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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1929

Page

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Hoover to Meet Tunney Paid Woman $30,001 Debt

Gene Tunney ended his “pure friendship” with Mrs. Katherine King Fogarty by two payments totaling 95 000, in response to her 500 000 breach of promise suit. The former champ admitted giving money to protect fight promoters and avoid publicity, denying the rest of the charges and noting prior releases.

Hoover Sam Love United Press New York Gene Tunney Katherine King Fogarty Fort Worth Tunney Fogarty Social Register Jack Dempsey Tom" Heeney New Zealand Denis Hat Breliy

Willies Account Of Lost Paper In Training Incident

Willie Willis describes an incident during a training run with his dog Rage. He explains a plan to carry a package and a paper rose loose during a lesson, noting a misstep as the paper rolled away. He frames the episode as a lighthearted mishap in his preparations.

Trial of Snook Slated July 22

Dr James Howard Snook a 49 year old former university professor and confessed killer of Treora K Alx a 26 year old Ohio State co ed will stand trial for first degree murder on July 22 unless a change of venue is granted. He pleaded not guilty in Columbus noting calm demeanor as Melvin Hix father of the slain student watched. Prosecutors said one federal inquiry has found no link to drug traffic.

Columbus Jing James Howard Snook Harmer Treora Alx Ohio State Snook Melvin T. Hix Cate John Chester Robert Dusuan Buook Mise Hix

Lack of Airport Endangers Plane

John H. Jay of Iowa Steel and Towa Manufacturing, with pilot Capt. D. F. Hunter, nearly crashed over Charleston due to no landing field. After circling for an hour they landed at Coal River Field with aid from local aviator Howard Mages. They departed Little Rock and Louisville refueling, narrowly avoiding disaster.

Iowa Steel John H. Jay Cedar Rapids Iowa Iowa Steel Corporation Towa Manufacturing Company D. F. Hunter Cedar Rapids Airways Coal River Coal River Celd Howard Mages Jay Charleston Enutsite Louisville Hunter Kanawha River Ylang Wheeling Mays Qual River Mr. Jay Li Ars

Mayor Hague Arrested in Jersey City Wealth Inquiry

Jersey City mayor Frank Hague, vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee, was arrested on a contempt charge for refusing to answer questions about his wealth. He was given 24 hours to obtain a writ of habeas corpus and remained in custody. the arrest follows earlier refusals to heed subpoenas from the investigating committee. The legislature authorized the action, with potential penalties up to six months if convicted, amid a clash over the mayor’s wealth sources and a $65,000 home purchased via a dummy donor.

Trenton N. J Frank Hague Jersey City National Democratic Marine Dewitt Hague Ang Fes Renks Hague

Neely in Hospital Hearing Vets Told by Hughes

PARKERSBURG June 24 A digressive report from Cong Hughes Huntington says former United States Senator Neely of Fremont lies in a Morgantown hospital more seriously injured than earlier noted He cannot attend a convention speaking engagement due to water on the spine from a June 2 automobile accident near Beckley Also announced are plans to double Vitrolite capacity in the Chicago based firm with its main plant here About 100 Spanish American War veterans registered for purification Page Elgbhi five

Parkersburg Devia United States Neely Faremont Morgantown James A. Hughes Huntington Hughes Apeak Beckley Vitrolite Company Chicago Puri Elgbhi, Dal

Romance Tale From Suit Between Girl and Chicago Millionaire

Tulsa beauty Ann Livingston testified in a Chicago court about a romance with Franklin S. Hardinge, the Chicago millionaire, seeking 6250,000 “heart balm.” She described love letters, his visits to Tulsa, and a “love trip” as evidence of genuine affection while defense questioned authenticity of the letters and motive.

Ochicago Ann Livingston Tulsa Franklin S. Hardinge Chicago Ahe Hardinge Hher

Smith Rites Set For Wednesday

Prominent Charleston businessman F. Noyes Smith died suddenly at his Kanawha Street home at about two o'clock yesterday afternoon. He was 53, survived by wife Elizabeth Dann and children I N Smith Jr E Dann Smith Catherine Dana Smith and Elizabeth Adelaide Smith plus brother Harrison B Smith. Funeral services will be held at 5 PM tomorrow at Kanawha Presbyterian Church with interment in Spring Hill Cemetery.

Tsane Noyes Smitt Kanawha Washington and Lee Universit Charleston Interurban Railway Company F. M. Glamnton Kanawha Banking and Trust Companys Elizabeth Dann I. N. Smith E. Dann Smith Chris Smith Elizabeth Adelaide Catherine Dana Smith Harrison B. Smith Stone Ue Kanawhh Presbyter Hal

Youthful Slayers Face Jury Trials

Two brothers aged nine and ten were held for grand jury action in Juvenile court on charges of slaying nine year old Rayman Colley whose body was found in Dry Fork river. Parents Ben Hamilton and his wife requested jury trials as authorities said the boys admitted causing Colley’s death during a river fight. Bond set at 46,000 each, friends to post.

I. C. Herndon Nelson McDowall Mana Miry Herndon Ben Hamilton Alan Rayman Colley Dry Fork Colley

D Annunzio Undergoes Operation in Italy

Gabriele D Annunzio, famed Italian figure, underwent a successful appendectomy in Gardone Italy on June 24. The wartime aviator and writer, known globally for his novels poetry and public life, faced the procedure bravely according to local reports.

Gardone Italy Gabriele D Nin

Witnesses Urge Radical Changes In Tariff Bill

Three Senate finance subcommittees heard calls for major tariff changes. American Farm Bureau Federation urged terminating the Cuban American treaty and taxing Philippine imports including sugar. Wool interests pressed a 36 cent per pound duty on raw wool with higher levies on wool waste, while testimony on silk and other fabrics discussed imports and processing standards.

Washington Cuba Philippines Senate Chester H. Gray Americam Farm Bureau Federation Gray House HSI United States Frank J. Hagermbarth Spencer Idano National Wool Growers Association King of Glaks Chic Wool Growers Association J. F. Walker Gambier Onla Boston Philadelphia

Clemans Case Debated Over Writ Of Prohibition

In court Judge Morgan Owen heard arguments on a writ of prohibition against the state legislature’s intermediate court in the Leroy Clemans case. Assistant Prosecutor A M Belcher challenged jurisdiction while Bouchelle defended the court’s authority. Clemans, a former state printing clerk, is charged with budget padding by forgery and faced a trial set to begin soon. The judge promised an early opinion.

Henry K. Binck Leroy Clemans Couites Piers Court Morgan Owen A. M. Belcher J. F. Bouchelle Intermediate Court State Legislature Owen Clemans Ny Climé Belcher

Wide Search Ordered For Missing Aviators

Madrid dispatch reports a broad hunt by destroyers airplanes and a submarine to locate Commander Ramon Franco and three others in a Dorier Wal plane missing after departing Alcázates seaplane base. Officials warned hope fading but not extinct amid unclear radio signals and continued weather favorable off the Azores.

Madrid Ramon Franco Azores Portugal America Ancrés Alfreda Kindeland Franco Alcazates Cartagenla Eduardo Galiarza King de Alde Pedro ‘Mendariago Gonzalo Ates Hal Gibraltar Fereol Amores Alerto Velasco Lavaga Council of Ministers Sesplans Horta Azores Islands Ramon Pranco San Miguel Yestern Gay Bonifaria Folina Yatre United Press Lense Tarn Page Eight Col. Flyed

Yale Professor Denied U S Citizenship Over Conscientious Objections

New Haven June 24 Yale Divinity School professor MacIntosh a native of Canada and Yale faculty since 1919 was denied naturalization by Judge Warren B Butrows for conscientious objection to war reservations. He stated he would swear allegiance but would not fight, prompting the judge to uphold presidential wartime authority. His case, represented by Dean Charles E B Clark, will be appealed to the United States district court of the second circuit in New York City.

New Haven Conn Beoresser Douglas Macintosh Yale Divinity School Warren B. Butrows Macintogh MacInteth United States France M.C ALEF Charles EB. Clark Yate Law Adout Clark United States District Court of the Second Circuit New York City

Barnum's Condition Failing Says Doctors

Robert Pete Barnum, a former Parkersburg high school and West Virginia University star, is described as not very satisfactory by hospital staff after suffering extensive burns from a vat incident at Bethlehem Steel Sparrows Point. He escaped death by gripping a ledge until colleagues rescued him, but his condition remains serious and deteriorating at Maryland General Hospital.

Baltimore Robert Pete) Barnum Parkersburg High School West Virginia University Barnum Sparrows Point Bethlehem Steel Corporation Maryland General Hospital

AIL Is Off With Don Luis Says Mrs Mabel Corey

Paris June 24 The marriage plans of Mrs Mabel Gilman Corey and Don Luis of Bourbon have been abandoned She told United Press that everything is finished but kept the line that nothing is final She complained of financial wrangling over money offers and said she would stay retired at Villa Genia in France She recalled meeting Don Luis on her honeymoon and said they loved each other for 20 years The interview reveals a romance of a Broadway actress and a Spanish nobleman amid European tensions over money and duty

Aree Chane Tunney Bridgeport Conn Lewis K, Field Fogarty New Haven Paris Mabel Gilman Corey Don Luis Bourbon Pittsburgh Atews Iu Mondire United Press Spain Cory Aald Pliny Mra Corey Infanta Rubile Dott Luis Don Laiste San Rew Burred France Corey Galt Villa Genia Broadway Italy Jerome

Leggers Get Ideas From Ford Says Will

Santa Monica June 4 Today's paper reports rumblings about ford influenced schemes. A wild mishmash claims rattlesnakes threaten Hoover era Virginia fishing grounds and hogs are used to terminate them. The piece mocks slogans promising visits to Virginia for ham and ham related products amid bootlegger chatter and production talk.

Santa Monica Mr. Hoover Virginia Ford

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