21 Jul 1924
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1924
Page
1
La Follette set to wage nationwide campaign with a large conference of party leaders. A national committee will direct the ticket as talks cover strategy and potential speakers while aiming to influence voter support in key states.
Washington tax procedure rules set out that taxpayers may appeal to the board for disputed assessments. The process requires a formal petition with specific information, and the board chambers will review evidence before issuing a decision. The filing triggers an automatic receipt notice to the commission of Internal Revenue, with rights for corporate officers to participate. The article notes a separate incident in New York where five men held up a safety deposit box, yielding $2,600 in cash.
Philadelphia July 29 Teoens dilef General Simedley Ruther, brought from the United States marine corps by Mayor Kendrick to clean up the city, faces forced resignation as director of pirate safety unless he concedes. Officials say the administration plans to replace him, with the mayor and others aware of the coming upheaval. Ruther has fought to cleanse the town amid factional opposition.
A reported christening aboard a subway tube in London drew attention from AMEHEW, the head of the subway system, and others. The baby’s naming and baptismal event triggered discussions about inclusivity and parental approval for underground ceremonies.
Pottsville Pa July 20 31es Cora Kunt of this city died when a bullet from an automatic revolver fired in self defense by Allen Mreeeten struck her abdomen. Freeman pulled the weapon and the fatal shot was fired while the two men were arguing on Mountaing road. The incident occurred as the men prepared to leave.
President Coolidge paid tribute to Washington memory during a Mayflower cruise. He visited Wakefield Virginia, birthplace of the first president, read the inscription, and viewed a marble shaft marking Washington’s birthplace before returning to the ship. Local police and crowds observed the brief shore visit and remarks.
A group of seven men detained in Warsaw including two associate attorneys general were released after attorney Whittles Fy Gheniphall posted a $190 bail. The men, accused of planning to appear in district court, were identified by police and returned to their residence. Authorities continue to investigate a separate case involving a man linked to a blast in the Senate chamber.
Reports say martial law declared in Persia after the killing of American consul Robert Imbrie. The Persian authorities promise swift punishment for those involved, with trials to be held by court martial. U S officials await full report as tensions with Washington rise. The Tehran incident provoked national sympathy and vows of redress.
July 20 in New York a would-be holdup man confronted butcher Jack Shephard in his Bronx home. When Shephard drew, one bandit fired but the pistol misfired. Shephard shot the attacker, who died. The second bandit fled. The victim survived the incident with no injuries reported.
Pittsburgh reports say the murder probe of a local death in July 20 1920 moves toward trial. Nathan Levpolt and Tuehard tweb face charges in the killing of Oyuny Hebert Feenks with opening statements expected tomorrow before Chief Justice John Caverty in New Jersey. Defense may seek venue change or delay as the trial scheduled for August 4 nears.
The inter allied conference reports complex talks on Ruhr evacuation and railway control. British and French delegates clash over using German workers and Dawes principles, while subcommittees probe economic unity and rail links. Premier MacDonald plans further talks with key leaders as Downing Street hosts meetings.
Hue George Westechatie of Weleston selected to oversee the matter against Mitr Carlton hotel officials accused of hosting a nate Spiker party. McClinthe, presiding federal judge for the Southern District, has led the case while absent from the New York court. The case has drawn national attention as hotels nationwide monitor the proceedings.
Dispatches from Buenos Aires report about 20,000 rebels in Sao Paulo with heavy arms preparing to defend and attack as federal forces move in. Air reconnaissance and captured rebels are noted while Italian residents reinforce rebel defenses near the city. The situation signals a rising revolutionary moment in Brazil.
Charles Minshes American secretary of state and U S Supreme Court justices George Sutherland and others join about 400 American lawyers at Westminster Abbey for a special service. The sermon by Rev Henry D La8 touched on the fundamentalists versus modernists clash with remarks on truth and advertising ethics.
A 60 year old man, John Wilson, was found shot dead in a shack near Keyser, West Virginia, allegedly by a youth who confessed to killing for revenge after an old grudge. The suspect, identified as Ost, was arrested by Sheriff Nethken and admitted the crime. Authorities say Wilson had a reputation for hiding money, though no large sums were found. The case follows the discovery of the body and a later confession at Mineral County jail.
John W. Davis, Democratic presidential nominee, attended divine services at the Church of the Episcopal on a wooded hillside overlooking Peasot Bay. He rested at the Gibson estate with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson before planning a studio workshop and island visits. News from the mainland was slow to reach Islesboro and Davis learned of Wheeler agreeing to join La Follette on the ticket.
Fragmentary OCR text reflects a garbled quotation about absence making the heart grow fonder and a note about sending something for travelers. The readable bits imply a newspaper card style item but content is largely unintelligible.
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