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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1926
Page
11
Seattle June 3 The Gallen Rule in printing establishment gains traction as Clint W Lee Seattle specialty printer showcases a cooperative plan over ten years. He started small with a printer and a six dollar wage boy. Now thirty five workers receive profits, insurance, weekly paid vacation, stock options, and a daily chapel service supports staff.
St Albans News reports the regular Rotary weekly luncheon at the Colonial hotel with the usual program. Mentions O E Wandley of Covington returning to his home after a visit with his brother, J F Handisy. Blandford Tompkins returns from University of Maryland for summer. Various local social notes follow including visitors from Charleston Detroit Grand Rapids and Akron. Beekeeper tragedy: three year old Robert Ames killed by swarm of bees in Rockford Cat.
Trinity Lutheran church urges support for the World Service Fund to aid European and Asian Lutherans. The church highlights past relief totals and currency depreciation impacts, with Children’s Day observed at the YWCA on June 13 and mid summer communion on June 30 when new members will join.
A Detroit court report states Ford Motor Company earned a net profit of 115,797,361 dollars in 1941 after earlier gains, with accumulated profits totaling 141,051,051 dollars since 1917. The suit involves alleged infringement against Parker Mustyroof Company.
A report notes that 1,000 fish were the starter stock in a Wagir area project. The Eng.-dtarting with 390 in wagir Akar hap run that aum wpas $31,000 on this, years taces. Pure Rainbow trout were introduced in to England from America.
Alnaka June 4 decision looms on reassembling the Norge airship for a trans polar voyage to the United States. Colonel Umberto Nobile reports offers for cargo flights, with American flights contingent on a decision by the Italian Aero Club in Rome.
New York June 3 The board of Famous Clayera Lasky corporation today cut common stock value announcing a regular dividend of 5 per share and an extra dividend of 2 per share on the common stock for stockholders of record. June 30 payable August 20 to holders of record.
Detroit June 1 The Ford Motor Company reports an average profit of 20 to 40 percent per car. Chief auditor Horace L Lelater testified in the Parker Stuyprocr patent suit against Ford, noting that Ford sometimes sold cars below cost to stimulate production in the past.
Winston Salem June 3 The M S Meynolda Tobacco Company directors authorize an increase in the quarterly dividend from 1 to 1 455.
London reports outline the suicide of Sir Charles Walpole elder statesman of the Oxford lineage. The 38 year old barrister and colonial justice in Gibraltar and the Bahamas died in his smoking room after marrying Marie Seton in 1922. Police investigate motive amid unclear circumstances.
Kenneth Claypool 5 shot himself with a photograph of his two children in his sister’s Huntington home after domestic troubles and separation. He died instantly. Relatives said he and his wife had ongoing disagreements, and she had taken the children to Cleveland a week earlier. George Rose died in New Orleans after pursuit by police for theft. A northern musician wrote The Untitle Hymn of the Republic.
T Dunigan, president of the Coal River Coal Company, was elected to lead the firm by the board of directors at the annual meeting in Huntington on June 3. Other officers named include T C Sanger as first vice president N J Burns as second vice president G G Huffman as secretary treasurer and Co E Gliss as board chairman. Executive committee members are Duaisan Gliss Huff man. C F Sandberg of Charleston named superintendent of Boone County holdings. The company is owned and contracted by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
Dr Charien Heinroth of Carnegie Institute Pittsburgh will give a concert Thursday evening June 1 at the Muthe ington temple to dedicate the recently completed temple. Dedication services Friday night June 6 at the temple under Dr Hillel Sliver of Cleveland with a Sunday finish. Noted organist and music director Dr Heinroth has recent honors including the New York recital at the American Guard of Gigantics convention and honorary membership in the American Organ Players club Philadelphia. Various Charlenton residents plan to attend the Huntington event.
Boston reports a warrant issued for Charles "Wizard" Ponsi Calla after he failed to appear in superior court. He says he will return if ordered, while authorities in Massachusetts plan action in Florida to compel his return. Accuses Jacksonville Donat of avoiding notice.
ISTART CONSTRUCTION ON NEW GLASS PLANT in Weston this June, with Loule Ginas company backing a crystal glass plant to employ about 700 workers, rising later to 100. The plant aims to produce blown and pressed glass, with operations planned by September 1 and two tanks already under way. Louis Wohbe, president of Weston Glass, also leads the new venture. sites at St Marys and Huntington were considered before Weston was chosen.
A verdict for the defendant was returned by a circuit court jury shortly before 6 p m yesterday in Lewin vs Cordell and Cordell. Lewin sought 1200 alleging Cordell and wife agreed to pay for half interest in a pool and lunch business in Kanawha City. Defenses claimed Lewin represented the indebtedness of the concern and evidence showed the deal never happened. Also listed today are cases including Walter Hussey vs Omer Given and other docket items for Judge Hudson.
Washington June 3 President Coolidge says no opportunity for another tax reduction for several years to come. Officials indicate any deficit next year would require Congress to ease the way by tightening government expenditure and delaying outlays.
London June 2 Lord Reading former Viceroy of India was hosted by the Pile arims society with high praise for his service to Britain. Speakers noted his romantic rise from humble beginnings to a viscountcy conferred by King George. The report adds long discussion on his Jewish origins and paths to Parliament amid a broader reflection on religious identity in British leadership.
A loaded gas storage line near Lewisburg was saved from a major fire after a torn pipe threatened a tank. Marty Lenders and Honey Griffin, workers from C. Dewess Motor Co., acted quickly to move the car and prevent flames. Nearby social news notes mention several residents traveling to Columbus and Salt Lake City, with visits to relatives and attendance at events.
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