28 Jul 1924
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1924
Page
1
A lengthy OCR fragment outlines contemplated power system plans spanning Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. It discusses potential savings, electricity production, and interstate cooperation led by Hoover era officials, with references to power distribution, interconnection, and regional energy development projects.
A Klan candidate widened the lead as results from didian, Ku King Klay Anddeormed Cnvididase for ievesiase disputed. Vote tallies showed a surge with 208 of 362 ballots counted and the candidate leading by a margin linked to DVAP Banedr. Names mentioned include Mam Mirhim Mergudnn and Miezh Sheye with campaign activity noted in Dallas.
A fragmentary ad style notice promotes a summer vacation feature in The Gazette. It mentions a famous resort boardwalk and encourages readers to call Capitol 6108 before leaving to start a trip.
Massachusetts Senator Henry Cabot Lodge was hospitalized following surgery performed at 4:30 PM. Doctors say the condition is serious but the senator may recover, with prognosis dependent on the next 24 to 48 hours.
Reported efforts show President Coolidge planning notification and address delivery procedures. References mention coordinating with editors and possible timing for final address placement, plus meetings involving Cooler Harvey and others to discuss national matters.
The Communist International executive committee, amid a London allied conference, claims nations see salvation through U S intercession while criticizing Europe’s economic strains and warning that American capital may set up a new bloc under dictatorship.
Washington says it will deliver a protest to Tehran over the safety and dignity of American citizens in Persia. officials declined to detail the communications but emphasized concern for the protection of nationals after the murder of Robert Imbrie and pressures from the Persian routine toward improved treatment.
A protest filed by the American Civil Liberties Union to Secretary of State concerns the use of fake passports by Ukrainian agents. The Department of State and inspectors are reviewing alleged cases of passport abuse linked to private individuals.
The United States leads in Paris as American athletes seize most crowns in a sweeping Olympic showcase. France, Britain, Sweden, and Vinland contend for runner up honors as the U S dominates swimming, wrestling, rowing, and other events amid a brisk European chase for medals.
Deputy sheriffs in Logan raided two houses and found whiskey and spirits. Several suspects were arrested on charges related to illicit liquor operations and the scene was described as a full operation with valuables destroyed during the crackdown.
In South Charleston a Klan presence marked cornerstone day as about 1,200 attendants gathered for a service and laying of a new church cornerstone. Police watched crowds while Klansmen and organizers asserted the event’s religious and civic aims amid hostile elements and public protests.
London reports say experts will reconvene at Downing Street to reassess a Dawes plan loan security amid American banker resistance and French concerns. Officials mount cautious optimism as plenary sessions loom and Berlin involvement is anticipated.
Democratic presidential nominee John W. Davis plans a campaign headquarters at Locust Valley New York with Clem L. Shaver handling national operations from West Virginia. Davis will depart for New York this week and return for campaign stops and air delivery addresses before August.
CHICAGO July 2 The defense plans to call an alienist corps that has examined Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold over the last several weeks as part of a strategy to prove mental incompetence at the time of the kidnap and murder of a schoolboy. Clarence Darrow and co counsel outlined the plan, with testiomny expected from Leopold's parents and possibly Leopold himself, aiming to cast doubt on the defendants' culpability.
Frederick Maryland July incident left principal and assistant accused after a girl misidentified as involved. both Miss Crandon and Mrs Shank remained jailed to face charges. Grando and others attended services. bonds set, some released, while others remain jailed or lauded as witnesses.
Lancaster Massachusetts July 2 Frank Barsheimer of Thorndale and Wiles east of Coatesville deny receiving information leading to the murder of Peter L. and Annie J. DeSletmer parents of Benjamin Worsheimer of Atlantic City and Chester A. Worsheimer of York. They face murder charges from spiritualists who accused a brother of malice and consulted medicine before the deaths in April 1890. Frank testified that his facts came from testimony of those believed to be involved during the hearing set for the coming afternoon.
Oxford reporting that the American Bar Association paid off a 17 shilling debt owed by Lawrence Washington to Brasenose College dating from 1633. The act followed a formal review of the debt and related records, with the association waiving accrued interest and settling the legacy obligation.
Newswire brief reports multiple fatal and nonfatal injuries from several unrelated accidents. In Philadelphia a Reading railroad train struck a car near Willow Grove Park, killing a mother and daughter, an engineer, and others injured. Other items describe a Memphis drowning, a Belmont Ohio crash, a California airplane crash, and a New York man killed in a separate overland mishap near Sterling Colorado.
July 2 report states Senator La Follette and his advisors plan no arbitrary limit on campaign contributions or expenditures. Campaign manager Nelson of Wisconsin says weeks ahead will focus on detailed fundraising plans and strengthening organization while avoiding favors or conflicts of interest.
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