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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1929

Page

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Sinclair's Term Cut One Month In Jail

Washington June 22 The nine months Harry F Sinclair’s sentence to serve a month in jail was shortened as the DC supreme court allowed the two sentences to run concurrently He faced contempt for jury shadowing in the Fall Piracy trial and the six month term was to begin after the July three month sentence expired Mason Day and Alo tiner Sherman Burns were also sentenced with Burns to $1090 The case involved Burrs International Detective Agency and Teapot Dome related charges The mandate reached the district attorney’s office today and Sinclair may be free by November 23

Washington Harry F. Sinclair District of Columbia Supreme Court Justice Mercy Sinclair Senate Mason Day Hievil Companies Aeeve Alotiner W. Sherman Burns Burns Detective Agency Willam J. Burns Sherman Dureau Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court Qis- Triet Justice Siddons Rein Day Burrs International Detective Agency Albert Fs. Fill Edward Kidwell Burns Pall Brament Teapot Dome

Girl Exonerated Of Slaying Guest In Starkville

Starkville Mississippi June 22 Mims Grace Moblin 24 a farm girl returns home to her father after a preliminary hearing ruled there is insufficient evidence to charge her in the fatal defense of Wallet Bush a 40 year old man and father of four. The hearing was ordered by Justice B F Bell.

Starkville Miss Mims Grace Moblin W. OR. Douglas Maven Wallet Bush Thireey Mynt B. F. Bell Tie Trier Bush Nhealder Nobiin Nobiin

Local Business Conditions Improve in Charleston Area

Local business conditions show strength with bank debits in May near a peak for eight years, outperforming the 1920-44 average by 18 percent and matching only one other May since 1936. West Virginia’s debits rise 14 percent above average while construction lags behind. Electrical equipment firms stay busy as purchasing power remains near last year’s levels.

Charleston Standard Statistics Company of New York—statistical Organization West Virginia

Snook to Enter Not Guilty Plea in Ohio Case

Columbus dispatch reports Dr. Snook plans a not guilty plea to first degree murder charges in the Theora Hix case. Prosecutors seek insanity defense postponement as defense and state battle mental competency amid alleged drug angle at Ohio State University. Clemens writ delays interim court trial and raises legality challenges to forged budget provisions.

President Hoover Seeks Rest and Farm Board Picks in Virginia

President Hoover departed Washington for Madison Virginia to fish the trout stream in the state preserve. He traveled with Mrs Hoover and aides including Secretary Hyde writer Mark Sullivan and Lawrence Richey. The trip also served as recreation after Congress adjourned while Hyde joined talks on selecting eight members for the new farm home board from the many names submitted by Congress farm groups and individuals. Hoover hopes to finalize the board within two weeks.

Washington Hoover Madison Hyds Agriculture Department Mark Sullivan Lawrence Richey Teller Rapttw Congress Hyde Fertern Neett

Three Are Sentenced On Charges of Bigamy

Weston June 22 three men faced charges of bigamy in circuit court. William H. Fericks was sentenced to three years in a state penitentiary. William Luynder received two years and Richard C. Hosey one year.

Weston Guiley Sircutt Court Cermand William H. Fericks Willan Luynder Richard C. Hosey

Princeton Man Killed by Railroad Yard Engine

Matthen Grull, 43, Princeton, was killed instantly today when struck by a yard engine wire while working on a Norfolk and Western railroad glide elimination project in Columbus. Local authorities investigate the accident and identify the immediate cause and safety lapses.

Columbus Grull Princeton Norfolk and Western

Spaniards Resolve Flight to United States Next Day

Spanish aviators plan to resume flight toward New York with a refueling stop at Halifax after landing at Beoup earlier. Premier Primo de Rivera hailed the attempt as a triumph for Spanish aviation, aiming to demonstrate commercial feasibility of Spain United States air service. Major Ramon Franca announced plans to reach New York by Sunday, contingent on fuel and favorable conditions. The Vasco da Gama warship relayed the message confirming the schedule and refueling at Halifax if needed.

Madrin Tes Jinluit Ramon Franca Daland San Migue Agore New York Herta Tolands Meir Dorney Vasco Cinma Franta A. mi Dive P. mi Primo de Rivera Spain United States Snes Thag Halitas Washington Major Franca Pontius Halifax

Foreign War Vets Elect Bradford for State Meeting

ChORKSBURG June 22 Bradford Morgantown Jock Wesley M Bradford was elected state commander at the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention. A banquet closed the session as officers including Chapin Cherlevton Stootth OConnor Foutk and others were named.

Chorksburg Charmaton Jock Wesley M. Bradford Morgantown Veterans of Foreign Wars Ron Vention Teul Wolmin Baltininea Vwice Milion Oigultation Othen Charleston Paul Foutk Clarksburg Wid NW Giutheio Mmnsiter P. C. Deverteks Mary Georgi Watson Masontown Rex Daws Morgantown. Junior Vice-Presdents Miss Vo Jones Edis Rilner Chirk Condictress

Texarkana Farmer Confesses Poisoning Wife

Texarkana Texas June 12 authorities moved to bring before the grand jury the confession of a 12 year old farmer near New Boston who claimed to have poisoned his wife. He said he prepared a medicine capsule and left it on the table after attempting to poison his spouse. The wife died in convulsions Tuesday and an autopsy found poison traces. The case involved a nine month old child and a dog found dead in the yard. The district attorney ordered a special grand jury meeting for Monday.

Grand Jury Last Tuesediy Texarkaba Tex Lune Cote Nix New Boston Wie Palson George W. Jonaoi Brandt Nix Theo Nix Polley Cule Norning

Dead Man Returns Home Then Body Missed by Family

A man believed dead arrived home, leaving relatives puzzled as the body was not present.Authorities investigated the sequence of events amid unclear details and conflicting reports, with family members seeking answers about the apparent reversal.

Heaberlin Ott Row Battle Over Rippler Act

In a full day of argumen t, Heaberlin challenged the constitutionality of the March 1929 ripper act creating a workmen compensation commission. Ott argued governor removal powers under state law may justify replacing appointees for cause. The dispute centers on term authority and whether a replacement could be valid for an unexpired term.

Audrey Look Lssex Brenigs Heaberlin Campe Fado Lee Ott Eestoni Henterlin Tor Ste Sears Lee Olt Heather Soulé Police Tak Poarescion Circuit Con Commissioner Oil Couh- Sor H. B. Lee Headerlin WE. R. Byrne Ben Moore Nores Ott Wing Win Herberlins Jar. Giross Vins Beabjmeyg Honberin Hraberlin Henderlin Atier Chechee Deelstoy Fiape

Hillilale Road Case Postponed at Hinton

Court records show the Hillilale Road case postponed at Hinton with references to WN Becky and local county hearings. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate a scheduled hearing date in June and involvement of a private attorney or mediator.

Hillilale Hinton

Man Killed by Train in Huntington

A man identified as William Adkins, about 45 to 50 years old, was struck and killed by a freight train near Huntington today. The victim’s name appears on a pocket item found at the scene, and the incident involved Western freight lines with no further details available at this time.

Huntington Jusy Nofenite Western Freight Fiere Willian, Adkins

Huntington musician held in Georgia murder case

Autrey Carlyle Hoover, 24, Huntington W Va, musician who wed a Daytona Beach girl two months ago, was arrested in Daytona Beach Florida on a murder warrant linked to the slaying of Harry Loving of Huntington. Georgia authorities seek to resolve an insurance fraud mystery and Loving disappearance tied to a 1926 arson at HK Sligh’s Ocilla home.

Daytona Beach Andrey Garlyle Hoover Rustingson Musteian W. B. Tier Irwin County Harry Laving Humengton Ab Devis H. K. Bligh Oakls Californis Georgia Iria Hoover James Lovins Huntington Lake Worth Pla Sligh Ocilla Fla Autrey Carlyle Hoover W. Va Harry Loving Tyler Gerorgia Connescion Loving Flo Oca Horac Slign OlAla Inewance Sherif Tyler Madge Love Ing Powers W. van Orlila Seneca Carolin

Howard Team Wins Safety Day Contest

Williamson district hosts the first annual Safety Day with the Howard Colony team securing first place by scoring 342 points. Portsmouth By-Products team and their Indies team both posted strong scores around 283, as R. M. Lamble from the state department of mine spoke on mine safety.

Howard

Pilot Survives 2000 Foot Seaplane Fall Near Albany

New York report says Ray McLaughtin, 44, pilot for Coastal Airways, fell 2000 feet in a seaplane after a motor failure. He released his straps and jumped free moments before the craft struck the water near Rackaway Bay, escaping with minor injuries and only scratches.

New York Ray McLaughtin Coastal Airways McLaughin Albany Mex Langhay Mex Laughlin

Aviator Lands At Cleveland Air World Flight Pushes On

Cleveland reports two transcontinental flight attempts as Lee Schoenhairz lands at Cleveland after 12 hours 2 minutes covering about 2100 miles from Los Angeles. He plans to fly to New York the next day and may renew the attempt with Goodrich backer J De Tew. Captain Frank Hawks aims for a 24 hour Newark to Los Angeles New York run if Schoenhairz fails, seeking a Houston to New York stage by Monday.

Cleveland Cincinnati New York Lee Schoehhatz Los Angeles Maintein Schoenhair Cleve Scho Jenhart J. de Tew Goodrich Rubber Comppany Mawks Frank Hawks Los Angeles-Newark Lee Schoenhalz Schoeshul Hawks Art Goevel

West Virginian Named on Farm Relief Board List

Washington June 22 The list of aspirants for a seat on the farm relief board includes Gray Silver of Hartmansburg active in farm co operatives. Hoover Hyde will consider candidates during a weekend fishing trip along a Maryland trout stream. There is also informal talk of former Governor Howard M Gore as a possible appointee, but no encouragement from West Virginia senators.

Washington Farm Relief Board Hoover Hyde Department of Agriculture Maryland Gray Silver Hartinsburg Silver Burling Howard M. Gore Gore Coollége West Virginia Hattie Hatfield

Long Fight in Court Ends as Brothers Get Sentences

LOUISVILLE Ky June 22 Two brothers whose plea failed for more than 1 400 000 today ended in two year course eight to escape time PM AMMENS Ant accepted terms of seven years in the penitentiary. One George T Wood had gone to the highest state court. After rest of imprisonment was ordered, a deputy sheriff started to the reformatory at Frankfort with him. Thirty miles on the way Shelbyville police halted them and sent them back.

Louisvile Stra George T Wood Sirendy Frankfort Shecter Shelbyville

West Virginia Editors Outing Ends With Banquet Speech

West Virginia editors and newspapermen wrap up a two day Charleston outing with a banquet at the Saniel Boone hotel featuring Governor William G. Conley and Senator Hallanan. Toastmaster former U S Senator Chilton and other notables hear discussions on the short ballot and codification of state statutes.

West Virginia Charleston Saniel Boone William G. Conley Walter 5. Hallaran Alf Taylor United States Chilton Otters Hallanan Coussnl Conley Commonwealth W. 8. Chilton Rome Reunson Pail M. Conley West Virginia Review Chileton Wilson Lady Astor Ramsey McDonald Henry Ford Colonel Lindbergh Bileses Mrs. Owen Union Europe Joseph Pulitzer Georgia New York Watsons Cobbs West Virginia Honda Goward Getuyssburg Dasliver Mor Pulitzer Board of Public Works Poverfilent Tammells Associates Publicopules Sy & Regelistic

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