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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1926

Page

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Aviators Seek to Circle Globe in Under Thirty Days

Detroit multi millionaire Edward Brana plans a rapid world circumnavigation using planes boats and trains. Starting from New York the team will cross the Atlantic to Paris Moscow Tokyo Yokohama and Seattle with relay legs across the Americas. If successful they aim to beat John Mears record by about nine days completing the journey in around 21 to 28 days.

New York Edward Brana Detroit Fhander Linton Youngs Apanard Wil Dewin Orning Aquitania Acre Ope Asia Acros Amein Erfom Ty Thair Europe Pacific Amarica Berlin Globe John Henry Mears Na Hae Worl He Bagan Axents Evane Wells Charbourg Juhe 32 Paris Sflerwand Derlin Abe Atallog Andy Moscow Omek Ural Mountains Evens and Welle Omak Chita Eiclare Hardin Manchuria Eamel Marbin Astung Yakobhama Crithe Yokohama Seattla Mons Ca Churebuyre Parle Batlin Konlasberg Onek Flarbin Antung Tokohama Hemttle United States Ralaye John Henry Thase Omik Naschen Tay

Elwood Speech Denounces Communists as Threat to America

Secretary of State Davie in Elwood accuses communists of aiming to annex America to Moscow and calls for action against their leadership to protect the nation from subversion. He warns these groups threaten the country and urges vigilance.

Elwood Ind Label Davie Jean Koho America Moscow Mimst Mning Amerik

Death Probe In Morgantown Targets State Engineer

Morgantown June 12 Harold Dasenberry 20 a resident and state road department worker was found fatally injured in town. Police say he was either thrown from a machine or fell from a moving car. Detective Bell and Uniontown police questioned two suspects Pex Nelson and Andry Bedrick who were later released. The investigation centers on the men Dasenberry left the amusement park with and the blow to his head. The coroner notes injuries plus the man’s hands bore marks from a heavy blow. Further details hinge on identifying the three men last with Dasenberry at the park.

Morgantown Harold Dasenberry Aed Tell, Jr Fayette Counts Unionicmm Pa Bedrick Durenbeery Dylanbarry Utilontown Alnee Bell Bia Dunsn Barry Jata Hoe

Probe Flapper Auto Crashes on Boston Pike As Four More Slain

Two investigations opened as authorities probed a crash on the Torton road turnpike linking New Condon and Sheridan. Coroner Ell Nixle examined witnesses to determine if a pattern of high speed events near a party location involved students from Ul head into the auto teaguey and borrowed cars, amid tales of Connecticut license plates among youths and lingering concerns over public safety and a prior unsolved death.

Boston Pike NEW Naven Conny June J Mem Marvey Cushing George Matthews Kopporyl Yate Edwin Keener Dorothy Bernadette Kiernan Ell Nixle Long Merien Witteanen Aimilar Torton Road New Condon Sheridan New Maven Automobile Newlaw Audi Connecticut Kopperyl Ariving Mra Heeser Vale Yate Atudenta Rodgers Oxden Mille Sarforter

Spanish War Vets Open Encampment In West Virginia City

United Spanish War Veterans begin their West Virginia encampment with a program led by Fenn A. Thayer. Notable participants include Senator M. Nasly and former West Virginia governor F. Morgan. Delegates attend memorial services at St. John's Episcopal Church before a municipal building program and afternoon parade.

Department of West Virginia Fenn A. Thayer United States M. SM. Nasly Wear Virginia John McLlroy Washington, D. C National Tribune Ad.jutant James J. Sturpny F. Morgan West Virginia Marly Ueseterday St. John’s Episcopal Church W. Connor Wheeling W. W. Wertz Charleston Stormer Governoe Morgan N. Lancnatar Gorre

Plaster Rain Delays Coolidge Event at Church Theater

Falling plaster and a threat to the Coolidge event disrupt a church and theater gathering in Washington. The incident occurs as plaster spalls from a wall undergoing alterations, narrowly missing attendees and landing in a vacant box about 100 feet from the president, with no injuries reported.

Washington Coolidge

Western Storm Deluges Midwest and Causes Fatalities

Severe weather grips the Midwest with heavy rain and winds for days. Chicago reports record rainfall and a fatality from a lightning strike. Des Moines notes the year’s heaviest downpour and four deaths in Iowa over three days. Transport and crops suffer as outages and flood damage rise across several states.

Chicago Weather Bureau Johns Cupusne Des Moines Iowa Transport and Communication Service Mingescia Winconaln Alliwaukes Stinnempolls

Unidentified ship in flames vanishes off Florida coast

A burning schooner off Imtm Hench Florida vanished with its fate uncertain. Airplanes circled offshore but could not establish radio contact or locate survivors. Reports say the crew may have been rescued by a passing ship, but no trace of the vessel or crew remains.

West Valm Byach Fla Imtm Cody Dietrean Hain Bow Pier Arittinis Avuthea Anne

Southern Methodist Pastor Attacks Modern Parents On Youth

A Sunday night sermon by Charles W. Crivier of the First Methodist Episcopal Church denounces modern parents for youth troubles. He claims lack of hearth discipline and calls for stronger parental guidance to restore Christian training and loyalty among children.

Southern Methodist Charles W. Crivier, DD Danlor First Methodist Epiacopal Church Washoxton Dickinson Harry Traine Diane Arconia Gparte Hpartao America Alemionta

Training children at home, a call for reform

The speaker argues parents must train children at home through holy living and example. He cites Josiah as a model of doing right over words, stressing youth are impressionable and character lessons should come from parents and religious teachers.

Joalah Josiah

German Doles Grow as Hopes for Boom Fail

Germany reports unemployment rising with 2,009 thousand more jobless nationwide on June 1 and 5,000 more in Berlin. Reichstag approves 60,000,000 marks for farm credits and 40,000,000 for Moroccan holdings aid. The move signals continued state support as Europe’s economy stagnates amid political tensions.

Reichstag Morocco Berlin Germany GermansAmarts Ean Chamber of Commerce Norlin Garman Garmany United Spain France England Reichstag Algo Wevernimantha Mingivinga Tupatitioan Gilbert Dawes HR Qlno

Miss MacCorkle Funeral Held in Booth Hill

Funeral services for Ingiette Brioce Corkle daughter of Governor MacCorkle are set for Booth Hill at 2 p m with St Ernest Thompson of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment follows at Spring Hill cemetery. The accident occurred on the Midland Trail near Rathelle when the car went over a 10 foot embankment. she died at Coal Valley Hospital Saturday night. Governor MacCorkle sustained minor injuries. she is survived by her father and a brother W G MacCorkle.

Ingiette Brioce Corkle Willam A. MarCorkle Coal Valing Hospital Montgomery Reinelle Hunrle Booth Hilla Ernoon Ernest Thompson First Presbyterian Church Cinta Hervicen A. FP. Bouchelle John Ting Pred Mippetoe W. M. Kennedy W. Tu Milford Alvin MacCorkis Mace Corkin Midland Trail Rathelle MacCorkie Bruken Mina M MacCorkie Chartonton

Love Ant Longitude and the Frantic Romance Tale

A quirky local feature by Linton Wella recounts Jimmy Cranden’s bid for Frances Tauatter, blending coded lines and mock-world events with playful satire. The piece teases a grand plan to avert a 362-dozen counting challenge while hinting at a weekly schedule and a dramatic Wednesday debut.

Jimmy Cranden Frances Tauatter Linton Wella

Senate Probe Details Costs Behind 1932 Primary Nominations

A senate investigation team examining expenses from the recent primary reports uncovering more than 400 000 spent on two unsucceeds candidates Hepner and Vin chat. They will review the wave exlu ante records when the hearing convenes with the morning champion of the hearings.

Senate William 8. Ynre Hepner Vin

Congress Expected to Adjourn Within Week

Washington reports indicate adjournment by month’s end as party leaders push farm relief votes this week. Senate to consider the radio bill early next week and rivers and harbors tensions loom. House reconvenes Tuesday to pass election contests and proceed with pending measures awaiting appropriations.

Washington Congress Snaders Commerce Committee W. OW. Halley A. H. Walter Ucan Pennsylvania Don Hf. Clark Eawarde Bourne

Car Plunges From Bridge Killing Four at Glen Frazar

A car carrying four youths, including Junn 13 George 2 Jovem 36, plunged from a Glen Frazar bridge into water after crashing. Three occupants died, one 17 year old escaped by kicking out a bolt from the door. Walter raver survived the mishap. An agent for the Santa Fe railroad reported the scene.

Mantinez Cat Junn George 2 Jovem Santa Fe Railroad Glen Frazar Here Hoyaters Rm Bridge Walter Raver Boutle Joe

Republicans Push Possible Action If Vare Wins Solon’s Toga

Washington report notes widening probe into campaign spending linked to the Vare-Ledliehman coalition. Witnesses, including Thomas Watson of Philadelphia and Edward Kenna of Pittsburgh, testify as investigators pursue expenditures and influence in Pennsylvania politics. Wheeler criticizes funding and legal lines.

Vare Solon Toga Washington Senate Williams Bowset Pepper Pinchot Honator Pepper Thonas Watson Philadelphia Bn Ucket Hi Son Thames Edward Kenna Pittacurch Trebeurer Ware Morin Dittaburgh Peppeare Flober Couran Vare-Leidleman Mont Vere Kenna Committee Pittburgh Kenoe Vara-Iteldie Mithun Dollara Pennayhanta Atone Elene Wherler Willam Wheeler Peatse Guia Mgnor Domerene Supreme Court Lans Fomerene Democratic Party Ohio

Sheriff balks on prison fare in strange jail

June 19 The jail breakfast short of toast and coffee angered Peter L Hoffman Cook County jailer for permitting extra privileges to two bear runners among prisoners in Cook County jail Sheriff Wolfman says he plans to visit the jail to inspect meals and discipline.

Peter Moftman Cook County Wheatem Wolfman

Bill to bar lawmakers from taking speech fees

Washington report outlines a draft bill by Representative Tinkham Republican Massachusetts to prohibit members of Congress from accepting fees for speaking on pending legislation. He cites the Anti-Saloon League and other groups as sources of influence and argues such payments undermine public ethics and legislative probity.

Tinkham Massachusetts Anti-Saloon League Farhington Congress Membeara Concresa Congraas Anti-Saloon League T E Doably Re Bugnant Beceuee Uhl Datestabla Organization

Trouble and the Railroad Across Olcott

An Olcott correspondent recounts local misadventures and colorful events. Walter Holstein recalls Trouble the Wooly dog and a railroad incident that ended the dog’s run. Morton Tiess, showmen, a pencil dispute, and Whackey Songer’s arrival add to town chatter. Continuous notes hint at further details on another page.

Walter Holstein Morton Bish Goddard

Princes of Catholic Church Draw Large New York Crowds

New York crowds thronged streets for royal ceremony as papal legate Cardinal Hayes and a group of European cardinals attended in St Patrick's Cathedral. Military parade and church processions drew tens of thousands, with cheering locals kneeling as prelates received blessings.

New York Chicago Cardinal Hayes Cardinal Bontnay St. Patrick‘s Cathedral Cardinal Caernoch Hungary Duvels Charest Brance Teles Canznova Snain Piffs Austria O'Donnell Ireland Prines New Furkera Kate Atriok New York National Guard Seheath Caratnal Finges Knights of Columbus Sndom Knights of St. Gregory Cathy Via Pilenca Cardinal O'Donnell Wweelcome mMitary Eacort Heninarions Wrlente Monce Curl Biehong Archblethopa Pitas

Governor Gore Planned Northern State Road Inspection Trip

Governor Gore will leave tonight for a northern state road inspection trip. He will be accompanied by state road commission officials and will visit Morgantown where a meeting is set, with a final stop in Wert Virginia to be announced.

Gore Coune Tle Virginie Vatalty Morgantown Ternoon

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