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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1931

Page

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Police Raid Gambling and Moonshine Operations In City

Police carried out a third gambling raid at a Washington Street hotel and confiscated seven men including James Johnson and G W Hawkins. Moonshine whisky charges were filed against Rosie Minor and Robert Baldwin. Several drunks and disorderly suspects were arrested as police continued to crack down on brew joints and street theft incidents.

Washington Street Iho James Johnson G. W. Hawkins Earl Smith Henry Willisme Andy Brown Lem Branham James Olver Police Salt Weatfall, Withrow McIntosh Dun- Tab Rosie Minor Robert Baldwin Sergt Reale Biles Roy Durbin Valletta Woods Virginia Street

King to Oppose Russian Tariff Changes and Aid Plan

Senator William H. King warned he would move to block a treasury interpretation that would embargo Russian goods, arguing it would unjustly penalize a whole people. He issued a resolution to study Russian conditions and urged action if the treasury proceeds, while noting Hoover’s debt moratorium could aid Russia’s five year plan.

Washington Wiliam H. King Ucab Breas Ury Russia Jan. I Hing Ite Xing Rissis Treasury Kimgalo

Franco German Agreement Seen to End Debt Impasse

Washington officials reported a Franco German understanding could absorb the gaps between France and the United States on a one year debt moratorium. Negotiations with Britain advanced, while France proposed procedural choices that delayed full agreement but might smooth the Hoover plan.

Washington France United States Hoover Germany State Department Mellon Eige Great Britain London Cestle Ronald Lindsay

Deputy Again May Face Jury in Mexican Death

In Ardmore Oklahoma a jury was to decide if former deputy William Guers will be tried for the fatal shooting of Emilio Cartes Rubio, relative of Mexico’s president, and his companion Manuel Garcia Gomez. Prosecutors also weigh charging another former deputy, Sheriff Ceci Crosby, who was with Guers the night of June 7.

Ardmore Okla Emilio Cartes Rubio Mexzito William Guers Rubio Manuel Garcia Gomez Ceci Crosby Gomez

Two at Large After Jail Escape in City War

Two federal prisoners escaped from the city jail last night, injuring the cook Byrd with a sawed bar. Police launched a city wide manhunt and warned officers along potential escape routes toward Spokane. Police captured two other fugitives during the break, while the remaining details remained undisclosed.

Everette Dappe Interstate Orlen Stopel Camp Meade Wrights and Withrow Byrd

Union Plans March Despite Court Ruling At Wildwood Mine

Pittsburgh June 28 Leaders of the national miners union prepared for another march today to protest a court injunction at the Wildwood mine of Butler Consolidated Coal. The demonstration followed a Hunger Parade in Pittsburgh and came amid ongoing labor tensions in western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Bail was set at 9000 each for Grant Allen and Jack Rolfe in connection with a shooting incident involving John Thornton.

Pittsburgh National Minera Wanton Wildwood Butler Consolidated Coal Company Pennsylvania William 2. Foster Trades Union Unit League Ambridge Grant Allen Midway Fanhandis Coal Company Miller's Run Coal Company

Will Rogers withdraws from politics and stays with films

Santa Monica July 28 Will Rogers says he will not run for office despite public speculation and humor about his name He explains he cannot decide between wet and dry positions and prefers to stay in movies rather than pursue a political career He notes he may be the first ex candidate to withdraw and jokes about campaign finance and public perception

Santa Monica Calif Life! Magazine Coltters George Creel Kelhole Colliers George Justice of Peace Sam Hoover Curtis Mellon Owen Young Goi Mera Polltics Wil Hayes Whyte House Lone

Will Hays Alleges Minister Demanded Pay From Film Revenue

Will Hays asserts that Rev. George Quid Andrews demanded a share of a film revenue for a church. The report notes the New York dispatch date of June 28 and references alleged payments connected to a motion picture’s earnings.

Will Hays New York Will Haye George Quid Andrews George Rela Andrews Church and Drama Our Church and Drama Association Drams Committee Federal Caunci Churches of Christ In America

Wet Group Seeks End to Prohibition Revenue Impact

A nationwide repeal argument claims ending the eighteenth amendment would restore federal revenue and erase the deficit. Estimates based on 15 prohibition-opposed states suggest annual liquor taxes could reach 805 million dollars, funding both federal and state treasuries and reducing needs for borrowing.

Washington Treasury Association Against the Prohibition Amendment Association Mellon Sa

Last Orders Sent To New Dry Men

Washington dispatch reports 350 new Prohibition agents to enter training Wednesday for the July 15 push. Howard T. Jones says final details are by telegraph as 12 regional schools open July 1 with agents assigned to cities including New York Boston Philadelphia Richmond New Orleans Cincinnati Chicago St Paul Kansas City Denver San Francisco.

Washington Howard T. Jones Sai Telegraph New York City Boston Philadelphia Richmond New Orleans Cincinnati Chicago St. Paul Kansas City Denver San Francisco Beastie

Navy completes air plane quota with 1000 ships on hand

Washington reports naval aviation ends a five year program with 1000 modern airplanes delivered or on order. Rear Admiral Moffett says the achievement saves about 23 million dollars and accelerates operation ready aircraft while cutting costs and improving durability through standardized metal airframes and skilled personnel.

Washington Stute Naval Aviation Moffett, Ehler Bureau of Aeromatics Navy Admiral Moffett Gond Qny Losn Waliage

Americans Set To Resume Dash Around World

Wiley Post and Harold Gatty planned a second leg from Khabarovsk to Nome covering about 2100 miles after a night stop and a 450 mile hop from Blagoveschensk. Weather was reported clear along the route and a large crowd gathered as the Winnie Mae landed.

Khabarovsk Siberis Moscow Wiley Post Harold Gatty Nome Aloyka Otice Inter Bering Sen Winnie Mee Yeater«Ey Post Gatty

Gasoline Tax Revenues Rise While Auto Licenses Fall

State tax figures show a $290 102 03 drop in automobile license tax revenue in the first 11 months, offset by a $260 410 03 gain from gasoline taxes in the first ten months of the fiscal year starting July 1 1930. Monthly reads through April include July to November gains and losses, with December through March data, noting May and June revenues absent and the prior year totals for comparison.

Revere Tropy Automobiles Lcense

Winnie Mae Flight Log Traces Longest Leg Across Eurasia

The log details Winnie Mae’s journey from Roosevelt Field to Bar Harbor and on to Harbor Grace, Chester, Hanover, Berlin, Moscow, and across Siberia to Irkutsk and Blagoveshchensk with a total of 9,010 miles flown in 4 days 20 hours 34 minutes and 2 days 11 hours 25 minutes of flying time, ending with 25.

Associated Press Roosevelt Feld N. F Bar Grace Harbor Grace Chester England Hanover Germany Berlin Ings Asm Moscow Tove Bidirsk Sideria Novo Bibirsk Pam Irkutsk Bibayta Blagovesheenak Siberia Blagovesheenak Khibarovex Siveria

Heat Wave Grips Nation With Record June Temps

The Associated Press reports continued extreme heat across the nation for a sixth day with many areas exceeding June records. Temperatures near 100 in central valleys caused suffering, crop and livestock losses, drownings, and traffic deaths. Northern states saw brief rain but no broad relief. Chicago cooled by a lake breeze yet remained hot in suburbs. June was the warmest in decades.

Associates Press Astometers Register Marx Weather Bureau Ramaines Velley Chicago Norcat BO Yents Cack County

Church Divorces Plan Allows Remarriages in Episcopal Churches

The General Convention’s divorce commission approved an amendment to allow remarriage of divorced persons in Episcopal churches by church clergy using the regular prayer book service, with clergymen free to decline. The change aims to address criticism of the original proposal and notes continued protest.

New York Point Commission On General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church Enid

Destruction of Spiritual Foundations Is Menace

Major David Boyd of the Balvitian army warns in a Gazette sermon that belief in God and Christ is the bedrock of modern civilization. He laments secular shifts and rapid technological change, urging faith as nations falter and thrones crumble. Page navigation noted to Page 5, Col 13.

David Boyd Helief Christ

Two Killed In Auto Crashes and Many Hurt

Weekend accidents left a man and woman dead and several others injured in the city. Reed details include Myrtle Jones dying from Saturday injuries and Bart Swinlin of Magazine Street among those hospital bound after a truck crash near Marmet Myre. Police described the chain of crashes on the Marmet highway with cars colliding into a streetcar line pole and a sign, while other victims were treated at St. Francis hospital and Staats hospital.

Akwut Bart West Truston Washington Streets Ber Sxull Swinlix Gillan Dunlap Brown Street St. Francis Hospital Frank Beaver Young Street Guy Ray Alle Rose Hillview Arlie Rose Charleston Shather Rose Staats Hospital J. B. Hater Eleview Quy Ray Swinlin Mate Tne Booke County Kaniwha City Marmet Rey Johnson Jones Frohman Johnson Johnson W Harry Tones Charles Woodall Attinson Court Mountain State Hospital Washington Street Woodall Roy Chrever Ralph Rishel Wiliam Martin Elk River Coal Branch Berlow Moundstille Yeaterdsy

Aimee's Mother Weds in Far West at Lake Sacaiawes

Mrs. Minnis Kennedy evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson’s mother wed G. E. Hudson in an outdoor ceremony on the banks of Lake Sacaiawes Longview Washington the event moved up from two PM due to press interest. The simple double ring ceremony was attended by the minister’s wife their young son Ralph Gay and Mrs Beatrice Oliver with the couple driving away in a car bound for an unknown destination. The Rev J Gray officiated and Hudson 50 intends to support Mag with evangelistic work while friends in Longview had formed ties since Mag preached here years ago. Mrs McPherson in Los Angeles said she was unaware of the marriage.

Longview Wash Minnis Kennedy Aimee Senpls McPherson G. E. Hudson Benks Lake Sacaiawes J. Gray Gayaid Hudson Gay Mag Ho Wold

Glass Workers Gather for 65th Flint Convention

Delegates from nine states and two Canadian provinces attend the opening of the 65th annual Flint Glass Workers union of North America convention in Morgantown. The gathering marks a major labor assembly with delegates from across North America.

Morgantown Flint Glass Workers Union of North America

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