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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1927

Page

7

Democrats to Take Louisville Offices After Court Ruling

Democratic candidates for city and Jefferson County offices were appointed today after a state court of appeals ousted Republican incumbents. Governor W J Fields will issue commissions and the new officials, chosen under the court mandate, will serve until a special election in November.

Louisville Jefferon Court of Appeals W. J. Fields Wiulea “Po Republican Party Jozeph T O'Neal Cald

Strange lights again sighted over Lake Teh region

The article reports strange lights near the Lake Teh area about forty miles north of Chicoutimi. A trapper’s camp belonging to Paul Sayard lies between the tower and Lake Tchitagama. A government flying station in Roberval and companies led by Mr. Davis and Luke Price announce a thorough search will be conducted tomorrow by airplane over the upper waters of Perindonca and nearby rivers to locate the missing aviators Nungeseor and Coll and to clarify reports of possible sightings.

Lake Teh Falar ' Jean Chicoutimi Paul Say Lake Tchitagama Robervalque Davis Eluminum Company of Canada Luke Priceer Company Perindonca St. Marguerite Tabes

Blizzard Attack Allegations Surface in Election Hearing

Witnesses described disorder at a city precinct during a Byrne night melee with claims of public slips paid for by Republicans. Testimony included torn yellow slips, ballot scrutiny, and accusations against several election workers and officials.

Melton Byrne

White College Faculty Resignation Moves Forward

A Huntington ministers committee urged Marshall college president Shawkey to dismiss Dr. Selvage over alleged references to region church and God. Dr. White intervened for his discharged colleague, prompting a second action. The board then decided to demand Dr. White resign, effective after summer term ends while he teaches at Marshall College.

Bhaskey Huntington Selvage Shawkey White

Governor presses charges against former Nevada officials

Governor Fred Balisr announces embezzlement claims totaling about 516,090, seeking warrants for ex state treasurer J Ed Malley, ex controller George Cols, and cashier H C Clapp. Malley ousted after indictment. Russell named treasurer as Clapp pleads guilty. Clapp linked to Carriz Valley bank activities. Cols long-time controller and Clapp described as a prominent Nevadan.

Fred B. Balisr J. Ed Mnnley George Cols H.C. Clapp Carriz Valley Bank Chapp Clapp Ewalte Fred R. Balzer Nevada Jeff Tee George Cole Ed Maley Central Press Gazette Carson City FH. C. Clapp Bank Furchitr Trom

Yacht Race to Kelly Aid To Be Big Event

Thirty entries from across the region compete in the Corinthian Yacht Club race from New London to Cold Spring Harbor promising the coast’s biggest seaboard sailing event. Notables include Fegeen, Wayfarer, Katinka, Malabar VII, and Windjammer among others.

Kelly Miss Mackaye Philadelphia New London Conn Cold Spring Harbor Atlantic Seaboard Esaington Club Elght Yachts Philadelphia, Yacht Club Cerinthian Club Fegeen T. P. Hammer Cruising Club of Afterteat Wayfarer TL Lockwood W. Fogg Philadelphia ‘Yacht Stud Katinka Swoenwerk Atanbaseet Boy Yacht Club Malabar Yiu John G

Townsend to FICRT for Miners Union at Adena Adena

In Oslo on June 21 battle lines form as eastern Ohio officials and attorneys Townsend of Charleston and Thomas Rock of Steubenville prepare to fight an injunction sought by the Fitzburgh Coal Co to protect the Adena mine from union interference. A federal court injunction hearing is set for Thursday in Columbus with others to be named at tomorrow's conference. The scene remained quiet today. In Keasyer WV Edward Woodyard took over Mountain Echo management and Clay Viller Jr. became editor after the paper’s recent purchase.

ADENA Oslo United Aime Workera Bellaire Osle Tc, Townsend Charleston W. Va Thomas Rock Steubenville Fitteburgh Coal Company Adeoa John Columbus Tomorrorr Keyser Edward ~. Woodyard Mountain Fcho Republican Weekly Clay V. Biller, Jr Grafton West Virginia University F. Hood

Proposed merger shelved at meet in Cleveland

Delegates at the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers convention in Cleveland reportedly shelved a proposed alliance with Mitten Management Inc of Philadelphia to take over direction of the brotherhoods financial institutions. The secret convention offered no official comment though unofficial reports said the plan was not discussed, and if formed would add capital and create new cooperative banks.

Cleveland Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Mitten Management, Inc Philadelphia Mitten Company Brotherhood

Young bandits shot down by Butler Township justice

Fittsburgh June 21. Three bandits robbed a Butler gasoline station of 200 dollars and fled in a stolen car. Justice Albert T. Lorch of Allison Park fired from his car, wounding two bandits as the fugitives attempted to pass him. One escaped after a chase. A motor cycle cop Bundy Paul had earlier stopped the thieves. The wounded were Star Zucker 19 Wheeling W. Va and Mike Fradie 20 Pittsburgh. Brown the third bandit was being watched in Allegheny County.

Fittsburgh Stara Zucker Wheeling W. Ve Mike Fradie Pittsburgh Zucker Fradie George Brown Alegheny Albert T. Lorch Allison Park Pements Hutler Lorch Justicee Thind Trian Bundy Paul

Arlen Peters Runs Dancing School At University Of Arkansas

Miss Arlen Peters of Sisie Rock operates a dancing school on campus in Fayetteville to fund her college expenses. A freshman in the College of Education majoring in art, she appears in public events and recently starred in the amateur film Running Wild. She also studies painting and drawing and is a member of the University of Arkansas Omega chapter.

Payetteville Ark Dune University of Arkansas Arlen Peters Sisie Rock Cn Ffser Fayetteville State University Misa Peters Abe Bays Sho S 4 Betern College of Education University of Arkanars Ch Omega Fraternity Univeriite of Arkastson Biss Peters Aha Wil University OF Arkans Helen Peters Little Rock

Mexico’s Alcohol Boom Drives Rapid Production Rise

Mexico pushes to the fore as a world producer and consumer of alcoholic drinks. Bureau figures show 1920 output near 300 million quarts with about 7 million people participating in consumption. Growth spans beer, wines and liquors, with 1924 figures listing 25 million quarts of tequila and mescal, 75 million quarts of beer, and over 200 million quarts of pulque, while 1926 marks a notable beer output increase.

Mexico City Merlia Bureau of Pprsonal Republic Repecta Alexico United States Mexico Sresze

Mutiny Among Kansas Convicts Sparks Riot at Prison

A Kansas prison riot left guard J H Thomas stabbed in the chest and a convict shot in the leg as 115 guards armed with riot guns patrolled the moonlit yard. Prisoners were moved to solitary confinement after a chaotic clash believed tied to a mutiny plot.

J. HE. Thomas H. Hudspeth W. H. Mackey Thomas Rt Qinon Yard Waa Ano

Chiropractor Held for Breaking Back in Chicago

George E. Tagram, 45, a chiropractor, admitted breaking Elsie Hodges's back while practicing without a license. Held for trial in default of $1,000 bond after appearing before W. Follmer, chief state education official. He said he was technically guilty and requested a jury trial.

Chicago George E. Tagram Elsie Hodges Wea Togram Doin W. Follmer State Department of Education

Unemployment Falls as Britain Sees Subdued Living Costs

The ministry of labor reports 557,599 fewer unemployed than a year ago and a 2 percent drop in living costs. Optimism grows in commerce and shipping, with steady demand and improving trade, though some industries face slow orders and labor disputes remain.

London Ministry of Labor Sommercié Great Britain James Mirtin London Champ of Commerce Walter Rutterman Inbor

Twoinone shirt pleases obese New York readers

In New York a novel two in one shirt with a soft collar that folds away becomes visible as needed, offering a change in appearance without altering the shirt. The item is pitched amid fashion notes on collars, pleated fronts, and versatile wear for urban life and sports, reflecting early 20th century dress trends.

New York Broadway Alg

Monument to De Pinedo Miller Field

A monument to Francesca De Finella, Italian four continentaler, is erected at the De Pinedo field. The Hotel De Pinedo’s quarters and palata were built from the Santa Maria II packing case due to limited funds. The hotel measures ten by twenty feet and houses beds for ten pilots.

Fortney Again Named Chairman of Road Board

Governor Gore reappointed C F Fortney as chairman of the state road commission, extending his six year term. Fortney’s reappointment followed a road inspection trip in Calhoun County and reflects the governor’s action to name the chairman for an indefinite term.

Fortney Howard M. Gore C. F. Fortney Road Commission Charleston Fuother Tern Calhoun County Mr. Fortney Tate Exect

China adopts daylight saving to save electricity

China introduces a daylight saving plan, shifting clocks forward one hour. The move, aimed at saving electricity, creates scheduling confusion between Beijing and Tsinhua, affecting campuses such as Taung Hua college andYeaching university, with American teachers caught between institutions.

China St the Taung.Hua College Infptitution of Higher Learning United States New China Peking Tsing Hui Yeaching University Tsinhui U.S

Thorndike Finds Peak Learning Ability Ages 22 to 26

Edward Lee Thorndike of Columbia University reports after a five year study that the ability to learn peaks between ages 22 and 26 and remains at a similar level at age 60 as in a six year old. The preliminary findings cover graduates, convicts, and evening students in New York.

Washington Edward Lee Thorndike Columbia Thorndike Carti¢gle Foundation Atc Bing Sing New York J . Thorndike

Women of China gain independence in nationalist era

Reports from central China say women in provinces such as Changsha Hankow and Shanghai are asserting autonomy. Husbands complain of loss of control as divorces rise and courts favor women. Movements push for national legislation against foot binding cosmetics and ornate dress.

Pekin Central China Changsha Hankow Shangha Nationslat

Bloodhound Saves Star as Tree Falls on Set

Universal City California July 21 Jett a bloodhound testing role to chase Eliza across the river on a screen reversed the action and died saving Eliza outside the picture Jett had become a great friend of Eliza played by Mark Verlin Fischer As Eliza stood beneath the tree it toppled Jett rushed to push her clear but was crushed by the perchbound end of the tree in the accident

Universal City Callf Jett Eliza Teralon Mark ‘Verlin Fischer Jert Hue

Editor’s World Tour Plans Eight Vistas for The Post Series

Alfred E Huifersom managing editor of La Cote Ds lym outlines a series of eight articles for The Post. He will explore cultural life and perspectives of various cities visited, including Toulaville and Richmond. The project moves to Washington after North American stops like Galveston Fort Worth and Henderson.

Alfred E. Huifersom la Cote Dsly Despat Theieadieet Toulaville Richmond Norfolk Washington Henderson Galveston Fort ‘Worth Tatil Bose Loras

Highland Host To Codification Body Meeting

A meeting of the commission's office was scheduled to organize personnel select a clerk and handle other matters. The session was announced to occur tomorrow at 10 o'clock at the Highland host to codification body location as part of a statewide series on codification and revision.

Wedded seven times says Durham claims seven marriages

Memphis Tennessee June 71 James W Durham 91 of Talldasce told a court he has wed seven times in his life with two wives believed to be his youth partner and other women. Judge Guthe ruled the case under advisement as Durham affirmed the marriages and disputed the details of his past unions.

Memphis 'Tenn James W. Durham TaUadasce Seo Durham Plogale Ned

Alleged Strangler Breaks Silence in Winnipeg Record

Winnipeg report says Sarte Nels, charged with murder of Winai Reg Woran and a girl, seeks a foreign conference as a preliminary hearing nears. Nelson’s silence described, with expected move to higher court likely in July. preliminary bearing scheduled Thursday.

Winnipeg Sarte Nels Reg Woran United States Ha Alent Tony Eae En Allence Ag Tyro Tim I. Ae Nelson

Van Sweringen profits reveal plan appears uncertain

Fragmentary text shows Van Sweringen profits discussion with references to Sam and Ohio plans and new stock involving Wheeling, Mr Willaeee, and potential purposes unclear amid incomplete OCR. Names and places are tentative.

Plancetation Sam Ohio

Obituary of Warren Orcutt in Guarleston region

Warren Orcutt, 39, died. Burial to follow in Notemiie after services by the Masonic Order. Survived by wife Ethel Mathes Wise of Charleston, sister Mrs. C. Brown, Mrs. M. B. SOR, and Mrs. A. Winkler of Syracuse, two sons Dorothy and Virginia, and two brothers. Burial planned at Notemiie with two hLess from Virginia and North Carolina anticipated.

Warren Orcutt Guarleston See Brocetta Mires C. Brown Mb. M. Sor Tharlestos Amother A. Winkler Syracuse Smd Dorothy Pirginia Lve Deming Masonic Order Alice Brom Bis Ales Brown Yasterday

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