22 May 1930
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1930
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text references rail unions and commerce commission debates over holding authority. Mentions Interstate commerce and potential holding actions without clear details. Summary focuses on implied regulatory dispute and dates or outcomes not discernible from readable segments.
The Charleston Rose Society hosts a community rose show at the W. W. C. A. with free admission. About 2,000 to 3,000 visitors are expected before noon as entries are judged for prizes including silver and bronze American Rose Society medals and the Daily Mail trophy for best single rose bloom.
Em runs a hot dog stand beside a petrol pump when a new oil venture appears to yield unusually clear gasoline. Tests confirm the fuel matches Chicago Oil Co quality, prompting speculation of a leak in Em's underground tanks. He plans to drain, repair, and resume business, noting the episode was entertaining despite the setback.
Censored Telegraph report from India details clashes as police beat unarmed volunteers at Dharasan salt works. Wounded exceed 250 by noon. Sarojini Naidu and Manislal Gandhi among those arrested. victims suffer head wounds and fractures. volunteers carried away on stretchers as police clash with non-violent marchers.
An eye witness account of violence during a march of unarmed volunteers on the government wall depot at Charesane is described as partially received in London. The report arrived in segments with delays and a note to cancel Bombay advices, indicating tampering with the dispatch.
A Baptist minister Rev. John J. Mullins and Burnwell school teacher Mrs. Myrtle Henthorn died when their car was struck by a Chesapeake and Ohio freight train at Hansford at 7 20 yesterday morning. Mullins died instantly. Henthorn died later at Pratt hospital. Both were students in summer teachers training at New River State college and were en route to Montgomery. The wreck occurred as the car stalled on the tracks directly in front of the train. Mullins was driver. Henthorn leaves a husband Dr. Arthur C. Henthorn and children. Mullins leaves widow and two children Naomi Fearnaid and John J. Mullin. Surviving relatives listed. The minister had served at Chelyan church about a year.
The French steamer Ada, 6600 tons, carrying about 1200 aboard, is afire en route to ports in the southern Red Sea. The Lloyd's register lists the owners as Compagnie Française de Navigation and manager Cypr Fabre line. Fire began around eight p.m. Wednesday. lifeboats or lifeboats were launched from Debiah per Fort Sudan reporter.
Hubert Stewart was sentenced to five years in Atlanta federal penitentiary after pleading guilty to aiding a scheme to file fraud claims against the state fund for veterans benefits. Co-defendant Batton also pleaded guilty. others implicated face further action as state officials probe the graft stretching back to 1931 with losses exceeding two hundred thousand dollars. Several individuals received varied sentences for probation violations or related charges, including forging endorsements on checks and tax-related offenses.
The United Fuel Gas Company filed with the Public Service Commission a brief supporting its rate increase request submitted April 2, 1928. It seeks domestic rates of 38 cents and industrial rates of 25 cents per 1000 cubic feet, arguing the property is valued at over 103 million dollars with 22 million used in retail service and that current revenue does not cover costs or provide a fair return. The brief argues eight percent return on fair value and that proposed tariff No. 4 is just and reasonable. Temporary rates set earlier were 20 cents and 22.5 cents per 1000 cubic feet with a minimum monthly charge raised to 78 cents, with no action taken on impounding these measures.
The Senate opens a polarized fight as Democratic NCD chair J. Raskob and Republican chair Claudis Huston face sharp attacks over anti-prohibition lobbying and Wall Street ties. Robinson questions Huston links to the Tennessee River Improvement Association, while Caraway lists Raskob’s lobbying against constitutional provisions. McBride discloses Rockefeller donations to the Anti-Saloon League ended since 1926. Blane and Wegmann note limited chances of sweeping wet support.
President Hoover and Senate advocates pressed for prompt ratification of the London naval limitations treaty as navy leaders intensified their push before two Senate committees. Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Borah said hearings would continue with Rear Admiral Reeves testifying, while ratification hopes rose ahead of adjournment.
In Kanawha county a meeting of justices of the peace and constables at the Jur tio office agreed that special constables should be retained but employed only with joint approval of each magistrate and the elected constable. The meeting, called by Charleston constables, aimed to curb competition from elected constables, but little was decided beyond a plan for future joint employment decisions.
At a recent conference officials discussed enforcing a new driving examination law affecting all motorcar operators. State police expect workload to rise sharply with estimates of nearly 1,000,000 drivers and 250,000 cars. Officials consider requiring licenses after year start and gradual rollout, while highway work and dealer license checks intensify, with Kanawha County alone showing about 87,000 drivers.
Reported by Albert W. Quinn, the Inde newspaper notes varied conclusions from Ballot party nominations and an overwhelming plurality. It mentions Labor Zaimes J. Daria as United Btaten Senator and references Prohibition gains while describing wets' stance.
The document outlines Pishot’s arguments amid Prohibition disputes across Allegheny regions, noting public utility companies and labor issues. It highlights how Pinchot’s stance drew mixed reactions and suggestions of broader public support, with references to ongoing state controversies and commission actions.
Beverly Hulls reports on May events as Will Rogers comments on Roberts. A brief note notes Rogers's remark and the social context surrounding the exchange. The piece captures a moment of public satire amid local civic chatter and timing in May.
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