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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1931

Page

4

Mining Problems Rise in Carbon Fuel Talks

In Decota, Robert M. Lambie urged study of scientific mining methods to boost economy and safety for miners. He noted that pillar mining tonnage in 1930 totaled 40 million tons, equal to West Virginia’s 1908 output, and highlighted efforts to curb accidents and gas hazards amid Cabin Creek operations led by Charles A. Cabell and partners.

Decota Carbon Fuel Company Robert ML Lambie State Department of Tames West Virginia Lambie Cabin Creek Charleston Kanawha County Charles A. Cabell Kanawas County Carbon Puel Charley Cabrel Eeltn

First Result On Debts Seen In World Talks

Secretary of State Henry Stimson sails for a vacation trip to push the Hoover plan for a one year moratorium on war debts and reparations. He will confer with European leaders in Rome Paris Berlin and London while remaining confident the Franco American talks will progress.

Sible Germany Herr Bruening Dr. Curtis Mr. Mellon Paris Stimson New York Henry Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon Hoover Rome Berlin London Washington Tedius Hsm Bin Magver Ronald Lindsey

Air Pumped to Youth Fast Under Well Slide

Howard Smith a 16 year old high school student was kept alive by air pipes as a mine rescue team labored to reach him from a 24 foot shaft while he lay 15 feet below the surface after a cave in at his grandfather’s farm in Ottawa Dl. About 5000 people gathered as rescuers tunneled toward the well to pump air and avoid further collapses. Smith, who spoke from the debris through a peeking tube, said he was not injured though the dirt weighed on him and he could not move. His uncle Frank Rabe escaped to safety.

Ottawa Howard Smith Frank de Bolt la Salle Smith Frank Rabe Rabe Sraith

Short Work Day Proposed by Berlin Unemployment Panel

Berlin reports over 3,000 proposals to the German committee of Ten studying joblessness. Among odd ideas were barring women from work, taxing hat wearers, sealing machines, and a national oath for the jobless, with a plan to replace relief with food and clothing.

Berlin Committee of Ten Ofisher Heinrich Brauns Germany Wales von Hindenburg Aggeesting Preasens

Hundred Year Old Pension Bureau to be Abolished

Washington June 27 A government office with a century of service to American veterans will cease next week The pension bureau will lose its identity on July 1 as its functions transfer to the Veterans Administration The bureau began in 1893 and traces its roots to the revolutionary era with administration shifting across Congress courts and war and treasury departments over the years

Washington Congress Courts War Treasury Departments

Clendenin Plans Vacation Bible School With Three Churches

A vacation Bible school will be conducted at Clendenin from July 12 to July 26, announced by Rev. 2 B Edworthy of the state council of religious education after a conference in Clendenin. The program runs each morning from 9:00 to 11:00 oclock, through cooperation of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, the United Methodist, and the Baptist churches, with an arrangements meeting at 4:00 this afternoon at the M E Church South. A postcard mailed in Bristol England 28 years ago was recently received by Mrs F Rose two miles from the starting point.

Clendenin B. Edworthy State Council of Religious Education Methodist Episcopal The Sooth Baptist Nin Yo M. E. Church South Bristol England F. Rose

Former Deputy Acquitted in Ardmore Shooting Case

The acquittal of former Deputy William E. Guess in Ardmore Oklahoma sparked international reaction. The case involved Emilio Cortes Rubio, nephew of the Mexican president, and Manuel Garcia Gomez, shot after a traffic stop near U S highway 77 within Ardmore city limits. The Mexican foreign ministry denounced the verdict as terrible and an American injustice drawing sharp criticism from Mexico City.

U. 8 Highway 77 Ardmore Salvador Cortex Rubio Crosby Guess Salvador Emistio Gomez Emilio Mexico City Ardmere Okio Williard E. Guess Emilio Cortes Rubio Manuel Garcia Gomez Genaro Estrada

Glass Workers Meet in Morgantown Convention Preview

June 27 report from Morgantown says James P. Clark leads the head of delegates to the fifty-fifth annual convention of the American Punt Glass Workers union. Nearly 300 delegates from the United States and Canada expected. The convention will continue about ten days starting Monday evening.

Morgantown James P. Clark American Punt Glass Workers’ Union United States Canada

Tennessee House votes to abolish cash in state institutions

In Waserville Tennessee on June 27 the house passed a measure to abolish cash in state institutions. Rep W Boswell of Morgan introduced the bill and said conditions at the estate penitentiary in Nashville warranted reform. The report notes railway accident deaths in Britain were low last year, and compares with daily London street fatalities.

Waseville Tenn vFi Tennessee House of Representatives W. ¥. Boswell Morgan Nashville London

State Officials Plan Reductions Across Agencies

State officials prepare to cut hundreds of thousands in funding next year across departments. Nursing services may expand in several counties despite a health appropriation cut, while the national guard faces 825000 in pace adjustments. Several agencies plan staff reductions, with court, education, and road commissions outlining leaner operations.

Soviet Trading Firm Official Arrested

NEW YORK June 27 Archill I V Mikadge vice president of Am tor Trading corporation was arrested today on eight criminal warrants in a $250.00 suit by W A Rukeyser an American engineer against the Soviet asbestos trust Rukeyser alleges Am tor and the Russian government stole his patents to flood American markets with asbestos The suit was filed last night in supreme Court

New York Archill IV Mikadge Amtorg Trading Corporation Elgil W. A. Rukeyser Anbestos Trust Rukeyser Amatorg Wise Supreme Court

Airplanes Ready for English Commercial Lines Demand

Nearly 20 000 airplanes are being eyed for English commercial lines as industry makers respond to growing demand. Major firms push new models and expansion plans to meet anticipated orders amid market shifts and regulatory considerations.

Lamont Calls Trade Leaders to Help Balance Economy

Secretary Lamont blamed business leaders for economic imbalances and urged private initiative to restore balance. He said government can assist but industry must act as its own physician and warned against heavy government planning or controls. He cited past success of private effort in expanding prosperity.

Washington Lamont Commerce Department Washington Star

New Parking Ban Effective July 1 Moves Restrictive Rules

New parking restrictions begin July 1 across Iderson Alderton Court and surrounding streets. Parking is limited to specified one hour and 30 minute windows on south and north sides, with locations listed from State Street to Capitol and Kanawha corridors. Restrictions enforce daytime hours from early morning to early evening, with several streets including Lee Broad Washington Summers and Quarrier noted for time limits and side-specific rules.

Iderson Alderton Court Ning P South Side State Street Laidley Summers Capitol North Side Pam Lee Street Dickinson Broad Dickinson Street Washington Lee Quarrier Kanawha Street Virginia Street Quarrier Street Lee Atreet Washington Street Broad Street Dunbar Street McParland Quarcler Quarter Hale Street Capitol Street Summers Street Alderson Street Kanawha Court Street

Blaze in Spencer Fireworks Display Turmoil

A sparkler in a Spencer drug store ignited a fireworks display that swept the business district, razing 20 buildings and four blocks. Wind aided the blaze hitting Dulldinga causing $2,000,000 in damage. Seven fire companies fought the fire with river water and dynamite used to create a gap between burning structures.

Commercial Club Ouble Spencer Lisle Sioux

Obituary for Mrs Kyle Hebeces Willard at 65 in St Albans

Mrs Lile Rebecca Willard 65 died Saturday at her Marion Street home St Albans. Survived by seven children including H S Willard Nitro A B Willard Silver Grey and J M Willard Columbus. Funeral at First Baptist Church St Albans this afternoon at 2 30 with Rev J E Myers officiating. Interment in nearby cemetery. Active pallbearers listed from Doddab and surrounding areas.

Kyle Hebeces Willard Lile Rebecca Willard Marion Street St. Albana H. S. Willard A.B. Willard Silver Grey Wa Ry Robinson St. Albans J. M. Willard Columbus Mya. W. M. Brace Lock Seven Elmer Willard Detroit Wilbur Willard Coal Springs First Baptist

Russian professor plans Arctic secrets study

Berlin reports Professor Paul Matschanow of Leningrad plans to test a radio linked instrument system aboard the Graf Zeppelin to measure temperature and air pressure during Arctic exploration. The device uses small oblong cases attached to balloons to relay data from altitudes up to several miles.

Arctic Berlin Paul Matschanow Russia Friedrichshafen Maltechanov Technical University of Aviation Leningrad

Mrs Myrtle Jones Injured In Detroit Night Tour Accident

Detroit dispatch reports Mrs Myrtle Jones aged 82 was struck by a car at The winner of a 22 day air tour through 18 states. Ray Collins, tour manager, announced Jones injured at intersection of Truslow and Washington streets and taken to St. Boniface hospital. Driver, Frohman Johnson, was arrested on reckless driving charges. The tour will pass 32 cities from Windsor to Detroit with plans for about 40 planes entering. Also noted: funeral for Bert L Harris, 27, from Coal Valley hospital pending at Mount Calvary Baptist Church with burial at Hope cemetery.

Detroit Will Vial Ray Collins Myrtle Jones Truslow Washington Streets St.formance Speed Funnels Frohman Johnson Hospital Windsor Ont Leroy N. Y Birminghamton N.Y Mra. Jones Bradford Pas Fittsburgh Wheeling Columbus Ohio Huntington Middlesborough Knoxvlile Tenn Murfreesboro Memphis Ten Birmingham Ala Montgomery Gulfport Mise New Orleans Shreveport Houston Texas Corpus Christi San Antonio Fort Worth Wichita Falls Oklahoma City Ponca City Ola Chanute Kansansi Kansas City Jin-* Jeola Nebi Omaha Nebr St Joseph Davenport Towa Joliet Kalamazoo Mich Akron Bert L. Harris Coal Valley Hospital Mount Calvary Baptist Church Crescent Road Hope Cemetery Harris

Hoover Urges Farm Board To Define Wheat Policy

President Hoover asked the Farm Board to devise a definite policy for disposing of excess wheat to stabilize domestic markets. White House said action followed unsettled conditions from the low mood. Chairman Stone called an extra session. Hoover and Stone discussed the domestic wheat situation without releasing details.

Washington Hoover Farm Board White House Tata Stone Aes

Reverend Edworthy Plans Camp Visit for Wheeling Youths

The Rev. %B. Edworthy of West Virginia council on religious education leaves today for Oslehbay Park in Wheeling to visit junior high age children from northern panhandle counties. He will stay about eight days.

B. Edworthy West Virginia Cowneil of Oslehbay Park Wheeling Panhandle

Senator King replies to Wood plan on tariffs

Washington June 27 Senator King answered Representative Wood of Indiana who urged no tariff revision for 20 years. King said the present tariff has thrown hundreds of thousands of workers out of jobs and that tariffs should be reasonable and safe. He asserted free trade is not an issue and warned against tariffs framed for monopolistic private gain.

Washington Senigtor King Representative Wood Indiana Utah Democratic Fmtional Committee United States Democrate Republicana

Soviet Sowing Forecast Expands Russian Harvest Area

Washington reports from European representatives indicate Russian fall sowing will rise by 64 percent to reach 106,254,000 acres. Six thousand combines will harvest, with 14,000 operators undergoing a two month training period as machines average 18 hours. The report outlines production scale and farm logistics.

Washington Agriculture Department

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