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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1928

Page

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Senate Turns Hickman Begs for Chance to Tax Measure

Hickman pleads to confront fellow prisoner Budlong as dramatic court actions unfold in Los Angeles. Prosecution plans to reveal key medical and crime evidence early to solidify guilt, while defense uses new photos to sharpen arguments. The trial, centering on the Parker case, may extend into next week as witnesses and family members testify.

Senate Hickman Associated Press Los Angeles William Edward Hickings Dale Budlong Helf Fox Budlong Haye Yeon Budiang Ker Himach Hickmnan Budjong Aseas Asi Keyes Witneses Hickany Pendleton Ove California Hickman Kdnaped Kired Parkey Girl Tre Alore Mlonists William Edward Hickman Niden J. C. Trokueen Paul B. Gowers Waltlng Ex Mare Myrion Parker Y Sune Perry M. Parker Parker Hick- Mon Hickronn Low

Will Willis Recalls Friendly Helping On Fence

The note recalls a neighborly scene where Pug seemed angry but Wille Willis was nettling on the bark fence when a piece of ple was shared. A casual, friendly gesture follows as a neighbor helps with the meal in a light, domestic moment from the period.

Pug Tae Publishers Syndicate

Prohibition Speakers Rally Support For Eighteenth Amendment

In Charleston a large gathering of church groups and city leaders, including Governor Gore and ex Governor MacCorkle, heard Dr Ernest H Cherrington of the World League Against Alcoholism urge public sentiment as the key to prohibition. He noted enforcement is only partial but predicted national prohibition will endure and spread within a generation. The event raised a cost for the speaker’s fee and reflected the era’s moral urgency regarding the eighteenth amendment.

Reranos Ernest H. Cherrington World League Against Alcoholium C. R. Havinghurst First Methodist Episcopal Church Gore Werte MacCorkle C. A. Harrington Calvary Baptist Church Z. ©. Pennypacker Humphrey‘s Memorial Church Hayighurst America Cherrington Abraham Lincoln

Palm Beach Night Club Liquor Raid Sparks Social Stir

Palm Beach reports its first night club liquor raid this morning, drawing swift social attention. Authorities led by prohibition officials raided venues including Venetiin gardens and the hotel Reval Darel, arresting hotel manager A D Davis and fourteen staff. Elite attendees remained largely unperturbed as some guests fled and others continued celebrations. chatter centers on disruption to a thriving, liquor-friendly scene and the uncertain future for local banishments amid enforcement.

Palm Beach Fin Reid Society Asiutier Soridghis Muvee All Dales Assizs Dinntra Simmroom de Venetiin Reval Darel Wil A.D. Davis Simmons Puivan Pulor

U S and France Ready to Seal Bond of Peace

The United States and France prepare to renew the historic 1778 treaty bond with signatures at the State Department. The ceremony underscores a commitment to permanent peace, establishing a robust framework to arbitrate disputes and avoid future war. The original treaty, signed by Franklin Deane Gerard and foreign ministers, linked commerce and amity and shaped early relations between the nations.

U.S France Washington United States State Department United States of America Marlow Nat Priaktar Benjamin Franklin Luiss Deans Arthur Lee Conrad Alexander Gerard Alger Franklin Franky Hintenele

Wheeler Will Ask Coal Strike Probe In Western Pennsylvania

Senator Wheeler of Mantua plans to press the Interstate Commerce Committee to investigate the coal strike conditions in Western Pennsylvania. He aims to have the committee drop other matters and focus on price use reports and alleged hardships caused by mining camps. Wheeler faulted Secretary Mellon and Pittsburgh executives for permitting misery in the coal districts.

Pittshurgh Fed Che Eerste Wester Pennsyivania Burtumke Wheeler Mantua Berorey HeMaldh Andrew Mellon Mel- Inn Pirpsburch Benacar Wheeler Pennsylvania

Washington to Welcome Fliers from Paris Trip

Washington officials prepare to honor French aviators Dieudonny Costes and Joseph Lebrix on arrival from Paris, with official receptions planned at Bolling Field and the White House, echoing Lindbergh’s Paris voyage. In New Orleans the pair were welcomed by French quarter celebrations and remarks by Mayor O Keefe and Consul General De Binonine as they journey toward Washington via Montgomery.

Washington Dieaconne Costes Joseph Lebrix Paris Africa Central America Mexico Charter A. Lind=bergh France Weta Byrd Prevident Coolidge White House Erine Navy Ambasaadar Wid Nis Armay Ant Peo Ple Fination Promply Win Nt Bolling Field Welronted New Orleans Dieudonny Costes Joseph Lebelx United States New York Cnime i Southlane Aml Thern Louisiana Nat Clalian Louisie Freneh Nettvitien Arthur J. O'Keefe Genanu de Binonin Andre Lefargyte Mery Binzing South Atlantic Costes Lebrig Paval Meutenent Pati Charles A. Lindbergh Lindbergh Lebrix Mextes City Mostovdae Neve Orleana Lamarcow Montgomery Als

From Our OLCOTT Dr. 5 Fi Hershey Moss doctor in mud

Fragmentary clipping recounts a chaotic scene near Olcott involving a Moss doctor and many names. A mud soaked output ends with scattered references to a telephone call to Charleston and a group gathered near a doorway. Strong entities include local names and places, but the text is heavily garbled with few clear actions or outcomes.

Dr. 5 Fi Hershey Tnt Steey Charleston Watt Childress Miurapin Phil Mary Mrabs

Prosecutor moves to indict oil chief for contempt

Washington February 5 Prosecutor Ben Walsh advances plans to seek an indictment of Robert W Stewart Chicago oil executive for contempt of the senate after he refused to answer questions before the Taput Donte committee about knowledge of liberty bond evictions linked to Continental Trading Company of Canada The case would go before a grand jury in the District of Columbia supreme court and potentially to the Supreme Court if appealed. The senate authorized counsel to oppose release of Brewsrl from a temporary restraining order and the committee continues to pursue answers and tax questions tied to Continental Trading Company profits tax guidance from Secretary Mellen is sought.

Wasilington Robert W. Stewart Chicago Senate Taput Lberty Continental Trading Company of Canad Diatticy al~ Joynes Gosden TAR Grand Jury Callumbia Jenninga Bailey The Standard ON Company of Lidiamn Uivent Kim Jale Priday Habeas Corpua Dustite Batley Stewart District of Columbia Court of Appeala Supreme Court of the United States Justice Bullay Benster Wish Melitank Oil Committee Harry F. Sinclair Benatar Walsh Democrat Arkansas Upainst Stueinte Frederick L. Siddons Schwarz Wherrybonga Te Continental Company Gano Tm Additiont Sheldon Clark Sinely Refining Company Sinclair Mellen Jeany Benater Walsh Trading Company of Canada United States

Engine Wrecks Auto at Crossing South Gite Station

A motorist left a damaged car at a local garage and disappeared. The east bound locomotive struck the vehicle at the crossing near South Gite station yesterday at 3 o clock, destroying the car but causing no injuries. Police and investigators noted extensive damage and the unidentified driver remains unnamed.

South Gite Lenus Tocnl Rath Tom Gavege Te Wae

Sanity Tests Don’t Work Right on Will Will Rogers

A garbled mockery of a Will Rogers letter mocks sanity tests during a murder trial. It features jokey references to tickling feet and toe movements, with curio remarks about Rogers and a clipped exchange about newspapers and nations.

Rolly Wood Hickman di Wilk Rogers Calvin Will Rogers

Death Rate in Kanawha County Improves Sharply

Kanawha County outside Charleston reports a notable decline in death rate and infant mortality in 1927, with preventable disease deaths down from 226 to 171. Dr John Thames, director of the county health unit, credits the county court and health agencies for the gains and urges centralizing health work under one office and separating curative medicine from demonstration and teaching. The Kanawha unit, formed Sept 1926, serves the county minus Charleston, which operates its own department, and covers a region along the Kanawha River with coal gas oil industry, agriculture, and a strong school system backing health initiatives.

Kanawha County Charleston Gesvel John Thames Kenatrha County Kanawha Valley Kanawha City State Educational Association Camp Tutu

Lindbergh Visits Santo Domingo for Columbus Commemoration

Lindbergh arrives in Santo Domingo to honor Columbus at the cathedral tomb wreath ceremony. He meets officials, attends a luncheon, reviews troops, and is guest of President Vasquez at the National Palace before departing to Port au Prince and Havana for further Pan American events.

Sarto Domingo Linder Coding Christopher Calumbis Tscover Dan Bartholomew Conmmys Spain Col. Linderg Mshop Nouri Cauca Domingo Columbus Evan B. Young Wii Mumberer Pyotvil Fuitiurs Mie Doratilean Repute Cal. Sendueret Ware Country Club Lirenor Col. Lindbergh Santo Domingo Intey Grand Bay National Palace Horacio Vasque Lindbergh Mor Port Au Prince Haiti Havana

Intervention Debate Frames Havana Pan American Meet

Havana dispatch reports the seven nations led by former Secretary of State Hughes debating intervention policy at the sixteenth Pan American conference. The group includes Guerrero, Bjorduy, Pueyrredon, Maurin, Beeche, Lira, and Fernandez, weighing rights and duties amid U S policy toward Nicaragua Haiti and Cuba, with Latin American insistence on non political interposition.

Universal Aeryleed Havana America State Hughes United States M. Hughes Hughes Sonigenice Gustavo Guerrero Salvador League of Nations World Court Tules Caribbean Mexico Group of Seven Aquiles Bjorduy School of Law and Social Aclenves Mexico City Bjordy c Gutrztra Mpon Come Pueyrredon Argentina Iso Seved Esbew Victor Mauriua Peru Ricardo Casero Beeche Costa Rica Castro Beeche Alejandro Lira Chife Chile Liiva Notson Raul Fernandez Brazil Fernandez Mauris Brasil New World

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