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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1931

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Paris Attitude On Moratorium Brings 'Relief'

Paris and Washington clashed over the Hoover war debts plan as France endorsed a moratorium with caution. The French cabinet won a deputies vote of confidence 326 to 189 while Stimson previewed talks with Mellon. Officials viewed Paris’s ”cordial agreement” as tentative and urged further discussion to align relief with U.S. aims.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Washington Stimeon Tell Franca Mellon Hoover France Germany United States Bank For International Settlements Stimson

Strategy Board Plans Detailed Dry Campaign

Washington June 26 The combined board of strategy for prohibition groups unveiled plans for an extensive dry campaign tied to next year s elections Col Patrick Heyn온 of Louisville said the program was the most comprehensive yet outlined by the drys Clergymen attended as Dr Daniel A Poling explained plans for a broad allied forces campaign distinct from the church Dr F Scott McBride of the Anti Saloon League noted a friendly discussion while Pulling urged cooperation between groups No presidential candidate mentions were disclosed by the strategy board

Washington Flans Board of Strategy Patrick H.eyinhon Louisville Drys Daniel A. Poling Allied Forces For Prohibition Mkewiss F. Scott McBride Allied Forces Pulling Strategy Board

Shouse Backs Hoover Debt Plan At Georgia Dinner

Georgia Democrats praised President Hoover's one year suspension of war reparations and debts at a testimonial dinner for Governor-elect Richard B Russell Jr. Shouse called the plan a breathing space, urging GOP cooperation while criticizing Republican governance.

Atlanta Jouett Shouse Democratic Nations Hoover Georgia Richard EB. Russell, Jr

Money Barrel of G. O. P. Runs Low

Washington June 18 republicans face a fund shortage as both major parties sustain headquarters costs since the last campaign. Joseph B Nutt treasurer works with leaders to raise funds and keep machinery running while Hooyer and Jann J. Raskek handle convention plans and loans to bridge the summer.

Washington Nstlands Joseph B. Nutt Cleveland Nuttrill Republic Repubblicane Convention City Hooy Jann J. Raskek Democratic Nationg Raskek

Globe Girdlers Ready for Hop Across Siberia Route Planned to Irkutsk

Globe-girdling fliers Wiley Post and Harold Gatty reached Novo Sibirsk at 1 32 p.m. Greenwich time and plan a midnight takeoff for Irkutsk, a 1050 mile leg. They followed the Trans-Siberian line toward Asia, aiming next for Yakutsk or Khabarovsk before over-water legs toward Nome.

Irkutsh Siberia Wiley Post Harold Gatty Novo Sibirsk Irkutsk Moscow Ural Mountains Asia Omsk Nova Sibirsk Sibirsk Post and Gatty Sroping Mongolia Lake Balke Yakutsk Khabarovsk Nome Alaska Knatayovak Sea of Okhotsk Petropavlovek Kamchatka Fetro

Baker Retained In Gas Dispute

Pittsburgh June 28 A former secretary of war in Woodrow Wilson's cabinet and a noted Cleveland attorney has been retained as counsel for the Pennsylvania Grade Crude Oil Association. The group accuses major oil firms of restraint of trade by limiting retail outlets for its products and other independents. Rodney J. Alexander, secretary, reported exclusive dealing has closed about 170 percent of US retail gasoline and oil outlets to Pennsylvania grade crude. Directors Teeleardt of Sistersville and J. D. Dinsmoor of St. Mary's are named among the board members.

Pittsburgh Newton D. Baker Wilson Cleveland Pennsylvania United States Rodney J. Alexander Association Teeledert J.P. Flynn Sistersville J. D. Dinsmoor Sir Mary's

Charleston Police Face Drowning Risk Over Swim Training

Chief John Britten of Charleston police plans compulsory swimming lessons for officers after reviewing drownings linked to water incidents. With 11 or more department members unable to swim, a two day program may begin and a river patrol option could aid rapid response to waterfront rescues.

Charleston Lesteritay John Britten Herbert Jobson Chinrlestory Drewal Nc Lable

Charleston Man Shot to Death in Farmington Case

Bert L. Harris aged 27 of Charleston died in Cost Valley Hospital from three bullet wounds. His stepmother in law Mrs Anas Perkins was arrested on the shooting charge and awaited preliminary hearing in Fayette county jail. The dying man told Justice Bert Hastings that Perkins fired three times in the back during a quarrel after visiting her home with his wife. Harris had a criminal record and was wanted for auto theft and carrying a gun. The body was taken to Barlow morgue. funeral arrangements had not been made.

Bert L. Harris Charleston Cost Valley Anas. Perkins Fayette County Perkins N. Capertown Harris Justice of the Peace Bert Hastings H. E B. Duten Justice Hirstings Charles Nichols Tin Justice John W. Harris Magazine Hollow Fo Ile Lnst Ugguer Whey Harrin Barlow

Democrats Nominate Successor to Henshaw

Martinsburg June 26. The Democratic executive committee of the fifteenth senatorial district unanimously recommended Lewis H Thompson Percy W Leiter and J McKeown, all of Martinsburg, to Governor Conley as a list for filling the vacancy after Barry F P Henshaw resigned to join the state road commission.

Lindbergh Granted Radio Transmitter Permit

Washington June 26. Charles A Lindbergh was given permission by the radio commission to operate a transmitter aboard the Allaire Plane for his projected flight. The decision marks approval for the transatlantic or long distance test using airborne radio equipment.

Washington Charles A. Lindbergh Radio Commisuion Allaire

Rum-Running Ghost Ships Described at Newark Trial

Newark witnesses described ghost ships slipping past coast guard patrols in 1929 in a case against 37 defendants tied to a rum syndicate centered in the Atlantic Highlands. Testimony identified vessels Manalon Tonawanda and Viccor as linked to the group, with Maguire, Keansburg mayor and police chief, named in proceedings.

Newark N. J Coant Guard Atlantic Highland Cagat Yards Yeaterday Coast Guards Tederala Gordon McLane James 8. Turner J.C. Turner Bortewein Zar Tonawanda Viccor Charles Maguire Clarence Watson Keansburg Watson Maguire

Terrific Storm Causes Deaths Across Northern Ohio Area

A severe storm swept through northern Ohio killing at least five people and injuring many as it disrupted communications and damaged property. The storm darkened Cleveland and portions of Toledo and Conneaut, with a suspected death in Toledo and multiple injuries and extensive crop and property losses reported.

Ohio Cleveland APJ Lake Erie Lake Erip Toledo Conneaut Columbus As Dor Treas Fred Frantz

Kanawha Miners Move Toward A Strike

Frank Keeney, president of the West Virginia Mine Workers, says a Kanawha coal strike is nearly certain as 47 of 67 locals have returned ballots showing support. The executive council will count all ballots, and a strike will be called if two thirds approve. The union claims about 17,000 of Kanawha district's 93,000 miners belong.

Kanawha Frank Keeney West, Virginia West Virgiia Keeney Executive ‘Council Whiich West Virginia Kinawha C.F. Keeney George Scherer Kanawan Waorkere Kar Pnewha

Adkins Aid Sentenced for Fatal Blow in Spring Hill Feud

Frank Woodall of Lincoln county pleaded guilty as an accomplice after the fact to the murder of Gari Dent, 33, in Spring Hill. Adkins confessed he struck the fatal blow during a water bill dispute over $1.50, with Dent dying days later. Dent died Thursday. Adkins was arraigned and sent to serve six months in Lincoln county jail plus a $150 fine and costs.

Frank Woodall Little Joe's Creek Lincoln County Gari Dent Spring Hil Lincoln Hamlin Proodall Thureeau Bight Farl Adkins Hee Dents Dent Staats Hospital Adkins H. B. Clay Grand Jury Cousine Spring Tul Adking

Operations Performed On Five Blind Students

BLUEFIELD June 26 Dr J E Blaydes conducted operations on five blind students from state schools of the blind and Romney. The names include Rata Sprague Elkins Clayton Slmunous Mount Clare Harrison county Ruth McCauley Weston Mary Stonaker Harman Gilmer county Myrtle Schoolcraft Clendenin One more youth Edward Prunts Clarksburg was sent back for medical treatment prior to an operation.

Bluefield J. E. Blaydes of the Blind Chefat Romney Rata Sprague Elkins Clayton Slmnous Mounit Clare Harrison County Ruth McCauley Weston Mary Stonaker Harman Gilmer County Myrtle Schoolcraft Clendenin Edward Prunts Clarksburg

Keyser Woman Elected President of Winchester Presbytery League

Keyser June 26 A boss Siete Harman of Keyser was elected president of the yang people's league of the Winchester presbytery at the enoush meeting here today.

Martinsburg Siete Harman of Keyser Yang People's League Winchester Presbytery Enoush

West Virginia Bankers elect officers at annual convention

W F McAneny of Martinsburg was named president of the West Virginia Bankers Association at the thirty eighth annual meeting in White Sulphur Springs. Lewis F Haller of Wheeling was elected vice president and Mason Cuckard of Charleston treasurer. Dr John R Turner of West Virginia University and John Rovensky of Bank of America spoke on monetary policy stressing a gold standard and stabilization to boost international trade and business.

W. F. McAneny Old National Bank Martinsburg West Virginia Bankers’ Association Lewis F. Haller Wheeling Mason Cuckard Chusleaton Mott John R. Turner West Virginia ‘University John Rovensky Bank of America New York Turner ABCO Leqghee United ‘States

Snakes and Vipers Berated by J Ham in Hoover Reply

Illinois Senator J Hamilton Lewis denounces Hoover supporters as snakes and vipers, accusing the president of plans for public works while failing to shield depositors. He outlines a Democratic program including bank restoration, tariff adjustment, and relief loans, urging government action to aid the unemployed.

J. Ham Hoover Reply Gary Inz J. Hamilton Lewis Illnois Hoover Indiana Lewin Tmnstead Federal Reserve Bank Hhis Han Hoover Tepubliguniem Assu Aks Pres West Lewis Levis

Col Wiley Dies Preparing For Wife Funeral in SharpLes

Col William M. Wiley 80 a longtime coal and chamber leader dies at his Sharples home from a heart attack while preparing to attend his wife Edith Wiley's funeral. He had been active in West Virginia coal and business circles since 1912 and served as vice president of the Bayne County Coal Corp and as VP of the State Chamber of Commerce. Funeral services for Mrs Wiley set for Sunday at the community house.

Sharples William M. Wiley Bayne County Coal Corporation United States Chamber of Commerce Florida Charleston Edith Wiley Wiley West Virginia Colorado Dean Boone County Coal Corporation Kanawha Coal Operators’ssociation Wage Seale Kanawha Sield Wesst Virginia Darlington County South Carolina New York Printing Company New York Amity Land Company Great Pining Water Storage Company Hotty, Gale Unnder Arkansas Valley Sugar Beet and Irrigated Land Company Organized Sugar Companies Holly Sugar Holly Construction

Troopers Aid In Hunt for Bandits

State police sent four troopers to Allegheny County Virginia to aid in a siege of two armed bandits who robbed the Wittena National bank of about 61000 Thursday afternoon. The bandits forced Milas Nell Waller into another room and took the money. A witness identified one suspect as Raymond Rodgers and police connected the other to O L Payne near Salem Virginia.

Allegheny County Virginia Wittena National Bank T. A. Myles Fayette County Covington Myles Melure Anited Hal Rainelle Brown Jawisburg Childers Oak Thureday Milas Nell ‘Waller Carnier Migs Walker Raymond Rodgers O. L. Payne Uvex Salem

Andy Has Tough Job Will Avers

Beverly Hulls California June 26 Mr Meilon has a tough Job He has to go to Paris and explain to the French that it is better If Germany didn't pay anything for a year The scene compares politics to explaining to Calvin Coolidge and notes France will respond from across the river with a wary warning about stability and time.

Beverly Hulls Calif Meilon Paris Germany France Calvin Coolidge Melton Pittsburgh Angie Eyrs

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