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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1926

Page

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New York Democrats Split Over Expunging Prohibition Letter

Longworth says many New York Democrats may move to expunge a letter implicating Senator Wadaworth in anti prohibition politics. La Guardia, denied a hearth by a prohibition inquiry committee, plans his own inquiry citing a California witness. A Nassau case involves a black U S constable recounting a rum ship voyage with meals and a seized 23 000 cases of liquor, and shipping records.

New York Longworth Wadawaorth State of Democratic Party Cilet Nassau Pinger Negra United States Corprmissioner O'Neil Inday Yonkers Fagens J Federal Alec Comtlasioner Pinder Kogewater Babames Miami George Hearn Hogan Hearn

Louise King Award Reported At Battle Creek

Battle Creek Michigan June 11 Louise King a coed at a nearby college is reported to have been awarded a substantial monetary claim after alleging permanent injuries. The case involves a dispute linked to an automobile party and a golf club incident.

Battle Cheek Mich Mice Louies King Uatile Creek College Tras Arthur Eich Watts Stich Ing Mies Hing Wich Battle Crash Country Club

Neely Denounces Coal Legislation As Move Toward Paternalism

United States Senator M. M. Neely of West Virginia denounces proposed coal regulation as a step toward paternalism. He says no socialistic coal control will pass Congress this year and warns that broader government control could extend to all commodities and industries if proponents succeed. New York editorial lobbies for broader national control.

Neely West Virginia Senate Washington Muglah Jesse" Henater M. M. Neely Etlrad Thia Morne New York Menior Weat Vierinin Mttarly Nuely Copeland Industeen Chia Ynoacura Pntere Natam He Neceanitier Fife

Hard Times Prompt Frugal Turns in Charleston Shops

A Charleston architect plans to buy cigars but opts to economize as rumors of hard times spread. A shopkeeper and his wife cut planned improvements and tighten budgets, fearing recession as the couple and local merchants prepare for looming hardship.

Carl Hehott Charleston Clkars Suturisei Perhays Andy

Three Persons Killed in Storm Across Illinois

Chicago reports a deadly storm sweeping northern Illinois with three fatalities and twenty injuries from a lightning strike on a street car in Cerro suburb. A drowning occurred during a cloudburst as the Illinois River overflowed its banks. A woman died from lightning near Freeport, and residences flooded while police and rescue workers aided evacuees and vehicles were stranded.

Arty Associat Chicago Tlinois Clerro Rockford Freeport Wollen Fromen Binanenta Hin

France shelves debt ratification amid franc slump

Premier Leland informs deputies the Washington ratification plan is shelved until October as Ambassador Terenger returns. Critics accuse M. MEROOVER of overstepping prerogatives amid diplomatic strain and franc weakness. In New York, James Marting Montgomery, longtime Sons of the Revolution leader and former provost, dies at Bethpage home.

Talis Leland Anveral Atev Ambaseador Terenger Washington Asan Teme Ele M. Meroover New York James Martininr Montgomery Kenatal Provident The Sons of the Revolution John Beth Touay Montgomery Mtciety Mice

Editorial Plan Strikes Out To Defense Hits

Joe W Savage reports a chaotic Kanawha City game where Murphy and Reber hurled a no hit inning while the editorial squad piled up runs. Murphy fanned 13 before tiring, Watt Vowel notes it as a historic strikeout record for the era, and the team barely held on as the inning ended with a late rally.

Joe W. Savage Kanawha City Murephy Reber Kane Murphy Beatile Watt Vowel

Separation of Moro Provinces Sought in Bill

The article reports Rep Hacen introducing a bill to restore Moro provinces governance. It envisions a governor appointed by the president, a secretary and education director, and a legislative commission, with leaders from the Moros and a council. Bacon denounces the plan as a farce and Moro exclusion persists. It notes tensions between Moro provinces and Christian Filipinos and mentions unrelated social news about Willian Leeds and Princess Xenia arriving in Chicago after a rumored engagement.

Washington Manila Hacen New York Filipinen Senate Maine Way Theos Capitin Zambosnam Davo Atutament Soro Koven Chicago Willian Th. Leeds Aon Monuire Xenia Mott Stilte California

Bridge Repair Estimates Expected This Week

Estimates for repairing the South Side bridge will be prepared within a week. President Omer Given of Kanawha county court announced this, with Itobingen and Steinman of New York preparing figures after latest inspection. Wotton Robinson or a representative will visit Charleston later this month to discuss repair plans. The engineer also advised reducing load limits to five tons and noted the need for guard and cap replacement. Authorities await Robinson’s arrival before final funding steps.

South Side Yeatercay Omer Given Kanawhe New York Itobingen and Steinman Wee Gigo Wotton Charleston Hohingen Glyon Robinaon Hay Tin

Brazil and Spain Price of Germany Geneva

June 1 diplomats from WV begin negotiations to prevent Brazil and Spain from withdrawing from the League of Nations. Officials warn the cost may be the logy of both nations as punishment for Germany’s action, with Brazil resigning and Spain considering non permanent seats.

Geneva WV Diplomata Brasil Apuia League of Nations Germany Brazil Uline

Drowned Boy Watched Police Drag for Body

A seven year old boy named Ralph Lotin claimed the river search after reports that a drowning occurred on Lovalt Street and Clendenin Street. Divers and a large crowd scoured the Dik river with hooks while residents waited along the Level street bridge for news of the body.

Lovalt Street Clendenin Street Oplock Ale Stalph Lotta Dan Bir D. T. Lotte Lovell Streat Dik River Randolph Straet Louisy Young Anit Wevan Virginia Shinn Reynotdnatreet Lotta Ralph Lotin Lotin Lovell Ralph Ganette Shiriay McAlistar

Curtail Indian Opium Trade Plan Hinted by India Offices

London report says a ten year plan to cut Indian opium exports for medicinal use would reduce revenue to about 7.2 million dollars annually and impact the economy. Initial ten percent reductions begin in 1917 with final phase by 1925.

London Jnndia India

Haiti President Razzed in Gotham Harbor Fracas

June 11 New York City harbor scene as Haiti President Toula Dorno arrives for talks with the United States. A 21 gun salute is denied and hostile demonstrations from some Haitians greet him. Officials claim confusion over arrival ceremonies and misread ovations.

New York Toula Dorno United States Tealding Hare W. A W. Cumberland Finandat Ad- Viani Maui Amin Horn Naliore Haltiana Denng Maer Borno Fort Au Urince Wattans United Statea

G O P Leaders Seek Harmony Over Brookhart Victory

Brookhart, Republican senatorial nominee, says he will seek harmony with party leaders and carry out farm relief plans while noting support from many in the Senate. The McNary bill advances with amendments as Senate vote nears, including changes on equalization fees and agricultural board operations. Proposals range from cooperative marketing funds to large revolving finance for price stabilization and export efforts.

McNary Senate Chicago Journal Today Smith W. Brooknort Republcan Brookhach Washington Nimael LaFollette Wavenington Iowa Mer Nary Senais Benator Caraway Arkonens J. Cumming Robinson Arkansas Learvst Wisconsin Federal Tarry Board Tearkeing Coomm Pricy

First Light Love Gets Wesley Barry In Marriage

Wesley Barry a 28 year old movie star wed Heanne in Xewalk Minnesota after a romance of two and a half years. Vaudeville actress Wood, 33, confirmed the couple plan to travel to Hollywood Monday night where a bungalow has been bought and housekeeping will begin.

Xewalk Judine M Tere Haute Warley Hollywood

Senate approves federal road bill

Washington report notes passage of federal aid road bill with annual allocations of 76 million dollars for interstate roads and 7.5 million for local and regional projects, while existing aid ties to state road programs and union policy influencing funding through 1999.

Senate Washington Dunn Ih bin Cone Union

Million and Half Expended at Penn Polls in 1920 Race

Testimony before the Senate Investigation Committee details expenditures surpassing 1.3 million dollars in the Pennsylvanian Peppe r-Flaher-Smith-Woodward coalition campaign. Key figures include Grundy the angel of Pepper ticket and Mellon connections, with personal and coalition costs, deficits, and loans driving the total.

Penn Pepper and Pinchot Pepper-Smith-Fisher- Woodward Senate Vara Grundy Angel Pepper Angel Grundy Depper-Flaher- Smith, Woodward Coalition Citution Organisation We Hy Folwell Philadelphia Corn Exchange’ Banc Coalition Committee WW. I. Mellon Pittaburgh Mellon Penpur-Flatteer-Sraith Woodward Jim DaGuua Government Pinchot Hia

Young Denies Poisoning Plot in Aurora Arrest Case

The Charleston man Mr Young, returned from Chicken and Aurora, denies involvement in a drugging scheme targeting horses to influence a race. He was arrested with two others, held in jail, and later released on bond after weeks of detention. He claims innocence, blames sensational local papers, and says he faced harsh treatment before his release last week.

Young Aurora Mr. Young Bond Mnola Avery Charleyton United State Anita Charleston Jane Hite Avery Mr Younr Caprio Street

Measurements Set For Ankles Calves And Knees To Judge Beauty

New York June 11 The National Drapery and Underwear Manufacturers association announced measurements for women displaying a perfect figure at the hosiery and underwear exposition. Ankle seven and a quarter inches calf twelve inches knee thirteen and a quarter inches thigh twenty inches. Ethel Dale’s legs were cited as standard with a sculpture of her ankle planned by Pompeo Coppini.

Ethel Dale New York Thorne Isbet Dale Teg Ethel Hen Sup National Drastery and Shawar Matte Quees Dha Healery Lund Ethel Pompeo Conpini Misa Dale Ie Karl Cecrnil Flo-Ziegtaid Dale Dradiey Bench

American Mercury Flayed in Canada Editorial Debate

Ottawa editors criticize King George and Relithn political leaders in a House of Commons reading. Hicken of Toronto asks whether a magazine should be allowed entry into Canada amid customs scrutiny.

Canada Ottawa Ont Ringteama King George House of Commons C. Hicken Toronto Hocken

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