15 May 1930
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1930
Page
1
Fragmented copy reports the Public Service Commission concluding the legislative angle of a power case tied to the Chdet River water concerns. The piece notes Permar withdrawing a word from an editorial amid ongoing hearings and public interest centered on river resources.
The readable text is garbled and lacks coherent facts or names. No identifiable event, location, or figures are extractable for a meaningful summary.
Rear Admiral Richard Byrd and 12 expedition members landed in the Canal Zone aboard the Bangitki after a southern polar patrol. The party, remaining four in New Zealand, plans to sail to New York then home, as military aircraft circled overhead in salute. Byrd honored explorer Fridtjof Nansen during the visit.
In Bombay on May 14 Mrs. Saro( Jim) Maidu, successor to Gandhi, pressed plans to raid the Dhar ena salt depot tomorrow as authorities vowed to block any action. Police and security measures surged as debates and public sentiment shaped responses to the nonviolent movement.
A list of graduates and attendees at a Magonic reunion includes A. Goldman Charleston I, David W. Dary, Richard Johnson, Willam & Milieti, Charles II Mackey, Setia J Munyob, Charleston Franklin Hyre, Rufus Z Woodall, William Ty Baittel. Readers are directed to page 8 for full details.
The Senate after brief debate passed the administration bill moving prohibition enforcement from the Treasury to the Justice Department. The measure returns to the House with minor amendments as the White House awaits action. Debate over wet and dry positions failed to ignite, with Sen. Tydings opposing a provision banning poisoning industrial alcohol and Sen. Glass expressing concern over Hoover commission spending and misdirected funds.
New York May 14. Football star who resigned from West Point and Mrs Cagle reportedly reunite on the road between West Point and Montauk Point. Switchboard operators blocked calls as details circulated of the couple’s location and tonight’s plans.
In a historic run of chaos the House sought arrests to force a quorum. Speaker Longworth was escorted into the chamber as Republicans Ketcham Wood and Stafford battled to delay action on expanding the foreign agriculture information service. After hours, a partial adjournment and a roll call restored a quorum, and the bill to final action was moved for Friday.
Washington May 14 The tariff bill debate stalls as Republican and Democratic leaders say a final measure may not reach the White House. Conferees face procedure delays over a flexible provision and Senate authorization for full and free conference. Senator Smoot Utah warns the bill's fate rests with the Senate while President Hoover favors the status quo.
In Wheeling May 14 Amalia Beamon widow of Wheetling was convicted under Jones peel toes law in federal court and sentenced to ten months in jail. She posted a 27000 dollar bond pending appeal and was released.
Mile Bernege a French observer praises American dining for efficiency but says American meals lack piquancy and that foods are eaten with too much mixing. She notes Chicago eateries show routine sameness and suggests separate courses. University tests also claim to find dishwashing inefficiencies and air allowed to dry dishes.
Senators Johnson and Hale led questions on the London naval treaty and its impact on American policy with Japan and 8 inch gun cruisers. Admiral Pratt defended the pact while Adams asserted its advantage to the United States, with details on construction costs and fleet ratios under the Washington conference.
State road awards approved contracts for 146 miles of highway and three bridges and four culverts to low bidders totaling 1 157 074 53. Projects include Boone county Whiteseilles Tiver road grading Danville Woodville road gravel paving and 10 248 64. Kanawha Clay Run road 214 990. Northwestern turnpike widening 41 256. Petersburg street cement paving 12 a ree n b r ie r 3 003. White Sulphur Springs road widening 912 878 71. Woodrow Hampshire 16 486 80. Yawkey Alum Creek 185 300. Great Cavanaugh road 420 00. Mingo Nolan road 21 80. Poca Knawha line 85 364 75. Cameron road 846. Bull Creek road 111 miles final figures continue on page 8.
Eight elegantly gowned American debutantes meet Britain’s royal family in Buckingham Palace as Queen Mary wears a silver gown and Kohinoor diamond. King George V and Prince of Wales, in ceremonial dress, preside. Debutantes include Charlotta Dortwucht, Katherine Tod, Isabel Manty, Eunice Bannatt, Eleanor Edwards, Elisabeth Kent, Frances Butching, and Griselda Forbes.
A grain elevator and nearby warehouses were engulfed in flames amid a dramatic fire. Firefighters fought to prevent oil tanks and lumber yards from catching fire as a crowd watched the blaze near the river. Four foremen were overcome by smoke in the chaotic scene.
Franklin Pord of the Truth society asks District Attorney Crain to close the Broadway play Lost Sheep at the Selwyn theater and to prosecute those responsible. The letter accuses the production of immorality and indecency offending Protestant ministry and public decency. critics call the piece generally unfunny as its cast includes Belford Forrest's work and Celeste Lottua making her stage debut in England 1692.
A Dallas report outlines charges against Bishop James Cannon of Virginia tied to stock market actions. The article notes a political-faction dispute within a 36 delegate assembly and references unproven misconduct and potential censure.
The report notes ministers gathering for a final day with 115 ministers present aiming to define plans for efficient state population management. Speakers included Rev. E. A. Presse.
Beverly Wills California May 14. Disjointed wartime text notes a cited defeat and a private Mod Cagle incumbrance involving a wife. The secretary of war moved Gina from the West Point lineup replacing Bim in a disputed sequence.
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