26 Apr 1926
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1926
Page
1
French debt talks advance as Paris considers Belgium Latvia Latvia Romania and other creditor nations. United States pressure rises to fund France's 4.1 billion debt while ambassador Derenger drafts changes to ensure larger near term payments and extended terms.
Washington April 15 Under White House pressure Republicans in Congress plan a prompt adjournment by late May or early June. Senate leaders see debt, appropriations, and civil measures to tackle before adjourning. The House aims to pass reorganizations and funding bills, with heavy debate likely on the Volstead act and German reparations bonds.
A fragmented report from Washington outlines Republican leaders and notable figures including Lowden and Longworth as they strategize for the 1940s presidential race. Dawes is pictured. tension rises over farm policy and national economic concerns as Hoover era figures weigh in on the party's direction.
State police and county officers arrested a man in Mullens West Virginia. The unnamed suspect was in custody after a disturbance near Harkers Ferry and another incident at a hospital. The report is unclear on identities or charges.
The Detroit aeronautical team readies a cargo and crewed flight toward a distant Arctic objective. Major Lanpitter, Captain Wilkins, and navigator Win Unek lead operations while the expedition adapts cabin space for gear and faces prolonged daylight in the polar region.
The Norge dirigible voyage is postponed from early April to late May as hangar readiness delays the craft. Coronel Noble announced word from the Italian air ministry indicates the hangar will be finished by month’s end and the airship may depart around May 2. Italian technicians have arrived to hasten preparations at Kingsmay and Vadror, with a stop planned at Wurre before crossing to Holtabergen.
Fragmentary OCR text from 1924 Copreust shows scattered phrases about a person or object, with nonstandard wording and unclear context. The readable bits mention Willie Willis Dy Rodent Quillon and a caveated reference to a hop wine and head bump, lacking a coherent event or clear entities.
Rev John Gass of St Johns Episcopal Church preached on the dangers of worldly wealth and the value of true spiritual treasure. He cited Christ’s teaching from Matthew and asked three questions about where true values lie and how they are attained, urging care over the soul rather than style and possession.
New York March 2 The stock market surged as the Federal Reserve cut the bank rate, triggering heavy buying and a record bond sale. Alvin Kresh lauded the move as the best possible thing for national prosperity, while the money market responded with reduced rates and a rally in prices.
In Syria near Soueida a French force captured positions after fighting the Djebel ruse area. A later French relief rescued trapped KUO personnel as operations shifted to Luumnaenn and plans to clear the reteltioun tribesmen began but stalled that week.
Morgantown April 2 A charge of manslaughter will be preferred again against the driver of a machine involved in an accident that killed Ada Helle Sandy 28 formerly of Hurriaville Ithentesunty as she rode in the vehicle Saturday evening A statement from the county prosecutor says the exact timing and location of the event will be clarified in the forthcoming action.
A derailed train near Candle Obie in Pennsylvania caused track disruption but no injuries. Caution issued as crews assess damage and clear wreckage, with officials stating no fatalities and no immediate danger to the public.
In Calcutta, Hindu mobs clash with Muslims as rioting continues. A funeral procession is attacked, two Muslims are killed, and several others wounded. Police resist, crowds disperse after efforts to maintain order fail, with hospitals reporting many injuries and a rising death toll.
In Ossian Indiana April 20 193? church leaders clash over modern dance with Presbyterians and Methodists denouncing dancing as dangerous to morals. Legion plans another event while church members defend controlled invitations and warn of spiritual harm.
April 23. Abrogation of the Jacksonville wire agreement announced by Alin Aceves Cant company. Notices say the Hayd mine of the Shrer operated by J Ay Datae Tey interests of Clevelitt will free tomorrow under conditions. The other two mined will open later. Joseph Arkwright, general manager, says the company cannot operate safely under competition with Honeanion mines about Ath Arkwetrht. The move follows workers' objections to the union plan and potential layoffs.
Persia in upheaval as general chaos follows a coup. Shah Ahmed Kadne flees to Paris as Me Mendered forces claim control. Ordained leaders vow a republic while foreign powers watch the unfolding crisis.
London reports British observers reject any understanding of a French debt under a U S settlement. The Paris talks prompt warnings that a secret agreement is not binding on future administrations. France shows wealth and prosperity yet tax collection remains weak, while confidence in French governance declines amid postwar economic strain.
New York April 20 A sensational tale unfolds as Alice Allen testifies about a man named John O Donnel and a city wide search for Hinton after a brutal assault. The case centers on a romance gone wrong amid accusations of kidnapping and murder as Allen recalls how she was lured from home at thirty and kept under threat while a hospital scene and police chase dominate the narrative. Hinton’s defense claims he helped Allen when the public turned against her, arguing he was not a true criminal. The trial will reveal more of the alleged crimes and defenses as the case proceeds.
Wayne Wheeler, Anti-Saloon League general counsel, criticizes wet strategies at the Senate prohibition hearings, claiming Wet plans to derail cross examination and press for modification of the prohibition law. La Guardia hints Wheeler could lead enforcement as dry director with allied officers, while protests over funds and tactics continue amid a broader debate on enforcement and repeal.
From Olcott correspondent a rough scene is described as Mita Ea Defoard falls during a practice run at Chadeston. She is badly bumped and burned on the left leg but remains able to move. Rex Owney helps carry a pall of buttermilk while the crowd watches the chaotic event.
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