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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1924

Page

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Memorial Day tribute to Confederate veterans at Spring Hill

Daughters of the Confederacy held a memorial service at Spring Hill cemetery honoring dead Confederate veterans and living survivors from the 1861 conflict. Jon N. Kenna delivered the principal address praising courage, tolerance, and the lasting spirit that shaped America.

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Girl Faces Murder Trial in Buffalo Supreme Court

Buffalo bound case centers on the fatal May 19 jewel store slaying of Rufus Filler. Stella Mackowska, 29, of Painesville Ohio, faces first degree murder charges and possible life in prison. Accused co defendant George Bittle is to stand trial later this month. Jewel theft totaling more than 40,000 allegedly accompanies the case as prosecutors seek a harsh verdict.

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Austrian Chancellor Temas Seipel Shot in Vienna

Austrian Chancellor Temas Seipel was shot while alighting from a car in Vienna. The assailant, a fellow passenger, was also wounded as police moved to detain him. Seipel, in office since 1922, is listed as seriously but not fatally wounded. Continued on page nine.

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Coolidge Near-Unity Claim Reported at Convention

Wastington June 1 Wilamn Tutler campaign manager for President Coolidge said the nation convention favored in the nomination of a president with 38 dollars needed for one choice. Hiram Johnson named as a rival received 28 of 70 in two states. Enpilette awarded a portion of votes in South Dakota and Illinois amid the canvass.

World Fliers At Kushimoto

AIMOTO Japan American world circling aviators arrived this morning from Kasumigaura fifty miles north of Tokio. Heavy weather delayed their departure. Planes berthed at Ushina Island two miles from Kushimoto. Fliers likely boarded a destroyer and may not start today for Kugoshima on Kyushu.

Aimoto Japan Jonete Kasumigaura Tokio Ushina Fushimoto Kugoghima Kyushiy

Rose Show Opens This Morning As Entries Accepted

Rose show under Charleton rose society auspices opens today with entries accepted until 200 of elementy miph ing. Mrs. Arthur Hughes chairman announced. George Laven president of the Fasé society and Mrs Li SM orimas ba president of the Charieaton garden club will lead the event. Several exhibitors and officials named, with some unable to participate due to city obligations. Shriners from across the country arriving for the three day event opening Tuesday.

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President Calidge Faces A Week Busy At White House

Washington June 1 President Coolidge returns from a Mayflower cruise to Washington to confront a heavy legislative agenda. He plans to act on the BIL and respond to a Japanese note on exclusion, while coordinating with Secretary Hughes amid ongoing domestic and foreign policy matters. The President rests briefly at the White House as aides and reporters travel aboard the Mayflower for updates.

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Poincare and Cabinet Quit Amid French Crisis

Dispatch reports that Raymond Poincare resigns as premier of France amid cabinet turmoil and political recriminations. The president faces pressure as opposition claims the majority resists reform while the palace seeks a path through the parliamentary impasse.

Merger Plans for Electric Plants Across West Virginia

Huntington June 1 The Appalachian Power Company and American Gas and Light Company aim to gain joint control of a large portion of electric power production in southern West Virginia by purchasing all common stock of the American Electric Power Company of Philadelphia. An option extending to May 28 contemplates a strategic purchase worth about 60 million dollars. Affected entities include Consolidated Power and Light, Appalachian Power, the West Virginia Water and Light Company, and the Charleston, Logan, and nearby utilities, with the deal not affecting Virginian Power.

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Franks Slayers Reveal Details Of Their Crime

Chicago June 1 The State's Attorney Crowe says he will present a hanging case against Nathan Bolenpeld and Richard Leeds, key members in a kidnapping and murder plot tied to the Franks, as the two confess to the grand jury and outline their roles. The pair, claiming conflicting motives, describe an “accidental” killing amid a planned crime and face intense cross‑examination from investigators.

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Silence Over Japan Reply Hazy as Officials Deliberate

Washington officials maintain strict silence on the form of the United States reply to Japan regarding immigration exclusions. President Coolidge and Secretary Hughes will study the matter before drafting a response, amid tension over treaty negotiations and calls by Japanese voices for a national funeral after a public figure’s suicide.

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Worthwhile life theme inspires Charleston class of 1924

First Presbyterian Church overflowed with 1690 attendees for the Charleston high school baccalaureate as Dr. Ernest Thompson urged graduates to seek a heroic life. He emphasized discipline, struggle, and study, citing the Apostle Paul and urging youths to master their bodies and aspire beyond ease.

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West Virginia Leads in First Quarter Exports

West Virginia tops a government export ranking for the first quarter valued at 4,870,200. Coal shipments, worth 0.66 million, drive the Mountain State’s lead, followed by iron and steel products. Other states trailing include Minnesota, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Alabama. The report notes shifts in official trade data and regional export strength.

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Officials Arrive for Convention in Cleveland

National Republican officials including Pat Sullivan and H J Remmel arrived as the convention nears. Hearings on contestant de­sions expected to last three days amid debates over pledged delegates to Coolidge. In Columbus the Republican national committee scheduled meetings to finalize arrangements for the Mesquite convention, including electing a new committee.

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Smith Gets Votes From Minnesota

Sv. Paul Minnesota June 1 Governor Alfred B Smith of New York conducted a decisive victory over McAdoo supporters at the Minnesota Democratic convention last night Only three of the twenty four delegates to the National Convention were instructed for McAdoo Two pledged for Smith and the rest though un instructed are believed to favor the New York Governor Eighteen delegates are privately pledged to Smith and expected to cast their first ballot for him

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Darkened prospects for adjournment of Congress

Washington planned adjournment actions loom as House members discuss a possible adjournment resolution for Tuesday or Wednesday. Debate centers on farm relief measures, the McNary Harben farm relief bill, and railroad labor board reforms, while Senate action on child labor amendments and major reclamation bills waits on vote outcomes.

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Fire Destroys Private School Hospitalizing Dozens

A private seaside school near Los Angeles was destroyed by a fast moving blaze. Nineteen girls and two firemen were hospitalized, many children injured while escaping. Rescue teams forced windows to reach trapped occupants as a number of residents and staff were evacuated or treated. Several bodies were recovered, including the head matron and the proprietor’s adopted son, amid chaotic scenes as firemen battled the flames.

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Brown Bishop Returns to Home in Cleveland

Montgomery Bee' retiree Bishop Brown of Arkansas, a Protestant Episcopal church leader, found guilty of teaching doctrines not held by the church. He returns to his home in Cleveland to prepare for an October retrial. He criticizes creeds and urges public buildings to hear great, inspirational messages rather than formal dogma.

Cleveland Montgomery Bee Church Arkansas Brown Prinity Church of the Future

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