11 May 1930
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1930
Page
1
A local political update notes Ogden emerging as the probable Republican choice for the U S Senate seat. The report hints at internal party dynamics and possible campaign plans though firm decisions remain unsettled.
Readable fragments suggest Mammie may act on a teenage issue. The text references a likely move or plan within a local context, naming no firm dates or persons beyond Mammie.
Greenwich Village honors former bartender Joan Marefield, now England's poet laureate, celebrated as a landmark local figure who once tended bar on the village pavements. Kipling was considered after Marefield, known as the poet of peace, was nominated by Tammy MacDonald for the honor.
May 20 Washington conferees reach an impasse over the tariff bill's flexible provision as House and Senate leaders clash on rates and presidential power. Hoover supports keeping executive rate changes with tariff commission review, while House members resist shifting control to a bipartisan conference panel. A new conference is planned for Tuesday to seek a settlement.
President Hoover spent the day trout fishing at his Rapidan camp in Virginia. He led his party in the outing with several aides and officials, enjoying spring blooms along the mountain trail before planning to return to work Monday.
Senate leaders express confidence Roberts will be confirmed within a week to ten days after a thorough inquiry. McBride’s remarks on judicial qualifications are praised by Roberts supporters, while Sheppard withholds judgment over a denial of a 1923 speech.
Martifaburg reports county officers removing two manufacturing stills along a mountain stream near Back Creek valley homes. Officers fired upon but none injured. two to three shots from heavy calibre Taylor rifles. Arrest warrant issued for Ashton. welfare stills seized totaling 15 barrels, last night several were found in the section.
Mr. Puffer studies the river neighbor, a large Catfish named Catfish, living among houseboats on Kanawha. The tale traces habitat, habits, and mischief as Mr. Catfish teases local anglers while Mr. Putter treks with field glasses, debating game fish versus plain fish.
Sixteen year old Frank Galisborough, flying the "American Boy" biplane, reached Port Columbus at 7 03 PM on the next to last leg of a west to east hop in pursuit of a new height mark. Son of Brice Galisborough, whose father was lost in the crash of the "Daws" monoplane, he planned to take off for New York from Fort Columbus between seven and eight o'clock the next morning.
Pepper, former senator from Pennsylvania, denounces the state of national law as on a path to chaos. He decries the drive to restate vast common law volumes and warns Senate and commission deliberations would endlessly delay essential reform. Justice Stone and Henry Upson Sims echo concern over changes before uniform state conformity.
Mansfield M Meely former United States Senator will headline a Mother's Day talk at Charleston High School auditorium this afternoon scheduled for four o clock The program under the da of the Parent Teachers Association features introduction by F L Teal superintendent and presiding by Mrs T Timberlake A musical program includes songs by Mr and Mrs Frank H Mincheloe and the high school orchestra directed by Prof J Henry Prancia Benediction by Rev Clarence W Kemper Inviting the public to attend.
Five youths from Wilsonburg were jailed in Clarksburg on charges of assaulting Columbus Burgy a Baltimore and Ohio brakeman on a freight train at Cornwall today. Burgy suffered a scalp wound and an arm wound but kept going after help. The suspects were listed as Edward Heats Howard Gerrard Zoomett Dennison Brady Goodwin and Charles Goodwin.
Gov. Dan Moody signed a proclamation placing Sherman under martial law after mobs burned the Gray County courthouse and killed George Hughes a Negro. National guardsmen Rangers and county officers patrolled the city detaining 13 suspects, with orders to maintain order and ensure safety in the Negro district.
FITT BURGH May 10 Gillette, famed actor, ends stage career after a long run in a revival of Sterling Holmes. He toured the Midwest and South during postwar years and announced plans to retire to Connecticut. Born in 1849, he began theater work in 1877.
A London Daily Mail correspondent inquired by telephone about the Sherman Texas riot. Governor Dan Moody answered the call at five that evening, confirming details and discussing the situation as reported from 5,000 miles away.
At the quadrennial Episcopal conference in Dallas on May 10, bishops James Cannon Jr., A M Dowles, and W B Beauchamp faced renewed allegations of misconduct amid calls for investigations. Unfrocked ministers hinted at hearings and possible charges, while Cannon received support as indictments remained uncertain.
Mayor Werts abandons city office for Elk farm work as frost ruins crops and constituents wonder about his absence. Reporters note his daily farm routine and a sun-bath contraption said to boost health with crops like beans and lettuce featured in the tale.
The report outlines five Democrats aiming for delegates and county posts, including Calvert and Dart, with mentions of nominations for the eighth senatorial district. It notes party activity, potential bids, and the political climate amid national unrest and calls for reform.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.