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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1926

Page

7

Robbery Sparks Crowd Amid $1200 Loss Tale

At Mougantown a man says he was robbed of about $1,200 after drawing funds to buy a house and restaurant. The trio allegedly cornered him on two main streets, grabbed the money, and fled into a nearby alley. Police had not yet captured the suspects.

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Old-Fashioned Chivalry and Modern Women Respect

A York age column debates whether old-fashioned chivalry survives amid modern femininity. Fifteen men challenge peers to rise through and respect today’s women who wear shorter fashions and engage in dating and petting, arguing genuine respect comes from dignity and modesty, not constraint. The piece contrasts past modesty with current social norms and asserts that men respect educated, decent women while condemning reckless behavior.

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Colored Baptist session opens in Sharples with leaders and sermons

The fourth annual Colored Baptist Association meeting kicks off in Sharples with Deacon Charles Wyatt and others in devotional duties. Leaders including W. A. Wiley and Rev. Holland deliver addresses and sermons, as the union discusses leadership, church orthodoxy, and memorial talks.

Coal River Sharples C. P. Peoples Ameagle Maxine Tha Tey A. M. Dikes Birchton T. J. Barton Mwikh Coal Tha Nev J. M. Davie Cranberry Union D.C. Hunter Sylvia E. D. Howard J. C Charleston Evenue J. Ve Wilkerson Montgomery Hattie Edmonds Madison Young People's Mission Circle Troy GC. I. James Arger

Capital Decreases and State House Visits Noted in State Records

A New York corporation and several state figures are recorded in capital reduction and official visits. Glarksbore’s capital dropped from 104000 to 25001. Notary commission granted to CG. Jackson of Mg Chimney in Xanawha county, and Governor Gore travels to Morgantown for West Virginia University commencements. May Harmison, office of the secretary of state, returns from Berkeley Springs. Greenway Winfeld and Walter Raynon visit the state house. Tonald Motet noted as secretary of the ratification commission with recent state-house activity.

Downahouse Company, Incorporated Glarksbore Tina BIGCK Gonusiantun Jackson Mg Chimney Xanawha County Peesvent Mension Howard M. Gore Morgantown West Virginia University Lwa May Harmison Secretary of State Tio Wesla Berkeley Springs Wood Taylor Cicerone Roane County State House Greenway Winfeld William Non Mingo County Wan Walter Raynon Winfield Putnam County Ofice Stats Awaking Fund Commission Tonald F. Motet Clarkaburn Radification Commission Wes Atnte House

Day in Washington highlights and political shifts

President Forno hosted a White House luncheon while a Senate vote on the McNary agricultural bill neared. Congress moved a 165 million federal aid road bill to the President. Treasury noted foreign debt payments of 477,783,127 and a May trade balance of 26 million. The Senate confirmed O'Connor Hand Styers on the whipping board and Congress debated universal military training amid Coolidge opposition. Tennessee campaign spending probes advanced with House and Senate discussions.

Forno White House Senate McNary Congress Treasury O'Connor Department of Commerce Walters Stepubttean Pennsylvania Coolidge Tennsylvania Home

Memorial services honor Charles Gardner at Kanawha lodge grave

Memorial services were held at the mausoleum with J Q Cottrell and Dr C G Townsend in charge. The committee visited Belle to decorate the grave of Charles Gardner, a member of Kanawha lodge 54 years.

J. Q. Cottretl de. C. G. Townsend Charles Gardner Kanawha Lodge Yaura

Colored Hospital at Lakin Opened in West Virginia

A colored hospital and initiation home for colored boys at Lakin were opened on Sunday with addresses by T G Nutter and T Edward HL of Charleston. Attendees included Dr Joseph L. Johnann and many regional educators and officials. A new ray beyond ten miles above Earth’s surface was also reported.

The Colored Deaf and Blind School J. I Jefferson Parkersburg Sumner High School Marry Hazlewood Huntington Dowsina Bleh School I. Vv Oryant Fred K. Ranier Martinsburg

Deerford Citizen Praises Black-Draught Health Aid

A Deerford resident named Mer J Mittican extols Black-Draught as a trusted family medicine. He recounts using it for indigestion and constipation, claiming it relieves symptoms and improves overall wellbeing, while warning against neglecting constipation's dangers.

Deerford Tay Mer J. Mittican Thedford Latow Tam Mr. Mullican

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