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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1927

Page

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Pacific Flight Entries Battle For Early Start

San Francisco and Oakland prepared for a Pacific flight test as Smith and Carter rush to ready their non stop Honolulu hop. Army rivals await General Patrick’s word while pilots, navigators, and mechanics work through Saturday night to finish the Fokker C-4 and other aircraft for the long water crossing from San Francisco to Hawaii.

Jay Associated Prees San Francisco Erling L. Smith Charles H. Carter Honolulu Army Jason Patrick Army Air Service Faye Smith Carter Francisco Atray Pacific Eris Smith Ar Mail Oakland Municipal Eataft Ring Ekiied Aviation Mechanics Bio Navigator Smith Ban Fran Bleep Oakland Crisy Field Fokker Crissy “Ield Oakla Crissy Field Ban Diego Lester J Maltland Albert Heatheneet Bowuolwe Pearl Harbor Richard Grace Calhornts Mason M. Patrick Denatel Psuridt Yslands Av Washington Lester J. Maitland Albert F. Hegenberger Golden Gate Hawaii Honolwiu Mod Hawai Universal Service SAN Patrick Meson Sacramento Aos Mather Sap Bouthero Pacific Ferry Bostth Army of Gls

Military Situation in China Offers No Menace to West

Shanghai dispatch reports sixteen years of revolution in China failed to produce a single great military leader. Generals command small forces, marshals number six, while political leadership is weak. Analysts note no Genghis Khan level figures and warn the western world faces no immediate Chinese military threat despite vast population and upheaval.

China Karl M. von Wiegand Shanghai Juhin Chios George Washington Napoleon Hindenburg Lueendorf Mustapha Kemal Koch Qnp Movico Central South America Genghis Khan Kubiat Khan Timur the Terrible Mense Crisefe Id Hung Cheng Ting Fang GC. Wu Oreral Chiang Kai Shek Eugen Chen Medical Natiohalst England Wellington Koo Pekin Washington Salamares Disraeli Gladstone Minke

Coroner Probes Slaying of Justice Family Tragedy Near Pittsburgh

A coroner's jury investigates a family shooting near Pittsburgh in which J W Justice's wife Minnie 45 daughter Emma 15 son William 13 were killed. The wounded Mary 17 received a blood transfusion and the alleged shooter is their brother who fled after the attack.

Fittssurgh Ens J. W. Justice Pittsburgh Minnie Justice Emma William Mary J. W. Jurtlee Sinter West Aftnernl, Ens

Denials From Dr Straton on Pentecostal Charge

Dr John Roach Straton, speaking at Calvary Baptist Church, denied belief in Pentecostalism and attacked modernists. He defended Aldine Utley, 12, the child evangelist, amid deacons resignations. He said some deacons aim to discredit Utley while claiming Pentecostal leanings.

John Roach Straton Calvary Baptist Church Aldine Utley Straten Strator Btreton Dulpt Aldine Utley Sid Gord Ehhemis

Lindbergh rests at Davison home in New York area

Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh rested today at the Glen Cove Long Island home of F. Trabee Davison assistant secretary of war for aviation. Detectives guarded the estate entrances while officials said he would return to New York tomorrow to resume business conferences.

New York Charles A. Lindbergh Glen Cove L. I F. Trabee Davison Aviation Paris

Judge Divine's Mother Succumbs In Morgantown Home

Mrs. Divine, mother of Judge James J. Divine of the Pub- Up Service Commission, died yesterday at age 84 at her home 1811 Quarrier street after illness. Funeral at her home Tuesday at ten, then body to Sycamore for interment. Hugh Webster of Manchester, VI, and Miss Laura Mohan, daughter and granddaughter, arrive to accompany the body to the funeral in Illinois.

Divine James J. Divine Quarrier Street Uke Sycamore, UI Accessed Rics Hugh Webster Manchester Laura Mohan

Battle over naval strength fuels cruiser dispute

At the Geneva naval conference the British and Japanese plans clash with the American stand on cruiser and auxiliary ship tonnage. British aim to limit capital ships while seeking six inch guns on merchant ships, risking a renewed arms race as Washington refuses parity across warship types. The talks enter a second week with no clear agreement and continued disagreement over tonnage limits and ship sizes.

Ly de Grost Britain Amerjet United States Leary Great Britain Gibson Beitish Vahores Lebing Point Universal Service Geneva Theo Washington

Sally's Shoulders By Beatrice Burton

Sally Jerome bears heavy family burdens with grace while her mother, Beau, Mabel, and Sally herself endure a hot August morning in a crowded flat. The narrative follows Sally’s quiet strength, cheerful demeanor, and role as the family’s unseen support system despite fatigue and restless sleep.

Jerome Sally Beatrice Burton

Stresemann to Accept Nobel Prize in Oslo

Foreign Minister Stresemann traveled to Oslo to receive the Nobel Peace Prize with his wife. He will deliver the Nobel lecture Wednesday. France and Britain sent delegates to acknowledge the award on their behalf. The 1920 prize is shared with Sir Austen Chamberlain and Charles G. Dawes.

Benlan Stresemann Ias Oslo Norway Jreanenday Stresemann Wilveine Hrland France Chamberlain Great Britain Osto Tele M. Oriand Pr. Stresemann Austen Chamberlain Haries G. Dawes

Ten Die In Weekend Toll Across Nations

A chaotic spread of reports covers disasters and violence from Chicago to New Orleans and beyond. Fatal party crash kills two youths and injures others. a train tragedy near Woods, Louisiana, leaves two dozen dead or injured. sisters drown in Clewiston Lake. an air crash near Indianapolis kills two. a Cleveland poker room slaying leaves two suspects in custody.

Sheik Flapper

Drunken husband charged in death of invalid wife

Morgantown reports Mrs. George Harmett Wade 49 died in hospital from a fractured skull after alleged blows with a pipe. Husband 55 held in county jail. coroner to hold inquest and Prosecuting Attorney William French Hunt planned murder charge. Daughter Edith 10 woke to screams. neighbor Edith Mays recalls Wade saying should have done it long ago.

Morgantown George Harmett Wade J. B. Rodebeiver Wade Rodeheaver Huabham Tony Age Xoelyrhbors Edith Wade A. Mays Martin Moore William French Hunt Jol Redencarver Hils

Arctic FE Expedition Departure Delayed

The Arctic expedition headed by Commander Consid B. MacMillan was delayed to tomorrow due to rain and fog while the Bowdoin anchored at Christmas Cove and the Radio rested in Boothbay. The two schooners will head for Batty Harbor Labrador then proceed to Roskiana Sydney before continuing Arctic service through September.

Christmas Cove Maine Tyne Consid B. MacMuen Rockland MacMilan Bowdoin Booth Bay Harbor Roskiana Sydney Schooniers Batty Harbor Labrador MacMillan Wis Arctic Unti

Dynamite Pranksters Endanger Trains At Chicago Station

Three youths aged 12 to 14 in Chicago were thwarted after tossing dynamite pieces toward passing trains from a footbridge near Soldiers Field. Police recovered 16 sticks on the railroad right of way, and two victims suffered severe facial injuries. Citations mention a fiery incident and disrupted Byrd flight preparations as contrasting news from the same era.

Cmicago Funrksmansip Rizzo Hila Misthievoumneas

Strangler Seizes Fourth Victim in Portland Murders

PORTLAND Ore June 26 Police linked a new murder to the dark strangler cases in Portland as Mrs Zell Stabbing 32 was found strangled with a pillow slip twisted around her throat and stuffed in her mouth. Investigators noted bruises but found no clear motive or evidence of a struggle.Mrs Stebbins, previously believed killed by an unseen admirer, was identified as another victim in the recent spree. The strangler’s identity remains unknown.

Jae Geell Mya. Stebbins Jesious

Wild Night Turmoil at Whitlock Farm

FROM OUR Olcott CORRESPONDENT a garbled tale of Buster Whitlock and a gal in distress with a dogged pursuit. A collision of mischief, a broken chair and water drenched mishaps mark a chaotic scene with names and actions loosely sketched. The fragment hints at theft fears, domestic bustle, and a cliffhanger ending promising continuation on Page Two.

Buster Whitlock Buster Belderh Kase Taft Maxin Luster Abe Loos Eppp Johnson

Greetings to Natives Open Radio Service to Philippines

Direct radio service between the United States and the Philippine Islands began tonight. General J. G. Barbard, president of the Radio Corporation of America, sent radiograms from New York to Manuel Quezon and Colonel C.4. Nante announcing the opening of a new direct communications channel. The messages traveled by wire to San Francisco and then over the direct circuit to Manila. This new link is expected to boost Philippine American commerce and cultural exchange.

United States Philippine Islands J. G. Barbard Radio Corporation of America New York Manuel Quezon Philippine Senate C. 4. Nante Corporation of the Philippines San Prancad Manuk Ban Pranciaco Associated Presa Associated Press Bureau Philippines Fiat Miesonge Sy Radio Corporation Philippines Aurica Pire

Funeral service for C. Wintroit at Midas Winfield

The funeral for C. Wintroit was held at the family residence in Putism county. Burial followed at Midw: burial site. Wintroit, a longtime merchant and farmer, died at his home after several weeks of illness. He is survived by his widow, two sons Rental Vintroux and Charles, and one daughter.

Midas Winfield Putism Wintroit Ieading Farmers County

Minganske 2 a catcher tale by Robert Quill

A fragmented sports column fragment references a Minganske catcher and unnamed events. The text is unclear but hints at baseball or local team activity with curious phrasing and missing context. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are ascertainable from the readable portion.

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