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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1927

Page

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Byrd Plans Hop On Air Trip to Paris and Back

Commander Richard E Byrd readies a trans Atlantic flight from Roosevelt Field for a Paris leg aboard the America with food, fuel, and modified landing gear aboard. Lindbergh supporters expect a Friday departure as Byrd aims to beat weather and weather charts.

Byrd Paris New York Richard EH Ocean Hope Lindvergh Chamberlin Lavine Rooseveci Field Associated Press Lindbergh Paria Pilreau Atlantic Byrad Richard E. Byrd Roosevelt Prelab Chermbertin Levine America Rodman Wana Tmaker White St Bert Acadia George Seville

Traffic regulation changes take effect in three Kanawha streets

This morning new rules modify Kanawha Hale and McFarland streets. Kanawha Street 15 becomes an eight block one way westbound from Court to Truslow. Hale Street becomes two way in the block between Virginia and Kanswro. McFarland Street becomes two way and one way northbound from Virginia to Quarter Street.

Kanawha Hale McFarigud Court Truslow Meade Virginia Kanswrho McFarland Virgins Quar-ter

Five Die As Freight Trains Sidewipe In Tennessee

In Knoxville Tennessee on June 14 five men died when two Dortin freight trains collided head on near Peak, 19 miles away. The engineers and brakemen W. B. Mell L. Cawhern Jesse Breedlove and another unnamed man perished. a fifth victim remained unidentified as debris hindered recovery. A storm at Chester South Carolina damaged Eureke cotton mill roofs and caused further property damage later that day.

Knoxville Teno Mell Puetash L. Cawhern Jesse Breedlove Negro Gehenatesling Bobo HSTS Chester 8. C Eureke Cotton Mills Teal Zell

Unclear OCR Item On Roof Incident and Pug Near Fall

Fragmentary OCR note reports a roof incident involving Willie Willis and a pug, with an appearance of a near fall near a place named Hitky. The readable text is garbled, but suggests a safeguard or near accident scenario without clear names, dates, or locations.

Lindbergh Flight Plans Cancelled Amid Rain in Canada

News wires report Charles A. Lindbergh faced persistent rain and poor weather while seeking an air flight back to Washington aboard the Spirit of St Louis. He toured meetings, lunch, and a New York banquet plans were postponed, with officials noting he postponed flying due to conditions.

Mitchell Field Washington Lindbergh Mitched Field Casey Jones Curtis New York Park Avenue Newspaper Club Harry Bruno Richard Hipche Uchsler Newark Long Island Curtiss Field Ants Spirit Nita T. Granlund Ataion Whn Loew Colonel Lindbergh Boothia Spirit of St. Lonty St. Louis Granlund Lanpaler Army Pursuit Selfridge Field Michigan

Nation to Seek Aviation Boost

A national conference to advance commercial aviation in the United States will be called by the commerce department next fall. Invites will go to Alvekatt manufacturers designers and pilots to discuss expanding a national air network. Lindbergh likely will be invited to offer expertise as momentum grows for civil aviation and defense integration.

Washington United States Aviation Department of Commerce Alvekatt America Gol Charles A. Lindbergh New York Paris Lindy Commercia Aviation Hoover Commerce Department Iiliam P. MacCracken, Jr Allmation Army Navy Congress Tras Lindbergh Patel Mice Croken Tagree

Nationals Prepare for Any Emergency in Pekin's Fall

In Pekin a panel of great powers agrees Pekin cannot be abandoned and debates keeping an open railway to Tell Taln for rapid relief. Officials warn a potential emergency would reveal serious weaknesses in planning while independent command by Generals Butler and Kastner mirrors British cases. A renewed push for Chinese foreign legion recruitment, with offers of 10,000 Russian-age recruits via Germany and others, circulates amid diplomatic nerves as Britain contemplates withdrawal behind the lines.

Universal Service PEKIN Tyne Tell Taln Ne’ Tein Tan Butler Kastner Germany Czecho-Slovakia Serbia

D Oisy Crashes In Hop Attempt

Paris Le Bourget scene of a crash during a long distance record attempt by French aviators Captain Geare Pelletier Dolay and Captain Gonda. Their plane burst into flames after a forced landing near Ramelol India 2400 miles away. Both pilots escaped with minor injuries and walked away as the machine burned, with repairs planned and another start promised once aircraft ready.

LE Sogaget France Clarence D. Chamberlin Geare Pelletier D'olay Tokyo Br. Gonta Ramelol India D Olsy le Bourget Otsy Gonin D'Oisy Conin P'Otsy Tniversal Servicey Paris Col. Lindergs Trl D'Oley Ifar D'atry D'Ossy Total Teas Uapt D'Olsy Tokio Chanberlin Levpe Bertin

Rogers Says US Not Missing Any Asinine Moves

In Beverly Hills a clipped office note criticizes disarmament conferences in Geneva arguing the talks waste time and let nations press for naval parity. The piece questions President Coolidge’s seriousness and mocks the stage for grand rhetoric while noting the persistent push to armament limits.

Rogers U.S Beverly Hills Calidine Geneva Coolidge Zierfeld Puller Iseif

Coolidge Delivers Park Dedication Speech in Hammond Ind

President Coolidge spoke at the Wicker Memorial Park dedication in Hammond Indiana, urging focus on education wages of unskilled labor religious devotion voting and crime elimination while praising American ideals. He highlighted human welfare and national resilience amid prosperity and war service honors.

Hammond Ind Coolidge Oatien Wicker Ameria Black Hilla South Dakota Enat Chicago Walting Hammond Memorial Park Whiting Haat Goalldge América Aft

Financial Deals in Plans For Bail Merger Probe

Washington June 14 witnesses in Interstate Commerce Commission hearings revealed Van Sweringen interests bought stock to gain control of Wheeling and Lake Erie, then transferred shares to Baltimore and Ohio and New York Central. They refused to detail steps to control Chesapeake and Ohio, while loans from Morgan and First National Bank supported rail ventures. The full commission will decide on compelled testimony as sessions continue.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission van Sweringen O. P. van Bwéringen M. J. van Swer- Ingen Wheeling and Zake Erie Railroad Hicket Plate Baltimore and Oblelannd New York Central Ure Tin Anel Chesapeake and Ohio Commiasion Caalles D.mubaffie Chesapeake and Oulo Erie Pere Marquette Henry W. Anderson Sailroad Cross Exymingsion van Bsweringen Chesa~peake m Ohio Corporation van Sweringers Siemens van Sweringens A. B. sMorgan Aet Company First National of New York Anderson Freck Eack Hersbert Fitzpatrick Ghesapeake Ohio Sta- Natfle Au- Weraoh

Four convicts make break to freedom

Enfour con victs overpowered guards and escaped after a raid on their cell. Mose Wheadow Card Mooney John Lawns and Sory Logan allegedly freed and fled in a car, knocking a guard to the ground before forcing a driver to stop and take them away. Authorities report no trace of the escapees or the driver at this time.

Ewningham Card Mooney John Lawns Sory” Logan Logan Luther Bank

Payment sought for contraband freight in Pittsburgh

A federal court petition claims 169 barrels of Ganadian salted in the Wabash terminal. It alleges the company sold the car and repaid $809 freight charges from the proceeds. The Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway Company transported the car to Pittsburgh with knowledge it contained contraband matter. a final ruling will be held tomorrow.

Pittsburgh Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway Company

Legislature Ends Session Amid Half Finished Work

West Virginia’s legislative session winds down as Senate defeats tax bill for capitol funding. House plans to adjourn after 10 am with unfinished constitutional amendments and budget measures on hold. lawmakers clash over governor appointments and capital site issues, while public funds and bonds remain contentious.

Clyde H. East Senate House Capitol Bond Danue West Virginia West Sidernsiori United States Capi Hallenda Dave White Poarnen Mt Ht Ratabore Ic Ing Chaica Messrs Abbas Cannan D4vort Helmick Henshaw Hi Alnor Dilly Heitz Reynolds Eve i Messia Alderson Ashworth Hagabany Hardman Hoge, Hugun Jackson Millers and House of Delegates U'Arc Clive Spe Johnson Mittee Hollanan Sidre Tha Hallam Poup Morgantown West Virginia University Orror Sanes Bellag Tor Alanda Charlestai Holanan Topitol Tt Board of Public Srk

Dying Woman Prisoner Wrecks City Jail

Jule Johnson, a federal prisoner, rampaged in the city jail claiming a dying hemorrhage and demanding a doctor. She broke windows and hurled objects toward officers until firefighters arrived. Dr. B. E. Woodnul was summoned to treat the dying prisoner.

Jule Johnson Moody B. E. Woodnil Feilere

Massey Trial Starts Today

The county court suit against Sheriff Lb. C. Muansey seeks about 2000 from Teeding county prisoners overcharges. Trial in the circuit court opens today after a weeklong delay due to counsel absence. E. S. Bock, reappointed county attorney, will represent the court. Massey also countersuits Commissioner Henry A. Walker for about 2600 claimed to have been illegally taken from the fell fund during his 1920 to 1924 tenure as sheriff.

Lb. C. Muansey A. A. Lilly Bock Massey Henry A. Walker Walker

Family killed by train and car crash near Pine Grove

In Trondale Alm on June 14 a car veered into the engine of a fast Southern Railway train, killing three children aged 6 to 10 and injuring Edward Johnson. The victims, siblings of two sons and a daughter, were from Pine Grove An. Trainmen say the car came from the fireman's side. Johnson reportedly drove.

Trondale Alm H. F. Sisterwoed Pine Grove

Crisis Expected in Drew Condition

San Francisco reports John Drew, age 73, veteran sectors, is gravely ill at Dante sanitarium after more than two weeks of bed confinement. Doctor Lawrence Hoffman warned the patient’s condition may deteriorate due to age and risk of regular lapses, ahead of a critical crisis.

San Francisco John Drew Dante Sanitarium Lawrence Hoffman Hoffman

Coolidges in Happy Mood on Way to Camp From Chicago

President Coolidge travels westward from Chicago to South Dakota for a summer stay at the Black Hills. Mrs. Coolidge greets waving crowds at stops while officials in Pierre pledge welcome. The party then heads to Rapid City for the state game lodge residence, a lengthy summer retreat.

Coolidges Chicago Coolidge South Dakota Middie West Cootinge Jourvieyer Towart Nals White House Maddle West Washington Rapoyaca

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