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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1928

Page

8

Shriners Gather in Lewisburg for Ceremonies Led by Dice

Benl Kedem temple members of the Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine plan a Friday in Lewisburg with ceremonies led by John C. Dice illustrious potentate. The schedule includes a business meeting, lunch, candidates report, a parade, band concert, ceremonial session, banquet, and a dance at Greenbrier College with many members traveling from Charleston and across West Virginia.

Benl-Kedem Tes Charleston West Virginia Tegret Guy Www Ven Horn Teas Tolloiva John C. Dice Lustrious Potentare Charis F. Armitage Rabban Noyes Burlew Williaxa Abney Coleman A. Strate Sanistani Rabban Guy W. van Horn Oriental Guide Josoph Rutter George E. Sutherland Dr. C. A. Ray George HM. Wiamson Fiberta A. Pruth Robert M. Balt Thomas J. Macon Imperial Council Beth ©. Smonge Gary Hog Pat M. Wilson Vuatese Robert BE. McCabe George W. McClintic Daniel H. Cates R. M. Betl A. B. C. Bray C. N. McWhorter Onarios & Dice C. L. Wyatt EH. L. van Sickler Phil M. Conley C. E. Boone W. L. Tabscott D. H. Curry Dr. C. 8. Coffman J. O H. Bibold Frank Barty W. J. BteLaugnlin J. Carrot Johns Charlies Wheelwright J. Wace Bal ’ Ink C. Bray Chaleon E. But Corman W. van Horn Gevland Butte Bolling Chase J. D. Micke Hubert Kohals GC. P. Dickson J. W. de Weber BR. F. Dunlap B. M. Higginbotham Raymong Bright Wiliam Morgen Dr. Goodman A. West F. H. Anschutz J . W. Sydenstricker R. SB. Hickman

Hoover smothers foes in contests for nomination

Hoover backers win multiple contests and argue for delegation support as tensions blur lines in state and district contests. The sixth Louisiana district unit and other races shift to Walter L. Cohen and Port Rico seats amid withdrawals and uncommitted delegates.

Hoover Hoover Managera Ogeorgia Louisiana Hoovtt Hret Walter L. Cohen New Oron Cohen Ooin Curtin Rensns Caroline Wational Commisteeman Joe” Tolbert Te Tolbert Ralph E Williams Oregon Porto Rico Ornamache Présa Itn Cmae Cotumbin Lowden

Enthusiasm for Hoover Growing Among Delegates

The text notes mounting enthusiasm for Hoover among farmers and delegates as final nominations loom. It references eminent leaders like Secretary Mellon and influential senators expected to shape the Pennsylvanian delegation’s choice.

Joma Gserstary Mellon

Felonious Cutting Charges Arrests in Dryden Street Incident

A cutting scrape in Dryden Street led Eugene Kelly and Maria Smith to Charleston General Hospital with knife slash injuries. Kelly faced felonious cutting charges and was released on bond of 300. Dalton Hell and Rhodian Jones were also arrested in a three person fight with Jones charged for assault. Emily Jones released shortly after custody.

Dryden Street Eugene Kelly Maria Smith Charleston General Hospital Emily Henry Ruse Dalton Hell Rhoridan Jones Teen Jones

Fraud charges loom in GOP primary recount details

Kanawha County totals show wide GOP results with names like Elmer Mediey and Florence Reed amid a recount request by Mr. Rummel. Official tallies include Governor Carpenter, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General, and numerous legislative races with multiple districts and committees listed.

Few Justice of the Peace Cabin Creek Elmer Mediey Board of Education Ebie Florence Reed Eighth Ward Harry Johnson Elijah Peck Malden Florente Reynolds Elk District Melton Crowcin Elk F. C. Patterson Mittee T. W. Wallagh Sandy Eremmdrude Arnold Bailey Hogg Taylor Wilkinson Whison Campbell Chambers Garvey Toothman Ramesy Plymale Brate Lawnon Meadows Croft Wen Thurmond Sree Meee Stephenson Watts Blackwood Blount Assensor Allen Mackney Lloyd Cole Pieid Howie Alexander Poe Brown Bumpus Burgess Donnally Ells Hamb Johnson Kuhn Manson Moler Payne Parson Ray Richardson Thomas

Delegate list 18 announced by Sharp in Mason County

In Mason County and the fourth district the delegate race remains tight with Smith leading Corbly and Stout in late tabulations. Presidential returns from 3,250 precincts show Hoover ahead of Got in the Republican race while Al Smith leads Reed in the Democratic contest. An independent bid for Marshall County commissioner emerges after primary losses.

C. C. Chambers Mason County John L. Hawkins Isfmith Lawrence J. Corbly Smith Walter £. Stout Corbly Inez Anti- Smith Quy D Commerce Hoover Alfred £. Smith James A. Reed

Nitro News Glimpses of Local Events and Games

Local notes report Garden party at Twenty-first Street hosted by Mrs Alderson with a long list of attendees and rose theme decorations. Upcoming Lyric Theatre show changes, and a wedding of Hicks Mayes at Ninth Street home. Pool Music vs Nitro baseball at Nitro diamond Sunday. Norfolk State star players released. Mrs Oldham returns home after major surgery at Charleston hospital.

J. C Jordan Robert L. Staley W. O. Weltman H. K. Miller C. R. Dawson Wiliam A. B. Vivian Winfield Scott Alderson Hicke-Mayes Thema Hicks Airs J. £. Hicks A. M. Mayes Joe O. L. Hawkins Methodist Episcopal Church E. M. Roberts Mayes Friends Ninth Street Plymouth Gallipolis

Dr Krieg's Rose Wins Crown at Show in Charleston

The Charleston Rose Show crowned Dr Arch Krieg's Rose Queen of the Show in a community event drawing exhibitors from the city and surrounding areas. Awards honored numerous rose varieties across climbing, hybrid tea, white and yellow groups with many residents and local estates featured in the winner list.

DR. Krieg Lacy Ashtown Ethel Faulkner Silver Moon Arch Krieg A. I. Davis Harriet Davin Mary Wallace George B. Couch Aso Stuand Fred Aud W. van Piees Fred Auld Huey Charles E. Ward Paul Stephenson Robertson Lady Willogdon McCabe G. C. Gallaher W. A. Thornhill Kaiserin Augusta Viktoria Killarney T. R. Thomas W. W. Warwick B. A. Wise Betty Padre Paul Mee Tro Awerd F. L. Auld Ville de Perils Walter E. Clark Aaron Ward Harry Thomas Noard Duchess of Wellington George B. A. Wie Charies Ward

Mexico and Catholics Talk Peace Amid Negotiations

Exiled archbishop Leopoldo Ruiz of Michoata meets with Calles emissaries as talks proceed toward settling religious tensions in Mexico. President Calles aims to modify laws without destroying church rights. progress remains uncertain. Ambassador Dwight W. Morrow comments and plans July return from Maine.

New York Dwight W. Morrow Uniten Mexico Leopoldo Ruiz Michoatsa Vatican Calles Wham Mostow Rula Mexico City Merrow Morrow Maine

Thirteen Couples Left in Marathon Dance Contest

Thirteen couples remain in the endurance dance contest at the Coliseum Chicago after a field of 139 started last Saturday. The leaders are A Franksen with Marion Stauser, Walter Trafsky with Marcella Meadows, and Wick Wenvich with Peggy Downing. These pairs are within twenty hours of a non stop record and are monitored by trainers including King Brady of Northwestern University.

Chicago Coliseum Pittsburgh A. Franksen Marion Stauser Evanston Walter Trafsky Marcella Meadows Wick Wenvich Peggy Downing New York King Brady Northwestern University

Schuck to Second Nomination of Goff at Kansas City

Wheeling attorney Charles J. Schuck announced tonight he was chosen to see and the nomination of Senator Guy D. Goff as Republican candidate for President at the Kansas City convention. A. A. Lilly of Charleston would place Goff in nomination. Beck is a delegate from the first district. Various rose show classes and awards are listed with winners and exhibitors.

Wheeling Charles J. Schuck Tonigh Guy D. Goff Kansas City Schuck A. A. Lilly Charleston Goff Sunguneedt Beck

Convention Sidelights on the Hoover Contested Delegations

Kansas City June 6 The Republican committee fights rival Southern delegations as farmers and supporters of Coolidge gird for the convention. Elmer E. Bullis advances his protest, while a young delegate from Alaska appears the tiniest attendee. Kansas City buzzes with banners and a Kuba band of forty pieces. Ticket scalpers set prices at thirty five dollars daily or one hundred for the convention.

Kansas City Ma~onal Republican Committee Herbert Hoover Lee Hoover Texas Houston Londen Camp Coolidge Elmer E. Bulli Sigealnet Martin Barnhart Hoffman Alu- Danin Joe Cannon Miles Noxon San Francisco

Gleanings From Police Blotter Shooting The Villain

Police blotter notes pie throwing at a theatre screen valued at 200 with kids using rubber bands to pelt the star. Auto thefts include sedans and touring cars reported by various owners, some recovered. A false check case, porch thefts, and small-change burglaries are listed along with fishing gear stolen from Broad Street area.

R. E Efigland Sn @uarrier street Villian L. L. Shore Goshorn Street H. A. Wallace Lee Street New York Central Station J. A. Greenlee Edgewood Avenue Bigley Nove Due Birch Street Co. L| Kneisley Ruttner Avenue Summers Street Ira Boggs Pinch Dickinson Street Leonard Mose Gootman Jackson Brotherton Washington Street

Smoot Drafts Planks for GOP Platform

Senator Borph of Idaho drafts several planks for the Republican National convention platform. Topics include prohibition corruption in government and elections the outlawry of war the farm problem and FTC investigations of utilities associations.

Washington Borph Idaho Resolutions Committee Federal Trade Commission

Miner Accuses Union Leaders in Blast Plot Trial

Chambersburg resident Ciokbi Querino testifies in the Monongah mine bombing case linking William Dineen Van A. Bittner Tory Tett to the alleged plot. Defense seeks to dismiss for coercion as witnesses describe explosive handling and the plan to blow up the Mopongah mine. The trial resumes with further questioning.

Fatrmont Ciokbi Querino Alas Gam Ciotti Chambersburg Monongaa Consolidation Goat Company William Dineen United Mine Pittsburgh van A. Bittnav Internationa Tory Tetl Querino T. C. Townsend Union West Virginia West Virgina Dineen Toey Toney Mopongah John Bostic George Cole Monongah Quervid Bostic Miie Brown

Mabel Joins In Race To Europe Flight Plan Details

Miss Amelia Earhart and two companions faced unfavorable weather in Trepassey Newfoundland as they planned a trans Atlantic attempt. Pilot Wilmer Bruty and Lou Gordon scouted possible takeoff sites while Earhart refrained from predicting when a flight might be tried.

Mabel Europe Bolt Trepassey M. P England Oliver le Boutillier Miss Holts Arthur Argiss le Boutilier Weather Bureau James H. Kimbst Great Circle Argies British Flying Corps Montclatr J. Argies Boin Omaha Neb Toronto Ont Associated’ Press pDi Trepassey Bay Amelia Harhart Atlantic Wilmer ‘Brulty Lou Gordon Mechanis Misa Earhart

Obituary notices for Menger Lucas and Cato appear in South Charleston

Funeral services for Dennis Menger who died Tuesday at his home in South Charleston will be held today at 9 a.m. at St. Anthony's Church with burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Mrs Ela Murphy and Mamie Zimmerman attend from out of town. The funeral of W H Lucas of Big Chimney, killed in a car crash near his home, is at his Big Chimney residence with burial in Funeral Memorial Park. Lucas is survived by his wife, mother, two sisters, three brothers, and three children. Barney A Cato, 53, dies Tuesday at his Kanawha City home. funeral this afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment at Funeral Memorial Park.

W. H. Lucas Bil'l Ghimney Big Chimney Lucas South Penn Ofti Company Mras Geatler Dpe Lucas Chiltdren Grady Harry Irene Sarney A. Cato Barney A. Cato Ding Kanawin City Arthur Raymond Dorothy Gay Mildred Cato RuthiCato Funet, Memorial Park

China’s Diplomatic Service Sinks Under Peking Debt

China faces a collapsing diplomatic corps as funds from the Peking government fail to arrive. Only seven ministers remain abroad, four in Europe and three in the Americas, with salaries in arrears for two years and the service on the verge of collapse. Wang Yin-tai, former foreign minister, cited systemic financial failure and widespread arrears while noting shifting trade patterns as the United States exported more than it imported in vegetables over the last year.

Peking Europe Americas Wang Yin-tai

Trial Arguments Halt In Senate Inquiry Over Quorum

Washington June trial hearings stalled as counsel argued to strike testimony about senators at senate committee meetings. Robert W Stewart refused to answer questions as Robert Ingham Munck prepared to produce official minutes. The dispute centers on whether a quorum was present for actions and whether testimony from Edward D Butlock and others should be admitted.

Washington Senate Committee Robert Ingham Munck Legaity Frank J. Hogan Stewart Standard Oil Company of Indiana Senate Continental Trading Company Hogan Stewarts Leo A. Rover Edward d. Butlock Indiang Rovers Iddons

Two Die When Car Skids Off Embankment At Monongah

Hary Deem a 35 year old miner was killed when his car ran over a 100 foot embankment near Monongah Lewis Pyles was slightly injured Coroner Fred L Jedkins Marion county said Deem likely drove off the bank while under the influence of alcohol He is survived by his widow and two children.

Fairmont Hary Deem Lewis Pyles Monongah Fred L. Jedkins Marion County Witneases Deem Deen

Arrests Reported by State Prohibition Department

Seventy three arrests were logged yesterday with Kanawha county showing several. Gilbert of Rayford and Leon Vors of Rexford were jailed after pleading guilty to liquor charges. Bert McCormack of Chesapeake paid fines and served time for possessing large barrels of mash. Georgia Cole Charleston and Annie Jackson Charleston face liquor charges with federal agents involved. Eva Martin Charleston is held for hearing on whiskey possession.

State Prohibition Department Kanawha Ah Gilbert Rayford Roy Pratrice Hugheston Leon Vors Rexford Ox Igo Hugheston Triad Bert McCormack Chesapeake H.C. Pusate Fugue Georgia Cole Charleston J. B. Downey Taylor and Hundley J. G. Finney jPtade South Lillian Froley Downey Taylor and Hundley Mqnor Howes Federal Court Annie Jackson Somerriie Hunding Lguer Eva Martin Zirkie

Alumni re elect Mullensex as president at Davis and Elkins

D An de and alumni re elect Mullensex president of the Davis and Elkins College Alumni Association at the AGM during the twenty fourth commencement. Benton Talbott was chosen vice president Virgie Barris named secretary Bayard Green elected treasurer Governor Gore gave the commencement address. Twenty three seniors earned degrees and thirty from the Teachers Training and Commercial school received diplomas.

Elkins H. P. Mullensex Clarkshire Davis and Elkins College Alumni Association Agnuel Hela Benton Talbott Bikins College Traculoy Virgie Barris Bayard Green Elkins High School Xullennex West Virginia Univority Alumni Athletic Board Howard M. Gore

Colgate’s Dental Cream Proved to Improve Teeth

The advertisement touts Colgate's dental cream as a safe guide to attractive teeth. It cites long term use by thousands worldwide and invites readers to compare Colgate's with their current cream, offering a free sample via coupon.

Alice Mohen Colgate Colgate’s

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