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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1927

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Japs Decline to Discuss Mooted Perpetual Pact

Geneva news reports a tri partite naval conference declaring a holiday to allow delegates to attend Geneva Flower Festival. Japanese officials refused to discuss a perpetual peace pact beyond safe allied language, while Britain seeks parity with the United States in naval strength and a public airing of treaty concerns.

Naval Conference Aubelated Prem Geneva Tri-Partite Naval Conference jAmericans Fapentyo Tuttle Foirmal Balto Japan Aho Ateté Tole Theanas Washington Italy Cibeon Wash Ington Tuaint Britain Great Britain United States France Europe J. Waé Hugh Gibson Ated

Victim of Living Death Enters Thirteenth Week

PRESNO Cal June 35 Victim of living death Mis Clara Drummond 20 entered the thirteenth week of a strange malady that attracted nation wide attention. Unconscious since April 4 she lies in a Fresno county room her husband W B Drummond a traveler to China watching by the bedside. Doctors predict death yet he remains hopeful. She is fed through tubes and cannot eat speak hear or move with eyes open but unseeing.

Gara Drummond Presno Cal Clara Drummond W. B. Drummond China Beattie Néwapager Fresno County General Hospital Drummone Drummond Altharghale

Push Plans to Finish Capitol Plans to Finish Capitol

Governor Gore announced a joint legislative committee will study financing for completing the state capitol. The panel, formed by resolution, will meet in early September to consider direct tax, licensing, or a mix of funding. Architects have begun plans, with six to eight months expected for final designs.

State Capitol Comminaton Joint Legislative Committee Nes‘dion Regiatautre Gore M. Z. White Senate Vernon £. Johnson House Atute Plana Legism Jgat Governmor Gore

Reduced Lake Cargo Coal Rates Stir Interstate Debate

At JROANDEE Virginia June 25 a ten cent per net ton reduction in lake cargo coal rates to Lake Erie ports was announced affecting Norfolk and Western Chesapeake and Ohio Louisville and Nashville lines. Virginia Railway faced no decision yet while Norfolk and Western expects half a million dollars yearly revenue loss. Renewed contest before the Interstate Commerce Commission follows news southern railroads plan the cut amid protests from Ohio and Pennsylvania operators and northern producers seeking to defend freight advantages.

Jroandee Serjeent Southern Cereiten Lake Erie Norfolk and Western General Norfolk and Western Ghesspeake Ohio Louisville Nashville Virginia Rallrond Norfolkiag Western Railway Interstate Commerce Commission Northern Toal Southern Commission Dnsy Warrington Southern Talfoads Pennsylvani Southern Railroada Pennsylvania Jake Crago

Search for missing flyers continues in bellocam area

Major P. Sidney Cotten and Port Bianford personnel drove south along the island seeking Captains Nungessor and Coll in a French trans Atlantic mission. No trace found as refueling halted further search efforts.

Johns N. P Sidney Cotten Port Bianford Bellocam Nungessor Coll

Probe of Weston Hospital Abuses To Be Investigated

The state board of control will probe charges of cruel and unusual treatment at Weston state hospital for the insane next week under Attorney General H. B. Lee. The inquiry follows a legislative resolution and public concern after Mrs. Camden Hoffman’s death amid alleged mistreatment.

Weston State Hospital State Board of Control Howard M. Gore H. B. Lee West Virginia N. F. Kendall Grafton Camden Hoffman Hoffman B. F. McVicker West Virginis Basre Conrol Kendall Weston Bf. Kendall FP. Bmevicker Gratton Ovil War Camden, Hoffman Fairmont Saylum Ahs Mra. Helfman

Students Demand Right to Act in Supposed Ouster

Marshall College students survey shows average ages around 29 with teachers' tenure from one to 30 years and express loyalty to Professors Selvagg and White amid calls for reinstatement. They accuse Huntington ministers of pressuring the state board of education and vow to present views through interfraternity leaders.

Marshall College Watson Selvagg J. 8. White Buntington Institutionn Dicagenilc Helvage Erembee Mtarmh Uttte West Virginia Pody Barehall College Huntington Ministerial Association Interfraternity Council State Board of Education Marrahall College Nnd Lafe Board of Education

Two Girls Drown While Swimming at Cross Creek

Two 39 year old women Marie Burn and Marie Wright drowned at Cross Creek in the late afternoon while swimming with two young men who planned to join them. One body, identified as Wright, was found. Burn’s father arrived after the missing daughter was recovered. No witnesses saw the double drowning.

Wellburg Marie Burn Marie Wright Cross Creek Biss Wreht

Straton's Son to Tell How He Was Visited by Holy Ghost

New York June 25 Warren Straton 19 son of Dr Joan Roach Straton Calvary Baptist pastor will recount being visited by the Holy Spirit during an all night prayer meeting at the church He fell to the floor and sang in an unknown tongue his father says Warren declares he was led by the Lord and felt Gods power The elder Straton says he will sermonize to deacons on spiritual discipline while denying direct Pentecostal involvement in the churchs demonstrations

New York Warren Straton Joan Roach Straton Calvary Baptist Church Straton Dr. Straton Denon Calvary Tm Freyer Andy Young Staton 4 Baptist Theological Seminary Ondey Stixton Warre Warren

Byrd's America Hop-Off Forecast If Wind Permits

Roosevel t Field New York reports Byrd's America plans a 4 to 6 a.m. Paris hop today if cross winds don’t prevent takeoff. Grover Whalen says the decision hinges on meteorology with wind easing to west for lift. Ground crew and families await clearance as the plane rests at the field.

Byrd America Paris Grover Whalen Companions Roosevelt Field New York France America Trans-Oceanic Company Whalen Iplane Chien, Santiviches Coftes Richard BL Bert Atosta Neville Bernt -Balchen Gelosio The New York-Paris Ae al

Army Aviators Plan Early Hop to Hawaii

In San Francisco on June 28 Universal Service reports army aviators prepare for an early hop-off of a tri-motored Fokker plane. The flight is part of the three-cornered race spanning the Pacific from San Francisco to Hawaii, with details indicating an imminent start tonight.

Universal Service San Francisco Pacific Maitland Heggenberger Noura Chasy Piel Ias Gin Diego Neggenberger

Parson Marriage Controversy Grips The West

Alleged unlawful marriages by a self-styled minister stir an investigation as Jenny Constable probes West ren for potential indictments. Court records show a 1921 conviction questioned the legality of his ceremonies. The case centers on whether miniaturized clergy can validly perform marriages under Maryland law. Meanwhile aviators Maitland and Hegenberger arrive Crissy Field from San Diego, plan transpacific hop pending General MacArthur’s arrival, with flight readiness checks and a cautious timeline.

Eleton Roy Hicham Westren Ted Mrr Robert Caray Bick‘lersite J. W. Colona Wilmington Episcopal Conference Couptes Mia Jenny J Conatabie Atote Toe Ilegally Upper Town Magis Westren Methodist Episcopal Church Westran

Deny Trainmen Wage Increase Across Western Railroads

United States mediation board denies a wage raise to conductors and trainmen on fifty western railroads, while approving a 7 1 2 percent increase for yardmen. About 16,000 workers are affected. retroactive to March 1. Western unions call the ruling unfair, warning arbitration may be weakened.

Chicago United States Board of Mediation Western Railroads. Org B. PL Curtis Predsora Enennes Saa Ubetson Vics-press Brotherhood of Anean Tlssentet W. M. Spinwu University of Texas Everett O. Brown W. J. Jackson J. W

Tragic Dayton crash kills four and injures fifteen

A head on collision near McCookfield involving a local car and a limited traction car leaves four dead and fifteen injured. Known dead include John Kesater of Piqua and Horsley Folkerth, a Tippecanoe city nursey employee, with others from Dayton Tippecanoe Piqua and nearby towns. The crash occurred after the limited car reportedly disobeyed instructions and passed the local at a designated crossing.

McCook Field Dayton Ohio Focal McCookfield Pitals John Kesater Piqua Horsley Folkerth Tippecanon City Nutrary Ber Reed Julius Yule Lipperena City Tippecanoe 2Erih Chia Limite Dayton and Troy Traction Company North Bound Limited

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