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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1931

Page

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Four Nations Approve Plan for One Year War Debt Moratorium

World markets stayed firm after four nations Britain Germany Austria and Italy accepted President Hoover's one year moratorium on war debt payments. France's stance was awaited while Stimson cancelled a radio speech citing the delicate situation.

Associated Press Great Britain Germany Austria Italy Hoover France Edo Andress Buening Laval Waa UN- Serstoon Stimson United States State Department Berlin Iim Washington Congress Stuation Froover Morstorium Btinsson Europe Belgium

Mrs Vanderbilt Fights Divorce In Reno Proceeding

Mrs Mary Weir Vanderbilt filed an answer to Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr divorce suit alleging no cruelty claims but seeking temporary and permanent alimony. The case mirrors a 1927 filing when Littleton Vanderbilt obtained a divorce after out of court talks. Court records show Vanderbilt’s income above 2000 monthly, while she requests alimony and an automobile.

Reno Mary Weir Vanderbilt Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr Genley Vanderbit Ahe Littleton Vanderbilt Vanderbilt

Starr Faithfull Letters Presented to Nassau Grand Jury

The Nassau County grand jury reviewed Starr Faithfulls two death by own action letters to ship's surgeon Dr. G Jamesah Carr of the Amer Franconia. Forgeries were alleged by Faithfulls stepfather Stanley E Faithfull who doubts the handwriting. Investigators will seek handwriting expert testimony as the inquiry continues to determine if Faithfull died by suicide or foul play.

Minecla Starr Faithfull G. Jamesah Carr Amer Franconia Nassau County Grand Jury Stanley E. Faithfull Long Beach Harold R. King Starrett Elvin Edwards King Stare Milan

Akron Aviator Mildred Stinaff Dies In Plane Crash

Akron girl aviator Mildred Stinaff, about 19, set a women's flying record a year earlier and died after her plane crashed near Akron airport. Witnesses reported the craft went into a spin, she shut off fuel and ignition to curb fire, but could not escape.

Akron Mildred Stinaff Aaron City Miss Stinatt Air Services Corporation Charles Stinaffy Tus Stinaff Jooping Joops

International Trial to Open in Oklahoma Murder Case

Ardmore Oklahoma June 23 A murder trial opens to decide if two former deputy sheriffs are criminally liable for the killing of Emilio Cortes Rubio and Salvador Cortes Rubio near a highway. The defense seeks severance for William Guess and Cecil Crosby as charges focus on whether deputies identified themselves before firing. Salvador Cortes Rubio may testify to the deputies not displaying badges.

Ardmore Okla W. H. Murray William 3. Guets Emilio Cortes Rubio Ortiz Rubio Menue Garcia Gomes J. B. Champion Grosby Salvador Cortes Rublo Kansas Balvador Cartes Rubio

Miner Is Slain In Strike Tilt

ARNOLD CITY PA June 23 One man was dead and four were injured after a clash between officers and mine strikers in a small training village. Two officers and two deputies were wounded as the fight broke up. The killed man was Mike Philapovich 40 a storekeeper. A second report notes a similar fatal clash at Wildwood yesterday. Also Pittsburgh officials signed a terminal agreement with the United Mine Workers to return 2 500 workers to all mines of the corporation with an eight hour day union recognition and check weighman rights.

Arnold City Churlerot Hospital Sherif Uniontown Mike Philapo Vich Pennsylvania Stribers Wildwood Walter Wozniak Toad Wozniak Pittsburgh Terminal Cox) Corporation United Mine Workers of America Tadey Philip Murray International United Mine Workers National Miners’ Union Murray Pede Minera

Governor appoints Charleston men to state boards and commissions

Governor William G. Conley announced appointments of Charleston men among a group of four dozen officials to various minor state roles. Included are Pat D. Koontz to Carnifax Ferry Battleground Park Commission term ending June 30, 1935 and J. L. Hatfield to the Embalmers Board for term ending June 30, 1934, with multiple reappointments to boards of dental examiners pharmacists engineers and public safety.

Charieaton Wiliam G. Conley Pat D. Koontz Carnifax Hattieground Park F. A. Simpson State Board of Embaimers C. M. Jividen State Board of Dental Examiners Harold A. Ritz Board of Commissioners State Department of Public Safety Conrad M. Rossy State Board of Registration For Conley Folllows Vernon E. Jonson Berkeley Springs State Game, Fish and Forestry Commission Alfred Walker Sutton State Board of Pharmacy J . W. M. Brantey Charles Town Jefferson County Thhetate Veterinary Board C. A. Goddard Fayebieville Carniifax Ferry Battleground Terea

Second Victim Drowns In Kanawha Within Week

Thomas F. Kirk Jr. of Elizabeth Street drowned in the Kanawha River near Bradford Street after his canoe capsized. Police and volunteers searched with hooks but the body was not found by press time. Eddie Butts attempted to aid him but did not reach the submerged swimmer. Captain Brig win and officers led the rescue effort as boats and volunteers combed the river.

Kanawha Thomas FP. Kirk, Jr Elizabeth Street Bradford Street Rver Kirk Ita Eddie Butts South Avenue Butts Claude Brigwin Kira Baldwin Dano and Medley

Deputy to Go After Coburn in Tragic River Drowning

The sequence leading to Walter F. Shawver's drowning in the Kaniwha river remained unclear as George Coburn failed to appear. Sheriff Stephenson dispatched deputies to Middleport to compel Coburn’s testimony before the coroner’s jury, with plans for Deputy Mont Milton to join.

Walter F Mike" Shawver Kaniwha George Coburn Middleport Coburn Howard Cochran Fred Cavin Carl Linkenhager Sherlie W. F. Work H. Stephenson Nere Sherrif Mont Milton Colimel

Farmer Labor Leader Found Amid Gambling Crackdown

John M. Smith, farmer labor gubernatorial candidate from Perry, reappears after five months in a mysterious abduction tale. He is arrested on insurance fraud charges after being found bound and gagged near a roadside, while a police vice crusade raids downtown gambling dens and moonshine operations.

Garner John M. Smith Farmer Labor Smith Perry Here Hls

Atlanta Welcomes Wet Mayor James L. Key in Massive Parade

Mayor James L. Key returns to Atlanta amid a record crowd and a 250-car parade with bands and whistles. The reception marks a high profile homecoming amid anti prohibition protests and political posturing in city politics.

Atlanta Walter James L. Key Ruth Paria Bobby Jones

Three New York Bank Officials Are Sentenced

Three New York Bank executives from the Bank of United States were sentenced for misapplying funds of an affiliated company. Bernard K. Marcus and Saul Sing received terms from three to six years in Sing Sing. Herbert Sing, Singer's son, drew an indeterminate term up to three years in prison.

New York WEW Olftelaig Etased Bank of United States Today Verve Priuon Bernard K. Marcus Presssistent Saul Sing Sing Sing Yenta George Il, Donnellan Singer Herbert

Brother Sister Tell Of Youths Slaying in Patch Trial

Royce Lawson 18 and sister Helen 16 testified in Glenville about the shooting of Almost Childers 18 near a watermel on patch. They identified George Alltop as the man seen guarding the melon patch and noted others saw a shotgun in a nearby building.

Glenville Royce Lawson Helen Jane Lew Toy George Alltop Almost Childers Alltop Cedarville Childers Willy

Post Gatty Around the World Hop Schedule Detailed

Harbor Grace report lists Wiley Post and Harold Gatty’s ten day world flight plan. Distances include New York Harbor Grace 1200 miles Berlin 2460 Moscow 925 Srkutak 2601 Irkutsk Kharborovsk 1700 Nome 2300 Rome Edmonton 1900 and Edmonton to New York 2000 with Berlin and Irkutsk as definite overnight stops.

Harbor Grace Wiley Post Harold Gatty New York Berlin Herith Moscow Srkutak Irkutsk

Toney Is Found Guilty by Jury

A jury in Intermediate court found Yonei Toney guilty in the first degree of murder in the shooting of Clarence Graham, a 52 year old Davis Creek farmer. The jury recommended mercy and sentencing was deferred on a defense motion.

Yonei Toney Clarence Graham Davis Creek BB. Avis, Jr N.me Toney Graham Grahem Fouel Kime Wyatt Gibson Olcott Farmer Toneys Eng Youel Gison Moundsville Gibson Neld Foney Ter Mattle Graham

State Labor Bureau weighs fate of funding after year end

A cabinet meeting between State Labor Commissioner Howard Jarrett and R F Guthrie on the future of the federal state employment agency is planned. The agency has found 2 250 jobs in 14 months and costs about $3 000 annually with state and federal support.

Pitaig Howard Jarrett R. F. Guthrie State Labor Department Lewry Wisconsin Chin Hag Boyd E. Chambers C. Kimmel Clarksburg Rohnert C. Lagan Wheeling P. C. Hoblitzell Parkersburg Duck Smith Huntington

Winnie Mae begins Atlantic hop toward Berlin

The Winnie Mae, piloted by Wiley Post and Harold Gatty, left Harbor Grace for Europe on the second leg of a round the world flight. Otto Hillig and Holger Holrus prepared for an Atlantic crossing as a backup, with Gatty guiding via instruments.

Atlantic Harbor Grace Wiley Post Harold Gatty Europe Germany Roosevelt Field Berlin Fost Gatty Teys Kerdw Otto Hilugi Helger Holrus New York Gil Lon J Great Circle Ireland Winnie Mao

Charleston Kiwanian Speaks at Club Pieni

Two hundred Kiwanis members and families from central West Virginia gathered at Jackson's Mill for games and athlete events hosted by the Clarksburg club. Speakers included Harold Tompkins of Charleston, new state road commission member, and Denny Holtz of Huntington, district governor.

Clarksburg Centra West Virginia Jackson's Mill Harold Tompkins Charleston State Road Commission Denny Holtz Huntington

Will Discusses Publicity Stunts

Verly Hills reports a heated critique of publicity in modern institutions. The speaker attacks excessive media attention for graduates and questions the value of diplomas amid a shift toward public spectacle by corporations churches and universities.

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