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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1926

Page

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War Clouds Hover Over Adriatic Balkans Face Italian Threat

Balkans tense as Mussolini pact with Albania fuels war scare and Yugoslav cabinet resigns. Paris and Geneva circulate fear of Italian expansion. League watches for possible breach of peace. Belgrade considers friendship with France to counter looming danger.

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Mckinley Death May Change Senate Outlook

Washington reports the death of Senator McKinley opens a field of speculation on the short session and potential vacancies. Friction over campaign expenditures and leadership positions looms as McKinley’s death reshapes chairmanships and finance committees. In Weston James M Foster 63, Lew in county prosecutor, dies of paralysis. funeral planned Wednesday.

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Untitled line about Willis Sr and Deve with dirty clothes

Fragmentary note references Willie Willis Sr and Taow Pug with a mention of coming to Deve for food time and having no clean clothes. The piece appears as a 1928 copyright note and garbled OCR.

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King Ferdinand Pranks Family in Turmoil at Moment of Succession

In Utica New York the scene centers on King Ferdinand and a raucous joke that unsettles the royal circles as the family debates who should inherit the throne. The report notes widespread worry amid the prank causing confusion and muted tensions.

Utica Momennia Halkann

Claim trial in Canton unfair says defense seeks change of venue

Canton Ohio Patrick Queene McDermott alleged mayor of Don FR Mellett Canton publisher said he will file an affidavit tomorrow in Judge Edwin W Diehl's court asserting Prosecutor C B McClintock warned he would not allow a fair trial unless McDermott named Ben Rudner and Louis Mazer. A motion for venue change was filed after a Venire list of 62 failed to produce a jury. Judge Diehl will rule tomorrow morning.

Canton Ohio Patrick Queene McDermott Don FR. Mellett Edwin W. Diehl C. B McClintock Phn Ben Rudner Louis Maxer Bse Stark County Diehl Cnsa St McDermott McClintock Pat Rudner Mazer Nee

Toll of Deaths in Storm Reaches 28

New York December 1 The winter storm toll in the northeast and off Eastern Canada rose to twenty eight. Eight crew members drowned on the Canadian schooner Elin M Ruddon which was wrecked off the Nova Scotia coast. Seventeen rescued by breeches buoy from the W Reinhardt. Provincetown Mass and Nantucket reports and other vessels endured heavy seas. Northeastern states recorded the coldest weather yet with Oriole Pa at 24 degrees below zero. Four frost deaths reported. temperature expected to rise tomorrow.

New York Canada Elin M. Ruddon Nova Scotia Sevanene W. Reinhardt Avaleh Provincetown Mass Nantucket Hillcrofe Dominion Tritonia Prince Edward Island Orlole

Ram schooner Arsene J seized off Puerto Mexico

Two government representatives were missing for seven days aboard the ram schooner Arsene J. The vessel arrived in Puerto Mexico with no clearance papers and was held by Mexican authorities. Assistant Prohibition Administrator J. B. Mathews reported the crew, including officers, remained aboard as weather and currents prevented towing.

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Doheny Illness Delays Oil Conspiracy Trial Hearing

The oil conspiracy trial of Doheny and Albert B. Fall paused as Doheny’s illness forced a halt in testimony. Doheny, 70, suffered a carbuncle on his left arm and was expected to rejoin court tomorrow. Pall, his co-defendant, rested at his hotel after a second operation, while a slight fever was noted but described as stable. The defense plans to resume proceedings once Doheny can attend.

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American Mining Congress Opens Meet in Washington

The American Mining Congress opens its 29th annual convention in Washington with Secretary of Commerce Hoover as chief speaker. Delegates discuss coal legislation, government centralization, labor tensions, and industry prosperity amid plans for related railroad and river associations events in the capital.

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Court Bars Evidence In Hubbard Caldwell Suit

In Pittsburgh federal court Judge W B S Thomson refused to admit character evidence about Miss Caldwell's past relationships. The trial centers on a breach of promise claim against Jane W Hubbard. Witnesses include Max Williams of Atlantic City and Norman Geddes, with testimony about Caldwell's California trip and engagement rumors.

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Ferdinand to Undergo Second Operation

King Ferdinand of Bucharest faces a second operation after yesterday’s procedure. Doctors report progress and optimism as the monarch remains under careful supervision and shows cheerful resilience through the medical efforts.

New York Couple Kill Themselves After Fatal Dispute

A chaotic Paris crime scene reports a New Yorker slaying his wife and then taking his own life after a domestic quarrel. Investigators describe a violent dispute centered in a household setting with neighbors hearing a final gunshot on Avenue near Tolymes. No clear motive known. authorities confirm the double tragedy.

Senator McKinley Dies After Prolonged Illness

Funeral services set for Friday in Champaign Illinois for Senator McKinley who died at 70 after prostatic cancer. The veteran lawmaker served from 1905 to 1926, later facing a costly primary challenge and a role in national investigations. Relatives were by his bedside. his career spanned the Taft and Roosevelt administrations.

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Amateur Ad Contest extended deadline and prizes

Community notice extends the Amateur Ad Writing Contest deadline to Monday at 2 PM. Entries may win one of 126 prizes including cash awards up to 3200, 190 and 50, plus several merchandise and gift items. Judging shifts to Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock with results announced for the weekly prize pool.

Boat Toy

Congress Eyes Tax Relief and Farm Stabilization Debates

Congress opened its three month session amid a flood of White House recommendations and revived quarrels over prohibition taxes and farm relief. Senate debates included a study of Senator Gould’s disqualification, a push for a national wet referendum, and a speech on fighting poison gas in warfare. Farm relief plans to stabilize crops emerged, while tax and world court issues linger into mid session.

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Lone girl bandit robs First National Bank for 1500

A masked woman described as a lone bandit robbed the First National Bank here during a noon rush, escaping with about 1500. Three female clerks were reportedly present. the robber produced a revolver from her purse and demanded cash before leaving the bank.

Marseilles Wowan Ake

Senate Votes to Probe Gould Past in Maine Senator Scandal

The Senate voted 70 to 7 to authorize an investigation into Arthur R. Gould in response to charges dating twelve years back about a Canadian railroad contract bribery. Senator Walsh urged inquiry while Gould offered to cooperate, defending his record and vindication by Maine voters.

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Prohibition Debate Faces Senate Over Volstead Law

The Senate debated prohibition with Senator Bruce arguing the dry law harms morals and prosperity while Senator Sheppard pushes for modification. Edwards signals a national referendum after Christmas holidays as Bruce predicts changes within a year.

Washington Senate Finnlah Breer Maryland Shepperd Texas Bruso Sheppard Bruce Edwards New Jersey Rheppard Shepnard Tolers

Road Commission Bans Extensions on Vehicle Licenses

Motor car owners who fail to obtain license plates by January 1 risk fines under state law, announces C. E. Hiner, motor vehicle commissioner. The automobile division can mail tags the day applications arrive, and the new system allows one clerk to issue licenses. prior congestion is expected to ease this year.

C. E. Hiner State Soad Commission Hiner

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