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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1929

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Venezuelan rebels attack garrison at Vela de Coro

A band of about 100 Venezuelan revolutionaries attacked the Vela de Coro garrison in Falcon state. Government forces repelled the assault with many rebels killed or captured, while several soldiers were killed. The clash is linked to a larger plot involving Urbina and cross-border actions near Willemstad and Curacao.

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Willie Willis and Uttlock Nose Bleed in Smugglers Plot

In a fragmentary account, Willie Willis explains the plan to play smugglers and obtain blood for bandages, noting they were not angry at Blotterfoot as Uttlock’s nose bleeds during the incident.

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Royal Flush Tragedy Ends in Brooklyn Poker Room

Brooklynite Frank Harris wins a royal flush at 101 Prince Street in a draw poker game. Frank Concession denounces the hand as unreal and is shot after Harris pursues him near Fall and Fleet Streets. Harris surrenders to police.

Prince Street Joan Lowell Shakespeare Harria Prince Screet Harris Harrie Fang Concession Ting Fall and Fleet Ntreeta Concessions

State Seeks Death Penalty in Bigamy Murder Case

Elizabeth New Jersey June 10 The state presented letters written by Colm Campbell a 60 year old bigamist to his wife Mildred Mowrey as key evidence in its bid for the electric chair for the token murder charge. The letters dated from 1928 describe Campbell's sorrow at separation and plans for a home near New York before martial affairs. The case centers on the death of Mrs Mildred Mowrey found along a Cranford New Jersey roadside.

Elizabeth X. J Henry Colm Campbell Mildred Mowrey Tao Mowrey Ramagi Elklyn Cranford N. J Campbell New York Greenville Angine Here

New York Girl Crowned Miss United States in Pageant

Galveston Texas reports Irene Ahlberg known as Miss Greater New York won the Miss United States title at the fourth International pageant of purchritude.

New York Galveston Tex Irene Ahlberg Greater New York United States

Requa Presses Oil Producers to Curb Development

Mark M. Requa called on governors and oil industry leaders to back an interstate compact to halt over development and waste. He urged cooperation with Hoover administration aims and cited a pending executive order restricting land openings to oil and gas exploration.

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Senators Clash Over Debenture On Eve of Vote

In Washington on June 10 Senators Borah Idaho and Allen Kansas clashed over the debenture farm relief plan as final House vote on the conference report loomed. Borah demanded enactment while Allen argued the plan diverged from the Republican platform, signaling a tight battle likely to require a vice presidential break.

Washington Hoover Borsh Idaho Allen Kansas Senate Borah Congress Administration Ieaders Curtiss Barah Atlen Ials Carlit Wear Nave Copeland New York Korebeck South Dakota Committeem Agrisonate and Forestry White House Horah Omyt Kansas City Borab

Hoover Lays Cornerstone for New Commerce Building

President Hoover today laid the cornerstone of the new Department of Commerce building in Washington and called the project the era’s milestone. He noted the department’s growth and said its aim is to aid and foster higher living standards and the nation’s progress through commerce and industry.

Washington Hoover Department of Commerce National Lamont Smoot Utah Ellett Indiana George B. Coretelyou George Washington Commerce Department Department Acl Department of Commierce Itan

French Count Leaves After Posting Bond On Liquor Charges

Count Maxener de Polignac posted a $34,000 bond and left for France after federal authorities charged him in a liquor case tied to a large international trafficking ring. Agents found evidence in a upscale New York hotel, and politesse aside, Polignac admitted surprise at the arrest while claiming innocence.

Maxener de Polignac France Alm UN New York

Honor Appointment To State Board Of Education

Governor Conley names C Jay Fleming of Grafton to the West Virginia state board of education replacing Charles E Carrigan of Moundsville who failed to qualify for the position. Fleming a banker and educator born 1860 in Taylor county has held senior roles in banking and teaching and serves as president of the West Virginia Bankers Association.

Charles E. Carrigan Moundsvide State Board of Education William @. Conley C. Jay Pieming Cratton Moundsville Carrigan Atete Bok Ainos Bis Public Service Commission State Red Commission Board of Education Fleating Taylor County Colgrace Btone Mouse Knottaville Fairmont Petterman McCure-Mabie Lumber Company Tucker County Bank Davin Fleming Davis ‘Trust Company Grafton First National Bank West Virginia Bankers’ Association Broaddus College Sten Grafton Lodge Copestove DeMolxy DeMolxy Commandery Supreme Council Whabington- Meim Oniria Temple

Swedish fliers complete second leg of Stockholm to New York

Captain Albrenberg and two companions finished the Sverige flight leg at Reykjavik Iceland, completing the second lap from Stockholm to New York. The crew were uninjured after a forced landing near Skaptarcs due to fuel loss while awaiting refueling and weather improved for continued progress toward Greenland and Ivigtut.

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Obliging Burglar Donates To Salvation Army Coffers

A break in at Central Pipe and Supply on Bullitt street Sunday morning yielded an 87.01 donation to the Salvation Army. Investigator Cohen notes this unprecedented breaking and entering includes minimal loot and a seven dollar bankroll left behind by the intruder.

Salvation Army Central Pipe and Supply Company Bullitt Street Charleston Abe) Cohen Jeon Leban Central Fipa Lebow Labow Jimmy Hoes Jt Cohen Sal H

Raskob Sets Plan to Raise Funds for Democrats

At the Mayflower hotel in Boston, John J. Raskob outlines a drive to raise 600000 to pay party debts and fund a new national organization. He says deficits will drop from 1550000 to about 500000, with 360000 for setup and 260000 for organizing, aiming for broad small donations to sustain two strong parties.

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Congress Fails to Fix Tariff Vote Dates Halts Summer Recess

Washington June 10. Renata democraty blocks long summer recess by refusing to fix a date for tariff bill vote. Republicans push to recess within days if possible, while Democrats rally to delay. President Hoover favorably views a recess if tariff vote is scheduled early to avoid delaying regular session.

Washington Renata Democraty Senate Hoover Mobinson

Deaths of Couple Will Be Probed

In Burlington county New Jersey officials said they will exhume Miss Ruth M Wiley and her former fiancé Horace Roberts who died from pistol wounds in a bed room on June 1 in Moorestown. An inquest was urged by State Justice Joseph Le Bodine after a conference with Prosecutor George M Hillman and Chief Detective Ellie H Parker. The officials had earlier opposed an inquest citing costs.

Moorestown le J Burlington County Ruth M. Wileya Horace Roberta George M. Hillman Benjamin F. Farner Ellie H. Parker Joseph le Bodine State Supreme Court Trenton Bodine

Neely Returns Home From Accident in Fairmont

Former senator Benator Neely, injured in a San Antonio area crash near Cred Orchard, was brought home to Fairmont today. He remains bedridden for several days and will need crutches for an extended period.

Fairmont Pormer Benator Neely

Hoover Gives Fish New Lease-Will

Beverly Atls Calif reports a light day with no major news events. The piece notes few incidents with train accidents and golf mentioned, no aviation crashes, and a humorous aside about catfish and a reelection stay. It references President Moorer and Coolidge in light magazine chatter.

Hoover Will Beverly Atls Calif Elf Raphtan Coolidge

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