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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1927

Page

2

Spirit of St. Louis Set for New York Arrival

Lindbergh inspected the Spirit of St. Louis at Anacostia and Arlington, planned to fly toward New York with an amphibian transfer, and attend a breakfast hosted by aviation groups. A large crowd gathered as officials rearranged the schedule and preparations for the landing and reception in Gotham.

Washington Lindbergh Paral Air Mother Spirit of St. Lous Maudy Plelt Nepe Woandarf New York New York Harbor Walker Lindwill National Aeronautical Sports Ong Amy Faerspirit St. Louis Waa Oftar Wosk Arlington Cemetery Walter Reed Hospital rBiace Demilee St. Lerats WEW Renee National Aeronautical Association Irs Evangeline Lindbergh Fyne Pennsylvania Wills John C. Lodge Detroit James J. Welker Tmayor City Hall Welker

Lindbergh Receives Grand New York Welcome Pageant

New York prepares a massive welcome for Charles Lindbergh arriving from Washington. Aerial flyovers, 200 planes over the harbor, and a 250-ship flotilla await him at the Battery. A parade to City Hall follows with wreaths, medals, and celebrations across Central Park.

Navy Air Station George ER. Henderson Lindbergh Bolling Field Army Biro Flyera New York Toy Associated Press Charles Lindbergh Colonel Lindbergh Washington Priday Lou Quanting Wrester Macom Battery Famote City Hall James J. Wolk Central Park Madison Square Alfrey Stith Coolidge Stock Exchange Iit Aindbergh

Longest Bridge May Honor Lindy by Bearing Name

A proposal to name the world’s longest bridge after Lindbergh was announced for the next executive meeting in New Orleans. The Lake Pontchartrain span, under construction, will be 24 22 miles long and built of concrete.

Lindy Washington America New Orleans Lake Pontchartrain Louis Iana Wilho

Red Cross aided refugees across camps during floods

Henry Mt. Baker of American Red Cross reports flood period relief covered over 660000 people with 138 refugee camps. 2773 refugees fed or housed in camps. 204178 aided outside camps. Alaska Arkansas and other states listed with camp and outside aid figures. Reconstruction officers named for Arkansas Mississippi and Louisiana posts.

New Orleans Henry Mt. Baker American Red Cross Red Cross Tampa Alaska Arkamens Tannceage Bissardt Titnois Sentucky Walter Wessetlus Arkansas A. L. Schaefer Wickaburs, Ding Missiasippi T. J. McCarthy Louistini

Lindbergh Pays Tribute in Washington Funeral Rite

In a somber ceremony at Arlington and Dupont Circle, Charles Lindbergh honors the unknown soldier, then greets veterans at Walter Reed. President Coolidge accompanies him as crowds observe with restrained reverence, the nation linking Lindbergh’s fame to a peace-time tribute.

Lindbergh Attends Church Amid Public Attention

Col Charles A Lindbergh and his mother attended a Washington church service with Presidents Coolidge and Harding present. The flyer received no public acknowledgment during the sermon or baptism ceremony, maintaining a low profile as crowds watched from the streets and theater.

Washington Colone Charles A. Lindbergh Prenient Afrs Coolidge Tar

Lindbergh Surrounded by Praise and Public Awe in Washington

The Washington visit scenes center on Charles Lindbergh, his reception by President Coolidge, and a public display of admiration. He tours church, attends a ceremony at Anacostia, places a wreath atop the Unknown Soldier tomb, and visits veterans at Walter Reed Hospital. The Spirit of St Louis is reassembled nearby as crowds cheer, while Crèig’s prize money is noted as funding the historic flight.

Coollde Washington Saltman Lindberga White House Paptte Lindy Europé Almeelf Tilgh United States Washington Monument Mr. Coolidge Hare Baker's Memphis Washington Press Club Dupont Circle Dr. Pierce Academia Nin Anacosta Lindbergh Comar D. O. Watson St. Louis Heines Point Atlantic Charles Bvana Hughes Lingbergh Capitol Sal Wier America le Bourget Paris Arlingston France Watter Reed Hospital Reed Attalde Army Air Experts Potomac River Wady United States Revenue Cutter New York Memphia United States Marines Linds M. Raymond Crteig Gob Van Lindy Winglig Raymond Orteig

SALLYS SALLIES AND A BRAVOORT HOTEL PLANTER PLAGUE

The piece discusses a $25,000 action linked to M. Ortelg owner of the Brevoort hotel near Greenwich Village New York. It mentions Lindy’s alleged $850,000 newspaper story earnings and future plans after reaching St Louis, with remarks on public reaction and backers.

M. Ortelg Greenwich Village New York Hima Lindy Herve Ts Ortelg Lingy Gome Davy Jones Atlantic Beckera Babe Ruth Ty Cabt Gene Tooney Bill Tredet Ueir St. Loui

Charleston Kustable Tales and County Gossip

Fragmented reminiscence from a Charleston bar scene and local mischief recounts a disorderly night with a constable pursuing a woman, roadside tumbles, and townsfolk fearing return visits. A preacher, Bun, and travelers like Rev. Dunlap are noted amid scattered horseplay and a farewells procession.

Obituary notices for Lepg and Price and Coffey and radio exports

Obituary notices list Arvin P Legg age 29 of 1643 Lee street died in a local hospital after three months illness. Survived by widow and four brothers, father Ira Legg of Vinton and Nichols County, funeral plans set. Also James J Price services at Bartlett chapel with Rev Harrington, burial at Spring Fall cemetery. William Coffey funeral at Brean Memorial with Rev Brown, burial at Spring Fall cemetery. United States ships 66 percent more radio equipment to the outside world than Great Britain.

Arvin P. Lepg Arvin P. Lee Lee Retreet Hera Liewite Mins Stary Lloyd Ira W. Legg Vinton Nicholna County Abstote Automobile Intermat Hubert Kelley Company Vinton Thin Atteenoom James H. Price James J, Price Bartlett Chapel H. Harrington Calgary Wilam Coffey William Coffey Bream Memorial Dhuria Rev P. C. Brown Spring Aull United States Great Britain

Women Praised for Work in Mississippi Floods

Harris Dickson profiles the Mississippi flood aftermath praising women who aided refugees in Baton Rouge and Vicksburg. He highlights Red Cross volunteers and telephone operators as key heroes, details scenes of refugees, barge arrivals, and efforts to reunite families while stressing national accountability for flood devastation.

Mississippi Auter- Littin Mademoiselle Henry Auta Vicksburg Red Cross Becqust Auter Noadgurr Achia Purtago Lizzie Bureau of Thase Indy Negra

Brothers Charged in Fatal Shooting in Paintsville

Paintsville Kentucky June 12 Orville Stevens was killed and street clerk was shot in Osfist Ky this afternoon according to telephone reports Warrants charging Ben Mullitt and J B Mullitt brothers with murder and wounding were issued by magistrate and officers were seeking the men tonight The shooting followed a quarrel Friday when Breven clerk in a commissary at Cl uth broke a pop bottle and a chin of gions struck Ben Mullitt Patrick was manager of the store.

Paintsville Orrill Stevens Schreet Trick Osfist Ben Mullitt J. BR. Mullitt Breven Cluth Ben Muilitt Patrick

Attempt to Swim Fatal for Guyan River Man

In Bunrington on June 12 Jacob Six, 50, drowned in the Guyan river while attempting to swim home from a neighbor’s residence after an afternoon call. Friends urged restraint but he plunged in fully clothed. ten minutes later bystanders in a motor boat recovered the body and alerted rescuers.

Bunrtington Jacob Six Guyan

Divorce defendant commits death by own action

Huntington June 12 Mrs Nellie Munsey 24 defendant in a divorce action died by suicide this afternoon while visiting her father Everett Munsey’s home She left three children and the motive given was domestic trouble The husband Everett Munsey Jr a railroad worker was out on a run and not yet home Monday night

Huntington Nellie Munsey Tatally Ormal Nnny Everett Munsey

Six Drownings After Rowboat Capsizes at Forest Lake

Six persons from St Paul drowned when a rowboat carrying eight people capsized on Forest Lake near Mira. The victims include Hopken Hila ren 38 and his children Peter 8 Olga 3, Mira Hjatinsr Han een, Ann 9, and others. Mr Bilasen 32 and her son Herman survived. One child shifted seats causing the capsize.

Quail Collision Kills Two Boys in Auto Crash

A pair of quails crossed a road near there today causing an automobile accident that killed Walter Fae, 16, and Joseph Strobel, 19, with Harold Polkerth, 17, badly injured. The accident occurred on a stretch of road noted for local traffic near Minn. The report also notes displays of trench construction machines at the International Red Congress.

Hells Palin Walter Fae Joseph Strobel Harold Polkerth Minn

Poisoned meat sickens seven in city outbreak

Seven people, including J R Yates and family members, were poisoned by tainted meat served at the Athena cafe, with only Mr. Yater escaping serious harm. Victims, most elderly, endured illness but many improved by night. the elder Yates remained in serious condition.

Mr. Yater J. R. Yates Bes Yates

Yank Forces at Tientsin Flayed

Dispatches describe chaotic scenes at Tientsin with U S troops in action while a conference in Peking features strategists debating war outcomes. Quoted figures include Chang Chung Chang and Tze-Zine as analysts cite Sun Tzu and mock ancient generals in a tense wartime context. In Washington Pennsylvania, William Wells, 18, dies in a house fire with several others injured, including his father Br L Black and Ward Lowe, as investigators probe the blaze.

Outine Peking Mukaon Cusng Chung Chang Pang Succene Wutzan Suntmu Washington Willam R. Wells Waynesburg New Nineveh Wiliam Wells Br L. Black New Martinsville W. Vo Ward Lowe

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