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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1931

Page

4

Damages Fixed in Patent Suit Over Coal Cleaning Device

BLUEFIELD June 20 Luther Scott special master in federal court today filed a report fixing damages of 117112.95 for the American Coal Cleaning corporation of Welch against the Gulf Smokeless Coal company and Roberts and Schaler of Chicago for alleged patent infringement. The five year litigation followed a 1926 filing, with a 1929 decision and appeals to the circuit court and Supreme Court, which refused a writ.

Bluefield Luther Scott Gosf Cleaning Corporation Welch Gulf Smokeless Coal Com Any and Roberts and Schaler Chicago Gulf Company Roberts and Schatyer Woel Mace Widge Georges W. McClintic American Coal Cleaning Corporation United States Circuit Court of Appeals United States Supreme Court Dannery

London Letter Urges tariff plan to revive British industry

Economists in London argue Britain must complete industrial rationalisation to compete in world markets. The Federation of British Industries proposes a 30 percent cut in social service costs, emergency tariffs, a tariff board, and railway reorganization to restore confidence and purchasing power. The report notes tariff strategies could aid some sectors while indirectly benefiting others through anti dumping and internal demand growth.

Federation of British Industries Ganges Dole Federation Miis Devel Trea Oswasid Mosley New Party England Federation Committee Britain United Kingdom

Readings of Readers Feelings Drive Fiction Bias

A California study uses galvanometers at a state teachers college to gauge reader emotion across history and literature. Results suggest fiction elicits stronger reactions than nonfiction, with critics praising Shaw's The Apple Cart in Dublin for its timely satire and optimistic view of the future.

Ban Diego Calif State Teachers College American Association For the Advancement of Sefence Dublin Yre Land George Bertard Shaw Galate G. Bernard Shaw Sid

Cherry Picker Fatally Hurt in Orchard Accident

Joseph Edens, 54, farmer of Tuppers Creek, died after a fall from a cherry tree in his orchard last Monday. He was treated at Mountain State hospital center but succumbed the next day as the seriousness of injuries was noted. Survived by widow, five daughters Dorle Tate Sadie Calender Helen Williams Guthrie Gusta Eliza Edens and son Robert Edens. Body moved to Long and Johnson funeral parlors.

Joseph Edens Tuppers Creek Mountain State Hospital Ceater Edens Edena Dorle Tate Sadie Calender Helen Williama Guthrie Gusta Eliza Edens Robert Long Jonnson

Sweeney Promoted To Group Supervisor

B. Sweeney, manager of the southern section of the Wheeling Equitable Insurance company agency, announced last night that O. S. Sayre, Charleston district supervisor, has been promoted to group supervisor for the entire agency. The announcement was made et a.

An B. Sweeney Wheeling Equitable Insurance Company Agency O. S. Sayre Charleston

Sweeney presides conference at Ruffner Hotel

A conference at the Ruffner hotel was presided over by Mr. Sweeney. A luncheon followed the conference. Henry Kranz from the New York home office presented. Sweeney told agents that May business rose 16 percent over May 1930.

Ruffner Hotel Mr. Sweeney New York Henry ©. Kranz

Arm Amputation After Accident in Marmet

A 38 year old man, a. w. Dalton of Marmet, had his right arm amputated at Kanawha Valley Hospital after a car sideswiped by a truck and rolled over on Marmet road. Driver of the truck not yet identified. The report also notes a separate discussion on Hittite horse training dating to 3000 B C and its ancient military implications.

A. W. Dalton Marmet Kanawha Valley Hospital Mar

German Dancing Wave Receding After War

Berlin reports a collapse in postwar dance culture as money tightens. The Palais de Danse, once a beacon for Berlin’s fashionably wealthy, faces bankruptcy alongside other glittering clubs as taxes bite and patronage collapses.

King George Enjoys Quiet Game of Pool

London reports King George favors billiards and pool nightly after dinner often with staff or a friend. He praises Australian master Walter Lindrum but rates himself not a strong player. Duke of York is the best left handed royal billiardist, while the Duke of Gloucester rivals him at times. The Prince of Wales seldom plays.

London George Walter Lindrum Lindrum Ling Duke of York Duke of Gloucester Prince of

Home Brew Charge Hits Two Arrests in City

Police last night arrested Wilora Kyall and Belle Hell ons on possession of home brew charges. About 24 pints were alleged found on the premises. Allens running in Great Britain during the first nine months of 1929 totaled 380,017, compared with 264,775 in the same period the previous year.

Wilora Kyall Belle Hell Ons Allens Great Britain

Hoover Moves To Strengthen The World Economy

Berlin reports praise from German leaders as President Hoover proposes broad action to aid Europe. Cabinet meets with Bruening and Curtius. American intent to support stabilizing efforts is noted. London observers compare Hoover’s plan to wartime aid and expect continued consultation with Mellon. Paris auto show lists over 1,000 firms showcasing parts and products.

McConnell to Appears On Stage At Local Theater

Ed McConnell, known as Radio's most unique personality, will perform songs stories and humor at the Hearse Theater Thursday through Saturday. The famed broadcaster draws fans nationwide with a fan mail of over 300000. He jokes about simple tastes and generous donations while engaging the audience with requests and light commentary.

McConnell Hearse Theater Oison Rug Company Alladin Lampe United States Canada

Obituary notices from Guthrie and Norwood area

Obituaries report Eugenes Legg eight year old son of Mr and Mrs K W Legg of Guthrie died in a local capital. Funeral from Legg home Monday at two with burial in family cemetery. George W Midkiff of Dana died yesterday at Hopemont after long illness. Esther Gabany 24 wife of V le ia Gabany of Whiteville died yesterday. Miller Midkiff father W Midkiff and sister Mrs Harold P Winchester, with three brothers Otis Edgar Clarence of Charleston. Funeral at Simpson's parlors then Calvary Baptist church Monday at three in Masonic order with honorary pallbearers named. David Edward Wallace son of John and Lucinda Carruthers Wallace died Friday at 3013 Regent Avenue Norwood. He was 68. Funeral Monday morning.

Eugenes Legg Eugen Legg K. W. Legg Guthrie Lege Buria George W. Minkitt George W. Midkif Dana Hopemont Midkiff Hatfield Campbells Creax Can Company Mra Esther Goabany Magonic Order Malden Shriner Esther Gabany V. Leia Bla A.O. Gabeny Whiteaville Gulip Miller Midkiff W. Midkiff Algter Harold P. Winchester Thompkine Otis Edgar Clarence Charleston Simpson Calvary Baptist Church Masonic Order Harry Cantabury Dan Bnyder W. H. Cantabury Fred Reynolds J. B. Rensford J. Gardiner Edward Wilson Harry Slack Daria Edward Wallace David Edward Wallace John and Lucinda Carruthers Wallace Regent Avenue Norwood

Chesapeake Bay Oyster Is Saved After Conservation Push

ANNAPOLIS Md June 20 The Chesapeake Bay oyster population has been revived by new conservation laws and cross state cooperation with Virginia The legislature approved funding to open new oyster grounds and to close parts of the Great Choptank River for two years Dr R V Truitt notes sowing shells at breeding sites as a key method and a plan to cut an inlet at Sinepuxent Bay to boost salinity and seafood value to about 1 000 000 annually The oyster has faced decline since 1880 to 2 000 000 bushels in recent years but measures are reversing the trend

Annapolis Chesapeake Bay Maryland Virginia R. V. Truitt Chesapeake Bay Biological Laboratory and Atlantic Ocean Ocean City Trutt

Will Build Cottages To Withstand Shocks

Belgrade report says South Serbia will get earthquake resistant cottages to prevent future devastation. King Alexander summoned Italian architects to show a proven design as government plans to spend 100,000,000 on rebuilding shattered regions. The aim is sturdier homes for peasants, a significant shift in Yugoslavian policy.

Belgrade Serbia Alexander Italy

Obituary mentions Mrs Gabany survives husband and two sisters

Mrs Gabany 18 survives by her husband, two sisters, and her parents. The funeral is set for tomorrow in Winchester. The article notes she is tied to the Fu Gna Coal company superintendent, Willesville, and lists a son Jack and daughter Patricia among the survivors.

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