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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1928

Page

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Rival candidates pool forces as last resort against Hoover

Kansas City June 72 rivals of Herbert Hoover for the presidential nomination unite under a single command to stop Hoover at the national convention. Loucha L Emmerson leads a unified campaign with Hanne McCormick in charge of publicity as delegates unionize to win 193 to 90 delegate votes.

Hoover Asociated Kansas City Herbert Hoover Lowfien Watson Curtin Goff Loucha L. Emmerson Ils Incl Laws Gen Iranna Hanne McCormick Wiliam McKinley Howe Finois Lowdon Almont RK Arthur M. Hyde Missouri London Bere James W. Good

Wright of Williston in Dinner Party Incident

An eyewitness report describes Mrs. Brown choking during a dinner at Willie Willis's home. She collapsed after a remark about dessert was made, and her breathing was affected, prompting concern from attendees and a call for medical aid.

Arrested Man Sues Abe Cohen Over Assault Damages

City of Charleston ex ret Calvin Wright sues I A Cohen and others for 83560 in damages claiming assault and threats with a revolver during an arrest in Charleston on May 33. The suit names American Surety Co as bond provider and cites police involvement led by Det. Fig HI and Officer Thaxton.

W. L. Price I. A Charleston J. Raymond Gordon Calvin Wright City of Charleston Veraus I. A. Cohen Gordon Hir Tonen Federal Prohibition Service Conen Cohen United States Court West Bide West Charleston Wright Charleston Street Delaware Avenue

Recount Expands GOP Gains After Sheriff Race

A recount shows the defeated sheriff candidate gaining additional votes across six precincts counted Thursday, broadening the GOP’s margins in the race. The tally confirms the outcome while adding support to the party’s claimed lead in the sheriff contest.

Ballot Tampering Allegations Highlight Charleston Recount

Recount across six Charleston precincts shows gains for Browder and Jenkins amid suspicions of ballot manipulation. Grant Hall accuses an election officer of erasing or altering 132 ballots in precinct 2, while Emery Stone and George Gashorn withdraw recount bids.

Charleston J. EH. Browder D. L. Salisbury Salisbury Sraweer Browder C.redarrett Stane Gashorn Jarrett Uipo Coublerr Grant P. Hall Browder and Jenkins Hall Tleer Tatatea Chatre E Taurism Jim Thomas Walter Thomas P. Metheny Ballabury Grant Copenhower Lantam Columm

Burton Announces For Senate Seat

Washington June 7 Representative Theodore E Burton of Cleveland announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination to the Ohio senate seat to replace the late Willis Burton says he will back Hoover for the presidential nomination and supports Coolidge era Republican policies Burton served in the senate 1809 to 1815 and in the House multiple terms beginning 1889 through 1921 with a continuous tenure since 1921

Washington Theodore £. Burton Cleveland Senate Willis Ohio Burton Hoover Plso Repubican Coolidge Jeffernott Ohio

Fire and blast drive Hollywood stars from cafe scene

Hollywood June 7 A blast followed a blaze at the Russian Bagia Cafetera as Charles Chaplin and other film figures fled. Deputy sheriffs hunt for M Javaho Topaze part owner amid reports of $10,000 insurance. Eight injured two seriously include Theodore Lodi Sotteky and Irving Strother. An Army party including Bud Hin wife John McCormick Colleen Moore and others escaped before the explosion. Investigators found canisters and a soaked fuse indicating a bomb alert.

Associated Hollywood Cal Charles Chaplin M. Javaho Topaze Theodore Lodi- Sotteky Irving H. Strother Chaplin John McCormick Bud Hin Colleen Moore Marquis de la Palaine Gloria Swanson Renge Adoree Jack Dempsey Estelle Taylor

Altoona Amateur Reports Nobile Italia Crash Message

An Altoona wireless amateur Clyde Amos reported a message said to be from the Nobile party in the Arctic claiming the Italia crashed against a mountain. The message noted survivors and injuries but mixed details, with time not confirmed. The report discusses station specifics and possible origins, comparing to earlier Soviet rescue appeals and remote Arctic locations.

Italia Altoona Tnight Ruah SOS OS Rao Rag Sero Mobile Ames GMV Sipsteur Net Tate Vallege Amon ENR SaGital

Appeal Granted In Cargo Case Involving Rates Reduction

Federal Judge George W. McGlintic allowed the Interstate Commerce Commission to seek Supreme Court review of a rail rate case. The reversal concerns a 20 cent per ton run freight rate cut on coal shipments to ports. The appeal covers eighteen claimed errors from a Richmond Va decision after a lengthy hearing.

George W. McGlintic Cera Taerce Commission United States Supreme Court Southern Railroads Ingo Effec Blackburn Esterime Solicitor General of the United States P. J. Farrell Daniel W. Snowlton Richmond Circuit Court John J. Pars?ec Eliott Northcott Medtatic West Virginia Kentucky Plaintitt District Court Cobian

Surveys in Mine Merger Completed

Bluefield June 7 Associated Press reports surveys determining the advisability of merging mines in southern West Virginia's smokeless coal fields have been finished. The merger committee chaired by Isaac T. IMano B H Gross and P M Snyder prepared valuation figures to be shared with mine owners soon. A sub-committee was named to review figures and advise on proceeding. About 16 million tons of annual production are not part of the tentative merger plan, with 6 million tons not involved due to captive use.

Associated Press Bluefield West Virginia Isaac T. Imano Pocahontas Puel Company B.H. Gross New River Company P. M. Snyder

Nine Convicted in Moonshiners Feud in Kentucky

In Shepardsville Kentucky on June 7 nine men including magistrate Joan Barton and Frank Kinder were convicted of murder for burning a Browning settlement home to raid a moonshine operation. They killed Mrs Kate Browning and wounded others as the cabin burned. witnesses from the Browning family testified, breaking alibis and sealing life sentences.

Associated Press Shepheldeville Prohibition Joan Barton Frank Kinder James Harris Elmer Clarence Crenshaw Prank Leslie, Selby Golden Hodge Kentucky Kate Browning Browning Settlement Here

Mabel Bell Delays Transatlantic Flight By Fog

Mabel Bell and crew failed to depart Curtiss Field as fog and clouds blocked the Maine coast route to Old Orchard. Weather officials warned fog would persist tomorrow, delaying the first planned Atlantic crossing. Amelia Earhart and Ruth Nichols still poised for later attempts.

Six Die in Mackinaw Crossing Crash In Illini State

Six persons died when a Big Four passenger train struck their auto near Mackinaw Illinois as they returned from a cemetery visit. Victims included three children aged three to seven and Mrs G Hasty. The accident occurred after the car skidded under the wheels despite brakes.

Breset Peoria Mackinaw Big Four Runson Hasty Teddy Kilby Lawrence

Southern Cross Flies 1762 Miles Toward Brisbane

The trans Pacific monoplane Southern Cross departed Naselai Beach near Suva Fiji for Brisbane Australia at 2 52 p m local time carrying four crew members Captain Charles Kingsford Smith Charles Ander and navigators Harry Lyon and James Warne The aircraft aims to complete the 1762 mile leg in 18 to 20 hours as it continues toward Sydney with plans to land in Brisbane then proceed to Sydney on arrival aids include 990 gallons of fuel being shuttled ashore to refuel and delays due to rough seas pushed takeoff back by one day

Nagelai Beach Sydney Associated Press Suva Fiji Southern Cross Naselai Beach Brisbane Australia Pacific Coast United States Charles Kingsford-Smith Charles Harry Lyon Jamez Warne Americana Spectacles Lyon Hhis Spectaclen Oakland Cal Wheeler Field Mondalu Hawaiis Lyor Warner Oskinad Ohi Brisbanne Suva Lo Naselai Beach Chamois South Pacific Ocean Watera Ejeynity Islands New Caledonia Kingaford- Binith Suve Buva Nanelal Beach Asociated SAN Prancisco Tyoneeval Southern Crass Pacific Cheerio of. Yim

Will Rogers Reflects On Hoover Support In Chicago

Dr June7 travels from California to Chicago by air mail arriving within a day of Bever ly trip. He notes Iowa and Nebraska planting corn while farms ask what needed, and observes politicians opposing Hoover while the public backs him. A Hollywood cafe blast is referenced with a mix of media humor.

Chicago California Air Mall Old Beverly Iowa Nebraska Hoover Hollywood Charlie Will Rogers

Oil Tank Leak Delays Transatlantic Flight

Wilmer Stultz in the monoplane Friendship postpones the Europe takeoff due to a small oil tank leak. Repairs completed. weather remains a factor with rain and fog forecast. Co pilot Lou Gordon and Amelia Earhart aboard, while Mabel Bell’s transatlantic attempt looms as rivals watch.

Ibs Associated Ly Associated Press Trepasset Wilmer Stultz Europe Eshler Snabba Stultz Lou Gordon Amella Earhart Maebel Boh Miss Earhart Roosevelt Field Columbia Frriendship Misa Harhart Miss Bell Mabel Bell

Paris Scramble for 30 Million Widow Attracts Suitors

Paris swarms after Eleanor Davis widow of Sir Mortimer Davis the Canadian magnate, dubbed the thirty million dollar widow. Three leading suitors emerge Baron Maurice de Rothschild Camillo Aldao and Eric Loder with ties to racing, politics and society as Eleanor travels from New Orleans to Cannes and beyond in gossip tied to her late husband and former marriages.

Universal Setyce Paris Eleanor Davis Mortimer Davis New Orleans Eleanor Curran Maontica da Rothschild Camillo Aldao Eric Loder Eleanor Tinian Vicersonsul Morini Samuel P. Colt Ethel Barrymore Mortimer Cannes Baron Maurice Edmond Rothschild Rondon Vicenna Frankfort Maurice Phen Millonale Fils Chamarr of Deputies Endy Dar Vis Cherbong Parlat Canada Rue de la Paix Gouls Cartier M. Cartier Ue Shamener Camilio Aidso Parle France Mabel Bell Miramar Eric Loder Beothand Indianapolis

Convicted Rioters Sentenced to Die in California

In Sacramento on June 7 six leaders of a riot conspiracy were sentenced to death for first degree murder of George Baker at Folsom prison. Judge Malcolm Glenn ruled they will be hanged at the prison. Named leaders include Anthony actingleader, Rey Stoxes, James Kegg, Eugene Crosby, Waller, and Albert M. Stewart. New directors for 22 of 48 states were named at San Antonio for the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Other directors listed include Mia J. W. Avirgtt-Thames Cumberland and Mrs. B. Glasscock Morgantown.

Sacramento Galif Folsom George Baker Trusty Malcolm Glenn Anthony Rey Stoxes James Kegg Eugene Crosby Waller & Eprre Albert M. Stewart San Antonio General Federation of Women's Clubs Mia J. W. Avirgtt

Trans-Continental Non-Stop Hop Sets Record Attempt

A team led by Jude T. Ban Diego Putt and Lee Schoenhelr with Barry Tucker took off from Curtin Field aiming for a nonstop flight to break the 58 hour return record set in 1938 by Oakley G. Kelly and John A. Macheady of Oakley.

Ban Diego Caur Jude T— Putte Lee Schoenhelr Barry Tucker

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