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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1931

Page

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Hoover Offer Sparks European Response Awaited

President Hoover proposed a one year moratorium on governmental debts to restore world markets and peace. Britain and France reportedly voiced cordial backing while leaders from both parties in Congress supported the move. Germany accepted the plan and await formal European action as the Roosevelts own stance remains cautious.

Washington Amer Jem Fox Presigent Hoover United States Shrord Rapiden River Virginia Boover Taporte BACCO Mellon London Great Britain Stellop Congress Chelman Smoot Senate Finance Committee Armeri Germany Europe Acorrica Hoover

Flier and Bride Killed in Crash Near Roosevelt Field

Pelham New York June 21 two fatalities when a Stinson Reliant airliner on a flying honeymoon from Boston to Roosevelt field crashed into trees and the ground at the Pelham Biltmore Country Club. Hutchinson 35 of Etna, N H and his bride were fatally injured. both died shortly after the crash. A letter found at the scene was addressed to Mrs G H McPhir of Boston.

Pelbam Mahor Hutchinson Etmirs Hisbride Pelham-Biltmore Country Club Butchiceca Stinson Aireplane Co Detroit Boston Roosevelt New Rochelle Hospital Roosevelt Field GQ. H. Mo Autumn Street

Quiet Prevails In Strike Areas

In West Virginia and Pennsylvania mine strike zones, quiet prevailed as United Mine Workers officials reported many additional miners signing on at the Pitts burgh Terminal Coal company No. mine during a two hour meeting at Mollenauer. A fire at Duquesne Coal and Coke Avella mine was sealed and may take a month to assess. conferences with the Pittsburgh terminal aim to settle the strike, with talks resuming tomorrow.

Pittsburgh Jane West Virginia Pennsylvania PF. Pagan United Mine Workers Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Company Mollenauer Duquesne Coat and Coke Company Avella

Take Off On World Hop Set For Today

ROOSEVELT FIELD N Y June 21 WP Weather permitting Harold Gatty and Wiley Post planned tonight to take off for Harbor Grace Newfoundland at 2 24 a m their prospective world flight in the Winnie Mae of Oklahoma The plane loaded with fuel ready for the start sponsored by FLCO Fall Oklahoma oil magnate for whose daughter the plane is named Also slated here for around the world air journey were High Herndon and Clyde Pangborn who will fly a monoplane in a rain stop flight to Moscow Russia They said they would take off Tuesday on Wednesday if weather was favorable Getty and Post abandoned a takeoff early today because of the weather

Roosevelt Field Harold Gatty Wiley Post Harbor Grace Newfoundland

German Leader Applauds Hoover Debt Moratorium Plan

Berlin and Paris react to President Hoover's one year pause on intergovernmental debts with praise and calls for scrutiny in France. German Foreign Minister Julius Curatus lauds Hoover as a global solution and calls the move a heroic act that could restore confidence and ease burdens worldwide. France prepares for close examination of the proposal led by Finance Minister Pierre Etienne Flandin after talks with Bank of France Governor Moret. Europe broadly welcomes potential relief as nations seek jobs and stability amid the world slump.

Berlin Julius Curatus Germany Associated Press Hoover Uas Dow Vemer de Curtive America Roover Hs Eve Pierre Etienne Flandin Finance Miniater Moret Bank of France United States France Ifelcome Kelief London Europe

Lindbergh Jr to Turn One as Family Plans Quiet Birthday

Princeton, June 21. Charles A Lindbergh Jr will be one year old tomorrow and his mother will be 25. There will be no elaborate celebration. Senator Dwight W Morrow and Mrs Lindbergh’s parents are at the Lindbergh home in Princeton to care for the baby during the Lindberghs’ flight to the Orient this summer.

Princeton N. J Charles Auustyus Lindbergh, Jr Dwight W. Morrow Lindbergh

Zeppelin on Wheels Cuts Two Minutes Off Schedule

Berlin June 21 WF Frans Hruckenberg s Zeppelin on Wheels today beat the regular Lufthansa flight between Hamburg and Spandau by four minutes finishing the 180 mile run in 1 hour 34 minutes. Kruckenberg the inventor rode with his wife the pilot and two mechanics in a stream line coach powered by a 60 horsepower 12 cylinder airplane engine. The test featured a friendly chase by a commercial airplane which overtook the craft only near the end. guards ensured a clear route with 20 obstructions.

Hamburg Berlin Frans Hruckenberg Lufthansa Spandau Kruckenberg Wily Block Kurt Stedfeld Homburg Coadh

Physician Hopes To Solve Death Starr Faithfull Case

Dr George Simmeon Carr physician of the Franconia arrives in Boston from England with details and items he says will aid New York authorities in solving Starr Faithfulls death. He plans to submit to investigators and turn over information from the girl, whom he knew since 1927, with prior treatment aboard multiple ships.

Boston George Simmeon-Carr Franconia England New York State Starr Fairhiult Serger Grand Jury Starr Faithfulls Jameson Carr Montreal Pronconia New York Starr Wre Ned

Meeting Assails All Dual Unions

Miners meeting in Montgomery on June 2 adopted a resolution condemning AI dual unions and reaffirming allegiance to the United Mine Workers of America. Speakers included Van A Bitter and J B Easton, with calls to unify labor actions across West Virginia and the state.

Montgomery United Mine Workers of America United Mine Workers van A. Bitter Antiumal West Virgina J. B. Easton Williamstown Isbor Wiliam Houston Pred Thomas Easton State Federation of Labor American Federation of Labor Joan L. Lewin

Minister Attacks Judge Lindsey and Bertrand Russell

Dr Walter A Mater, a coast to coast radio preacher, denounces Judge Ben Lindsey and Bertrand Russell at the 88th international Walter league convention in Pocono Pines. He ridicules their views on marriage, condemning what he calls the era’s immoral culture and the spread of indecent material through magazines and cinema.

Pocono Pines Walter A. Mater Luther Hour Ben Lindsey Bertrand Burset United States Canada Boissouri Synod Lutheran Church Gray Lutherlind Lutherat Sontereite Imp Association Mater Concordia Theological Seminary St. Louis Judas Bertrand Russel Leo Lindsey America Besa Savage Maier

Aid Offered Wilkins Polar Expedition Sub

COBH Ireland June 21 177 The Buah Brooke dockyard offers all facilities for repair of Sir Hubert Wilkins Arctic submarine Nautilus upon its arrival with the U S Wyoming tomorrow The entire town shows interest in the vessel disabled on the voyage from America Officials have sent greetings inviting use of the repair facilities The town clerk received a message from the Wyoming that the Nautilus will arrive tomorrow morning

Cobh Buah-Brooke Hubert Wilkin U. S Wyoming America Wilking

Movie Racketeer Prober Slain in Chicago Shooting

CHICAGO June 21 Jacob Kaufman a motion picture operator aiding a grand jury probe into labor racketeering was shot to death near a south side radio shop. Assistant State Attorney Charles Bellows ordered the arrest of Thomas Maloy head of the Chicago motion picture operators union and five others. Bellows called it a union killing aimed to thwart the inquiry, saying the murder would strengthen the grand jury work.

Chicago Jacob Kaufman Charles Bellows Thomas Maloy Chicago Motion Picture Operators Union Bellows Maloy Henry Gusenberg Frank Pete Ciusenberg Ansistant Charles EB Lounsbury

Shawver's Body Found In Kanawha Probe Underway

Three killed in wrecks include John W. Tawney aged 52 and his wife Addie Tawney, both fatally injured in Charleston. Margaret E. Chiereman, 60, dies en route to hospital after crash near Clay. Multiple seriously injured and others hospitalised, steering gear failure cited. investigation ongoing.

Shawver Kanawha Staats Hospital John W. Tawney Pennsyl Vain Avenue Charleston Addie Tawney Margaret E. Chiereman Dickinson Clay T John J. Salisbury County Road Cnarieston Binuts Margaret Salisbury Im Staats Hospital Tecovet Robert Salisbury Robert Johnson Summersville St. Francis Hospital Anthony Proline Cemetery Drive Frances Gran Richwood St. Francis Heepstal Clendennin Daniel Patton Patton

Senators Lose First Baseman in Crucial Beckley Series

Charleston team heads into a key series at Beckley without Buck Dunkle who was hospitalized with appendicitis. Matt Mackey’s absence shifts Dan Duusie from catcher to first base, while Vero non Markey, Runkle, and Hoblitzell deal with injuries and absences as the Senators seek a steady lineup in the early league race.

Charleston Wilco Beckley Buck Dunkle Packer Dankle Black Knights Veronon Markey Roanoke Firginia Watt Powell Mackey The Knights Runkle Sone Senators Duusie Dick Hoblitzell

Windmills of Holland sermon by Misa Utley found

The Gazette prints a sermon by 19 year old evangelist Misa Uldine Utley titled Windmills of Holland. She recalls visiting Holland and draws spiritual lessons from windmills lace caps and wooden shoes linking them to the victorious life in Christ Jesus. The piece invites readers to turn to page 5 for the full text.

Holland The Gazette Misa Uldine Utley Misa Utley Hol India Hock of Holland

Farmer Crank Charged After Golfers Shot in Field

HAMILTON OMO June 21 A farmer H E Crank was charged with shooting two golfers whose ball landed in his cornfield. The golfers Fred Schultheiss and Robert Sprandel were peppered with buckshot when one tried to retrieve a ball. Crank was freed on bail after the incident amid claims of self defense.

Hamilton Omo H. E. Crank Farmer Yietlins Fred CG Schutthelns Robert Sprandel Schultheiss Crank

Heat Wave Relief Reaches Midwestern Cities

Chicago reports a drop in temperatures as Lake Michigan breezes ease the heat. Inland states like Texas Oklahoma and Kansas remain hot. Severe weather causes property damage and reports of fatalities as rains flood streams and trigger concerns across the region.

Chicago Middlewest Lake Michigan Texas Oklahoma Kansas Minnesota Tows Nebraska South Dakota

Tragic Motel Killing Sparks Suspected Madness

Mrs Leon Bearce, 30, killed her three children at the tourist camp her husband runs near Lake George. George and Joyce, 10 months, and four year old Dena died. Dena said mother did it before collapsing. Bearce was arrested at the scene and authorities deem her insane.

Lake Georos Leon Bearce George Joyce Dena Warren County

Drowned boat party tragedy near Charleston in Kanawha river

Walter F. Snake vet 33 of Charleston was found dead in the Kanawha near Clendenin street after a boat capsized Friday night. Paul Reynolds and four others were involved. Cate Cochran Howard Cochran and John Gavin were jailed or sought. Another man Joseph Coburn believed to be in Middleport. Coroner W F Work says drowning caused death with no head injuries. Inquest set for today. incomplete accounts from witnesses.

Walter F Mike Charleston Kanawhe Rivar Clendenin Street Paul Reynolds Shawvers W. F. Work Work Cate Cochran Cate" Cochran Howard Cochran Pip Mame D. P. Cochran John Gsvin Joseph Coburn Sai Middleport Porter's Ferry Poller Br Vest Shawver Ferry Branch Dave Silverman Biss Ramsey Gooné Barlow'at Yeaterdey

Fight Ends In Fatal Stabbing Near Logan

Logan reports 21 year old Arlyode Thompson died after a blow behind the ear during a disturbance near Rossmore. Arthur Smith held pending as county officers investigate. Dorothy Deer Horn, claiming to be a descendant, is involved in a related altercation and death attempt during the same incident.

Thala Thompson Greenwich Village St. Vincents Despsiel Provincetown Washington Philadelpha New York

Hoover Cops Act Declares Rogers in Beverly Hills

Fragmentary memo from Beverly Hills discusses a Hoover Cops Act and alleged debt postponement schemes. It cites Ramsey McDonald Hindenburg and Andy Melon as concerned figures, mentions 119 million, and claims individual debts and a tax context. No clear event or date is verified.

Beverly Hills Calif Hoover Beso Onis Ramsey McDonald Hindenburg Andy Melon

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