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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1927

Page

8

Dramatic Awakening to Stage The Birth of a Nation

Announcement of a high school production titled The Awakening at the auditorium from June 34 to July Sincludes a large cast list with Colonel Yredertcx Jackson Captain Kelsay Lambkin and Ruby Smith among featured roles. Box office at Timberlake Service Pharmacy reports strong advance sales and multiple past successful runs in southern towns and major cities.

Igh Wan James ©. Hull Charleston Iast Colonal Yredertcx Jackson Southern Nation H. J. Churchman Kelsay Lambkin Edward Young Sree Johnson J. ¥. i Siiber Ryberkroed Carpetbageer Gunn A Zouth West Allents Georeis Washington, D. C Gg Ae

Obituary notices from a wartorn river town paper

The page records multiple obituaries and funeral notices for residents in and around Kanawha City, Clendenin, and nearby towns. It lists names such as Mrs. K. Robertson Jr., Mrs. Carre EB. Long, Mrs. Lucy Pierce, Mrs. Lena Abraham, Mrs. Mytle Goodwin, Mrs. Anne Christy, and Mr. Homer Pierce, with burial details at Sunset Memorial Park, Spring All cemetery, and local churches. It also mentions the death of James Geary and notes a local sports column highlighting Gore and base stealing records.

Afr E. W. Robertson Qwuvera K. H. Roberteoo, Jr Jet Kanawha City Faternoon Spieg Ful Carre Carte Ding N. Barlow Sunset Memorial Park Long J.B. Long Laughtor BM. Mathes

Lindy’s Future Plans Uncertain After Hoax Escort

Reports say a supposed police escort for a Lindbergh visit turned into a hoax. Telegrams dated Detroit asked for escorts for a party linked to Colonel Lindbergh and his mother, but actual visitors and organizers remained unclear as police awaited arrests in Cleveland.

Charles A. Lindbergh Colonel Lindbergh Aho Ohio Detroit Elyzia Rocky River Cleveland

Ford Invites Professors to Board Meeting Over Marshall College

The State Board of Education explains that dismissal of Marshall College and Dr Selvage does not affect the candidate’s state office bid. The board notes its policy to ignore religion and politics in hiring, affirms that heads of institutions guide employment, and cites long service as evidence of permanence.

Stat Board of Education Marshall College Selvage State Courd of Education Considte Boera Sel+ lvage State Board For Education Sclvage Safe Theo State Board of Education Maraball College White Hte Fost Steacslong Marshall Dr. White Belwage State Board of Control

Professors May Request Hearings Before School Board

The deposed professors and Mr. Shawkey may call witnesses as hearings resemble a judicial proceeding. Hearings will let the discharged professors present their side though no trial is demanded. The Eads professors can demand a hearing before the board as resignations are submitted. Professor Gelvage reportedly sent his rearguations to President Shawkey.

Board of Education le Sard Mm. P. Shawkey Thei Withenes Matsueit Gelvage Ghawkey Andister

Warning on July fires spurs safety push in West Virginia

Fire Marshal C L Topping urges renewed caution as fireworks use declines nationwide, arguing that accidents and injuries persist when children handle explosives. The piece cites past fatalities and property damage, notes changing sentiment toward a ban, and stresses trained handling by adults.

West Virginia C. L Topping Lde Marehall

Chinese Students in Moscow Debate Chiang Kai-shek Rivalry

A Moscow gathering of Chinese revolutionary students discusses Chiang Kai-shek as a traitor or legitimate ruler, with factions split over Chiang’s power and Chiang-forsaking ideas. Letters and speeches show fierce loyalty to communism and calls for renewed unity against Chiang. The scene features Feng’s daughter and other young Chinese, amid Moscow demonstrations supporting the Chinese radical government.

Ay Ladka Fatrick Universal Service Moscow Sun-Fat-Sen University Calang-kal-shek Natiking Bhanghal Chita Chiangkoi-shek Be Js Shanghai Chuang Bod Tof Feng Ale Aring Feng Stanghal Nanking Foutha Sil Peng-yu-hatang Neadanova Cleen Chiang Llintarotf Giggiet Silamroff

Paris Latin Quarter Far From Energy

An somber, opinionated portrait of Montparnasse and the Latin Quarter, describing its cafes Dome Rotunde and Select, the crowd of artists and aspiring writers, the bohemian myth versus the harsh realities, and the influence of Joyce Hemingway and Poe on its mood and ambitions.

Paris Basil Wood Timk, Dope Davisi Slon Avenue de Vobservatoire Montparnasse Belfort Luxembourg Gardens Raspel Government Pawnakop Gituntel Emgie Boulevard Montparnpass Boulevard Raspail Hera

Parisian Gala Sets Fashion at Ritz Ball

The Paris spring social season erupts at a grand Ritz gathering headlined by royalty and Egyptian nobility. Notable attendees include a royal entourage, international lords, and Paris society’s glitterati, while fashion reveals bold color trends and revived city styles amid rumors of forthcoming social shifts.

Wash neckties come into own in hot weather

The article notes a shift in neckwear as wash four-in-hand ties gain popularity. Fashion forwards report wider cotton four-in-hands in solid and patterned finishes, designed to resist sweat and suit tropical heat. Aging traditionalists resisted, but stylists predict heavy wear this summer across urban centers.

New York United States Ace Tran Huy Boa Bern Old Guard Inheritea Ronson

Seven Senses Teachers Need Cheyenne Wyoming

A garbled piece notes state superintendent of Wyoming education Mrs Morton touts seven senses for teachers including humor and common sense. It mentions political defeat of Gov Nellie Tayloe Roa and Morton’s humorous classifications, with references to other names and odd anecdotes. Also brief items report Nancy France aunt arrested for murder and Thomas Shaonen evicted in England for keeping a dog.

Cheyenne Bergen Petloves Mira Katherine A. Mortod Superintendent of Public Instruction Wyoming Nellie Tayloe Roa Morton Charlie Chaplin Jake

Tiny Republic in Wilds of Asia Described by Gazette

A Washington National Geographic bulletin portrays Tannu-Tuya a tin republic north of the Tannu mountains near Irkatyak. Uriankhai people live in a valley teeming with deer herds, trade with Russians and Chinese for luxuries, and maintain rich traditional dress, beliefs, and music amid isolation and fear of spirits.

Tiny Republic Heart OF Wilds OF Asia Tannu-Tusa Tannu-Tuya Tannut Mountains Pourl Irkatyak Washington, D. C National Geographic Leby Lusurieh Forest Uriankhal bin Valley Maguntain Feaee Urlankha Witch Dagter Usuive

Venice decked for tourists amid imperial visitors

The article portrays an ornate Venice season with promises of record crowds and royal guests. It notes Queen of Romania, Crown Princess of Romania, Duke of Aosta, and other dignitaries visiting the Lido. Venetian Nights, gondolas, and lighting transform the island into a festive display with hotels, gardens, beaches, and a gala waterfront scene.

Venice Yeveriah Hermatic - Siplos Byron Rumania Frincess Aosta Ampasis Crecer Helleness D’abernon Richard Straax Wight Dammling A and Canal Earl Lee Ron Ra Jammu

Snuff Taking Habit Growing in England Society

London reports snuff use rising among all classes in England. A leading snuff maker cites six percent of snuff sold bought by women. Cotten mills workers in Lancashire lead usage as girls and women share snuff boxes to clear nostrils, while society women take it discreetly for vanity, with decorative boxes matching powder puffs.

London England Lancashire

Police Seek Runaway Girl Carded as Missing

Police report a girl believed to have run away from home yesterday afternoon. She left home around hour and a half before morning, with relatives and authorities seeking to locate her.

Asard Sten

Leg Show Forbidden by New Pity Law Sparks Debate

Fragmentary note cites a new pity law banning a so called leg show performance. Mentions chantiour and Eat as unclear references amid controversy. Further readable details are unavailable in the clipped text.

Konjola praised by Charleston man now in Toledo

Atr H B Smith once a Charleston tailor praises Konjola as the cure he used ten months ago. He says it relieved severe indigestion cramps and bloating and allowed him to eat heartily without stomach trouble. He notes he moved to Toledo and still trusts Konjola, recommending it to others.

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