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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1931

Page

10

Bond Connection Denied by Curtis

Topeka reports Vice President Curtis denied a $109,000,000 bond deal link and claims he paid for his hotel suite, rejecting accusations of using influence with the Justice Department. He defended his conduct and said he never benefited from any bond issue.

Topeka Uvice Curtis Fashionsbie Washington Hostelry E. Haldemen-Julius Girard Kens os @enieg Moore Haldeman-Julius Ape Curts

Airmen cross ocean in high speed flight attempt

United States airmen Wiley Post and Harold Gatty reach Moscow 40 hours after leaving New York on a round the world speed record attempt. They report through heavy clouds and seas, noting improved weather after crossing Poland. They plan next leg Moscow to Irkutsk, aiming for Nome and a return to New York within ten days.

Ocean Spain Mee Krefeld Moscow Wiley Post Harold Gatty New York Miers Irkutsk Iberia Berlin Poland Mey Nome Post Gutty Asoaviakhin Society Society For the Development of Aviation Fairmen Ural Mountains Post Asid Thalr Novosibirsk Ore Tobst Airdrome Gatty Rewy

Negro Slayer Faces Mob Violence Threat

In Watonga Oklahoma a Negro who killed a deputy sheriff was surrounded by a mob near Cleo Springs. Governor Murray mobilized the National Guard to protect the suspect Filmore Davis from lynching as a mob of about a thousand was reported forming. The Guard was dispatched to Watonga and Kingfisher to secure fair treatment and prevent violence.

Oklahoma City William H. Murray National Guard Watongs Kingfisher Filmore Davis Pose Cleo Springs Regio Gorard Murray

Emperor Bob Jones Surrenders After Nine Holes at Scioto

In scorching heat at Scioto Country Club, Bob Jones, hailed as golf emperor, quits after nine holes with a 33, three over par, during an exhibition ahead of tomorrow's Ryder Cup matches. He plays alongside Robert Cutting, X Norman Freer, and Francis Powers of the Consolidated Press.

Colembts Jone iPi Scioto Jones Robby Emperor of Golf Bobby Robert Cutting United States Golf Association Xsorman Freer Western Golf Association Francis Powers Consolidated Press

Mellon Opens Negotiations on War Debt Plan

Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson announced negotiations with France were progressing on the Hoover plan for a one year postponement of war debt reparations. Stimson will sail for Italy on a 10 day voyage en route to Rome and Paris, with Mellon and Mills directing talks.

Hoover Henry L. Stimson Italy Stimson Treasury Andrew W. Mellon Paris France Weples Rome Herlin Londo State Department William R. Castle Castle Ogden L. Mills Mellon Germany Paul Claudel

Osborn Named by Conley in State Police Dispute

Attorney General Leges ruled Osborn became head of the state police on June 13 after a second commission. The opinion states Brooks was effectively removed by the later appointment and Osborn’s qualification. It also covers salary vouchers and whether Brooks may be paid after Osborn’s induction.

H. B. Leges Atate Police Br. Brooks Osborn Pride State Lawson Oster Brooks Obsorn Conley Joe Brooks Lascer Ng Dim Brooke Department of Public, Safety Osborn Ha Osboth

Petition for Pardon of Wetzel Receives Consideration

Petition for pardon of HH Wetzel former secretary treasurer of the Jackson Building and Loan Association Huntington rests with Pardon Attorney Albert G Jenkins. He is serving a 10 year sentence for embezzlement. Cabell County court granted a stay of execution to July 1. The petition is not expected to reach Governor Coley before next week.

Albert G. Jenkins HH. Wetzel Pld Jackson Building and Loan Association of Huntington Cabell County Court Colliley Pétion

Trooper Transferred Amid State Police Reorganization

Lieutenant A M Long of the Elm Urove detachment was moved to headquarters of Company D at Parkersboro in a transfer announced yesterday by state police officials.

A. M. Long Parkershoro Wes

Five Ohio Miners Placed in Jail

ST CLAIRSVILLE OH June 25 Five men were jailed on charges of violating Ohio s criminal syndicalism law connected to an eastern Ohio coal mine strike Prosecutor Paul Waddell listed Joe Car 22 and Steven Perlick 80 for circulating radical literature Eight others were arrested at Dillonvale Jefferson County after strikers attacked a truck carrying workers Pleas of not guilty were entered Bonds set at 5000 In Dillonvale mine No 1 two workers were bruised when stones were thrown by strikers Eviction notices had been served on 15 families and deputies dispersed strikers at Piney Fork mine with tear gas bombs

ST. Clairsvilly Oho Ohio Dilen Nle Jefferson County Paul Waddell Joe Car Steven Perlick Leo Thompson Pittsburgh Dillonvale M A. Hanns Coal Company Steikers Coal Company Tose Piney Fork Hefina Company

West Virginia Governor urges bankers to lift mood

Governor Conley told the West Virginia Bankers association in White Sulphur Springs that banks in the state avoided failures due to bankers’ character and state aid. He urged bankers to lead by inspiration, argue for faith in America, and help restore confidence as the economy stabilizes.

Pkera Henr White Sulphur West Virginia State Banking Department Finance Board America United States Conley

Governor touts state road program to spur employment

Governor Conley told bankers the state roll commission is acting to restore prosperity and create jobs. He cited 128 highway projects under way and about 7800 workers in road building and maintenance, financed partly by gas tax and other funds, with private enterprise expected to add more. The remarks urged optimism despite recent difficulties.

Conley Tate Roll Commission Casper Schrimp

Return From Virginia Robersons Attend Funeral of Uncle

Mr and Mrs O W Robertson of Spring Hill Hayes returned from Farmington Virginia where they attended the funeral of Mrs Robertson s uncle Lenlie Hamilton.

O. W. Robertson Spring Hil Haye Farmington, Va

Distressed Plane Turns Out to Be Stark Practicing

Stark Practicing Nghe PNhip in pregara, Wertz relA hubtrh Stark, in a cobias monoplene with tights TE, circled the city at night. Charlestonians, thinking an aircraft in distress, alerted the airport as a plane over the ch a supposerly In distress, while manager Chris Herve] said the activity was夜 night excursions over the sky during the qrek at anty a and that Stemienane Staek sensa polished a Wit at his night flying.

Hubtrh Stark Wertz Pregara Han Sterck Chris Herve Elt

Faithfull Notes Believed Genuine

New York reports District Attorney Elvin Edwards of Nassau County believes letters submitted to the grand jury by Dr. G Jameson Carr about Starr Faithfull are genuine. He says the letters suggest the girl planned suicide, yet the body was found with bruises and a drug in the organs, leaving murder or accidental death as possibilities.

New York Jane Starr Faithfull Elvin Edwards Nassa G. Jameson Carr Cunard Mner Franconia Long Beach Atticide

Obituary notices from Wertz and Beechwood areas

Funeral services announced for Simon Woods of Wertz avenue who died at Lakin with burial at Spring Hill cemetery. Survived by widow Anna Woods and brother Jaycee. Joyce Evelyn Crews one year old daughter of J W Crews Jr of Beechwood Avenue to be buried at Emmanuel Baptist Church after death Tuesday. Funeral for Mrs J M Thornton formerly of Dixie announced for 2:30 this afternoon with burial in Dixie cemetery. Annie F R White to be buried in London cemetery with services at First Baptist Church London. four daughters named among survivors.

Simon Woods Wertz Avenue Lakin Three O'Giork Harden and Harden Chapel Jaycee Evelyn Crows Joyce Evelyn Crews J. W. Crews, Jr Beechwood L Avenue Emmanuel Bapist Church Frank G. Bown Bream Memories Church Anite FR. White Annle Ry White First Baptist Church London London Cemetery Letntin Harvey

Pickets at Mines Are Decreasing in Pittsburgh District

In Pittsburgh district, picketing by the National Miners Union waned as about 85 percent of the 2,400 normal workforce returned to Pittsburg Terminal Coal Company mines after its agreement with the United Mine Workers. State police held guard as minor disturbances were reported. the contract includes union recognition and a checkweighman election along with higher pay at certain mines. A blacksmith’s home was bombed at Chartlers Creek Buffalo mine near Cannonsburg. no one was endangered. Twenty-one of 47 Wildwood miners arrested in a strike disturbance were given preliminary hearings. proceedings adjourned to tomorrow for arraignments of the remaining defendants.

Pittsburgh National Mineral Union United Mine Workers of America Diettiet Pittspurgh Terminal Coal Corporation United Mine Workers Union and Company Oficiala In Corporation Buffalo Chartlers Creek Goal Company Cannonsburg Wildwood

Rotarians to Induct New President at Evening Meeting

The Charleston Rotary Club meets at 4 30 PM Friday for a stag dinner and entertainment to mark the retirement of President Frans J Blair and the induction of President elect Madison TJ Will. The program features a fine dinner and music.

Charleston

Huntington Boy Drowns In Local River Accident

Huffman, an eight year old, drowned in the Guynedotte river while playing tag with other boys. The drowning marked Huntington’s eighth swimming death of the summer season. Helen Rosaland Hastings, 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gwin Hastings of Chelyan, died in a local hospital after a short illness. Funeral services for Mrs Hastings will be held at 1:30 this afternoon at the residence with Burisi Cemetery nearby. Surviving are her parents three brothers and four grandparents.

Huntington Hearold Huffman Guynedotte Helen Rosaland Hastings Gwin Hastings Chelyan Burisi Slaughters Creek Irwin John Willian Robert John Powers Kanawha City W. H. Hastings

Anderson at Clinic for Physical Tests

ROCHESTER Minn June 25 Ay Heartley Munk Anderson senior football coach at Notre Dame must undergo further tests. Dr Barhorka Maya clinic physician said today because his core was difficult to diagnose. Anderson came here yesterday to join the cause of severe headaches and had been suffering since May.

Rochester Minn

Jamestown Last In Shevlin Stakes At Aqueduct

Jamestown the 4 to 7 favorite in a three horse Shevlin Stakes field at Aqueduct finished six lengths behind Sir Ashley. Danour Boutting and Hi Jack won separate races with notable times. Washington Park saw Tilly win the Tinleggers purse in a six furlong allowance. Martha Jones placed second.

New York Jamestown Ealghly Coi George’ D. Widener Belair Stud Sir Ashley W. M. Moore L. James Hi-Jack Joan P. Grier Ike Brookmesde Stable Helanthus Lady Capulet Tranquility Farm Washington Park Jake Loweuntell Tilly Dotis Jean Tinleggers Martha Jones

Max Schmeling in peak shape days before heavyweight title bout

Conneaut Lake Park Pa June 45 news confirms Max Schmeling at 180 3 4 pounds with five days of training left. Manager Joe Jacobs reports perfect weight, strong wind and legs, and top condition for the world heavyweight title fight against max victim. Schmeling will box tomorrow Saturday and Sunday then rest Monday before another sparring run.

Conneaut Lake Park Young Max Sokming Joe Jacobs Tomorow Schmeling Wright Jacobs Ted Max Machen Sie Hater

Mayor appoints Duke and Price to city posts

Mayor DeVan announces Miss Lottie Brees as city matron and reveals four new police recruits will be assigned to beats for on the job familiarization before July 1. The new officers named are Jamen Davis, William Wright, Raymond Kruzen, and Arthur Bonham. Panama government workers are told to stay out of politics. Doris Jean overtakes Place Leros and Marthe Jonéa to win the race, paying 28.13 in the mutuels with the distance run in 1 12 468.

Price John Price DeVan Miss Lottie Brees John Britton Ment Britton Jamen Davis William Wright Raymond Kruzen Arthur Bonham Panama Leros Marthe Jonéa Doris Jean

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