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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1926

Page

2

Tom M Dermott On Stand For Brother

In Canton Olle Dec 1 Tom Bie Pernott Newty Glo Pa testified for the defense in the trial of Patrick Eugene McDermott charged with the murder of Don R. Mallett publisher. Much testimony was given out of jurors hearing including alibi details for Ben Rudner and remarks about alleged threats linked to underworld attacks. Witnesses and counsels clashed as the defense pressed claims of a conspiracy to frame the McDermotts with the murder.

Canton Olle Tom Bie Pernott Newty Glo Aie Patrick Eugene McDer~ Watt Don R. Mallett McDermott Floyd Streitenberger Cantom Mazer MaDerefett Madlett Ben Rudner Rudner Daan Lntma Kam Merritt Underworld Jerry Jr O'Rourke RcDermott C. B. McClinstock Steve Kascholk McClintock

Excerpted Interview Reveals Ingersoll Affair Fallout

The narrative centers on a complicated love and betrayal case involving Mrs Ingersoll and her husband, Mr Probasco. The couple confronts a past affair with Mrs Ingersoll, details a threatened shooting, extortion notes, and plans for reconciliation while a legal action for divorce proceeds.

Amateur Ad Contest Promises Cash and Grand Prizes

The Charleston Gazette describes an amateur ad contest inviting entries focused on advertisers and sales ideas. Prizes include $2000 in cash and 126 individual prizes weekly, plus three grand prizes of 9208, Slee, and 750. Entries must be on one side of paper with name and address on the reverse.

Thevette Charleston S. Spencer Moore Mras Goodler Id Vertiaiky Tha Gazette Daaple Ervao Pmone Carleston Hidaway & Sons Gteenway Tranos Steinway & Sons Itwall Coyle & Richardson's Arleston Spencer Moore Company Bhlg Canis Peny

Gore Gloomy on State Support for President

Governor Goreald and Theetlig with K Withers defended state officers backing the president of the university. The varsity leader urged continued support for the administration amid a confrontational campus moment and political pressures.

Qney University Goreald K. Withers

Court packing fears blot West Virginia freight case

Report details pressure to pack the federal court as West Virginia operators press for fair hearings. Officials say a politicized court would tilt justice against their shipping interests amid high freight rates and market access concerns.

Thal Mickon Frelicht West Virginia Itda Virginia Nees Repator Dave Reed Tittybirgh White House Christman Cnallige Steed To Plets-burgh Cont Company Nm Ytate Tetera Pentesta Sumtevony Cies Weat Virgiota Senates

Motion to Drop Indictments in Teapot Dome Case

The District Supreme Court heard a motion to quash indictments against Albert B. Fall former secretary of the interior and Tarry F. Sinclair. After two hours Justice Bailey indicated a ruling next week and ordered defendants present. If denied, arraignment and setting of the case would follow. Defense argued the case arose from Senate hysteria and oil investigations. Prosecution called the motion a dilatory tactic and urged denial.

District of Supreme Court Eaka Defense Otion Teapot Dome Albert B. Wall Secretary of the Interior Tarry F. Sinclair Jessee Wyoming Naval All Reverve Justies Bailey Avon Ag Martin W [Dhtleten New York George B. Hoover Washington Sinclair Teri Cook Senate Owen J. Roberts Atlee Pumayane William &. Leahy Wea Wilton J Lambert Nek Mark K. Thompson New Mexico Lambert

Obituary notices fill multiple families in scattered notices

Funeral notices report the deaths of Margery Compe 1303 Tait Street with services at Campbell Chapel and survivors including husband two daughters and a son Leroy Kantor infant son of Mr and Mrs Kantor Springfield Obie buried in Charbevland Parents and two sisters listed for infant Ethel and Stary Lizabeth Lethia Derrick Charleston Mew TMi Volts Mrs Linn Cobbs 29 Denver Denvar New details show relatives Mia Johnnie Lee Miley Low Angeles Cane Murle Turner Charleston Ida Mae Cobbs Birmingham Al Kanister Lele the body of Banister Jews aged 44 shipped from local hospital to Dansite Va burial there Kanister Lele Kantor Loy Addison Waites services at 2 0 oclock at residence 1421 Sixth Avenue with Rev Jungmore officiating burial in LHI cemetery.

Margery Campbell Margery Compe Tait Street Campbell Chapel Leroy Kantor Mrunt Kantor Springfield Charbevland Hala Ethel Stary Lizabeth Lethia Derrick Charleston Linn Cobbs Denvar Mia Johnnie Lee Miley Low Angeles Cane Murle Turner Ida Mae Cobbs Birmingham Kanister Lele Dansite Yeriorday Lenoy Adnison Kanter Leroy Addison jNwaites Cidi Jyquiaarey Speinefistd Onte

Senate To Reject Confirmation Of Judea Woods

The congressional delegation urges the Senate to refuse Judea Woods appointment, arguing it serves Pennsylvania interests over the nation’s shippers, consuming public, and general transportation service.

Senate Judea Woods Pennsylvania

Convicts Sentenced to Die for Murder at State Penitentiary

Six prisoners, three Mexicans and three natives, were sentenced to die for the murder of deputy warden Peter M. Klein at the new Statesville penitentiary. The attack occurred in the solitary cell area when they overpowered a guard, killed Klein, and then escaped onto the grounds. The court overruled motions for new trials.

Bec New Statesville Penitentiary Exerpins United States Amite Charluw Shadur Charles [Duchowall Walter Staleskee Bershardo Ror Roberto Torrez Tres 'Gario Holzn Teter M. O. Klein

Police Search For Mrs Houck As Disappearance Probed

Washington police pursue three theories in the missing case of Mrs Gladys W Houck and two children from St Elisabeth’s hospital area. Dr Knute Houck says he does not know his wife’s whereabouts but believes she is alive. Houck’s wife disappeared with him and a strange set of events followed.

Tay House Frabusco Mike Mya Ingersall Rome Mra. Thgersall Mra. Tugeesall Clirk Mr. Probas Washington MA Hough Gladys W. Honek St. Elisabeth's Hospital Heran—Pallnn Horch Houck

Deadly capsizing of boat Lingerd King in Hudson River

In the Hudson River incident near Edgewater New Jersey the launch Lingerd King capsized during a trip for job seekers. Police counted sixty aboard but later checked eighty. thirty bodies recovered and twenty one people saved. Captain John Ronweider, rescued, is held on homicide and negligence charges.

New York Bee Hudson River Edgewater N. J John Ronweider Knockerbocker Hospital

Graham Seeks New Probe in Penny Report

Washington December 3 reports floated a new inquiry into primary expenditures. Senator Graham asked Chairman Reed of the special Senate campaign funds investigating committee to reopen the probe into Senator Bleh Ware of Pennsylvania. Ware declined to comment beyond saying the talk with Graham was confidential.

Washington Reed Senate Campaign Funds Blech Ware Pennsylvania Missouri Graham

Senate Bucks Plan For Long Holiday

Washington report notes the Senate did not adopt a joint regulation for a holiday recess from tomorrow to January 2. The House planned to meet tomorrow and adjourn, while the Senate may begin the Interior supply bill before adjourning. House leaders intend to stay briefly to observe Senate plans, then adjourn in cycles due to constitutional limits.

Washington Senate House Ees Tilson Leeder

Relic Rejections Mark Curator Duties in Atlanta

Dr S W Callie curator of the Georgia State Museum says his job includes rejecting relics from donors. He notes mounts of pets watches razors and odd artifacts are common and often lack significance after years of collection in Atlanta Georgia.

Atlanta Grannies Ugn 5. W. Callie Georgia State Museum

Park Plans New Power Projects Near Seattle

Seattle on December 21 reports J D Ross, city electrical superintendent, plans a national park style project rivaling Yellowstone with the B76 006000 power scheme under construction in the Cascades. A 363 foot dam on Ruby Creek will form a four mile long lake. a second dam 20 feet high will create another lake feeding Cassda region.

Seattle Yellowstone Yuse J. D. Ross Seatle Cascades Ruby Creek Cassda

Lakes Shaped as Inend Tourist Route With Boat Elevators

Lakes will form a tourist route winding through a rain drenched area with varied vegetation. Elevators will transport passengers between lakes for fishing boating camping and viewing. Gardens and parks will beautify the area by January.

Porcupines Ravage Wyoming Crops and Forests

In Cheyenne Wyoming porcupines and other wildlife are damaging crops and forests. The rodents girdle and kill trees, with reports of extensive bark damage and lost timber in Campbell County. One ranch area notes native fruit trees decimated as porcupines inhabit dens.

Wromlec Albert MM. Day Etna Gil Carpbell County Dulsonia Algiers Convieta

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