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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1929

Page

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Seven Die as Plane Crashes in Channel

A City of Ottawa airliner carrying six women and seven men from Croydon to Zurich crashed into the English Channel off Dover. Three miles from the coast, seven passengers died, four women among them, trapped in wreckage and drowned. American H. W. Talthem helped rescue survivors after the crash, while the pilot struggled to control the craft.

Yolkertone England A. Meister New York Ottawa Croydon Zurich Teglar McOng Durgeoessy Dows Taitham América Eswyland

Bodies of Cop and Wife Found

Pittsburgh police report the body of Patrolman Edward Stemmler and his wife were found shot to death at Lovers Leap in Moon township. Stemmler, 23, and his wife, 24, embraced before dying. a service revolver with three bullets discharged was nearby. A farewell note signed Eddie and Eve suggested they chose to be together. Stemmler’s mother, Magdale Marks of Huntington, said they had been arguing. the couple had married last August in Wellsburg.

Pittsburgh Eiyard Stemmier, Jr Bowickley Sean Moon Township Stemmier Stemmler Poller Steromler Eddie Stemmiler Aise Favor Sterarter Wellsburg Sale Huntington Quartel McKees Burke Baware Stemumier Belva Stanley Clyde E. Marks Jean Bolva Homer Stanley

Mother and Two Children Fatally Injured by Hammer

Detroit report of a family tragedy where a mother Anne Chebinski and her two children Paul and Margaret were found dead in their River Rodge Home after a hammer attack. Josephine died in hospital. a third child survived briefly. Police traced a blood path from the rear to the house. Husband Paul Cherninski, missing since moving from Cleveland months earlier, is sought.

Detroit Jube Anne Chebinsk Pauline Margaret Josephine Mike Maroc Felica Paul Cherninski Cleveland

Insurance Slayer Convicted in Day Macon Case

A Macon jury convicted the suspect in the day a killer case involving an insurance payout. The trial revealed financial motive and links to the victim's estate. Authorities indicated the defendant faces significant prison time.

French Officials Ignore Stowaway

Paris June 07. French aviation officials welcomed aviators Jean Assolant Rene Lefevre and Armend Lote jr in receptions around Paris while American stowaway Arthur Schreiber of Portland Me was ignored. Assolant will receive the gold medal of the French Aero Club and Lefevre the silver. The press called Schreiber an imbecile as questions about his care were dismissed. Lott replied the young man is enjoying Paris for a few days.

Paris Froneh Jean Assolant Rene Lefevre Armend Lote Atcomes Old Orchard Comillus Bpalh Pierre Evienne Flandin Avialion Ceres Aero Club Frisan Armour

Hammer Slaying Probe Continues in Columbus

The Columbus probe extends as prosecutors seek to coordinate evidence in a high profile case. Investigators question a university student and a graduate researcher amid details tied to the slaying of Cheora Hix, a 24 year old Ohio State coed. Witnesses report blood on a car door and a lifesaving ring linked to the victim.

Columbus Perx Xho‘hammay Cheora Hx Ohio Stote John J. Chester damBes Cheever Snaox Srook Sthins Doar Jim Suook Chescer Siaby

Divorce Is Granted Between MacArthur and Wife

The divorce case reveals Henrietta Lotiee MacArthur filed in Reno on charges of incompatibility. The wife states they separate as friends after court proceedings, citing no other causes, while general MacArthur is noted to be in the Philippines.

Reno New Dune Henriett Lotiee MacArthur Paton Bean Pla MacArthur

Auction by Daddy Browning Draws Small Crowd

Report on a Browning Manhantian real estate auction where most seats were empty yet crowds gathered for the man known as Daddy Browning. The event touched on divorce court, charity foundations, and public spectacle as observers watched the public figure distribute assets to various causes. The attendance remained sparse though curiosity and police presence were noted.

Jane Reinard Wiest Ube Pighotte Honutre Perhays Malena Siuare Stenier Browning Manhantian Real Estate Brownlie Wale Sanis Lam

Prohibition Officials Tighten Arm Limits After Shootings

Washington reports tighter gun rules as customs officers are restricted to service pistols only. The move follows a string of shootings tied to prohibition enforcement and protests over the International Falls incident. An officer involved in a chase near the Canadian border discharged a warning shot, but the fleeing driver was killed in a subsequent crash.

Washington Internations Falls Minn Henry Virkula Lowman Pinslic Gugner Coveny Anee Cheatham Fred Anu

Doddrill Elected Board Secretary in West Virginia

Doddrill was elected secretary of the state Board of Education yesterday in McDowell County. He has long served as district superintendent of Elshorn and Big Creek, born in Webster County, and previously worked as a rural teacher. He succeeds J. Beonk Marah, who becomes president of Concord State Normal School in Athens. The board adjourned to meet at nine o'clock this morning with presidents of colored institutions expected to attend.

Moore Pek Ant Schcenback McDowell County Nas Distriet Superios Elshora Webster County Weobeler Mullin Stakton Brooke Doddrill Big Creek Elshorn Alte We 6 Chak Ecolutilon Daddal Yuan West Virginia Legislarv Board At Education Che Seardh Board of Control Romney

Senate Rejects Borah Tariff Revision Proposal

Washington June 17 The Senate defeated Senator Borah Republican of Idaho on a largely party line vote 38 to 7. The measure aimed to curb tariff rate revision and to restrict changes affecting industries with rising protection. The result clears the way for summer recess and sets August dates for resuming work on the tariff bill.

Senate Washington Gow Tare Borah Thana Te Wittayit Revielon Rouse Mill House Renullican Watson Jones Hoover Congress Senate Finance Committee Bronkhart Capper Cuttiing Pratter Howell Lad Follette Norbeck Norris Nye Pine Schall Thomas Idaho Barkley Blease Britton Caraway Cornwally Copeland Vietcher Glass Harrie Harrison Howes Hayden King McKeller Overman Robinson Sheppard Simmons Smith Swanson Oklahoma Tydings Tyson Walsh Mont Wheeler Bingham Burton Couzens Dale Deneen Edge Pess Gillett Glen Gétf Goldsborough Gree Hastings Hatfield Herbert Johnsen Kean McNary Metcalf Mokes Patterson Reen Sackett Artridge Smoot Steiner Townsend Vandenberg Warren

Beginning Executing Farm Aid Law

Washington June 17. The executive and legislative branches fixed on carrying out the new law aiding farmers. President Hoover to choose eight men for the federal farm board and Congress appropriated 181,500,000 for the board. The House approved the amount with little debate, the Senate passed the measure, and Hoover is expected to sign. The farm relief act provides 500,000,000 to back loans and stabilization efforts. The board’s first moves may include stabilizing the wheat market through cooperative agencies and stabilization corporations.

Washington Hoover Federal Farm Board Congress House Senate Ara Wood Appropriations Committee Garner Texas

Would-Be Bandit Dies As Holdup Is Stopped

Buffalo police thwart an attempted hold up at a South Buffalo department store. A bandit was killed, another wounded, and a third arrested as officers ambushed them near Seneca Street while they targeted Dorothy Harris, 23, carrying about 83,000. A suspect named Edward Wilson, 42, Albany, claimed the wounded man’s identity. Josep Bartkowiak, 48, Buffalo, was jailed. Two other attackers escaped.

Buffalo Seneca Sweet Dorothy Harris dahreus-Braun B Bank Edward Wilson Albany, N. Y Josep Bartxowlak Cohver

Fashion Experts Divided On Bare Leg Question

Chicago fashion debate splits experts over men discarding trousers for comfort and style. School heads and department-store staff weigh propriety as high school girls reportedly shed hosiery on warm days, while store buyers defend or oppose bare legs and long stockings.

Chicago Milads Seagnnss Ikewise Studenta Wid Apyear Sehocty Rowan

Council Avoids Airport Ramp Issues at Meet

Washington Street protest fills chamber as property owners and paving contractors demand limits on repaving and widening plans. Mayor speeds session, adjourns amid tense exchanges and delayed ordinances. Protests filed by Kenna and others warn against special assessments and urge condemnation or city purchase to fund work.

Washington Street Wertz Orchare Street M. F. Matheney M. F. Matheney’s Point For Order Raised Againet Counciman L. Webbie Jo Ni Kean Elk River Kanawha, City Bridge Kenna Wehrle Mr. Matheney Kenne Webble Garal Mr. Kenna Washington Charles J. Peters A. J. Hora Horan Poeker P.O. Blua A. S. Alexander Isaac T. Mann

Dawes Refuses Pipe Advice in London Visit

An odd report from Mevery Hills describes Dawes arriving in England and engaging in light exchanges about pipe smoking timing and refueling. The narrative notes meetings with figures named Scott, Mechonal, and mentions a London sale night with Prince of Wales and Lady Astor. Hoover is referenced giving tobacco instructions.

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