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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1926

Page

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Fall Passes on Federal Oil Reserve Lease Case

Twelve government witnesses testify in the Bik Witeneval oil reserve conspiracy trial in Washington, detailing the Pearl Harbor related contracts and Elk Hills leasing, implicating Albert F. N. Fall and Edward L. Doheny as key defendants. Documentation shows transfers, loans, and alleged preferential treatment for Pan American Petroleum interests, with Ne W Mexico land deals and naval department involvement cited in the evidence.

Washington Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Pearl Harbor Hawaii Haval Bare Construction Pro Arax Goheny'n Pan-American Pastrotewm and Transport Company Elk Hills California Petroleum Harry W. Dausherty Navy Department Daugherty Thi Shoare Flaney Wall Sterike Interior Department Clarence C. Chase el Fals Texas Fall Minh New Mexico Doheny Falk Senate Edward B. McLean Washington Post Chase Edward L. Doheny, Jr New York Eloiso Parris Ranch Three Rivers Clareland Ohio Tate Brice McKinney Entity McKinney Harry A. Stuart Navy Hidlala Bix Bula Fanse Frank J. Mogan Fatl

Move For Mistrial in Hall Case Fails to Materialize

Somerville court scene recalls a mistrial bid as prosecutors press for new evidence in the Hillbilly murder case. State Senator Alexander Aimineon briefly disrupts recess amid rumors of offstage talks by defendants as investigators pursue stronger proof of collaboration.

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Monarch Balks at Crown Change in Romania Letter Dates November 23

King Ferdinand in a public letter to the Premier rejects restoring former Crown Prince Carl or altering the line of succession. In Paris, Queen Marie of Roumania visits with remarks on finances and future plans while Romania’s monarchy seeks unity, amid political tensions and rumored legal operations. The report also covers ongoing jury trials and courtroom observations with witnesses and exhibits described in detail.

Ferdinand Hee Carl Kine Wavanewe Tek Gener Marie Paris Marta Ramona Chibourg Nichol Iéann Sne Apd United States America Roumanias Phoeee Rotmayia Flomatiia Bucharest Wen Bot Provent Doumergus Forsien Minfor Briand

Board of Ad Judges To Pick Winners Today

The Board of Ad Judges, drawn from Charleston business leaders, will select today’s winners from a pool of contestants for the 2000 Amateur Ad Write contest. Prizes include a weekly $25 cash award and other awards as judging continues. judges include D L A Grimes, Heke He, and G A Palko. winners and coverage to be announced via the Gazette and major wires.

Board of Ad Tsemente Jutsen Knoien Todus Warda Rashaons Amos the Fudges DL AL Grimes He Grimes Music Company Heke G. A. Palko Saturn Charleston Galnaday Wishing Machine Company Aril Engle Fou Cui

Briand warns Duce temper and warns of border attacks

Paris dispatch reports French Foreign Minister Briand politely guards temper in the chamber of deputies while warning against a mood that could provoke attacks on foreign relations. He lauds calmness yet stresses limits and urges Italy to stop quarrels, noting progress with Germany and the need for lasting peace through direct talks.

Paris Chamber of Deputies France Bremler Mustolsnt Hawa Triennes Italy Rone Briand Musesoln Garnung Germany Straseniinn Ehanwee Joan Gormans

Body of Dr Walter Santh Pulled From River

Morgantown dated report records the recovery of the body of Dr Walter Santh a noted Kansas business figure, found in the river near the city after a late evening incident. Coroner A A Petion planned an inquest while authorities investigated the circumstances surrounding his death and a possible missing personal items.

Morgantown Walter Santh Plement Ie Oal Businessan Courtney Sane Saul Dotin Shunk Doville Gale Marcelle Withlya Ina Ryyer A.A. Petion Sear Wits Bory Dhiv Airadunio Wert Wirlita University Aid Pheyad Cowels Pnt University of Michizam Joes Hayigs Cever Nis Deni Randall Cas Company Bionomy Gliss Company Austen Enterprisig Fitha County

Vault raid stuns Blentys Wiel area in Sheridan county

Robbers looted a bank in Blentys Wiel near Sheridan county Montana tonight, taking bonds and money while escaping aboard a vehicle. Authorities describe a daring heist targeting the vault with the treasurer and a woman figure said to be involved, as clues point to a planned theft.

Great Falls Mont Nev Blentys Wiel Sheridan County Montana Vaaute

Missing Sheba Seeks Sheik in Prairie Du Chien

In Prairie du Chien Wisconsin a 1-year-old boy is charged with the murder of a mysteriously missing girl Clara Olson aged 22. A warrant has been issued and rewards totaling 70 dollars are offered for information or arrest. The case involves the boy’s alleged involvement in the girl’s disappearance after he refused his father’s request to marry her and later vanished himself. The father claims the youth drove her toy railroad cart and gave her money to go to Minneapolis Saint Paul. A letter from the youth warns the father to avoid involving the Woya family. People continue to search for clues about the girl’s fate.

Prairie DU Chien Wis Erdmaq Olen Salie Hla I Pagt Farmer Naighbara Inlesteggir Clara Olson Harry W. Sherwood Chrie Digan Young Olean Elr St. Baudor Minneapolis Bla Cather Woya

Non Union Field Merger Complete In New York

A merger consolidates nine coal companies into a West Virginia field group. The combined properties include Marsh Park, Birch Fork, Long Creek, Leovale, Silash, Van banl, Baste, Burgess Branch, and Silver and Silvar coal interests. Production runs at about 12,000,000 tons annually with proved reserves around 72,000,000 tons.

New York West Virginia Southern Coat Commons MMI Neas Union West Witstal Valuad Marsh Park Coal Compras Birch Fork Coal Company Long Creek Coat Company Leovale Coat Company Silash Coal Company Vanban

Destroyers Ordered to China By U S Navy

PRRING Nov 1 Two American destroyers were ordered to China as tension rose over the Yangtze crisis. British forces have landed along the river and volunteers mobilize as American food supplies face possible cutoffs amid regional fighting and diplomatic moves.

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Bergdoll to Return for Sentence in Philadelphia Case

The district judge indicated Bergdoll will return to Philadelphia to accept federal penalties for avoidance. Emma C. Reteralk of the m2 lonalee stated her daughter believes Bergdoll will resume his sentence, while miners in London await further district weltiements as two points remain unresolved.

Ladelduua Grover Chevefind Bergdoll Jurath Philadelphia Arcept Federal Atry Emma C Walt Dodgers Curiatrana London Souca Wales

Democrats Map Tax Cut Plan For House Action

Washington report notes a Democratic tax reduction proposal drawn by Representative Garner of Texas, aims to be presented after the opening session. It follows Republican leaders outlining legislative programs that exclude Coolidge tax credits from the initial calendar.

Washington Demserstlé House Coolidge Garner Texas Ander Congress Tllwon Garrett Tilson Kely Allen McNary-Haugen Congressional

Johnson petitions county court for vote recount access

Democratic state senate candidate Clyde R. Johnson sought permission to inspect ballots in Hatfield precinct after a recount narrowed his lead to seven votes over Walter Hallanan. The case raises questions about ballot handling and recount procedures as leaders in the district await further action.

Senate Hatfield Hallanan Clyde R. Johnson Walter 5. Hallanan Mud Jolson Charleston Walter Johnson Bodne Senator Johnson Logan Logan County Kanawha Peasing Santer Johnson Boone County Democratia Board Founton Taylor

Fragmentary OCR Note on Political Endorsements

A garbled report notes CAL and WALAMAZOO figures failing to endorse Redman amid a 1920s political backdrop. It mentions Democrats and a push to influence Coolidge and Republican candidates, with unclear names and dates due to OCR errors.

Christmas Savings Drive Expands in Charleston Banks

Nearly $400000 will be distributed to Christmas savers as 14 Charleston banks plan holiday withdrawals and deposits. Over the past year 3372,000 in new Christmas savings accounts formed, with 350,000 going into these accounts and 1740 deposits at Kanawha Banking and Trust. four-year totals show a 22 percent rise.

Imine Christiman Wivings Charleston Totel Hou Kanawha Banking and Tro Company Kanawha Valley Bank Des Hoskara United States Matey On & Essonerative Pacsye

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