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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1926

Page

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Wheeler and Reed face anti saloon league probe

In Washington a Senate investigation convened as Wayne Wheeler and Reed of Missouri testified about Anti-Saloon League activities. Wheeler supplied details on finances and operations while Reed challenged questions and debated disclosure of private records.

Washington Senate Wayne All Wheel Bune Reed Mintouri Waorrier Dindale Wen Wheeler Wayne Wheeter

Willie Willis Coperiat Deeds Record

Fragmentary OCR notes reference Willie Willis Coperiat and Rodert Quillen with mentions of deeds and publishers, suggesting a legal or property record. No clear event dates or full names provided.

Willie Willis Coperiat Ibid, Publishers’ Brocheste Ett Rodert Quillen

Mystery Man Sought After Girl Slain in Seattle

Sylvia Gaines, 23, a graduate of Amith College and daughter of Willam Gaines, was found strangled and beaten near Green Lake in Seattle. Authorities pursued a roughly dressed man seen with Gaines before her disappearance and a potential lead from near the grove. Autopsy to determine exact cause and timing of death.

Seattle Grove Wash Jone Sylvia I. Gaines Amilta College Willam A Afr Mire F Stokes Mise Cainen Balay Robert Giann Iso Mian Gatnew Amith College Northampton

Gunshot Wounds Endangered Life in South Charleston Incident

Ralph Mankin aged 31 to south Charleston lies in critical condition at Dunn hospital after a barroom shooting by Raymond Hayles 55 an employee of a local company. Police report Hayles drank and fired during a dispute then was jailed awaiting the outcome of Mankins injuries. The second item notes Gov Cuomo's trip plans to Grand Rapids Chicago and the Eucharistic congress.

Ralph Mankin Mankin South Charleston Dunn Hospital Raymond Rayles Charleston Chermica Barbeds Lountington Hayles Bayles Young Slankin St. Albans Wan hay @ Sandwich Kanewha AL Amitit Goers Witst Albany Cuvernse Smith Grand Rapids Stichigan Chicago Chicaga

Welcome to Chicago Cardinal Pilgrimage Stirs City

Huge crowds gather as John Cardinal Fonanza and George Mundelein lead a papal ceremony in Chicago. The procession includes thousands of worshippers from across the nation, with pageantry on Michigan Avenue and at the Holy Name Cathedral as the church marks a major religious event.

Grant Chicago John Cardinal Bonsann Mitylyna Avery Michizan Boulevard Park Tow Cardinal Fongano George Cardinal Mundelein Hort Krom Merced Marquette Clor Tally Cray

Teacher sues youth for criminal assault damages

Dorothy Wertervelt of Deknib, a northarn state teacher at Deknib College, filed a civil suit in June seeking 60 000 in damages against three youths formerly students who pleaded guilty to criminal assault against her. They were yesterday sentenced to thirteen years each in the state reformatory.

Bycamore Dorothy Wertervelt Northarn

Cox Acquitted of Shooting Buddy

Martinsburg records show Welby Coe cleared of feloniously shooting Jeane Frye, his fellow town colleague, in a trial held here today. The incident, linked to last November, was defended as self defense with Frye reputedly advancing on Coe, who testified to fear of armed confrontation. Frye was seriously wounded by five bullets. the case hinged on whether immediate danger justified the shooting.

Martinsburg Welby Coe Wan Jeane Frye Rafiaad Hia Teal Frye Atate

Man Cancels Wedding Plans and Gets License Refund

John O'Dell of Kanawha County sought a marriage license with Pearlie Reed after inquiries in the county clerk's office. He returned later to surrender the license and ask a refund, but officials refused any refund for a used license.

W. Savage County Moulton John O'Dell Kenawha County Jonn Andel Jobo O Jonny Dell Kanawha County Pearlie Reed John Snowi Hernio

Chile Scores U S Stand On Tacna Pact

Chilean deputies urge Monroe doctrine bold lines while stressing American aid toward asserting claims over Tacna and Arica. Rallies demand strong action by the United States to support Chilean territorial aims amid plebiscite tensions.

Santiago Chile Monroe Horteign Lancy Americane Edward Matte Taenne Arica Plebiserairy Commission Chamber of Deputies Apench Matte Rastay Lanalter Winsperch Plebincitary Commission Lassiter The United Mexico Colombia Lasalter Foreign Ministry Lawsiter United States

Napoleon's Fate Seen For Krim and Others

Reports from a Franco Spanish conference at the Quat D Urany discuss the fate of a deposed leader and assert no major changes in the plans of the two delegations. They consider relocation to a place with strict oversight to prevent future menace while avoiding harsh punitive measures, aiming to preserve peace in northern Africa.

Etry Pamis Quat D'Urany Minrocco Africa

Three men found guilty and not guilty in police slaying case

In Row'ton a jury found Albert Derakon guilty of manslaughter and John St Hambursky and Stanley Y Tootheker not guilty on the charge. They were sent to Charles Street Jail to await theft trial. Sentencing for Derakon on the slaying charges set for next Thursday. Bail set at 350000 for Deshon, 146000 for Nanibursty, and 120000 for Coothaker.

Row'ton Albert Derakon Menntaughter John St Hambursky Stanley Y Tootheker Sayin Patrul Frank J. Comeau Jide Charles Street Dexhon Deshon Nanibursty City and Coothaker

Briand Plays Balance Beam Over Cabinet Crisis

Briand seeks a coalition as he balks at joining the new French cabinet with Poincare as finance minister. He warns he may quit if unsuccessful, pressing for radical Socialist input while appeasing conservative forces. The crisis centers on debt talks and ratification pressure.

Partir Ife Toleara Verniot M. Briand Haymond Poincare M. Triand Poincare Herrin Triand Finance Folncare Mrantio fInenes Orta Louis Davanet Caliimaz Washington Daria de Topean Porside

Slay Wife Then Kill Self In New York Tragedy

In New York on June 17 Tretnto Telkes a Chicago radio maker shot and killed his wife then mortally wounded himself. The couple’s death occurred after a quarrel in a Riverside Drive hotel room. Police linked a third party to the room and a hastened exit from Astor Hotel. Telkes, president of a corporation, died of his wounds. the wife was young and from Chicago. Detectives probe the motive and identify a man named Telkes as a potential husband.

Chicago New York Hee Self Riverside Drive Astor Hotel Totker Bath Tom Elisabeth Hasnett Telken Ap Renin Atherdan Carole The Tania Corporationy

Special Water Power Session Hinges on Legislators

A governor statement signals a pending special water power session reliant on legislators' wishes. He notes the need for careful consideration of proposed hydraselected legislation and expects a personal letter. The interview hints at assembling a special session if the majority supports action.

Hoverayr Gore Cormiart

Train hero sacrifices life in Pennsylvania wreck

In ALATRAVILEE on June 17 a Syracuse style train wreck rescue led Orange S J Onn to sacrifice himself guiding passengers to safety. Dr William Denis reports Farrell of Enet Orange N J died after aiding others as passengers screamed for help amid flames and wreckage.

Alatravilee lHow Orange S.J Bentz Farrell Enet Orange

Taylor Fights Coal Measures In House Debate

In Washington on June 12 and 17, lawmakers debated coal legislation with Taylor of West Virginia opposing control measures. LaGuardia of New York and Tack of New York pushed for a national regulation while proponents argued urgency during the anthracite strike. Taylor highlighted middlemen profits and argued the bituminous mines could prevent shortages.

House of Representatives Parker New York LaGuardints J. Alfred Taylor West Mr. Taylor Ar. Taylor Wyant Pannsylvania Tachmann West Virginia Taylor Washington Ceal Tremontoun

Escapes Death by Electrocution in Night Spill

A vehicle stalled during a storm when 2,200 volt lines struck the car near Law Creek. The driver Chandler veered the car off the embankment, suffered severe head injuries, and was hospitalized in Charlestown. The crash damaged the vehicle beyond repair.

Law Creek Uverse Chandler Nuddenly Iin Dann Hoapital Fe Charlewton H Fm

List of Dead in Train Smash

A list from June 17 details casualties from a train wreck near Mitshcrag. Named injured include George Powell with a fractured shoulder and other victims with lacerations and broken bones. Several listed passengers and crew are identified by hometowns such as Pittsburgh and Washington.

Teton Wertz Greve Harm Gordon Drerens Ohle

McNary Bill Vote Stymied by Senate Debate

Washington report details Senate talks on the McNary farm bill with Johnson Caraway and other leaders pressing for action before week’s end. Willis and Orr discuss cooperative marketing provisions while Rajah calls the measure unconstitutional over equalization effects.

Washington iWeadera McNary Wa & Rider Herator Rajah Johnson Senate Billitos Europe Menator Carawayeli Benator Runedell Tineher Credit Bui Jardine Y Hauwe

Walker Sets Stricter New York Curfew With Penalties

New York Mayor Jimmy Walker tightened the city curfew adding up to a year in jail and a $500 fine for cabarets and night clubs failing to close by 3 AM. He had previously granted a 2 AM limit but extended it after noting patrons would be forced to leave by then. The change takes effect October 3.

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Wreck of Two Pennsylvania Trains Shocks Pittsburgh Area

Survivors recount brutal collision at Gray Station in which two fast Pennsylvania trains, the Cincinnati Limited and the Washington Express, rammed together killing many and injuring dozens. Officials from federal state and local agencies suspend normal duties as investigations begin and rescue efforts continue amid a scene of wreckage and confusion.

Jeventond Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Layle Loreland County Cincinnati Washington Johnstown Latrobe Houpsain Othara Jane Nerioualy Beranin & Mann W. 3. Gonlon Altoona McDonell Cleveland Ant The United Ted Federn State County Falkond Agene Chew Iiterstate Commerce ‘Commlerion

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