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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1928

Page

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Seven saved after ferry Peralta dip near San Francisco

Aboard the ferry Peralta on a San Francisco Bay run from Yerba Buena Island to Oakland, 15 to 24 passengers were swept overboard. Seven were rescued by the Hayward and navy boats. most survivors revived after immersion. No bodies found. no missing reports filed.

San Francisco Boate W. F. Pengely Te Peralta Wintowa Negro Walter Hayward Goattaland Pevalte

Partner and Son-in-Law of Late Mark Hanna Kills Self In His New York Apartment

Robert Livingston Ireland, son-in-law and partner of the late Mark Hanna, was found dead with four gunshot wounds in his Ninth floor Suite at the Seymour Hotel in West 5th Street New York. Police said it appeared suicide after a prior attempt to stage murder. a 32 caliber revolver and a lost will were found near the bed. Ireland, born Stratford Connecticut, Yale graduate of 1890, had political ties to Hanna and McKinley era Republicans and leaves two children.

Mark Hanna Self New York Universal Service Robert Liv Ingston Ireland Iste Hotel Seymour West 5Th Atreet Hanna Charles Cunsaca Nattutant Itone Hunna Casyasy Ireland Jmehenn Andiente Reland Gaptain Jacob Roth Police Headquarters Leon H. Hirsch Alcide Irland Hotel Marguery Rome Grand Central Station Geymour W. T. Montgomery Seymour Stratford Conn Yale Clevdeland Hackney Bicycle Co Ice Shipowners' Dry Desk Co Globe Iron Works Wm. B. McKinley Kate Benedict Hanna Mary B. Ward Dobbs Ferry M.A. Hanna and Company American Shipbuilding Company The University Cleveland Als Fives Wie Robert Livingston Iretnne Elizebeth Ireland

Pillie Willis by Robert Quillen

A fragmentary item lists Pillie Willis with an odd note about help from a grandparent and a teased pun about a portumente. It mentions 1928 publishers and a secretary. The readable text is garbled and lacks clear events or outcomes.

Lengthy Bar Testimony Ruling in Lengel Murder Trial

Judge Lones barred the state from presenting former Canton detective Floya Streitenberger testimony in Lengel's first degree murder retrial. Streitenberger refused to testify, prompting the state to seek admission of earlier testimony. Defense eyes a directed verdict if the court blocks further evidence. roughly 32 witnesses have been heard so far.

Canton Streltenberger Lengel Court of Appeals Ohio Penientiary Ute Mellott Streitenberger Henry W. Hurter Rought Tenne Lones

Plot to control estate linked to doctor testifies

Los Angeles February reports a murder trial where state witnesses allege Dr Charlesy McMillen sought to gain control of widow Amelié Appleby estate. Testimony cites a December 23 quarrel and a back porch encounter, with residents placing the doctor at the scene as authorities reference the case. Page 5, column 2.

Los Angeles Amelié Appleby Charlesy McMillen G. L. Bennett Ape Dleby McAffling T Hendricks Lect Christman Dr. McMollan Appleby

Boys Ordered to Attend Church for Six Months

Judge Morgan Owen of the juvenile court altered a sentence requiring several boys who disturbed public worship to attend church. The newer order directs them to Rebecca Littlepage chapel near Slip Hill for six months, with promises to behave and participate devoutly. The Slip Hill church opposed the arrangement, citing past disturbances.

Slip Hill Morgan Owen Littlepage Chapel Alip Hill Church of Christ In Christian Union Owen Secordt Rebecca Littlepage Warranta Justice of the Peace W. A. Tully Kanawhe County Grand Jury Juvenite Court Gome Judge Owen

Court Grants Back Pay to Kanawha Deputies in 1927 Row

Kanawha County court ordered back pay to deputies A B Clay A F Pitzer and Leo Massey after a lengthy political clash with the sheriff's office. Clay and Pitzer received 275 each while Massey got 300, covering 1927 only and excluding 1926 and later year entitlements, amid a dispute involving former court budgets and salaries.

Kunhwha Bret A. B. Clay A. F. Pitzer Leo Masaey Kanawha County L. C. Massey Kanawha Ttwan Omer Given Demerrat Grant Cow Benhaver Tha Cnerlita H. B. Clay Alp. Pitzer Lea Mansey Sheriff’s Office Alvin J. Barnhart Charleston Wld Barnhart Ager Bull Balle Clay Pitzer Massey

Navy program urged by Legion and D A R at hearing

Washington February 17 representatives of the American Legion and the Daughters of the American Revolution urged approval of the administration WATCHIP construction program. Myra Sherman Walker argued wives and mothers want ships and a modern program. John Phobus Taylor urged building 71 ships, saying they should be put to immediate use on the sea.

Toy Washington Watchip House Naval Daughters of the American Revolution American Legion Myra Willan Sherman Walker Ara Lusineus John ‘Phobus Taylor Legion Congress Taylor Seta Mra Walker Pacillate Army Navy Britton Finois

Policeman Wounded in Gun Battle With Convicts

In Chicado February 174 a police officer and a suspected bandit were wounded in a gun fight that netted two ex convicts. A third fled. Authorities say the pair Jolie Sullivan Tabernik and Tomanek may belong to a gang of women torturers. The wives of the men were also detained. Officer Edward Bmilth was wounded. The exchange occurred in front of Johns home under surveillance after information from a repairman about a stolen item.

Chicado Thay Damen Jolie Ntan Odward Sullivan Gerald Tabernik Atlas Joseph Tomanek Edward Bmilth John Jesus

Criminals Made Not Born Dr Dorsey Claims

CHICAGO February 1 Dr George A Dorsey psychologist and author told tonight in midwest conference on character development that criminals are made not born and can be reformed under expert handling He said a child can be retrained into a normal citizen by surrounding him with a favorable environment and that heredity is not destiny He criticized prison authorities for defective training and urged trained scientists to lead corrective methods.

Chicago George A’ Dorsey Guthor Dorsey Agi Babs Potter Court Gr. Ducey Coreg Joent Prihon

Myers Is Placed Under New Fire in Hearing Evidence

Washington February 17 The Senate sub committee hearings centered on Abram F Myers former assistant attorney general and federal trade commissioner as Federal District Judge Morris A Saper of Baltimore presented documentary evidence. The chairmen demanded accuracy while Myers faces further questioning next week. multiple letters and testimonies were scrutinized over alleged forgery and misstatements relating to a consent decree and the Continental Baking case.

Auocintid Press Washington Abram FP Myers Quaistant Senate Gudiwiry Morris A. Saper Baltimore Ependh Myers Roper Borat Judge Soper Dial Tion Watt Food Products Company Sli Vitani Byers Soper Federal Trade Commission Bering Vena Baking Trade Commission Bakeing Intercate Finde Commission Myers J Docres

Jury in Hill Case Finally Dismissed

Ottawa dispatch reports a jury after sixty nine hours failed to reach a verdict in the Hill case involving Harry Hill 22 charged with the killing of his mother. After discharge three jurors stood for innocence while others favored guilt. A new trial motion was set for tomorrow as authorities prepare for further proceedings.

Wmiversa Borviert Ottawa Harry Bil Joseph A, Davis Hilly Tha Willam Beipp Streator Young Hill Davis Burnett C. Hsnuon Aif Harry Hl

Federal Trade Board Broadens Utility Inquiry

The Federal Trade Commission moves to widen its probe into power utilities by expanding its own motion investigations. It will examine propaganda, publicity controls, and political actions around public operation plans, signaling a broad scope beyond antitrust accusations. The step follows Senate demands for public hearings and greater regulator reach.

Tuivereal Services Washington Federal Tract Commission Power Trust Senate George W. Norris Nebraska Bargent Congress Commission

Reed Charges Pennsylvania Has Dominated L C C

Senator Reed of Missouri and Senator Neely of West Virginia led a fierce debate on Interstate Commerce Commission powers and coal freight rates, accusing the commission of political bias and favoring Pennsylvania in lake cargo shipments while Pennsylvania officials denied the charges and called for reform. The exchange touched on the coal industry, geography of rate setting, and potential changes to antitrust laws as lawmakers pressed for hearings and accountability.

Missouri Commission Reed Pennsylvania Neely Esch Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Kentucky West Virginina Tennessee Virginia Benatar Reed Demicereal Genatar Reed Sackett Rae Publican Sue Ls Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Ture Interstate’ Commerce Tamara John J. Eschter Ingrebate Marsouri Bach Missouri Reed Wott Pennsylvania Reed Vare Glass Virginis Penney Pensylvania Ishp Interstate Commerce Commissioner Esch Ed Benatar Copeland Demaergi New York Senator Reed Dis Souri

Pork Barrel Warning Over Flood Relief Bill

President Coolidge was warned by Representative Bertrand H. Snell that a Mississippi flood relief bill now in House committee risks becoming a sweeping pork-barrel measure. Snell urged lawmakers to keep the bill on its own merits to avoid broad, costly flood-control provisions across all rivers.

Washington Coolidge Mississippi House of Representatives United States Bertrand H. Snell New York House Ruler Committee Congress Bnell Ae Ouston

Gangster Goldberg Dies Without Revealing Names

Chicago reports Isadore Goldberg died at Brigewell hospital after a gun attack in front of a garage. He allegedly refused to name accomplices and claimed he was targeted for not agreeing to a set of terms.

Chicago Isadore Goldberg Brigewell Hospital Lissleyers

Prices Crash on Stock Exchange

A dramatic market decline follows a late recording of final quotes on the New York Stock Exchange. Leading issues drop sharply, with United States Steel and General Motors down and Midland Steel Products, Greene Cananea Copper plunging from recent highs. About 748 trades set a record, while broker wires stay hot amid bearish sentiment and rising broker loans.

Fresh Fey New York Stock Exchange Coolidge Joans Wall Street United States Steel General Motors Corporation Midland Steel Products Greene Cananea New York Florida

Blinding Snow Storm Strikes Midwest Region

A blinding snow storm and sharp temperature drop affect the midwestern region with trains late and heavy snowfall in Nebraska and Towne. Chicago reports two inches by 4 pm as the storm keeps streets indoors. officials warn of continuing snow, cold winds, and possible drifts across the Great Lakes toward the St. Lawrence valley. Weather expects skies to clear tomorrow with temperatures dropping tonight and gradually warming next week.

Universal Berviews Chicago Mid-Western Nebraska Towne Louisville Weather Bureau Pleiin Great Lakes St. Lawrence

How to Get Ahead Booklet Promises Money Sense Aid

The Charleston Gazette promotes a 32 page booklet How to Get Ahead from the Information Bureau in Washington DC. It promises practical guidance on budgeting income and spending, with classification tables and forms to help readers manage money and avoid poverty.

The Charleston Gazette Avery Prederic J. Haskin Charleston Gazette, Information Bureau Washington, D. c

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