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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1929

Page

8

Delay in Mexican Church Settlement Persists

In Mexico City on June 20 reports said hope for a settlement of the Mexican church controversy remained uncertain as negotiators pressed toward an agreement. Vatican sources denied any settlement, noting President Portes Gil’s insistence that Catholic clergy submit to Mexico’s constitution before public rites.

Vatican City Osservatore Romano Vatican Pubdjenca Zamilib Portes Gil Mexico

Shields Named Acting President At Des Moines U

Dr. T T Shields was named acting president of Des Moines University for reorganizational purposes and reelected president of the board of trustees. Edith Robman was reelected secretary of the trustees. Two opposing members were not reelected amid protests by about 400 students. A flurry of salary petitions and a mass faculty discharge followed the controversy.

Des Moines T. T. Shields Reries Dea Monee University Controvere Ey Ubivarity Board of Tustees Mise Edith Rebotan Soara of Trusters Schlelis Nebmad Shields Wayman Miner Stevens Dee Moines Ncwty

Obituaries Gather for Williams Harrison McMillian Westcott Willems

Several local obituaries note the deaths of Mrs Mary Catherine Williams aged four at her grandfather J R Williams home in South Ruffner and Nick Gers Hick Gers of Coalburg. Samantha Bell Harrison aged 57, and Mrs Sallie F McMillian aged 52. Westcott Willems of Charleston died at home with funeral services planned at Firs t Church. James Zogg and Alma Elisabeth Zogg also mentioned with funeral arrangements to follow.

Mars C. Williams Mary Catherine Williams J. R. Willams South Ruffner W. A.williams Joe Willams Robert Wieara Coot J. Williams Asheford Wallara Willams Kanawha City J. FR Willians Booth Ruftner End Daugo Laura Thomas Ruth Mooney Nick Gers Hick Gers Coalburg Samantha Bell Harrison Hartiaonthe Edward V Ghdaxer Fibon Oldakey Ofte Mary James Ervin McGrew Macy Steele Mars Ella Bush W. G. Slaughter Sallie F. McMillian Myre Battle F. McMillian Jontr G. McMillian Goaborn Street Robert Blount Boring Fork Ella Mays Maldnn Allemany Pittsburgh M.D. Seeley Youngstown Kate Grass Charleston Charles Thomas Grans Malden McMillien Baptist Temple Temple Spring Hut Cemetery Zogg Montross Drive South Charleston Dia Horns Wrother Carl Gogg Alma Elisabeth Zogg Jeter

Snook Confesses Slaying Ohio State Co Ed Theora Hix

Dr James H Snook a Columbus physician confessed to murdering Theora Hix Ohio State University co ed after a long police interview aided by reporters Garang Hick and James Fusco The confession came after mounting evidence including blood stains on a shirt and a broken alibi The killer had previously denied any involvement but gradually broke down under interrogation and was taken to county jail for formal proceedings

Snook Otto Phillips Cp. Long Long Chester Blom Miss Hix Mer Bete Columbus Bano Chio Giel Spook Harry Harry , French French Shellenbarger Otto Phillipa James H. Snook Theora Hix Ohio State University Garang Hick United Press James B. Fusco The Columbus Citizen Marion T. Meyers Hick Fusco Meyers Shock Larry van Skaik

Births Announced for Henderson and Nearan Families

A boy was born last night to Mr and Mrs Johro Henderson at Rt Francis Dospital. A baby boy was also born to Mr and Mrs Meyer Nearan of Charicotan.

Johro Henderson Rt. Francis Dospital A Bey Meyer Nearan Charicotan

Editor's Outing Opens Here Today

The Charleston editors host their annual outing at the Daniel Boone hotel with Governor William G. Conley as the first speaker. An Andrew Price and other editors join the program along with entertainment by the Haviland sisters and magician Alvin Snyder. A sight-seeing bus leaves at 1 30 PM and local clubs and firms are listed as associate hosts.

Melody Boye Gil and Schadel Datel Boone Hotel William G. Conley Daniel Boone Review the Mail the Gazette Andrew Price Marlinton West Virginia Historical Society Haviland Sisters Alvin Snyder W. . Barger Kayser The Minerst News Robert Pemberton St. Marys Boyd Jarrell Huntington Herald-Dispatch H. &. Ogden Wheeling Riley Wilson Charleston W. R. Tucker Tucker Charley Coy Ralph Burdette Daniel Boone Hotel Uss Dor Onli Charleston Gazette Charleston Mail West Virginia Review Hasta West Virginia Benool Journal West Virginia Medical Jouwnal Wild Life Magazine United Fuel Gar Company Blue and Gray Transit Company Charleston Interurban Railways Company Appalachian Electric Power Company West Virginia Water Service Company Chesapeake and H. A Davenport Freg O. Blume M. Kent-ley John Laing T. J. Robson J. 0. Takin K. Payne M. T. Davin, Jr HW. D. Jarrece Gastineau TF. C. McKinley Briscoe Peyton Jease V. Sullivan

Tariff Fight Looms With Next Congress

A speech warns that farmers will rally for a general tariff reduction if export branches suffer. President Hoover favors no broad revision without clear industry suffering evidence. Critics say pledges to farmers must be honored or support for reform will grow.

Mance Committee Hoover Amarin Agriculture

Merger Forms Intanda Utilities Inc Across Mid-Atlantic

New merger plan creates Intanda Utilities Inc absorbing West Virginia Maryland and Virginia utilities through a combination of Montgomery Gas Company Boone County Utlaibles and West Virginia service firms. The capitalization includes 7000 shares par value and 940000 shares common stock with five year convertible features and outstanding authorized stock totals.

New York Connoll Klotlon Uthbler Companies Pennsylvania West Virgluia Mary~land Virginia Mieana Intanda Ullilties. Inc Montgomery Gas Company West Virginia Boone County Utlaibles, Inc Vite Ginls We Inland Service Soporte Martinaburg Charlottesvile Precericksburg Hagerstown Ine Lane AuWting, Inc Compton

Cannon Admits Stock Gambling in Campaign Turbulence

Washington dispatch reports Bishop James Cannon Jr admitting involvement in various stock transactions over years. He denounced press coverage as attempts to undermine his influence in the Virginian campaign and tied telegrams with Senator Giles and New York Evening World to political aims. He questioned why his stock dealings became fodder for national papers amid the presidential and Virginia campaigns.

Washington Dne Virelfila James Cannon, Jr Citrien mm New York Kate and Company Gennon Giles Virginia New York Evening World Hin Atock Pver Senator Class New York Evenink World Kell Times Ettarke Thaay Alfred Emith Raskohiam Southern

Realtors Discuss Project Problems On Washington Street

Charleston Real Estate board met at Hotel Ruffner to discuss Washington Street widening city airport site and national market. They favored widening Washington Street by three to ten feet, considered Levi as airport site, and noted potential rise in property values with boulevard plans. The board also reviewed the National Association of Realtors survey showing 47 percent of cities more active, 33 percent less active, and 20 percent unchanged.

Washington Street Charleston Real Estate Board Ruffner Levi Charleston Hugh May Bradford Jess Kanawha Trent National Association of Real Eatate

Virginia Congressman Tucker to Wed Next Week

New York June 20 Representative Henry St George Tucker of Virginia, a member of a sub committee investigating judge Grover Moscowitz, will marry next Wednesday at Culpeper to Mary Jane Williams 63, longtime superintendent of the Louise Home for Needy Southern Women in Washington.

New York Henry St. George Tucker Virginia Home Judiciary Committee United States I Grover M. Moscowitz Culpepper Mary Jane Willliams Louise Home

Gleanings From Police Blotter

A rundown of local auto accidents and thefts. Herbert Jonea and Lonnie Adkins were involved in separate crashes on Indiana avenue and Wilson Hollow, with damage to fenders, running boards and headlights. Stolen vehicles from Milliron, Wom and Clarlenton Brokerage were recovered by police. Ramie Haddar faced assault charges related to R Bowling and Garrett. A Ford coupe with moonshine was confiscated on Penhsylvania avenue. An unidentified man fled the scene of an auto incident.

Herbert Jonea Costelle Street Indiana Venta Volock Lonnie Adkins Ellesheth Street Wil Hanna Raymond City Wilson Hollow J. W. Wom Obig Avenue Yeanerday Clarlenton Hale’ Atreet Axsault Ramie Haddar Wallace Blang Om R. Bowling Ill Garrett Blox Wis Duck Ewers

Exhume Body In Murder Case As Poison Suspected

In Havre de Grace Maryland Edward Stone husband of Mrs Hattle Blone will have his body exhumed tomorrow for vise vera examination following the coroner jury recommendation State's Attorney W Worthington Hopking said if poison is found in Edward Stone's body then the bodies of Mrs Mary Emma Stone and Edgar Stone will also be exhumed In Chicago pedigrees do not a dog make and Irene Lastie McLaughlin a former dancer now with Orphans of the Storm sues Irving Hopkins 17 to recover a dog she bought for 5 at a pet shop Hopkins calls the dog a mutt and the judge tells the parties to call it a dog only as the case continues next Wednesday

Mito Hix Bnook Brook Sadet Be Sale Miss Hix Miss Mix Ane County Grant Snook Havre DE Grace Edward Stone Huseband Mra Hattle Blone George W. Worthington Hopking E@ward Stone Polson Mary Emma Stone Edgar Stone Hopkles Chicago Iene Lastie McLaughlin Irving Hopkins Evanston Hopkins McLaughlin Seis McLaughin Madison Street Esmethese Indien Perate Hpkins Mins Fem Ais. McLaugh Lin Charles G. Franklin Dent Hopkine

Prayer Services Endorse Unity at St Albans Methodist

The St Albans union prayer services at the Methodist Episcopal Church South drew a large congregation on Wednesday at eight o'clock. Mrs J W Holloran led the program with hymns prayers and solos by Mrs M F Mavens of Charleston and Mr and Mrs Holloran. The event featured talks on stewardship and giving, concluding with a communal hymn and prayer.

Methodist Episcopal Church South J.W. Holloran J. E. Myers M. F. Mavens Charleston O. R. Snodgrass Mra. L. Riggieman Barboursville Cousar, Jr Miro A. E. O'Dell

Lightning Hits Milk Cup in Moundsville Incident

A lightning strike near a door last night knocked a tin cup of milk from Jono Wekof’s hand. the cup fell but the milk spilled, and bystander witnesses described the event as a close call without serious injury.

Moundsville Jono Wekof

Problem of Relief Falls Upon Hoover

The article discusses the relief plan with stabilization corporations for 40 commodities, distributing funds by need. It aims to stabilize markets, dispose surpluses, and elevate farmers to paying levels while promoting cooperation for self sufficiency, though officials admit uncertainty about outcomes and implementation in Washington.

Hoover Waahington

Starts Search For Son Reported Dead

Mrs Mudge Loving Powers aid governors of Georgia and South Carolina in seeking her son Harry Clay Loving 22 who disappeared after a 1826 fire at a home near Ocilla Georgia. A letter from the home owner and a postal card from Brooklyn bolstered belief he was alive.

Huntington Plana Georgia South Carolina Mudge Loving Powers Harry Clay Loving Nave Ocilla Powers Ati Brooklyn

Peterson's Ointment Heals Sores Ulcers Says Readers

A dated testimonial praises Petersons Ointment as a universal remedy for leg ulcers piles eczema itching skin and burns. Mrs Mark Richards of Lake Linden Michigan reports rapid pain relief from a leg sore and urges others to try the 35 cent gem box.

Weller Petéreon Peterson Fiat Mark Richards Lake Linden Mich

Nervous Women Praise Capudine Ad

Delicate women with high nerve strain praise Capudine for quick soothing of tense nerves and relief from periodic pains headaches and neck and side pains. The liquid form acts almost instantly without opiates and does not upset the stomach. Sold by druggists in 30c and 60c sizes.

Ady

Boris to Wed Kyra Amid Rumored European Engagements

Rumors center on Boris and Princess Kyra with likeliest allies Giovanna of Italy and Venne of Romania. Queen Marie halted Kyra’s mother from leading farmers during the Bumenta queen’s France tour. A meeting occurred at Dinard where speculation the grand duke’s family facilitates talks persists.

Boris

Institute Airport Site Is Inspected For City Plan

Officials studied multiple locations for a first rate airport. The Institute site won preference for accessibility, drainage, river proximity, and land value, with support from Murphy of the commerce department and local aviators Mayes Hetzel Magee. The Kanawhan City site was ruled out and High Lawn considered but costly.

Winton Owen D. Murphy United States Department of Commerce Murphy Howard Mayes West Virginms Air Service Chris Hetzel Mayes Harold A. Magee West Virginia Air Service Mayen Moore Air Corps National Guard New York Central Railway Charles~ton High Lawn Kanawhan Lower Falls Ibwae

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