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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1934
Page
1
June showed clear gains over a year ago with coal leading the spike. Banks report 31 percent year to date growth and Kanawha County residents bought 3150000 worth of autos, while used car tradeins totaled 517700.
Mrs. Janet Munchback a 37 year old dressmaker of Charleston died after an auto collided with a pole. The driver Charles Lucas aged 20 from Milcreek was hospitalized with broken ribs and facial cuts. Police report this marked Charleston’s nineteenth motor vehicle fatality this year and the body was taken to Barlow's Funeral Home pending coroner's arrangements.
City treasurer Jebn Price claims three weeks pay deducted for duties and two weeks pay for services while tax and salary adjustments are debated by the council. He asserts his term guarantees his salary and returns the check as part of the dispute.
Six aides revolted today aligning with Lieutenant Coverite Ole H Olson who claims to be legal governor. They refuse to recognize Langer’s authority after his recent felony conviction. The move caps a March split in a nonpartisan league and a Republican faction. Langer faces sentencing with up to two years imprisonment.
West Virginia Veterans of Foreign Wars urge honor for Ann A. Jarvis as originator of Mothers Day with a memorial tablet near her Grafton home. The group adopted a resolution for immediate effect and another recommending Grover C. Christian of Fayetteville as adjutant general of the state at their thirteenth annual encampment closing.
Beckley June 23 A continuance until October of the trials of Edgar C Lawson former state Auditor and two associates charged with fraud in the sale of securities was ordered by Judge Harley M Kilgore The judge noted a jurisdiction challenge by Lawson counsel and said a special session would be called to resolve it The Guaranty Investment Company headed by Lawson as president had about 4000 security holders in West Virginia and was placed in receivership months earlier
A chart details 50 retail and 48 service classes under the sales tax, showing April totals of 484 373.36 with tangible goods at 441 886.04 and services 42 685.26. Kanawha County's share rises to 70 386.49 after redistribution. Foods lead with 699 602.60, groceries 88 628.28, restaurants 29 080.58, department stores 20 040.86, clothing 313 697, autos 18 097.12.
The Harriman Hosiery Mills in Harriman Tennessee warned NRA officials that removing the blue eagle would close the plant on Tuesday, costing 653 workers their jobs as orders fell due to the boycott and reduced business. The firm blamed seasonal slump and labor disputes amid talks with officials.
Governor Kump paid tribute to Banking Commissioner W C Given and voiced regret at his possible departure from the state. Given, a former Bluefield resident, has been rumored to resign to join Central Union National Bank in Cleveland. The remarks came during a West Virginia Virginia Dairy Men’s Co operative Association gathering with J B McLaughlin and Ernest L Bailey present.
The West Virginia Publicity Association adopted a twofold campaign to attract out of state interest and build state dues. Ross B. Johnson of Charleston was named secretary, a full time paid post. An executive committee and twenty five directors were elected for a new era of independent outreach.
Report outlines a push by younger Democratic and Republican factions in the state to oust reactionaries from the upper chamber. The piece lists ten incumbents likely to seek reelection, six Democrats and four Republicans, with named districts and counties.
In Venice Italy on June 23 17 Marion Davies portrait without a country was removed from the American pavilion of the Venice Biennial under order from Juliana Force director of the Whitney Museum of Art. Italian officials acted swiftly to comply and move the painting to the Italian pavilion.
Washington on June 3 reports indicate three of five proposed stock exchange regulators will be James M. Landis and George C. Mathews from the trade commission and Ferdinand Pecora, counsel for the Senate banking committee. The White House faces pressure from business groups to ensure market experience in appointees. The Senate banking panel favored a broader representation, but a Glass proposal for a stock interest criterion was rejected in conference.
Four Charleston youths, all 19, were arrested after allegedly driving from Kentucky with seven pints and three quarts of whisky. Attorney General Holt argues legal import for personal use, while U S Judge McClintic and District Attorney Neal weigh federal action.
Havana reports a mutiny aboard the gunboat Cuba, the Cuban navy’s largest unit, quelled quickly with no bloodshed. Captain Evarista Ulloa was arrested after refusing to recognize the new navy chief Angel Gonzalez. Within hours Navy Secretary Felix Granados announced replacement officers were being sent to Jantilla where the Cuba lay.
Buenos Aires dispatches report a Paraguayan division led by Col Brizuela breaking Bolivian lines at Candada and Candada El Carman before hitting an artillery trap. Bolivian mortars and cannons retaliated as the Paraguayan attack faltered, leaving thousands dead before the Fort Bolivian position near Pilcomayo.
In Berlin on June 23 German officials led by Chancellor Hitler pursued talks over foreign debts. The discussions followed Britain's invitation and included active participation by Hitler. Banking circles hailed it as a victory for Reichsbank President Hjalmar Schacht amid pressure over Dawes and Young loan terms.
Hyde Park scene shows a granddaughter greeting a returnee as a grand reunion unfolds. Washington proposes eliminating private Preptit in case of war. Bismarck notes Langer aides revolt after North Dakota governor's conviction. Harriman mills threaten to close a Tennessee plant without Blu Eagle tax relief amid war prep. Cummings seeks $10 reward for capture of foreign suspect. A Bolivian fort siege and a Venice art exhibit removal due to a carbon monoxide incident are reported with terse dispatches. Havana boat mutiny suppressed without bloodshed.
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