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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1932

Page

14

Catholic Mass Meeting Draws 300000 in Dublin Park

In Phoenix Park Dublin a vast crowd of 300000 Catholic men gathered at night in support of their faith and the pope's envoy to the eucharistic congress. Archbishop Ovunco of St Louis praised Ireland for keeping its faith while other nations kept cathedrals. The ceremony featured a blessing, a papal blessing, and glowing candlelit crowds as the crowd dispersed.

Dublin Phoenix Park St. Louis Treland Anc Mall Alsies

Senate Passes Compromise on Public Works and Relief Funds

The Senate advanced a comprehensive bill authorizing Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan programs and large appropriations for construction and emergency relief. It would authorize up to 1.46 billion for loans on act construction and 900 million for unemployment relief, with hundreds of millions for agricultural disposal and countering suffering. President Hoover supported broad action while opposing porkbarrel provisions, as lawmakers debated funding allocations and administration control.

Bate Wiuld Edihorine Recapstruc- Hom Corporation Act Geante Becaues Tim @mate State Legisle Crarner Hoover Nex Reccin- Erection Corporation Fae Ottort Rooeeg Tonebig Senate Ted Loweve

Woman Collapses and Court in Cross Examination

Fragmented text shows a court scene with Jones and Mrs. Bt. Pierre being questioned. A judge and audience debate a witness while cross examination continues into a third day. Separate notes reference political matters and a relief bill amid a legislative recess.

Dave Cam Zee Jones Birt W. Roth Bt. Pierre Pea Hutton Auree

Convention Opened By Valley Baptists

The Kanawha Valley Baptist Convention opened at Marmette with speakers WB Miller and Miss Ethel Jell of Charleston. Today program leaders include Arthur RD Wood, Rev. James P. Frame, Rev. WB Milcher, Rev. B J Thomas, and others from Beetence and Charleston.

Kanawha Valley

Train Curtailment Sparks Public Protest in Cabin Creek

Residents of Dorothy along with Concurt oppose the Chesapeake and Ohio request to curtail a daily round trip to Charleston. The public service commission heard objections yesterday as opponents argued the trimmed schedule would hurt travel and commerce.

Dorothy Chesapeake and Ohio Charleston

Veterans occupy crowded DC enclosure as police monitor

Police and veterans from the pen expeditionary forer face tense relations as Congress defeats a wartime compensation bill. Thousands gather on Anacostia field with makeshift shelters while officials like Glassford visit the veterans nation building, awaiting a formal oath and permanent mem bership cards.

Pens Congress Capitol Anacostia Atreeta Glassford Army A&b

Obituary of John J. Thayer and Local Figures

The obituary notes the death of John J. Thayer a longtime Charleston politician and real estate agent. It highlights his public service cheerful disposition and success in property sales coal timber and other ventures in Charleston and northern West Virginia. The piece also mentions J Edward Comptell Horace Davis J M Sinck Clarence A Young and Henry Fry as prominent local figures connected to the era. Thayer belonged to a pioneering Kane valley family and was a leading citizen until his death over a decade ago.

Intd J. Edward Comptell Horace Davis J. M. Sinck Clarence A. Young Menry Fry Owenland Earth Catabusumast Thayer Hed Hela Gesler Charleston Yattows See Nouthern West Virginia Kanewha Valley Job EZ. iTheyer Grerleston

Licenses Revoked for Allstate Insurance Firms in West Virginia

State Insurance Commissioner Edgar Lawson revoked the licenses of Allstate Insurance Company and Allstate Fire Insurance Company of Chicago to transact business in West Virginia. The action cited mail solicitation, lack of resident agents, and ties to Sears Roebuck as grounds.

Allstate Insurance Company Allstate Pire Insurance Company Chicago West Virginia Edgar ©. Lawson Lawson Sears Roebuck Company

Dr R H Dunn Returns From State Medical Meeting

Dr R H Dunn of Beath Charleston returned home from the state medical association meeting at Parkview held from Monday to Wednesday.

H. Dunn Beath Charlestonehaq State Medial Association Parksree 6 Wedne

Local Hospital Patients Report Recoveries and Admissions

Yesterday several local residents underwent or were recovering from surgeries at St. Peters and St. Francis hospitals. Names include Torner, Kessler, Darsy, Spurlock, Mickey, Latham, Ivy Bormette, Boisreky, Woods, Braubara, Perreill, Homer Harkins, and Angel.

W Torner Smith Street H. W. Kessler Mitlinton da Darsy Rayford Margaret Spurlock Stop No South Charleston St. Peanels Hospital Dorothy Mickey Lewis Angel Route No. 2

Roosevelt Nomination Fight Shapes Democratic Convention

Roosevelt faction presses platform for economic issues and prohibition submission while rival leaders Reed Byrd Murray and McAdoo push for anti Roosevelt strategy. Delegates contest votes and two thirds rule sparks maneuvering as Smith Garner and Hitchcock steer planning ahead of Madison Square gathering.

New York Chicago Erlcieite Hague Smith Senator Reed Missouri Barry Byrd Virginia Alfalfa bin Murrray Oklahoma Wilvam Glyde McAdoo Garner Ritchie Maryland Roosevelt Reed Byrd Murray Ghout Jouett Sbouse Benator Walsh Montana Bhaust Willian Gibbs McAdoo Mudleon Squire Garden Alfred E. Smith McAdoo Wy Athemps California James A. Parley Rooseviit Sue Farley Ile Glaim Newspaper Ten Oliver Anti- Saloon League Wayne ’. Wheeler Fin Biue

Roosevelt Supporters Rally Amid Senate Race Talk

A delegate from Natarete states he will back Roosevelt. Farny says he will vote for Walsh of Montana. Reports mention a possible compromise with McAdoo. Mullin and other Roosevelt floor lenders name Bruce Kremer of Montana and Homer Cusemings of Connecticut aboard the rosters.

Natarete Roosevelt

Roosevelt faction stalls on platform committee at convention

At the convention leaders clash over appointing a platform drafting panel as Roosevelt men push action while opponents argue many members are absent. Murray and McAdoo press for farm relief unemployment goals. Hull Wheeler Dut oppose. Prohibition and tariff hearings set for tomorrow as veterans rally for equality and housing moratorium ideas surface.

Murray Roosevelt Hull Teffensee McAdoo Washington Wheeler Montoam Jobles& Veterans Harold B. Foulkrod Gunuer Bonus Potomac Foulkred Herbert Hoover Muna Bee National Women’s Party Piatform Mim Katherine MccCullough Tiinals Women’s Party Muveny Uia Murray Hinks Kely Murrey

Obituaries And Funeral Notices From Local Paper

Obituary notices report multiple deaths with funeral details. Included are notices for D. R. Daniels and family, Mike Glonwkas aged 45 burned in a Montgomery cave fire, Levis Economous and son James buried at Cedar Grove, Ruth Hanna Childress of Huntington, Paul Palmer of Campbell's Creek, James Slater of Woolward's Branch, Lee Tucker of Gardner Street, William Helton of Washington Street, Harvey Propp of Huntington, Captain H W Miller formerly of Charleston, Mrs Ruth Shamblen of Plymouth, and other bereavement arrangements with burial sites at Cedar Grove Elk Two Mile Spring Hill Emma Chapel and Putnam County cemetery.

Mike Filmunkas Mike Glonwkas Crystal Cave Montgomery Cedar Grove Hooper's Chapel Levis Economous James Rutter Haona Aut Palmer Paul Palmer Tie James Palmer Corl Fark Corl Fore Campbell's Creek Greveral James Hinthy Funes James Slater Hin Perente Howard Slater Woolward’s Buriss Elk Two-Mile Leonard Ruswell Lee Tucker J. Tucker Gardner Street J. B. Workman M. B Burlat Spring Hill Cemetery Ruth Shamblen Ruth Shamblen Plymouth Emma Chapel Putnam County Church Durlal Church Putnam County Ann Henson Charlaton All Brothers Erving Plater Wert Fisher Wisconsin Newell Fisher Charleston Joe Finner Minnesota Vavahn Fisher Liberty Beber Fisher Colimabs M. V. Fisher

Louisiana Women Delegate At Large In Intrigue On Ant i-Long Faction

A Louisiana woman delegate at large backed against Mise Bronceele and urged by Mrs Emile Bienvenu of Newtons to oppose Mrs Edward Pillsbury of New Orleans. Pillsbury, a veteran Louisiana political speaker and founder of a women’s Democratic organization, was the leading anti-Long figure.

Mise Bronceele Emile Bienvenu Newtons Dorothy Dis Bug Edward Pillsbury Orleans Pilsbury Rnske Waa Women' Achoctaw Democratic Organization

Gordon claims judge biased in federal trial rulings

Gordon asserts the judge hovered and overruled defense motions to exclude two federal agents slated as government witnesses. He says he was arbitrarily sentenced without due process and that the court showed bias and prejudice against him.

Gordon

Glendale Lodge Plans West Virginia Program 69th Anniversary

Glendale Lodge will observe the sixty ninth anniversary of West Virginia with a public meeting at Glendale hall tonight. The program includes music by Booth Charlenton community band, remarks by W. Scott, an audience sing of America, invocation, band music, audience sing of West Virginia Hills, a West Virginia address by Phil M. Conley editor of West Virginia Review, Benediction. Knights of Pything from Point Pleasant Leon Albans Whiteville Belle South Charleston and others are expected to attend.

Glendale Jorge Knights of Gista Phil M. Conley West Virginia Review Knights of Pything Point, Pleasant Leon Albans Whiteaville Belle South Chiarirsient

Beckley Hospital Admissions List and Boston Police Watch

The Beckley hospitals admitted numerous patients including Brackenridge Beten Mya Lizzie Pettry and Amy Weeks among others. In Boston the police dogs guard the Museum of Fine Arts and the Fogg Museum at Harvard University nightly as part of security measures.

Yeetercay Raleigh Bragg Thurmond Amy Weeks Quinnimont Beckley Hospital Lewis Brackenridge Beten Mya Lizzie Pettry Statestory Virginia Keatning Covell Maacs Ward Sullivan Louise Richard Stanford Jack Bryant Spathpaford S.A. Farrow Ghady Spring Judith Ann Jackson Lillybrook Police Doge Guard Museum Boston Gogs Lone Ag Boston Museum of Fine Arts Fogg Museum Harvard University

Regional Baseball Scores and Upcoming Games

Yesterday results in the Mid-Atlantic region show Charleston 4 Huntington 5, Johnstown 7 Beckley 5, Clarkaberg 4 Cumberland 5. Today Beckley hosts Charleston while Clarkahneg meets Huntington in a doubleheader style schedule with unclear spellings clarified for CHAARLERTON and Huntington.

Charleston Huntington Johnstown Beckley Clarkaberg Cumberland Chaarlerton Clarkahneg Clarksbars

Twilight statistics and brand choices in the market

An article remarks on manufacturers reputations and the risk of unknown private brands offering cut prices. It cautions buyers to think twice when purchasing flour from established brands, noting the value of quality and the limits of price discounts.

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Beckley Series Looms as Crucial Test for Senators

The Citizens baseball club faces Beckley in a pivotal home stand with eight games remaining. Local stars Johnson Boone Rimmer and Powell lead a lineup aiming to disrupt Beckley’s pace while Lamper and Hinchman join the Knights for a decisive Kanawha Park series. The crowd expects strong pitching from Lamastor and solid defense as the team fights for the league standing.

Schot Cumberland Jones “Town Beckley Johnstown Senators Hoc Daniel Dead Man Johny Stuart Sington Welch Grosedoes Milner Who Beckley Jimmy Rimmer Gordon Johnson Dan Boone Beckley Park Kanawha Park Mr. Sington Mid-Atlantic Alabama Doc Datile Southeastern Jeagus Bington Watt Powell Lampers Donte Bua Mennespolis Millers Donle Watt Lambert Powell Knights Bul Hinchman Boss Powell Rok Ceretain Fowell Bill Ohio State Hinchiman Roe Ford WA Hemson Bailey Grosectaxe Black Knights Jersey City Binghamton Battle Groh Rimes Hinchman Duffy Doc Daniela Stiyl Hinchmen

Fisting brethren in big tent race at expense of LaMaster

In a chaotic account filled with sports chatter and nicknames, writers tout players like Byrd Longnecktr and Popny John, praising speed and skill while recounting recent defeats. The piece ridicules opponents, recalls home runs, and notes fan passion amid a gloomy financial aside about American product exports.

Gene Huntington Jon Longnecker Wotte Manle Thie Keby Smartiat Middle Atlantic Jearus Joe Whitlock Mont Securets Weil Gordon D— H Johinsch Bitte Hays Johnny Sove Dibiel Dan Mtn

Sporting Town Im West Virginia Debates Mel Tonight

Fragmentary text references West Virginia town sports scene and a person named Mel with unclear activity or outcome. The readable parts suggest a casual, uncertain note about an event or greeting felt in a sporting town setting.

West Virginia

Longest match ends day as Burwell defeats Murphy in tunny tourney

In Haverton Pa on June 23 Clay ton Lee Burwell of Sewanee defeated Richere T. Murphy of Hamilton in a marathon quarterfinal that stretched to a long rally, as Burwell seeded No.7 won TS 6 4 4. Keith Gledhill from Stanford, the defending champ, advanced past Donald Prame of Harvard in a separate close match.

Haverford Jntercolingiste Richeré T. Ddurphy Hamilton Amoother Clayton Lee Burwell Sewanee Hal Burwell Butte Poth Murphy Keith Gledhill Stan Ford Donald Prame Harvard Clift Mutter Tulane Renked Nurm Herons David N. Jones Chiunabis Bryan Gran North Caroline Keri Kemrath Texts

Johnny's Nowe Out In Close Battle For Title

A tense game notes a near win by the Johnnies with a 98 92 score reported and players listed across positions. Starters Welch Philae Weber and Beckley led scoring while Barne and Tobe contributed down the stretch as fans watched a tight finish in Lincoln Nebraska.

Senaileva Phillae Welch Berib Barney Cotta Weber Philipe Wel Fington Inkee Thomas Coste Byard Coete Am Beckley Timea

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