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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1924

Page

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Democrats of Nation Swarm Into New York Convention

Delegates converge on New York as Democrats of the nation gather for the June convention. Cordell Hull and party leaders steer seating plans, with McAdoo and Williams among notable figures en route. Delegates discuss permanent chairmanship, committee seating, and the fight over the presidential nomination amid party tensions.

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Probers Hear of Ship's Disaster

Probers recount the ship disaster with testimony from crew, including Francis Musestokl, about turret failure, powder ignition, and the explosion that left the Tus Wet hospital ship burned. Witnesses describe search for the sling cord and the turret's blast effects, as funeral plans proceed for the victims.

Dombern Court of Taquiry Rexeryink Mlasteelbet Isle of Conrad Riguts Rollet

Kelly Ties Own Mare For Homers In A Single Game

In New York a pitcher named Kelly ties his own record by homering four times in a single game. The feat mirrors a long history of hitters achieving multiple blasts in one appearance, with only a few legends like Ken Williams and Cy Williams matching or exceeding such power in the 20th century.

Kelly New York Flenaty Rane Leaur Hinters Fle Ken Wwillama Cy Willlamm Mewline Body Loewe Nosten

Vacation phrasings and forward a taper request

Informal note advising to call Phin Gre kettle about forwarding taper. Mentions Capitel 6600 and Chreptution Department. Instructional tone with minimal concrete details.

Aluminum labor and chemistry advances reported in 19th century notes

English experts work to improve aluminum production and related chemistry. The article mentions laboratories and researchers, copper processing, and electricity. It covers brews, beer prices, and a June date with a cement plant closure following a seizure of operations.

Herriott Names Radicals to New Cabinet in Surprise Reshuffle

The headline notes Edouard Herriot forms a cabinet with radical and nonpartisan figures, led by General Nollet as minister of war. Officials emphasize a steady policy toward Germany, with Nollet seen as central to guiding wartime strategy while other ministers bring experience in commerce agriculture interior and justice as the cabinet faces scrutiny from critics.

Nollet Price Otementel Flaies Rene Peneuly Caimmerce Agriculture Interior Labor Almac Revorms Aueceseful Narolulstranion Lycra Paneat Ini Mernnee

Balloon races start today in Brussels amid weather delays

Reported preparations for seventeen balloons in an international event begin with a potential European route. The official start time is set for early afternoon with pilots listed from Belgium and distant nations. Officials warn of possible weather impacts but expect a straightforward launch following standard procedures.

White Indians Reported by Marsh Darien Expedition

A garbled dispatch describes a Darien expedition claiming white Indians near Marsh and New York. It mentions the king of the Darien and two strikingly pale children, with references to an expedition team and encoded notes about indigenous encounters and explorations.

New York Voluncanat Marsh Darien Darien Marsh Manavia Che Marsh

New Rear Admirals Named In Navy Promotion List

Washington reports six new rear admirals recommended as part of a naval promotion, with captains and senior officers named for flag rank. The slated appointments include commanders in engineering and intelligence, along with officers commanding forces in California, the Canal Zone, and West Virginia.

Washington Cenr Leard Whitey Dent Cookdee I. K. Nobinany A. J. Wither Aldo Tuilteah West Virginia Nevy Department Presi

Mail Robbery Mystery Spurs Police Breakthrough

Chicago June 14 police predicted a swift solution to the holdup of a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway train near Hammond. A wounded suspect, J H Wayne, identified by some as a bandit, led to raids where five others including a woman were taken. Loot totals rose to 447000 cash and bonds with estimates varying.

Associated Cress Chicago Holt Up Chicage Mily Wayne Ear Hammond Yite Hammond Margaret Kay Walter Mel Comb Paul Wade Tulsa Okla James Mahones Peter Mo Hbiwlan Exaothy Tommy O'Conner Wasa Wade Wray Igor Erdera

Father Receives Ties On Father's Day In Veranda Change

A long, satirical domestic vignette describes a family preparing Father’s Day favors while mother pushes for a front porch redesign. Father longs for simple pleasures as daughters plan a belated celebration and the family debates a new porch, décor, and the social status tied to the home’s façade.

Booker Manun Murer Hay Leone Pareb

Detective Childers Relives Charleston Nightlife Legend

The aging Charleston detective recalls the late 19th century patrols through a rough ward of saloons with brass knuckles and knives common among workers and gamblers. Once among the toughest beats, he faced bottles, knuckles, and altercations, yet lives by the Golden Rule and says he preferred helping others over seeking trouble.

Marlon Childers Ala Charleston Childers Artment Child Ers Counties Suns Been Charles

Twelve Known Dead In Cloudburst Across County

June 14 report from Johnson City Tennessee describes a devastating cloudburst near Hunter Stamana Garden's Bluff and Little Stony Creek. twelve killed, four seriously injured, numerous farms and structures destroyed, rail line damaged, and widespread property loss reported by observers including Celt Lewis and his sons. The disaster follows a night of heavy rain and high winds with long-term agricultural and transportation impacts across the area.

Johnson City Tenn Appalachian Southern Railway Hunter Stamana Garden Littl Stony Creek Blue Springs Creek Sidm Fish Springs Celt Lewis Walter Ned Page Elsht

Olympic Committee Names U. S. Athletes for Paris

The American team to the Paris Olympics was chosen at Harvard Stadium after trials in Cambridge. Most top finishers in finals across 20 events earned spots, with selections including many from New York and other venues. A chartered ship will carry the squad to Paris for the July 1 to 13 track and field championships, where several world records and Olympic marks were noted in the trials.

Associated Bressi Cambridge Mass Paris Alerlean Olympic Committee Harvard Siadine Yen Ferday New York Internae Ini Jushif America Batie Owoays Jackson Scholz Smace Worssly

Republicans End Rhode Island Session Amid Adverse Fray

After a 22 hour session in Providence, Rhode Island lawmakers adjourned without the presiding officer’s consent. Toupin, the Republican lieutenant governor, presided as Democrats seized control of the Senate chamber. Armed sheriffs and a tense standoff followed as Secretary Sprague refused to move Senate documents. The Democratic majority pressed an emergency appropriation before adjourning.

Providence Rhode Island Tenetenant Felix A. Toupin Arernuon Thambe Sprague Rik Senate

Mine Workers Leader Chides District Heads Over Change

Indianapolis June. United Mine Workers announces that Tetlow is appointed to head District and Sub-districts. John Lewin, international president, names Van A. Stitchen of Pittsburgh as head, effective June 16. Action follows petition from officers seeking international charge amid policy disputes and threatened eliminations.

Indiarapolis Ind Tse Patract United Mine Workers Amériod Virginia Fors Tatton Ohio John TL. Lewin Nein Pittsburgh Fairmont Internation Union Jai Union Indianapolis Frank C. Heeney Ire Rooney Aa Hardgé Housten The United Mine Workers Housted News Age

Women Outnumber Men on Islands in Babuyan Group

June 15 Manila reports earth tremors and volcanic eruptions in the Babuyan Islands. Mariners describe a mat e population skewed toward women as many men go to sea. Typhoons disrupt frail fishing craft and livelihoods, with one island of about 200 people said to have 1s women to one man. Constabulary ordered to assess conditions and provide supplies.

Manil Babuyan Islands Igladda Cagayan

Coolidges Week End Aboard Mayflower Washington Trip

President and Mrs Coolidge left Washington for a Potomac voyage aboard the Mayflower and planned to rest Monday while Coolidge considers pending questions for the national campaign. Frank Mondell, Cleveland convention leader, may chair and notify the president of his nomination. The Japanese government has been informed by the American embassy about the boycott on immigration.

Washington Presider UROBE Loycorn Boycutt America Amora Itu

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