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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1927
Page
1
Geneva reports spark concern among League of Nations leaders as alleged Franco Soviet tensions and Bulgarian Albanian involvement raise fears of a new European war. World powers debate preventive steps while Germany's postwar role and disarmament talks draw heavy attention.
The message recounts a presidential trip to a quiet vacation spot with a large entourage including reporters cooks valets maids and doctors. It compares this to King George's London vacation and reflects on democracy while noting a mayoral stomach issue misreported as a nervous indigestion. The speaker mentions dining at various restaurants and returning to normal health after a suspected appendicitis.
Charles Spencer Chaplin and Lita Grey Chaplin face open court on August 23 as their sensational divorce case proceeds. Grey Chaplin, who married Chaplin in Mexico three years ago, has not answered the cross complaint. Chaplin denies his wife’s allegations and accuses her of extravagance and neglect while claiming she declared love for an automobile salesman.
The constitutional challenge to the federal radio law was raised in Washington as Madison Sower and Garden Broadcasting seek an injunction against the Federal Radio Commission. They urge the law violates due process by restricting property rights through wave-length allocations. A hearing was set for Friday morning.
New York reports Commander Richard Byrd postpones departure to France due to worsening atmospheric conditions above the Atlantic. Weather Bureau warns of storm centers and no early clearing, delaying any hop-off to next week. Byrd may attend an honorary degree in Virginia and could consider a Paris stopover before deciding on a round-the-world attempt.
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh told 3,600 New York business leaders that the army and navy need air corps and an airport for the city. He warned that war can be deterred by preparedness and praised America's air mail and future passenger systems amid a festival of applause at the Astor Hotel luncheon.
Tolba Oklahoma June 15 Matthaw Kimes a phantom outlaw of the south weet returns to Wissage Kile refuge after a foray that netted him an automobile and left a child unharmed. Officers trailed him after he stole a motor car at Olston last night but lost the quarry in the rich country. A 2 year old slept through the theft in the tonneau. He bound a Pawnee county officer to a tree before freeing himself and rejoining the pursuit with an accomplice. The posse pressed on toward Jenninga and Homeday as they retraced tracks for hours seeking the elusive suspect.
Washington June 15 Several Chesapeake and Ohio directors testified at Interstate Commerce Commission hearings on the proposed consolidation with Erie and Pere Marquette. George Cole Scott Richmond minority leader described negotiations, budgets, and committee actions. W J Haraden and other directors discussed consolidation benefits. Scott testified about plans originated by the Van Sweringen group and the Erie stock option terms.
Delta Silver, 20, of Mansfield Ohio, a balloonist at a volunteer firemen convention, was killed when a hot air bag exploded at 300 feet. The bag burst without warning and Silver forgot to cut loose his parachute, causing him to fall from the balloon onto a house roof.
President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge arrive in the Black Hills for two months at a mountain lodge near Rapid City. A formal welcome includes a cannon salute, informal receptions with city officials, and a busy schedule as the presidential party tours towns along the route. Buffalo meat on the lunch menu and a buffalo herd seen nearby highlight the visit.
MARION Tin June 18 The third murder indictment against Charies Birger southern Durois gang leader was returned here late today when Special Williamson county grand jury located Birger and nine of his former associates for the murders of Lory L Frice a patrolman and his wife Ethel January 17 Birger and his men were indicted for the Price murder by two counts in Nashville last Saturday He previously had been indicted by a Franklin county grand jury for the murder of Major Jon Adams of West City December 32 The gang chieftain was indicted in Washington county on testimony of Art Newman a former lieutenant that Price shot at Birger s shady Rest ranch house in Williamson county but was still alive and talking near the field where he was machine gunned to death The body was found in the field February 5 Price s body was found in an abandoned coal mine shaft near there pint Monday
June 15 in Quebec City reports spread of sightings of the French aviators Nungesser and Coli. Officials and lumber firms organized searches but found no confirmation. Lights over Saguenay region prompted cautious government response and warnings against jumping to conclusions.
Premier and acting regent Koo to discuss the situation with Washington and London amid the Nanking and Boxer contexts. He favors negotiations to reconcile China’s sovereignty with foreign interests, notes talks with Japan Spain France and Belgium, and plans a temporary south truce while urging centralized civil and military coordination.
Clarksburg June 15 West Virginia retail merchants association closed their session with a banquet. Officers announced included President W H Newcomb Huntington Treasurer George L Coyle Charleston Secretary H Stein Huntington. Governor Alfred E. Smith heads to White Sulphur Springs for a weeklong stay. Also present were George R Van Nemee public service commissioner and James J Riordan County Trust Camps regent.
The Massey trial moves to September 19 after a circuit court continuance through September 16. Key witnesses were absent and unavailable for summons, delaying proceedings. The suit seeks 4,722 paid to a sheriff for feeding county prisoners, with sheriff upholding a special plea about pay discrepancies to be reviewed by commissioners at month end.
Colonel Charley A. Lindbergh issued a statement to the Associated Press defending Anacostia naval air Station personnel from blame for the Spirit of St Louis being unready to fly last Monday. He said the motor was found in good order when he prepared to depart Washington for New York.
New York dispatch reports Colonel Charles A Lindbergh will depart New York by train at midnight or fly to Washington early Friday to meet a press schedule. He aims to reach St Louis by 4 pm that day, coordinating with a revised reception. a $25,000 prize donated by Hay for the first non stop New York to Paris flight is noted.
The article details a legislative push in West Virginia to fund and complete a new capitol building. A joint committee proposes substantial appropriations, including up to 5 million dollars for branches and 150 thousand for plans, with a commission to oversee construction. Debate centers on surplus use and procedural votes by delegates from multiple counties.
Fragmentary text mentions Willie Willis and Pap Papa with references to copyright and publishers. No clear event dates or organizations. unable to confirm context or specifics from the readable lines.
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