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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1932
Page
1
County coroner to hold inquest today after a child was recovered from a corn patch near a farm. Officials say the body was found in shallow water as rescuers removed it from the field area. Local authorities are investigating whether the death was an accident or an escape attempt.
The readable text mentions a trial or legal matter with names and places but is fragmented. It references a person named Zane and a late August event at Bere and Benwell with unspecified charges and a potential verdict. Further readable context is insufficient to determine a clear outcome or actions.
In Chicago June 2 the Democratic convention staged a staged recess with Eddie Dowling hosting acts by Flo Ziegfeld and John Ringling, plus a troupe of singers dancers and jugglers. Dowling opened with Sleepy Valley and a humorous monologue as delegates roared approval, with Colin White of Tennessee Collevine delivering a concluding poem.
Two men playing guitar outside a Dickson Street shop attracted a bee swarm that settled on a nearby tree. The owner of the garage claims the musicians teased the bees by playing on the job time, while the tree owner contends the swarm belongs to him. The dispute centers on ownership of the bees and responsibility for the incident.
Congress accelerates action on vital appropriations with White House near agreement on 9.8 billion in bills including 800 million public works and 320 million navy funding. Senate approves ten bills and sends others to House for reconciliations as fiscal year nears.
The Department of Justice filed a civil action in Lynchburg Virginia against Appalachian Coals Inc alleging conspiracy in restraint of trade under the Sherman Act. Appalachian controls about 70 percent of coal production across Kentucky Tennessee Virginia and West Virginia as part of a regional plan aided by the National Coal Association. The plan's origin traces to advice from President Hoover and Secretary of Commerce to the industry to self regulate.
Witnesses recount Charles A. Lindbergh attempting to swim to a boat believed to hold the kidnapped child. Curtis told Haskell the story while in jail, describing a thwarted rescue and attempts to restrain Lindbergh from leaping overboard as the courtroom hears the hoax charges.
Special to The Frnzette reports state troopers and county officers hunted two men after Myr Brown said she saw two men with her on the night Mrs Thurman disappeared on Trace Mountain Road. Detectives focus on angles as Harry Robertson and Clarence Stephenson face July hearings on related charges.
Montgomery scene reports two people injured in a fire at the Avalon theater caused by a motion picture reel. About 60 patrons evacuated as the operating room and upper theater section burned. Fire officials say an electric wire ignited the reel. the theater owned by Fayette Building and Fire Co. and run by P. V. McKay. The theater plans to reopen Friday.
Chicago report cites a Democratic platform described as among the shortest ever written for a major party. It highlights a prohibition plank of 143 words and a brief section on unemployment and old age insurance.
Laubanne Switzerland June 29 The German chancellor Franz von Papen calls for revision of the Versailles treaty to remove perceived discrimination against Germany A calmer tone follows with possible agreement in principle to pay something toward reparations Experts draft proposals for a world economic conference and Britain’s Ramsay MacDonald leads the talks France Germany Italy Belgium and Japan participate The US likely to have a representative on the drafting committee
Tax assessors prepare for a lean close to the year as Kanawha County and its municipalities anticipate small surpluses or deficits. Officials forecast reduced levies to offset declines in taxable value and rising delinquent collections. County schools report generally sound finances though some funds are exhausted in parts of districts.
At the national convention in Chicago Stadium on June 30, Democratic delegates backed repeal of the Prohibition plank by 934 to 213, amid fierce clashes over the issue. The wet faction dominated the late session, with Alfred E. Smith and allied leaders pressing for repeal while dry supporters argued for submission. The platform will include a repeal clause amid noisy demonstrations and party divisions.
Chicago dispatch reports on day three of the Democratic convention with mockery of adjournment and criticism of party strategy. Observers cite preacher prayers and a claim that the party progresses slowly while rivals push for floor action and platform shifts.
West Virginia's delegation divided on the repeal plank as the Democratic National Convention adopts a Majority position for repeal. The 16 vote slate shows eight in favor of repeal and seven voting for the minority of the Tecubrovision proposal with one abstention. Names of delegates are listed for both sides.
Washington June 20 Senate refuses Hoover request for 40 000 to fund US delegates to a monetary conference called by Britain The move comes after Senator Borah warns there is nothing to gain from another economic conference The measure was revised to limit the gathering to monetary questions including silver and approved 43 to 8 after a companion amendment failed by a vote of record not taken
A small plane crashed into the side of an east side Cleveland store injuring ten people. Pilot Jeide McKnighten was near death en route to a hospital. Mrs Charles Jones suffered minor injuries. Johnson who lived above the store was hurt when the aircraft struck. The pilot was an amateur with no others aboard.
Washington reports a Democratic resolutions committee vote for repeal of the eighteenth amendment and possible modification of the Volstead act. Senators Nob and Norris weigh constitutional paths and tax definitions while party leaders await convention results.
Yale President Wilf announces engagement of Stuart W. Cramer and Mrs Crscast as his wife Crscast, wife of Americas magnate, is noted. Cramer died more than a year ago and Dr. Angel has two children.
Reporters describe a chaotic scene at Chicago Stadium as delegates react violently to a prohibition topic. Police protected standards as demonstrations continued with banners and speeches from national candidates and party leaders.
The report notes Ames and Andy securing nominations at a Chicago meeting. The event centers on party dynamics, with mentions of attendees and local figures discussing endorsements and campaign steps. The piece references observers and remarks about past business focus and future support.
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