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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1927

Page

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State Senate Moves on Gore Appointments Amid Uncertain Session

The West Virginia State Senate is expected to hold an extraordinary session to act on Governor Gore Boward’s nominations. Some senators may reject appointments while others back executive action as capital funding and highway bond measures loom over the agenda. Public interest remains tepid as lawmakers weigh capital completion, a bond plan, and county bonding for road reconstruction.

Robert G. Murphy Senate Nera Boward BM. Gore Aesson Gore State Senate Ginevne Matt National League Aitet Cereed Gore Senatom Willoe Bea Sion Cabie Optatn Kanawha Kanawha County Xanawho West Virginia Jamie

Dargue to Visit Charleston on Good Will Tour

Major Herdect A. Dargue of Washington DC and flyer Walter Lechnes of Trenton ND plan a two plane Good Will tour across West Virginia. They depart Charleston tomorrow forenoon after a stop in Clarksburg to brief local business leaders on Central and South American markets.

A. Dargue Washington, D. C Walter Lechnes Trenton Charleston Clarksburg W. Va West Virgina Central South America Dargue Kanawha City Kanawha River Charleston Kignanis Cid

Jugo Slav and Albania Break in Belgrade Diffusion

Belgrade reports indicate Yugoslavia has broken diplomatic relations with Albania. The move followed Albania's arrest of an envoy's attaché in Tirana on espionage charges. Yugoslav authorities demanded immunity for the captured diplomat but Albania claimed he is an Albanian citizen without immunity.

Belgrade Jugoslavia Alpania Jugo Slav Legation Durazzo Spelara Jugi Binvla Tirana Jugo Slav Legation Albania Jugo Slovia Gjouradhkuviten Uy Blav Legation Tirang Jugo Alav

Coal Men React To Rate Ruling In Washington Meeting

West Virginia operators who met in Washington with Tilicond representatives discuss the Interstate Commerce Commission order giving Pittsburgh and eastern Ohio railways extra freight advantages of twenty cents per ton. A special shippers committee will stay in contact with Chesapeage and Ohio, Norfolk and Western, and Louisville and Nashville railroads to push lower rates from southern carriers to offset northern advantages. Disputes emerge among attorneys over whether the order is a trick decision and whether southern roads should lower rates to meet northbound changes.

West ‘Virginia Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Fittsburgh Eastern Ohio Havo C. Dickinson Dicklogan Fuel Company Chesapeage and Ohio Norfolk and Western Louisville and Nashville Pittsburgh Governmental Race Agency Lince Lsa Hom Henry O.hall Woodlock Aeald

City Dig From Fire Ruins Montgomery Mass Destruction

Fire swept through Montgomery causing over two million dollars in losses. Fifty eight buildings damaged or destroyed within two blocks. business houses suffered in smoke water and heat. National guardsmen patrolled streets as crews cleared rubble and assessed damage.

Montgomery Ala Mont Coolidge Paschmans Washington

Marines Land at Tien Tsin to Meet General Butler

The first detachment of American marines arrived by lighter at Tien Tsun tonight, greeted by General Smedley Butler and army representatives. Field artillery and equipment for about 1400 men were staged along the Pei Ho river as the troops moved to readiness.

Tien Tsin Smedley Butler Army Gow Deung Pei Ho River

Water War Flare Hits Owens Valley Aqueduct

Inyo county erupts in a fresh water war blast as dynamite shatters a 12 mile open conduit south of Lone Pine near Cottonwood Canyon. The Owens Valley clash with Los Angeles over water rights continues with repairs expected and water restored by tomorrow night. Local small business owners demand compensation for revenue losses as rifts in the long dispute persist.

Bishop Cal Los Angeles Aqueduct California Los Angeles Water and Power Commission Owens Valley Lone Pine Cottonwood Can Araployes

Lindy climbs crow's nest to view Bellanca plane

On June 5 aboard the cruiser Memphis Captain Lindbergh scanned skies for the Bellanca plane carrying Clarence Chamberlin and Charles Levine. He found no sight of the Columbia, though the ship circled Majestic five miles to starboard. Lindbergh spent a restful morning aboard, greeted by the chaplain and crew, looking fresher yet still wary, as autograph seekers pressed for a glimpse. The report notes his calm, hopeful mood and ongoing interest in the Columbia’s progress.

William Willman fCoprment Ty Universal Service Eiedbergh Bellanca Clarence Chambertin Charles Levine Maurstenta Meimphis Memphis Columbia Lindbergh Mahohey Red Air Lines Spirit of St. Louis Roess Europe Fuer Kort Lindbergh Tater Leutenant Earl Criger Starw Board Aidy Ramit Gignal Flaya Maxaphone Violln Cordnet Tramhong Admiral Burrage Lembbergh Thea Jindy Frealer Lindberg New York Dis Ayer Shapinin Memphia Lingbergs Ad'6 Hutless Lindy Lindy Is St Home, Fres To Wader Choasén Agasick Constanly Bellance Pege Twa

Nighttime river mishaps and party gossip in Olcott

Nellin Harmon and Sybis Glenn recount a wild, laughter filled night by the crick with Noah Harrieon and others. Sylvia slips on wet rocks, Nelite hurts her heel, and Hippo suffers a fire scare while a party table tale winds on. Continued on Page Tro.

Nellin Harmon Sybis Glenn Noah Elbo Yippo Johnron Hippo Hanily Tyler

American Envoy Taken To Field In Berlin Welcome

In Berlin on June 6 crowds gathered at Tempelhofer Field as the Columbia from New York neared. The American Ambassador Jacob Gould Schurman and staff arrived around midnight while security and crowd control limited close access. Temperatures and conditions allowed a moonlit reception, with aviation officials and reporters shaping a dramatic landing vigil.

Berlin Tempelhofer Field Junker Columbia New York Tempelt Henry Jacob Gould Schurmen Shamberiin Levine Frea Aviatora

Conley to Receive Phi Beta Kappa Honors in Morgantown

Morgantown June 5 Phi Beta Kappa west Virginia chapter holds commencement exeretion at West Virginia University tomorrow. The meeting will confer membership on several noted locals including Captain Geryn M. Alexander of Monongalia West Penn, W G Conley attorney at law and state board of education member, Dr J Cooke medical faculty at Washington University, J P Marsh secretary state board of education, and D B Reger member of the West Virginia Geological Survey.

Atate Board of Education Charleston J. ©. Cooke Membre Washington University St. Louie J. P. Marah State Board of Education

New York Goes Wild Over Chamberlin Feat

U S correspondent reports New York erupts as Clarence Chamberlin and Charles Levine fly from Germany linking the U S and Germany by air. Crowds celebrate, trains and hotels host crowds, wives express joy, and Bellanca craft attracts global attention amid celebratory displays and long night bulletins.

New York Chamberlin

Explosion at Fort Leaves Many Dead and Wounded

An explosion at noon today at Fort VeanoaW injures or kills many in the garrison. The blast damages a church and other buildings. One hundred men are stated to be wounded with several killed. several lost their sight. The event leaves the remainder seriously injured or dead.

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Claremore Citizen Letter Critiques Headlines On Lindbergh

A Claremore Oklahoma reader blasts headline writers for labeling Lindbergh as lucky. The letter urges boycotts of papers that use that wording and criticizes press portrayal of public figures. It notes a printing error misreporting a New Orleans benefit total and reflects local sentiment.

Mother of Chamberlin Expresses Little Worry

OMARA Neb June 5 The mother of Slew Chamberlin says she fears little for her son despite the anxious day as he pilots the Bellanca monoplane toward Bertin India. Chamberlin and backer Charles Lavine followed dispatches on the night progress of the daring flight. Mrs Chamberlin says she is not worried and trusts in him to complete the mission as plans unfold from Denton Illinois to the Atlantic route.

Omara Neb E. C. Chamberlin Camberlin Charles Lavine Bertin India Bellanca Columbia Mes. Chamberlin Associated Press Aovening Son Clapkace Chambérlins George ML Beemang

Lindbergh Style Flight Lands After Fuel Shortage

Berlin reports a plane forced to land 110 miles southwest of the city due to gasoline shortage. The Columbia refueled and resumed toward Berlin, with claims of a world distance record similar to Lindbergh’s. The event drew astonished crowds as the aircraft returned to enable further coverage.

Berlin Columbia Eisleben Colombia Ber Das.striv Charberlin

Bellanca Plane Log Details Hops Over Atlantic Route

A Bellanca aircraft log from a Associated Press report details a flight path from Roosevelt to Europe with multiple coastal sightings and times. The log lists passes over Ware, La Fave harbor, Shig Gerdge Menthouse, Cape Race, and Cape Bon, with Transylvania and England as referenced observation points.

Bellanca B.D. T Roosevelt Pield New York Norte Weat Marsheld Maws Ware Mouth Fave Harbor Nes Shig Bellly Islamds Stealiner Transylvania Land's Oateed England Bund Germany

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