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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1929

Page

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Senator Gould Backs Light Wines In Prohibition Letter

U S Senator Arthur R Gould of Maine praised light wines and grape juice in a May 21 1927 letter to a St Louis grape juice company asserting a license for wines would improve enforcement of the Prohibition law He said he favors modification of the ban and noted many lawmakers share similar views The letter which discussed lost shipments and theft was not entered as evidence in the ongoing contract dispute involving Colony Vintages and other firms The Associated Press later confirmed Gould bought grape juice and reiterated his stance to reporters in Presque Isle Maine and Washington D C

BT. Louis United States Arthur R. Gould Maine St. Louis Ray Wembroones Colony Vintages Company Promo Vineyards Company St Louis Wong West Coast Vineyards Company Colony Company Washington Duke Presque Isle Bt Louls Associated Press Gould Wan Bert M. Fernald Sega Prohibition Doran

Churchofficed confusion over a penny collection plate

A fragment cites illie Willis Ae WI recalling an event at church where a nickel was placed in the collection plate. The speaker wonders if Thad deposited the nickel by mistake, reflecting a small moment of church life and doubt.

Police or Railroad Find Difference At Englewood Stations

A man known as Halstead rushed into the Englewood police station shouting I can’t wait for a ticket. He dashed past the sergeant and into a cell after a verbal tirade and a pushy charge toward the depot. He later explained his aim was to reach the 9 16 train.

Englewood Chicago Doe Condon Condon Hat- Mead Don- VU Halstead T Nots

Sliding Duty On Sugar Proposed

Washington, June 27. A sliding scale sugar tariff with duties varying by price is under study by Chairman Smoot of the Senate Finance Committee as a possible substitute for a higher rate on Cuban raw sugar. The plan would raise duties as prices fall and lower them as prices rise, with the aim to protect both consumers and producers amid industry debate. President Hoover has not commented on any specific schedule but has been receptive to sliding scales proposed by committee members.

Washington Smoot Uteh Scoutor Stepnen H. Love United Statea Beet Sugar Essociation Lave Hoover Love Utah Weabington Ehint Harrison Missingippi Gmodet Wall Street Nations City Bank White House Senate Finance Elgar Mem Federal Farm Board Round & Store of Dames Alexander Hy Legge Chicago International Harvester Company Legge Aglstetur Ab Ouwandine Busine Wet Induscries Board Wilson Adinistration Carl Williama Oklshoma City Oklahoma Farmer-Blackman P. Knapp Lake Charles C.B. Denman Missouri National Livestock Producers Association Nhne Des Sire James ©. Stane Lexington Vitin I Stone

Germans Protest War Guilt Lie On Versailles Anniversary

Berlin reports a government manifesto denying sole German war guilt in the World War and condemning the Versailles terms. Demonstrations against the war guilt lie are planned nationwide with a large rally Friday in Berlin and protests over 60,000 foreign troops in the Rhine area.

Berlin Germany Paul von Hindenburg Tomorray Europe Rhine High Commission of Occupation Lune Bere Tin Stadium Versailler Bane Nets Ping

Husband Held for Murder at Reconciliation Party

Arthur Weatherwax 24 is charged with first degree murder of wife Alice 26 during a planned reconciliation gathering in Albany Township New York area. Police report indicate Weatherwax shot Alice after quarrel with Buffalo, a silverware dealer, and wounded himself. Eight attendees were present as the party unfolded.

Bchenectady Opy Arthur Weatherwax Depres Alice Folice Hare Saunders Weatherwax Weather Wax

Reichstag Defeats Extension of Protection Law

Turbulent session in Berlin marks defeat of the measure extending protection of the republic. Former German Kaiser could return after July 25 if no new law is enacted. Vote 283 for 106 against with two abstentions. no two thirds. Disorderian scenes as economists and socialists clash.

Berlin Reichstag Bredt Breitwcheld Dan Severing von Hindenburg Defense

Hardinge defense seeks through gifts to brand Ann Livingston a gold digger

In Chicago the 5 day hearing over a 260000 breach of promise case reveals Franklin Hardinge denying misdeeds and saying he offered gifts, while Livingston testifies he loaned money and that she didn’t ask for luxuries. Prenuptial terms and a St. Louis journalist figure in the dispute as the court pauses for the day.

Chicago UPI Ann Livingston Franklin Hardinge Tulsa Livingston Hardinge Miss Livingston Byehing Burns Mieg Livingston Millonaire Ner Wishen Wee Charles Nax St. Louie St. Louis Nax Mim Ing Remat Charles H. Miller

President Bans Dry Propaganda In U S Schools

Hoover rejects any federal plan to foster prohibition propaganda in public schools. Miss Anna A Sutter heads the prohibited education unit. pamphlet withdrawn. Doran and Lowman deny authorization. Atlanta meeting planned to rally teachers for a nationwide campaign targeting about 50 million students.

U.S Washington Hoover White House Prohibition Bureau Treasury Miss Sutter Miss Anna A Sutter Prohibition Unit Government Printing Office Congress Mina Gutter Lowmen Dorrn Doran National Educational Association Atlanta Miss Sulter

Legge May Head Relief Council

President Hoover advances the farm relief plan by offering Alexander H Legge of Chicago the chairmanship of the federal farm board. Legge, president of the International Harvester company, weighs accepting after discussions at the White House.

Legge Washington Jone Alexander H. Legge Chicago International Marvester Company Federal Farm Board Hoover White House St. Legge War Industries Board Wat Legge Legee Commerce Lamont

Bond Held Ineligible For Parole or Pardon

MOUNDSVILLE June 27 14 John C Bond former state prisoner serving a six year term for irregularities in office is not eligible to parole or pardon per the state board of control Warden L B Robenson said Bond must serve two years or a third of his sentence before the board can consider a release application The warden said Bond's application must go direct to the governor Unofficial reports here say athletics portal had considered a complementation to Bond for one role Twelve prisoners were paroled today

Moundsville John C. Bond State Board of Control Lb. M. Roberncon Bond

Wreck Victim Improving Slowly at Coal Valley Hospital

Park Chapman a 23 year old laboratory texter at Pure Ol Cabin Creek refinery remained in serious condition after a wreck near Bask Bank Into Tyeaday. Doctors at Coal Valley hospital Montgomery expect recovery. Funeral services for John Ruitort an air company laboratory employee were held at his East Bank home. George M Noble a chemist killed in the wreck is enroute to Eden Ohio for burial. The accident occurred when the automobile plunged over a bank.

Park Chapman Pure Ol Company Cabin Creek Bask Bank Coal Valley Hospital Montgomery John Ruitort Iyo Ni The Air Company East Bank George M. Noble Eden Ohio Noble

Georgia Legislators Debate DePriest Incident in House

In Atlanta the Georgia House discussed Representative De Priest of Tuinoly amid controversy over a White House entertainment incident. The body considered and rejected a resolution, then adopted another measure related to the affair.

Atlanta Gadure de Priest

Million and Half Balm Asked for Broken Heart

Miss Muriel C Standley 20 a Columbia alumna sues BR Ay Josey millionaire for breach of promise seeking 1500000 in damages. She alleges three year courtship with trips to Chicago New York and Ravens City and says he promised 1000000 jewelry and marriage in Atlantic City before breaking off engagement to date an 18 year old Chicago girl.

Tulsa Okla Muriel C. Standley Columbia University Ravens City Atlantic City Josey Mina" Standley Chicago Thia J. L. Crowell Port Gheecer

Praying Aimee McPherson Stages Ring Entrance

In Neyroit Michigan Praying Aimee McPherson took the stage at Olyaspia stadium after the Tuffy Griffith Risko fight before 13 000 assembled spectators. She delivered a dramatic demonstration striking Old Nick with a gloved blow as a cardboard caricature looked on and the crowd cheered through the performance.

Neyroit Semple McPoerson

Hawks Set Transcontinental Nonstop Endurance Record

The Hawks plane landed at Metropolitan Airport on June 27 after an 18 hour 10 minute 28 second flight from New York establishing a new cross country endurance record. The crew prepared for a second attempt as mechanics serviced the aircraft ahead of further tests.

Lom Angeles Hawks Roose Welt Mield N. WV New York C. B. D. Collyer Harry Tucker Los Angeles We York Paris Agalry United States Poincare Franklin Beattison Chamber of Deputies Waslington London Bouillon France Poincaire Leon Blum Soctaliat Ting

Endurance flight seeks new 179 hour record

Minneapolis pilots Owen Haughland and Thorwald Johnson push the monoplane Miss Minneapolis toward a record endurance flight. They aim to exceed the 179 hour 32 minute 1 second Fort Worth, Texas mark set May 28 by James Kelly and R L Robbins.

United Press Port Worth Texas James Kelly R. L. Robbins Owen Haughland Aetiamen Jensen Martin Jensen trans-Paciific Flyers Roosevelt Field Jennes Ala William Uldrich Byron KK Newcomb L. Bitchell Clevelland Cleveland I Rik Roosevelt’ Field Viola Gentry Heroon Plot Jack Ashcraft Pinnee Miss Gentry Ant‘ Rossyvelt Misa Gentry Minneapalla Minneapolis Minuune Poe Owen Haughlend Thorwaid Thunder” Johnson Reimilar Didturbanese Eas Faughland Johnson Tel Fort Worth BR. L. Robbins Haughlang Twin Cities Hastings Northfield

Dawes Wears Formal Evening Dress At Buckingham Palace

London dispatch reports Ambassador Charles G. Dawes attended a royal court in formal evening attire instead of knee breeches. The Lord Chamberlain's office said Dawes requested special dispensation to avoid breeches, a move supported by American officials who noted his rank and right to attire fitting his position.

London Charles G. Dawes Buckingham Palace Ali Danon Hugh Gibson Belgium Rutisny MacDonald Alep Tingle League of Nations Dawes Haat Rome Réiton Lord Chamberlain Court of St. James

Charley Dawes Defies Fashion in Royal Court

Will Rogers signs off praising Charley Dawes for wearing long pants at King George's Imperial court. The piece, set in Heverly Hills California, mocks the other diplomats in rompers and extols modest dress as a benefit to people buying material by the yard.

Heverly Hills Cal Dune Charley’ Dawes King George’s Imperial Court Charley Chicago British Empire Charins Dawes Will Rogers

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