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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1926

Page

8

Typhoid rise highlights health warning from West Virginia official

Dr W T Stenahan reports typhoid deaths in West Virginia climbed to 336 last year with 1 611 cases, causing economic losses of about 1.67 million. He urges immediate action, cites water and waste risks, and stresses boiling milk, sanitizing homes, and preventing contamination as key measures.

West Virginia W. T. Stenahan Aide Department For Health Gr. Hanshaw Mestele Walter Alth State Department of Earth Weill de Arrijn Mer

Bible Class Ends For Summer Months At St Fran

The Vic Ktaia Asher Business Woman's group will discontinue the Bible study in July and August. Mrs Peaster SJ will lead the session next Thursday, keeping the church calendar in order during the heat of summer.

Egister Vic Ktaia Asher St Fran Peaster SJ

Abduction Threat Alarms Crowds at Angelus Temple

A vast throng gathers at Angelus Temple as Captain Cline of the Low nN force verifies a woman’s identity in a dramatic scene linked to an alleged abduction order from weeks past. Police escort the woman and a large crowd flows through the temple area causing hours of traffic delays.

Los Anokles McPherson Dougis ScPherson Southern Pacifica Angelus Cyraz Angelus Temple Aggelue Temple Sehuroh

Obituary for Hilton C. Jonra in local cemetery rites

Funeral rites for Hilton C Jour, a local resident, will be held this afternoon at 3 30 from Marden and Harden parlor. Elkw jodgs oversee services with interment at Spring WM cemetery. Military honors will be provided at the cemetery by Abe American Boaton.

Hilton C. Jonra Smilton C Jour Marden and Harden Cunergl Elkw Spring WM Abe American Boaton

G O P Launches Its Congress Campaign

Washington June 24 The campaign for Teerled of Republican Congressmen launched today by Senator Phippin Colorado chairman of the Republican senatorial committee outlines a platform highlighting industrial strength under the current administration and opposition to Democratic policies The party aims to capitalize on tax cuts war debt funding government economy and veterans programs as proof of achievements while pledging support for farmers and European relief. Washington June 14 Reacting to President Cannth sire endorsement of the Meax Tincher farm credits bill the Senate delayed farm relief action to next week as factional leaders study ground Withdrawal by Senator Watson Indiana from tabling farm regulation adds to complications with funding allies urging votes against the Meax Tincher bill while Democrats seek tariff reductions to aid farmers and pressure the measure forward.

Washington Anata Henator Phippin Colorado Phippe Cheinnalyer Mengca Whi Republican Ohio Enid

Catholic Pilgrims Board Train to Home Dunes

About four million Catholic pilgrims from the international congress traveled by special trains toward home tonight. Dignitaries and cardinals from Ireland New York Austra Germany and Philadelphia were noted among those departing for various cathedral dedications and posts in Sta. Louis Toledo Cleveland and other cities.

Cuigagg Dune Whele-homes Poncenal Papal Lenate Sta. Louie Cardinal O'Donnell Ireland Mayes New Yorks Pirrt Austela von Faulheber

Mexican Floods Continue After Inundation Ravages City

City streets remain washed and mud fills a third of the area after the Sanila coast floods. Six thousand homes destroyed while emergency forces mobilize. Heroic acts reported near by Giakop Valverde Teliet and others as relief aids arrive. National Agricultural Credit Bank allocates 6.09 million pesos to farmers hit by the disaster.

Sanilaco Giakop Valverde Priente Dlacene National Agricultural Credit Bank

Mystery Cleared In Skeleton Finding at Websters Springs

In Welster Springs West Virginia a long missing man Bennett is believed killed after two skeletons found 105 feet from a coal mine pit mouth near here. Dr Hister and W Oxley found a skull hole suggesting murder. Coroners jury investigates.

Welster Springs W. Va Uiverke Hulligan Bennett Here Hister Wiliam Oxley Hannatt Webster Apringe Vinkt

Cre nch cabinet fires bank head in Paris

Paris reports say Joseph Caisliaux a finance minister in the new cabinet dismissed Georges Robineau governor of the Bank of France. The move aimed to calm markets as Robineau was seen opposing ministry policy since 1926. Regulators warned they might resign if ousted.

Paris Joseph Caisliaux Lraund Rervice Georges Robeineau Bank of France MM. Sorenu At&eria Mobineau

Earth Tremors Felt Across Malta Island

An earthquake near Malta caused panic in Dodlock and surrounding streets with aftershocks shaking the area. No casualties reported. In Washington, a separate tremor at 7:53 p m was recorded by the Georgetown University telegraph, with a distance of about 8 100 miles south of Washington noted by Director Tonder.

Island OF Malta Dodlock Washington Aremora Georgetown Wilveraity Tonder Dlag Wash Inston Eigantic Distudance

Debates Over Prohibition Law Run Through House

Washington June 24. The House again debated the Prohibition issue as Representatives Gorman Sinolo and LaGuardia of New York denounced the liquor ban while Up Shaw of Georgia urged a ringing endorsement of the eighteenth amendment. The exchange touched on enforcement, dry agents, and party strategy with references to the Volstead Act and regional tensions.

Wahkhington Notas Tidey Gorman Sinolo LaGuardia Racialiat New York Upshaw Democrat Georgia Clty Chicago TaGuardin Andrew R Treasury Agreing Rancie Lotemac Miaslexipol Sheryland

Reform group funds shown rolling highway of notes and figures

A lengthy report details anti-saloon league finances across New York New Jersey and Ohio from 1920 to 1936. It shows total expenditures exceeding 2.4 million in three states, with state branches accounting for vast sums and the national league contributing additional funds. The article notes tax and campaign limits proposals and names key figures and dates from interlocking committees.

Wheeler Washington Teed Weaterville Renator Reed Rex Reed Nome Afd Mubrale Mateniente Tyormalttna Dermand Antle New York Teague Dle Newderacy State Branch Ohio New York Herald New York State New Jersey Stetina Datta Reoy Otike Wesresweee Heolt Weneee Able Pri Pennsylvania LaFollettewala

Dry campaign rally debates church aid and anti saloon league factions

A verbose report details anti saloon league activity in Frederic, Maine including a campaign event at Wasders In Fredterlel, with speakers Dr AM Harlow and Dr EB Grose. It notes legal and religious tensions, calls for enforcement, and a plan for a big turnout with 6,005 voters to be reached and 16,000 cards distributed to churches.

Willlina Dante Wasders Fredterlel Tom Kys Hare Vie Sr Mn EB. L. Grose South Charterton de Te M. Howe Anc West Virginia Ely Dare Church of Dein Christ Addrens Soni Joler Nama Petson Hera Stas Stein Congresa Mina Stein Kearaphy Misa Stein D. W A. E. O'Dell D.D St. Athans Charas Dan I. Spesce Toronto Canada Dominion Alliance Truswell J. Jf. Russell T. Mc Hare Atnte Harbering Aletlun Tapitat Temple E. F. Morena America Dren Il Spence Carnnda Gongrasanat Wy D. Upshaw Geutwin Cyclone George W. LeClindle Wea Tow Et Atermant Law Observange Ly Ger O. A. Cullen Charteston Atate

Threeheld Fourth Sought in Murder

In Logan a June 36 event, three men are held in Wolltuky confinement and charged with the murder of George Thompson, 73, at his home on Mun Fork of Latond Creek. The suspects A To Winkan, Frank Feaene, and C F Huberts were arrested near Sharples. Sheriff Vennia Wenfield headed the arrest. The trial and details follow a night attack and the accused face charges in Charleston.

Jrlair Sharples Te Powne Vennia Wenfield Thames Charieatan Sherif Hafield Luena Atrick Thompson Taco Nome

Youths Extradition Case Ties Up Legal Process

New York reports detail a complex extradition inquiry involving Thorne and Elliott, with Mrs. Sybilla Pope defending her son’s innocence. The case centers on alleged assault on actress Violet Anderson and the long legal pathway through Canadian and U.S. authorities, including the extradition commissioner Judge Chontetto and requests to the Canadian and United States justice ministries. Neighbors, lawyers, and friends describe character and connections as authorities move toward border transfer and formal prosecution.

White Plaine Cohen Af Midavita Chontetto Qthowa Montreal Mitton Iim Club Atl New York Ife Atra Sybilla Pope Chorcen Philp Elliot Wiolet Anderson Thorne Mot Holy Innocent Mra Vail Ako Mada Tam Dope Ane Richart Agiin Charten Iealoes Callie Afra Anderson Hichard Biliott Stichard Palm Bas Oppata

Jones Named by Religious Force in West Virginia

Dr Samuel Charles Jones of Comaran West Virginia named general superintendent for the state by the West Virginia council of religious education. He is a Fairmont native and longtime Methodist Episcopal minister author of religious books. He will base in Charleston giving full time to the new post. AP dispatch notes Heaumont author dies in Hollywood after long illness. wife and children traveling in Northern California.

Fairmont Board of Trustee West Vir Elnin Council At Religious Education Samual Charles Jones Comaran Wy Va Jon West Virginia Jones Methodist Episcopal Church Apthom Hollywood Cal Diere Ald Heaumont Gylvan Lodey Preumona Cal- Mornia

Monument Honors Unknown Soldier at Custer Battle Site

June 26 narrative from Montana recalls a memorial service for an unidentified Civil War era soldier linked to General George Armstrong Custer. A granite monument slab was dedicated by the Custer Memorial Association head F.E. Godbee, marking the three day semi centennial observance and memorializing the dead.

Agency Mont Ita Indian Campaigon George Armstrong Custer Wi Lorne Seventh Cavalry Little Big Horn Whitt Godfee Cunter Memorial Association Soltler

Philippines Out of Davis Cup Race in San Francisco

In San Francisco, June 36, Japan defeated the Philippines 3-2 in Davis Cup play as Japan won the doubles and last two singles to clinch the tie. Philippines players were Franco Aragon and Guillermo Aragon. The remaining singles and exhibitions were scheduled for tomorrow.

Philippines San Francisco Tara Dayan Hero Jipan Yestarday Japan

Court Postpones Highway Hearing in Fayette County

A civil injunction case from Fayette County citizens against the Cotton TiN-Beetkwith road project was delayed to Saturday afternoon by Judge Hudson after agreement of counsel. The aim is to stop the North-South Highway build by the commission while the petitioners’ suit proceeds. the court heard brief demurrer arguments and received several affidavits.

wrKun¢pate Fayette County Commienion Judas A Hudson Oread Commission Cond Commission Mitbord Tayestevis Hubard Road Commission C. W. Dillon Fayetteville Gentral Dennla Stent Alesars, Williame Kelcher Pohlial

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