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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1927

Page

7

Realtors Warn of Fake U S Coast Guard Checks

Charleston realtors are urged to watch for forged government checks from 2001 to 3000 with Coast Guard identifiers. A former petty officer is described as the suspect, with the scam involving real estate offices receiving partial deposits and cash balances. Police and officials are asked to report any sightings to wire or collect calls.

Charleston Tha Real Estate Board Hugh W. Bday Charleston Real Estate Board Carter Treasury U. S. Coast Guard Cormar Coast Guard

Revered Dr B P Taylor Visit Shaped by Charleston Friends

Reverend Doctor B P Taylor and Mrs Taylor are hosted by Mr and Mrs A W Cox of Virginieetree for several days in Charleston. He preaches at the First Methodist Church on Dickinson Street and attends community affairs, having recently left Baton Rouge to lead in Lynchburg and Baton Rouge. Social events honor the couple, including a banquet at Hotel Rutine and a Montrose reception with a Bunseb picnic.

Britton Payne Taylor First Methodist Episcopal Church South Charleston Taylor A.W. Cox Virginieetree Bunday Ats Washington Dickinson Baton Rouge Ton Se Wan Lions Club Gharitston Ministerial Association

Lindbergh to be honored amid Washington events

A Memphis newspaper recounts preparations for Charles Lindbergh the "flying fool" turned captain as he visits Washington. Plans include a grand spectacle with the dirigible Los Angeles and a cruiser escort, plus ceremonies and receptions reflecting his Atlantic flight fame.

Sim Lindbergh Missouri Giard Chertey Lindbergh National Guard Missouri National Guard Memphia Washington France Memphis Los Angeles Fiat Atesma Hampton Los Angels IRS Atlantic Germany Chris Columbus America Lintbergh Belleva New York Broadway Souis

King Ben alleged to lead spiritual conferences in cult

In St Joseph Michigan on June 3 a witness described Benjamin Purnell holding spiritual conferences for about 40 girl members of the David Colony home. She testified wine and liquor circulated during scripture recitations and a girl became intoxicated. Mary Purnell and Francis Thorpe were named as co conspirators with Irene Pritchard as a hoped successor. Henry Sassman said he was ordered to marry Pritchard during a ceremony at a local federal in situ.

ST. Joseph Mich Benjamin Purnell Home of David Colony Ruth Wace Wallerth Benjamin Werth Mary Purnell Francis Thorpe Wuertheid Purnell Mn F Henry Sassman Irene Pritchard Miss Pritchard

Hickman Faces Last-Minute Clemency Bid Before Execution

In Columbus on a Friday, Hickman awaits execution for the murder of patrolman Daniel Garrett. His attorneys sought commutation from the state clemency board, which can only recommend to Governor Donahey, who is away for the week. The supreme court has previously denied his appeal, keeping the electrocution set for tonight or tomorrow.

Columbus Juns State Court of Slemmency Joh Hickman Daniel Garrett Thillleo Hicktoni Overnor Donahey Cnsé Hickman Supreme Court

Misleading Histories Scored by Welsh Orator At Redpath Chautauqua

The Redpath Chautauqua opener featured Arthur Walwyn Evans a Welsh American lecturer who argued that school histories distort nations pride and claimed that texts favor one nation over others He criticized patriotism myths and urged global tolerance while joking about royalty and modern media to illustrate his points The talk emphasized world peace through balanced history and universal allegiance to country and culture

Misa Gwendolyn Marriott Columbus Arthur Walwyn Evans America United States Wales West Virginia Evans England George the Fifth Mary Atlantic Pacific Gulf of Mexing Great Lakes Tom Roy

Paving Plans for Marmet Road Gulf Coast Area Road Project

The Charlestun chamber of commerce Good Roads committee will meet at the chamber offices on Manawan street next Monday at 2 PM to review proposals for completing the Marmet to Marmet section of the Marmet-Charleston road. Local business leaders urge faster action to complete paving and open the route, which would shorten travel from Logan and Boone counties to Charleston and boost coal field outlets. The committee aims to present data to the state road commission and press for expedited surfacing, likely gravel or concrete, to finish the project.

Plana Cremeaton-Logan Road Good Roads Committee Charlestus Chamber of Commerce Chamber Manawan Street Logan Boone Frelay Hamawhoe Moremet M Geavel Qommis Henry A. Walker County Court State Road Commission Logan Field Charleston Marmet Wie Kanawhe

Demand Investigation Into Inhumane Treatment At Weston Hospital

West Virginia reports reveal a claimant urging governor to investigate alleged cruelty at Weston state hospital. A Camden Hoffman protest claims a patient died after restraint and mistreatment. Hospital officials deny wrongdoing citing need for restraint in violent cases and attributing death to prostration and heart weakness.

Farm Women Tour Sunrise Estate Hosted by Governor MacCorkle

Eighty eight Kenawds county farm women visited Sunrise Farm yesterday afternoon. They toured the residence and furnishings, viewed foreign curios and historical artifacts, and heard a talk on the collection. Governor MacCorkle welcomed the group and answered questions about the estate. The visitors expressed gratitude for the hospitality.

Kenawds County Fonder Covernor W. A. BracCorkie Farm Women's Club T. ¥. McGovret Farm Bureau Coat House B MacCorkle Sum Hla Hospital

Railroads Face Tax Hike as Legislature Debates Session

Governors and senators consider a summer recess while the finance committee backs raising gross sales tax revenues by about 4900000 annually. Railroads would pay 787,500. telephone and telegraph 400. bridges 1,800. water and power 933. pipelines 6,950. bus and steamship lines 638. car lines 237,?. express firms 429,?. rates rise from 1 to 4.5 percent. Executive nominations to be reviewed in session. Democrats favored for confirmations, Republicans deferred to next session. Senators seek to influence future administration selections.

Goverbner Senate Cnnnection Gore Ony

Fertilizer Men Elect New Head at Convention

At the closing session of the annual convention, L. Robins of Meridan Mississippi was chosen president of the National Fertilizer Association. L. W. Howell of Chicago was elected vice president and Charles J. Brand of Washington was reelected executive secretary-treasurer. New district board members include OC. h. Ivee of Newbern North Carolina E. L. Reding of Meriden Mississippi and C. D. Shallepberger of Shreveport Louisiana.

L. Robins Meridan Miss National Terrter Association L. W. Howell Chicago Charles J. Brand Washington OC. H. Ivee Newbern N.C E. L. Reding Meriden Miss C.D. Shallepberger Shreveport la

Voting Brisk in Irish Elections at Dublin Polls

Dublin June 9 Brisk voting marked the general Irish polls with few disturbances. Women voters were notably heavy as officials prepared for prolonged ballot analysis under the proportional representation system. Early indications suggest the current government may be returned amid a campaign by the Ramon de Valera faction opposing the current free state constitution.

Dublin Ramon de Valera

Obituary Notices From A Washington Street Home

Mrs C A Wood 52 died of a paralytic stroke at home on Washington Street. Survived by husband and son Charles at near Virginia University, plus other relatives. church member Ruffner Memorial Presbyterian. Funeral arrangements not announced. James A Jackson died in an LICS hospital Wednesday evening. his body to be sent to Brooklyn for burial. He had been in Charleston nine years, Elk and Odd Fellows member. Also brief items note a London death from a scaffold fall among gold piles, a man who choked on swallowed teeth, and Elsie Kubow’s appeal leading to a drowning incident.

Hack West Virginia C. A. Wood C. A Wood Washngton Charles Near Virginia University Walter Blerkamp Ruffner Memorial Presbyterian Church James A. Jackson Brooklyn Mr. Jackson Charleston The Elks London Thomas Carne Deat Ottumwa, MI John Dales Asid Legat Firat

Reverend Taylor aids flood refugees in Baton Rouge

Fresh from the Mississippi flood devastation Reverend Dortar Britton Taylor, former pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, travels Charleston to tell of privations and suffering. In Baton Rouge he assists thousands of food refugees, while Red Cross mobilizes and locals share scarce resources. The flood covers vast areas, with 119 counties affected, disease and malnutrition looming but relief efforts underway despite dire conditions.

Taylor Mississippi Baton Rouge Louisiana Robert G. Murphy Mississippi River Valley Dortar Britton F. ‘Taylor Methodiat Episcopal Church South Washington Dickinson Streets Charleston Doctor Taylor Baton Houge Taylor Saye Red Cross Organization Sheen Coolinge Was &B Barton Rouge Waito Acme

Mazer to Hear Sentence In Murder Trial

The article outlines delays in the murder case against Mazer, with plans for arraignment and possible plea strategies as the defense seeks witnesses and the court schedules a June date. A grand jury, police, and court officials prepare for forthcoming proceedings and potential motions.

De Pinedo to depart for Rome via Horta Island

Italian long distance minor pilot Commander Pranceton De Posueda, returning from a San Francisco to Rome route, will fly from Horta Island toward the sea to Lisbon then proceed to Rome. The trip includes a refueling stop and planned leg across the Atlantic with midpoints noted before final arrival.

Horta Payal sAnoren Comampander Pranceton de Posueda Rome Foundland Reevene Cnecena Dolgeda Lisbon

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