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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1926

Page

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Smith Plans White House Visit Ruffles Washington Social Rules

Governor Al Smith announces plans to visit the White House next week sparking debate over social protocols. Officials note no formal invitation by President Coolidge, while pundits argue Smith has right to address the president directly as a sovereign state governor.

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Boston Woman Sues For 100000 In Heart Balm

Mrs Khoo Fosse of Rochester New York sues Raith Myer of Boston for 100000 damages alleging that her husband was enticed away from their home. The suit stems from marital troubles dating back to 1906 and 1923, with Piper formerly of Newburyport now in Philadelphia cited in the case.

Boston Mase Airs Khoo Fosse Mochester N. Hy Buil Raith Myer Piper Fred W. Piper Newburyport Philadelphi

Chelsea No Place for Bootleggers

Marty Dorfman testifies in Padere court that Chelsea is no place for bootleggers amid prohibition law violations. He accuses Mayor Quigley and associates of campaign-fund corruption tied to “Dutch” Henry and the mayor’s brother Thomas as defense witnesses face charges totaling 33,000 dollars.

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Divorce Requested as Christmas Gift

Mrs Darth of Can tra Falls petitions for a divorce from Oscar Rae Providence jewel designer and Liberty motor inventor. She seeks $25,000 alienation of affection damages claiming five children and marital strain.

Troy Soes HL Mra Darth Oscar Rae Providence Cantra Falls Childian

Extradition Fight Delayed By Governor In New Jersey Case

In JSTON Teton July 10 a Massachusetts extradition request for Charlen Fonal Beaton was delayed after five hours of arguments before Governor Miriam A Verguson who ordered both sides to narrow factual questions and submit legal briefs. A decision is not expected for three weeks or more due to the legal complexity. A tornado in Bronx New York caused damage with several buildings struck by debris and downed trees.

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Four youths drown when Kanawha river boat capsized

Four young men swam the Kanawha River near West Charleston after a storm toppled their boat at 3 30 p m They were crossing to reach shore but gale force winds overturned the craft Two others managed to reach shore and were rescued The dead are Chester C Stolley Clayton Rhodes Charles W Taylor and Oren Parks All victims are residents of Charleston or nearby Kanawha County and the search continued through the night with volunteers firefighters and police using grappling hooks to locate bodies.

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Subway Strike Spreads Across New York City

A broad Broadway area strike by transit workers spreads to Brooklyn and Manhattan with walkouts. Pickets enter workplaces as transit officials pledge replacements. City officials summon Interborough officials to court over alleged violations of railway law by employing unfit motormen amid a four day walkout risking a 70 percent normal service.

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State income tax receipts show gradual nationwide shift

New York State paid over 753 thousand dollars toward the national internal revenue total of 2.499 billion for the year ending June 1. West Virginia reported 91.5 million in income taxes and 3.37 million in miscellaneous receipts. Despite rate cuts, several states posted higher collections, with Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Maryland and others contributing sizable sums to the year’s tax totals.

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Eight Deaths From Heat Reported Across Regions

New York reported eight heat related deaths on July 10 as temperatures reached 92 in New York City and 96 in Philadelphia. Additional fatalities occurred in Elizabeth New Jersey and several weather related incidents caused drownings and heat prostrations across the Northeast including a worker killed in Sutton and drownings near Albany and Cohugs.

New York Philadete Chig Elizabeth XN. J New England Sutton Pournikerpath Noy Ambony Cohugs

Coolidge Tries Fishing At Lake Ontoou No Luck

President Coolidge attempts fishing during a vacation at White Pines camp near Saranne Lake. Accompanied by caretaker Garor Otly and guide Rita P, he fails to catch fish despite effort and favorable weather. He resumes government business later, with plans to attend services at the First Presbyterian Church of Saranne Lake tomorrow morning.

Presbyterian Church Paul Mmnitifs Tinucus First Presbyterian Saranne Leke

MINE MUTINEERS SURRENDER AT KANAAX PRISON

In Lansing a prison mine mutiny collapsed as prisoners capitulated to hunger after remaining subterranean since yesterday. Warden Mackey, backed by Governor Paulen, refused to punish immediate surrendering inmates but promised a full investigation next week. Guards and convicts were reunited, fed, and secured.

Lansing Atuelfecre Kanaax Madkey W. Gleeron Wno Mackey

Gila Dam Opens Up 150,000 New Acres

Flore Nege Arizona July 10 A half century old debt of the United States to the Gila River Indians is settled by the Coolidge dam project on the Flint River. Construction crews stand ready as eighty thousand acres will be irrigated, half by the Gila River Reservation’s Toma people. The dam will rise about 220 feet with a 1000 foot crest, impounding 1 290 090 acre feet of water and opening vast land development prospects.

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Last of S-51s Dead Identified at Brooklyn Yard

July 10 identifications finalize S-51 casualties as civilians view the wrecked undersea craft. Navy computes seven missing. Lt. J. Dobson led submarine crew. Names cited include Augustus Alexander Smith of Selden, Archibald Sten of Gloucester, and John Joseph Thehan of Groton. Investigation into grounding to be opened Monday.

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Durkin Sentenced to 35-Year Term for Murder

Chicago July 1 The jury found Martin T Durkin guilty of murder in the slaying of federal agent Edwin C Sianatan and sentenced him to 35 years. Prosecutors warned of potential death penalty in related charges for the killing of Police Sergeant Harold J Gray. Durkin plans to appeal after next week’s motions.

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Soda Fountain Blast Kills Two in Westover Store

A faulty air tank exploded at William Strevell’s soda fountain in Westover New York, trapping four people under debris. Jacob Harnett of Binghamton and proprietor William Strevell died, with two others fatally injured. Rescue efforts recovered the victims from the wreckage among vegetables and groceries.

Wfastover N.Y William Strevell Jacob Harnett Binghamton Wilhiam Strevell Westover

Klan Parade Planned in Portland City Scene

July 10 report from Maina notes city officials and police chief clashing over permits for a Portland Klan parade. Authorities deny details, while statements hint at August timing and potential street actions, amid tense municipal dispute and public order concerns.

Portland Maina Pollen

Burning dumps glare visible twenty miles away

Refugees huddle around Dover New Jersey as a naval munitions depot fire rages after an explosion. Fire lights the night sky for miles, civilians flee, and volunteers open hospitals while guards and marines patrol the surrounding area. A Dover counterman recalls the moment the magazine exploded and describes the frantic escape.

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Dover Explosion Kills Dozens At Naval Depot

A series of massive blasts at the Dover New Jersey naval munitions depot caused widespread destruction. The blast zone remained dangerous at midnight with fires, smaller detonations, and high casualty estimates. Hundreds were injured, many transported to hospitals in Dover Morristown and nearby towns as the town faced total devastation and a guarded effort to recover victims.

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Naval arsenal at Lake Denmark destroyed by disaster

Lake Denmark naval arsenal and marine barracks suffered total destruction. About two thirds of the personnel are missing or presumed killed, with twenty survivors accounted for. Captain Dowling and Lieutenant Commander Brows cited among the injured or missing as naval officials scramble to aid responders and secure remaining stock.

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Survivors Tell Thrilling Escape After Blast Near Dover

Max Minds and Henry Minds of 84 North Main Ave Orange report surviving multiple explosions near Lake Denmark while vacationing at Picatinny. They describe a roaring fireball, overturned car, and intense heat as they crawled to safety and were treated at General Hospital in Dover for serious cuts and bruises.

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