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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1926

Page

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Union Leaders Claim Success In Strike Call

Union leaders report strong turnout as a nationwide strike call begins in Fairmont and Harrison County with claims of 6000 participants. State police join the search for Addison Core, last seen near Cleveland-Morgantown Coal Company mines, amid concerns of foul play.

Motlgantown Virginia Rittner Star City Signoscatia Boked HayMer Fairmont Harrison County Mime Ferman L. Storm Wearch Bia Ib Ta Sherti Delux Yeas Fem Flay Core Str. Stewart Astose Claveland-Sorzantown Bethlehem Mines Corporation Marion County Sherif Munorgalia

Women Candidates Run Their Own Campaigns Across Districts

July 11 report notes three female House members campaigns directed by themselves without campaign funds. Edith Noursa Rogera of Massachusetts Florence I Kahn of California and Mary T Norton of New Jersey may seek re election. They defend independence from husbands and support party lines at the national convention.

Wasiington Patens Cami Paign Fun Edith Noursa Rogera Massachusetta Florence I. Kahn California Mary T. Norton Paveta Atala Mra Kahn Mire Norton

Ambrose Gonzales Dies at Columbia

Ambrose Gonzales died at his apartment in Columbia ILC early today. He was the son of General Ambrose Jose Gonzales, Cuban patriot exiled after a failed revolution. He served in the American army during the war with Spain and, though partially paralysed, was president of the publishing company here, guiding a book printing and publishing operation.

Columbia Ilc Jay

Willie Willis by Novert Quillen

Fragmentary text mentions Willie Willis and Novert Quillen with unclear phrases about prayer, a grandmother, and a childlike misheard lyric. The incomplete lines suggest a personal note or poem fragment with no verifiable events or context.

Willie Willis Novert Quillen

Maimed French War Veterans Protest Debt Plan Parade

A twelve thousand strong Paris march of maimed and disabled veterans protested the Washington debt settlement plan. They wreath the Statue of Washington and demand revival of Franco American debt talks, denouncing the proposed settlement as ruinous to France.

France America Washington Paris Arc de Triomphe Dlena Alan Steger Mace Dex Etats Unis Grote Washington Tove Veta Olan Waa Spo War Veterans of United States Alocers Herrick

Mohammedan Crew Quits Ship After Religious Battle

In Mimla Delvina on July 13 a crew of five aboard the Trit- Ink attamekip City of New Cratle refused to sail after clashes with the cook over religious differences. East Indian sailors of the Mokammeian faith left the vessel on the pier and condemned the conditions. Immigration officials notified the general as the ship prepared to scuttle and a new crew was said to be assembled. the rest of the crew faced charges of mutiny.

Mimla Delvina New Cratle Herom

Four Hurt and One Dead in Car Train Crash

Soph Bryant and her family were in a touring car hit by a Chesapeake and Ohio train near St Albans. Soph died at Charleston General Hospital. her husband and children sustained injuries but were expected to recover after surgery and treatment.

Soph Bryant Stra. Labert Leary Charleaton General Honpital Frits Cart Scary St. Alban Alent Bir Tryant Beary St. Albans Atruck Drelock Mea Hryant Thair

Prisoners End Self-Confinement At Kansas Penitentiary

In Lansing Kansas 375 prisoners end a self-imposed confinement at the Kannas penitentiary. Most inmates return to work in the coal mine with only a few held for questioning. Warden Mackey says the mutiny was not fully supported by all inmates and punishments will follow under prison rules.

Lansing Kas Kannas Tha Wardan W. I. Mackey Mackey

President and Mrs Coolidge Attend Adirondack Church Service

President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge visited First Presbyterian Church in Saranac Lake during their Adirondacks stay. Crowds gathered as they arrived and left after a quiet service preached by Rev George K. Newell. The couple then toured a fox farm before returning to camp amid requests for updates on John W Weeks.

Paul Smitivs Saranec Lake Bira ConsidKe First Presbyterian Church White Pine Camp Etham Dlr Isorge K. Newell Permon Christ Conlidea Attached White House Adirondacks Jheabyterian Secount Afr Coalldyn Coolldge John W. Weeks Wax

Former Secretary of War John Weeks in coma near death

John W Weeks former U S Secretary of War lies in a coma at his home in Mount Prospect facing a critical condition with physicians reporting a likely outcome within 24 hours and a gradual decline continuing through the night observers noting weakening pulse and uncertain recovery prospects

John W. Weeks Mancastei N. Mn Juhin Dount Prospect

Last Lap in Army Plane Sets Aboard Asia Flight

Special correspondent Linton Walls reports on the Empress of Asia voyage toward a globe-circumnavigation record. Radio updates describe plane connections from Northville to Cheyenne, with the Army offering direct links and a planned stop in Beattie to meet a second plane, aiming to finish by a 30 day target while facing weather and logistical hurdles. The Empress sails at 20 knots toward victory, awaiting Lady Guck’s steady cooperation to reach Manhattan.

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Charleston Robbery and Narrow Escape Reported

The item recounts Roy Comer and his mother traveling to Charleston with Pr Calin. En route a gang halted them at night, robbed Comer at gunpoint, stripped him, beat him, and made him wash, then released him. He barely made it home, while a later incident describes a street brawl involving a wagon and scattered produce.

Roy Comer Brava Fallar Charleston Calin Fallars Charatante Herman Schrader Hare Aebrader oMeora Bhe Schrader Jake

Futile search for Mpherson aide continues

Extensive hunt for Kenneth G. Ormiston, former Angelus Temple radio operator tied to the McPherson disappearance, yielded no results. Grand jury delays persist as investigators recall his movements and monitor possible locations in Los Angeles and surrounding counties.

Los Angeles Kenneth G. Ormison Angel Temple Abines Semnp McPherson Nveraide San Diego Ormistan Jianaver Joe Ryan Meteidt Oakitnd Dintrict Ann Keyes Yadio Qnyatary Orminton Tou Angetar Mavherann District Attorney Alvo Wan Grand Jury Angelus Temple Ocean Park D. Kallenback Mere Yuma Arizona

Dover Disaster Toll Seventeen Dead Twenty Missing

Dover reports seven bodies found in the Lake Danjanik area after a huge ammunition depot explosion. The blast injures marines and civilians, with extensive damage to the Picatinny arsenal and related facilities. Refugees flood nearby towns as Red Cross and Salvation Army aid survivors.

Dover Fontkde Lake Dan Janik Precatinny Arsenal Army Navy Naval Depot Davie Arsenala Red Cross Salvation Army Mundreda Morriatown Perannu Hoapitala Letween New Foundland Brooklyn Navy Yard O. C. Dowling Dowling Ara George W. Motte Sgarine Corpe Stra Frances Peeny Orooklyn Naval Reservation Zinrry Trown Pharmasclets Mite Poulkaksapal

Two Die and Many Hurt in Racing Speedway Crash

At the Los Angeles speedway a collision during a late race left two dead and around twenty injured. Driver Jack Detterord suffered a fractured skull and broken leg, with others including Eugene Unartmann and Fred Horsjar sustaining injuries as mechanics and officials freed tangled cars near the grandstand. Police say Fetticord’s mount locked wheels with Guateimi’s car triggering the crash.

Los Angeles Ancot D. Cornwall Pollee Nick Brandstand Fetticord Guateimi

Drowning Victim Recovered After Kanawha River Tragedy

In Kanawha River flooding a heavy storm caused a boat capsizing near Blaine's island. Four men were missing with three bodies recovered by midnight. the fourth victim, Tarking, surfaced Saturday night and was recovered Sunday morning. Funeral plans and survivors named for each victim.

Gron Parking Lack 7 Blaine’s Island Morningstar Parking Oren Chantor C. Holley Charlen Taylor Clayton Mhoder Ali Ft Charleston Lightn Twich Kin Witaw Andon Mra L. Parkins of Lack Weekley Memorial Church Weat Charlenton Fairptain Hipiay Tyne fHeverend K Brookshire Clarée Aervicen Feneral Finl Jey Prame Spring II Taylor Fouth Clayton Rhodes Twit Tyandes Walton Nowne County Braveyard Libby-Owenn Gleam Company Kaftiawhoe City Charienton Hersy Forday

Navy reports missing and injured after Dover depot incident

The Navy Department released a list of personnel involved at the Dover depot incident. Among 87 reported injured are Lt Cmdr Edward Allen Brown of Larchmont Virginia and Oliver C. Mina of Westerville Indiana, with others including Virgil C. Parker of Mount Sterling Kentucky and Matt Allen of Allenamvilla Kentucky. Twelve were reported safe.

Wallington Navy Department Dover Edwerd Allen Brown Medicad Corps Larchmont Gamner J. M. Gately Urpekiyo Foulena Et C. Schrader Lear Reark Calif Raminet Stremt Oliver C. Mina Westerville, Inc Maurice Mmnrdacker Gallray Flow Freda J. Rackford Xente Ohle Paul W. Morent Corn John A. Iittle Leon Janice M. Weaver Wynne Ala Jobe Wilson Merer Richmond We Itener J. Meckert N.Y Mason II Ediaca Dramaville Ind Ernest Yowell Ianthem Ohio Matt Allen Allemavilla Ky Virgil C. Parker Mount Sterning Myr Pantarin Okie Safer

Reporter enters danger zone at Lake Denmark explosion

A reporter, photographer, and cameraman toured the Lake Denmark naval ammunition depot area after a massive blast. They observed extensive destruction of HQs and officer quarters, heavy smoke, and impassable roads. The party learned no one could enter the devastated naval reservation. debris, shelling, and dangerous fumes filled the scene as Captain G W Bott was killed nearby.

Dover Éanger Lake Denmark N. J Alther Naval Reservation Nanepapermen Uta Naval Reservations Thatinny Park Arseual Gomer House G. W. Bott Hilalde Naurc Moog Williame Williams

Reunions Bring Rejoicing To Region Of Desolation

Morristown New Jersey reports a surge of relief as families reunite near the Lake Denmark area after evacuations. Many seek shelter with Red Cross workers and local residents while onward refugees are cared for, amid a tense search for missing loved ones.

Desolation Uy Universit Trefugeot Kazan Wiinery Mt. Hope Mockaway Lake Lake Sted Cross Realdanta Morristown Oto Hone Angighs

Dead and missing tally from Lake Denmark disaster

Reports estimate total losses at about 126 million with 26 dead and many unaccounted for after a massive lightning sparked explosion and fire at the Denmark Lake naval arsenal area. Damage spread across the Denmark Lake, Picatinny post, Mount Hope town, and surrounding regions, with ships and magazines heavily affected.

Uy Univernal Dover N. Jy Lake Bormark Crooke Naval Horpital Paleseo Denmark Totel Walge United States Armay Mount Hope Thamiskeey Davis Nattiefeld Tragmert Relief Corps Caberin Otto C Dowling Amuke Aervica Naval Hospital Brooke Ireland Danner Abell Denmark Lake

Arctic expedition leader Wilkins resumes land-seeking push

George H. Wilkins, former leader of the Detroit Arctic expedition, arrived en route to Detroit, Michigan, and announced that the winter land search would be resumed. The report also notes a separate incident in Morrisonville where 31 year old baseball player Oreville Allen was struck by a pitched ball during a game and later died at a hospital.

Taylorville Lle Oreville Allen Morrisonville Caredinals Morrisewile Wilmeinae Penes Ateu Ted Sateihe George Ht. Wilkins Prink Ate Trol, Mich

Classified Ad Fragments Hint at Offers and Calls

Fragmented text from a classified section mentions economy lessons and urging immediate purchases. It includes garbled phrases about meals, coats, and calling a number to inquire. The ad hints at various deals and dividends without clear details.

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Saya Monongalia County Fairmont, Harrison Counties Ambrose Gonzales Rey Debiebere Myron T. Herrick Charlies Sweeney J. G. Honoper Charles Beamont P. Salinebury Memnhece Veterans Oerauion Nice Mohammedan Qone Coolidges Seattle By Linton Walls Olcott Mpherson Ormiston Edward A. Browne Naval Tugwell Y. Clarke Arsenal Ix. C. Schrader Joseph Gately Gunn Picatinny Arsenal Quantico Koen Anon Am Layton aMcera Commander Brown Medich TL Clarke Chiat ML Gatley Harry Brown Towne Hamiets Debria Lesa Oren Parkins Kanawha Uerrison Bist Esilaw Classi Ted Adedare Monep Cor Ether Telka
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