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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1931

Page

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Gandhi Demands Equal Standing for India in Empire

Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi urged Great Britain to grant India an honorable and equal partnership within the empire. He spoke at St James Palace, insisting India belong in the federation with a cord of love, seeking native control of army and foreign affairs and cooperation without hindrance to Britain’s finances.

London Habatos M. K. Gandhi Sustere St. James’ Palace Great Britain India Gandhi Britain Senken Uge Tulis Bert Rae Ae Forea Atiken Sheena Munger Posaibie Pere Sil

Hartford Heir Honeymooning Amid Family Turmoil

George Huntington Hartford, heir to a vast chain store fortune, travels with his West Virginia bride Mary Lea Epling Welch amid a custody dispute with his mother and a claim by Mildred King that she was promised payment or adoption in exchange for keeping the relationship private.

Bluefield George Huntington Hartford Ray Alvetcog Westbride Hartford Fortine Great Atlantic and Pacific Tex Company Mary Lea Epling Sf Welch W. Va Covington Walt Mea Henrietta Hartford Mildred New York Harvard Boston Leslie Hawaii G. T. Zp Welch Oak

Willie Willis and the Big Dog Sightings

Willie Willis recalls a humorous encounter with a large dog as neighbors suspect his awareness, reflecting a lighthearted anecdote from the 1981 Publishers Syndicate. The quip captures rural humor and a wary moment with an animal.

Publishers Syndicate

Doctor Says Slump Makes Us Healthier

Chicago September 15 Dr Freston Hubbell of Detroit told the American Electronic Research association convention that low mood benefits health. He noted a drop in death rates and said depressive times deter illness and aging while many Americans follow stricter diets and activity schedules.

cHicaGo Freston HK. Hubbell Detroit Amerian Electronic Research Association

Ritchie Urges State Control Of Public Utilities

Atlantic City September 15 Governor Ritchie urged state control of public utilities opposing government ownership. He argued states can set rates and service, warning against federal control and political misuse of the issue. He favored minimal legislative intrusion while noting utilities’ faults being addressed.

Atlantic City Maryland Adg American Bar Association Ritchie

Immediate Aid Urged by Labor in Ohio Convention

At the Ohio State Federation of Labor session in Columbus on September 15, a resolution urged President Hoover to convene a national conference of industrial leaders and labor centers for immediate relief of the unemployed. The measure, sent to committee, followed by a call to report at the opening session next day. John P. Frey of the AFL accused captains of industry of trying to create economic serfdom and urged joint management through cooperation as a remedy.

Columbus Hoover Ohio State Federation of Labor Harry McLaughlin Cleveland Ohio John P.frey American Federation of Labor

Farm Owner Killed in Crash In Limestone County

John Cain, wealthy dairy farmer of Limestone, died today when a truck collided with another vehicle. His son Guy Cain, 24, the driver, was injured but not seriously in Moundsville. Police调查 underway and local authorities reported the wreck occurred during the afternoon rush.

Moundsville John « Cain Guy Cain Alséo

Drums and Fifes Serenade Civil War Vet Encampment

Des Moines Iowa September 15. Civil War veterans attend the sixty fifth annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment. Serenades revive classic marches as 1 200 veterans, aided by auxiliary members, gather for a reunion with noted musicians from Philadelphia and Wichita. Notable moments include a racehorse memory and discussions of future commanders in chief. The Springfield Michigan bid for the 1922 encampment gains momentum. The event features national officers and a joint Sons of Union Veterans and Ladies auxiliary convention bringing total visitors near 10 000.

Des Moines Vickdburg Gettysburg Grand Army of the Republic Georgia Conde National Association of Civil War Musicians Winslow J. Fries Philadelphia Wichita, Kansas Saloa Gun- Hay George H. Pounder Fort Atkinson Wis J. W. Osstner Kansas City Kansas Gastner Vicksburg Baunder Castner Ehie Samuel Tawa H. I. Merrill Wichita Springfield Anna McGrath Rochester Merrill Genavieus Hager Lane Kate G. Rayior National Women’s Relief Corp Good Fellowship Sons of Union Veterans and Sta Axillary Ge 4. A Ahe Nurzillaring

Union of Farm Interests Urged

A two day conference called by the American Farm Bureau federation launches a campaign to unite America’s agricultural interests. State extension directors and farm agency representatives aim to strengthen Rural services and coordinate farm agencies to combat misleading propaganda and inform rural communities about co operation principles and needs.

America Federal Farm Board Cooperative Associations Teachers of Vocesional Agricultural Education Congress

Fairmont Dentist Held in Charge of Manslaughter

Reno dispatch reports Mrs. Martha Hutchinson formerly of Fairmont West Virginia a county clerk was killed Sunday night after falling from an automobile driven in a negligent manner by Dr Pierre Andre of Fairmont. Andre was charged with felony assault and bail set at 85000 with preliminary hearing postponed to Saturday.

Reno Martha Hutchinson Fairmont W. Va Pierre Andre Pairmont I . Andre

Singer Grace Tibbett Divorced From Lawrence Tibbett

Mrs Grace Mackay Tibbett was divorced from Lawrence Tibbett in Reno today by Judge Benjamin F Curter. The court approved property agreement and details of testimony were not disclosed.

Reno Grace Mackay Tibbett Lawrence Tibbett Benjamin F. Curter

Elsie the Lake Monster Subdues Town in Wisconsin

A cattle farmer from Podgeville Wisconsin sparked a Lake Elsie chase as a rogue sea creature overturned a truck broke into a packing plant and charged residents forcing police to respond. Chief McCormick and a University of Wisconsin life saving crew corralled and towed the animal to shore before it was halted by a hunter’s revolver.

Lake Mendota Ray Vincent Podgeville Wis Farmer Isle Elsie William McCormick Iake Eisie Mae TV Boss Elele Pirot McCormick Sterling

Glass Advocates Increase in Tax

Washington Sept 15 Senator Carter Glass of Virginia former treasury secretary urged a tax increase and called for a November meeting of his sub committee to draft legislation to curb stock market speculation. He favored higher marginal rates and fewer exemptions to widen small taxpayers’ contributions. He also discussed banking regulation over revenue measures and noted his prior plan for a five percent tax on short resale securities might have curbed deficits and stock gambling.

Washington Carter Glass Virginia Glass Destain Tehmen United States Aleo House John G Tileon Connecticut Thomas P. Gore Oklahoms Qisa Regialos

Constable Waives Slaying Hearing In Beckley

Beckley September 1. Constable Bibb and Jak Hill waived prelimary hearing before Justice M F O Dell on slaying charges in the Luther Honaker case. Bibb held on 500 bond for grand jury action on manslaughter. He was initially charged with murder after Honaker was shot September 4 during pursuit near Raleigh County. The charge was amended to manslaughter by Summerfield Raleigh County assistant prosecuting attorney.

Beckley Ben Bibb Jak Hill Powen M. F. O'Dell Luther Honaker Bihy Honaker Offleryé Fayette County Raleigh

Body in Piracy Case Will Be Searched For

NEW YORK, Sept. 15. Hope of solving the Long Island pirate mystery waned as authorities planned a search of books to locate the body of Benjamin Collings, missing yachtsman, while offering immunity to the unknown pair named by Mrs. Collings as her husband’s assailants. His wife maintained she believed he was alive, even as divers prepared to probe the waters of Long Island Sound.

New York Aolving Long Island Benjamin Collings Yachtaman

Fever Epidemic Fought At Ohio State Hospital

State officials and Cleveland authorities join to stamp out typhoid fever at the state hospital. Police guard Lake Erie beaches to keep bathers away after fears the outbreak could spread. Hospital patients and staff are monitored as measures are intensified.

Cleveland Lake Ele

Hoover Plan Aims to Spur Home Building and Ownership

President announces a new nationwide program to lift business mood by encouraging home buying and easier credit. One thousand delegates will convene December 2 to 4 to review a year of study by major committees and discuss the plan’s results.

Washington Wibe

Legion to Talk On Dry Problem at Convention

A Detroit Free Press report says a high American Legion official asserts the upcoming convention will vote on prohibition. The unnamed source cites Senator Simeon D. Fran of Ohio as predicting Congress action within sixty days after convocation if the Legion favors modification of the dry laws, with a likely proposal to legalize beer and wine containing three and one-half percent alcohol. The official expects a lively battle over the issue and a majority backing the proposed remedy among delegates.

Detrof Free Press Maya American Legion Legion Noat Free Press Simeon D. Fran Oho Republican National Committee Congress Legion Sen Fess Boston Faus

Swift Justice Dealt Out to Holdup Pair

Homerest Pa September 15 Within eight and a half hours after arrest for taking three thousand dollars from James W Roy mine superintendent in a payroll holdup Om charger of taking 3000 from Roy got sentenced. Glevinger 20 and Watkins 21 of Indian Head Fayette county received concurrent prison terms for robbery and arms law violations. Glevinger 3 to 10 years and 2 to 4 years, with Boin pleading guilty. Police said they found the men near Donagal with a pistol.

Homerset James W. Roy Otynil Clevinger Ehner Watkins Indian Head Fayette County Glevinger Western Penitentiary Boin Donagal Thes

Man Held in Death of Charleston Resident

Huntington, Sept. 15. Brad ford M. Parrent of Huntington is held under 83 000 bond awaiting grand jury action on murder charges tied to the death of E. W. Wilson, a Charleston resident found dead after a Huntington hotel dispute. Wilson, formerly of Louisville, suffered a fractured skull when his head struck a curb as Parrent said he struck him while Wilson tried to stab.

Huntington Bradford M. Parrent E. W. Wilson Huntington Hotel Charleston Parrent Wilson Louist

Dietrich Suits Filed In New York Court

Two suits against Marianne Dietrich by Zia von Sternberg wife of Josef von Sternberg were placed for October 5 in a New York supreme court. The actions allege alienation of affections and likely related claims.

New York Tmevie Mariane Dietrich Bel Supreme Court Mra Zia von Sternberg Josef von Stermberg

Play by Play of First Series Tilt at Cumberland Tonight

Charleston seeks Middle Atlantic league crown against Cumberland Colts at Cumberland ball park with Chip Helmick facing Melvin Miller. The Gazette will relay play by play via magnetic board and Western Union leased wire, with staff updates from Cumberland. Public library hedge, no charge. orderly turnout expected for first game.

Charleston Chip Helmick Cumberland Colts Charleston Senators Cumberland Ball Park Melvin Miller Helmick Andy Fisher Gazette Western Union Hale Street Carey System, Inc Cumberland Sredbasane

British Fleet Hit by Unrest Over Pay Cuts

London reports say Britain's Atlantic Fleet exercises were suspended and ships recalled to harbor due to unrest among sailors over proposed pay cuts in the Snowden budget. Senior officers cited reduced naval pay as causing dissatisfaction. pay scales would drop markedly across petty officers, seamen, and ordinary seamen.

London Great Britain Atlantic Admiralty Emna Atlantic Heet Hag vaUlng Gettain Cuta Board of Admirals Sbegun Tureday North Ana

Woman in Noted Murder Case Dies

Kalamazoo Michigan reports the death of Mrs. Sammy I. Tabor, once a wealthy Van Buren County social figure linked to the Maude Tanor Virgo trunk mystery. The 75 year old widow’s controversial accounts emerged from the 1916 disappearance and later discovery of Maude Virgo’s body, with a trial that ended in a hung jury and charges dropped for lack of evidence.

Kalamazoo Mich Michigan Pear Sammy I. Tabor van Buren County Maude Tanor Virgo Maude Tabor Virgo Mrs. Tabors Maude Tanor Virgo

Texas lawmakers mock Long in protest over cotton plan

AUSTON Tex Sept 15 The Texas House and Senate reacted angrily to Huey P Long's charges that legislators were influenced by money. Rep J H McGregor led a fierce attack calling Long ignorant and a demagogue. The bodies moved to hear Long’s response as they weighed acreage curtailment for the 1932 cotton crop, with prospects of a large reduction.

Auston Tex Texas Huey P. Long Louisiang Long J. H. McGregor Austin Aid School Senate House McGregor Louisiana Tie United States Senate

Hurricane death toll rises after 150 bodies found in Belize church

Belize British Honduras Sept 15 authorities raise the hurricane death toll as 150 bodies are recovered from wreckage of a Catholic church. Recovered to date around 850 with more expected as searches continue. Bodies cremated at a central funeral pyre, no identities given. Ceremonies attended by officials.

Belize British Honduras Bellee Eesiphets Ro Ceremantes

Loretta Young Divorces Grant Withers in Los Angeles

Loretta Young, a film star, was granted a divorce today in Los Angeles from actor Grant Withers. The testimony cited marital strife and financial disagreements, including disputes over a dress and a costly item production notes.

Los Angeles Loretta Young Grant Withers Testi

Heart Balm Suit Against New Hubby Won't Bother

Los Angeles reports David J. Hutton, husband to evangelist Aimee McPherson, faces a breach of promise suit from Myrtle St. Pierre who claims $200,000 after a romantic elopement. Hutton and McPherson deny, saying the charges are groundless while facing a public scandal. The case centers on promises following their introduction by mutual friends and a future evangelistic tour.

Los Angeles David J. Hutton Aimes Semple MecPheroon Myrtle Bt. Pierre Mr. McPherson Hutton Myrtle St Pierre Joan St. Pierre Perann McPherson Mina Bierre Aimee Huttodl

Hopes Dwindle for Safety of German Fliers

The Lisbon to New York airship with three aboard may have been forced to land in a remote spot as fuel ran out. Rescue efforts by Coast Guard and Long Island pilots yielded no results, while authorities considered a forced landing on the Canadian coast or Bermuda sightings that later proved unreliable. The craft, named in honor of its German owner Wil Rolty, left Lisbon at 4:30 yesterday and disappeared after crossing the Azores.

New York Lisbon Pati Poate Thas Mimib Pan Coat Guard Long Island North Atlantic Nungessey Coll Berlin Wil Rolty Christian Johansen Wer Filer Fernanda Costiy i Viega Azores Bermuda Ops Race Newfoundland Halifax

Gas Lands Sale Order Suspended in Receivership Case

A Delaware court suspended the sale order for three Tha State Natural Gas properties to Southeastern Gas and Water Co. for 4150,000. Circuit Judge A F Hutson set a 30 May delay after requiring a 500,000 surety bond, amid ongoing receivership actions for Twin States and West Virginia assets. The deal includes cash 1200,000 and 205,000 in paper, with United Carbon demanding stronger security before final approval. Proceeds and final actions await page 14.

Carbon A. F.huteon Tha State Natural Gas Company Southeastern Gas and Waster Company Delaware Twin States Hudson West Virgina Properties Ang United Carbon Company Osten Ee Swartz Penn Natural Gun Company Fitdeoln Cabell Putnnm Bowers Jackson Roate Saura-Garreté Kentucky Southeastern Papelilery

C R Graham Resigns as Otts Chief Clerk

The resignation of C R Graham after 11 years as chief clerk in the claim division of the state compensation department was announced by Commissioner Lee Ott. The resignation took effect September 1 with W R Mendenhall acting chief clerk and no permanent replacement named. Ott said Graham plans to go into business.

C. R. Graham Charleston State Copspensation Department Lee Ott W R. Mendenhal Graken Ott Gribam Tee

Will Likes Gandhi's Position in London

Beverly Hills Calif Sept 15 London has fed the anxious talk of conferences over disarmament with delegates traveling by special boat and months of work behind the scenes. A plain speaking fellow mocked high diplomacy, declaring Gandhi’s simplicity stronger than all the elaborate authority of world leaders.

Beverly Hills London Aliceehy Diplome

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