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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1929

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Dawes Meets King at Windsor in Historic Carriage Return

Charles Gate Dawes American ambassador to Great Britain travels to Windsor Castle with Mrs. Dawes for a traditional audience with King George after presenting credentials. The meeting follows a planned Scottish visit to MacDonald and is seen as a step toward disarmament talks and world peace. The day blends ceremony with historic associations as Dawes and British officials discuss future ties.

London Charles Gate Dawes Great Britain Scottish Highlands Ramesy MacDonald George Windssory Castle Dawes Scotland Hoover Premity MacDonald Washington Windsor Castle Arthur Henderson Ray Atherton Windsor Alice William the Conqueror Eagle Kings Queens Hare Porris Kren MacDonald Morsy Firth Alexander Grant House of Stuart Thinares Duncan Macbeth

Communists Clash With Police in Grant Park Protest

In Chicago on June 15 hundreds of communists clashed with police while attempting a meeting in Grant Park. About a thousand gathered around a makeshift rostrum to protest cotton mill labor disputes in North Carolina. Police dispersed the crowd after orders were ignored. 27 communists were arrested for disorderly conduct, including several women.

Chicago Ichigam Boulevard Grant Park Workers’ Communist Party North Carolina Farmer-Labor Young Pioneers Young Pioneers’ League Young Communist Workers’ League International Labor Defense

Two Held in Indiana For Princeton Police

GOSHEN Ind June 18. Two men Tanghine Troutayile and Percy Hodges Reevesville NC have been sought here for alleged break in and bail in Princeton West Virginia. Authorities say they are wanted by Princeton police for theft related offenses.

Indiana Princeton Police Goshen Ind Albngen Tanghine Troutayile Percy Hodges Reevesville N. C Princeton W. Va

Charles Brush Dies at 80 in Cleveland

Charles Francis Brush, 80, inventor of the Arc Light and famed scientist and philanthropist, died after bronchitis worsened into pneumonia. Born March 17, 1840, in Euclid Township, Ohio, he studied mining engineering at the University of Michigan and later focused on electricity. He retired from manufacturing in 1901 and lived with his wife Mary Morris Brush. they had two children, Edna and Helene.

Cleveland Charles Francis Brush Roger G. Perkins Perkins Brush jin Eucl@ township Cuyahoga Couhu Ohio Isaac FR. Brush Delia Williams Brush Th Univversity of Michigan City Street Corbern Mary Eb, Morris Edna R. G. Perkins Helene

Senators Push Limited Tariff Revision To Help Farmers

Washington June 15 Advocates of restricting tariff revision to agricultural and related products gained optimism as Senators Capper and Allen pledged support for limited change. The Kansas senators backed Borah’s resolution favoring farmer relief, signaling potential votes to limit revision and avoid broader changes until December. The clash with President Hoover’s stance and other party leaders promises a tight summer fight over tariff policy and export debentures.

Washington Senate Capper Allen Kangag Hoover Allah Congress Watson Indiana Finance Committee Borah Narris Republiing Nebrasa Brookhart Lown

Admits Sharing Room With Slain OSU Co Ed

Columbus police questioned Dr. James H. Snook an Ohio State University veterinary professor who admitted renting a rear apartment to a woman identified as Mrs. Smalley and a man described as his wife and himself He said Miss Theora Hix the OSU co ed shared the room at intervals and wore a brown felt hat found in the room Detectives found stained clothing a hat a hammer and hair pins in Snook s car and home items they said linked to the case and women s clothes were examined while Snook and a fellow student were held for further questioning

Columbus Only Theara Hix Ohio State University James H. Snook Rue M. M. Smailey Howard Snook Newark In Salt Company Brook Snook Miss Hx Dr. Snook Miss Hix Mrs. Smalley Ohio Tacora Hix Ohio State Shook Marion T. Myers

Huntington Theater Tests Sunday Showing Law

Huntington city officials act at a special meeting to enforce a new ordinance banning Sunday shows. The Kelthealpre theater plans a one time showing to argue the case while the theater would stay closed on Sundays pending court rulings. Mayor J B Taylor ordered the ordinance with fines and jail terms for offenses.

Huntington Theater Huntington Kelthealpre Teater J.B. Taylor Mw Corporation

President Hoover Signs Farm Relief Measure

President Hoover signs a major farm relief bill, outlining planned loans totaling 160 million dollars from a 500 million dollar revolving fund to aid farmers and stabilizing corporations and cooperatives. He plans to appoint an eight-member Federal Farm Board to oversee the fund, with Hyde soliciting suggestions for appointments.

Washington Hoover Congress Federal Farm Board Federal Reserve Board Interstate Commerce Commission Hyde James M. Stone Lexington Burley Tobacco Growsers Corporative Association Carl Williams Oklahoma Federal Board of Mediation Uet Curtie Longworth Yeecerday Houses Senate Watson Inediana

French Aviators To Leave Spain For Home Today

French aviators and an American stowaway prepare to depart Spain for France after a Atlantic crossing attempt in the Yellow Bird. The team, Jean Assolant Rene Lefevre and Armeno Lotti, plus American Schreiber, face final prep delays and a postponement of their Paris welcome as crowds gather at Le Bourget.

Comillas Spain Mying Prazice Jean Assolant Rene Lefevre Armeno Lott Paris Atlantic Ocean Amery Tea Bay of Blacay France Orfambre Casaux Bordeaux le Bourget Maude Zinur Schreiter Hway Burgos Getafe Assplant Lefevre Lotti Thelt Aarplane Schreiber Atlantic Plana Lindbergh Santander Elvil Crowin Parla Afver North Atlantic Air Fold Bantander Old Orchard

Rumor Seeks Special Grand Jury In Gate County

Rumors say Prosecuting Attorney Blackburn Watts may ask Circuit Judge A B Hudson to convene a special grand jury to investigate charges against a high state official. Reports claim April and June juries found no true bill, witnesses testified, and political allies fear exposure. The judge indicated authority to call such a panel if desired.

Blackburn Watts A. B. Hudson Intermediate Court Henry K. Black Watts Brudtal Gomipa Prisca Rona Thej Crees Roads Hudson Binea Kanawha County

Institute Site Seen as Port Charleston Airport Site

City council and airport committees discuss Institute 160 acre site for municipal air field. Offers quote 1 250 per acre with six year lease option. funding would rely on a limited five cent levy. Factions form over whether to purchase now or let private interests claim the air space. Captain Patterson backs the site as ideal for two way landings near rail, road, and river.

Charleston Institute Mayer Wertz Tomorow Com Bath Appalachian Electric Pawec Company Pat=tecson Curtis Flying Service Enogh Kanawha Graveston Arthur Hill Gordon Kyle Homer Hasina Harald Moore Cm Bavegn Harald Mathews Guy VanHort Fannie Fleid Peter Silman

Canned Heat Club Faces City Scrutiny in Charleston

A ragged social group in Charleston called the Canned Heat club operates with secret meetings and irregular finances. Members pay nominal fees at gatherings, while city officials monitor rooms and schedules. Reports describe multiple branches, perfume and tonics as favored aids, and frequent meeting sites from near Newhouse branch to Spring Hill cemetery, with police interventions recorded for public alcohol use and related disturbances.

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Alexander's Wife Rescued From River Drowning by Scout

Lincoln Nebraska June 15 a third year old boy scout Richard Paul son of Adjutant General H J Paul rescued Mrs Grover Clesel wife of St Louis Cardinals pitcher Alexander from drowning near the river embankment while fishing. She was unconscious when taken from the water by the boy.

Lincoln Neb Grover Clesel Alexander St. Louis Cardinals Richard Paul H. J. Paul St. Louis

Sugden Welcomed Home to Sistersville Parade

Citizens greet Walter Sugden, newly elected imperial officer at the num shrine conversion in Los Angeles, as he is escorted by a parade from the railroad station to his home in Sistersville.

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Keech Killed In Altoona Speedway Race Mishap

Ray Keech, American speed record holder and Indianapolis winner, was killed at Altoona speedway when his car overturned at 118 to 119 mph during the 200 mile race. Woodbury was severely injured but expected to recover. Triplett and others escaped unhurt as flames enveloped the track. Keech had led the field for 160 miles and was striving for the world record. his death followed a brutal wreck that halted the event and prompted postrace notes on prize money and standings.

Beath Altoona Ray Keech Altoona Speedway Philadelphia Indianapolis Faure Woodbury California Tmt Zines Triptett Bob Rabinson Los Angeles Aken Keech Low Meyer Pacific Coast Meyer Robertson Beech Robinson Triplett Raeer Rto Field Csst Major H. ©. D. Segreve Deytone Beach Privée Accond Cltr Bergere Fred Winnat Dave Evans Robins Jr Jimmy Glesson Lou Moore Bill Lindaw Speed Gardner Chester Gardner Hay Beech J. 3. White Daytone Beach H. O. 2. Segrave White Wilmington Del National Racing Association Aurora Ill Ure Indianapolis Automobile Che Wiomer Coatesville Kéech

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