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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1927

Page

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Ford Invites Ousted Prefs To Meet Board

Marshall College students press for reinstatement of Professors A. S. White and Watson Selvage amid a dispute over their dismissals. Ford sends a cautious invitation to White and Selvage to present their side before the state board, while controversy over board statements and administration sparks protests and letters.

Ford Prefs Marshall College A. 5. White Watson Huntington M. P. Bhankey State Board of Education George Perd White Selvage Shawkey Thad Mr. Selvags Mr. Ford Maraball College Dr. White Tony Thea Beard B. Bight Dr. Witte Filmisaa Wdutation A. 8. White Matatali College West Virginia Mr. White Charleston Gazette State Board Marshes College Charleston Halvage Stummer Eoener Charleston Mail Shayre George M. Ford Aimalt Atata Oo Cg

Willie Rillis Confesses Police Kin Ties in Memoir Claim

In a 1927 copyright note, Willie Rillis quips about lack of royal lineage and mentions one uncle who was a policeman, with Wilfred North cited in the book as part of the publishers syndicate imprint. He frames the remark as a personal aside rather than a formal statement.

Wilfred North Publishers Syndicace

Deacons Quit Straton Church Over Pentecostal Rites

New York report says five deacons of Dr John Straton's Calvary Baptist church resigned in protest against Pentecostal rituals described as camp meeting style rites by Stephen Bradford. They accuse leaders including Miss Lillian Rice and others of introducing speaking in tongues and hysteria. Dr Straton defends the church and rejects ties to Glad Tidings Tabernacle.

Pentecostalism Calvary Baptist of New York John Rowel Straton Calvary Baptist Church Stephen A. Bradford Glad Tidings Tabernacle Calvary Sapitat Church Tidine Utley Mount Sinai Nurea Lillian Rice Hiratford Dr. Straten Moss Bradford HH. A. Vant Opstell John Hurst Leopard Wilson Frank A. Wentworth Calvary Church Miss Rice

Ku Klux Wizard Set to Speak in Charleston

Doctor Hiram W. Evans imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan will visit Charleston for meetings with local leaders and speak at the Charleston high school auditorium next Monday at 8:00 p.m. The event is described as open and not a general invitation.

Hiram W. Evans Washington D. C Atinata Imperial Wizad Knights of the Ku Klux Bian Charleston Charleston High School Washington Evens Indianapolis Kanawbs County Maurice de la Tour Allan Klan Iy Gordon New York Mancety de la Tour Perfor Bong Bators

King Ben case rests in state trial at St Joseph

State rested its case against the King Ben house of David colony in St Joseph Michigan. Judge Feat set a recess to July 12 as defense prepares its argument. State witnesses testified on alleged immorality religious fraud and embezzlement with property titles allegedly moved to Ben Parasil. Barnum widow dies in Paris cable report from Bridgeport Connecticut.

ST. Joseph Mich Ino House of David Colony Zire Bessie May Woodworth Louis Feat Withers Benjamin Parasil

Removal of Floyd Collins Body Sparks Legal Action

In Brownsville on June 23, Floyd Collins body removal triggered legal action by his brothers seeking restoration to the grave. Eight defendants including Dr. Harry Thomas, a dentist and Crystal Cave owner, faced $850,000 claims after allegedly exhuming the casket. A court proceeding aims to compel proper burial and reinterment.

Brownsville Floyd Collins Harry ‘Thomas Collin Sr. Thomas Crystal Cave

Fateful Flight Mystery Over Quebecs Eternity Mountains

In Quebec near Chicoutimi, trapped witnesses describe Nungesser and Col lings fate as their stormy airborne escape challenged by eternal ranges. A lone trapper Rousseau recalls hearing a plane amid fog, while tales of missing flyers persist. Rescue prospects hinge on rugged terrain and unreachable regions.

Lone Trapper Nungeaser Coli Fastness of Eternity Russell Wirdwell Mirror and Universal Service Chicoutimi Quebec Eternity Nungesser Col George Roseeau St. Marguerite Durocher Rawnreou Harbor Grace New Foundland Coll Rousseau Colling Eternity Mountains Alex Forizonke

U S Declines to Re Open Parley On Naval Treaty

Geneva report notes Britain fails to win U S support for reopening the Washington naval treaty at the Geneva conference. Ambassador Gibson says time to discuss adjustments is after all five parties attend, favoring focus on treaty extensions rather than new limits. Talks center on reducing battleships aircraft carriers and cruisers while addressing ratios for auxiliary ships amid US Japan friction.

U.S Geneva Britelm Ans United States Washington Lord Caell Hugh B. Gibaon Lord Cecil Ambassador Gibson Cookdee Dapen Tokyo America States Japan Far East

Miss Mackaye to Take Stand in Murder Trial

Los Angeles June 23. Rebuttal testimony likely extends the trial of Dorothy Mackaye for conspiring to cover the death of her actor husband Ray Raymond Mone after a fist fight with Paul Kelly. Judge Burnell postponed the actress’s plea hearing. Mackaye denies saying she would fight if the jury could be saved.

Los Angeles Dorothy MacKaye Aftor Ray Ray- Mone Charlea Burnell Tlol Helen Wilkinson Macs Kaye Cross

Matthew Kimes Captured In Grand Canyon

Matthew Kimes, an Oklahoma bank robber, was captured near the Grand Canyon by a posse led by Chief Forest Ranger J B Brooks. There was a brief exchange of shots, none wounded. Kimes admitted his identity after the arrest at the canyon entrance. The capture followed the earlier arrest of two men in Tulsa.

Grand Canyon Arizona Matthew Kane Oklahoma J. B. Brooks Grand Canyon Nations Park Shota Kime Xia Chiyon Imt G. H. Kady Tulsa Kimes

Airplane Wreck Ends in Fatal Fire Near Richmond

Two men from Muncie Ind William Murphy and Clifford Helma were aboard a plane that struck high tension wires near Berry aviation field and crashed. Murphy died from burns at the scene while Helma was fatally injured and later died. The aircraft caught fire as it went down.

Richmond Ind Willian Murphy Muncie Clifford Helma Berry Aviation Field Here Murphy

Lindberghs Uncertain Role In Future Air Plans

Washington June 23 Colonel Charles A Lindbergh met with federal aviation leaders and backers to discuss his place in future commercial air development. He flew in from Dayton driving over the Potomac aboard aircraft with Major Lanphier and Lt St Clair Street then toured Bolling Field. After meetings with War and Commerce officials, he lunched with Secretary Hoover and received strong support for his practical plans to advance aviation. The outcome on the Sylph and sale talks remained unsettled as Lindbergh planned further talks in Washington.

Washington Charles A. Lindbergh Potomac River Dayton Ionto Thomas Co. Lanphier Selfridge Field Auch St. Clair Amile Lindbergh Hoover Metropolitan Club St. Louis Washington State New Orleans Kichla Navy Yard Lind-bergh Hooter BlacCeaken Lindsburgh Jett Washington

Municipal Band Program Tonight at Capitol Grounds

The first Municipal band concert of the season starts at 8:00 PM on the Capitol grounds at Caplitar and State Streets. Free parking, seats for about 2000, and a varied program featuring The ADRAcs Overture Orpheus Woodland The American Patrol El Capitan Love Bends a Little Girl of Roses Honolulu Moon Take in the Sun The Star Spangled Banner and more.

Capitol Grounds Caplitar State Streets Tnders American Patrol Billis Burke Sunday Honolulu Lawrence Lewis Keyes

Mutiny Weakens After 54 Hours in Kansas Prison Mine

348 convicts trapped 720 feet underground in the Kansas penitentiary mine show signs of weakening after 54 hours. They demand more liberty, parole procedure revisions, and talk via mine telephone with the state board. Guards report hunger. officials caution no concessions and note possible surface sympathy attempts. The board says changes will be considered only within rules and through fair review.

Lansing Kans Kansas State Board of Administration Godly Tex Board of Administration Lacy Simpson Erage Myung Ba Vuera Prings Hollet J. . Heslop Mings R. H. Hudspeth Hudspeth Hestop Jory

Friends Rally to Bond Out Slayer in Duncan

Arch Gilbreath, farmer, posted a $30,000 bond as friends pushed to secure his release after he allegedly shot B F Cox three times in a Duncan courtroom during jury selection for charges tied to his daughter and two other women. He waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to district court for trial in October. Heat wave grips New York as three people collapse and two drownings are reported.

Duncan Okla Arch Gilbreath Gilbreath B. F. Cox

Byrd Flight Delayed By Storms At Roosevelt Field

June 30 at Roosevelt Field New York the America flight was postponed due to worsening weather after earlier favorable forecasts. Commander Byrd said postponement came on weather bureau advice. Crowds waited as crews prepared and discussed a possible Saturday departure if winds and conditions improve.

Roosevelt Field New York America Byrd Tate Weather Bureau Kimball New Foundland Msde Asia Dave Fedt Jona Byrdee Fokker Americas Pariant Scamorton Botel Finnl Corpe of Mechanica and

Rogers Says Calf Worms Prompt Odd Slant in LA Letter

A quirky Los Angeles letter dated June 24 says a society protects “single and unmuted worms” and bans Calvin from loading his hook with one. The writer jokes that Cal wouldn’t harm a fish and muses on future baffling rules and strange events.

Los Angeles Caiif West Hastaneq Society For the Protection of Calvin Cal Will

Break in Ranks May Be Averted

Shanghai reports a diplomatic move toward unifying Chiang Kai-shek and Maran Fong Yu-Hualang to curb the northern communist advance from Hankow toward Nanking. An ultimatum demanded Hankow officials depart, a high‑level defection plan was announced, and a combined campaign north was urged. General Butler warned of potential anti‑foreign protests as nationalist forces push toward Peking and Tientsin with U.S. marines prepared for orders.

Hankow Rusten Michael Borodin Ente Nanking Ent Bun Yat Ben Chiang Tung Biarshel Peng Honan Tientsin-Peking Shanghai Bmediey D. Butiar Peking Richmond Butler China Henderson Manlio Lraded Gunwalee Chaumont Tientsin Nationesista Ae Herald & Panacea Iils Zsrab Eimiler

Death by own action ship sparks aviation row in San Francisco

In San Francisco a clash between Ernest L. Smith backers and Milo D. Kent over the so called death by own action ship and a planned nonstop flight to Honolulu escalates as Assistant Secretary Nas Crackeron orders an inspection of the airplane. Smith aims to fly before the James W. Dole prize deadline while initial air tests proceed in San Diego.

Backera Ernest L. Smith Charman San Francisco Flight Committee Smith Honolulu Gan Francisco Cal Milo D. Kent Kent NasCracken Walter F. Perkina Los Angeles Wth James Dole San Diego Lester J. Maitland Albert Hogenberger Richard Grace Roger Carl Spang Grace

Woman Arrested In Daughter's Death In Mississippi

A woman was arrested in connection with her daughter's death in Mississippi amid a murky report. Local authorities say the case centers on lingering rumors and unclear motives as investigators search for solid leads.

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