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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1926

Page

8

Girl Charged With Shooting Father In Kentucky

Firefight at a Pike County home left John Chaeles, 65, wounded by three bullets. His daughter Herne Charles, 13, was jailed on a charge of shooting her father after disputes over her dating and a whipping he administered. Authorities say the girl claimed self defense and intended to warn him, with one bullet hitting the heart and another the arm. The girl fled to a friend's home before deputies found her.

Firetille Jura Hutterfog John Chad” Chaeles Pike County Rie Herne Charles County Mail Tracenan Creek Charles Xatoinchlo Ret Slater Aheriftr

Great Storm Ravages Town of Dhanthuka in Lombay

London dispatch reports a great storm reducing Dhanthuka near Ahmo Uabed to ruins. No building escaped, with widespread casualties feared. Children blown away, roofs ripped, and debris scattered for miles. survivors search for relatives amid devastation.

London Ettavhl Helliah India Dhanthuka Ahmo- Uabed Lombay Tulon

Woman reports relief from chronic stomach trouble after Kenjola cure

A Charlestown woman, living at 17 Court Street, credits Kenjola for ending years of stomach misery and digestive failures. She describes prior pain, bloating, gas, constipation, and fatigue, and says the remedy restored appetite and energy, with ongoing praise for the treatment. The Kenjola advocate, Jeff Potterfield, promotes the medicine at Dotterfield's drug store in Virginia.

Clston Court Street Dotterfield Cepitol Virginia Wrrests Charleaton Ani Avary Jeff Potterfield Virginie Seaton

Municipal Band Program Tonight At City Hall

A local municipal band concert fills the evening agenda with a lineup including Swveely Overture and La Pothin. The program features waning titles and misread names but highlights a student or community ensemble performing popular marches and serenades.

Ikaymona Burke Wiltsen Hoyer Nacre 2Onus Harry Lau Beatia Wayne Star Spanaird

Du Pont Daughter to Marry Clerk in Philadelphia

Elizabeth Francen DuPont daughter of Fairmont Pa. Philp DuPont announces engagement to Richard D. Morgan a clerk at Philadelphia Bell Telephone company The ceremony marks another DuPont family union amid a string of marriages involving members of the DuPont circle and related associates across Delaware and Pennsylvania

Wilmington Lel Elizabeth Francen DuPont Ndora Philp PF. DuPont Fairmont Uy "Stichard D. Morgan Hell Telephone Company Philadelphia Moran Fti Nif Flancee Mark Dulont Telrensen Vorm Farmnee Allels DuPont Alfred J. DuPont Mull Moorce Reto Nevada Iren Glendenning Jindweath Col Wee Ann Norwalk Mina Marguerette Duvont Irenew DuPont FE. 1 Pleatant DeNemoursant Company Crawford Hathick Greenwalt

Wets Defeated At New Jersey Polls

June 1 early results show a landslide for dry candidates in New Jersey primaries. Key figures include Adeline Lawrence defeating a wet advocate, Hendrickson a dry victor by three to one, and Arthur N. T. Hetaat a dry winner over Herbert J. Pancue in Union County. Congressman Randolph Perkins, a dry, beat Ti. Duncan McClure 25,006 to 15,419 in the lone wet congressional race.

Newark New Jersey Hendrickson Arthur N. TM Hetaat Herbert J. Pancue Union County Randolph Perkina Duncan McClure

Chapman Is Named Head Of Oil Men

Huntington resident Floyd Chapman was elected president of the Wear Virginia oil marketers convention at its annual meeting. Elected as vice president was J. Mckey of Charlenton and DE, Frierson of Charleston was named secretary. Directors named include Re. Alan of Clarksburg Charles Paubey of Charleston FLOM Hlazer Harvey Bhonk and J. J. Uare representing various towns.

Nuntington Floyd Chapman Huntington J. Mckey Charlenton Promdent Frierson Charleston Alan Clarksburg Charles Paubey Flom, Hlaze

Missing aviator Bernardo Dungan and companions search

A broad search operation is underway for Bernardo Dungan, the Argentina aviator, and his two companions traveling from New York to Buenos Aires. Reports say they departed Cayenne and French Guiana suffered radio silence, with the Amazon mouth area the suspected location and authorities coordinating across stations as maritime and air units scan the coast.

Rio Jaxeino Saarch Bernardo Dugnan Argentina New York Buenos Aires Revs Dungun Gam Cayanne French Guiana Franch Guiana Amazon Cele- Kreph Raide Fivere

Magee Victim in Hotel Fist Fight Trial

Testimony in the editor Carl C. Mogan trial paints Magee as victim in a hotel lobby altercation. Leahy, the former judge, knocked Magee down. Magee fired three shots at Leahy’s aide, with one hitting Lessester as the struggle continued to remove Leahy from Magee. Evidence indicates Leahy sought to “beat on Magee.”

Ity Aspxcatearess Las Vegas Carl C. Mogan Albuquerque David J. Leahy Atages John Th Licanter Cmmataurnter Wliens Leahy Magee Mages Fred Ma- Kem Leahy Ma- Ree

Attractive Women and Health in Daily Life

A reader health note from J C Taylor of Box 211 Tallahassee Florida praises Lydia K Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes improved energy, regained strength, and ability to perform housework after using the remedy, noting ongoing reliance on a fresh bottle.

Alwaya Lydia K Pinkham Nia J.C. Taylor Tallahasse Florida Taylor Mia

4-H Camp Advance Guard Arrives at Jacksons HNL

The Tri-State all-star conference opens with about twenty enrolled youths to join a volunteer military style camp next Monday. Substitutes and participants from West Virginia Maryland and Ohio learn they will exchange ideas, with twelve West Virginia youths invited to expand state contact.

Jackson’s Mill Jacksons Hnl Iato All Bary Robert H. Ginay Elizabeth Dat Grigwin Country Life Tun County Kawtrton Pawtengy WUT Nort Maryland Merle R Stemple Krett Mary Hobinson Sutem Hal- Te H

Anna Waxes Waring Warm in Courtroom Fight Debate

In a chaotic courtroom exchange Anna argues against paying for fights claiming no weapon was involved. Captain Crate and Judge Rabbitt dispute the claim as Anna contends high fees for fights in the street and courtroom. A jailer warns against wagering on warming up.

Anna J. M. Cealgm Ana Waring Jae Kett Hatsa Rennon Kelly Hets Ann Redell Captain Cratgo Joe Kelly

Coast Guard Crew Held For Whiskey Theft

Coast Guard crew from cutter Vaughan faces general court martial in San Diego after alleged disappearance of whiskey aboard a rum-running launch. Boatswain John Lis Steuw and crewmen were arrested as a seizure near Laguna Roe is reported. initial estimates of whiskey cargo ranging from hundreds to tens of barrels were disputed with a later count of thirty eight caven weeded from the launch.

San Diego Cal Jauneh John Lis Steuw Vaughan Laguna Roe

Man Burned After Reconciliation Plea In Philadelphia

Louis Kramer 43 is burned to death soon after attempting to reconcile with his wife Sadie Yankolovitz and her daughter in their home. Mrs Yankolovitz reportedly urged a divorce, and Kramer’s death follows a threat-filled dispute over reconciliation. Police question Mrs Kramer and the wife’s mother.

Philadelphia Louis Kramer Sadie Yankolovitz Tha Howse Kramer Mra Pallee Yankolovite Pales Mir

Chicago Plans Continued Greeting for Papal Train Arrival

Readers recall elaborate pageant as cardinals and priests travel by rail from Rome to central states. Crowds greet Cardinal Uonzaino and papal legate Dominioni with reverence and demonstrations across Utica Schenectady Syracuse Itlchester Albany Cleveland Toledo and Chicago amid varied receptions and delays.

Nes Chousanda John Cardinal Uonzaino Natant Anawee Iin Clensing Han Alice Patrick Cardinal O'bonnell Arnagh All Treland Aix New York Rane Castillo Caesta Dominioni Carle Seanight Cocco Tommaso Labelia Rome Cardinal Flayes Cardinal Odoune Monsaignors Mother Marquette Duvola Charost Reig Casanova Archbinhop Vittaraebel Touen Heglen Namur Ttarepe Chaptal Grente Ately Monsignor Delabarre Lamy Bio Tirana Tharatelur Besra Tha Austria Germany Hungary Pim Vor Faulhaber Czernorh von Faulhaber Havin Utica Schenectady Syracuse Itlchester Albany Cleveland Toledo

Globe Circling Contracted From Page One Journey

The report notes Venus and Welln are to reach Cherbourg by June 22 and then begin a 23% day trek across Europe and Siberia to Yokohama. They will provide exclusive dispatches to The Gazette and the North American Newspaper Alliance during the voyage.

Ming Venus Welln Cherbourg Jung Toenaentiais Veuropse Siberia Yokohama Gazette Ahianes Alliance

New York Central Officers Inspire Charleston Visit Highlights

Charleston welcomed New York Central officials led by John T. Morgan for a chamber program. They praised rail growth, West Virginia industry, and the Central lines role in regional prosperity, noting 200,000 miles of main track and strong investments. Morgan thanked the visitors and pledged continued cooperation as Warren Point recovers from surgery.

Corninas Rm Ciarlerton Charleston New York Central Bern Cook Thin Tan Wan Cal West Virginia Thie Atale Virginia Ralironda Vireginia New York United States Wutointobtia Industrive Krapp Wisdow Chamber Morgan

Senate Probers Continued with Cooper at Harrisburg

In Harrisburg the Senate investigation heard Albert Cooper and others discuss Edward Bulteran’s efforts to shield former supporters from primaries. Frank X. O'Connor testified about Pepper-Hybhar spending totaling 45,675 with funds allocated by Pepper committe, Gambilites, and city organization. The Democratic state committee urged scrutiny of campaign finance and disclosure in senatorial spending as part of reform efforts.

Mynterz Unik Cooper Mackrell Senate Io Ape Edward Buldleran Frank X. O'Connor Philadelphia James M. Hoxlett Ware Congrans Kanbatton Spen Dalzict Phin Phin George Wharton Pepper Peppers Fiaher Ieper Ramner O'Connor Ber Samily Rood O'Connor Connor Yare O' Connor Ocunder Steed Gott Reed Starrisburg

Woman Wins Out of Smith Estate in Delaware Juror Verdict

In Delaware June 16 a woman named Covent wins a widow's share of the estate of George E. Smith of Philadelphia. The jury in equity court after four and a half days of testimony found that Covent and Smith were married in February 1912. The estate, valued at over 100000, was contested by the Whitehurst theatre interests and others. Attorneys plan to appeal.

Baltimone Alan du Kent Edgar Spt Eley Court Misa Covent Smith Whitehurst Waroe Dugent Smith Wilmington Dalci Kent George E. Smith Hale Dugent

Section Hand Killed Near Logan in Railway Yard Accident

A Chesapeake and Ohio railway company worker, Hall of 48, was killed at Peach Creek yards when struck by a car being unloaded. His head was crushed and he died instantly while carrying water. He had worked at Peach Creek nearly three years. Relatives are being sought and the body is at Logan's undertaker for burial preparation.

Logan Mercentile

Fire destroys McVeigh home in Beckley tragedy

Mrs Sadie McVeigh and her family narrowly escaped as fire consumed their eight room residence in East Park Beckley. Origin undetermined but suspected in the basement. furnishings completely destroyed though insured. Numerous local residents attended a Thursday birthday gathering at the Daugherty home and news items mention several residents visiting or traveling to nearby towns.

McVeigh Sadie McVeigh East Park LeVelgh AfcVeizh Rainells Pertiz Inourance Misera Helen Clara Daugherty Mra Frank Jone Stra Dollie Daugherty Catree C. C. Thornton G. Macker Dolle Daugherty Sminsee Mildred Tweed Thompson Marin Edon Worle D Grace Robertson Girdya Lowe Thelvin Dilly Mesare Frank Lowe Varin Daugherty Rey Baunters Joe Collins Arthur Daucherty James Lowa RI Lowa Otey Carden W. A. Taylor Higgins Mall von Dimmy PAX P.O. Malone Glen Morgan Huntington Barbourayine Rone Thompson John Patrick Hinton Mere Mitton Curtin Deland, Fla

Self defense claim highlighted in Cox shooting case

Martinsburg reports testimony in the Welby G. Cox case as witnesses describe Cox firing in self defense during an November incident. The defense notes Cox faced a belligerent subject, Frye, who weighed about 190 pounds, with prior tensions including a $10,000 alienation suit filed by Cox. Also included is a separate note of Huntington square dance champions challenging Lawrence Boraching and county experts for West Virginia crown at the stage theater event next Monday.

Cox Frye Hiu 11Sth Luntington Ot Johnson Huntington Lawrence Boraching bin Hannwha West Virginia Earne Theatre

Logan News items mix in a scattered notice style

An edition from Logan, June 18, reports a local accident victim, Sichkerd Short Tight of Apnland Ky, moved home after being injured by the Goyen Valley passenger trains. It mentions Pau Glick returning from Toronto after attending a convention, a Friday night event with a temple committee, and scattered notices of local residents traveling, relatives visiting, and a group trip through Canada.

Logan Sichkerd Apnland Goyen Valley Pau Glick Toronto Canada Jom Temple Eartle Barboursville Aaron Ohio WV. D. Browning Newport News Mre Wade F Hill Stra GC. A. Davie

Blease On Rampage Against Schools

Senator Blease of South Carolina rails at education in a Senate session. He argues that a so called education leads people to avoid work and that educated individuals leave home for dubious professions. The speech criticizes graduates who pursue beyond traditional labor.

Washington Jone Blease Demosperat South Carolina Senate

Bunion Pain Remedy Promises Lasting Relief

An ad touts Moon Emerald Oil as a simple, inexpensive cure for bunion pain and swollen toe joints. It claims two ounces last long, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied, and urges purchase at drug stores.

C. A Fotterfield Dulltmen Moraloe

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