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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1930
Page
1
Rebels claim control of Bolivia's capital amid heavy clashes and casualties. Reports say the revolt arose after an ultimatum from rebel leaders and the regime threatened severe action if surrender did not occur within two hours at the palace.
Fragmentary text shows political leaders in talks with Governor Ephaim F. Morgan. No clear date or location given. Names reflect historical context but details remain unreadable.
Officers in Fort Arthur repulsed a mob of about 200 people attempting to seize and lynch 38 year old Negro suspect Williams, accused of attacks on white women. The suspect was slung from a rumble seat as police fired shots. he was moved to safety and then to the Reclamation Prison after mob orders collapsed and dispersed.
Representative Stephen G Porter died in a Pittsburgh hospital at age 61. World leaders sent messages of sympathy and praise as funeral arrangements were set for Monday afternoon. The article notes his long career, involvement in foreign affairs, and influence on postwar diplomacy.
Washington officials forecast quick approval for a new House bill authorizing World War I disability pensions. Senator Renstock Watson and Director Hines backed the measure amid hearings, with the American Legion urging speedy passage and minor amendments. The plan would cost about 631 million yearly, covering 366,000 veterans, and faces Senate action and adjournment scheduling.
In Youngstown Ohio on June 17 attorney L A Manchester chief counsel for Youngstown Sheet and Tube killed himself in his office. The act halted the third day of the injunction trial to block a merger with Bethlehem Steel. Court adjourned for the day as shock swept plaintiffs and defendants.
Niagara Falls dispatch reports Edgar Woods, a Pentecostal evangelist, killed during services at a mission meeting. Frank Ross is alleged to have fired the shots. Mrs. Ross was wounded in the breast near the heart and a male bystander was shot in the leg.
Lakehurst New Jersey June 97 A3 A training flight of the navy dirigible Los Angeles scheduled for tonight was postponed due to high winds that made the voyage hazardous for the ship.
Maj Charles Kingsford-Smith, famed transocean flyer, spoke by telephone today with his fiancée Miss Mary Powell from a New York hotel, linking 15000 miles to Sydney. The call, arranged by the American Telephone and Telegraph Co and the Post Office, covered plans for an upcoming flight to San Francisco and a September reunion, with further chats scheduled to his parents in Sydney.
Chicago June 27 federal authorities joined state investigators in probing the murder of reporter Albert Lingle who was killed on June 9. Police say Lingle’s finances are under scrutiny with banks brokers and a fictitious brokerage account under review. The state’s attorney plans to question public officials and racketeers tied to loans and compensation involving May or Thompson’s cabinet.
Four Hunter brothers aim to fly the Stinson-Detroit City of Chicago cabin monoplane for 16 days at Sky Harbor, Chicago, to set an endurance record and chase about 200000 dollars in prize and advertising revenue. The crew ferries fuel and supplies, endures gear and engine woes, and faces near catastrophe during refueling as they push toward a 4231 hour milestone on Sunday morning.
The Southern Cross crew, Kingsford-Smith and teammates, arrive in New York after a transatlantic leg and prepare for a westward flight from Washington to San Francisco. Hoover reception planned, aims for an around the world record in a Fokker tri-motor with stops.
Koppers Coal company inaugurates inter plant first aid contests at River State College in Montgomery with nine workers and hundreds attending. State Mine Chief R M Lambie, D C Kennedy and Kanawha Coal Operators officials expected to attend as teams from Kentucky West Virginia and western Pennsylvania compete for prizes across four divisions.
President Hoover rejected expanding the enforcement commission to study all criminal statutes, insisting on private funding for a broader reform inquiry. The Senate defeated an $18 000 upgrade to resume full investigations, voting 35 to 3 against widening the probe beyond prohibition.
Washington informs that the Justice Department completes final arrangements to assume peacetime prohibition enforcement. The shift marks the fifth reorganization since 1920 with Amos W. Woodcock named director and Howard J. Jones as assistant director. About 1,700 agents will lead concentrated efforts in wet areas while relying on state cooperation where available.
A.B. McCutcheon of Huntington will remain deputy federal prohibition administrator for the southern West Virginia area as the department of justice assumes enforcement of national prohibition on and after July 4. Harry D. Reynolds of Fairmont stays as deputy administrator in the northern area. A new enforcement district will include West Virginia Maryland DC Virginia North and South Carolina and Kentucky. R Q Merrick is named administrator with headquarters in Richmond. John D. Pennington shifts to Pennsylvania New Jersey and Peppers district under the treasury department.
Ambassador Charles G. Dawes and party left for London aboard the Majestic after a two week stay in New Fork. He is expected to resume his post shortly.
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