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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1926
Page
1
In a deadly raid on Slaughter Henge Run in Cherry River area near Richwood West Virginia, two missing and several wounded including State Trooper James Lows after a firefight with moonshiners. Local citizens and lawmen pursued suspects toward Slaughter Howe Run as pursuit and injuries mounted.
In Anticle Charientan the police and fire protection face chronic strain as congested arterial routes and outdated dispatching hinder quick response. Officials study conditions to devise schemes for speeding relief though afternoons see peak crowding in the business district near Law, Virginia and Strand avenues.
Richard Thome and Pap Ellott deny indecent assault claims tied to a violent arrest case on Violet Anderson in Broadway. The extradition commissioner delayed final rulings until Tuesday as Montreal attorney Joseph Cohen signals possible extradition. Westchester deputies observed proceedings. no indictments issued yet.
June 26 Russell Keath reports that Russell Scott, once deemed insane, was found sane by a jury in a sanity hearing paving way for possible execution for killing Joseph Maurer a Chicago drug clerk during a holdup two years ago. Court proceedings included fierce exchanges as Scott declared he is not insane. The trial also involves Scott and his brother Robert with prior defendants in related shootings. next steps include a new date for execution and possible delays.
Fitzsimmons widow asks police to exhume the body of Bob Fitzsimmons to obtain two large diamonds believed to be set in his teeth. The case recalls old prizefighter poverty and the era of diamond studded teeth, with background on the fighter’s widow and her charitable efforts.
Kanawha county races heat up as candidates file with the secretary of state and circuit clerk. Claude E Milam announces for county commissioner while J W Calvert and Nobre Conner vie for clerk positions. Multiple Democrats and Republicans enter bids for judge clerk and legislative seats across Kanawha, Lincoln, and surrounding districts.
From TEEING China June 26 reports hint at a new civil war risk in the north as Pekin celebrates a victorious war lord and Chang Tao Lin is greeted by Nepalace leaders. Meanwhile Premier Wa Bio Fu and Manchure generals meet to restore civil government as southern forces under Chunti Fung prepare to strike Chang Tuung Chav near Shuntuts ahead of July 4.
Kanawha county to organize every magisterial district and polling place for the coming primary election. A nonpartisan law enforcement effort, centered at a Baptist temple headquarters, seeks a budget likely over 1000 dollars to fund offices and operations. Candidates will be questioned on law enforcement and the plan to bolster existing laws.
Police Chief Jono Arbson announces a new traffic regulation to designate right of way at the Hine tract intersection between Kanawha and Virginia streets. Straightaway lanes will guide vehicles toward Kanawha, with doubles to Virginia, others left of center. Violators face penalties.
McKinley and Smith accused of using about 3 million dollars in Illinois campaign funds. Probe alleges corruption acts and vote buying tied to an Arkansas senator campaigning for a quiz promoting political influence.
A freight derailment on the New York New Haven and Hartford line ripped open the tracks and ignited cars of the Cape Codder passenger train near Kingston. Three trainmen died, several passengers were injured, and many were trapped or scattered by the wreck as the express plowed into the derailed freight cars at dawn. Authorities fear fire from oil cars and lament the disaster’s toll. The Cape Codder was on its maiden trip of the season when the crash occurred.
Report from Douglas Arizona states that the cabin near the desert tract end was identified as the place where Aimee Semple McPherson was allegedly held captive. The four room cabin showed footprints and traces of a planned abduction. A $500 reward was offered for location or prison. Thousands greeted her return, with roses and a lavish welcome.
Washington June 26. Senators McKinley and Col. Smith face corruption claims in Illinois campaign. Senator Caraway urged a sweeping senate probe into alleged fraud, vote buying, and large contributions from Insull and bankers. Charges link Smith as public utilities chair with substantial funds funneled to his camp, while rivals allegedly spent millions to win the nomination and hold capital headquarters. Reed announced a broader probe into anti prohibition and dry forces funding national politics.
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