Evening star. [volume], June 28, 1932, Page A-11, Image 11

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ONE DEAD IN MINE
CLASH; SEVEN SHOT
Guards Arrested in Outbreak
Near Morgantown, First
Since Strike Call.
By the Associated Press.
MORGANTOWN. W. Va.. June 28 — ι
Guns blazed at the Maldsville mine of
the Kelleys Creek Colliery Co. late yes
terday. One man was slain and seven
Others wounded, one critically.
Dr. W. H. Howell, a surgeon, driving
past in his car just as the disorder !
flared, notified authorities, called for
ambulances and gave preliminary treat- j
ment to the wounded.
Armed guards were standing near the |
mouth of the mine while two workmen
were shoveling sand from a truck near
by. Dr. Howell said.
A crowd was gathering. Dr. Howell
said he did not hear what passed be
tvafcn the crowd and the guards, but
that the latter suddenly opened fire.
Eight men staggered and fell. Dr.
Howell stopped his machine and rushed
toward the group. He found James j
Shaffer, about 30, a striking miner, !
dead.
State police arrest 3d Herbert Vance [
and J. R. Thompson, mine guards. They I
were placed in the county jail pending !
Inquiry.
Six were removed to a hospital.
They are:
George Bussock, wounded in the left j
leg; Jennings Barns. 27. left hip j
wounded; Angelo Derigo, 38. wounded i
in left forearm and suffering from back
Injury; Charles F. Wohyo. 36, shot in
face; McKinley Buterbaugh, 36, shot in
right leg and left hip; J. R. Buter
baugh, 30, wounded in right arm. An
unidentified man was given first aid.
Derigo's condition is reported pre
carious.
The disorder was the first since a
strike was called in Northern West Vir- ι
ginia two weeks ago.
HONGKONG SCENTS TRAP
IN CANTON TROOP PLEA
Permission Denied for Removal of
5.000 Men Through Kwang
tung to Fight Reds.
B.v the Associated Press.
HONGKONG. June 28 —Chinese re- '
ports said today military leaders in
Kwangsi Province had applied to the
Cantonese government for permission
to send 5,000 men through Kwangtung
to fight Communists in Kwangsi
Province, but the permission was re
fused by Gen. Chan Chai-Tong. who
feared it was a trick to capture Canton
for Gen. Chaing Kai-Shek.
Much military movement has been
reported west of Canton and it was
presumed here to be due to an effort to
prevent an entry from Kwangii.
Arrows Repulse Chinese.
HONGKONG, June 28 VP).—Bows
and arrows in the hands of Canton's
semi-civilized aborigines, the Yiu tribe,
temporarily repulsed Chinese soldiers
when they advanced on a village near
Canton recently.
The aborigines, fighting Indian fash
ion, lost 25 killed before they sur
rendered. It was the first revolt of the
Yiu tribe in many years. Two Chinese
soldiers were killed.
•
HOLDER OF ENDURANCE
FLYING RECORD KILLED
John Hunter Struck in Head by
Propeller of Plane in
Mississippi.
Ey the Associated Press.
ROSEDALE, Miss., June 28.—John
Hunter, one of four brothers who
achieved fame at Chicago two years
ago by setting a world's airplane en
durance record, was killed here yester
day by the propeller of his ship.
He and two of his brothers, Walter
and Kenneth, were en route to New
Orleans with three amphibian planes
which John, and Kenneth intended to
use on the air mail route between New
Orleans and Pilot Town, at the mouth
of the Mississippi River.
The planes were forced down here
late yesterday and John climbed out
on the wing of his plane to untie it
from the dock and the whirling pro
peller struck him on the head.
John, Walter, Kenneth and another
brother. Albert, established the record
of 553 hours, 41 minutes and 30 seconds 1
in their plane, the City of Chicago, in
1930. '
District's Heroes
in the
World War
Compiled by Sergt. L. E. Jaeckel.
AS recorded in the official cita
tion. Leigh Noyes, commander,
United States Navy, was award
ed the Navy Cross for excep
tional meritorious and dis
tinguished services in a position of
great responsibility in the line of his
profession as fleet communication offi
cer of the Atlantic Fleet, during the
World War. in the
zone effectively
guarded by enemy
submarines and
mines.
This officer dem
onstrated the keen
est sense of duty,
devotion and loyal
ty to his tasks, and
an unfal terlng
courage in the face
of extreme danger,
which did much to
sustain the morale
of the members of
the crew under
him. His calm
courage and forti
tude wjere a constant source of inspira
tion, which contributed materially to
the successful prosecution of offensive
and defensive warfare between our
fleet and the enemy.
He is on duty with the Navy Depart
ment in Washington, and lives at 2220
Hillyer place.
(Copyright, 1932.·)
SPECIAL JULY FOURTH
PROGRAM IS PLANNED
Battery Park Citizens Will Spon
sor Fireworks Display, Dance,
Races and Parade.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
BETHESDA. Md„ June 28—A spe
cial 4th of July program will be hold
in Battery Park next Monday by the
Battery Park Citizens' Association.
Included in the program is a parade
by the children of the community,
children's races, and an exhibit of fire
works and a dance in the evening. The
events will take place at the Battery
Park Community House.
J. R. Clark is in charge of the fire
works display, Mrs. George Hill will
have charge of the children's parade,
Judge Granville R. Curry is making
plans for the children's races, and
Preston Carter Alexander is in charge
of the dance.
ORPHANS' CTUTING
PLANS COMPLETED;
I
Glen Echo Park Treat Will Be
Given Washington Unfortu
nates by Elks.
Preparations were virtually complete
today for the annual outing of Wash
ington orphans at Glen Echo Park to
morrow. sponsored by the Washington
Lodge. No. 15. Β. P. Ο. E.
Beginning at 9 45 o'clock tomorrow
morning, the Elks' troupe of clowns
and the c!own band will perform at
Eleventh and F streets for the children
as they start on the journey by bus and
street car to the amusement park.
Each child will receive balloons and
toys. Foodstuffs for luncheon to be
served at the park includes 150 pounds
of ham, 75 pounds of tongue, 75 pounds
of butter. 5.000 rolls. 100 loaves rye
bread. 100 gallons of ice cream, 100
pounds of cake, 600 pounds of candy,
2 tons of ice, 250 gallons of lemonacie
and 3,009 hard-boiled eggs.
Entertainers will include Bille Gee,
fireman cowboy: Charles Welch, acro
batic clown; Frank Pettrola, clown, with
his talking doll, and Johnnie Reh, with
his Punch and Judy show.
A competent committee will look
after the health and welfare of the
children during the outing.
Fulton County. Ga., (Atlanta) paid
$92,736.51 inheritance taxes to the
state in 1931.
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