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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1929

Page

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Agent Absolved In Dry Slaying As Youth Dies

In Detroit on June 12 customs border patrolman Jonah Cox was absolved of blame for Archibald Eugster's death after a confession from Frank Cooper linked bootlegging to the shooting. The case ties to a booze-running incident with three companions, a beaching near River Rouge, and a fatal wound to Eugster. The report overlaps with broader protests over firearms by federal agents amid other alcohol enforcement incidents.

Detroit Jonah Cox Archibald Hugeter James E. Chenot Wayne County Chenot Cox Frank Cooper Eugster Cooper Coxie Gregory Prederick U. S Veo H. Ring Eugater James Malicki Canada Malicki Detroit River Tts Junction River Rouge Cox Eugine Bugster Joseph Lakatos Sli Authorities Washington Archibald Euastec Border Patrol Tian Thi Prohibition Fm Henry Virkula Wan International Falls Minn J. J. Thompson Prohibition Egent Sliver City N. Mex Jong Hut Prohibition Clarence True Wilson Methodist Board of Tem Pérance

Illie Willis Prediction Sparks Fight Banter

Fragmentary quote shows Jiaruma urging restraint and a boast that a rival pup will no longer threaten a dominant dog, implying ongoing tensions and a warning about future clashes. Names and context are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Mexican Church and Portes Gil Open Peace Talks

In Mexico City on June 12 representatives of the Catholic Church and President Portes Gil began formal discussions toward resolving the long dispute over church property and school regulations. Archbishop Ruiz and Bishop Diaz met with the president at Chapultepec Castle, signaling hopeful negotiations and a possible early settlement as calls for peace. The talks follow the 1926 Calles decree restricting church ownership of property and schooling controls, with Portes Gil embracing a settlement while enforcing the laws.

Mexico City Mexico Catholi Church Portes Gil Leopoldo Rutz Y Flores Holy See Pascual Diaz Tabasco Ruiz Wlog Xulz Lesuea Fornel Dios Chapultepec Renoon Thase

Swedish Aviators Still in Iceland

Roeykefavik Iceland June 12 7 Tillack pressed the attempt to pilot the Everige to America. After vain attempts thwarted by email mechanical defects the radiator caused the latest failure. Weather near Ivigtut Greenland worsened delaying the next leg over ice and water 800 miles until conditions improve.

Ivigtut Greenland Furiher

French Troops Captured by Tribesmen in Moroccan Ambush

Ten battalions of the Foreign Legion move to avenge comrades ambushed by rebel tribesmen near El Bordj and Alt Yacoub. Thirteen soldiers were killed, ten wounded, and eighty three captured amid reports of harsh conditions and ongoing relief efforts. Generals Vidalon and Proudenberg lead the counterattack as authorities seek to rescue officers and natives held by mountaineers.

Rabat Morocco Charabelled Foreign Legion Altyacots el Bordj Abd-El Erim Bhut UPI Atlas Mountains el Bord Alt Yacoub Generala Vidalon Preudenberg High Command Abd EL Brim France Foreign Legion Uover Tminer Morrocco

Son of Wealthy New York Family Seeks Nevada Divorce

Leonant Kip Renelander of a prominent New York family has arrived in Nevada to file for divorce from Alice Jones Abinelander, daughter of a Black hack driver. Attorney Rainey Harmon says the case will claim cruelty and humiliation, with residence rules allowing action after three months.

New York Nevada Las Vegas Nev Leonant Kip Renelander Alice Jones Abinelander Rainey Harmon Hou Russell Rhinelander Harmon Winnelander

Carr Is Lane Says Guthrie On Death Sentence

Dr. Guthrie, Huntington state hospital superintendent, reported to Governor Conley on Theodore Carr, condemned for killing neighbor Lock Sharp and his wife. Carr, in death cell, faces execution tomorrow. authorities weigh executive clemency as Carr is described as somewhat depressed but sane.

Lasse Reneon L. ¥. Guthrie Huntington State Hospital Conley Theodore Carr Pocahontar County Moundayilia Etrte Penitentiary Carr Lock Sharp Kilind Hilm Guthrie Carrie Conely Tony

Former Dry Agent Slain In Ambush Near Gurley Alabama

HUNTSVILLE June 12 Ai R Hugh Craft former prohibition enforcement agent and Madison county deputy was shot from ambush while driving from his farm near Gurley. His car was found with the left side of his head crushed by shotgun and a close range bullet in the forehead. Footprints of two persons were found at the scene. Craft, who served in prohibition work for years, had recently retired and had campaigned actively against moonshiners.

Huntsville Ala R. Hugh Craft Promition Enforcement Madison County Gurley Craft Nils Prohibition Agai

Chicago U Students Divided In Selecting Campus Queen

Chicago University students split over campus beauty standards as a campaign for campus queen centered on blondes versus brunettes. Eleanor Eastwood, a brunette, won the popular vote while the Dodd twins’ blonde supporters claim a joint title potential and an arbitration plan was discussed.

Chicago U Chicago University of Chicago Campan Wa Robert Maynard Hutchins Helen Lois Dodd Twine John Barrymore Car- Tellus Vanderblit, Jr F. Scott Pitegerald Collage Newspapera Magazinee Phoenix Dodds Threatydente Eleanor Eastwood Dodd Twins Dodd Eastwood Eleanor Lavest

Trial of Judge Will Start Today

Excitement ran high in Amarillo as the trial of Judge BH Hamilton began for the alleged murder of his son-in-law. More than 200 veniremen were summoned and over 130 witnesses called for a district court proceeding opening tomorrow. Theresa, the judge’s 17 year old daughter, would testify for the defense amid concerns of impartial jurors and a possible change of venue due to local prejudice.

Gorcon Campbell Abe L. David Will David Campybell Amarillo Tet BH. Hamilton Southwess Walton, Jr Theresa Wne Amaridin

Mother Held in Son's Death Poisoning Seen

In Havre de Grace Maryland Mrs. Battle Scone was arrested and held for investigation after Baltimore chemists reported traces of poison in the organs of her 11 year old son George who died June 4. The deaths of a brother father and grandmother in the same family are being reexamined and bodies may be exhumed. An inquest was ordered as authorities study potential poison evidence and determine possible charges.

Havre DE Grace Battle Scone Baltimore George Stone W. Worthington Hopking George Blane Elmer Edward Martin J. Foley Poley Hopkine

Plane Delivers Mail From Leviathan Ship at Sea

New York June 12. The first successful at sea mail pickup by airplane occurred from the liner Leviathan off Fire Island 75 miles from New York. Lieutenant Commander George Pond and co pilot L Rawlinge used a Fairchild plane to retrieve 10 000 letters, amid cheers from more than 2 000 passengers aboard.

New York George Pond L. ¥. Rawlinge Pire Island Lowhampton Fairchild George Codd Keyport N I Pond Iith

Debate Sparks Tariff Revision Talk in Senate Hearing

Washington June 12 A Senate finance committee session opened public tariff hearings with debate sparked by a statement from Benator Wateneve lican that general tariff revision was contemplated. Horah of Idaho urged immediate adjournment as six senators joined in the discussion. Witnesses favored and opposed the U S valuation method for customs duties, highlighting concerns over domestic impact and foreign undervaluation.

Washington Benator Watenevelican Senate Horah Idaho Congress Finance Committee Borah Watson Hoover Robinson Arkinman Frazier Norris Dakota Isaidne Wiliam Burgess Trenton N. J Tariff Commission United States John G. Lerch American Tarnt League New York City Horace B. Chebney 3Il Ascociation of America Manchester Connecticut J. W. Bevane Otto Fix Bevane Fix

Sentence Pair to Hang For Husband's Murder

Hole Quebec June 13. Philbert Levevre and Mary Viau of Montpelier Quebec were convicted of poisoning Zephyr Viau’s murder. They were sentenced to be hanged.

Hole Que Philbert Lefevre Mary Viau Montpelier Zephyr Viau

Wedding of Prince Louis to Mrs Corey Off

Paris reports Prince Louis of Bourton has called off plans to wed Mrs Mabelle Gilman Carey widow of an American steel magnate The engagement was postponed to autumn with weather cited as reason The Infanta Susie mother of Louis remains opposed and the prince travels in San Remo Mrs Carey who knew him twenty years doubts the match and a relative says the prince seeks to avoid redemption rather than marriage

Prince Louis Paris Prince Louis of San Remo Italy Infante Bulalle Kuisile Associated Presa Francs Louis France Corey Louis

Breach Spreads To Tariff Bill As Senate Debates Farm Relief

Washington June 13 Republican quarrels in the Senate spread from farm relief to the tariff as party leaders sought a vote on Hoover’s farm bill and the export debenture plan. Borah and Brookhart pressed a progressive path while Watson and Jones clashed over revision timing. House leaders prepared for a verdict next day on the tariff and the debenture provision amid recess plans and expectations for a vote on the farm bill by week’s end.

Washington Hoover Senate House Urés Benatorn Borah Idaho Brookshart Towa Cat.paigners Calla Borah Congress Watson Brookhart Jones Waabyington Redtes Democrats Aean Tieton Bia Wines Tecomen House Republicia Senate Democrata Hava Nouse War Northwest Rouse Txtey Republis

Lindy Drives England To Altar Says Will Lindy

Beverly Hills report notes Lindbergh’s influence on English society after his aviation triumphs. The piece claims his actions, once at a low point, inspired improved public morale and even marriage prospects among English social circles. Photographers are observed eager to cover the London wedding spectacle.

Lindy England Will

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