after a lunch break in Rome.

London Frank M. Hawks Europe Rome Hawks Croydon Field

Widow's plea buys nine day delay for McLean case

In Washington DC, Justice Jesse Adking granted a nine day extension in the case involving Mrs. Ed ward B. McLean, estranged wife of the Washington Post publisher. Frank J. Hogan urged respect for the minor sons’ interests amid dramatic courtroom moments.

Washington Edward B. McLean Washington Fest District of Columbia Supreme Court Jesse ©. Adking Frank J. Hogan McLean McLeans

Potato Tour Locates 200 Farmers in Pleasants County

Four Potato Fields Howard M Gore state commissioner of agriculture Dee Grane and 5 0 Sherwood of the extension division of West Virginia university head a potato tour. About 200 farmers inspect potato Melds and study problems of potato growers in Pleasants County.

Howard M. Gore Dee Grane Sherwood West Virginia University Pleasants County

London Statement Aids Death Probe

A London statement outlines details in Starr Faithfull’s death probe. It notes she left an exit after drinking and mentions she had a “wonderful time” with two theatrical men, Jack Greenaway and Frace Winston, the night before her disappearance. Authorities explore whether she was left to die or died by her own action amid drug evidence and conflicting reports about a mysterious man known as Bruce.

Stanley Faithfull Starr Jack Greenaway Frace Winston Bruce Faithfull Peggy Hopkins Joyce Miriam Hopkins Pearcy Ray Svarch Greetismway Winston Jett Henry Goldstein Europe Goldstein King Dr. Carr Starr King Long Beach Tucker Carr

Negro Confesses Robbery in Bluefield Heist

Clarence Henderson a 17 year old Black man confessed to robbing the Turk Small Loan office in Bluefield on May 14 and stealing diamond rings valued at 12000 dollars. He said the rings were buried near Bluefield and authorities began recovering them from the riding place he described. The confession followed his arrest in a separate scientist office burglary case.

Bluefield Clarence Henderson Turk Small Loan Company Henderson Scientist

Aid From Capone Roosevelts Urges Agents Help

June 17 New York report says federal investigators expect aid from Capone associates as they pursue organized crime probes. George Mel Gallo notes NY agents and multiple departments coordinate while indictments and trials loom for income tax and prohibition cases. Roosevelt urges tariffs talks and greater trade, seeking quicker market moves and new policy ideas.

New York Scarface al"' Capone America Chicago Capone Washington United States George Mel Gallo Stilee Medalle Aesccrt

Bar Examinations Set for September 9 10

State bar exams will be held at the state house on September 8 and 10. William B. Mathews clerk of the supreme court and secretary of the examining board announces. Applications must be filed ten days before the examinations. Walton Shepherd Jr Charleston has been admitted to practice before the supreme court.

State House Wiliam 3B Mathews Supreme Court Examining Board Walton Shepherd, Jr Charleston

Humphreys Arrives From Denver in Plane

A. E. Humphreys of Denver arrived at Charleston airport after a ten hour flight from Denver in his private tri motor club cabin plane. He is the son of the late Gal. A. E. Humphreys of Charleston and Denver and was accompanied by his wife and Eddie Brooks. The trip from Denver to St. Louis took seven hours and they spent the night there before continuing to Charleston in three hours. The return trip will go via Rochester, Minnesota.

A. E. Humphreys Denver Charleston Humphreys Gal Eddie Brooks St. Louis L Rechester

President Hoover Addresses Lincoln Theme in Texas

President Hoover spoke at a Texas shrine praising Lincoln as a symbol of union and human rights. He noted six decades since Lincoln’s death, the country faces dangers and readjustments as America grows stronger among nations amid a changing world. The address in Tyler on June 17 emphasized national unity and resilience.

America Mr. Hoover Lincoln Hoover Tyler Tex Texas

Lincoln and the enduring value of our national heritage

The passage reflects on Lincoln's view that the national heritage is worth keeping and that upholding it requires obedience to and enforcement of law. It notes the evolving human needs across generations and the ongoing adventure of government and civic duties at home and abroad.

Agane Lincoln

Cities Service Oil Earnings in Drop

Cities Service Oil earnings for May show a drop from 1930 figures. Net to common stock and reserves is 84 cents, with gross earnings totaling 9.92 million versus 5.83 million in 1930. The May results reflect a decline in earnings available for common dividends and reserves.

New York Cities Service Company

Foundations undermined by petroleum price structure failure

A fragmented report notes undermining of the petroleum price structure within Unit 6G. The article states that changes will take effect on Saturdays, outlining potential impacts on local markets and pricing dynamics.

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