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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1927

Page

3

Air distance champs unite with spouses in European welcome

Clarence Charoberlin and Charles Levine, famed aviators, reunite with wives in Hamburg after arriving from Bremen. Crowds mobbed the pair as they toured Berlin and Magdeburg, with the group planning further European stops and possible Moscow visit. The reception highlighted wartime era airfield media attention and cross continental travel.

Universal Service Hamburg Germany Clarence Charoberlin Charley A. Levine America Bre- Man Etre Mra Lee Vite Bremen Chamberlin Pat Detor Columbia Fou Tike Hava Ger Shay Bremenhoven Lloyd Line Beriin Berlin Chamberlins Levines Moscow Levine

West Virginia Day Observed By Rotary Club

West Virginia Day was celebrated at the Rotary Club luncheon with a program featuring 1927 graduates reading from Carl Myers and a speech by J Frank Marsh on state history. Marsh recounted WV coal, gas, limestone, and scenic riches, tracing the state's emergence from Virginia in 1863 and praising its natural wonders and heritage.

West Virginia Marsh Rotary Club William Burdette Mathews Laureete Carl Myers Dorese J. Frank Marsh State Department of Education Mr. Myers Misa Elizabeth Mathews Sweetbrier College Frank Erwin Florence Lakin Frank Robertson Lucy Robertson Mina Elizabeth Barker West Virginia University Waa Great Lake England Scotland Congress Commonwealth Virginia Babylon Europe

Fisher Killed in Pole Crash at Mink Shoals

Alvin Fisher aged 34 or 35 a Macy Street employee of Appalachian Electric Power Co died Thursday evening at Mountain State Hospital from injuries after a pole slipped while being set near Mink Shoals along the New York Central rail line. He was crushed between two poles and died two hours after the accident. He is survived by his widow and several children. Funeral at 2:39 Sunday from the residence with burial at Hope Cemetery.

Alvin Fisher Macy Street Bill Appalachian Electric Power Company Mountain State Hospital Mink Shoals New York Central Railroad Fisher Noapital Durlal Hope Cemetery

Lindbergh Arrives in St Louis to Warm Welcome

Lindbergh returns to St Louis amid three day city celebration. He grants 22 minute interview with press about plans, hints at possibly two weeks before deciding next steps. He says St Louis is home, plans to stay, and rests at Harry F Knight's residence under tight security as reception events proceed.

Lindbergh Keys St. Louis New York Harry F. Knight Nylgera trans-Allanils

Obituary for John Pate Panoras at Kanawhs Two-Mile home

John Pate Panoras, 73, died Thursday night at his Kanawhs Two-Mile home. Services will be held at the residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. B. F. Robertaon officiating. Burial will be in the Pate cemetery. He is survived by his widow and one son, John Jr. A printing course will be added to New River state subjects next year, with O. H. M. Wood leading the printing division at the Mont Bomery school.

John Pate Kanawhs B. F.n Robertaon Pate Smidow John, Jr New River State Oh. M. Wood Wl Mont~ Bomery School

Colleen Faces Million Contract Fight In Film Case

Colleen and First National Pictures clash over a $1.009 million contract for twelve film projects. Burxac, attorney, seeks arbitration. Colleen contends she earned only $84,000 and demands remaining payments. West Virginia Four-H club members attend national camp in Washington, with 38 states represented and a week of conferences and tours.

New York Colleen Bicoreeniin Hurepe Gonn McGcormlck Paris Nathan Burxac First National Pictures, Inc Supreme Court Sheta West Virginia Washington Anawhe County Representeeston

Triangle polling pictured by Byrne

Witness accounts describe disorder at election day with threats and violence. They tell how Frank Williams and others bluffed policemen, proclaimed themselves the baddest men in Sanawha county, and allegedly assaulted voters and poll workers. Testimony covers intimidation, shootings, and attempts to deter black voters, with several witnesses recounting specific confrontations and threats.

Frank Williams Wertz Sanawha Scott Hearcat" Riggs Vnte Atlanta Beatt Walter Pettigrew Democrats Williams EN Bizzard Prenk Williams Sprathing Morrin Bibzard Eros Pettlensw Petigrew Byster Pettigrew Trethruy Ags Thin Wiliam Smith North Rand Street Berry Brewers J. G Lewis Clark

Marines Start For Home From Nicaragua

Washington reports the first batch of over 3,000 American marines in Nicaragua is headed home. Secretary Wilbur says the military situation has subsided and withdrawals will proceed as feasible. Rear Admiral Latimer, who led the squadron, departed Nicaragua with his crew after requesting relief due to family matters.

Washington Nicarague Navy Wilbur Papelbie Julian Lb. Latimer Nicaraguan Bathoa Nicamgua

Judge James Reed Dies In Pittsburgh Father Of Senator Reed

James MH Breed died in Pittsburgh on June 17, leaving behind Judge James F H Reed father of U S Senator David A Reed and one of the organizers of the United States Stel corporation. The longtime public figure passed away at his home after a period of illness.

James Mh, Breed Pittsburgh James FH. Reed United States David A. Reed United States Stel Corporation Jrouisht

River Stage Readings Across Ohio and Kanawha Rivers

River stage updates from the United States Engineer report fall at Paint Pleasant to 10.0 feet and Huntington to 14.1 feet while Cincinnati closes at 16.1 feet. Kanawha shows Kasunwha Falls 4.4 feet and Charleston 8.1 feet. Boat movements include Katherine through Dock 10 at noon and Mary Trane at 11 25. Mitchel and others pass through Dock 10 and 9 15 p.m.

Dvters United States Engineer Ohio Paint Pleasant Huntington Cincinnati Hinton Kasunwha Charleston Cacuil Jock Katherine Mary Trane Mitchel Me Waninn Dock

Slaying Ends Mackaye Truce in Feud Case

Witnesses describe a fatal confrontation at Raymond home when Kelly struck Raymond during an argument over a Kiss Mackaye relation. Autopsy found Raymond died from a subdural hemorrhage due to blows to the head. The defense hints injuries may have resulted from a fall, while prosecutors recount prior debts and drinking parties at Kelly’s apartment.

Miss Mackaye Gatling Will Raymond Dows Valerie Raymond Kelly Kiss Mackaye Kelis Ethel Lee Croft Raymonds Mfiis Mackeye A. ¥. Wagger Stahd Raymore Max Wagner Belly Miss Macklye Helen Wilkinson

Slaying and vengeance enrage Paris town after sheriff shot

June 17 Paris Tennessee Sheriff Caldwell was fatally shot by Joseph Upshur while approaching a Black man armed with a past feud. Upshur was then killed by a mob of about fifty after the cabin where he was held was fired on. Deputy Sheriff captured Upshur then a party removed him as mob violence ensued.

Paris Tenn Joseph Up- Jehurei Caldwell Upshurrh Chicego Sheree Caldwell Upehurch Baling Church Isherit Jeter Eesra

Court routine items outline multiple civil and divorce actions

Court records show judgments and filings across common pleas and circuit courts. Edward Atackley appeals a stay while Garnet Eary sues Woolworth, and numerous estates and administrators are noted, with several divorces and naturalization intents reported.

Circuit Court Edward Atackley Hils St Agaist J Ehop L. C. Blassey Monroe Robinson H. M. West K. O. Masses Motron Robinson Ira Davis Tetiist Bowman Lend Company Offler Louise B. Morris C. P Borris James 3. Price JS. Jones Edward Hilt Pant

Riled Over German Innuendo and Naval Talks

Controversy over German maneuvers as the council adjourned leaves Germany with little to show. Stresemann may return empty handed on Rhineland force reductions. Japan plans to press for naval talks only on non Washington-treaty ships at the forthcoming conference. The American delegation signals no sensational moves, aiming for a limited Nimitation scheme in their opening. Grain trader Kellogg found guilty of dishonorable conduct on grain exchanges, facing a two year suspension.

Assoristet Prasa Toers Pra Rtise Levine Chamberlin Berlin Bremerhaven Lioga Hamburg Dewspapnra Germany Stresemann Rhineland Geneva Japan Panama Canal Hawai Singapore Adil Koebayesal Jagan Hugh Gibson Almerican Soorces United States Mondey Chicago John Kellogg Ammcur Gretn Company Chicago Board of

The Awakening presented by Brent drama at high school

The Brent drama group plans The Awakening at the high school auditorium from June 28 to July 2 under local Ku Klux Klan auspices. James H. Hull directs a 200 chorus of local women and seeks more applicants to fill the 500 local roles with 60 blackface performers and lavish costumes. The production, billed as on par with professional plays, features sensational scenery and claims nationwide praise despite its controversial themes.

Charlestat Brent James H. Hull Hull Washington, D. C Schubert-Belasco Aya

Weather Is Boss Of Byrd Flight

Byrd comments on reports about the flight weather, denying claims of a fatality. He asserts his plane has passed all tests and awaits the weather signal to proceed, emphasizing readiness and confidence in the mission.

Weather Byrd Flight Byrd

Lindbergh Aeronautics Firm Forms in Delaware

Wilmington Delaware June 1728 reports say the Lindbergh Aeronautics corporation formed with 600000 shares of no par value stock and planned to sell stock while executives including William J Burns and Oscar P Lindbergh figure in the Delaware filings. Cleveland Ohio June 17 notes investigations into a 10,000,000 stock record tied to the venture and connections to the Willan J Burns circle.

Wilmington Del Lindbergill Vinegall Dutlaw Corp Wiliam J. Burns Imington ‘Chamber of Commieres Aaa Aeronautica Corporation Dudas Uhns Atock Charles al “Tdi Tig! Peny Cleveland Olio Il Hantics Wumington Ohio’ Secretary of State Harvey B. ‘Billet Pat’ Elliott Delaware Oscar P. Lindbergh Te Rineer

Coolidge Praised for Summer Plans and Veto Over Farm Policy

The article reports President Coolidge facing praise from Senator J. L. Robbing on his veto of the McWary-Heagen measure and emphasizes Coolidge’s focus on agriculture and farmers. Robbing remarks note Coolidge’s courage, while Coolidge stresses the importance of farmers over others. The piece mentions conference timings and planned Friday publications.

Agriculture and Commerce J. L. Robbing Aelas

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