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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1926
Page
1
Senator Johnson urges fairer tax division amid hearings on oil and gas assessments. He cites Pennsylvania and West Virginia companies and argues taxes should reflect real property values and capital investments. Data show cross state tax differences and calls to reconsider 1925 to 1938 tax regimes and the impact on energy producers.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Willie Willis Genvrigot with year 2026 and Pobussera. Social text includes unclear phrases about a girl and a request for identity or status. No clear event, place, or institution emerges.
Fourteen workers died and about 75 to 100 injured in a gas and chemical explosion that wrecked a two block long building at a Gary steel plant. No warning was given and the cause remains unknown as rescuers search rubble and identify victims by payroll tags.
A detached scene describes weather dominating a discussion about liquor and a fictional meeting between presidents. The setting mentions a hilltop venue and a ceremonial mood with incomplete dialogue about rain and fate.
The estate of Edward Evans and Linton Walls announce a record circumnavigation attempt starting at 1 20 am tomorrow. They plan an Atlantic crossing to Cherbourg and quick transfers via fast cutter from the Battery, with New York World reporting exclusive coverage.
June 14 report notes Brazil resigned from the League of Nations, prompting debate on withdrawal implications for the labor board and indicating Latin American delegates doubt any country would follow. Brazil remains a member for two years per covenant, while diplomats discuss re election prospects and possible policy shifts.
Citizens in Fayette County denounce a proposed Nuttall Fayettes Station link as part of a north-south highway. They urge a federal inquiry into West Virginia road engineers and a reevaluation of the Beckwith to Cotton Hill segment with officials pressed to complete the Winona to Nuttall connection. A five member taxpayers committee will pursue authorities and petition Congress.
SARGENT, TRADE BOARD ACCUSED Washington June 14. Charges that Attorney General Nargent the federal trade commission and private attorneys joined forces to block federal antitrust action against Continental Baking Corp while government pursued Ward two million dollar bread trust were made by the trade commission minority tonight. The minority led by Clair man John F. Nugent and Commissioner Huston Thompson charged that the commission acted without a plan and that Judge Soper was misled into approving the case. They allege Brindley was expelled from conferences and claim the consent decree in Baltimore was ineffective in halting a two billion dollar war food combines. Nugent and Thompson say they have the full story of negotiations against Ward Food Products Corp.
An early morning bread truck driver named Wandell encounters a man who steps into traffic and is fatally struck by the vehicle. The injured man frantically pleads as Wandell helps him off the road and attempts to move away from the scene, amid a tense, confused exchange.
Secretary Mellon criticized the McNary farm bill pending in the Senate in a letter to Chairman Imogen of the new agricultural committee and reps Dickinson Town and Anthony. He argued the measure would not be worth or beneficial and questioned its constitutionality. Proponents accused President Coolidge of blocking relief and claimed an agreement to limit farm relief to cooperative marketing regulation.
Thayer elected head of the Spanish War Veterans department in Weet Viralnie with J Taylor of Wheeling named vice commander and Nocria Truce of Fairmont as vice commander. Lee Bhaffar of Parkersburg chosen department chaplain. Veterans gathered in Charleston to commemorate service 28 years ago as city recalls reunion at Holly hotel and Elba club. Governor Morgan spoke, praising loyalty and patriotism and urging continued civic teaching of loyalty in schools and churches.
West Side business leaders push for free roadway over Kanawha River while a new bridge is built. They consider using the C and O Bridge and seek civic discussion and joint city action to secure toll-free access, with potential interurban and Island rights of way.
The Senate inquiry into campaign spending probes Mellon allies and the Grundy organization in Tennessee and Pennsylvania. Witnesses reveal large cash support from the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association and discuss expenditures for advertising and poll watchers. Representative Ware testifies on his Senate bid while a constitutional amendment proposal aims to curb campaign spending limits. The committee hears about allocated funds totaling over a million across factions and considers broader election reform.
A fierce storm caused one death locally while a young girl acted quickly to rescue two others. The event disrupted the area as debris and wind caused chaos, with report noting a single fatality but praising the girl for averting further loss of life.
In a June report the Senate judiciary committee recommended indefinite postponement of the wets bill while offering a constitutional amendment approach. Senator Borah urged a national referendum via constitutional change. Senator Edwards proposed 4 percent beer legalization. Edna supported regulation of non intoxicating beer and wine.
hundreds of Catholic church dignitaries including Cardinal von Faulhaber arrive in New York en route to Chicago for the congress opening. Archbishops and bishops from Chile Portugal Spain and Austria join local clergy as part of a formal reception and preparatory events heading to the United States capital.
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