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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1928

Page

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Hoover Greeted Like Conquering Hero By Chile

President-elect Herbert Hoover was greeted by an estimated 100000 Chileans in Santiago as he rode in a state coach through the Alameda with President Ibanez. The Hoover mission then dined at the American embassy, with other ceremonies planned including a luncheon at the presidential palace and an honorary EnglaVers club membership. Port arrivals at Valparaiso drew about 30000 cheering crowds as the Maryland arrived, escorted by the Chilean cruiser Chacabuco.

Universal Service Santiago Chile Carlos Ibanez Herbert Hoover Alauveda Hoover Ibanez Dir Presidential Palace Union Club Fale Apolea Englavers' Club Mr. Hoover Valparaiso Cal- Morais Maryland Chacabuco Pacific

Alleged Drunk Man Arrested After Burglar Call

Police arrested Snodgrass after a burglar alarm at a Greenbrier Street residence. He claimed to be drunk and staying in the home with another man. a woman alerted officers, two men were found in the house, and Snodgrass faced charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct, released on $15 bond to municipal court.

Washington Street Claude Baldwin J. A. Cater Greenbrier Street Sila Mere Snodgrass O’eluck

Second Supplies Bill on its Way

Congress advanced the Boulder dam bill in the Senate amid private talks on power plant plans. The House moved another $283 million interior department appropriation as the second regular supply bill, following a billion dollar post office measure. Senate action included Greek debt settlement approval and a push to reduce government costs.

Washington Des Congress Boulder Dam Senate House Interior Department Maaswry Post Office Longworth Interior Columbia River Pacific Northwest Heflin Alabama Nicaragua Borah Foreign Relations Committee Walsh Montana Owen J Treasury-Post Office Ogden L. Mills The Treasury Lord White House Coolidge Representative Woodrum Virginia William F. Whitdng Massachusetts Commerce Herbert Hooger Wade Senate Commerce Committee Jones

Reprimand Triggers Michigan Teacher Murder Case

In Be Rid an Michigan constables say 16 year old Jimmy Dea ane confessed to killing 27 year old teacher Flossie Carter after a reprimand three years earlier. He described striking her with a fist and a stone in a car then disposing of the weapon and fleeing the scene near Sheridan.

Beeridan Mich Jimmy Deaane Flossie Carter Teecona Pred Armstrong Haring Mins Carter Bheridan Miss Carter Descens Eho Sidney Road Bliss Carter

Willis quillen knows what tact is in rough streets

A cryptic, coarse remark centers on street smarts and social tact. The fragment hints at a confrontation and the speaker’s stance on respect and innocence amid rough urban life. Names and precise details are sparse, leaving a brief but charged impression of street wisdom.

Seek State Aid for Crippled Children

State board of public works seeks budget funds to rehabilitate crippled children in West Virginia. A report from the West Virginia Society for Crippled Children was submitted to the council. Attending were Dr. A Post, W. S. Price, Mary L. Yager, W. T. Henshaw, J. S. Lakin, Harry Silverstein, and Fred Udy.

State Board of Public Works State Council For Rippled Children West Virginia W. 8. Johnson Post Clarksburg Mra W. Price Sembro Mise Mary L. Yager State Board of Ihildren's Guardians W.T. Henshaw

Inmate of infirmary linked to triple murder chase

Bil Howell, 85, inmate of Crawford county infirmary, was held on three charges of murder in a case tied to the killings of Clifford Deffenbaugh the infirmary superintendent his wife and an inmate Jim Nicholson. Howell denied involvement and had earlier surrendered after a posse wounded him following a three day pursuit.

van ‘Buren Ars Bil Howell Crawford County Munder Howell Clifford Deffenbaugh Deffenbaugh Jim Nicholson

Dayton Man Will Be Hailed as Discoverer of Flight Laws

Aviation figures press to return the Wright brothers first successful aircraft, as Orville Wright is hosted in Washington for a major international civil aeronautics conference. The dispute centers on who first applied the laws of flight and honors for Langley are debated in Smithsonian circles and the Aeronautical world.

Dayton Universal Service Washington Aeronautics Orville Wright Civil Aeronautics Conference Ariinal Wright Niemag Kitty Hawk North Carolina South Kensington Museum London Auifthtonian Institute Wright Brothers

Officials Hit By Mine Verdict At Pocahontas Coal Mine

Welch Dec. 10 Coroner's jury held that an explosion at Pocahontas Coal Corp on November 30 killed men due to negligence and carelessness of operating officials. They urged McDowell County grand jury to investigate alleged mining law violations at the next criminal court session. The inquest was led by Chief R. M. Lambie and McDowell County Coroner H. G. Camper.

WELCH F— Heidingvat Pocahontas Cos Company McDowell County Grand Jury Princess Pocahontas Coal Corporation West Virginia Criminal Court R. M. Lambie State Mining Department H. G. Camper McDaxell

Coolidge Blocks Kanawha River Improvement Plan

Advocates of inland waterways express disappointment but hopefulness after President Coolidge's message to Congress. about 243 million in river and canal projects already on the books, no new appropriations this session. Ernest M. Merrill of the Great Kanawha Association notes opposition may delay Kanawha river progress but Hoover’s anticipated support could hasten future work.

Coolidge Congress Ernest M. Merrill National Vivers and Harbors Congress Washington Kanawha Merrill Hoover Kanawha Valley West Virginia Rivers and Harbors Congress Ghia Mississippi Missouri Tivees Middle-West Great Lakes

Rothstein Associate Indicted in Drug Case

Joseph Unger, an associate of Arnold Bornatrin, was indicted in New York for possession, concealment, and transport of 82,000,000 in ware believed linked to an international drug syndicate financed by Rothstein before his death. Mrs. June Boyd, brought from Chicago for interrogation, faced $500,000 worth of narcotics found in her apartment. The Rothstein case continued with limited progress beyond the mechanical aspects.

New York Joseph Unger Arnold Bornatrin Passtmon Rothstein June Boyd Boyd Chicago Unger

Crews Develope in Murder of Coal Man

Canton Ohio December murder case of coal operator Vernerd E. Fearn, 33, on his front porch. sheriff Ed Gibson reports two good leads and renewed effort as Mrs Mary Pearn, widow, cooperates with investigators.

Canton Onte Vernerd E. Fearn Ed Gibson Sherif Gibson Hila Henry W. Hurter, Jr Mary Pearn

Miners Wage Cut in Northern Wyoming Announced

Dec 16 miners in northern Wyoming face a wage reduction of 5 12 0 a day beginning December 15 to align with the southern state scale, announced by the Coal Operators' Association.

WAC Weridan Wy Ming Associaton

Condition of King Becomes More Alarming

London dispatch reports growing concern over King George VI s heart strain as a renewed spread of infection affects his condition. A semi official bulletin notes fever and heart stress while doctors monitor the general infection and the Queen remains in Wales awaiting arrival in London by Wednesday. Crowds outside the palace show anxious anticipation as pages turn to further details on the king s health.

London George Mary

Ramp Action Held Up by Lack of Quorum

Last night’s special city council session failed to suspend rules or adopt the ramp ordinance due to only 16 of 17 members present. Councilman L I Wettrie dominated the proceedings criticizing mayor Wertz while efforts to rescind resolutions and finalize a contract were noted as irregular and delayed.

L. Wettrie West Virgins Wettrie Chisapeake Olin Wertz Ab Wentle

Mary Has Faith Supreme In Coming of Santa Claus

Mary, a six year old patient at a local hospital, awaits Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. The article highlights ill children who cannot leave the hospital and depend on charitable gifts to receive dolls and candy, noting Mary’s hopeful belief that Santa will bring joy despite her illness. The piece underscores community donations to support hospital-bound children during the holiday season.

Mary Santa Claus Charleston Nile Belp Vita Sud Geatmont Barta Claug Hash Sian Stockhill Santa Gil

Christmas Cheer Drive for Needy Children

The Gazetters Santa Claus fund aims to brighten Christmas for unfortunate children in Charleston. Donations welcome through local parish and newspaper channels with proceeds benefiting Beatrice Dunian and other communities.

Bolivian Note Seeks Moral Reparation Before Conciliation

Official Bolivian word asserts entitlement to moral reparation from Paraguay before any conciliation steps in the border dispute. Paris and Lima reports note League of Nations mediation discussions as Pan American arbitration talks convene, with Bolivian notes outlining views on justice and correctness of its stance.

Washington Bolivia Paraguay

Girl Killed in Elevator Shaft While Fleeing Burglar

New York dispatch reports Miss Shirley Bergman a 20 year old bookkeeper died after falling from an elevator shaft while fleeing a holdup man who believed she carried payroll. The burglar Martin Bayles 28 was captured after dropping his gun and using the cable to reach the street. he had a prior suspended sentence for auto theft.

New York Der Shirley Bergman Jeaper Toft Martin Bayles

Charleston Pensions In Omnibus Measure

Washington December 10 Pen ion bills from last session by Representative E B England for Mrs C Wertz of Charleston widow of a Civil War veteran and for John Fitzwater Boomer veteran of the same conflict for 40 dollars have been included in the Omnibus pension bill reported to the House. The bill names about three thousand beneficiaries and is the largest Omnibus measure ever submitted in Congress.

Washington, D.C EB. T. England Ch Wertz Charleston John Fitzwater Boomer

Nicholas Election Hearing Before Court Amid Ballot Challenge

The Nicholas county election case involving sheriff candidate Ray Lambert Republican and challenger W ton Democrat proceeds before a state court. Plaintiff ALN. Z and Emment Hor wayne are represented by A. N. Brecken zidgn and others. respondents are aided by BE. H. Morton O. C. Lewis FN. Alderson and von T. Simms with local counsel in Webster Springs and Charleston.

Nicholas Ray Lambert Stiainst W. Ton Uate Hinsel Aln.z Emment Horwayne A. N. Brecken Zidgn Burmersville BE. H. Morton Webster Springs O. C. Lewis Sum FN. Alderson Richwood von T. Simms Charleston

Will Attempt to Break World Air Record Today

Brayton France March reports a planned attempt to set a world air record facing unfavorable weather and frigid temperatures. Veterans and crew prepared for the flight despite low temperatures and possible delays, with captains and pilots signaling readiness to proceed if conditions improve. The report also notes a separate political item: Dr. Jamies Beyer Taylor, Democrat, resigning from Cavell county seat and a letter to Governor Gove.

Brayton Fes OMG Afmy Piers Lomibrow Albert W. Steveny Ives CP Wantin Jamies Beyer Taylor Huwinaton Gove Foray Cavell County Senate

Secrecy Clouds League Progress in European Talks

Lugano Switzerland December reports secrecy shadows the Locarno talks among Briand Chamberlain Stresemann. No public details emerge as ministers pledge silence while discussing reparations and future commissions. Germans express pessimism but officials urge calm as discussions continue behind closed doors. In the same dispatch police thwart a bank robbery in Duluth and Missouri university operations pause for a winter rush.

Universal Service Lugano Switzerland Lence Lake Qick Mex Europe Chun Barley Briand Sizcxemaan Leagian Nations Council Allog Awai Briand Chamberlain Stresemann Ibia Rhineland Erland Odld Chainterlain Str Auster Iesque Council Germany Stredemann House of Commons Locarno Titulescu Romania

Conference urged pacific settlement of Bolivia Paraguay row

At Washington the International Conference of American States on conciliation and arbitration began its session seeking to avert war between Bolivia and Paraguay. Peru and Chile proposed a resolution urging pacific adjustment, with a committee to gather data and report back. Aimed to transmit the plan to both governments and Kellogg chaired negotiations.

Washington Coolidge Victor Hy Mauriua Peru Orestes Ferrara Cubs Bolivia Paraguay Kellogg Victor Orestes Ferrata Manuel Feeter Chile Gurgel de Amara Eractl Charles E. Hughes United States International Conference of American States Belyis Cardia Rae

Mother Accuses Son of Murder in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh report details a stabbing murder of Dr. Harry R. Dapper, with his patient, and the suspect, Andy Kotlar, a 42 year old steel plant worker, accused by his mother who asks police to arrest him. Kotlar denies involvement stating he was at work the night of the crime.

Pittsburgh Andy Kotlar Harry R. Dapper Carrick Kotlar Worman Kotar George W. Murren Dr. Dapper

Jury Hat Case of Physician at Keyser

Keyser jury considers case of Dr Otto Fisher eye ear nose throat specialist charged with performing an illegal operation in the death of Lonnie Beckong a Harrisburg Virginia student nurse after deliberating an hour and a half last night.ke Highlands county Daily incurred

Keyser Minersi County Otto Fisher Lonnie Beckong Harrisonsburg

I Told You Cal Would Run Again

Washington dispatch reports forecasts of Cal Coolidge running again, with references to Hoover and congressional delay. The piece wryly notes political maneuverings and Washington humidity as a backdrop for comments on leadership and public perception.

Washington, D. C Coolidgr St. Louis Post Dispatch White House Pennsylvania Avenue Hoover Congress Virginia Washington Jefferson

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