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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1927

Page

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Gore to Submit Capitol Plan to Solons

State capitol project plans move forward as Governor Gore signals submission of full designs to the legislature. Kanawha delegation discusses a possible five cent levy to fund the capital building while seeking alternative revenue methods.

Gore Solons State Capitol Building Commission Capitol Chiat Kanawha County Teast Polons Kanawha J Tels Minnesota Rv Rockart Cass Gulvbert Ner Efor Heatley Kanawna Debeeo Ao Wandine House of Decease Benator Hallman Baccoriola E. M. Zeatley George ‘A. Laughlin Jing Beavembourg Saprendent Ction Bonner H. Hit Gonon C. Arnold Buethannon J. Howard Hundley Mathews Sividena C. Vaticine

Rehabilitation advances as flood area moves to recovery

New flood bulletin reports rising waters receding in Louisiana. Lower Atchafalaya and upper basin levels fall, enabling rehabilitation work. Mississippi flows expect to ease in some areas. western Atchafalaya recedes rapidly while eastern basin improves as McCrea crevasse discharge drops to about 220000 cubic feet per second.

Atchafalaya Wesle Louisiana Tonsas Atchateinga Louisiaga Mississippi River McCrea Crevasse

Railroads Join in Operator's Fight On Lake Coal Rate

Two hundred coal operators from West Virginia to Tennessee met in Washington to seek Southern railroad aid against higher freight differentials favoring the Pittsburgh and Eastern Ohio districts. They formed a committee to press Southern lines to oppose rate increases that would shift northern coal markets away from southern mines and disrupt eighteen million tons shipped to northwestern states.

Chesapeake and Ohio L. and N Norfolk and Western West Virginia Washington Kentucky Virginia Tennessee Pittsburgh Ohio Interstate Commerce Commission W. J. Harshaw A. ¢. Reed James D. Francis Isand Creek Coal Company Huntington O. L. Alexander Pocatonitas Fuel Company William Ritter New River Company O. C. Dickinson Fuel Company R. C. Tway Easy Coal and Coke Louisville T. B. Davis New York Inland Creek Coal Company M. L. Garvey New River Operators, Association John Laing W. J. McGhee Cincinnati Carbon Fuel Company A.D. W. Smith Edward Maben Tennessey N Red Gore Harish Johor Stalmbugler Pocahontas Tug River Loven Kanawha Forcahontaa Lake Sky Ralivgad Southern Interstate Commerce Commission Wa Northern Railronis Lake Erie

Rogers Seethes At Homecoming In Mud Hole Land

Rogers from Springfield, Missouri, laments a homecoming in a desolate region with no houses, barns, fences, plows, seed, or stock. He notes hundreds of miles traveled by the advance guard of seven hundred thousand people and quotes John Barton Payne of the Red Cross saying America is short a million and a half of its quota.

Bpringfield Oflshoms John Barton Payne Red Cros America

Soviet Envoys Quit England Amid Riots and Cheers

The departure of Soviet charge d affaires P. Rosengol and M. Khinchuk for Russia triggered large cheers at Victoria station. They blamed Britain for the rupture and denounced the move as a crime, while the embassy staff departed with archives. The German ambassador was not pressed to aid.

Londor Duit Russia P. Rosengols Boviet Glatiaires M. Khinchuk Victoria Station Lenit England Soviet Union Lord Birkenhead Winston Churchill Foreign Office Armblassador

Harris Dickson Dramatizes The Horrors of the Flood

Harris Dickson, noted author of The Burmnels and Black Wolf's Bread, is writing the real story of the flood for The Gazette and the North American Newspaper Alliance. He travels through the flood region, visits refugee camps, and interviews survivors to capture the tragedy and horror in a moving narrative. The Charleston Gazette will publish his first story Sunday Morning.

Harris Dickada House of Luck Masy Dickson The Gazette North Ameritan Alliance Lta Vicksburg Miss Moat Charleston Gazette

Charleston High School graduates celebrate 173 diplomas

The Charleston High School class of 1927, comprising 173 graduates, processed in to Mendelssohn and received diplomas amid applause. Speakers addressed education, art, and music, with praise for teachers and officials while noting budget concerns over teacher pay and school spending.

Carewell Dave Ted Wile Charleston High School Mendelsohn Frank C. Bre'en Elisabeth Joachim Charles &. Kensory B. Weber Ife

Second Victim of Killer Dies in Mississippi Slaying

Reese, shot today by the slayer of Miss Marion Reese, 19, a University of Mississippi coed, died tonight. An unidentified man invaded the Reese home, attacked Mrs. Reese and killed Miss Reese, while ending with a possible assault on Mr. Reese who lay wounded in bed. Local and state authorities used bloodhounds, airplane patrols, and a radio search to trace the suspect and the missing automobile.

Jackson Jung Reese Marion Reese University Ofissisippa Radio Galleplana Broathounds Callm Om Recess Dairyman Eleter Rees Anidne Madha Reese Aajil Randa W. BL. G Memphis

DAY CHIEFS TO TAKE NEW HITCH DAY CHIEFS TO TAKE NEW HITCH

Prohibition officials move to curb liquor imports from Canada and tighten enforcement in the United States. An agreement at a customs broker defines anti smuggling goals and a deputy customs inspector will be stationed at Detroit.

Washington Canadand United States Detroit Andrews The Treasury Ald Oftadal Pacific Coast Come T Maigaloner James E. Jaten Prohibition Bureau Sekrice Basla

Browder Loses Arm in Tracks Accident

J. H. Browder of St Albata was struck by a train while crossing Tanwar tracks at night. His left arm was amputated below the elbow at Dunna Hospital in South Charleston.

St. Albata J. H. Browder South Charleston

Lindbergh Homecoming Plans Spark National Welcome

President Coolidge signs Lindbergh Day and orders a giant Washington welcome for Captain Charles A. Lindbergh and his mother Evangeline. A 21 gun salute, state dinner, and White House luncheon are planned with large crowds and nationwide broadcasts. The Memphis cruiser will carry the Spirit of St Louis toward ceremonial gates at the monument.

Washington Cooclige Charles A. Lindbergh Coolidge Lindberg Evangeline Lindbergh Detroit Lindbergh Captain Lindbergh Washington Monument Uft Pecormuen Fuer Tully Gener John Hayn Hammond Lindbergt Ketloge

Bellanca and Chamberlin Take Off for Berlin Flight

Reported early morning lift from Columbus notes Tim Bellanca and Clarence D. Chamberlin ready to begin a transatlantic trip to Berlin. Officials withheld the exact final plan but cited favorable weather in Newfoundland and potential relief pilot, with forecasts showing south and southeast winds.

Bellanca Chamberlin Berlin Newfoundland

Berlin Berlin Flight Drama From New York To Berlin

Reports describe Cham Berlin planning a southward course to avoid fog as the Monoplane Columbia nears takeoff from Roosevelt Field. Weather forecasts promise clear oceans, potential early dissipation of fog, and a possible route toward Ireland then Berlin, Rome, Naples, or Ironcow depending on conditions. The scene in Berlin is electric as Lindbergh’s successor is seen as a national hero and authorities prepare for possible coverage and security.

New York Columbia New Berlin Ronway Roosevelt Field Onmer Peyal Ireland Rome Naples Ironcow Chamberlin Tela Hiss Columbia

May name actress as Charlie's pal

Los Angeles June 3 Attorneys for Lita Grey Chaplin prepared denials to Charis Chaplin cross complaint for divorce. They planned to fight to the limit for divorce property and custody. Lyndol Young said the allegations including infatuation with a young automoblie man, intoxication and neglect would be denied. The answer may present counter charges with entertaining reading. Names of seven women possibly to be revealed were undecided. Mrs. Chaplin declined to comment on the attacks.

Los Angeles Lita Grey Chaplin Charis Chaplin Cross Nalen Extranganca Srt Young Lita 4 Chaplin Young Ans Monsy Tins

Death toll climbs in Kentucky storms tops 100

Louisville dispatch reports storms in eastern Kentucky killed upward of 100 people and left thousands homeless. Property damage across homes, coal mines, rail lines, and businesses is estimated near 65 million dollars as relief efforts begin. A disaster committee led by Dr A T McCormick coordinates response. survey sizes affected reach about 125000 with 76003 nearby residents. Finance drive seeks 9000000 dollars to aid recovery. Two missing, four identified dead, navy review of fleet set for Washington trip tomorrow.

Louisville Kentucky Sandz Great Lakes Eise McRoberta Louisville and Nashville Railroad Kentucky River Maid A. T. McCormick State Board of Health U. S F. M. Sackett Loula Vive Nline

Smith Rites To Be Held Today In Saint Albans

The funeral for Mrs Mary Thompson Smith mother of Hubert Smith Gazette business manager will be held this afternoon at 6:30 at St Marks Episcopal Church St Albans with interment at Memorial Park Pat Spring Hill. She died yesterday morning after a brain hemorrhage at 85 a lifelong Charleston area resident. The body will be moved from Edwight to Charleston then to St Albans for the service conducted by Rev Dr John Gass and Rev Dory Hughes with staff and family attending. She is survived by seven children and three stepchildren across Charleston and Edwight.

Mary Thompson Smith Hubert ‘ Smith the Gazette St. Marks Episcopal Charleston Moon Robert II Smith Carlton Partments Virginia Street St. Albans Charleston End Robert L. Smith Snody Kari Kline Harold Grace Thornton Smith Frank Smith Zugenta Smith George P. Smith Edwight Drs. Powell Puller Raleigh N. C

Wade and Wells Plan World Flight in 15 Days

New York June reports Wade and Wells announce an around the world flight aiming for 15 days. They seek up to 45,000 dollars for the New York to Honolulu leg and may pursue 25,000 for a Hong Kong leg. Clare Chamberlin and Richard Byrd are discussed as potential rivals.

Wade Wells New York Leutenants Leigh Wade Linton Wells Thole Francisco Honolulu James B. Done San Francisco Clarence Chamiberlin Richard Byrd Chamberlin Barlin Wella Tex Hongkong Tieutenant John Harding Warty Wada Japan Queenstown Ireland

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