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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1932

Page

7

Cannon Comments On Liquor Plank At Convention

Bishop James Cannon Jr of the Methodist Episcopal Church South commented on the Republican prohibition plank. He said the convention did not pledge party followers to any specific course but advised Congress to submit a substitute amendment for state ratification. Cannon would comment again after the Democratic convention action.

Washington James Cannon Methodia Episcopal Church, South Congress Bishop Cannon

Chicago gangsters hold criminal convention for Hoover nomination

In Chicago, gang leaders gathered in the Loop to name a successor to Al Capone with Barker as a leading candidate. The meeting drew Moran, Anixter, and others while shootings punctured the night as bids for control and gambling profits clashed amid police forecasts of further violence.

Chicago Bulets Curena Hoover George Bed Barker Mr. Hoover Catensthiy Protita Betwen Capone “Cyndicate Rum Barker Io Reailty Schrface al” Capora Atlante Penitentiary Medus Old Capone Frank Nitts Joe Fusco Machine Gun Jack" McCurn Lovin’ Puddy" Anixter Billy Skidmore Guna George Bugs) Moran O'Donnell Charles Bub) Quillan Moran St. Valentina’saye Rea Hitt Cicero Crawford Avenue Asmasins Joo Mitt Capone Frank Joren Ith Soya Bluecoate Machine 5 Barker Lett My Mutth Alther

Birthday honors for Joseph Silverstein prominent Charleston attorney

The Gazette celebrates Joseph Silverstein born in Montgomery son of A P and Sean Silverstein. A Virginia Military Institute and University of Pennsylvania graduate, he led Kiwanis in 1930, served as Charleston councilman at large, and held Union League and Shriner memberships. He married Bertha Susman in 1925 and has two children. He captained the Washington and Lee football team in 1914 and remains active in sports.

Mr. Silverstein Montgomery A. P Sean Silverstein Virginia Military Institute University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business Washington and Lee University Kiwanis Club Union League and Charleston Beni-Kedem Temple Omiicon Delta Keppa Society Southmoor Country Club Virginia Street Temple Silverstein Bertha Susman Washington, N.C Joseph Ler, Jr Betty Louise

Final Campaign Meeting Ends Sealed in Controversy

In a heated exchange, Dr. France and supporters claim legal rights were violated as a Hoover nomination is debated. The debated speech and tampered applause spark claims of robbed rights and manipulations at the closing Prance-for-president gathering.

Dr. France Beatt Anciit Dr. Franco Hoover Scott Sandblast Bandblast Snell Mr. Sandhirst Calvin Coolidge

Magic Show Ends Quietly At Psychic Research Lab

Marry Price, director of the London National Laboratory of Psychic Research, intones numbers as a trance unfolds. A bloodied goat appears, shivering in the cold while about 100 spectators watch in silence. Investigators declare the demonstration proves there is no witchcraft at work.

Marry Price Tional Laboratory of Psychical Research London

Edwin F Hill Talks Kiwanis Education at Whitesville Club

Edwin F Hill president of the Washington Kiwanis and former Charleston member spoke on Kiwanis Education at Whitesville weekly dinner. He invited Whitesville members to the July 14 Washington meeting aboard the U S frigate Constitution. R A Morgan of Eunice offered safety methods, G Z Newman discussed telephone line crew safety, J Johnson presided.

Whitesville Edwin F. Hill Washington Kiwanis Club Charleston Club Kiwanis Club Washington Club U S R. A. Morgan Eunice G. Z Newman Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Charleston J. Johnson

Davila Again Is Ruler in Chile

Clashes and a military coup in Santiago topple the Gravistas. Carlos Davila takes command with the support of the armed forces as the two week power struggle ends. Col Grove and Eugenio Matte are detained while 500 communists are arrested and the capital is placed under siege.

Davila Chile Santiago Cotty Ngain Carlos Davila Jumta D.tan Esteban Montero Marina Duke Grove Grove Ferer Socialist Republic of Chile Constitutional Assembly Althoug Inet Eugenio Matte

Obituaries for Mandaville Hill and others in Hernshaw area

Funeral services were held for Mandaville Hill 52 at Hernshaw with burial in Hernshaw cemetery. Surviving are widow, three daughters Ina Keys Eloise Hill and Hettie Hill and four sons Ralph Virgil Edward Emerson Hill, all of Hernshaw. Also listed are Lucinda A. Asbury 67 of Rocky Park died after illness. burial Wallace cemetery, husband Burl Asbury, one son William Asbury, two grandchildren, two brothers J M Kelly J A Selly of Charleston. John H. Kirby 8 Boomer died after short illness. survived by wife Ole Kirby, five children Henry Kirby of St Clairville WR Kirby of Dun ter, Mrs J O Woodyard of Booth Charister, Mrs Fannie Morris and Mrs Goldie Lewis of Snow Hill. burial Boomer cemetery. member of T O O F lodge and Boomer Baptist church. Sarah Virginia Bowe 83 of Woodland Terrace died. survived by four children Mrs Otto Sampson and B R Bowe of Charleston H H Bowe and M R Bowe of Philadelphia. funeral Bartlett Craters chapel St Albans. burial Tesus Hill Cemetery. Rev C L Nesbit officiating. pallbearers C A Specht Nec Colcord N Blater William Hogeman Walter Morrison F G Suttes.

Mandaville Hi Mandaville Hill Hernshaw Hernshaw Cemetery Ina Keys Eloise Hill Hettie HI Ralph Virgil Edward Emerson Hill Lucinda A. Asbury Lucinnda A. Asbury Rock Park Wallace Cemetery Burl Asbury Rocky Park William Asbury J. M. Kelly J. A. Selly Charleston John HW. Kirby John H. Kirby Boomer Ole Kirby Henry H. Kirhy St. Clairville WR. Kirhy Dunter J. O. Woodyard Booth Chariceter Fannie Morris Goldie Lewis Snow Him Boomer Cemetery T. 0. O. F Lodge Sarah Virginia Bowl Sarah Virginia Bowe Woodland Terrace Otto Sampson B. R. Bowe Charlenton H. H. Bowe M. R. Bowe Philadelphia Bartlett Craters Chapel St. Albans Tesus Hill C. L. Nesbit C. A. Specht Nec Colcord N. Blater William Hogeman Walter Morrison F. G. Suttes

Commission Disapproves Of Miners Wage Slash

In Denver the Colorado State Industrial Commission condemned a 36 percent wage cut proposed by Colorado Fuel and Iron. The commission found evidence that miners are not earning a living wage under the existing pay scale and criticized the move as driving workers toward industrial slavery.

Denver Colorado State Industrial Commission Colorado Fuel and Iron Company

Coaching School Held For Dedication Guides to Capitol

State officials and Charleston Chamber committees arranged details for the dedication of the new capitol Monday. A coaching school for state house employees will guide visitors, with Secretary of State George W. Sharp among officials at yesterday’s ceremony. The speaking program at the north entrance begins at two. A parade forms on Kana wha street at eleven.

Charleston Chamber of Commerce State House Capitel George W. Sharp Ald Rotner Simco Fulden Capitol Uhe North Kanawha Street

Verdict for Galperin Music Co. in piano suit

The jury in circuit court awarded the Galperin Music Company $1,248.50 against Mrs. Casci who bought a piano claiming misrepresentation of its condition. Casci traded in a radio valued at 1876 as part payment. A separate case saw Kathryn Lurber vs Lane Co. settled for 25,000 in personal injury damages from a Whitesville automobile crash. A third matter, Janet Walker versus J Bedwinek, was continued to Monday.

Eircuit Galperin Music Company Lulu D Casci Kathryn Lurber Cherieston 3. M. Gates Lane Company Charleston Donald Clark Whitesville Janet Walker R. Wi. Walker J. Bedwinek

Soldiers Rally as 3000 Camp Capitol Grounds for Bonus Vote

Reinforcements poured into the capitol grounds as 3000 men gathered around Brig. Gen. Pelham Granaford, chief of police, predicting no trouble after the vote. Commander-in-Chief Walter Waters declared the bill beaten yet vowed to stay and recruit more men until change came. He urged organizing into columns and returning to camp as crowds cheered for Rep. Wright Patman and booed Hoover.

Capitol Pelham DD. Granaford United States Army Alfred J. Headley Walter Waters Senate Waters Thhem Water Wright Pataran Tex Hoover

Debaters Confront Veterans in Capitol Amid Silent Debate

A lengthy session in the Capitol drew veterans to the galleries while political figures urged aid for the unemployed. Senators La Follette and Norris pressed for work creation, urging support for all veterans. The vote on the bonus bill failed, with police keeping order as spectators voiced mixed reactions.

Bob" LeFollette Wisconsin George W. Norrin Nebraska Norcia Norris Deys jSix LaFollette Morris Joba Ashurst Wall Street Senate Blaine Brookhart Fraser N. D Norbeck Dr. Robinson Ind Schall Minn Steiner Ore Ariz Black

Two Men Flee From Burning Automobile After Standoff

Police searched for two men after a car fire call on Ridgey avenue and Birch Street. The car appeared to be stolen and not burning. drivers fled when smoke rose from under the hood. Investigations indicate the driver was intoxicated. both men remain missing amid ongoing inquiries and related political party lists appear in the surrounding text.

Barker Teo Manawha Street Wlieve Rigtey Avenue Birch Street Amel Suening Wallace Bien Serge Jules Waterloo

Congress Debates Furlough Plan Amid Economic Conferees

Debates over federal pay furloughs continue as Hoover presses for a five day week for government workers. Conferees fail to reconcile furlough measures with salary cuts, while the House approves a resolution for a world economic conference and debates war debt cancellation.

Associated Press Hoover Congress Ettenta House xxx McFadden House

Furlough System Battle Marks House Debate Shift

The house faces a vote on the furlough system after earlier rejection as Chairman McDuffie urges action on a provision for a flag cot, likely with a harsher amend ment. Hoover statements arrive after a draft related to tithe aid amid talks on broader federal moves and employment.

House McDuffie Hoover Pitt

Debt payments and seeking common peace in Europe

M. Herriot urged the German people to understand France seeks not to worsen others’ woes but to work for common good and peace. He warned that canceling debts cannot restore economic balance and that security and political peace depend on economic health and fair debts and reparations.

M. Herriot Tose

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