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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1930

Page

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Hoover veto sustained as Longworth intervenes in Congress

In Washington today Speaker Longworth steered administration supporters to sustain President Hoover’s veto of the Johnson-Rankin veterans relief bill while a substitute offering 50 million dollars in pensions for 200 000 World War I veterans moved to the Senate. The House 365 to 4 approved the substitute, with Republicans backing and most Democrats opposing the veto.

Washington Longworth House Hoover Senate Democrats Congress Republicaan Lanham and Johnson Texas Milligan Missouri Isbor—Xerale Minnesota Rankin Misatesippi World War Veterans Committee Johnson

Unemployment Estimates Spark Debate on Jobless Figures

WASHINGTON June 36ae reports show unemployment estimates hovering around 2 9 cm,060 for the nation and state counts. Secretary Lamont notes the figures vary and reflect incomplete data from a partial census, with suggested state unemployment around a high per cent of the working population.

Washibaton Tan Quarte Ot’ Ornatry Lamont DAL Cingie Neveda Esther Bie

Riley and Wren Masui Confrontation Mentioned in Report

In a brief entry from the Riley community note, Willie Willis is described as ready to challenge Wren Masui if a disruption occurs. The phrasing suggests tension after a minor incident involving a chip.

Riley Wren Masui

Jones and Morgan Lead West Virginia Senate Race

Recapping last night’s senate fight, Jones and Morgan emerge as leading figures with broad support from Gov. Conley and state figures. Morgan plans to announce candidacy soon, while Jones relies on substantial funding and central backing as the field coalesces around these two frontrunners.

Jonta State House A State Board of Control Floyd FE. Cunnnyngham State Round Commission Jones United States Eveal Bradley Cunnyngham Conley Maeved Rich Jook Balanan Goverr Ballanan Hatfield Hax Ogden Morgen

Liquor Law Violators Sentenced in Federal Court

Three defendants were sentenced to a total of 16 years three months in Atlanta penitentiary for liquor law violations. Joe Dink of Morgantown received five years for sale of liquor, John Corwin of Morgantown got four years, and Walker Bailey of Keyser was sentenced to 15 months.

Beeing Atlanta W. E. ‘Baker Janes Joe Dink Morgantown Diqnar Jobo Corwin Walker Bailey Keyser

Lingle Tied to Heavy Loans in Chicago Probe

Investigators say Alfred Jake Lingle a Chicago Tribune reporter borrowed 485000 after the stock market crash. Officials and notable figures including Samuel Ettelson Major Carlos Ames and Alderman Bert Cronson are named as lenders amid a police shakeup and slaying case shifts.

Chicago Alfred Jake” Lingle Chicago Tribune Lingle Jent Samuel A. Ettelson Thompson Maj Carlos Ames The Civil Service, Commission Bert Cronson Ettelaon Clarence S. Darrow John H. Alcock Alcock James “Red” Forsythe Daniel A. Gilbert

Democrats Laud GOP for Jersey Eighteenth Amendment Plank

The New Jersey Democratic Party lauded the Republican convention for adopting a plank favoring repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. The Democrats say both sides show a shift toward states rights and warn against centralizing federal power.

Trenton N. J. Duns Democraic Party Republican Party Aimilar Ite Democratic Party of New Jersey Atverat Union Expresac Democratic Party

Drastic Rearrangement of Prohibition Enforcement Unveiled

Attorney General Mitchell announced July 1 a major reorganization of federal prohibition enforcement. The Department of Justice will absorb duties from the Treasury and reduce 27 districts to 12 with 87 deputy administrators. The plan seeks closer federal state cooperation while preserving some enforcement at the state level.

Washington Promition Alstricts Department of Justice John Fennington Pennesivania New Jersey Delware Philo Delta Merrick Mary= land Virgina West Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Richmond W. N. Woodrutt Michigan Ohio Kentucky Tenness Cincinnati Ayaul Mitchell Treasury United States Blaze Ace Congress Federal Stata

Utilities Tax Figures Certified by Public Works Board

Records show the 1930 public utility assessments totaling 544.15 million dollars were certified by a board of public works including Governor Conley and six other officials. Lawson urged cuts to two major bills, but the board voted to keep valuations, leaving the 56.8 million dollar increase in utility taxes for 1930 intact while worksheets remained available for inspection.

Board of Public Works Conley Edgar C. Lawson Lawson United Fuel Gas Company Kanawha Valley Tax Commissioner's Office Chesap Peake and Ohio Railway

Labor Bank Closed After Run Hits Largest Railway Clerks Bank

The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks National Bank halted operations after a bank run drained deposits totaling 1.9 million over three days. Indicted official Shaffer admitted stock losses and forged collateral tied to Cosmopolitan Bank, with assets slated for liquidation by the U S Comptroller. Directors cite sound condition despite the turmoil and ongoing investigations.

Cincinnati Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Natural Bank Haveth EB May United States A. W. Bhafer Cosmopolitan Bank and Trust Company Brotherhood Stork Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Brotherbood Bank Board of Directors Lymax 2 Norris Harry Rosenblum United States District Haroth E. May Olongettonx Paderas Shaffer H. L. Doherty Company City Service Securities Dealers Maurid Shaffer Cities Service Brotherhood Bank Ehafier Cosmopolitan Bank Shafter Coluterny

Lightning Strike Destroys Drill Boat J B King Near Brockville

A flash of lightning struck the drill boat J B King in the St Lawrence near Brockville causing an explosion. Eleven crew were rescued by a U S Coast Guard boat while ten were accounted for and many feared dead from a 42 man crew. The vessel valued at 100000 belonged to 1 2 F of St Catherine s and was widening the Brockville narrows.

Brockville Ont Jung St. Lawrence River Hove J. B. King United States Coast Guard Hospitain Asial Arme~ Dlaredy W. C. Walklate St. Catherine's Brockville Narrows Page

WVU Professor Attacks Public Service Commission

Morgantown June 26 Dr H Vickers economics professor at West Virginia University criticizes the state public service commission over a water power grant on the Cheat and Blackwater rivers approved by Governor Conley and the commission. He warns of abdication of public protection if the agency acts without discretion and urges reconsideration in the public interest.

Morgantown H. Vickers West Virginia University State Public Service Commission Morgantown Dominion-Newa Coromeston West Virginia Power and Trans-' Mmission Company Conley Yeaterday Wickers Ba Public Service Commission Vickers Keio University Japan

Three Squares Means Health for Baby as for Adult

Chicago reports Esther Ackerson Fischer urges mothers to treat a baby's diet as vital as parental meals. She emphasizes vitamin D and calcium through cod liver oil and baths to prevent rickets, and vitamin C via orange or tomato juice, with breast milk preferred when possible and feeding plans set with a physician.

Chicago Esther Ackerson Fischer

Southern Cross Ends Transatlantic Flight at New York

Captain Charles Kingsford Smith lands the Southern Cross at Roosevelt Field New York after a flight from Harbor Grace Newfoundland. Crowds cheer as the monoplane completes a near circumnavigation. Officials greet the crew and plan a reception with Mayor Walker and events at City Hall and the Ad club.

Southern Cross New York Kingsford-Smith Roosevelt Fields Battery City Hall Roosevelt Field Ireland Grace New Foundland Charles Kingsford-Smith Manhattan Graon Cape Tom Apectaculer Smith Tom van Dyke Army of Camere Eo Rien For Custome and Immigration Fuation Henger J. Walker Twill

Reed Renews Radio Attack in Kansas City Suit

James A. Reed, former U S senator, sues the Hedio Corporation of America and others in federal court in Kansas City alleging a $20 million damage claim under the Clayton Act. The suit accuses a radio trust of price fixing and patent pooling to restrain trade. Reed had filed the action as an agent for Grigsby Grunge Company of Chicago.

Kansas City Grigsby-Grunge Company Chicago James A. Reed United States Hedio Corporation of America General Electric Company Westinghouse Metric and Manufacturing Company BR. C. A. Victor Company RC. A Radiotrons Company Sherman Soil-Trust Tt Allegra I ' Por Purchme & Noense Reed New York Europe Nad Sedalia Red Ia Trust Federal Court of Delaware

Byrd Honors Brooklyn Aviator Floyd Bennett

Rear Admiral Richard Byrd joined Brooklyn officials and residents in paying tribute to Floyd Bennett, Brooklyn’s famed aviator and Byrd’s companion on polar missions. A procession of 600000 schoolchildren lined the route, and Byrd attended civic events at Borough Hall and a noon luncheon hosted by a New York band club.

New York Richard © Byrd Brooklyn Floyd Bennett Byrd North Pole Admiral Byrd Bennett Jamaica Bleak Greenley Ireland Dey Borough Hall Henry Hesterberg Band Club of

North Dakota Leaders Hold Line as Results Roll In

Three of North Dakota’s congressmen and Gov. George F. Shafer kept their leads as additional returns were tallied from Wednesday’s primaries. The update, relayed from Fargo, reflects ongoing vote counting in the 1966 primary season.

Fargo North Dakota George F. Shafer

Death of famed auto inventor Harry G. Stutz in Indianapolis

Renowned automobile designer and manufacturer Harry G. Stutz died in Indianapolis at 63 after an appendicitis related illness. He founded Stutz Motor Car Company in Indianapolis and helped shape early race and rear axle innovations. He retired five years prior and leaves two former spouses, both living, with details noting a 1898 marriage and later remarriage to Blanche Biller.

Indianapolis Ind Harry G. Bouts Stuts Stutz Poveredi Aut Nam Ey Company MN. C Bute Misa Clace Distr M. Dayton Snd Blanche Biller Isedienapoliz

Innocent Spared By Gunmen in Chicago Turmoil

Fragmented city dispatch notes violence and warnings as gunmen target alleged criminals. The piece hints at gang conflicts, coercion, and a claim that innocents avoid murder amid street power struggles.

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