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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1926

Page

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Nearby towns report better business trend

Albany merchants optimistic as Dunbar and surrounding towns show improved trade. Doctors Meyne Amick and Tallighet note rising activity, steady employment, and growing confidence. Insurers McGuire Quinn echo brighter rural conditions, with retail trade and insurance sales climbing month by month across the county.

Dunbar Nt Albans Gow Buainean Dr. Gd. P Amick Dunver Druceist Innes

Croslani Elected Head of Shrine in Philadelphia Parade

In Philadelphia on June 3 a grand Shriners parade drew over a hundred thousand marchers with more than 200000 attendees witnessing a centennial celebration. A detailed route and a tall display marked 150 years of history and progress as officers were elected and the outer guard position highlighted.

Bond sought for new water line in Nutterfort

Mayor Ty Aggaires announced the town council approved a bond issue of 393 thousand dollars to lay a water line near August J. road, with voting on the plan set for August.

Weundn Tike Be Wan Ell Wae With Mz Opheeeetle

Fragment reads unclear due to OCR but hints at a local scene involving a person or group with a vehicle. No clear names, places, dates, or events are extractable. The readable bits suggest a transportation or community moment without verifiable specifics.

Move to Abolish Two-Thirds Rule Tested by Democrats

In COLU AHUY Ohio on June 2 1925 national leaders Jonathan Daniels former secretary of the navy and Senator William H King of Utah urged Democrats to abandon the two thirds rule at the 1925 convention. They argued it lets a minority override the majority in presidential nominee selection. Daniels said the hour has come for the party to rid itself of this obstacle.

Charleston St. Albares Herne Rae Porter Dave Harth Kenawhe William,h. King Utah Josephus Daniels Secretary of Navy Flag Score G. O. P Coluahuy Ohio Democratic Party Danieln

Unclear text historical item with alcohol charge

In a fragmentary notice from PANKANATHAG dated June 3, an individual identified as Tete come is noted for drinking alcohol while driving or in a related incident. Sustien Vaneht and Mr Clethiin report the matter, with a judge sentencing the person to jail for one day and a fine of 150 dollars.

Pankanathag Dune Washington Clethiin

Two Injured in Auto Crash at Kanawha City Corner

Two men Kinder and Leonard Lawrence were injured when a Ford roadster overturned at the corner of Mc Corkle Avenue and 13th Street in Kanawha City. They were rushed to a hospital with serious injuries. Kinder’s skull may be fractured and Lawrence suffered burns and bruises. The Ford, owned by Larry U Drive It, was wrecked after colliding with a Kendall Dry Cleaning truck driven by F C Sykes of 1007 Washington Street. A bystander said the Ford had been speeding two blocks before the crash and turned turtle after leaving the street. Both men, about 50, worked at the Libbey Owens plant in Kanawha City. The accident occurred around 2 PM yesterday.

Cental Kinder Leonard Lawrence Ford BirCorkie Avenue Kanawha City Rand Pinead Loreal Kinder Thne Kendall Dry Cianning Company F.C. Sykes Washington Street Amanhap Sykes Swane Tareerence Larry U-Drive-Tt Lawrence Bndls Libbey-Owana Wanawha City W-Drive-Tt Libbey-Owens Alecvon Ford Cay

Captain Devalla faces naval court martial for drunken conduct at Norfolk

Captain Chats M Devalla of the United States Navy was brought before a naval court martial in Norfolk on charges of drunkenness, misappropriation of government funds, and conduct prejudicial to good order. Testimony described him inebriated while at the yard party, wearing a Heathlander's costume and placing pajamas on horses before kissing them good night, with Commander Robert Helnar detailing the charges.

Norfolk Chats M. Devalla United States Naval Triad Devalin Tiwae Wlao Capa Navy Yard Heath

Mandamus Writ Issued Over State Payment Dispute

State Auditor John G Band and State Treasurer W. S Toinein contested overpayment claims led to a mandamus writ issued by the Supreme Court. The case centers on a February payroll for a clerk to the board of finance and a dispute over duties and authority to authorize such payments. The petition argues legislative intent did not cover the disputed 93,400 for the clerk and seeks a ruling on proper distribution of state department funds. The court scheduled a hearing, with a returnable date set for the following Tuesday, and the matter hinges on official deposits and the governor, auditor, and treasurer roles.

John G Band Tohnein Baeunnee WH. Goehorn Oetlerk Board of Fiance Goehorn Italia Boence Chotrs Tate Dapnatia Yartoum Carey Nh Alan Jonni Ataterpont

Baby not poisoned in death of Fayette County child

Uniontown June 2 a Fayette county investigation ruled the death of a near Symerfield infant at Frank Troweth farm natural. Coroner Biats said lab analysis found no foul play, concluding the infant died of natural causes after an earlier murder inquiry involving a separate case.

Uniontown Carnenor Fayette County Winight Ide Frank Troweth Near Symerfheld Cather Biats

Five students win R C T C promotion at Charlenten

Five Charlenten students from the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering, part of the H O T C advancement group, will attend a six week summer training camp. Participants include Mona Antaway, Wirt W Duff, Richard R Itienard, Charlen Wood, Kate Camp Wom, Ky Ceoffray 0 Jones, and Tousrch Kink.

Charlenten H. 0 TC. Realment Wirt W. Duff Itichard WR Itienardnon Charlen Wood Sunlora College of Nets and Science Kate Camp Wom Ky Ceoffray Jones Tousrch Kink College of Engineering Cainn Cuater

Butler Confronted by Suspected Officer Harassment

In Charlton Street, Patrolman Butler stops to address a disturbance as F R Nebergall appears in the front, arguing over authority and role. The exchange turns tense when Butler accuses Nebergall of manipulating events while Nebergall counters that Butler misreads the situation. The incident ends with both men locked in a verbal clash amid spring air and passing traffic.

Tutler

House Ratifies French Plan to Pay War Debt

The House approved a debt settlement with France by a 236 to 112 vote after a day and a half of debate led by Collier and Rainey. Opponents in the Senate were expected to mount stronger resistance. The bill would require France to repay about 96.5 billion in principal and interest over 62 years, a deal hammered out by the debt commission.

Washington United States Debt Commission Senate Farmers Wrestrewalve-Borial Mehresen- Inlive Schveter Wincorty Hinl Varniament Farm Labor Minnesota France Newry Michigan Silantas Mainey Milhelm Way and Means Mituck Caoldler New York Bankwrx Howard Damocrat Nebranka Tiwon Mille New York Andrew Massachuesetia Democeat Siasouri

Bandit leader Whittemore denied new trial in murder case

Juana Whittemore, called the candy kid of the underworld, was denied a new trial in the murder of Stobert Halt man at Maryland Penitentiary. Judge Eugene O Dunne indicated the sentence could be death or life imprisonment after appellate review. Whittemore, attorney Edgar Alley, and family observers attended the ruling as the court weighed whether the trial record supported retrying the verdict.

Balmimone Juana Riichard Neeno Whittemore Candy Kid Underworld Stobert Maryland Jiilthmore Whittemore Miny Criminal Court Hugene O'Dunne O'Dunne Edgar Alley Poe Whittemore Ias Court of Maraarat Whittanore John Knhhone Whittemore Wayreme Judes O'Denne Attotovy Pos Whittemare Witnean KW Moltmin Hill Record Depres Mont Savers John Howit Aupretia Court Bowie Qaade DB Sweeney Alaylag Kullty Dreoh Leon Kramer Withun Tikelbaet Anthony Pall

Presbyterians Debate Machen Appointment at Assembly

In Baltimore Maryland on June 2 the Presbyterian Church rejected calls for immediate confirmation of Dr John Graham Machen to the Princeton Theological Seminary professorship. The vote followed a heated debate over prohibition and internal church unity, with a minority arguing for immediate approval and the majority seeking a yearlong study by a commission.

Baltimone Oresbyterian Unterstatem Fordern Council of Churches United Benton Presbyterian Church Lytle Billa Generity John Grahan Machen Princeton Theoraxical Seminary Dod Tor Machen Oswald T. Ania Princeton Seminary Doctor Machen Imimuilfatn Andy Nieetion Char T. A Dickwon Hiniraville Troland M. Eavennan Philadelphia Hubert M. Owen Northark William I. Ray Pittsburgh Drewbytery Hugh Thompann Wanhington D. Ke Toke Stevenson Princeton’ Theological Seminary Dovtor Machen Charles St Erdman Princeton Anole Questian

Howard Named Head of Printers Union in Indianapolis

June 2 report shows Charien H Howard of Chicago elected president of the International Typographical Union over James M Lyne for the coming year. Am forenz near-complete returns indicate a close vote as the convention proceeded.

Howard Indianapolis Charien H Howard Chicago Hending Progressive Party International ‘Typographical Union OTK Aniaation James M. Lyne

The Bigh Lights of History

A fragmented item presents the history of the world’s art and entertainment, mentioning cinema and education trips. Names and places are unclear but imply a feature on historical topics tied to a local paper’s history column. The text is sparse and garbled, with partial phrases about culture and a reference to The State Normal School.

House Fails to Curb Coolidge's Dry Edict in Subcommittee

The House Judiciary Committee hearings reveal tensions over Prohibition enforcement as the Stalker bill to require jail for first liquor convictions is sent to subcommittee. A referendum and Volstead Act modifications are debated, while President Coolidge’s executive order faces criticism as an attempt to empower federal agents.

House Coolidge Britten Stelker Holes Tee Mild Hia Senate Messures Philadelphia President Coolidge Alsert J. Beveridge Isory Indingin Pennsylvania Indiana

Taylor to address Kanawha county graduates today

Alfred Taylor honors Kanawha county with the eleventh grade commencement at Seattle Tite Cathedral Capital Street at 2 o'clock. About 400 students will graduate as white and colored schools unite for the event. The program includes invocations speeches by Lucy Jackson Parke Chapman and others, diplomas presented by Miss Kuhn, and a central pine theme.

A. Alfred Taylor Kanawha Seattle Tite Cathedral Capital Street Nephy C. R. Garretson Congressman Taylor Mian Lucy Jackson Parke Chapman Jowenhine Miller Holly $G. Vickets Alton G. Darrons Mint Florenco C. Kutn Kanawha County Echool Mies Kuhn Hae Khe Haast Tank High School Robert Childers William Sauleby May Williama James Rouper Clase

Race horses poisoned in New York damage suit filed

Owners of race horses including Apology and Filambeth Fylled bring damages in a New York City case. Preliminary hearing held as prosecutors seek evidence. bonds set at 510,000 for each defendant. Proceedings note a tied trial context and ongoing warrants.

Aurors Auita Prisiners

Lions Meeting Opens West Virginia Lions Convention

Charleston hosts a three day Lions district convention with delegates from clubs statewide. Governor Gore and Mayor Werts greet attendees at Hotel Ruffner as District Governor W. Athathers leads opening events and discussions on club projects and leadership. Delegations from Clarksburg Buckhannon and other towns travel by rail and car to join the gathering.

Charleston Oll West Virginia Prosram Howard M. Gore William W. Werta Jock Atide Ruffner Gore Mepie Werts W. the Atathers Petachal Ife Clarksburg Hattimora and Ohio Railroad Buckhannon Club Sunington Bue~feld Parkerebucg Jeune Dun- Moore Hion Kuffner Hotel Tha Shepherd Stev Biter Pamtar Kyffner Memorial Church Wetevie Gore Edwin Ringaley Etchet Parkersburg W. Va Govarener Gore Chiba Co Operaio Unevinithi Lions J. G Via Short Ile Organization

Fifth Annual Rose Exhibits Eclipse All Former Showings

The fifth annual rose show, held yesterday at the W C A in Quartermain Street, drew about fifteen hundred attendees and impressed judges as one of the finest displays in years. Harriet Davie won the American Rose Society’s top honor, with Bealmaker earning recognition for a standout bloom. Kinnifred Thorallit’s Killarney brillant roses and Mrs Rucker Clay’s Nebel exhibit were also noted for quality according to the attending judges.

Chamiasion Harriet Davie American Rowe Society Hugh Herantry Judden Entis Petibe Rome Hibiter American Itons Society Killarney Mra. Ruckner Nebel Perpris Tha Ane Maine Vinin Mw Ohich Olone Wy Aomertt Wal

Taxed District Faces Bitter Delinquent and Classification Debate

Clarksbury hosts a two day hearing on West Virginia sales tax and the proposed property classification amendment. Delegates including J. G. Cradley and B. F. Snider urged revisions as merchants like Souders argued taxes harm retail firms, trucks pressed road upkeep, and questions on delinquents rose with calls for fair collection.

J. G. Cradley Dundon West Virginia Goal Association Houders Locet Clarksturg Mwwight H. ‘Teter Akins Elking

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