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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1924
Page
2
Minnesota voters face decisive races as polls close for state offices and congressional seats in a heated primary season. Key contenders include Republican and Democratic nominees across the governor, Senate, and House contests.
Ad claims a lemon based skin whitening product promising clear youthful skin. It touts a quick preparation method and mentions inexpensive costs, with multiple lines urging use for a remarkable transformation. The wording imitates a late era sensational sales pitch.
The report from the American Medical Association convention notes a rise in costs and a push to reform fee structures. Secretary Glen West cites over 10 800 practicing physicians, with training and hospital staffing debated amid a doctor shortfall and calls for expanded residency and internship programs to address access.
A chaotic letter from President Harding era skews Georgia party strategy as Internal party cliques argue the convention’s purpose. The document names figures like Cleveland and Wates and hints at chairmanship battles, with committee lines drawn and potential withdrawals shaping the party’s path at the national gathering.
A fraternal gathering at the Masons confer in the Pore One kelwah Chapter Uirder of Eastern Star featured officers and participants listed among attendees. The ceremony included the conferral of degrees and formal presentations by lodge leaders, with numerous members named and noted in the program.
A coroner's inquest heard testimony about Lana Lee Sheath's death involving a truck driver and a train at a crossing. Witnesses described the accident and the driver’s actions before the fatal impact, with the jury returning verdicts on the incident.
Fragmented OCR reports outline a proposed Muscle Shoals project tied to river access and energy plans. References mention permits, site work near Leeper and northern Merino regions, and pending approvals impacting construction timelines and river navigation.
The article reports Hubbard surpassing a long jump record at a university event, aiming to improve marks in the West conference and national meets. It notes prior progress, coaching by Michigan’s Steve barrel and ongoing efforts to raise performance, including recent indoor and outdoor attempts and related record discussions.
Divers have begun salvaging approximately 80 million warships believed sunk near the western coast of Greece after a famous battle. The wrecks include Turkish vessels and others seized by allied fleets, with reports of one ship carrying over 10 thousand dollars in specie aboard.
Read like a fragmented debate on wartime and postwar shifts. The text references army preparation funds, foreign debt, tax reform, and veteran compensation, urging constitutional guardrails, economic justice, and modest expansion of federal powers while stressing restraint on war costs and defense spending.
Five thousand dollars in prize money for the Professional Golfers Association tournament at French Lick. Funds donated toward the Benevolent Fund by Thomas Taggart. Gene Sarazen, PGA champion, expected to defend his title. Notable entrants include Walter Hearn, Jim Barne, Hirkwood, MacHorald Smith, Freddie McLeod, Lea Diesel, and Tanner Thackney. The event will qualify 38 holes of play with the 32 lowest scores advancing to match play for the championship.
Amid cheers and disarray the Wisconsin Republican delegates gathered as banners, organ music, and a towering gallery crowd framed a tense scene. The crowd roared “stand up” and “approval” as Burton was named temporary chairman, while veterans and visitors watched a hall that felt nearly bare of decor yet heavy with political theater.
Pipe organ at Old Peace Church near Gilt, Pennsylvania, remains in use after 116 years. The instrument, once housed in a school on weekdays and a church on Sundays, was purchased from Conrad Ball, an antiquated builder from Lancaster. The organ features wooden keys and six pipes, with repairs recently completed.
Des Moines motorists face a so called speed scale issued by Judge Merman F. Zeuch. The plan sets fines by speed bands in an attempt to tailor penalties to a driver s ability to pay. Zeuch notes adjustments possible for factors like intoxication or extreme recklessness.
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