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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1926

Page

8

Quebec liquor plans echo through Canada in grim drunks

A fragmented report quotes Norman Hapgood and others arguing prohibition’s effects in Quebec and rural towns. It notes dwindling drinkers since the reform, debates over taverns, social class impacts, and clergy influence on temperance, citing Ford, railways, and family life as moral touchstones.

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Religious Meet Draws Thousands to Grant Park Enclosure

Thousands gather at Grant Park for a religious congress ending with a grand eucharistic procession. Cardinal Dougherty and Cardinal Dowling address the crowd, with music led by Otto Sinnen as students chant The Nation's Consecration and the altar ceremony concludes Chicago’s lasting consecration event.

Aeport Grant Park Utria Putin Jéquit Prieste Christian Brothers Cley Kyrie Eleisen Otto Sinnen Congress Nin Batos Edward PF. Noban Chitao Cardinal Ceernoch Musgers Cardinal Dowsherts Cardinal Dougherty Paps Donsmar Sulla Doushert Chicago Getty Canadien Hut Joseph Boott Pasmdena Cail St. Gregory Austin Dowling St. Paul Dé Ward

Obituary for James Wright Services Held Today

Funeral services for James Wright are announced with arrangements at his home on Quart Street. The ceremony is set for this morning at the Martin residence with burial at Spring WW cemetery. Wright is survived by six daughters and several sons, including Mrs. Dimes Martin and Mrs. Ok, along with relatives from nearby towns.

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Beckley News Briefs From Disjointed County Chronicle

Fragmented local notes report a wreck near Hockley and Vabrick, with several juveniles injured as a car left the road. Names include Louie Pickus, Kathorie Mauchtern Meet Couet Paula, and St. Manele Do Xabocehuren parish events. Community meetings, church notices, and social visits are listed with numerous residents attending gatherings and electing new members.

Kathorie Mauchtern Couet Paula Cathotte Anvarles Therday St. Manele

Rivers and Harbors Measure Stalled in Senate Debate

In Washington the rivers and harbors measure faced opposition as Senate committees reported the bill. Proposed projects include channel improvements from New Jersey to Cape Fear, a coastal waterway, and river navigation works with funding totals around 959 million dollars, plus related dredging and flood control initiatives across multiple states.

Washington Fiowe New Jersey Oams Menufort Jet North Crrolina Cape Fear River Uetin Callie Louisians

Tariff Nominees Draw Senate Fire

Nominees Linn of Utah and Sherman J. Powell of New York face Senate opposition as tariff commission nominees come under criticism. Debate centers on background, alleged connections, and potential confirmation delays. A vote is unlikely this session with Democrats and Republicans split.

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Manton Divorce Case Revival Triggers Supreme Court Motion

The Manton divorce case was revived as Marie Stanton petitions for immediate trial in Supreme Court. Judge and jury actions followed an earlier delay, with references to Inez and other named parties amid ongoing procedural maneuvers and allegations linking to marital disputes.

Marie Stantot Wits Willan Stanton Aled Manton Misa Mate de Danunry Delberatthis Supreme Court Fuation Waseeryiiil

Campaign finance vote fuels funds for Democratic senator

A report notes a campaign finance push led by Senator Mert, Democrat, with financial commitments already authorized totaling around ten thousand and a goal near 350,000. The effort, tied to a committee on expedients, advances through a senate review.

Campaian Fund Senate Mert Democrat Mtepourl Apertial Pamesttes

Globe Circlers Suffer Delayed North Atlantic Journey

A disrupted transatlantic crossing recounts Globe Circler teams and officials chasing a phased schedule. The voyage includes Moscow and New York links, with references to Gior, trade talks, and delays affecting the return flight plan.

Larson Named by Minnesota G0 2.

Unclear OCR text appears as a garbled sequence of names and phrases about Larson and Minnesota. The readable parts suggest a local sports or governance notice, but core facts, entities, and dates are missing or corrupted.

Pair Gets Bail in Dusenberry Probe

Two defendants received bail in a Dusenberry investigation case pending in Fayette County. Authorities described the probe as ongoing with court dates set for later hearings and potential further inquiries into the scheme.

Memorial Day celebration overshadowed by accident and plans

The article notes July Independence Day events in Levon county with civic displays and music. A Ford driven by Miss Tile Pauley collapsed at an intersection near Ataconmy Mind, injuring Pauley while Emmott McDonald and others referenced. Local residents like Mrs Sullivan Carpenter and Miss Breckder are mentioned in connection with funeral plans and attendance, with preparations for a church congress in Chicago.

Lian Jane Levon Leyton Deaton Miss Tile Pauley Pauley Emmott McDonald D.C. Stravet Construction Dresden S.dy APA Mra. Sullivan Carpenter Stunt Taeston Breckder Ashland Quaterdiay Ash Guteleyy Glater Hrork Mualineton Mra Lean Uhienga

Deruggists Election Highlight at Charleston Convention

Veteran Charleston druggist and organizers of the West Virginia Pharmaceutical Association opened the annual meeting in Charleston on February 5 8908.4 with a printed program and formal entertainment. Delegates from dozens of firms including Ingles Macy Teles and other regional companies attended the convention to discuss standards and plans for a Buckeye district merger and future state pharmaceutical activities.

Charleston West Virginia Tawar Jul Teank Dim Floyd Lee Cormittes James Carr J Ae Rewer Walter

British mining law nears passage in Commons

The House of Commons approved a second reading amid amendments on mining reform. The bill seeks voluntary administration of mines and canal commission powers, with ministerial authority over date, rent, and recruitment. Debate noted opposition concerns and potential for a conference to resolve centers and representations.

Amor Bate London Jane Sh House of Commons Somcote Rathwase and Canal Commission Tabor Miniere Vernon Warteherhy Worthington Aya

Messing Woman Raid and Alleged Kidnapping Report

A fragmentary OCR column describes an alleged kidnapping or assault involving a woman linked to “Messing Woman.” The text references a May event, possible location in Banern Meloy, and mentions legal figures such as Attorney Jer Hyaiak and Hale, with a reward and withdrawal noted for a suspect. The article mixes names, places, and dates in a chaotic report.

12 Nations Accept League Invitation

Nations from Sweden Greece Norway Tennessee Slovakia Latvia and Metrolai accept the league invitation. United States declines noting travel and separate talks with 48 member states pending a later decision.

Hiniva Stig Sweden Debtsarts Olla Florend Greece Norwest Tennes Slovakia Letvia Metrolai

Bridal Gifts Shown in Display at Keiran Theatre

Wedding preparations proceed for the couple to be married Monday night at the Keiran Theatre. Gifts from local merchants fill the displays and a large stage decoration is planned with flower girls and bridal attendants. Names of donors and internal arrangements remain private until the wedding day.

Kearse Keiran Whittaw Mentwood Butler Shop Gaf-Mathewn Kangwis Tarbers’ Supply Roupen Nak Diamond Tea Company Weldernann Seb A

May Hang Woman in England Today

London reports that Mrs Laurie Calvert, 33, convicted of murder, faces execution in England. The eleventh hour appeal failed. she is set to be hanged at Strangeways Prison in Manchester tomorrow. The case centers on alleged motive and the involvement of Calvert's husband, who reportedly circulated a statement for witnesses.

London Laurie Calvert Strangeway Catevert Stemeney

Increase in weekly coal loadings reported in Washington

Coal car loadings for the week ending June reached 47 percent, a drop of 23 percent from the previous week. Total loadings were 100,204 cars, with miscellaneous freight at 293,401. Iron and steel products rose to 40,000, a jump of 5,762, and several commodities posted gains.

Washington Jang Anehein Dellway Association Tre Milion Cer

Domestic Life of Bud Fisher Aired Domestically

Fragmentary OCR reports a court dispute over alimony and reputational damages involving Bud Fisher and his wife Countess Reiiiin Pe Renumenty. It notes Fisher denying abuse claims and allegedly ejecting her from a Riveralda Drive apartment amid high alimony figures and various parties.

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Marriage and annulment details from 1894 case in Ossining

The report outlines a 1894 marriage that was annulled after a scandal involving Genevieve of Taritsinn in Ossining. It notes elopement with Willan and Vormpitins, a widower husband, and lack of parental consent. It mentions Meladeltema Jenny G Moock in Philadelphia and a separate 123 day sentence for a second degree murder tied to a trio. Governor action followed recommendations on penal policies and trade color changes.

Paton Meladeltima Jenny G. Moock Sony Novernet Tinehottostas Vastertt Pordene Jose Halla

1000 Klansmen Parade At Emporia Creates Tense Scene

Reported 1,000 Klansmen marched in Emporia amid police protection after court decisions found parades do not violate law. State authorities and the county attorney faced injunction denials as Attorney General Grimt noted two statewide injunctions remain in force despite local orders.

Emporia Juba Klux Peraded Tiwra Minsk Jain Derel Binpartas

West Virginia coal operators seek lower rates in Atlantic City hearing

At Marl borough New Jersey state commerce hearing opened Monday Campbell byohane Washington through representative Quirk Washington Inc West Virginia soft coal operators argued for lower rates to supply northern markets and new plants in Middle Atlantic states while high voltage mines testified but details were partly lost in transit and the hearing was adjourned to Monday to resume in Washington

Atlantic City N. J West Virginia New Jersey Ininuera New England Tower Railroad Marlborough Campbell Byohane Washington Quirk Washington, Inc Tle Middle Atlantic Pentastlania Monidsy Wasiincina Bottoner Campbell

Black Wolf, Bane of Cattlemen Dead

Alpine Texas June 24 The Black Lobo of Brewster County, raider extraordinary, captured by trapper We Evans of Whitta Palo after years of livestock losses and two men killed. Evans lured the wolf and her whelp with cunning traps, finally securing the pair. the female weighed over 160 pounds, far larger than typical wild canines.

Alpine Texas Irewster Ware Witt Tiial Evans Whitta Pala United States Walt Inorg Tevans Drakera Iernace Brent Hinck

Wammoth Home to Honor Press Men

June 13 report on a proposed fourteen story National Press Club building to honor press men in Wasensonton. Plans include a presidential Vex, theater, auditorium, library, club rooms, dining, and office space for Washington correspondents.

Wammoth Washington Wasensoton Alte Httira Ebbitt Hawes Bulding Prose Hulldinir Corporation Healling Company Onewapipermen Busters Eta

Farm bill again is laid aside in Senate

Washington June 22 After a long debate the McNary farm bill was temporarily laid aside. Unanimous consent will be taken tomorrow after a brief session. Vice President Dawes urged orderly progress as opponents said the president would veto the measure if passed while supporters denied it. An amendment by Senator McNary providing 470 million of revolving fund for cotton marketing was adopted.

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Bankers Convene In Huntington Highlight Classification Amendment

Huntington June 31 Rotificat tion of the classification amendment in the West Virginia constitution and action on branch banking were stressed at the opening of the 33rd annual West Virginia Bankers association convention at Hotel Frederick. President Given of Digandald chaired sessions with speakers including Senator Simeon Dye Peas and Walter H. Cunningham.

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Survivor recounts captivity and escape from kidnapers

A distressed woman describes two days in a house with abductors who beat and threatened her to force her to reveal her mother’s whereabouts and pay a ransom. She recalls forced silences, threats to cut off her hair, and fear of murder, followed by a desperate escape from a window and a perilous trek.

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Bridge Experts Debate Limits for Varying Tonnage

A conference on naval logistics yields a preliminary report urging limits on tonnage and routing. Ogures and Mnenelnik discuss sourcing figures from New York and the master as the plan progresses.

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