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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1929

Page

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Romance Ends as Girl Seeks 250000 Heart Balm

Miss Ann Livingston testified in Chicago court that a romance with 61 year old Franklin Hardinge began on a train and ended when he proposed marriage with a contract to protect his estate. She seeks 250000 in heart balm claiming his remarks and gifts were part of a plan to woo and trap her. Hardinge, a Chicago speed inventor, counters that he was lonely and proposed only to protect his heirs.

Chicago Ann Livingston Cupid Franklin Hardinge Hardinge Kansas City Denver East Lake City Livingston Tulas Ohina Benjamin Bhelich Hila Ambitioh Clerry Mill Honaire San Francieso Tular Dave Abe Herdinge Wes Lonely Add Roe Hensite Mins Livingston Ualn

Spencer Lad Killed as Auto Driver Is Held

Spencer June 21 James Booth six year old son of Mr and Mrs Crede Booth of Dilings was killed when struck by an automobile driven by J H Howell of Smithyills O A coroner s jury charged Howell with unlawful killing and he was placed in jail for preliminary hearing tomorrow W Ryan prosecuting attorney and Howell lost control of his car which swerved from the road and struck the boy who was walking eight feet from the highway.

Readin’ by the Test Rock and a Lucky Night

A battered speaker recalls a late night with a bruising consequence for staying out late. The tale centers on mischief, a careless choice, and a stubborn determination to endure the fallout.

Spaniards Make Initial Hop Toward New York Flight

Spanish aviators led by Maj Ramon Franco progress toward America on a trans Atlantic leg. Four airmen, including Commander Eduardo Gonsales Gallarza and Capt Julia Ruleue, depart from Cartagena and head for the Azores after passing Cape San Vicente.

Azores New York Cadiz Spain Ramon Franco Cape of San Vicente Portugal Atlantic Ocean Cartegena America South Atlantic Eduardo Gonsales Gallarza Julia Rule Ue Alds Pedro Madaringa Alcazarus Air Field Fayal Nix Nam Atay Franco S Pam Halifax Avistors Wachington Infante Alfonso Captainsimine Iglesias Latin America Yellow Bird United States Darshlet Bridgeport

Witnesses Seek Tariff Changes In Senate Hearings

Washington June witnesses urged tariff changes focusing on agriculture during a week and a half of hearings on the House tariff bill. Subcommittees heard from Cherry importers and domestic producers over duties on pitted cherries, flax seed, milk feeds, and burlap bags, with discussions on silk and earthen wares also in focus.

Washington George McGowan New York National Presarvera Association Italy J. Mt. Waleb Ed Valorems

Riddling of Craft Object of Probe

Ontario provincial police pursue investigations into a Canadian pleasure craft fired upon by United States customs after a Detroit river incident. Deputy Commissioner Alfred Cuddy reviews details with Attorney General W. H. Price and contemplates a protest to Ottawa. A separate gun battle between a rum runner boat and a customs speedboat is under review for possible charges. The suspected rum runners, if identified, may face attempted murder charges and surrender requests from Canada to the United States. Also report from Oak Point on a motor boat seized with eighty cases of gin, two men detained, identity not released.

United States Customs Detroit River Ontario Alfred £. Cuddy W. H. Price Ottawa United States Cuddy Customs Walter &. Petty Detroit Ruth Funners Canada Dominion Browkville

German Cabinet Accepts Young Plan for Reparations

Berlin reports the German cabinet after talks with Foreign Minister Gustav Stresemann decided to accept the Owen D Young plan for reparations settlement. The unanimous decision aims to advance a conference among involved governments and expects withdrawal of Allied troops from the Rhineland.

Berlin Gustav Stresemann Owen D. Young Banja Rhineland

Nebraskan Named as Director for Hoover Budget Bureau

President Hoover announced Colonel J G Roop of Nebraska as director of the budget bureau succeeding Herbert M whose resignation took effect weeks earlier. Roop is in Santa Domingo with the Dawes commission reorganizing that country s finances. A World War II lieutenant colonel and Penn graduate, Roop previously served as assistant director for one year before entering private business.

Washington Hoover Tvery J G. Roop Nebraska Roop Herbert M Santa Domingo Dawes Budeget Assatant Businest Ecole One of Engineers University of Pennsylvania

Hoover Will Visit In Virginia Today

Washington dispatch reports President Hoover postponed plans for a trip to his fishing preserve near Madison Virginia due to heat. He will stop at Kinstead in the morning to inspect a mall before leaving, accompanied by Secretary Hyde and others aboard.

Hoover Virginia Wabilington Houver Tomate Madison Kindeete Hyde Lawrence Richey Jock T. Boone

Names in big cleanup by federal cops

Federal authorities published 196 names in a vast conspiracy case to defy prohibition. Indictments span 24 states plus the District of Columbia, naming firms and individuals linked to supplying bottles, labels, and materials for alleged bootlegging operations. A second wave in Indiana lists 176 defendants tied to Fort Wayne and Angola area activities, including an ex sheriff and an Oliver motel owner, amid broader liquor conspiracy charges.

New York UPI Ccase Englwid Holland France Cuba Canada Individunix Glickstein Termer Brooklyn District of Columbia California Connecticut Florida Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Missouri New Jersey Onta Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas Wisvoneth Evans Robert Lindau Overholt Distilling Corporation Broadford Joseph” W. Parker Brockway @nies company, Inc Brockway George" A. Mengle Arthur” L. McLauchlin Fred Marshall Joseph District of Calubia Conecticut Ohio Wisconsin Pure Chasers Jacob Bernson Kandace Bernson Bernson Distribute Los Angeles Samuel Richlin Alina Sam Richlin Wilshire Bottle and Supply Company Los Anpetes Simuel Peck Alina Sam Feck Morris Gordon Detroit G. Bottle Exchange Paul Bachrach Phil Bachrach Philippa" Bachrach United Bar and Bottle Company Houston South Bend Ind Fort Wayne Alten County Guy Emerick Angola Vhel South Brod Andrew C. Welaburg Olliver Welsburg Wills Ring

Shootings by Dry Officers Criminal Says School Head

River Forest June 21 UP Dr W H Kenn president of River Crest Concordia college condemned the practice of prohibition officers shooting down innocent citizens at the Mississippi synod of the Missouri Synod Lutheran church. He urged laws to restrain criminals and insisted executions without fair trial are unAmerican and criminal.

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Former Postoffice Head Judge Grants Mays Divorce

Sullivan Indiana June 21 Wil A Bays once a national figure in film industry and ex postmaster general Helen Thomas Hays did not contest a divorce granted yesterday by Judge Arthur Debnun in the Sullivan circuit court. The 1 year old son William Huertson Bays was awarded to Bays. separation dated back to 1802 due to incompatibility.

Sullivan Ind Fune Wil A. Bays Mavstry Helen Thomas Hays William Huertson Heys Arthur Debnun Sullivan Circuit Court Mays Hays Republican Nation Harding The Motion Picture Producers and Distributors, of America

Snook Indicted In Girl's Death

Columbus Onlo reports Dr James Snook indicted for first degree murder in the death of Theatre E Hix a 19 year old student at Ohio State. Snook confessed to beating and slashing Hix during a quarrel in a car near the city outskirts. Grand jury heard the confession and the case heads to arraignment in criminal court next Monday. Attorneys may pursue temporary insanity as a defense. Crowds gathered at the courthouse as the grand jury deliberated.

Columbus Onlo E. Hix James H. Bacak Snook John J Chester Grand Jury Room City Jobin F. Seidel Attaney E. O. Ricketts Glen Pr. Snook

67 Cases Disposed Of In Bluefield Court

Bluefield, June 21 11 Judge George W McClintic presided as federal court disposed of 67 cases most stemming from prohibition violations. Jail terms totaled 44 years four months two days with fines around 41,860 and probation totaling 80 years. Annie Laurie Reeves Boone County woman received three years in federal prison for women in Indianapolis. Rey Nash Bluefield man arraigned on prohibition cargo was fined 600 and sentenced to two years. Police found him attempting to escape his cell in the city jail on Wednesday.

Bluefield George W. McClintic Annie Laurie Reeves Boone County Alderson Princeton Rey Nash Mernee Astinta Bluefield

Viola Gentry and Charles Parkhurst Endurance Flight

Viola Gentry and Charles W. Parkhurst landed at Rosevelt Field New York after an unsuccessful attempt to break the endurance refueling record. They were aloft nine hours, 37 minutes, and 5 seconds, touching down at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

Rosevelt Field New York Viola Gentry Charles W. Parkhurst Onde

Editors Gather for West Virginia Newspaper Outing

West Virginia editors and publishers from all sections attended the annual West Virginia State Newspaper Council outing in Charleston. A Rotary luncheon, Kanawha Country Club entertainment, Edgewood dinner, and speeches by leaders from The Charleston Gazette, The Charleston Mail, and The West Virginia Review highlighted the day. Speakers included B. J. Pettigrew and A. Bliss McCrum, with musical numbers and an acrobatic chorus feature. The event concluded with the master of ceremonies FRM M. Conley and a sign-seeing tour of Charleston and suburbs planned for the afternoon.

West Virginia Mile West Virgin Whetrell Kingwood Stooe Dr. & Skeed State Uni Versity Calef Podrese Charleston Automobile Club Charleston Mall Charleston Gazette The West Virginia Review Daniel Boone Hotel Kanawha Country Club Vbeltops Tel Boone Edgewood Club Dogier A. Devan Washington Cheenpeake Potomac Teteparbs Cumbeny Blue Graylina Mise Aan Wilkeeraom Misses Shagitw Mises Charlotte Lucille Haviland Angee Wattote Margaret Slame Constance Briber Harte Gluck Mary Lou Hamilton Louise Norris Prancea Ihoyd Mottague Wickline Jozephine Ford Florence Courteney Eddy Billups Mage

Spencer Newspaper Publisher H. C. Woodyard Dies at 61

Spencer WV June 1 1930 longtime Roane county businessman publisher and former congressman H C Woodyard died at his Spencer home from a heart attack. He had been active in publishing banking oil and gas ventures and Republican politics and served in congress from 1907 to 1927. He helped build a chain of West Virginia weeklies and led multiple local enterprises including the Roane county bank and Spencer Water and Ice. Woodyard born November 23 1887 in Spencer began as a railroad agent and expanded into groceries lumber and public utilities. He lived a public life until retirement in 1927.

Spencer Roane County Woodyard Ufe Republican Party West Virginia Dustrice Cabell Jackson Macon Pleasants Putnam Roans Ty+ ‘ter Wirt Wood Counties Ist Timea-Record Woodward Song William Edward Henry Whi Fiat Tines-Record State Gazette Point Pleasant Doddridge County Weat Union Mountain Echo Keyser Monroe Baal Vahlon Mullens Advocate Mutllens Grantsville News Granteville The Pathfinder Glenville Miere Woodyard Willem Qn Jaahelle Woodyard Ravenswood, Spencer and Glenville Aince Baltimore and Ohio System Woodyasa Roane Republican State Committee Deir Grave Hunter EH. Moes Congress

Poets of Power Show Favorites of Hoover and Notables

A 1920s style feature lists celebrities including President Hoover Henry Ford Rogers Hornsby and Cecil B De Mille with their favorite poems and songs as compiled by Chapple of Boston in a collection about notable Americans. It mentions Hoover's fishing poem by Eggar Gutat and The Fishing Cure as a sequel to the first poem. The piece notes Davis singing Home Sweet Home and references other cultural figures and tidbits from the period.

Sam Love United Press New York Herbert Hoover Eggar Gutat Hoover Eddie Guent Folke Labor James J. Davis Chapple Rogers Hornsby Casey Cecil B de Mille

Mexican Church Settlement Ends Long Religious Conflict

A joint accord signed by President Portes Gil and Holy See representatives in Rome ends the three year Mexican religious crisis. It promises church freedom within the law, allows authorized priests, permits religious instruction in churches, and invites constitutional amendments to protect Catholics. Pope approval and U.S. diplomat Dwight W. Morrow assisted negotiations, with leaders resuming services at Guadalupe after the signings.

Mexico City Republic Holy See Rome Preaider Portes ‘Gil Archblatino -Leopoldo Flores Holy Ste Sontermuce Ruiz Pascual Diaz Chapel of Guadalupe Capitol vurRia. of Guadalupe Mexico Dwight W. Morrow Marrow Portes Portes Gil Galles Tt Wag Portes GH Alvaro Obregon Presi Dent Jose Jae Leon Toral Saasin Crites

Not the Heat But Perspiration Will Not the Heat

Beverly Hills news column notes the city’s heat and effort as readers react to scorching conditions. Mentions Ramsey MacDonald and a reference to Germany and France, with fragmented quotes and OCR errors.

Beverly Hills Catt Jane Pabody Ramsey MacDonald Great Britain London Morgan Germany France Fletenrean

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Spencer Lad Illie Willis By Kobert Quillen Ma, Ramon Frasco Young Plan Nebraskan W. €. Kohn Church Missouri Synod Will H. Hays Czar Will H. Hats Postoffice Girl Mark Edgewood Romtes H.C. Woodyard Boston Kiladiog Sura Te Fege Col Church At Peace Gil Morrow Gils Ruis Diez Previten Moezicat
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