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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1924
Page
1
The article reports Admiral Britten accusing the Navy’s promotion process of favoritism linked to a controversial “butterfly set” and social influence. He contends promotions favored officers with political connections and that merit was sidelined, highlighting alleged rapid advancement after a key recommendation and contrasting naval officers from West Virginia and other groups.
The dispatch notes several court actions including an appeal in a Colorado case and an arrest in Oregon connected to a deadly weapon incident. Names and details are partially obscured by OCR errors, but the items reference a supreme court matter, a juristic review, and a man’s admission of involvement in an assault.
A civil aviation item notes Lieutenant Kus ast Maushan plans a dawn takeoff to attempt a continental hop. An earlier telex from St Joseph confirms a staged route via Dayton St Joseph Chayenne Wyoming Satire, with weather concerns delaying the flight and an emergency handling allowance.
Two steamers the Itellan steamer Clete Canin and the Canadian Pace Mile Anse Metazame reached St. Johns after a fog collision off Cape Raco. Both vessels reported leaks but no loss of life. The Clack Camun was driven back to the forecourt with a flooded forehold. the Metamaron beached after water inflow could not be checked.
A nine-pound cannon ball was discovered lodged in a Charleston tree near the Capitol and State streets. Neighbors recall boys using the hollow, with Sol Myers’s plumbing shop nearby. Local lore suggests Civil War origins, with various witnesses recounting the incident and a legend that the ball was hidden by neighborhood youth.
A 33 year old divorcee Miss M Weaton of Alameda California sues an aged physician for breach of promise seeking 350000. She alleges the physician promised marriage and aid then failed to follow through. A civil action is filed with the case pending in Sacramento. An attached fragment describes a ball found under an elm tree as a minor anecdote without clear relevance to the suit.
Nome Alaska June 18 The American schooner Hermen under Captain Louis Game left Nome bound for Wrangel Island to establish a claim for the United States amid Russian opposition and broader colonial tensions. The voyage involves Alaska interests and ships tied to Nome’s mining and whaling economy.
June 19 reports the Farmer Labor convention in St Paul nominating Duncan McDonald of the United Mine Workers for president amid loud acclaim. Alexander Newatt and Alice Lorrain Daly support, with William Bouch named as running mate. An amended platform pledges reform and anti exploitation while delaying stance on the nose question.
Gazettes assigns Herbert Pfahler to cover national nominating sessions in New York while East focuses on the state angle. Ent, a four year state politics observer, remains key contact in Richmond for WV political circles as the delegation’s actions unfold.
State police quelled a mine village clash near Brady Morgantown West Virginia as gunfire and arson damaged the Brady union hall. One miner Andrew Huber wounded, others detained. mine resumed operations under guard.
Elusive prisoner was recaptured in West Virginia after escaping from a Millsburg police station weeks earlier. He faces burglary charges for two drugstore break-ins in Steubenville. Ada Viola Short, involved in a separate New York incident, appeared in court after assaulting Max Saunery, a Brooklyn hotel worker. Rhode Island politics remain unsettled as delegation conflict and a governor’s proclamation complicate efforts toward peace. Physical custody at the helm of a British location, under consideration by federal authorities.
Chicago dispatch reports John W. Davis, denying candidacy, expresses willingness to be the partys standard bearer after a meeting of Davis supporters. Brennan is described as strongly backing Davis, with Illinois delegates and other Democrats urged to unite behind him for the national convention.
John W. Davis writes to Robert L. Burch from Chicago on March 25 expressing that he is not a candidate for the Democratic nomination and that any decision must come from the party. He urges the party to choose the leader best able to restore the party to power, citing the current administration’s three-year record and public confidence.
Charles M. Lilly a prominent coal operator in Washington city dies instantly after a transformer short circuit at a Lack Branch mine near this place. He was 45, president of two coal companies and survived by a wife and several children. the story notes his rise from a boy in Warkis to top positions and mentions continued coverage on page twelve.
1000 miners sign wage-reduction agreement with St Bernard Mining Co after a mass meeting saw 400 miners leave the United Mine Workers. officials say some unions planned to return but represent only themselves. UMWA president says no wage cuts by the international body, strikes halted pending Jacksonville agreement settlements. Continued on page twelve.
In New York June 19 reporters note speculation and maneuvering by Democratic leaders as the convention nears. Two leading candidates are active in the race amid rumors of dark horses and potential shifts behind the scenes. Committee chairmanships and rules delegates loom as contest themes with no clear outcome yet.
A fragmented line urges readers not to miss any issues and to call Capitol 6680 to start daily Gazette delivery. The ad hints at travel and daily news beats, urging immediate action with a casual, promotional tone.
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