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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1926

Page

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State Synod of Presbyterians Convenes Today

West Virginia pastors and laity gather for a two day meeting in Charleston March 3 and 4. Officials expect over two thousand registrations with delegates from Charleston Huntington and Beckley and from Union Theological Seminary of Virginia among others. The program includes open housing for guests and joint sessions with youth and women participants shaping preconvention plans.

West Virginia Caharleator Ft In Wwtger Charissing and Huntington Coss Armee J. C. MeXintos Tangcemente Committee Presbyterian Fairy Weat Virginia Howe South Carolina Charleston Vervicen Loutha Railrcuit Atetion Teaneport First Presbyterian Automobis Comirt Neal Frasier Automobiler Telters Evti Muntinkton Andyenuva Suvveral Kenovy Leymen First Presbyterian Church Elkies Multens Beckley Iluenard Itminia Mles Alonaries Union Theological Baminary Tietua John Vardar Muelen Loulaine

Mystery of Woman Murder in Bathtub Near Clearup

Troy editors announce a suspected murder case termed the mystery of the bathtub death involving Frances Dake Nesbitt a former Ohio State University athlete. Dayton detectives and a sheriff lead the inquiry as officials say enough evidence may warrant indictment and a formal verdict awaits grand jury action.

Troy TomAner Sire Frances Dake Nesbitt Osle Jacob Seahart Huth Neshitta Unio State University Meat Spliman Chee Pallce John Sharite Dayton Montay Amtte Kreis

New Factory to Begin Work Near Charleston Site

Announcement yesterday details plans for a large chemical plant near Charleston at Mets 10 miles east of the city. The facility aims to produce solvents and related compounds, with construction to start within days and employment to rise as work progresses.

Charleston Mets Rue Charleeton Tievemiay Ted Tees Amy Mtuallowii Manufactirlm Company Tha Gominarea Ald

Worldly notions spark church dispute and expulsion threat

In Palmyra Indiana a heated church dispute erupts over a plan labeled worldly by W Clyde Mareln a university graduate who urged a church congregation to forsake worldly influence. The conflict centers on a former principal Martin and a community turmoil includes a burning chimney incident and threats of removal with legal tangles.

Palmyia Int Pol St. Matthews Mtra Church of Christ Martin Annie Earan Mush Turner

French House Votes Tax to Avert Crisis

The French House adopted a stamp tax to avert the party crisis as the Upper House and Finance Minister Doumer urged financial restraint. Without the tax, passage of remaining articles in the financial plan was unlikely, pushing the restoration likely into March.

PARIC Penate Doumer

Septimius Hall Dies After Long State Service

Septimius Hall a longtime West Virginia public servant and constitutional authority died after a prolonged illness following a fall. He served in the state senate, house of delegates, and was a Democratic leader and teacher of party organization. He helped draft the state constitution and led tax and revenue matters in the legislature. He was born in Ritchie County and spent his career in Martinsville and New Martinsville, leaving four children.

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Manton Couple Reconciled Yet Will Live Apart

New York bel. 27 The couple Mr and Mrs Wile Kewttt Manton will not resume living together despite reconciliation efforts. The divorce case proceeds as their attorney Warren Ih Lee voices the terms. A sudden end arrives as the jury hearing testimonies reaches a verdict in Headrocked.

New York Bel Ren Munpenied Wile Kewttt Manton Annganeed Lee Pane Warren Ih Lee Manton Dueht Manton Ju Myr Jonny Rambo Ndreay Rane Ucn

Mexican Court Acquits Roman Catholic Prelate

Mexican court clears the Roman Catholic archbishop of Mexico City of violating a contrived provision after an interview in The Interview, repudiated by the archbishop, discussing alleged anti government tendencies.

Memico City Feu Istriet Cafurt Jose Maria Mura Y del No

Lad Killed When Hit By Passing Automobile

Superintendent O Connor of the state police led an investigation into a fatal pedestrian collision near Belle City in which a man named Monneteh was struck by a passing automobile. County coroners attended the inquest as officials sought details on the incident and the driver involved.

Lad O'Connor State Police Dendinekers Ned Monneteh Belle Ani Tidy Tobi Ronntior

Hali's Record in Legislature Faint Yet Noted

A fragmentary report traces Hali's legislative activity across years and counties, mentioning Be hte PTIMITH and references to New Martin and Mele county. It notes involvement in elections and indicates recognition within a historical context tied to regional governance and individuals connected to LNT and other groups.

Yarmeraub Tven Wendy Martin Actle Maul Blyahly Dennet Toe Tartar Mele Martinnville Weteet DOTIM 1DOM TNT TDA IK Adidas Aeriter Mall Kas Fea

Death of Senator Sentinlum Hall Looms Large in West Virginia

The obituary chronicles the life of veteran legislator Sentinlum Hall of West Virginia, detailing his decades of public service, leadership roles, and deep influence in Charleston. It recalls his early years, tenure in the state senate, and the respect he earned from colleagues, publishers, and the public, marking his death as a significant state event.

Discover Bible Believed To Have Been Luther's

Berlin report claims a Bible believed to have belonged to Martin Luther was found in a 17th century note fragment. The document, allegedly penned in Luther's hand, links to the Reformer and notes preparation of his tribe, with the Old Testament portion dated 1654.

Discover Bible Luther Berlin Martin Lither Watt Whttenburg Guthernbund Dellef

Amundsen Dirigible Clears Trial Tests

Rome February reports the Norwegian polar expedition dirigible Norgen, used by Sven Amundsen, successfully completed a trial flight over theKeine with 30 people aboard including Engineer Nobile and the Norwegian team aboard the polar expedition. The early test featured several timed runs and implied readiness for North Pole travel.

Rome Tiel Amundsen North Pole Keine Sha. Witty Carridnus Nobile

Dawes Appeals for U S Aid to End Crime in Chicago

Chicago petition from the Chicago Better Government Association urged federal help to purge crime tied to underworld and corrupt officials. Dawes presented the petition to the Senate and the matter was referred to the Senate Immigration Committee for investigation.

Dawes U. S WAVE Chicago Senate Immigration Committee Senate Metter Government Association of Chicage Ain Cons County Underworld Murr Gumus Efegatebie Bennet Pere Han Dean Benard Tnc John Marshall Omicago Washington Vicw Edward T. Lee Jake Marshall Hiner GooWillam Ha. Fin Atley Sos. Davis Ertuc Harthlinig Naturalization Toarat Hite Mayer Wiliam Dever

Greek President Vacation Not A Step Toward Quit

Provisional Greek president Ex Koln plans a stay in Hyite for a rest while Premier Pagalon WIM visits. Newspapers note mixed reflections on political stability as the president contemplates his next move amid ongoing remenition and public discourse.

Atuens Adinteat Coun Dearieti Lteere Koln Pagalon Wim Romara Tin Dunending Kenya

New Plane Catapult Demonstrates In Tests At Coast

SCASHTINGTON Feb 17 A new plane catapult shows strong progress in rapid deployment of aircraft from ship decks. An amphibian aircraft was launched successfully from a coal barge on the river, with Army officials observing the test at the factory.

Scashtington Serewtueien Wilbur Davy Amm Davin

Call for immediate examination of Hill's Bridge safety

City officials and Kanawha county court consider urgent inspection of the Hill's Bridge over the Kanawha River amid calls for potential reconstruction. Mayor Wertz and Attorney Burdette warn of enormous liability and taxpayer costs if a disaster occurs, urging informed action at once.

Warety Kanawha Mayer Wow Werth Campbell Ianawha de Sy Wertz Pealtian Qyew Thia Raspurt Rand Sgimmore oMclala Hayes Niziner Mombarn Burdette

Widow of Mexican Hero of Carrizal Seeks Claim

Widow of General Gomez, called the hero of Carrizal, travels from Coahuila to Mexico City to press a U.S. claim for his death in the Carrizal incident. The Mexican report says Gomez led Mexican forces against American troops, with several officers killed and others captured. The widow is to meet Foreign Minister to discuss the claim and amounts, amid tensions over the 1916 incident. General Obregon and party arrive in Los Angeles for a brief visit.

San Antonio Teanz Mexico City United States Tate Coahuila Aaron Saenz Gomez Perghtrus Mexico Carrieal Gomez Wea Carrisat Cavatey Negros Jeriito DB. Trevino Chihurtimn Clnah Aniie Jean Wilton Care Ransa Cre George Beil Tr Topany el Passhafora Beil Ormiggon Catucuien Los Angeles Sivara Obrogan Presiident Rad Party of Alx Obara Rambara

Mellon doubts need for added revenue law

Washington reports say Mellon doubts added revenue legislation is needed as a $11,000,000 surplus is projected by year end. Officials contend the 1937 fiscal year will yield $287,090,000 in receipts with a potential surplus above anticipated expenditures despite pending railroad labor measures.

Mellon Washington Coolldze White House

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