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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1930

Page

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Polls Prove America Dry Says McBride

Fragmentary text shows mentions of McBride and Pullen leading a West Virginia branch. Vague references to polls, dry America and a state meeting imply party or organization activity with editor names and page cites, but details are unclear due to corrupted OCR.

America McBride West Abe Pullen Sar The Bay Jina I. Lesser Af Charlevion Plesee Sani

Fragmentary note from Willis Willis-ReGskee

A damaged OCR fragment references Willis Willis-ReGskee and a vague plan or action. The readable bits mention a home, a window, and uncertain timing around "190m" and "potiog" without clear context or identifiable events. No identifiable persons beyond the Willis names emerge.

Al Capone Arrested Again by Miami Cops

Miami police arrested Al Capone and a companion outside the American Legion boxing arena for vagrancy. They posted $100 bonds and were released after identification as Al Prignano. A municipal court hearing is set for tomorrow morning.

al Capone Miami Fla Chicago Rtcketers Guy C. Reeve American Legion Capone al Prignano Releqeed Mounicipal Court

Sea Dogs and Senators Clash Over Naval Treaty Debate

Washington May 19. Delegates to the London Naval Limitation conference sparred over the pact in a Senate foreign relations session. Admiral Jones recalled letters favoring six inch guns while Admiral Bristol defended American independence to oppose the eight inch division. Senate leaders expect hearings to conclude with little change in stance.

Washington America Benator Reid Fenneyl Warne Bilary P. Jones Ad Rend Jones Bristol Benatoc Robinson Democrat Arkansas London Mark L. Bristol Chatman Havy General Board Allelicn Adulira Senate

Red Men to Open Council Today

West Virginia Red Men and Pocahontas delegates gather in Charleston for joint council events. The Red Men meet in the Dent Boone Hotel ballroom with a reception after registration. Pocahontas degree proceedings take place in the 10 O.K. hall on Virginia Street and Penn Avenue, starting at 9 30 block.

Pocahontas West Virginia Charleston Red Men's Council Dent] Boone Hotel Virginia Street Pennayivants Avenue sbis_smomme Rona Council John Wolfe Marc W. W.werts Hemves Will Bachém David Take Maggie Vandine

Curtis Breaks The Prolonging Life Of Tariff Debenture

Vice President Curtis led Senate action to free conferees from pledges on the debenture and text provisions of the Hawley Smoot tariff bill as final action looms. The votes opened path to abandon the debenture clause and push a compromise while House leaders weigh preserving presidential tariff changes.

Curtis Tariff Washington House Senate A Hoover Smeot Utah Senate Tariff Commission Etris Shipstead Minnesota Bhipstead Goldaborough Maryland Depenters Gort Hatfield Virginia Tydings

Joan Lowell Injured in Baltimore Motoring Accident

Joan Lowell author of Cradle of the Deep was hospitalized in Baltimore at Union Memorial hospital with shock and minor injuries after a weekend motoring accident near Washington. Miles Lowell, reported as a relative, would remain in hospital for several days.

Baltimore Joan Lowell Union Memo Miles Lowell Washington

Liens on Seized Autos May Allow Recovery of Cars

Washington report states that holders of liens on seized automobiles may recover their vehicles if the government did not prosecute the unlawful transport of liquor. The ruling clarifies government discretion under the prohibition law and outlines when forfeiture proceedings are required, affecting financing firms with liens on cars valued around two million dollars.

Washington Renamy Ae. Ee Seine

Admitted Slayer of 10 Men Flirts With Girl Reporters

Texas dim Baker, a 28 year old with a flat face and thick neck, on trial for the Guggenheim laboratories watchman murder after confessing to multiple killings worldwide. He flirted with two girl reporters in court and remains defiant, expressing a wish to be electrocuted.

New York Texas Baker Guggenheim Laboratories Jim Warden Lawes Sing-Line Foon Beory Gaw Gaw Mets Detroit Germany India Houston Tex Philipspine Islands Fas McManne James D Murray George Pease Cal

Flood Shelters Rise as Arkansas Flood Reaches New Peak

Flood waters driven by recent heavy rains push Arkansans into shelters in box cars tents and private homes. In Elaine eastern Arkansas a tornado killed 16 Black farm workers and more than 60 others were hospitalized. About 2 000 people sheltered in Amackover and Calion families fled homes as creeks overflowed. Rescue and relief efforts noted across Fulton Red River region with thousands displaced.

Little Rock Ark Arkansas Mwolten Ufe Elaine Melens Amackover Amackover Creek Calion Ouachita River Fulton Red Tiver Arkatsos

Billy Sunday To Speak Tonight At High School Auditorium

Charleatan welcomes evangelist Billy Sunday to speak at eight o'clock tonight in the high school auditorium under the Mission auspices. John Laing, John L. Dickinson, O. J. Morzion, A. S. Thomas, Mayor W. W. Wertz, and Rev. Pet B. Withrow organize the reception. Sunday arrives this afternoon and will be entertained at the Daniel Boothe hotel after a Detroit campaign stop.

Sunday Rugged Cross Ernest Thompson Withrow

Woman Wins Seat in Newfoundland By-Election

Lady Melen Squires wife of the Premier was declared elected to the Newfoundland legislature in the Lewisport by election held last Saturday. She won 1 086 votes to Arch Northcott 241, the by election following the franchise act passage in 1939.

Supreme Court To Hear Camp Today

The West Virginia Supreme Court will hear an emergency writ case involving Kanawha County’s county superintendent O Emerton Camp and ten district board presidents. The petition from Malden district taxpayers seeks to declare the office vacant after Camp’s larceny conviction, while Camp’s lawyers argue vacancy requires a court ruling on his appeal from a criminal case. Attorneys A M Belcher Frank C Burdette and D L Ballebury will represent Camp and the district presidents.

Boards of Education Kanawha County O. Emerton Camp State Supreme Court Camp Supreme Court Malden Chimp BOQ

Final Evacuation Of Rhineland Nears Start In France

In Wiesbaden Germany on March 19 the final evacuation of the Rhineland occupied for over a decade moves toward official commencement tomorrow. The custodian of German proportion received notification from the French supreme command confirming the plan though evacuation details were not released. French soldiers are expected to begin advancing in the coming week.

Wiesbadem Germany Rhineland

Graf Zeppelin Leaves Seville for Brazil Flight

Seville witnesses the takeoff of the Graf Zeppelin bound for Pernambuco Brazil. Infante Alfonso visits his cabin briefly, thousands watch the mooring, and ground crews handle the giant airship amid heat. Two German planes bring mail. one overturns on landing with no injuries reported.

Seville Spain Peasengers A. m South Atlantic Brazil Friedrichshafen Germany Infante Alfonso Pernambuco Brasil Earth Teast Hugo Eckener Sandys Dirigtate Seriily Emilo Herrera Spanay Sointtogs Corps Infant

Hatfield Pleads For State Water Power Protection

United States Senator Henry D Hatfield spoke in Huntington urging the legislature to enact legislation to harness West Virginia water power for the state He argued it matters little whether energy is moved as raw form via pipes or wires and pressed that water power wealth is engrossing and should be protected for the state

Huntington United States Henry D. Hatfield West Virginia

Bishop Cannon Cleared by Church Body Vote

In Dallas on May 19 the Episcopacy committee of the Southern Methodist Church voted 54 to 11 to exonerate Bishop James Cannon Jr of Richmond and Washington from stock market speculation charges. The panel found the allegations by Judge Fitzhugh and others unsubstantiated and appointed a committee to draft a formal report for the conference. Cannon admitted to past concerns and expressed regret, insisting he would not do it again. Page 7, Col. 2.

Dallas Tex Fiplacopacy Committee Mathodint Episcopal Church South James Cannon, Jr Richmond Ami Washington, D. C G. T. Fitzhega Memphis Josephus Panlels North Carolina Forder Bishop Sea Lee Phsted Ratta Smon Serpy Kable Aid New York Noten Kuble and Company

Rose Show Rules Publicized by Charleston Rose Society

The Charleston Rose Society releases rules for a community rose show to be held Thursday at the YWCA hall. Open to all residents of Charleston and suburb areas, regardless of Rose Society membership. Entries must be received at the YWCA by 9 40 in the morning. most containers will be provided except for listed classes.

Charleston

Charleston Census Row Sparks Council One Night Clash

Local figures Mr. S Puffer and Mr. H B Buster clash over Charleston population numbers from the 1930 census. Buster says his enumerator and efforts earned council thanks, while Puffer claims undercounting by 6 774 persons and asserts his own enumeration. Council members defend Buster and express thanks, amid disputed figures and cooperation from the chamber of commerce.

Mr. Buster Mr. Puffer Charleston D. Puffer H. B Buster Brother Biuter Puffer Chamber of Commerce Buster Lita Offteindl Puster Pofter Coundil Chamber of Cammerce Atteg Putter Othareisa Bapter Psa

Pennsylvania Senate and Governor Races Feature Turbulent Campaigns

A Philadelphia era political tableau outlines Pennsylvania’s in a noisy Senate fight and governor contest. Leaders from Philadelphia and beyond debate candidates, alliances, and party strategies amid shifting loyalties and internal rifts as August primaries loom. The piece notes key figures such as Vere, Grundy, Pinchot, and other prominent names shaping the party’s path toward November.

Philadelphia Pennesylvania Pennary Pennsylvania Bates Renate Gevermoransg U. G Eensteepd Willem S. Vere Tially Pennts Crundy Francis Mdak Bevin Delphie Penetats Sud Thomas Butler Pinchot DAV G. Pilladelphia

Fishwick Witness Against Mine Head

Springfield May 1 Barry Plahwick president of the limols mite balon jock the wit Mand today to further tie ine ternational president of the NOmhtet Mine Workers of America declared contempt of court Counts for the Pishwitk group is seeking to show that Laws and his Followers violated the Injunction suit October 10 197% Rafraning from Interfering with the affairs

Springfield Barry Plahwick The Limols Mite Balon Jock -the. Wit Mand Nomhtet Mine Workers of America Pishwitk Group Lawss Tollowers Rafraning

Parley Debacle Reported Amid Boat Confusion

Fragmentary copy notes a chaotic parley with many boats involved and uncertain outcomes. A presidential review was anticipated tomorrow, with unclear references to attendees, tents, and actions.

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