10 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1928
Page
1
California arrives in force for the Republican National Convention in Kansas City as Hoover boosters flood the streets, hotels, and convention halls with bands, banners, and loudspeakers. Delegates, reporters, and party veterans fill the lobbies, while idealogical clashes brew about Hoover and Curtis as the gathering opens.
Fairmont June s lawrence Bos se charged with attempted murder over alleged place ig of explosives in the Monongahela wat s of Consolidation Com pany. He was released on 3000 bond pending jury action convening Monday. Olott Querino testified for the state in the trial of James Toney and George Cole, who along with Bonite were indicted.
Herman Pritchard of South Charleston attempted suicide by taking poison in a personal crisis. A stomach pump by Dr. B. Vs llage saved his life, and he remained alive at midnight with fair prospects of recovery. An employee at a Belle chemical plant, he told doctors he was tired before the attempt in the Cottrell apartments in Datreet 1 South Charleston.
Los Angeles June 9 Captain G Allan Hancock defends his part in aiding the Southern Cross trans Pacific hop. He says the filers deserve praise for the achievement and that his gift of the plane to Kingsford Smith and Ulm comes after signing the bill of sale. He credits the pilots Smith Ulm and navigator Lyon with skilled navigation and notes a potential globe-circuit from Australia may be attempted.
Reports describe the Italia drift and communications from General Nobile’s expedition near Foyn Island. Rescue efforts progress slowly as stormy weather hampers exploration in the Svalbard region and ships prepare for intensified survey and interlinked wireless contact.
The Union Mission begins a three week series at 9:00 a.m. in the big Gospel tent on New Washington street led by evangelist Dr W E Biederwolf. Noted Bible teachers including A T Robertson Leander S Keyser Dan Weistart Thomas B Young and R A Torry will speak, with additional singers planned during the run despite bad weather.
Kansas City June 3 Republican platform makers sharpened efforts on the farm relief plank amid disputes over endorsing McNary-Haugen and an equalization fee. Leaders debated prohibition and foreign policy stances while aiming for a unified platform under Senator Smoan and administration input.
The story describes delegates from major Republican figures including Coolidge Lowden and Hoover as they campaign ahead of the first roll call. It notes expected votes, district numbers, and strategic positions from Connecticut Delaware Georgia New Jersey Vermont Pennsylvania and New York as party leaders anticipate the convention outcomes. It also mentions evangelical campaign events and scheduled church services tied to the campaign efforts.
Officials of four railroads and mining departments attended the Black Knights club annual meeting in Raleigh with tours of mines and a banquet. The program featured speakers on southern West Virginia coal use for bunkering and industry growth. Dr. John Thames urged immunization campaigns to prevent diphtheria, typhoid, and smallpox, highlighting conferences in Handley and Elkview and plans for more communities to host immunization sessions before summer ends.
The account chronicles Kingsford Smith, a daring Australian pilot. From repairing a homebuilt boat named The Seo, he joined seas and skies, later earning fame as a WWI ace. Born Feb 27 1897, Brisbane, he fought in Egypt and Palestine, then Gallipoli, France, and earned aerial victories. He survived a crash after being shot down, continuing to pioneer aircraft tech.
A violent gale swept through Washington injuring several people and damaging property while toppling eight aircraft at Bolling Army aviation field. Police report indicate broken windows and falling debris, with estimated losses around 209000. The same area was hit by a prior storm last November, but this one is not believed as severe.
Gleanings from the police blotter report damaged tree theft on Clendenin Street valued at 200 dollars and a liquor raid on Water Street where moonshine poured out after a raid. Arrests include Feby Skaff on tree damage and W J Hill for possession of liquor. Tickets sold at baseball games led to arrests E L Pike and E J Jones under a new city ordinance. Pocketbook snatches on Broad Washington and Lee streets totaled two incidents. Jewelry valued at 300 dollars was stolen from Kathryn Dilcher at 602 Donnally Street. The Isaacs residence on Jackson Street was burgled and small sums taken. A W Rummel also reported a residential theft.
Washington June reports a pocket veto was forecast as President Coolidge left without signing the veterans bill. The ten day period for executive approval expired at midnight, with further action unlikely as Congress adjourned. President Coolidge faced dwindling chances of approval on the measure.
Charleston pharmacists head to White Sulphur Springs for the twenty second annual convention of the West Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association. Registration opens at 8 20 p m at the Greenbrier hotel with a full program including addresses by Mrt P A George G G Young B V Romig and J C Pannock among others a travelers auxiliary session a bridge party and an evening ballet luncheon The business session Wednesday includes talks by Clyde L Eddy Charles C Campbell and P M Wadsworth and officers to be elected A water exhibition and swimming event punctuate the program with the annual banquet at 7 p m and dancing at 9 30 p m. The travelers auxiliary is led by D Dan Williams with C M Mitchell president emeritus H M Davis secretary and S Stern treasurer.
Sacred Heart church will host the graduation of nineteen Sacred Heart high school seniors this evening at 7:30. Twelve girls and seven boys will be attended by young helpers as Father Thomas delivers the commencement address and Benediction follows. The class list includes Virginia Anderson Eleanor Balawin George Bratt Antoinette Cook Chris Gall Ruth Gilligan Leo Gress Margaret Gruler Irene Guthrie Frank Henderson John Hlersoux John Horan Mary McCann Margaret Moran Cecelia Murphy Michie Murphy Iona Blosa Margaret Tendl Mary Zabel Loretta Nally Ann Bringardner Clarendon Moran Frances Campbell Joseph Popp Caroline Swint Winifred Galton Catherine McCann George Kenney Roger Hiernoux Thomas Potterfield Kathleen Moran Bernice Swint Mary Agnes Imhoff Edward Brennan Wilfrid Horan Joseph Elsener Marion Gall.
Federal grand jury returns a blanket indictment charging 167 persons including the head of the city police department Superintendent Peter F P Walsh and state legislators with conspiracy to violate the prohibition law. Indictments name police officials ward leaders and Assemblyman Grenet and Sullivan among others with conspiracy to sell manufacture possess and transport intoxicating liquor. Bail set at 5000 for several conspirators as more defendants hint at forthcoming charges after a five week session and lengthy investigations.
President Coalinge appointed King Ecalson of Indiana Mrs Alvin Fert of Kentucky and Luther Ett Smith of Missouri as members of the George Rogers Clark memorial commission in Vincennes Indiana The commission will oversee erecting the Clark memorial and the voting leaders will select remaining members with the speaker and vice president handling appointments.
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