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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1927

Page

8

Frisch Pulls Upward With Stick Work In Slugger Notes

Frisch rises in the batting race as Giants and Pirates stars dominate the weekly leaders. Barnhart, Waner, Hornsby and Gehrig figure among top averages while pitchers Alexander and Hoyt pace the mound leaders. Kept by league tallies, the standings highlight the NY and St. Louis clubs with heavy emphasis on hitting streaks and weekly gains.

Chicago Sem Brendon St. Louis Repark Frankie Weich Hornsby Barnsby Wedamediay Priech 3St Ehrnaby AG Admenistor Frisch Kemssely Birate Sa Clyde Cleat Jos Harris Paul Waner Barris Barn Xfert Harrie Asi Waner Mueller Giants Ler Olenn Nght Pittsburgh Bern Mestions Todey Ome Ives Joss Haines St. Louis Bos Lus Charley Cubs Hove Alexander Ag Cuvs Barnhart Pittadurgh Birtsburgh Lauren Bhicller New York Pypoch Hornaby York Farrell Boston Southworth Zopils Traynor Pittapurgh Yankees Thittoss Wally Schang St. Louis Browns Barry Hellmann Detroit Cotna Hellmann Beenes Gosiin Washington Bhutte Bate Ruth Pashed Eer Atiix PeRuth iSikring Lou Gehrig Belo George Gehrig Burns Waite Hoye Gates Hoyt Thomas Lyons Hoyt Iyaue Goslin Hla Basa Cleveland Thane Bt. Louis Aitncetpus. Org Heilmann Dewitt Lebourvenu Macker Lebourvensu Toledo new _ wacker Will Pear Edo St. Paul Saints Wilson Milwaukes Ty 'Naser Garoea Eaimran Brewers Rading Vice Moon Minseapelia Aove Zinn Kansas City Kane iSitauser The Blues Minneapolis Kelley Eau Orwally I Heving Lent F. Wilson Milwaukee Duncan Minneapolis Bil Cunningham Des Moines Tulsa Tigee Rabbit Omaha

Bond Vacated and Negro Jailed in City Crime Case

Pete Jackson, colored, had bond set at 8000 by Municipal Judge Bobbitt for robbery of the Lamham restaurant. Paroled from the state pen, he attacked his wife and allegedly robbed the restaurant. He fled to Huntington, then arrested on a restaurant robbery charge and rearrested for parole violation. His bondsman, Mrs P H Camp, withdrew the bond. Police fear further bank robbery attempts at Clendenin Milton and Huntington. Authorities hold Jackson as parole violations linger.

Pete Jackson P. H. Camp Bobbitt Intermerdiate Court Grand Lamham Jackson State Penitentiary Sotice Huntington Banks Clendenin Milton Charleston Fayette J. Alefred Taylor Daly Rome Melton Winitrede Byrne Biizzard Hauce of Delegates Cherleston Bill Bilesari Mellen Thomas Jarrett Waco Winifrede Burchard Bill Jarrett Kernawha County Praod Buzard Willems England Enogresa Lnrgetn Walter Hallaniz Rents Senate J. Alfred Taylor End Yde B. Johnson Sagiang Yollanan Robert Brawiay Alexander Triangle

Drowning near Consyl Island claims Miss Ethel Dean

On June 25 at Consy Island Miss Ethel Dean 18 drowned while aiding a companion. She kept the other girl afloat until two Pathers reached shore. The trio returned to search and Miss Dean did not reappear. later her body was recovered.

New York Ethel Dean Consy Island Miss Dean Pathers Miiss Dean Mina Deon

Intersurban-NuGrape Game Struck From Standings

Charles town Business Men's League President Jota Evans announced last night that the June 1 game between Interurban and NuGrape is stricken from official standings due to Kopinsky's ineligibility. The match will be replayed on World on Field Wednesday Br. Evans stated. The standings at week’s end were manhandled by the president of Tollowers Inverurban 2118.

Jota Evans Charleston Business Men's League Interurban NuGrape Kopinsky NuGiape Carmen Br. Evans Tollowrs Inverurban

Baseball Standings and Notable Performances Across Cities

A roundup of Western League stats highlights team leaders in batting and fielding. Cunningham Des Moines leads with a .493, Wingfield Tulsa at .419, and Comorosky Wichita tops in wins with 15. Des Moines, Tulsa, and Tulsa players show strong batting and fielding marks as multiple teams compile results across Milwaukee, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Kansas City, and Columbus.

Comorasky Wichita Bios Pittsburgh Oilers Tulsa Cunningham Des Moines Casey Tula Wingfield Langford Comorosky Wionits Bennett Lelsa Porter P. J Grison Des Toines Rabble Omaha Munn Tulas

Editors Hold Annual Conference at Birthplace of Stonewall Jackson

West Virginia editors gathered for the West Virginia State Council of Journals two day outing at Jacksons Mill birthplace of Stonewall Jackson. The program included business sessions banquets motor tours and entertainment by North Central section papers. Attendees listed include Robert H. Fritchard Victor B. Howington C Warman D B Cook and many others from Charleston Weirton Mannington St Marys Ravenswood Morgantown Clarksburg and surrounding areas.

West Virginia Jackson's Mill Stonewall Jackson Robert H. Fritchurd Democrat Weaton Victor B. Howighton Weston C. Warman Independent D. B. Cook State Department of Agriculture Charleston Fayettevisle Harry L. Snyder Register Shepherdstown Misa Dorothes Campbell State Health Department Whetzel Preston County Journal Kingwood C. Donen Cook Advanse Richwood Ross Wilson Wirt County Republican Elizabeth J. G. B. Coblery Wirt Ellen‘hech R. L. Pemberton St. Mary's Oraels Maclaire Pemberton St. Mary's Oracle St. Marge W.M. Burger Mineral Daily News Keyeey H. C. Ogden Wheeling Intelligencer Wheeling Edward Iarrett Pouthights George A. Laughlin Wheeling Telegraph Afitchell Chapple National Magazine Boston Andrew Edminston, Jr Demostat George & Hahne Istsbea Review Follansbee Jobo FR. Pistenburg Hancock Courier New Sumberland C. P. Dennington C. P. Darlington WG. Clark Ravenswood W. C. Clark Ravenswood News W. W. Hall Ferry G. Alfred George E. White Werton J. H. Walker Morgantown Post Morgantown Mira Buzzerd Morgan Messenger Herkeley Springs Buzzed Berkeley Springs E. Meredith Aorald Ssletm Mixon Herald Salem Evelyn Agnes Meredith Artison P. J. Reed West Virginia University Mire F. W. Roce Piedmont Herald Piedmont J. F. Rose May Rose Phil Contep Review Jennings Randolph Davis and Elkins College Dikine A. B. Polling J. EB. Chilton Charleston Gazette

Plan Probe Of Insane Asylum Inhumane Treatment Claims

A deranged patient endured torture in a chair until attendants freed her after long minutes, sparking requests to hire a special nurse for her sister and to refrain from further restraint. Hospital officials deny cruelty charges, stating the patient was violent upon admission and died the next day.

Sodie Slater Worgan McVicker Irs. Hoffman M. D. Cure Aod

Charleston Triangle Allegations Stir State Politics

A heated Charleston election row centers on the so-called Triangle precinct, with claims of Republican machine influence in Kanawha County. Witness accounts describe intimidation and violence against voters and officers, hinting at broader political maneuvering affecting mayoral and congressional seats.

Morrow Named Clay County High School Principal

Paul Morrow, former principal of Charlestown High School, was appointed principal of Clay County High School at a board meeting attended by B. F. Murphy and J. A. Birk. The move comes amid a local school governance dispute and a contested legislative effort to alter the Clay County school board appointment process. Oscar Hinn led the opposing motion in the legislature.

Clay W. Va Paul Morrow Charleston High School Clay County High School Joardh of Directors BF. Murphy J. A. Birk Morrow W. C. Bopbite Housen Govverser Gora BP. Murphy Ford J. H. Lockhart Cing County Oscar Hiin

Marrying Parson Faces Church Discipline in Kilicon

A minister accused of performing a marriage without authority in Kilicon Maryland was ordained in Town but dropped by the conference. He served Lauro church near Billings and was ordered to locate, then removed from ministry. The case explains location as withdrawal of ministering powers. His name appears on the list of Sire Montana church for the last time in 191e.

Marriagin Kilicon Lauro Billings Toas Sire Montana

Overcome by Heat Hits Chicago Beachgoers

One man collapsed under the heat as Chicago sweltered at a 90 degree day. Crowded bathing beaches showed the toll of high temperatures while emergency crews treated several heat victims.

Chicago

May Hop Soon On Flight To Haw All

A San Francisco dispatch reports the US Army’s tri motor monoplane set for a Pacific crossing from California to Honolulu. Lieutenants Maitland and Hegenberger prepared the ship for departure after final instrument checks, with a weather signal expected to confirm lift off within days.

San Francisco Pacific Ocean California Konolulu United States Army San Diego Lester J. Maitland F. Hegenwerger Pifot Navi Howitt Army Ernest L. Smith San Broncinco C. H. Carter Los Angeles Nifigator Ganprot Mason Patrick Sry Mr Corps Nemy Fiers

Woman Sentenced to Hang in Illinois

Chicago June 26. Mrs Hathering Shakoge Crown Point Indiana was sentenced to death, the third woman to receive that sentence in the state. The jury verdict came after confessing accomplices Loren Patrick and Mrs Lillian Pricer testified, with Cassler seeking life imprisonment instead.

Chicago Hathering Loren Patrick Lillian Pricer Patrick Confesnel William Lindstrom Whamatra Pracer Bim Cassler Lindstrom Patrick

Purse and Contents Lost in City Robbery Report

Lost items valued at 1500 include a ladies wrist watch two diamond rings and other articles belonging to Mrs Abramson of 50 Margiret street. The pocket book was dropped from a car as the family left home and later seen missing near 1519 Washington street. A negro couple was spotted handling objects on Donvally Street after the Abramson car passed, causing alert. Nearby cars stolen: a Ford roadster owned by Kehn Carper at 105 Bigley avenue and a Ford touring car owned by J Hy Baul ton of Southwirks. Licenses 96-225 and 164-236 respectively.

Donvally Street Abramson Kehn Carper Bigley Avenue J. Hy Baulton Southwirks Baulton

Hager Injured In Automobile Wreck In Mary land avenue

Harry Tager of South Charleston injured when his car was struck on Mary land avenue near Wyoming street at 12 30 this morning. He sustained a deep gash and other bruises and was taken to Mountain State hospital for treatment. The other car, a heavy under slung sport roadster driven by a woman passenger, fled the scene after the impact. A later collision on Vir ginia streets involved Clayton Tilis and drivers Stary S Campbell and L C Tilias, with minor injuries reported. Clarence Legg suffered slight injuries in a separate mishap at Washington and Lalatey streets.

Harry Tager South Charleston Maryland Avenue Wyoming Street Hager Mountain State Hospital Hila Eeeribea Ta Clayton Tilis Homer Street Stary S Campbell Hico L. C

Obituary notices from Huntington area deaths and funerals

Obituary notices list multiple local deaths with brief life details, birthplaces and survivors. Sallie Thompson Tompkins 38 of Huntington had services at St Marks Albans with interment at Spring Hill. Opal June Hughes 11 months died at Chic avenues. Bartlett’s Mortuary Chapel to handle funeral and family cemetery interment near Frame West Virginia. Myrtle Harness 22 of Coalburg died. services at home then Spring Hill, interment Spring Hill cemetery. Mary Christina Affolter 71 of Charleston. funeral at 1439 Fourth Avenue. interment Spring Hill. J W Bowen 2820 Cochran Avenue Kanawha City died. funeral at home then Hocking Fort with cortege. Rachel Newhouse 15 died. services at Bissonville Methodist Episcopal Church. Mary Branch 77 died suddenly at daughter Lillian Hurbles’ home. no arrangements yet. James Henry White 16 buried at Spring Hill cemetery. service at residence 709 Bullitt Street attended by relatives.

Sallie Thompson Tompkins Salle Thotopeon Tompkins Huntington Ode Ie Wolo Joan Opal June Hughes Afr Mra Elin Hughes Bartlett's Intermental Frame W. Va J. W. Bowen J. B. Bowen Cochran Avenue Kanawha City Tle Hocking Fort Oale Tom Mary Branch Lillian Hurobles Margaret Birect Shoe Ia Sill Slocun New York Ray Schali Pong White Sox Ankor Bihalk Bronx Yankees Sahalk Ae Bome Yankee Aes Sobsik Schalk Yankee Stadium Yankee Dormerins Eeavon Abraad Man Fark Bebe Ruth Low Gebrig Gebrig Dillsing St. Louis Ruth Chicago Lesat Gebrig Rayeld Reed Gehrig Feild Pat ‘Colling Rachael Newhouse Rachael Tip Newhouse Steaoanville Methodist Church Matthews Cam Inkey Park Bissonville Thas Tr Wallant Bowen Auderen Hockingeport Atadium Wifon Huggins Washington Cleveland Sphia

Schalks Critique Sparks Yankee Home Run Debate

In New York June 26 Ray Schalk of the White Sox questioned Yankee home run influence noting most homers occurred away from Yankee Stadium. He argues park factors favor opponents and cites Ruth and Gehrig hitting outside. The piece also lists local notices and church services.

White Sox Yankee Stadium

James Henry Watte Funeral Services

Funeral services for James Henry Watte sixty six or seventy six year old color man will be held at three this afternoon at 703 Bullity Street the home of his daughter Mrs W L Curries where he died Friday Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery He is survived by his daughter a son John White and a sister Mrs Crawtora

James Whites James Henry White W. L. Cureraus Bullitt Street Borial Spring Hil Jonn Sid O Alster Mra Lina J Crawford James Henry Watte James Henry Watte Bullity Street W. L. Curries Bullit Spring Hill John White J. Crawtora

Nitro Twilight League Opens In Fast Nitro Game

Nitro Twilight League opened with Round Billiard and Rubber Service teams clashing, Rubber Service edging ahead 3 to 2. Abbott pitched well for the visitors after the first inning as Cromley and Hudnatl yielded most of the hits. Local residents arrived from Roanoke to lay power lines for Appalachian Power Co, expected to take two months.

Bir W. S. Kyle New York Central Baseball Tea Charleston Lomis wOl Dresk Stalth and Sons Johnstown Tennesnes Smith George Magotin Jenny Akron Niro Yar G. C. Alderson Fritta Misa Helen Cornet Aoant O. M. Grow W. C. Welttau Georger F. Hayes Harry Schoen Becta Toncheston Kitra Norris Dilbert Jersey City N.o Seydel Chemical Atlanta Ointain State Hospital Charlenton Lon Thera Roanoke Appalachlass Power Co Peak Richard Anna Francis Jett St. Louiz Abbott Itiners Cromler Hudass Joscor Art Cromley Hudnatl Crete Anhott and Dumbaugh Weank Keener Micro Tylog O Fisci

Local Plumbers Cooperate in Unique Exhibit

Interest grows in a Crane Co exhibition of modern plumbing fixtures in Charleston. Local plumbers cooperate to stage a showroom featuring a real bathroom with running water arriving soon on a specially built truck. Date and site to be announced.

Crane Co Picmbing Charleston

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