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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1927

Page

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Circuit redistricting bills pass as senate backs changes

The Senate approves a comprehensive redistricting plan affecting circuits across the state, creating new counties and adjusting district boundaries. The measure, Senate Bill 350, shifts Boone, McDowell, Wayne, Wyro ning, Monroe, Clay, Greenbrier and others into new circuits and sets judge counts and election dates.

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Cantonese Forces Face Heavy Defeats in Northern China Drive

Allied ministers plan to present demands to Beijing while Cantonese forces retreat toward Tientsin Pukow and the Grand Canal. US British and Japanese officials coordinate evacuations around Peking and Shanghai amid ongoing hostilities and foreign casualties.

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Swisher, Noted West Virginia Politician, Dies in Washington

C W Swisher longtime West Virginia politician former secretary of state and Republican figure died in Walter Reed Hospital Washington D C after illness of two weeks The cause was hardening of the arteries Funeral will be held at Palmont West Virginia Swisher born in Winfield district Morton County grew from poor beginnings to rise as coal businessman and public servant He held a city council seat in Fairmont state senator and secretary of state He sought the Republican nomination for governor but lost to W E Crasscock Burial in West Virginia will follow in coming days. He left a large circle of friends in state and nation.

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Bridge financing proposal for Kanawha City area

A 1.6 million plan urges tax levy or bond election to acquire Kanawha City bridge rights of way and build new spans in Cal n e and Jefferson districts. The bridge commission recommends purchasing the Kanawha City bridge, upgrading the South Charleston bracket, and constructing two new bridges in upper and lower county sections at about 800 thousand total, with South Charleston West Pequeton link needing about 1.8 million.

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Magee M'Clung Takes Own Life

Special To The Gazette reports Magee M'Clung prominent lawyer and former Payatic County Prosecuting Attorney committed suicide at his home in Magee at age around 40. He was survived by his widow and 10 year old son Mapce Jr. He had been arrested recently on a charge of posessing alcoholic beverages at his country home. Authorities found him with a bullet wound in the head after he asked to fetch his belongings. No motive was given for the suicide.

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Three Workmen Buried in Chelan Slide Rescue Efforts Continue

In Weaton Cheran April 0 three workmen were buried as a clay slide trapped them near Chelan during water line construction. About 160 workers helped at the site while the initial belief was three missing, later confirmed as the only ones unaccounted for as others escaped the slide. Authorities and crews fought to reach the buried men.

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Ousted Queen of Hood Ring Sent From Liverpool to New York

In a chaotic departure from Liverpool, Gloris Giora the alleged queen of bootleggers was deported to New York aboard the Cardle liner. She lamented possible landings while baggage worth 6,000 remained aboard under guard, and a mysterious Good Samaritan released the items.

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Bandits Sharply Move Toward 45 Year Sentences

In Pittsburgh two suspects were arrested last night after a car theft and hold up of two motorists. They faced charges for armed robbery and other counts, with assessments placing each at about 15 years on related terms and potential further additions.

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Dawes Slush Fund Row Splits G O P Over Authority

Washington April 8 Vice President Dawes rejects the Senate inquiry as a nullity claiming no power to name a member to the campaign committee. Senator Reed of Pennsylvania and others dispute Dawes authority and prepare for judicial action if needed.

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Brawley Withdraws Candidacy Amid Democratic tensions

Robert Mel Brawley withdraws from the mayoral race amid Democratic party strife in Charleston. Mayor Wertz expresses surprise while promising continued campaign effort. Brawley cites party conspiracies and advised restraint as the cause for stepping aside.

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Western Flood Destroys Homes and Causes Deaths Across States

Western flood fury spreads from Arkansas toward Kansas Oklahoma and Missouri with heavy rain and rising rivers. Dozens of towns flood as levees hold or fail and casualties are reported along the Washita and Mississippi basins. The death toll includes several camp victims and two rail workers, amid widespread property damage and evacuation orders.

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Early Start Seen for 1928 Campaigns for President

Washington views an early spring of political speculation as candidates test the waters for 1928. Prohibition remains a dominant issue while Governor Smith’s religion and Lowden’s boom shape party questions. Forecasters weigh Coolidge’s potential entry and the fate of key factions in both parties.

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Soft coal output slows downs in early April

Telegraphic returns show bituminous production cut by about half after onion mining suspended April 1. April 3 output 20,085 carloads, April 2 total 15,521 carloads. April 4 and 5 see rises then slight decline as holidays and mine closures affect production.

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