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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1926

Page

8

Taylor Favors Free Steamer to Paris for Veterans

Washington June 9 Representative J Altre Taylor introduced a bill in Congress to provide free transportation for World War veterans to attend the American Legion convention in Paris in 1930. The proposal authorizes use of government ships to carry veterans at cost with no penalties, arguing it would honor service and ease travel costs. The drive aims to mobilize support in the House and among World War veterans for passage despite opposition.

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Civitan Club Plans Annual Boat Ride Tonight

Civitan Club hosts its annual boat excursion tonight leaving from the foot of Main Street at eight o clock. Miss Florence Kuhn addressed yesterday's luncheon, praising county education and urging Civitan members to engage with local schools and curricula.

Civitan Club Kanawha Cleef Florence Kuhn

Writ of error granted in Cabell County case

Rutherford Motherford, ex patrolman from Huntington, has a writ of error issued by the Supreme Court regarding the conviction of Herbert Bowen, 22, a painter. Bond forfeiture of 4,000 stands, and Rutherford’s whereabouts remain a county mystery as counsel hopes a timely return and surrender.

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Local Charleston Socials and News notes from Men and Mills

Charleston residents are hosting and visiting, with many family and social exchanges. Attendees include Mrs Co N Ceffman, Mr and Mrs Lefay, Dr and Mrs T H Tompkins, Miss Margaret Jarrett, and Mrs Lizzie Taylor among others. travel plans to New York and Europe are noted, along with school events attended by Margaret Jarrett and Merman Weis. Community visits, guests, and a fire department response are briefly recorded.

Raverend Mra Co N. Ceffman Charleston Tuasday Mattie McClung Allen Mian Dann Pole Hove Lefay Lizsale Taylor Jarrett Miss Margaret Wil Culeer Military School Merman Weis Charles T. H. Tomapkink Minn Lien Carr Lone Sr. West Skinner New York Europe George Willa Mohler Charles Erwin Iiss Thanche Yunghlut Cintinnath Ilereford Hoersty Tuestay Iiner Mre Mia Val Hiner Nitro Mise Jeane Foley Harriaontarg Miow Meta White Mary Moora Mies Louten Cunningham Wuntington W. Va G. Davie Kentucky Jates Moore Small Wen Noah Moore Colleenot Vewls Steanoke Berwin Garter Nave Logan Carter W. Carter

Lancaster Speaker Heads West Virginia Manufacturers Meeting

Lancaster speaks to factory heads at the West Virginia Manufacturers Association meeting in Markersbara. The general manager of The Eleatee metallurgiony company will outline electric power use and wage negotiations while other speakers cover trade practices and insurance. The event closes with a banquet at 6 30 PM and remarks from national industry leaders.

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Raymond City Man Held for Assault

Raymond City man James Kelly is jailed awaiting arraignment after a Monday assault in the Raymon area. Police report states the victim was struck and injured near a local creek, with the suspect later held for further questioning by county authorities.

Raymond

Recognition of Caninsed Front Wage Dines AR ANN Ey

A convoluted 1924 court docket discusses the Jacksonville agreement and related provisions. Judge Gazelle weighs Krunting and divestment issues while the Monangalla court holds back a decisive ruling. West Virginia port operations surface in a broader World War I era dispute and a new agreement emerges in Baltimore amid wartime controls.

Athens Powaneegil Gazelle Monangalla Jacksonville Melebru

Libbey Owens Land Report At Special Charleston Forum

A Charleston chamber forum discussed the Libbey Owens plant extension near Kanawha City. The panel examined a tentative 250 000 dollar facility expansion, with potential 3 000 new jobs and 1 000 population growth, but the exact report nature remains undisclosed.

Charlraton Vianuerre At & Clock Wenberr Wnodal Savenilweet Ars Tn Libby. Owens Sheet Kanawha City Camporet Henry T. Lewin GO. Newsom F D. Mranchester DO W. Payne Mo Atha Tha Mit Charleston UN Chamber’ of Commerce Xing Sexterday

Fragmented court transcript with scattered quotes

The text shows a disjointed court scene with arguments about a suspect’s arrest history and who informed Judge Habnitt. A jailer and a defendant exchange words as officers discuss the truth of the arrest claims and potential around the case. The fragmented dialogue suggests confusion over whether the suspect was arrested more than twice and who authorized or witnessed the actions.

Juder Vance Cination Jon

Insurance Man Speaks on Confidence in Future of City

A speech discusses consumer insurance behavior, noting more people buy life insurance when financially confident and fear income disruption. It highlights optimism for the Kana Wha Valley and city progress, connects this to business conditions, and cites April national life insurance figures showing a record high for the month and strong year-over-year gains across regions.

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Mynes Returned to County Jail in Unclear Probe

Fragmentary police report states Anton Mynes, convicted May 1 by Justin of the Peace Finney, South Charleston, on a charge of Imma. He was fined $56 and sentenced to 6 months in jail. Deputy sheriff searches are noted by Sheriff Masrey.

Tejorties Sheriit Lot Mansey Brouche Anton Mynes Justin Finney South Charleston Imma Salh Norgad Ganz Hines Ahe Winwider Sheri Masrey

Logan News Roundup: Local Moves and Events

French Ellis departs for Huntington to enter Kesaler-Dell Hospital as a patient. W Hargrave P G Stanley and C T Human visit Columbus, Ohio, returning Tuesday. Mrs. Mert Siger, former resident, returns to Carrott Michigan. Bruce Carroll attends Charlenton business. A dance at Minin Street hall June 26 with Antlers orchestra from Charleston. Ironton Nallore aims to sweep Logan County Sunday June It against Omar. Ohioans seek two straight after June Monday defeat.

Charlenton Minin Street Wnide Antlers Orchestra Charleston Ironton Nallore Lo- Ran Omar Ironton

Search for Heir Continues as Ward Disappears

The article traces Captain Ayres and investigators pursuing Ward, son of Georgia Ward, amid a vanished heiress tale. Ward, linked to the Ward Baking fortune, faced a murder charge two years ago but was acquitted after claiming blackmail and self defense. Speculation swirls about murder or kidnapping as motives.

Captain Ayres New York Parsons Durcay Ward Gheel Ayres Ponnsylvania Railroad Trenton Peters Ped

Coolidge Askes Continged Report on State Officers Influence

Washington June 1 The majority report on state officers and related matters will be delayed until tomorrow for review. Senator Wadsworth Republican of New York stated after party committee reports were filed that care is needed on the questions raised by New York Democrats about his votes on the eighteenth amendment and the dry law. A letter from 21 New York delegation members claims he opposed the amendment but supported the Volstead Act and backed overriding Wilson's veto.

Cumming Jur Warsuinuton Bonater Wadsworth Reputiican New York Democratic Nouss Oiso Wilson Salcon Lewis League Franklin W. Christman

Jury system decision on Dunk failed show closure

Producers of Dunk dispute a jury voted to close the show after nine of twelve jurors favored closure. District Attorney Hanten and civic groups defend the jury process while threats of damages and criminal action loom.

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Police puzzled at charge to make in drowning of babe

ParkerSburg police undecided on charges against Sinrry Golden 36 held in Wood County jail in connection with alleged murder of a two month old baby. Mrs Golden confessed she threw the infant from the Verkersturg Helpra bridge over the Ohio River on June 3. Authorities consider possible accessory before the fact and weigh warrants against the couple. The Goldens have seven other children.

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Declaration in Suit Cont oried from Farr Case

The plaintiff sues for twenty thousand dollars claiming injuries and damages from Credit Corporation reports made June 26 and repeatedly since then in the presence of multiple insurance and life companies and fraternal orders.

Farr Damaaga Eaid Matti All Credit Corporation Ifs Phoenis Mutual Insurance Company Columbia Mutual Life Insurance Company Ohio State Life Insure Ones Company Supreme Lodge of the Kights of Pythian The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company Western Union Lita Thauregneo Company Etna Life Thaur- Anece Company Shanandosh Life Insurances Company American National Life Instance Comprany

Obituary for Mam O W Seymour and William J Curran

Funeral services for Mam O W Seymour who died at a local hospital from heart trouble will be held at 3 30 pm at Sheppard chapel with burial at the Boring Hill cemetery. The deceased resided at 301 Beuhring Avenue Jackson County. William J Curran will have funeral services at First Baptist church at 1 90 pm with the Odd Fellows lodge of Boomer West Virginia in charge.

O. W. Seymour Mra W. Seymour Sheppard Chapel Fairview Jackson County Beuhring Avenue William ‘T. Curran William J. Curran First Baptist Church Odd Fellown Lodge Boomer W. Va

Brookhart Fight Shifts to Republican Convention

Major Albert G B Cumming notes central committee shakeups as Brookhart’s backers plan a showing against chairman Burnquist at the state convention. Brookhart campaigns since Mason City appearance press for district support while labor leaders hear from him in Des Moines.

Albert GB. Cumming Brookbart Jay Burt Durnautat Hrogk+ hart Wieregard Eitheer Aldo Acultien Frank J. Luni Brookhart Burnquiat Curnquiata Mason City Imbor

Fess Flays Dawes Farm Relief Bill in Congress Debates

In Washington today sharp congressional debate centered on a McNary bill aiding England via cheap farm credit. Vice President Dawes faced questions while Representative Schafer charged Volstead policies hurt farmers. Others urged a new federal farm credit system rather than repealing the Eighteenth Amendment. Secretary Bell himself hinted the McNary Haugen bills may be economically unsound. Louis Berry, noted Mad singer, died in New York, leaving a famed fashion and social legacy.

Washington Fe Republican England Dent Dawes Schafer Republican_Witconain Williamson South Dakota Rand Bellon Hau

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