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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1926

Page

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New York Central Officials Inspect Kanawha Valley Plants

High NY Central officers visited Charleston area industries, inspecting Belle and Vandalia plants and Evans Send works. The tour included lunch at Kanawha Country Club and a golf outing for about 100 chamber members. J. A. Stocker spoke, praising local growth and rail support, noting 24 years of change and sustained community railroad cooperation.

Chamber of Commercce Business Club Theniral J. A. Stocker I. Spar Sehryver J. ¢Cook Us Uf. VW. Motor E.G. Redd CM. Lomuard Marty Frey Chamber of Commuter New York Central L. 9 Emery Kanawha Ste Stockac Charleston Ewan Ohio Central Fertock Ohf Kanawha Niga Panannger Stasion Capital Street

Romanian Would-Be Bride Returns Ahead of Wedding

A Romanian stowaway, Meleh Debratty, arrived on the Conte Nisneamano from Naples and departed before Professor Mark J. Longacre of the University of Pennsylvania could arrange her return. Longacre, who was aboard a student voyage aboard the Orca, planned to wed after the trip but the authorities released Debratty and she left Italy. The couple had become engaged two years ago.

New York Cupit Imnay Mims Meleh Debratty Rumanian Dagaport Vish T Sha Longacre Aaite Atudante Dasu Aald Profemnor Rumania Bejekme

Pistol Fray Leaves Man Wounded After Barbecue Incident

Ralph Mankin, 21, of Co. T. Mankin South Charleston, in critical condition from a revolver wound at a barbecue scene near Spring Hill on the Huntington road. Troy Mond Hayles, 25, a South Charleston Cement employee, alleges accidental discharge while being restrained. Bayles’ shot hospitalized patient, with bullet lodged in left hip and abdomen. Dayton arrested by state police and jailed in Kanawha County awaiting Mankin’s outcome. Morphia treatment and bullet removal delayed several days. police report revolver owned by another party.

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Ex bootlegger faces banks flled with funds probe

William C Davidson testified before the House alcoholic committee naming banks that aided bootleggers. He described "regular fellows" who worked with him and revealed partners in San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Vancouver and other cities. He said he earned up to fifty thousand dollars a year before quitting and accused California officials of failing to act on evidence.

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Victory sparks glare over Minnesota senator race tactics

Victor in Junior Senator election laments tactics used by Minnesota opponent Johnson. Schall, newly declared junior senator, addresses Senate amid pressure from Ashurst to withdraw remarks. Johnson’s attorney labeled deceitful. Schall attacks alleged sinister influence and planned defeat strategies.

Minnesota Solon Washington Junn Fred Johnson Sandter Schall Wan Jonnvon Himanlow

Globe circling race started in New York to break world record

Evang, a Detroit millionaire, and Lin ton Wella, a newspaperman, began a attempt to circumnavigate the globe aboard the Cunarder at 2:20 AM Eastern, racing toward Cherbourg. They aim to break John Memra’s 35 day record, with ongoing transmissions and a large crowd viewing the start as authorities and journalists monitor the effort.

New York Evang Detroit Vullteur Lyon Ada Wella Ehipa Chi Gaxetta John Henry Memra Traumporte Nuwae Paper Alliance Jaquitanta Ambrose Mahtshiy Ahey Ehouk John Fleury Mears Woholimue Stefananon Lower Manhattan Cogat Schuler Novas

Magee Acquitted of Manslaughter in Las Vegas

In Las Vegas New Mexico on June 10 a directed verdict of acquittal was granted for C Magee who was charged with manslaughter after a shooting that killed John Dan meter near a highway incident in August. District Judge Latis Armijo ruled the motion ending the case at the opening of the night session.

BAAT Las Vegas C. Magee Athumergun Ad Latis I Armijo Mhoet Peenion Magee John 2 Dan Meter Atetrict Jude David J. Swahy Bottlea

Anna Waxes Warm Over High Cost of Little Fight

Lulu Lockwesl appeared in police court with a knife wound after a street brawl in Fry Street’s Triangle on June 1. Anna Lurnett faced an assault charge as the two women, both colored, testified about plank breaks and unpaid water bills. The case, led by Judge B. Dabbite, continues after testimony and police escort.

Anna Fry Street Lulu OK W. Ravage Lulu Lockwesl Police B. Dabbite Gore ‘Terdar Anna Lurnett Smilar Fry Lulz Jinta & Handy Wwe Inc Lula

Chicago Welcomes Church Dignitaries Amid Mass Pageant

Chicago plans a grand welcome for Cardinal Domenico Bonzano and accompanying cardinals. crowds of thousands wave American and papal flags as the papal train arrives from New York, with city officials and church leaders coordinating ceremonies and a noon Monday through Thursday city hall closure during the Eucharistic congress.

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Senate probes unveil Pennsylvania primary political intrigue

The Senate campaign fund committee heard detailed testimony on alleged vote buying and ballot box stuffing in Pennsylvania’s primary. Key figures linked to the Vare and Pepper-Fisher factions faced cross examination, with witnesses including Harry A. Mackay and Pittsburgh leaders. Mayor Charles A. Kline denied threats to city employees over political support, while questions about allied figures and county party alignments continued as the hearing moved toward further testimony.

Reiery Washington Harry A. Mackay Jouph N. Mackrett Pittsburgh Charles A. Kline Mackrell Mackey Antoone William AL White Frederick Inbury Pittsburgh Press Philadelphia Frederick S. Tara Daiid Fittaburgh Uresn Leket Kino Reed King Alan Kithe Sliver Fine Melon Mellon Alis- Kheny Pauadellin Ttia Kino Agid Ethacs Allegheny County Stek Whale Sperrh Kling Lavoro Nera Ila Muckrell

Penn Probe of Money Charge In State Senate Inquiry

Wainton June 10 Wayne 4 Wheeler head of the Anti-Something to be named before the committee. Senator Intrred Democrat of Minnesota says probe likely would be placed on the stand tomorrow. The Pennsylvania Meeting Refermary will question on expenditures of three units for the Vare-Urldte ticket by the brewery and ignorant interest. Teed will have the opportunity to deny Wheeler linked to expenditures of the Anti-Seloan Kengne to influence senatorial elections.

Wainton Wayne Wheeler Genera Ronnael Antvon Seagarte Sovasenn Irtred Weniunglvania Seantar Teed Wheeler Yrith

Five Die In Rail Car Blaze At Crystal Siding Nevada

Fire of unknown origin trapped a Glendale bound rail car at Crystal Siding Nevada. Five people perished and about thirty escaped unharmed as flames spread rapidly. King of Drummant Idaho survived by leaping through a window. two women a man and a child were among the unidentified corpses. The Continental Limited car was detached on the way to Las Vegas for coroner inquest.

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Diagnosis of Farm Trouble in Senate Washington

June 16 Senate debate on the McNary farm bill grew a clash over tariff and a governmental funding system. Senator Robinson Arkant ene, Democratic leader, urged a coalition with wheat growers against the tariff, calling the system plundering the nation’s farmers. Senator Habinnon attacked Secretary Maerlon for opposing the bill, saying the secretary speaks for the administration.

Washington Senate Dobsta McNary Robinson Arkantene Habinnon Maerlon Mmembera Vutcng Benator Hobinenn Thane

Shelving of Strike Bills Arouses Ire in Congress

Washington notes anger as the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce committee shelves all strike-related bills. Representatives from New York, Pennsylvania, and other states denounce bad faith assurances and vow protests if Congress fails to act on protective measures for the public.

Congress Pennsylvania Wasilington Beamee Edimnittes Andrew L. Comers New York Idemocrat Laxuordia Hoelaliay Beakeerat Rhone

Nominations for Rotary head announced at Denver meeting

Harry A. Stowers of San Antonio Tanna, Arthur XR. Rapp of Huntington and Thomas J. Davin of Butte were named as nominees for president of Rotary International at the seventeenth annual convention in Denver. The election is set for tomorrow with T. Cimpin of Chicago as treasurer. no opponent for renomination is noted.

Denver Colo Harry A. Stowers San Antonio Tanna Arthur XR. Rapp Huntington Ind Thomas J. Davin Butte Mont Hintory International Tutmorrom Tutus J Cimpin Chicago Renont- Tralion Berrabee Sire

Briand Called to Form Tenth French Cabinet

Premier Briand being urged to form a new government as President Doumergue seeks a broad coalition. Caillaux and Herriot weigh in while Poincare and Louchour comment, Briand drafts a tentative cabinet list and signals decisive action to stabilize the franc amid political shifts in Paris.

Briand Deland Foreign Office Miysces Preas Weeka Poincare M. Briand Herrint M. Uriand Monicare Arunce Poincare Iferriot Calliamx Caillaux Powar Rome Doumergua Louis Louchour

Accident victims show slight change at Coal Valley hospital

June report from Claire at Coal Valley hospital notes Harley M. Kilmore and C. V. Cottle still listed in grave but improving condition after a mobile plunge over an embankment on the Stidland troi near Tramelle. Both sustained serious fractures and are under careful monitoring as doctors hope for further improvement.

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Fragmented Ada film feature hints at grand production

Readable fragments suggest a collective cinema project in Ada with high ambitions and a potential breakthrough in production. Key names and exact details are unclear, but the note indicates a large scale effort involving multiple parties and a hopeful outcome for local film endeavors.

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