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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1924
Page
1
Illinois politician Lowden formally declares he will not accept the Republican vice presidential nomination. The statement signals uncertainty about full withdrawal from the race as party leaders weigh the impact on the convention and future ballot strategies.
A letter to Robertson Browne discusses Smith’s stance against modifying Prohibition. The writer argues for a constitutional framework in which Congress sets maximum alcoholic content while states regulate enforcement. The piece cites Governor Bowne and mentions the Ku Klux Klan’s alleged influence on prohibition debates.
U S World Fliers landed at Hong Kong amid typhoon danger as planes battled heavy seas and poor visibility. The squadron reportedly faced turbulent weather and navigational challenges, with one aircraft reportedly forced to ditch near the harbor while crews struggled to regain control.
Miller and Will demand the right to rule France as they prepare to present a message at Tuesday session. They argue constitution violations by President and warn against a dangerous step. The ceremony features ministers and deputies as France faces a pivotal political moment amid cheering and tension in Paris.
A seven year old boy, son of Henry Plevada, was struck by a car on Marble Street Saturday afternoon. He was taken to a nearby physician for treatment and remained under care for several days as surgeons reported his condition hopefully improving. The driver, James Matt, fled the scene but was later found by police.
Washington reporters note the Senate authorized broad probes across multiple subjects. The Judiciary panel plans hearings on topics from enforcement to internal affairs and the Department of Deaths program, with leaders urging continued scrutiny into government activities this summer.
Victims of a fatal lightning strike emerge as prominent civic figures in Charleston and surrounding regions. The text documents Captain Avis and several local leaders, detailing education, marriages, and lengthy legal and civic careers across Virginia and West Virginia, culminating in roles tied to gas and public service.
Rival camps begin competing over a proposed amendment granting equal legal rights for women. Leaders include Mina Belle Sherwin of Cleveland and Julia Lathrop of Abbage, heading opposing factions within the national league of women voters, while clear tensions mark the early stage of the debate.
At noon yesterday a bolt of lightning ripped through a summer house on the Edgewood Country Club course. Captain S. B. Avis and RG Altiver, prominent West Virginia attorneys, were killed instantly. H. G. Scott survived, the lone witness, as the trio sheltered from a growing storm. Scott rushed to summon aid while Altizer’s and Avis’s clubs burned in their hands, and the roof bore the bolt’s destructive force. The two men were among West Virginia’s leading legal figures. Scott, a director of United Fuel, escaped unhurt. The incident left the grounds in shock as observers recounted the dramatic, fatal strike and the survivor’s narrow exit.
A severe morning storm swept Charleston from the north, bringing fierce lightning and thunder, downpours, and strong winds. The Edgewood country club suffered a double tragedy as telephone lines and telegraphs were crippled and streets flooded, forcing motorists to seek shelter. Local services and churches experienced water damage as storm debris and downed limbs clogged roadways.
A destructive tornado swept through the state causing at least one fatality and extensive damage. Reports list damaged homes, downed wires, and ruined structures across several towns. Authorities assess damages at over a million dollars as rescue crews search affected neighborhoods.
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