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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1926

Page

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Coroners Jury Holds Bayless Inmankin Death

Coroners jury reports Jimph Mankin died from a gunshot wound near Spring Jit while returning from St. Aldare Mayday. Steymond Raytes is named as guard and Dayiver, 26, employed by Howth Charivaten Chemical, was taken into custody. Warrant issued for suspect Lazard with murder charge planned for October grand jury. Funeral services for Italyh Rankin set for Humphrey Memorial Church in West Charleston.

K 3 D. Gead Jimph Mankin T. Alankin Kouth Charianton Steymond Raytes Aguire W. A. Tully Mankin St. Aldare Barbade Waylaey Ax Stankin Daylows Howth Charivaten Chemical Compos Sumtody Aeinek Ant Uficera Enti Waa Mankald Dope Esvern Hunday Maylens Jane Grand Jury Prosscnt Frank Turtletys Yuateroay Chare Lazard Hay Jen Deati

World Pulse Survey on U S Animosity Proposal

Philadelphia reports the 1A world survey aims to gauge calls for change in U S attitudes. Cruce Warton of New York urged chamber of commerce sponsorship to publish findings to ease distrust, hoping American business helps establish confidence and peace. President Coolidge welcomed the move as expanding advertising's duties and benefits.

Philadelphia United States Associated Advertising Clubs Cruce Warton New York Angested Pier Thale Services Hintern Chamber Coollige

Public closes bunk of 26 as revue faces injunction

New York dated June 21 reports indifference of the public and condemnation by a theatre jury over The Mook at 1926. The show remained open under a temporary injunction after the jury ordered it closed as detrimental to public morals. Additional legal action followed against the play’s creators.

New York

Mysterious Note Sparks Hunt for Missing Mug

A puzzling message mentions a Mug and a plan to make whiskers bold. Authorities request help locating the item and clarify the odd wording hints at a playful joke or prank, while urging readers to report any sightings.

Pilgrims From Earth's Kind Stage In Grand Ceremony

CHICAGO June 31 Fllicelius Crom and crowds estimated around 260,000 worshippers filled two miles of lakefront for a massive mass led by Cardinal Bonzano and Archbishop Curley. A 60 000 strong choir, and thousands more knelt through the rite. delays and a large public address system caused a lengthy disruption before the procession concluded.

Chicago Fllicelius Crom Auenisan Iki America Great Memorial John Curiinal Bonzano Ponyius XL Maine Silemn Oslo

Hold Up Bid on Beckwith Road Delayed

Fayette county residents seek injunction to block the West Virginia State Road Commission from awarding the Beckwith Road project linking Beckwith to Cotton Mountain and the Morgantown Bluefields route. Judge Mudrow delayed action while parties argue the scope and cost of the proposed Fayette County roads.

Grate Raat Commission Gene Crete Trken Mudwon Hudson Menator Steed A. At. Kelly George Wi. Deane Chris White WW. Aturton Citmens Fayette County Themecslvey West Virginia State Road Cellleslon. & Corporation C. 3 Furtnas C. &. Ifiner C. BE Fasidenta Montgomery Road Commission Cammaine Comm Nilagion Commission Ly Vayette Eltt- Jans

Tacna Arica body winds up affairs after adjournment

In AGA Chile on June 31 the Tacna Arica plenary council met and adjourned indefinitely. The commission approved a resolution enabling the body to act on aid calls at any time, signaling a de facto breakup of the federation amid disputes over authority and the United Nations context.

TACNA ARICA Aga Chile Arica Pletimehiary Eatomizalon Becaunn Dinsolvir Taster Um U.N. 8 Denver Parana

Don t Shoot Algernon Here s the Goldarn Story

A fragmented early morning event on a passenger train near nowhorn toward Charleston. A stranger named Bruns wall Jankem claims mayhem connected to Stonewall Jackson. A struggle occurs as a weapon is fired at a man named Amem, followed by a pursuit through the Triangle district and police involvement in Charleston.

Jor W. Ravage Willhint Amem Nowhorn Charleston Hawke Ateeager Brunswall Jankem William Taekwon Aries Triangle Stonewall Jack Patrolian Van Rerfeld

View on tax relief delays as New Englanders push for coal aid

Officials in Washington project a 320 million dollar surplus for the current fiscal year with a two year cushion, urging no further tax reductions until revenues justify it. Meantime a heated dispute in Atlantic City pits northern and southern coal interests over rates as New England demands stable supply from southern bituminous and anthracite markets to avert future shortages.

Tha Meardent Treasury Cooleke Congress Atlantic City S.J Mallrord Unies Newtons Wesnlonn Gover- Dora Aouthern West Virginia Santern Kentucky Bituminata Atle New England Beegan Pennsylvania Maryland Ume New Longland Asa New Ireland Interstate Commerce Commission Theag Clonrfieldy Cumberland Weedmont Meyerndale Rovernors Mme Algne Dustrial Auth Soutern Railways Sommisalon Nouth Airlie Thwan Newport News New Finglants Hoite Jormeton 2 Campbel Kdnael Watter United States Wimp Bing Board

German Vote Widens Gulf in Referendum Fallout

HEMLEN June 24 The German referendum shows discontent across parties as confiscation fears rise. Voters split with many supporting expropriation while moderates push toward a royal property settlement compromise to defuse tensions before parliament convenes.

Hemlen Gio Stock Exchanger Nationsliste Tie Vinna America Ars Terpoxathlans Kell Variell Krestly Count Reventtow Walter Stocker Hoheneenenn

Pose as Harvey Swindler Nabbed in Florida Quiet Swindle Case

A woman and a man posing as Colonel George Harvey, former ambassador to England, were arrested today in Florida. The pair identified as a notorious swindler and conned a secretary who lent them an apartment, claiming Harvey wanted secrecy. Local reports say the case involves impersonation and fraudulent entries to gain access to property.

Yok George Harvey England Mia Mary John van Murvey Lorida Antabe

George N. Biggs Dies in Huntington

George N. Biggs, 84, died at Huntington early today from apoplexy. Born in Greta Kentucky, he moved to Greenbrier County West Virginia and later came to the city. He attended Canter College and the University of Pennsylvania before retiring. arrangements have been completed.

Bentington Georga Bike Wi Bart Greta Canter College Greenbrier Bam Pithdelphia University of Pennsylvania

Bankers to open state meet today

About 250 Ashwater bankers gathered in Huntington for the 23rd annual West Virginia Bankers Association convention. The program featured speakers from Chesapeake and other groups, with PTA and local officials helping organize events.

Huntington Banke Tomarri West Virginia Bankers Association Wenlheadis Thurndey Tim Boon Auphrymon Pta Boone, Chalranin Tmbtinee Tet Benatar

Charge of Fraud in Counting Votes Entered by Beidleman

Senate inquiry into Pennsylvania primary funds centers on Beidleman and Vare campaign totals. Witnesses including Greenfield and Mellon aides describe campaign finance chaos, missing returns, and alleged overstatements. Breach of reporting laws cited as Beidleman testifies about petition filings and county returns while Vare and allies face scrutiny over $100,000 notes and fund transfers.

Beidleman Pennsy Vare Reid Greenfield Washington Wilson Var United Staten James A. Reed Bmissouri Renate Varo Menatar George Wharton Popper Gifford Winchot Pennsylvania Senate Petie Hong Ehany County Theata John &. Flasher Pepper Lieldle Nun Willem the Varog W. Marry Daker Tecegtts Republican State ‘Central Committee Wye le Mellon Mellon Hare Ferone Halcienan Unker van En Treasury Secretary Teed Philadelphia Thomas P. Gow Vara Reed Women's Christian Tamperance Union Jore Wuntzatlop Tap Wrohtuitton Mra Maud T. Wermour The Comelttes Sti Pinchot Pinehot Ella SH. George Fieher Hardlemian Conta Kion Iite Ite Ala Volatead Fle Samir Heldleman

Man Held for Slaying of Child in Wouceathr, Mars

WOUCEATHR Mars June 21 A man is held in the slaying of a child during an alleyway play near a basement apartment. Police say Pia Nicola Flumtacia 24 founder is charged after a 10 year old girl died from a gunshot wound. Witnesses gave conflicting accounts of how the shooting occurred with the man allegedly firing from a window or from inside his tenement. Flumtacio fled but was captured after a citywide alert. The case prompted a dramatic police response as residents mourned the child.

Wouceathr Mars Mette Ows Marchese Wan Tha Pia Nicola Flumtacia Arecent Wwta Pustacta Pullea Onn Fluntacle Jls

Washington motion on adjournment stalls as votes loom

Washington date June 31 report on House and Senate actions shows calls to delay adjournment amid opposition figures Madden Tilson Green Oldfield and McNary maneuvering. Amendments on farm board accounts and commodity pricing are debated as lawmakers seek party support and set timelines.

Tashington House Tofley Tilson Noor Teadher Beng Madden Tllinois Honeanion Tarnt Henino Perond Panses Pot Senate India Green Iowa Pwone McNary Farm Board Cummins Democrat North Carolina Melvin Sancater- Sackett Renubilean Kentucky

Coast Guards Nab Rum Laden Ship Off Virginia Coast

A rum laden schooner named Nompolk was towed into Norfolk by a Coast Guard cutter after being found 10 miles off the Virginia Capes. The vessel carried about 4,000 gallons of liquor and was identified with aid from the lighthouse tender Speedwell. Mister Merakinper claims he secured the cargo for a yacht charity and acted under aviation and humanitarian law, seeking aid for the vessel's crew.

Nompolk Norfolk Coat Guard Manning Virginia Capes Ate Speedwell Capes Elina Merakinper

Council Special Session to Hear Rummel Report

A special city council session is set for Wednesday at 8 o'clock to receive Judge Rummel's final report on administration work. Earlier, a short regular meeting approved paving, drainage, and street work resolutions, with petitions from residents and engineers handling sidewalks and utilities.

Rummel Ely Pain Cil Itummet Melton Juitwe Staumel Fjord Street Termixeion

Bribery case adjourns as attorney testifies in Boston

Nathan Uilian a Boston attorney faces grand jury testimony after allegations he bribed police and city officials. The trial began but was halted as jurors heard Allan’s remarks about payments to officers amid an investigation into alleged misconduct.

Boston Nathan Uilian Cullanan Arenie Wihay Fu Dean Guar Las Olrlen Mariitus Allan Glao Gray Chia Cai

Ukrainian leader assassinated amid unrest in war torn city

Ukrainian leader Nedaiwik Gakic was shot and killed today during work near an open window in Rovholnma. The attack appears tied to a faction led by General Shain Pottyura, with communists blamed for the broader violence and turmoil spreading across the region.

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