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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1928

Page

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Free Bridges in 30 Days If Bond Issue Is Passed

The article reports on a bridge bond proposal led by Carl Scholz chairing the city bridge commission. If approved, Kanawha City bridge purchase and South Charleston work proceed quickly with taxpayers assured value and strict expenditure oversight.

Charleston Carl Bholz City Kiwaals Scholz F. Kasten Jones Enarsery Newhs Asik Kanawha City Bridge Scholte South Charleston Florida Street Snoke Opinon Bridge Commission Schonz West iGridge Miers Imus Troftic Troftic. To Last A Lifetime : ‘the "Proposed 40-Foot Width of the West Side Nck Orletens Kutry Martin Jessie Dragoo W. M. Denham Tnt

Fox Plea for Mercy In Alienist Note War End

Beverly Hills February notes show Roger Rogers urging mercy and urging enemies to seek peace over war. The alienist calls the act of mercy a sign of distress, framing the plea as a bid to avoid conflict with England Mexico Nicaragua and other nations.

Fox Alienist Beverly Hills America Prange Am. Trency Meron New Hampshire Arizona England Dapat Mexico Nicaragua Wlil Rogers

Governor Goes To Trial Today

Indiana governor Ed Jackson faces trial in Marion County criminal court on a charge of attempted bribery. The case ties to a broader political scandal, with prosecutors led by William H. Remy and connections to the Stephenson case and Ku Klux Klan intrigue. The proceedings include expert testimony on mental state and potential clemency considerations.

Andianapolis Ind Fen Ed Jackson Marion County Cigne Jackson Povernor D.C. Stephensom Ku Klux Klan John L. Duvall Indianapolis Remy Will Inneyance Emsley W. Johnson Stephenson Hare Warren T. McCray Jamon MacDonald Chporge V. Coffin Robert Z. Marsh Coffin Marsh McCray Indiana Merriag Bnulett Los Angeles William Edward Hicks Tann Ki Guiper Marion Parker Thomes Orbison Lax Angrins County Hickman Feu Keyes Feallaes Jerome Walsh Kensas City Fach Marlon Parker Orbisan Amy Dr Orbinson Richara Cantilion Hicks Annibals Yous Cremeney Hickins Wigtarler Mie Zeneth Dr. Orbison Amines Hickman Finn Mlleniss Allie Wil Mama County Lacy Commissior New York Insane Prison Muttewan Wheater

Grace Moore Sizzles in La Boheme Debut at the Met

Grace Moore, a Tennessee-born singer, wowed New York critics and audiences with Mimi in La Boheme at the Metropolitan Opera. Otto Kahn praised her warmth and vocal polish as Olympia and the cast lauded her debut, with Tennessee delegates and VIPs among the throngs cheering throughout the performance.

Grace Moore Tennessee Universal Service New York Jellicoe Tenn Brime Donan Metropolitan Opera Company Ornva Miss Moore Mimi Miranda Riss Moore Bie Grace Muore Mr. Kahn Guillo Gusti-Cnestra Mine Ager To Metropolitan Smaare Moore Falrer Metropoliten Ocharta Mise Moore Myra Th. T. Moore Mass Moore

Falling Roof at State Garage Injures Three Workmen

A roof section collapsed at the state garage yesterday morning, throwing three laborers about forty feet into the basement. Contractors Hoover and Dasari blamed joint expansion for the failure and two men were taken to Charleston General Hospital with serious injuries while a third went to the state hospital with a broken back and a broken leg. Richard Taylor escaped serious injury. other injured include Pelphlory of Mountain and Pauley resident of Charleston.

State Road Wilson Sweet Hoover Dasari Redman Priphiery Gol Margaret Street Marsmen Bans Addre Pauley Charleston Smith Street Richard Tayloy Colores Vicklies Ageldent Eeloreu Hawe Polphieny Beallwag Ty Mountain Pauley Li

Blind John to Keep News Stand Despite Move

Local business notice reports that Blind John will retain his news stand after a city council decision allows relocation. The stand will move to the west side of Union building near Red Crow, with a new tenement of three stories to be built along Kanawha street extending to the river, replacing the old two story structure.

Boyer Kanawha Street L. MM LiPallette Ohee Ennalrucion Af & Morlery Business Virgindan Land Bank Joan Bualnek Union Builying LaPollette Hige Latoitette Jonn Hnd Speadon Witie News Ventory Punche Rad Grong Shawn

Lindbergh Heads to Havana for Cuban Welcome Tour

Lindbergh trains at Port-au-Prince and prepares to depart at 6:30 am heading over Monte Nicholas to Guantanamo Bay then to Havana. The transoceanic flight marks the end of a December 14 to today air tour as U S observers anticipate Cuban reception.

Ruling Awaited On Stewart Near Month End In Teapot Dome Inquiry

Washington February 7 two Senate committees struggled to keep pace with the Teapot Dome scandal as Robert W Stewart a Standard Oil witness defied requests for information. Justice Bailey took the matter under advisement while attorneys prepare briefs. Contempt arguments surfaced against Harry Sinclair and William Furns for shadowing the jury. The investigation probed Liberty Bond profits at Continental Trading Co and the flow of funds from Sinclair to insiders. Two more witnesses were summoned as the panel pressed for details on Taber and other figures amid a sprawling corruption probe.

Associated Prez Washington Feo Senate Todkuy Avith Teapot Dome Columbia Supreme Court Robert W. Stewart Standard OM Company Senate Committee Arlease Justice Bailey Harry F. Sinclair Teaper Dome William J. Furns Foli-Sinclair Oil Bennoon Ce Contincntal Trading Co Sinclair Albers B. Pall Dore Jonson Binclair J Powys Taber George H. Taber, Jr Rye Sitclair Court Purchasing Company Hoods Clark Ot. Rounte Independence Prairie Pipe Line Company DOW Continental Earl W. Sinclair Bindlair Ol Company Sinclair Group Stewart Attorrney George W. Wickersham United States Supreme Court Beate Malo Daugherty

Dope Peddling on Increase Claim Before Congress

In a public hearing, Col. L. G. Nutt testified on escalating dope traffic and smuggling aimed at funding and arming enforcement. He cited wholesale trafficking, hidden shipments, and drugs concealed in soap cakes and shoe heels. A $150,000 to $1,000,000 enforcement push was proposed to curb addiction and fund prosecutions.

Nutt Madden Appropriations Committee Ubett Posacesion New York

Inquiry report submitted to Wilbur

Washington February 7 The report of the Hayat course of inquiry which unveiled the disaster of the Stb. Nurine S was presented to Secretary Wilbur today It announced that many efforts would be made to expose stereleane to the public The findings would be studied by Rear Admiral RHO Campull Judge Advocate General and the Secretary himself

Washington Hayat Cours Tiquley Nurine

Third Term Resolution Sparks White House Debate

Washington February 7 Senator La Follette Republican Wisconsin pushes a senate resolution to bar more than two presidential terms. Chairman Bingham says it is a political gesture to draft Coolidge. Norris and Bruce weigh in as the measure faces Judiciary committee scrutiny and possible floor vote. Ohio Republicans warn the intra party fight could hand the 1924 race to Democrats.

Jae Tae Connecticut Judiciary Committee EaFolfette Senate Wisconsin Washington United States Petit Betange Bruce Maryland Watson Jack Ann Roosevelt Coolidge Republican Nations LaFoliette Abe Fess Coolige Gillett Publicis Massachusetts

Former Governor Eyes U S Senate Nomination

Former West Virginia governor and prominent physician from Huntington announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination to the United States Senate, subject to the May primaries.

4. D. Hatfield Hupington West Vire Alua Nomie Hathin

Woman Accuses State Trooper After Mine Strike Disorder

Mrs Margaret Matthews accuses Corporal M E Lats of assault after state troopers dispersed a crowd near California Pennsylvania. The mine strike turmoil led to arrests including Joseph Angelo organizer released on $600 bail and George Lefarge whose charge was withdrawn. Justice J P Rourke posted bonds and other warrants were in hands of constables as Pittsburgh relief group reports rapid progress organizing aid and food requisitions through trained workers.

Pittsburgh California Margaret. Matthews M E. Lats Oman Yealt Battery Whatke Lott Joseph Angelo United Mine Workers Lefarge Justice of the Peace J. P. Rourke Broughton O'Rourke Teller Pittsburgh Business Men's Relet A. RK. Olver Messer Sndeburgh

Anti-Saloon League to Keep Kresge Money, McBride Says

Washington reports F Scott McBride head of the Anti Saloon League says the league will keep the $600,000 donated by S S Kresge despite disclosures about Kresge's private life. The piece notes internal debate, legal steps, and public response as the league weighs its use of tainted funds and the integrity of its home front message.

Anti-Saloon League Kresge McBride Dry Boylan Universal Service Washington Detmonant New York SS. Kresge F. Scott Mc- Bride Boyland Yenra Kresge Hs White House Ants Simon League Sharasterteee Krosyge Weys Nate Leiterescer Merride Jeague League Keesge Steveals Eich

Hatfield Enters Senate Race in West Virginia May Primary

Dr. Henry Hatfield former West Virginia governor announces Republican bid for U S senator from Huntington. The renowned surgeon and former state leader aims to face Gov Howard Gore in a three man May primary with Rosenbloom as a possible rival. Debate centers on Hatfield's record including workman’s compensation and his strong regional support.

Associated Presa Huntington Henry C. Hate West Virginia United States Hat Tel Hatfield Senate Mey Bor Ernor Boonster Hetfield Kessler Hospital Kessler-Hetfield Hospital West Virginia Miners Hospital No Welds Campaien Dr. Hatfield Republices Howard M. Gore Benjamin L. Rosenbloom Wheeline Hutfield Hay Hugh Ike Shott Bluefield Congress Howerd Sutherland Wells Goodykoonte Hatfield-Gore West Virginria Hattleid Dowell Cabell Wayne Ad Gore

Citizens Signing Bridge Petitions

Citizens in town line up petitions asking for a referendum on two free bridges. Voters willing to sign can find petition locations at convenient spots, including the Gazette office.

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