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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1926
Page
9
In Kansas City a report describes risque music blended with bootlegged records sold through a cabaret. A visitor traced a thriving secondhand network supplying phonograph records, with profits claimed at 100 percent margins and buyers ranging from students to adults.
Congress plans a June 26 adjournment after a tentative resolution for a sine die adjournment. Speaker Longworth and GOP leaders back the move as Senate debates farm relief, river and harbor funding, and broader appropriations while investigations continue. The Senate resumes in November to hear charges against a federal judge.
American Desertes DamascuF reports Hennett J. Doty, American who deserted the French Foreign Legion in Syria, unlikely to face firing squad. Court martial likely to suspend sentence for him, with the American consul predicting a light punishment. Doty awaits trial around July 7 or later from his Damascus cell as his father worries about execution.
Dr. W. McCully of New York has dedicated thirty one years to the health of thoroughbreds from Canada to Mexico and from Puget Sound to Florida. He answers calls to treat prized imports and horses on major farms including California's Haggin string and Marcus Daly's Bitteroot operation, traveling internationally to oversee equine welfare.
June 17. A carload of fuses exploded in the Chonaprake and Ohio railroad yards injuring two men. Chelnacy Fowble, 29, suffered a broken leg when an iron bar struck him from over 200 yards away. Fred Miller, 26, a switchman, had his foot crushed while standing on the engine pilot about a hundred feet distant. The blast shattered windows blocks away and heat and flame were blamed on the explosion.
Announcement from West Virginia University president Dr. Frank F. B. Trotter states Dean Joseph Warren Madden of the College of Law will remain at the university. Madden had been named for a law professorship at the University of Pittsburgh but local support and state appeals kept him in Morgantown. The week’s offer of inducements and state association pleas secured his continuation. In other news, the Senate unanimously passed the Tilson-Wadsworth-Jones bill to provide transportation at cost for U.S. veterans stranded abroad due to immigration law provisions.
In a fragmented exchange, John argues over a bicycle purchase and a possible return. A clerk and others discuss price, ownership, and a promised purchase, with mentions of a woman named Joan and a previous stop at George Orte's store. John vows to marry someone else if plans fail and hints at licensing while intending to move on a new relationship.
Lisbon reports upheaval as Premier Jose Mendes Cabecadas is dismissed by General Manuel Gomes Da Costas. General Gomes Da Costas moves troops into the capital and seeks to form a new ministry while inviting cabinet members to state their choices. Tranquility remains fragile.
The census details Japanese children in Honolulu after school hours attending language schools for an hour daily. Total territory enrollment is 16x01 with about $9,000 input, and a plan to tax land to fund further centralization of alien tenure and buy textbooks. Most children were born on the island and are potential American citizens.
Cambridge court hears defense witness affidavits claiming Celretino Modetron and the Morell freight gang killed the paymaster and guard in Providence in 1910. Nicola Sarco and Martolomeo Vangel face new trial requests as alleged conspirators, with testimony suggesting double crossing and disappearing confederates.
The 1928 International Eucharistic Congress opened with a procession and papal address as cardinals bishops and clergy moved through Chicago crowds before the event shifted to Sydney Australia. Officials announced the congress would be held in Sydney in 1928 and attendees from many orders gathered at the ceremony.
The Pinecrest camp opened Monday as 40 participants enrolled for the Tentant course at Pinecrest. Judge McGinnia, former criminal court judge, was expected to preside at the outset while A D Preston and T J Oreaine faced scheduling issues as grand jury term began. Charane Hult of New York and London and Mrs Seton led the camp fire idea with music and artistic programs planned for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mrs Banks of Malelich hosted a luncheon for Mrs J W Banks at the Spinning Wheel. Attending guests included Mrs J W Banks and Mrs MC Banks with others listed. a theater party followed by a film. Long list of attendees and social notes reflect a small-town gathering with community figures and visitors.
The report lists a series of Sunday outings from Charleston via Dunbar to Saint Albans and back by One Way. Several families and individuals enjoyed a picnic lunch at South Charleston with many attendees named. Additional notes mention hospital stays, shopping trips, and visits to relatives in Allentown, Bridgeport, Roanoke, and Charlestown, with several residents and travelers identified.
Representative Meyer Jacobstein accuses coal interests of spending up to $500000 to influence coal legislation. He cites alleged paid campaigns and influence by industry groups, while questioning lawmakers' ties and potential investigations into campaign contributions amid price increases for consumers.
New York representatives criticized inaction on coal legislation after the U S coal committee's data gathering cost 600000. Rep Loring M. Wlack blames party leaders while Rep Hamilton Fish Jr demands action. Laguardia urges nationalisation of valves as a solution, urging government regulation of the coal industry.
An elderly woman and her four year old granddaughter were among four people to escape unhurt from an eight car wreck on a special Cincinnati outbound train. A Pullman car remained intact while the third Pullman telescoped, causing casualties. several survivors described the dramatic escape through a window and the chaotic moments after impact.
In Steubenville Ohio a student from Presbyterian College rode with conductor Vin cent when the disaster struck. Mrs A D Craven describes the trip as a terrible experience while survivors reveal they did not know the extent of the danger until reporters spoke with them.
Alexander Ditmar drove the physician to the wreck site at Matravilla where doctors and bystanders fought darkness and confusion to pull injured passengers from twined metal. A dying man asked only for others to be saved as responders worked rapidly with scant facilities.
Testimony details Wheeler and Reed discussing salaries and tenure with questions about past earnings. Pittsburgh probes cover prohibition and campaign spendings, including Pepper ticket expenditures and adjustments by committee leaders.
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