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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1924

Page

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Confession Drives Police Probe In Bank Robbery Case

Federal warrants target four men as police pursue habeas corpus blocks. A Chicago based gang robbery spanned multiple cities with six figures recovered, linked to a postal trap and federal memory bank schemes. Investigators traced suspects to Boston and Philadelphia while noting a suspect identified by clerks aboard a train. The case centers on a confession guiding police, with arrests and searches extending to various localities.

Meuren Fox Mota Coline Pollen Etiel Atari Muahow Federal Bank Weimnolusen Eat Federat Aoved Barood

Cabell Man Heads Mayflower Post in Virginia

Cabell County native DeWitt Garr Brintington has been commissioned as commander of the Mayflower, taking up duties after a years of service in the Navy. He was previously an aide at the White House and, along with other naval officers, is noted for bravery and long service in wartime.

Honyington We Va Mmeu- Tenent Canunamider DeWitt Garry Brintington Sindates Hyung Laac Bureau of Nitethor Garr Carr Trent Cayce Annanella Ane Simeo Utnvetthine Navy Wish Rowen KoUtberhwalters

Letter From Home Distorts Daily News Message

A fragmented postal style note describes a home letter and what appears to be a daily broadcast. The text hints at someone away from Capitol NH and a digastte follow request, though meaning is unclear. The item conveys a personal communication tone rather than a formal article.

Capitol

Threats to Blow Up Morgue in Mississippi Blast Retaliation

Police report radicals of the Industrial Workers of the World threatened to dynamite the morgue holding 48 victims of the Mississippi explosion. A night raid by sailors on the I W W meeting sparked the threats, with guards posted at dawn. The incident follows a clash that injured several and damaged the I W W hall as authorities investigate identities behind the plot.

Mississippi Death House LW. W’s San Pedro Calif U.S Hollowell Industrial Workers of the World Secead J. N. Ghantmen

Rum question to affect thirteen states in party convention

A chaotic fragment describes a national election topic tied to a convention in New York and a gubernatorial question affecting thirteen states. It references Captain W N Slasten and the Ad Weeciation Agatost and lists states including New York, Minnesota, Connecticut, Ohio, Missouri, California, and Washington among others in a discussion of party rules and representation.

New York Ad Weciation Dean Hsittan W. N. Slasten Minwarhusetes New Dope Fey Connecticut Dland Ohin Aninote Mlesourt Tryhand Califore Hta Mehl Wirehington Neweber

Gas blast injures two in Canton street scene

Two people were injured when a gas explosion damaged a Firat avenue street bed near Fifth street. Several automotives were wrecked as heavy sun plates and tunnel structures were affected. Fire engine hoses and standby crews fought the blaze as responders managed the third alarm.

Baltimore Daltimle Firat Avenue Fifth Street Canton Diety Nes Elovage Standard OW Company

Second Trial in Klan Riot Today Ebensburg Proceedings

In Ebensburg Pa today the second trial related to a Ku Klux Klan riot began. The case concerns the death of a local resident and involves charges of murder. Proceedings occurred amid security measures as the court prepared to hear further testimony and arguments.

Ebensburg Dun Olateler Welner Moraktomn Bled Daal Itrder Mamie

La Follette Gets Farm Labor Vote

In Saint Paul Minnesota the Famer Labor voting bloc backs La Follette amid campaign maneuvering within the Progressive national convention. Willie Guerre of St Paul leads the arrangement committee as talks revolve around endorsing La Follette for president if unable to run.

SY. Paul. Minn Willie Guerre St. Paul Senatos Hebert Winconaln Prendt Chevalpmed Wxecuulus Committee 1 Venventon Bers la Follette Nee Rorutny

Keene y plans to issue statement after Indianapolis meeting

Keene says action taken at his request and returns to city from Indianapolis. He attended conferences of the United Mine Workers of America district officials and will issue a statement after conferring with Percy Patton. New district head and headquarters details are announced, with changes among officials and plans to eliminate differences of opinion.

Fetvlals Gistrive United Mine Workers of America Indianapolis Ineernational Fruk, Keeney Rauche Kernex Nbet T Ie Oneuulive Distriay Percy Patton WLI

Two More Storm Victims Found In Wayward Drought Toll

Two more bodies were recovered after a cloudburst drowned two people near Jounson City. Rescue teams traced the victims along the banks of the Wautsen amid ongoing searches for a remaining missing person. A new bank building contract was awarded to a Wayne, Vin line firm for the Deeptes Bank of Wiese with construction to begin soon.

Jounson City Tean Pier NEW Banc Wayne Wi Vin Lune 13 Deeptes Bank of Wiese Red SY. Castle Finntingtin

Navy observers designated for dirigible AR-T flight

Official observer designation announced for Curtin Gorge Wastangton LoS M. to monitor the AR-T dirigible flight over the Atlantic. The immense Zeppelins works at Friedrichatey, Germany, produced the airship.

Curtin Gorge Wastangton Steele Los. M Navy Dewartanunt Atlantic Unis Yver Zeppelin Works du Friedrichatey Germany

Strange Deaths Puzzle Police Probe Tubular Clues

Police investigate multiple strange deaths in several towns as garbled reports describe a mutilated body found in Tower Hill No 4 and a woman's alleged assault. Warnings hint at further incidents while a Nebraskan airman arrives at Columbus after routes and stops.

Tower Hill No. 4 Fred Selesman Wight Elizabeth Bonare Patiel John Bopart Cntustown

Herriot Becomes French Premier Amid Ceremonial Splendor

The text reports M. Herriot's rise to the presidency of the French government, detailing his ascent from modest origins and the public celebrations surrounding his first days in office. It notes Emile Zola and other figures honored, and describes the forthcoming cabinet meeting and declaration to be read in the senate and chamber.

Gaston — Doumer Republic M. Dev. Mergue Drumergue Sutenlieht Eekatlon M. Herriot Fen Oelock Senate Welock Miysee Mont Haamergay Nollen

Americans Confident as Balloon Race Opens in Belgium

Seventeen balloonists from seven nations began the Gordon Kennett trophy race near Brussels in calm conditions. Belgium’s De Muyter, a three time winner, is the favorite aboard Bebles, while Americans led by Captain R. Honeywell, W. G. Van Orman, and Major Peck are seen as top contenders. Balloons rose smoothly after a rainy lull, with wind shifts and radio plans noted and safeties like parachutes for the US crew.

Brussels Gordon Kennett Coun Solbosch Plain Weranauts de Muyter Ernest de Muyter Belgium Dhe Ha 15 RH. Honerwell W. G. van Orman Major Peck Noseeselon Honeywol Elpsk Solbosch Mile Three van Orman Honeywell Sam" J Walter Timwens St. Louis Ambassador Phillips Sam Holland Germany Paul Armbrugier Switzerland van ‘Ormants Goodyear LaBrousse Ville de ‘Bruxetlus Aunlight Mejor Peele Grey United States Casas Magar Garaay Gard Grosyvenor

Coal loadings show decrease in C and O system

West Virginia and Kentucky fields report ongoing decline in coal loadings on the Chesapeake and Ohio system. Of 740 mines served, about 359 were active in the week. total cars moved fell, with New River, Kanawha, and other districts showing small gains and others easing.

Untington W.a West Virginia Kentucky New River Kanawha Can River Tathy Itivue Ecole Millers Creek

Choice Theater Hits The National Democratic Convention

New York theaters are to be invited to the National Democratic convention with tickets issued at fixed prices. Ler Shobert and William Brads announced the plan, with visitors receiving tickets via a convention bureau and hotel reception.

New York Ler Shobert William + Brads Anior

President of Penn State Dies After Heart Attack

Dr. Edwin E Sparks former president of the Pennsylvania State College died suddenly at his home on campus from a heart attack. He had resigned as president in 1920 after a breakdown and had since served as a special lecturer in American history. Born July 16 1860 in Licking County Ohio he graduated from Ohio State University in 1880s and joined Penn State in 1890.

State College Edwin E. Sparks Pennsylvania State College Sparkal Spark Licking County Ohio Ohio State University Penn State Bec ‘Ame

Harry Camden Dies Suddenl y in West Virginia

Parkersburg West Virginia June 15 Harry D P Camden prominent attorney and member of the State Capitol Commission and former general counsel of the Ohio River Railroad died in Camden Clark hospital at 11 55 tonight after abdomen operation. He had been seriously ill weeks but had shown improvement and was believed near recovery. Governor Morgan praised Camden as a fine man and noted his death is a distinct loss to the state removing a devoted worker from the Capitol Commission.

Parkersburg W. Va Harry DP. Camden State Capitol Commission The Ohio River Railroad Camden Clark Hospital Camden West Virginia Charleston Supreme Court Morgan Htis Morzan Gamidea Eman Nis Capitol

Polish Scouts Prohibit Booze At Saint Stanislas Feast

Polish scouts ban alcohol and tobacco within their ranks except honorary members. At the feast of St. Stanislas, the patron saint of the Polish president named Stanislas, a badge was awarded making him honorary member. After the ceremony the president returned to the palace to receive tributes but said he must abstain from alcohol to respect the organization’s laws.

Stanisis Stanislas Soi

Noted pugilist shot in cabaret murder plot

Brennan prominent heavyweight and former title contender was shot at his cabaret in Tia Juana. Five men including James Hughes and Frank Rasul are jailed. Hughes and Rossi fled after seizing a taxi, police chase ensued. Brennan, 31, once a top challenger to Dempsey, suffered a fatal blow to his career from the incident.

New York Wwoliam Brennan Smee Sullen Jeanne James Hughes Frank Rasul Brennay Hughes Shotaswern Shirley Sherman Ikve Gien Culten Gered Rossi John Haggerty Haggerty Iota Hells Kichen Chicago Jack Dempsey Madison Square Garden Dempsey Jess Willan Shavekout Prin 3Forse Floyd Johnson Luis Ang Pirpo Sox Billy Miske Omaha Nev Brentias Firpo An Miske Décisionin Johnson Harry Greb Miske Batting Levinsky Cousty Ireland Gerelives Brennen

Doctors Warn On Eating And Aging In Modern Life

In Chicago on June 13 Dr H B Drysdale of Cleveland warned that overeating at meals is a national sin and linked to old age decline. He told doctors that success can bring years of pressure and health penalties, urging moderation as key to longevity. In Washington on June 16 the Pittsburgh Experimental Station will represent the United States at a world power conference in London, per the bureau.

Chicago H. B. Drysddale Cleveland American Medical America Washinston Mieldner Pittsburgh London Bureau Today

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