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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1926

Page

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Legislature Opposed to Special Water Power Session

Telegraphic poll of state sen actors and delegates shows about two thirds oppose a special session to consider water power legislation. Governor Gowen indicated he will defer to majority opinion, with many responses favoring or opposing based on cost and timing for a session before the regular meeting.

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Result of Gazette Poll of Legislature on Special Session

Gazette poll of legislative members on a forthcoming special session shows a split among parties and notes several names across DEM and REP ranks. The report lists senators and representatives including Wrightsmoore, Isaac Jarknon, Keystone, and Keas. It highlights party designations and regional affiliations, signaling contested aims for pension and water legislation.

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Chlorine Plant Near Port to Double Size Gains Ground

A report from Aquitana June 19 notes the Globe Chasers chlorine plant near First Port will double output. The extension, tied to Kanawha valley energy and a West Virginia chemical corridor expansion, aims to make South Charleston a major chlorine manufacturing hub with increased capacity and employment. Queen Olga II dies at 60 in Crease.

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Savage Treatment of Ford Arouses Sympathy of Cops

Local police recount a Ford being abused and abandoned on a doorstep, eliciting sympathy for the vehicle’s drivers. Officers discuss relocating the car to police quarters and laments over the mistreatment while noting the Ford’s innocent station and lack of fault in the incident.

Ford Caler John Neltton Charles Ellarrett Jife Columbia Bodegvard Moe

Trial Dates Set for 15 Black's Court Cases and Flowers

Court records show fifteen felony indictments in Allermon County. Trials begin with Flowers on July 6, others scheduled through July 35. Charges include murder, assault, burglary, and moonshine offenses amid a crowded docket. Names include Flowers, Flowers, Murray, Unrter, and Wah. Multiple defendants face indictments from recent grand jury actions and intermediate court transfers.

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Farm Bill Winds Up Amid Senate Clash

Washington June 1 Caught in a wind up swirl the farm bill faces a pivotal vote as senators debate McNary measures. Senator McNary of Oregon battles opposition while other lawmakers weigh anti trust and price controls, with references to 1824 and past party divides shaping the context.

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English Women Opposed to War In Broad Pilgrimage

English women across the kingdom joined a peaceful pilgrimage in Ayde Varke to advocate abolition of war. Forty participants, many prominent, supported a resolution urging disarmament and conciliation. Leaders and speakers urged elimination of war and promoted peace, with events in towns along the route.

London England Ayde Varke Hettada Geneva

May Be Canada's Minister to U.S. in Ratified Post

The Law, Vincrnt Masaee, a foreign figure, may be appointed Canada’s minister plenipotentiary to the United States. Details hinted at a formal grant of diplomatic duties and status.

Canada U.S Mintater Plenipotentuiry Po Waphe Imstun

Ford predicts bright outlook despite debt warnings

Ford argues for higher production to stabilize economy and notes credit and debt pressures. He criticizes instalment buying as dangerous, urges better materials and workmanship, and says machinery and car output must rise without draining national wealth. Bord echoes cautious stock-market views and cautions on speculative lending.

Ford Motor Company Jenny Bord Mayland Ford

Midland Trail Improvements Announced After Detours

Midland Trail work will reroute traffic between Anayed and Gauley Bridge for three days to repave and repair wear on the road. Motorists are urged to slow down and follow signs while crews grade and resurfacing to restore a safer highway surface.

Wil Gauley

Germany Election Stir Readies Nation For Monarchy Or Republic

A huge German election campaign unfolds amid bitter rivalry over Prince holdings valued at over half a million. Police, trams, andarmored patrols canvass the country as parties mobilize for an open vote where secrecy may be compromised. tensions rise over the fate of monarchy versus republic.

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Lawmakers test legal kick beer in capital

In Washington on June 15 Representative LeGuardia and supporter Maciana of New York unveiled a legal drink described as Kick 3.84 percent by mixing malt extract with near beer. The move reignites treasury rulings on malt extract strength and raises questions about its practicality and safety. An Associated Press report notes mixed reactions from officials and observers, with skeptical estimates about enforcement and potential changes to alcohol traffic policy.

Associated Washington LeGuardia Haclana New York Treasury Department TaGuardia Treasury Wayne BE. Wheeler Winoter Lauvardin

Pillow fight tragedy claims eight year old in Iowa

An eight year old boy died in a bedroom pillow fight with his older brother in Dune IA. The brothers were playing when a pillow fell on the younger boy pinning his head beneath. The older boy, thinking he acted to protect him, called for help but the child died from suffocation. The mother found the body and reported the incident.

Ximey Walter Walter Wow Vention

Senator's Wife Holds Seance in Washington

In a social gathering, Mrs Fletcher hosted a seance attended by fifteen friends of the hostess. The medium reportedly channeled voices from deceased relatives and a soldier named Warren, with vivid but jocular messages. The room featured spring flowers and a large cut glass bowl of water, kept for the spirits and their guide Gray Wolf.

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G A R Post Plans Tri State Meet in Wheeling

Holliday post No 12, G A R Wheeling WV plans a tri state reunion with prints of G A R taken today. A general meeting is set for this Saturday and plans for the affair will be completed. Veterans from eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania and all of West Virginia invited to attend. George M Moore named active vice president Union National Bank Cumberland MD. formerly with J2Dhina National Bank.

Grand Army of the Republic Holliday Post No Wheeling Plhes Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Wank Moone Clarkarnirg Union National Bank George M Moore National Bank Examiner Cumberland Mil Moore J2dhina National Bank

Not Disturbed After Poison Dose in Theatrical Tragedy

A man and a chorus dancer linked a New York theater closing tale. Ann Austin dies after oral poison following a failed suicide attempt by gas. Samuel Onilton of Charleston and Alexander Niejen, former army officer, are named in the era’s tragic double death narrative tied to poverty and heartbreak.

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Primary expense probe targets Fisher and Vare in graft inquiry

Senate committees sought testimony from John Fisher and Edward Vare as part of a wide inquiry into the largest campaign spending in American politics. Reports list contributions from major Pittsburgh figures and Philadelphia outfits, with total revealed outlays surpassing 2.66 million dollars and hints of further accounting requests.

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