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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1924

Page

2

Four Lives Lost in Allegheny Auto Crashes

Reported across Allegheny county over the week, four deaths include William Slogter killed by a run down motorist and Martha Touté struck by a touring car. Police sought arrest warrants for John Stump as details emerged of violent episodes surrounding the Stump household and a young assailant.

Pittsbungh Allegheny County W. J. Metsrexor Trurk Avo Weeks Kuatnt Chiaclows Hamer Ae Min Btowe Township Mtr Martha Wevent John Stump

Continued case details on conspiracy and suspects naming Kenney Mooney and Dinnard

The document outlines that charges target those who conceived and directed the conspiracy. Investigations showed Kenney, Mooney, and Dinnard as pivotal leaders with others aiding. Grand jury indicated several defendants, with a venue sought and granted to Jefferson County Court, one defendant placed on trial.

Posalbie Thone Kaensy Meaney Eutaard Ite Yisen Aung Sthey Kenney Mooney Dinnard Chault Court Jefferson County Grinl Angistrate Coorea England Uwe Ficht Hyld Mlackwill Lesan Greenbrier Triag Jing the Brite Tha Crewit Thia

West Virginia Trial Turmoil Amid Conspiracy Probes

NITTSHIRGIN June 16 Annowunc M8himaelina the baddest man in West Virginia Deter Bnebwilters lived in Pittsburgh last night fortified with a plate and long knife A policeman grappled with Black Will on the waterfront and the two negroes were allegedly harmed The case spans Greenbrier and Mason counties with trials delayed and juries divided The state’s effort to convict conspirators faced delays changes of venue and acquittals as witnesses died or unavailable amid a volatile legal saga.

Nittshurgi West Virginia Bnebwilters Pittsburgh Tmirolman Blackwill Salk Joh McGlelland

Mrs. Daniels Dead After Civic Service and Travel

Mrs. Blien Daniels 75 wife of Frank J. Daniels and former national president of the women relief corps died after a local hospital visit. A Charlestown resident for 40 years she joined the relief corps Colonial Dothea and Kanawha Women's Literary Society. Funeral at 6 p.m. in Simpson undertaking chapel with burial to Dedham Mass. The council recessed to allow attendance at opening night of the company playing this week and to consider street warrants.

Blien Daniels Frank J. Daniels Women's Relef Corps Horpital Charlasten Mags Ruffner Hotel Simpson Dedham Mass

Balloon Race Continues With Prom Page Notes Tonight

The aero club reports balloon flights with distances of 139 to 381 miles and Belgian and British entries. Most of 17 balloons launched from Selbuseh phiin yesterday have not reported back, due to poor conditions. Court actions around three defendants show no progress, with the state planning further prosecution only if warranted.

Selbuseh Phiin Telgian Aern Club Wallartming Ubose Denive Phece Ana An Rbive Qas Ferther Kesney Moome Kits

Police Officer Shot in Martinsburg Attack

In Martinsburg West Virginia a police officer was wounded during a shooting incident as officers tried to arrest two suspects on warrants for assault. One officer sustained a leg wound while others fled. The shooter’s motive and exact sequence were unclear, with authorities continuing to investigate and search for suspects.

Martinsburg W. Va M. Wilson Naite

National campaign opens with Dawes visit and Slemp remarks

Chicago reports the start of the national campaign with Burle Bennett arriving from Cleveland after the nominating convention. Butler held talks with General Charles O. Dawes and party leaders as Dawes and others prepared for future steps. Slemp’s statements were relayed as the campaign momentum builds and party sentiment appears broadly favorable.

Chicago Burlee Cleveland Butler Charles O. Dawes Jarier Amien Furce Snr Bassin Dawes Dawes Swag Anserbid Towlssey Judsus

Girl fined $10 after Ohio river incident in Huntington

Viniet Massey, 21, pulled from the Ohio river by bystanders late Sunday night, was fined 10 in police court on a disorderly conduct charge. The girl denied the police theory that she had escaped into the river from a ferry landing.

Huntington Ohio River Ferry Landing

Charges Brought Against Police Chief Dismissed

Former St Albans police chief J E Ashworth and W J Nester urged charges against current chief L B Alban. The city council dismissed the case after tense testimony and a near altercation between Ashworth and Holdbrook prompted Mayor McClung to restore order.

St. Albans J. E. Ashworth W. J. Nester Altiven St. Alans L. BR. Alban Os Palice Palice Soree Aahwoerth Newtar Holdbrook Ashworth Nestor Eote Ash- Worth Ohlat Holbrook Holdbroal Hie Arma An Onter C. W. McClung

Investigators Probe Dead Man Switch At Scene

Investigators worked from page one to uncover how the death occurred as a party member removed a hand from the switch. An officer testified that all switches appeared to be on and compressors were operating at full force with 140 pounds pressure. The control tower chief described the firing sequence observed from his post as four air compressors continued to run.

Charles JR. Brews W. R. Carter Thesissinpi Star Carter

Warren to Return to Mexican Post

Ambassador Charles B. Warren will return from Mexico City after a brief family visit before departing for Europe. State Department officials denied rumors of an imminent resignation, noting no communication of such plans to Secretary Hull.

Warren Washington Charles B. Warren Mexico City State Department Hin lJaders Weland Alysis Nest Biank Prenaure Naval Court U.S Mississippi Wea Walter C. Ebel Turrett No Franela Majowak Pugmanti Ture T No Niosa Wunnary

Riot and tarred I W W incidents amid Mississippi disaster fallout

Reported unrest spread after a naval disaster with a large Santa Ana mob accusing I W W members of inflammatory remarks. Police say a San Pedro I W W member was among tarred and feathered, with evidence of militant activity and scattered clothing and tar in the woods observed by Sheriff investigators.

Mississippi I. W. W. Hell Santa Ana Cal T. W.W San Pedro McClellan I. W. W. Hall

U S Riflemen Win World Rifle Championship

The United States Olympic rifle team won the International rifle tournament in Rheims France with a three day total of 284 points. Switzerland finished second with 5 194 points. Gunnery Sergeant Morris Fisher of the United States Marine Corps won the individual rifle championship totaling 1 075 points across standing kneeling and prone positions.

Rheims France Suns Switzerland Morris Fisher United States Marine Corps Nokitlona

Swedish Premier Elected President of International Labor Conference

Hjallmar Branting, former Swedish premier and current Swedish delegate to the League of Nations, was elected president of the International Labor Conference by acclamation as the session opened. Miss Margaret Bondfield nominated him, praising his work for labor and urging continued push for wages, employment, and fair conditions. He called for peaceful postwar peace treaty modifications and solid peace through solid solutions amid economic crisis.

Geneva Hjallmar Branting Sweden Council of League of Nations International Labor Conference Hare Branting Margaret Bondfield Labor M. Branting United States

Brennan Slain in Cafe Shooting Incident

Brennan died in a hospital after being wounded while trying to stop an escape in a cafe. His sister Shirley Sherman, a cabaret entertainer, was present when he was shot. Authorities continued investigation into the late afternoon incident.

Brennan Snirley Sherman Ptoli

Murder cases set for June trials in county term

Six murder cases from the grand jury were assigned trial dates in the June 4 term. Ira Dickena faces George Gibson Jr. murder on June 23, with H C Peterson, Thurmond Knight, Tom Gilvania, Noah Hatton, and Jesse Davischa set for later dates through July 2. Other felonies include forgery, larceny, and moonshine offenses, with various defendants scheduled for trials or sentences.

Ira Dickena George Gibson, Jr H.C. Peterson Bernirdale Thurmond Knight Thomas J. Knight Tom Gilvania Charrged C. F. Quackanbush Noah Hatton Harry Young Jesse Davischa Black W. O A. Jones Charien Aikens Sylvester Aikens Albert Washington J. A. Kinesld Wech John Horton George Turner B. H Felows June K Abrer Adkins Tune 23 FW. Kuhn Sam Conley Janes Sweeney Clyde Windrush Nelle Austin Felonious Cutering Ira Dickens Bob Watkins Jesse Johnson Thomas Carrington Charley McGhee Eufie Little A. J. Zimmerman H. Blebal Ralph FE. Tincher Robert Anderson Jarceny Carl Carter WJ Burs Bess Tony Gillespie Noah Hutton MLV Evans Quickivy Dave Fields Jesse Davis

Names and indictments tied to Mareh murder case

Police saidJames Hughes and Frank Ragal were arraigned and admitted toAcucloye names. O'Neil appears in a pugie list with Pili under indictment for the murder in Mareh of his brother Santo. Jack Dempsey sent condolences to Brennan's widow after a 1920 bout knockout.

Themeelven James Hughes Frank Ragal O'Neil Pili Mareh Santo Jack Dempsey Brennan Orly Parsons Brennan

Embezzlement Charge Sworn Against Detroit Secretary

A warrant charging embezzlement was issued for Mia Hirella A Bazel, former secretary to the Detroit manager of the B. W. Bilas company, a New York concern. She is accused of padding expense accounts over seven years and may face losses up to $100,000. GHIO Cuts Price in Findlay. O June 11 The one QU company announced a 16 cent per barrel drop in Wooster or The price is 2.40.

Detroit Mias GHIO Findlay. O One QU Wooster

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