03 Feb 1928
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1928
Page
1
At a Richmond convention Francis Scott McBride urges enforcement of the Prohibition laws and accuses opponents of nullification while William Gibbs McAdoo presses the party toward a harsh stance on liquor control. La Guardia signals strong enforcement in Washington as the Hickman case unfolds in Los Angeles.
A humorous 1920 short by Robert Quuillen describes a rural scene with a boy named Willie Will s and a close encounter involving a goat and courage. The piece captures rustic dialogue and light whimsy in a compact vignette.
The report from Lancaster Pa notes Groundhog Judge of Quarryville and other lodge members refuse to reveal their shadow status amid betting on six more weeks of winter. Col Chives A Lindbergh is noted with birthday mixups and calls to address groundhog lore.
A massive fire in Connellsville, Pennsylvania destroyed a roundhouse and adjoining Baltimore and Ohio shops housing 37 locomotives and 250 workers. Officials estimate losses near 3 million dollars with engines valued up to 120000 each. Fire crews from nearby towns aided in efforts to save equipment.
Alvis Gwinn sues the county court claiming injuries from a truck transporting a prisoner on August 9, 1937. He alleges he was struck when the wheel crushed his shoulders and arm, leaving him in hospital weeks. The case questions whether road work and compensation cover time served outside prison, a new angle to be handled by the state Department of the Compensation Commission.
A major blaze swept Fall River injuring workers and gutting mills, hotels, and storefronts. Fire spread rapidly from Pocasset mills to nearby buildings as crews battled winds and collapsing walls. Several people were treated for injuries with reports of at least one fatality and extensive property losses across downtown.
Beverly Hills actor Will Rogers denies seeking presidency and states he will not engage in 1922 political conflicts. He mentions avoiding a polltending role while joking about candidates and notes he could support Beverly Hills and Clarimore Oklahoma if Democrats falter.
Charles A. Lindbergh lands at Puerta de Piedra in San Juan after a flight from St. Thomas. Governor Tower greets him as crowds cheer and a cannon salutes Fort San Cristobal. Lindbergh thanks Puerto Rico and outlines aviation-promoting aims while visiting civic groups and carnival activities. He plans to tour cathedral forts and University of Puerto Rico sites tomorrow.
Report to city police says dynamite with fuse and copper wiring was placed under the hood of a car in Jeffery Bane county. Joann Park Loii Perley and Mra Paxton escaped injury when the device exploded near Spring Street cemetery area, investigator Burk Naddslyen notes a possible method of attack by a suspect connected to earlier threats.
Opponents in Washington challenge the move to lower Lake cargo coal rates, arguing it harms the public and markets. Southern carriers press for speedier action to protect season contracts while Northern lines warn of revenue losses and shifted supply dynamics.
Robe W Stewart chairman of the Standant OW company of Indiana defied a Senate committee denying profits from Continental Trading oil deals. He refused to answer key questions about Liberty bonds and Sinclair dealings, prompting potential contempt charges and possible arrest.
West Virginia Senator MM Neely emerged as the leader for opponents to J J Esch nominated for a second term on the Interstate Commerce Commission. Senate committee action on Esch is expected after February 10 with party unity seen as likely against confirmation.
In a Pittsburgh report a veteran engineer General Goethals finds the solution to a landslide mess after a call to action. He urges immediate civic action and trench work to relieve the crisis and protect the public from turmoil brought by the strike and related disruptions.
A drunken man named John Zinemail claiming to be from Menissienula wandered Fry's Alley last night. Police seized him and held him in the city jail after finding $109.03 in cash, ten pay checks, a gold watch, and other items in his pockets. He may face charges in Judge Bonbitt's court or a municipal treasury fine.
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