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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1929

Page

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Solons Face Dimmed Recess Hopes Over Debenture Fight

Washington June 8 The farm relief tariff and national origins debates threaten to keep Congress in session through the summer. Republicans and Hoover aim for a recess from late next week to September but face House Senate clashes over the debenture plan and tariff rules. Senate filibusters and secrecy rules loom, risking a prolonged stalemate and a truncated recess.

Washington Congress House Bengte Hoover Senate Messare Penders Manator Robinson Fader Branchepas Glint Democratic Pletcher Trammell Florida Robineon Nye North Diakotr Seoator Republian Pennsylvania Jones

One Killed Two Hurt In Airplane Mishap

In Poughkeepsie on June 9 a small plane crashed at the municipal airport killing Ward Bencindiver 21 of North Port New York and injuring John Meiler and Nell Smith both of Poughkeepsie Miller the pilot, died in the mishap.

Poughkepsie U —Ward Bencindiver North Port L 1 John Meiler Nell Smith Poughkespale Miller

Untitled fragment on dine room pest swatting incident

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a dine room scene with flies and an exchange about pay per person for swatting flies. Names or clear context are unreadable. no definite event or attribution is established in the readable text.

Philanthropist 86 Dies After Brief Illness in Pittsburgh

Mary Copley Thaw widow of William Thaw, Pittsburgh philanthropist and mother of Harry K. Thaw, died after a brief illness. She supported missions from Alaska to the Southwest and helped found memory fellowships at Harvard and Princeton. Her life centered on charitable work, with children Mia, Alice, and Josiah Copley Thaw among her survivors. She endured public notoriety due to her son’s famous trial and spent her later years in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Mary Coptey Thaw William Thaw Harry K. Fhew Thaw Barry EK Margaret Carnegie de Perigns Mia Alice Thaw Whitney Jonah Copley Thaw Earl of Yarmouth Hhe Estate Gouthampton New York Atate Mattewan Dirs Third Presbyterian Church of Beechwood Boulevard Vna Anne Arroswwsg Witty Mary Copley Army Sanitary Commission Mrt Adance and Education Ale Point Barrow Alaska United States Alice Copley Countess of Yarmouth Margaret Carnegie de Perigny Josiah Copley

Free Entry of Oil Asailed by Lewis

INDIANAPOLIS June 8 John Lewis president of the United Mine Workers of America issued a letter to United States senators and representatives urging a tariff on foreign produced petroleum oil. He warned continued free entry would wreck the American coal producing industry and said a tariff would aid employment for thousands of idle coal workers.

Indianapolis John &. Lewis United Mine Worker For America United States Nonate Ing Lewis

Dry Situation Is Favorable Says McBride on Prohibition

Washington reports Scott McBride of the United Saloon League praises enforcement efforts and the national law enforcement commission. He cites Hoover’s stance and federal officials adopting stricter policies, but notes press coverage harms the cause and criticizes arguments against prohibition. Curran and Tinkham contest figures and political ties of temperance groups.

Washington Scott McBride Anuel- Saloon League McBride National Commission On Law Enforcement Pry Fuader Daran Metropolitan Press Henry H. Curran Irving Fisher Curran Methodist Board of Temperance Prohibition and Public Morals Tinkham Massachusetts Clarence True Wilson Wilson Board of Temperance

Man pushes peanut up Pike's Peak for prize and fame

In Colorado Springs Bill Williams of Rio Hondo Texas pushes a peanut from the foot to the summit in twenty minutes and a half, shaving time ahead of schedule. Secretary Wilbur intended to open a conference, but Williams completed the feat early, earning per diem while worldwide attention notes the improbable record.

Colorado Springs Colo Pike's Peak Bill Williams Rio Hondo Tex Wilbur Williams Colorado Springs-boung Bil Summit House Bill Bill WillRma

Body of man washed ashore described as William Tallman

In San Francisco a dead unidentified man washed ashore near Francisca Bay matches the description of William Tallman a fidelity operator linked to Mrs. Virginia Patty of Los Angeles. The corpse bore a torn right arm, had two lead weights, and fingerprints did not conclusively match Tallman per investigators.

San Francisco Dune William Tallman Virginia Patty Los Angeles Francisca Bay Teadless Admiiral Benson Pedro Tullman

Police Checking Prisoner's Story DETROIT June

Kenneth Gladeau, 31, claims he witnessed the 1922 slayings of Rev. Ed ward W. Hall and Eleanor Mills near New Brunswick New Jersey and was paid for silence. He says he saw two men and a woman argue before the minister was shot and Mills wounded, and that the killer offered him $6 000 plus an Italy trip for keeping quiet. Authorities in New Jersey are reviewing the tale as part of the Ball Mill murder case history.

Detroit New Jersey Kenneth Gladeau Edward W. Hall Eleanor Mills Ball-Mill de Bussey New Brunswick N. J Hall Mills Gjarleny Plymouth Mich Treasury Department Ufe Hail and Mire Gladeau Gladeeau Jedeau Robert E. Moore Sweetheare Charlotte Gindeau Italy

Tragedy on Fifth Avenue Ends Stage Careers

New York story reports a double tragedy as Margaret Lawrence, a leading Broadway actress, is found dead from two gunshot wounds after a quarrel with Lewis Bennison, a Los Angeles actor. Bennison also dies by a self inflicted shot. a note and torn scenes suggest a murder suicide. Police note heavy drinking and a chaotic apartment scene. Lawrence, 38, had two prior marriages and a noted stage career. Page 3, Col BY.

New York Margaret Lawrence Lewis Bennison Los Angeles Lambe Club Bennison Bills Lawrence Miss Gertrude Chalair Misa Lawrence Beonison Miss Lawrence Yous Miles Ghaleb I Rennison Jnovestigatora Agein Bennisno Musson The Lamb Club Benison

Providence of God Shown In Suffering Says Priest

The Rev Am brose Hegerly of St Francis Catholic Church in St Alvana preaches that God uses suffering to shape souls toward heaven. He cites Romans 8 28 and argues many hardships arise from misreading trials rather than divine punishment. He urges Christians to align life with heavenward purpose and avoid complaint.

Ambrose Hegerly St. Francis Catholic Church St. Alvana Gazete Father Hegerly Wiys Auly Feeings Trinls

Four Die In Glen Rogers Mine Blast Disaster

A Raleigh Wyoming Mining Company mine at Glen Rogers West Virginia suffered a deadly blast killing four men among a crew of repair workers. Electricians Louis Prey M. Br. Stafford Charlie Perdue and a factory representative from Joy Manufacturing were recovered near a repair machine. Rescue crews battled to reach others as officials investigated rock dust safety and gas buildup. Surviving workers and inspectors coordinated with state mine officials to determine cause while plans for an inquest and further rescue efforts moved forward.

Charlie Perdue Gion Rogers Bem Morris Weat Frankfort Joy Manufacturing Company Franklin Ehree Binxis Tili Tom Davis West Virginia Gita White Mount Hope Glen Rogers State Mining Department Putnam Mortis Raleight-Wyoming Company Edwight Pitnan Beckley Lambie Robert M. Lambie Department of Inthea Glen Rogera Rasleigh-Wyoming Mining Company Laois Ming Lamble Thomas Stockdale Robert Lilly Charteg _Rumburg

Swedish Seaplane Forced Down Off Iceland en Route to New York

Swedish seaplane Sverige led by Captain Albin Ahrenberg and two crewmen was forced to land at Skaptaros on Iceland's south coast due to engine trouble after strong headwinds from the Faroe Islands. They intended a three stop flight from Stockholm toward New York with Bergen and Reykjavik as stops, but met delays and fuel issues.

Reykjavik Iceland Sverige Skaptaros Albin Ahrenberg New York Faroe Islands Norway Ahrenberg Wed Denny Fla Ahrenberg Hans Piunghind Axel Floeb Dha Gverige Atlantic Albin Bergen Morway Ingolfshoefal Stock Holm Bea Ahcenberg America Axel Floden Hans Ljung- Tund

Dems Dinner Slated Tonight For Shouse Aboard DC

Democratic leaders prepare for a Washington dinner honoring Jouett Shouse as Raskob’s lieutenant. Attendees include Overman McKellar Tyson Ransdell Broussard and Harrison with southern voices split on attendance. The event aims to rally party unity and address debt from the 1928 campaign, now below $500,200, confined to DC residents.

Washington Political Bee Jouett Shouse Swhn J. Raskow Democraticational Committee South Alfred BE Smith Raskob Benator Simmons North Carolina Simmons Jy Rastob Benator Fletcher Florida Solth Robert N. Harper Jefferson Democratic Association Congress Overman McKellar Tyson Tennessee Ransdell Broussard Louisiane Harrison Raskah Committee Ond District of Columbia

Miss United States Pageant Opens in Galveston

Galveston Texas June crowds flocked to the beach for the fourth international beauty pageant main event.Contestants from the United States and abroad endured heat as judges prepare to crown Miss United States tomorrow and Miss Universe named at the Cannes-style revue. A parade led by Miss West Virginia drew thousands as spectators filled the beachfront for the spectacle with dinners and events inviting contestants to maintain their weight.

Galveston Texas X Hot Aun United States Ter Dune Pourta Thin Ieland City Milc West Virginia

Neely and Wilkinson Injured in WV Auto Crash

Former U S senator M M Neely of Fairmont and A J Wilkinson of Huntington were slightly hurt when their car skidded and overturned on the Crab Orchard road near Beckley while en route to a McDowell county Odd Fellows memorial service. Both were treated at Beckley hospital and Neely later went to Chattaroy for further care.

Neely Chatterton Hemain Fairmont Wilternsass Beckley Hospital Wilkincon- Waa Crab Orchard Seckley Mutlens

Birth of the republic party and Beverly Hills claim

An article fragment discusses towns contesting the birth of the republican party and Beverly Hills claims. It references the first white candidate born in Beverly Hills and mentions corporations, formation, and political maneuvering. The text hints at debates over origin, politics, and corporate influence in Washington.

Beverly Wills Callt Dune Republican “Party Beverly Hills Republican Party Firet Corporation Fhvanges Biates

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Solons Willie Willis Rugert Quollen Harry Thaw Son Anti-Saloon League William Tallman Hall-Mills St. Albans Rev Ambeose Heghrly U. S Che Manaplane Sverize Lower Tefe Rignt Albin Ahrenpurg Liewl Ase Finden Robert Ljnngtind Stockholm Dems Huntington Corporation C.P Zours Rogers
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