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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1926

Page

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Neely Delivers Defiant Prohibition Speech at Dry Convention

Senator Neely, amid a crowded temperance gathering, argued for strict enforcement of dry laws and repeal opponents. He linked Prohibition to taxes, crime, and social decay, urging continued adherence to the Volstead Act and the 16th Amendment, while warning against restoring liquor traffic.

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Willie Willis Conyright 1924 Publican Ardicate

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Willie Willis and 1924 publication details with unclear phrases about a walker and bicycle. No clear events, people, or organizations beyond the named Willie Willis and a date.

Willie Willis Conyright Ronbot Quillen

Traffic tensions disrupt Charlenton crossing and river bridge

A flood of notes describe worsening traffic jams at the Kon’coek crossing and Quartier street, with blocked station approach, river bridge, and cross streets causing long delays. Citizens fear a major accident and urge urgent cooperation between the city and railroad to restore movement.

Charienton Gunette Yeutering Ma Wees Viretam Stroat Howse Yale Mromd Manoke Pirret Enoch Perece Garam Carerd Hisiself Roy Bume Down-Thern Charlenton Elty County Mart Charleston

MURDERS SON AND ATTEMPTS OWN LIFE IN MANASQUAN

Martha Houghd of Glenbrook Connecticut killed her son Lawrence by inhaling an anesthetic and attempted to take her own life. George Howard survived. Lawrence lay dead in bed. Hospital staff say Mrs. Howard faced murder and attempted suicide charges, with investigations ongoing. Several other notes cover Euchaaristic congress travel, traffic, and church events in Chicago, Springfield, and St. Louis.

Manasquan N. J Martha Houghd Glenbrook Conn Lawrance Anna May Memorial Hospital Spring Lake Howard Mrn. Howard

Helen Seeks to Break Stokes Will in New York

June 25. Mrs Ioeten Elwood Stokes, widow of the late W. Ed Stokes, of New York hotel fame, seeks guardianship to perfect a context of the Stokes will. Her brother Arthur J. Hitler alleges she and the children were cut from the will. An order directs petition for letters of guardianship to be entered in county courts. Samuel Untermyer, New York attorney for Mrs Stokes, will contest the will promptly.

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McPhersons Abduction Saga Stretches Across Borders

Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson continues to insist she was kidnapped and held for a month, while investigators seek evidence and a potential lead across the U S Mexico line. The Los Angeles Examiner offers a 30000 reward for arrest and conviction, plus 1000 for the discovery of the shack near the boundary.

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Andrews Plan to Halt Liquor Flow Revealed

Washington officials unveil a broad plan to stop bootleg liquor, expand undercover agents and border drills, and press for international cooperation with Canada Mexico Britain and others to enforce dry laws. The program includes 10 000 new federal dry agents 2 931 000 in funds and a dry navy to deter rum running and closing loopholes by tightening searches and treaties.

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Mellon Balks Farm Aid Clash Shakes Congress

West Virginia Senator M M Neely says no chance for farm relief this session as Mellon forces block a relief measure. He cites Republican Senate majority and Democratic votes for the defeat, noting administration delays and a push for farm relief via alternative measures. The political struggle intensifies with presidential endorsements and talks of tax cuts and credit bills shaping the agricultural debate.

M. M. Neely Andrew Melton Ace Industriallam Java Manior West Virginia Menitor Bolton Treopury Ls ‘Auuniutéls United States Iowa Neely Senate Menaurea Copeland New York Cane Charleston

Russians Celebrate Flight of Kopilof and Crew

Moscow witnesses a celebrated flight by Kopilof and fellow aviators from Moscow to Gink amid Soviet praise. Officials and aviation leaders send congratulatory telegrams while transport workers union expresses pride in the achievement as a landmark in Soviet aviation.

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Court orders road body to build highway amid long dispute

A writ of mandamus from the state supreme court compels the Fayette County road commission to construct sections of state routes 41 and 1 from Fayette station to Deepwater and east of Montgomery. The case, tied to a 1923 1924 contract and funded by bonds, delays other planned routes and schedules a hearing at the next term on September 1.

Supreme Tribunal Aupceme Stnis Miraion Fayette Station Winuna Sted Montgomery Deepwater Fayette County Commission Commisnion PH. Kelly George W. Beane Chris White CG. H. Morton Beckwith Csre HT Olds Commienton Clicuit A. T. Studer commin+sion Cotten AL Station Atnte Fayette Elifzeng Oa. Bt Teteber William Ritts Atnte Road Nuttall Ke- Anwha Ie Fecinmientan Commisasion Waould Gealgane Bay Land Commission Peep Water Row Fay Jatte Penuleant Funda

Chemical firm defense wins in damage case

After five days of testimony in a $10,000 damage suit by Mrs. Susan Cattle of South Charleston against West gaoo Chlorine Products, a jury returned a verdict for the defendant. The plaintiff contended fumes harmed health and damaged property, seeking $5,000 each in two claims, while witnesses for the plant testified fumes were not damaging and that precautions and condensers mitigate vapors. The defense argued a verdict for the plaintiff could threaten many similar claims and endanger the local chemical industry backbone.

Hiury Cireult Susan Cattle South Charleston Akalo Westgaoo Heracle Mrs. Cattle Ac Man Sgalant the Chemical Company Cumes Witnetms Clint Chenige Arthur I. Hudson Couree Plaintie Dee Fonae

Fifteen Dead in German Floods and Damages Reach High Toll

Flooding across Germany leaves fifteen confirmed dead and extensive destruction. Crops and property valued at about $30,007,000. 190,000 acres of cultivated land submerged. Elbe and other rivers flood, prompting mobilization of 20,000 troops and evacuation of villages surrounded by water. Parachutes supply food to isolated areas as rail and communications face disruption. dikes face potential breaches.

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French Women Tennis Rules Ban Stir Controversy

Paris reports a ban affecting French women in public events. The action targets behavior deemed improper and restricts participation in certain public contests. Officials cite federation rules and enforcement measures, with penalties including suspensions for violators and potential loss of membership.

Mae Murray to Try Fourth Husband

Los Angeles June 25 Mae Murray 32 film actress and David Divernt an artist obtained a marriage license here They announced plans to wed soon claiming it will be Hirathi s first trip to the altar It follows her two previous marriages to Robert We Leanned and Leonard Olmstead with Gertrude Olmstead and Pola Negri also in the entertainment circle

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Yale Crew Beats Harvard In Upstream Varsity Race

Yale varsity eight wins the upstream duel at New London over Harvard by four lengths. Yale clocked 20.54 3 5 minutes, Harvard 20.20 3 5, setting a new record for the upstream course amid ideal conditions. Freshmen and junior crews also prevailed for Yale in two-mile races.

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LaFollette Plan Aims to Curb Primary Campaigns

Washington June 76 Senator LaFollette Wisconsin proposed a drastic overhaul of senate rules to cap primary campaign spending at 25 000 in most states and 26 000 by population totals He tied the move to limiting influence in elections amid a Pennsylvania rally for Rep Vare and other figures involved in the primary funding questions The testimony before the Senate Investigating Committee alleged vast funds and financing schemes across campaigns including a 550 000 loan from a manufacturers group and other cash movements as witnesses described expenditures and coordination efforts.

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Flood Death Toll May Reach Two Thousand

Mexico City June 3 reports from Leon indicate hundreds of bodies have been recovered from floodwaters as the Suede floods persist for several days. Graphic reports released today estimate the dead may total around two thousand.

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