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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1924

Page

9

Plane crash near Thaxe Falls injures three

A Commertind airplane piloted by Everett Pletcher, 29, struck high tension wires near Stone Ky just outside the city limits and crashed into a dry creek bed. Passengers Hazel Snyder of Cleveland and Mervin Votte of Springfield Ohio were injured, possibly fatally, as the aircraft wrecked after three days at the field.

Thaxe Falls Thige Hemt Teubenyville Everett Pletcher Stone Kyan Hazel Snyder Clevelant Mervin’ Votte Unt Springfield Ohio

Ex Premier Faces Larceny Charge After Inquiry

Former premier Richard Squiras is under arrest by St Johns on larceny charges linked to a commission report alleged irregularities in government. The charge specifies a theft of $20,000 and follows the administration's resignation.

Richard Squiras Conndiend St Johns Larcens Avent Uga

Leonard Easy at 135 Pounds and Pinkey's Fight Talk

Copeland reports Leonard wants the lightweight title and may move to 147. Pinkey Mitchess notes Mitchell’s belief Leonard cannot make 135 again and could beat Mickey Walker if he tried. Mitchell plans more Coast bouts to grow into the welterweight scene and challenge Duffy.

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Marble Champs Entertain in Atlantic City Spectacle

A chaotic report describes a national beach pageant with plans for a grand parade in Atlantic City. It mentions a Mayer Kendrick led event, a night tour, and radio broadcast of champions from Whitelphia and Philadelphia with various tentative proposals and unrelated technical notes.

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Brown plans new stadium funded by alumni gifts

Brown University advances a scheme to finance a forthcoming stadium in Providence with total cost around 600,000 dollars. Alumni contributions will cover most of the sum, while ticket receipts for two opening games with Yale and Harvard will reimburse part of the expense. Yale under Professor Clarence Mendel confirms a 1942 schedule including a home game at the new stadium and a Brown–Yale meeting in Providence.

Nenad Eather Moses Irvin Wildman Esther C. Moses Galdie R. Blueteln Laulee Williams Lucile L. Butts Charleston High School Robert Schumann Henry Francia Reonard Gordon Ida Fink Jruth Moore Bernard Vipsits Vienna Herold Kautz Latrnet Clyde ‘Taylor Cherlta Rust Mise Tusk Siso Pang Cornellia New Haven Conn Yale Brown Providence Clarence W. Mendel Har Dust Froferany Mendel Cathy University of Fennsylvania Bates Dadsmouth New Hampshire University Colgate Vard Harvard

Bonds Issued by Detroit Trust Superior Court

The Petrot Trust company of Detroit issued school bonds totaling 290,000 dollars at five percent interest. The issue carried a larger premium than any prior issue, with a total premium around 10,911 dollars. The bonds were taken over recently by the issue’s officials amid 14 prior bidders for the board.

Luna Somminsian Petrot Trust Company Detroit Sverrh Bendy Tre Wgk Poimisissten

Gotham Neighbors Stir Interest in Democratic Convention

New York June 1. As thousands flock to the city for the Democratic National Convention, organizers report widespread interest from towns along the Atlantic seaboard in entertaining visitors. Excursion plans, rail and steamship options, and tours of historic sites are being arranged to showcase the region.

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Obituary of Mrs Arvalitte Meeker Meeker widow of Thomas Menker

Mrs Arvalitte Meeker widow of the late Thomas Menker died at home 120 Bridge Street Wednesday. She is survived by three daughters Mrs Hobuta of Te Springer Texas Mrs Len Cotsle of San Juan California and Mrs George Tyfeane of this city and three sons William A and Iton Meeker of this city and A Meeker of Sir Petersburg Florida. Funeral services private at the residence Friday at 1 p.m. Rev Hirzom officiating.

Arvalitte Maeker Lnte Thomas Oliver Menker Dridge Meeker Con Hobuta Te Springer Texna Mee Len Cotsle San Juan California George Ty Feane Ron Willum A. and Iton Meeker Foend A. Meeker Sir Petersburg Florida R.an P. m. Triday Hirzom Mra Arvaline Mesker

Retirement ends fog of fear in hangman era

A historical account describes the hangman Ellis, famed for public executions, retiring after years of witnessing murder cases. It notes his nerves failed at a grim fatality and profiles other condemned figures, including Mrs Edith Thompson and Crippen, detailing the era’s brutal justice and public cost.

Lonnon Tiuhn Heddgle Trey Hangumn Maine Ellis Laev Drulen Elia Wak Javinl Wuld Erin Ridledalien Jacob Edith Thampson Frederick — Ywwathra Willa Roger Carement Trenson Crippen Ain Ned Wimwertheart Amertony Hunn and Sullivan Henry Wilvon Goetze Borden

Escape Shocks Canandaigua Jail Inmate Flees With Wife

Hotyard Renvin aged 28, jailed for assault on Geneva policeman Renpayore Dommell, evaded custody after an escape from Ontario County Jail Canandaigua. He was aided by his wife Loretta Malone and Mrs Keavin through a punch to Deputy Sheriff Charlow Smith, and another blow to Keavin. The pair fled but Renvin’s sister taunted and was captured.

Hotyard Renvin Aimerlen Ontario County Canandaigua Renpayore Dommell Geneva Renvin Loretta Malones Keavin Charlow Smith Tne

Army of tourists invades England headline misfires across era

A chaotic report describes American tourists arriving in England as the Allied showcase, with hope and skepticism about a wartime era. The piece notes large crowds, economic expectations, and mixed public reaction to the American presence and the pending political discussions in Washington.

Illinois Man Goes to Convention Contests in 1924 Fight

Illinois man from an article describes factional splits and bribery allegations at a national party convention. The piece names Perry Wy Howard, Tuoh, and other figures as involved in contested seating and replacements amid charges of bribery and mismanagement. The report mentions the Mississippi River state and a Georgia-like tension over delegates and party leadership.

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Willan St Buller Named Republican National Committee Chairman

Madison Wis June 5 Whether the Wisconsin delegation will name Hobert LaFelette for the convention nomination will be settled at a preconvention conference. State officials said the decision hinges on early convention developments and LaFelette wishes. The article notes changes in party leadership and factional alignments within the Republican Party.

Willan St. Buller Massachusetts Preent Calvin Coolidge Republica National Committee John T. Adame Dikever LaPallette Madison Wis Wiveriain Renatar Hobert LaFelelte Honalur Lavallette

Paralysis Fatal To Church Bishop In Omaha

Homer C Stuntz, bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, died at Methodist Hospital Omaha at 6 20 a m after a paralysis attack. Born January 25 1858 in Albion Pennsylvania he served as a missionary to India and supervisor of missions in the Philippines. He held multiple church posts before being elected bishop in 1912 and served in South America and during World War I. He came to Omaha in 1916 as administrator of the Methodist war work in the region.

Omaha Homer C, Stuntz Methodist Episcopal Church Methodist Miami Fla Stuntz Albion Atace Normal School Edinaboro Garrett Alhiler Institute Upper Iowa University India Philippine Tsianda Board of Foreign Missions Methodist Church New Yorke Minneannlis South America

Senate Probe Reaches Senate Over Oil Lease Rumors

The report notes exoneration of Roosevelt and others from speculation in Sinclair and Doheny leases and dismisses a conspiracy between operators at the Hepburn convention in 1921 for public resource exploitation. It highlights conflicting statements surrounding the issue.

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Retail coal delegates press to keep National Retail Coal Merchants association intact

Western delegates urged maintaining the National Retail Coal Merchants association as a unit to serve retail coal interests and boost national prestige. Harry L. Gandy and F. R. Wadley spoke at the convention. A banquet honored the delegates and visitors as they planned a tour of Pocahontas coal fields. Edward B. McFean’s $100,000 payment to Fall drew no official reaction.

National Retail Coal Merchants Association Board of Directors Pocahontas Edward B. Mcfean

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