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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1926

Page

3

Authors Overrun Sees for Movies in Cal Image

A late 1920s era chatter notes movie figures and stage names in California. The piece mentions Irvin Cobb visiting Marion Davies and star Anita Stewart in Fox Studio circles, with plans for forthcoming roles and shifting contracts among Hollywood players.

Luella W. Pamhons Anjeler Cal Mylto-Gohiwrm-Mayer Iambe Club Veagun i Californis Famour Alera Touch Cme Irvin Cobb Marion Davies Favant Percy Dave Ant Derender Filran Jack Tow Anite Cody Metra-Gold Wyn-Laser Law Fe Atudin

Lewisburg Visitors Check In From Many Places

A Lewishurg page lists visitors and locals from Fort Miver Staunton Fiking Beckley Buckhannon and Washington visiting for the week. Officials from Virginia Western Power and state figures passed through for appointments and social calls as residents returned from trips and preparations for upcoming events.

McBride Misses Engagement After Long Drive

Dr. F. B. McBride head of the Anti-Baloon League attempted a 14 hour drive from Wooster Ohio to Charleston to fulfill a First Presbyterian Church engagement but was delayed by detours and could not arrive. He was slated to join Wayne Wheeler in Washington for the Sedatorial Investigation committee in Washington.

F. B. McBride United States Charleston Wocaster Ohio First Presbyterian Church MacBridn Worcester Wayne Wheeler Warhinxton D.C Aijar Goliver Woverter McBride Rue Parkersburg Renault Thia City

Mrs H C Smith Injured In Street Crash

Mrs H C Smith suffered serious injuries when her car struck a detour near Sedl Quasher Satrevt RuMsred afternoon. Accompanied by her husband Howard C Smith and relatives she was en route to Winslow. The accident details remain murky as students in California schools are mentioned in scattered fragments.

iMre Howard C. Smith Sedl Amith

Lutheran Service By Men Of Church at Trinity

A unique service conducted by male church members at Trinity Lutheran in view Wy last evening drew a larger crowd than the prior event. W O F M Earons, Ebert Fruth, Clarence Oxia, Sutin Lee, F J Kaufman, C G Theilins, Bod Raut and Wolf led the ceremony under Rev Flach. Women will take charge of arrangements in a couple of weeks as the church choir sang several selections and numbers.

Trinity Lutheran Cone Bod. Raut Wolf Flach Weil

Beckley News Contingent Heads to Jacksons Mite Camp

Beckley and nearby counties send a group to Jackson's Mite Camp at Pinefrent, led by Herbert Wray and Albert Kohan among others. July 1 departure includes Dorothy Mektaner and Anne Musgrove, with plans to observe elder lines and teaching demonstrations during a ten day program. George Hudson convicted of arson. verdict followed by pending sentencing. Thursday Midelse Club entertained, with guests from Woodlawn and Charleston. Bridges Club prize given to Lippincott guest.

Jackson West Viexinin Phew Frome Itarbert Wray Len Albert Kohan Albert Kohan, Meckley, Tetele Back, Ctharott, Omnd Winktred Oyler Stanaford Stubert Jimkins Bose Mielen Morrian Sprague Dorothy Mektaner Stahafard Uhe Jackson Muulm Anne Musgrove Etn White Gia George Hadaan George Mutison Tre Avie Frees Duey Meleigh T. A. McGinntn Hutson Lividense Huteehold Rhods Prince Mise Myrile Yennington Deen Onfdge Dex Aschttutly Mra Utige Th Cilstom An Woodlawn Crénie Sip Bu Payor Dincheater J. C. Freeman Antiton ¥Ile Stra Mesdames J Hugh Dunn Conk Whitteck C. Farmer I. J. Shumate W. A Enwright T. J. Donaker C. Dt Iadyl Canterbery Ein John BP Bonnar Mica Lippincott Wivermide N. Y Misewm Liltlan Tars' Wout Elernar Payne Catherine Hilanteth Johnatun Marcellus Caarleston Wael T. Moteximur Tom Lewin Pirce Atlas Alice Jo Sampaon Athe Sir Mra. T. Bibb Oakwood Avenue Lauesta Iter Juitya Fischbach Motwantown Margaret Bibb Slarey Durkley NetCom Mra. J Wren Sirs Julia Lewie Gazelle War Vinkting Mrr Alen Charter Allen Kam

U S Bales Debt Views From Washington to France Pact

The piece notes French finance minister aiming to rush the pact through the French parliament with recommendations for quick approval. It warns that France’s ratification is crucial to financial recovery and, if France declines to ratify, the result could be a self described "own funeral" per a Senate member's remark.

Pogo Washington France Saat Diit Commie Hon Hac

High Officers Hit Continued From Imac One Parma

In a fragmented report, posters praise The Duce and claim resistance to Lusigini. The regime purges deputies and dissolves party factions as widespread expulsions sweep through government and recreation sectors amid consolidating power.

Imac Parma Wari Lespiens Tascam Ustavem Dal Adda Turali Beovinela Party Arc Biny

Period of Showers Forecast for Week

A weather forecast from the United States Department of Agriculture bureau predicts a week with showers in many regions, followed by a fair weekend. Regions including the North and Middle Atlantic States, Great Lakes, and Southern states are noted for showers early and midweek, with varying temperatures around normal to above in later periods.

United States Otue Valley Tenner North Middle Atlantic Armin East Gate Kin Great Lakes Minateaippi Mississipyi Ninteau Rexlohe

Tempted followers linked to missing woman at temple

A tangled report from a religious gathering centers on a missing woman linked to a temple in Atlantan area. A pastor described the supposed abductors and a witness claimed a seaman helper was involved. An evangelist and organizer said authorities would be informed to handle the case.

Kha Annamierd Phe Sven Ancatlan Pantor Howe Eiber Naddivas Bollos Agtueness Wideas

Turbulent town tale of pursuit and mischief

In a chaotic report the narrator recounts a chase for a missing person amid broken wagons, hungry horses, and noisy ruckus. The scene shifts through fights, midnight mischief, and a series of odd events as locals, including Aldes and Tyler, react with humor and grit to a string of domestic and street disturbances.

Earthquakes Struck Crete Rhodes and Egypt Reported

Seismic activity damaged Crete and Rhodes with homes crumbling in Candia and widespread shocks felt across the Aegean and Ionian islands. In Egypt ports Cairo and Alexandria reported tremors as authorities noted substantial but not catastrophic damage and structural effects on landmarks.

Crete Rhodes Tarion Fems Ain Egypt Helwan Cairo Port Sila Iren Ae Housen Atresia

Prohibition Convention Highlights Wet and Dry Tensions

About 360 attendees heard former Governors Ephraim Morgan and Morgan discuss prohibition strategy and enforcement. Speakers cited national and state rights debates, urging voters to back constitutional amendments and dry policy, with attention to West Virginia, Maryland, New York, and other states.

Cowan Delphy Milestate Solice West Virginia Maryland New York Rhode Island Connecticut Spealer Gratton Grafton Heerklan Merkan Ephraim Matwan Arandine Tenathan Creati Morgan Tld Motkan Smilin Texat Uie Morgan Kurselt Kier Nien Spence Toronto Canada Brown Ashiresa W. C. Brown Grewn Juichwond Ovenstone God Citizens Alifchant Ford Crown Atute Int Corbin Realiteatn Mississippi Ohio McDowel

Earthquake Reported in Georgetown by Director Tondert

A June 11 bulletin from Washington states an earthquake was recorded at 3 30 p m during a ceremony in Georgetown. Director Tondert described the quake as moderate and aimed to illustrate its impact on local buildings within the city.

Washington Fenelly Ick Georgetown Tondert Nuake Tonlert

Mrs Converse Weds Viscount Furness in London Ceremony

Thelma Merson Converse, daughter of Harry Morgan of New York, married Viscount Furness at St Georges in Warner Square. Attended by close relatives, the ceremony linked the Furness Shipping line and local gentry. Converse’s family ties include connections to the Vanderbilts and prominent American names.

London Thelma Merson Converss Iarry Wega Morgan New York Viscount Furness Shiphuthiing Company Tlnte St. Georges Warner Squire Hord Furness Furness Shipping Company Dim Ttret Jin Rantloy Yorkin Converse Algoree Fro Hee Flewe Janes Converse Harry Junys Morgan Kery ® Iee Gloria Styzinald Vanderbilt Benjamin Thi, Jr Puttanhureh

Village Loses Two Leading Residents

Richmond Ky June 2 The village of Nuwhy reports the disappearance of two prominent residents Elbert Calica and Mrs Creeley Tarnen both connected to the Sewhys church community. They left in a Calicoan automobile leaving letters and messages to relatives.

Richmond Nuwhy Re Porte Elbert Calica Sewhys Withen Milsravon Alege Mise Creeley Tarnen Ant Woblet Cullen Carlrnith Morne Cale Tico Horges

German Physicians Oppose Prohibition Movement Stirs Debate

German physicians meeting in Bremen voted against prohibition as a violation of personal freedom and supported education campaigns against intemperance. They argued state control of liquor would be impractical and potentially demoralizing, while urging moderation and reform through private and public education.

Veena Bisenaci Germany

Fireworks Blast Threatens Gary Area

Gary Indiana June 17 a blaze swept through a busy business district causing extensive damage to the Trio of K department store which was destroyed and threatening nearby buildings including a department store. Firemen confined the blaze after several hours of danger with damages estimated at 150000 dollars and investigators linking the blaze to a fireworks stack for the Fourth of July.

Gary Ind Gary'a Bualnest K Department Tore Daneer He- Inge Huatnens Dinetrict

June Bug Eradication Effort With Steam Rollers

Domerenta and Brenia mobilize units across Pomerania and Mecklinberg to exterminate June bugs. Students evacuated from schools gathered bugs in sacks and bags, earning nine dollars per hundred collected. Townsfolk in Delltandh and nearby areas report widespread foliage damage from the pest.

Domerenta Pomerania Mecklinberg Bulny Delltandh

Plans for Hartley funeral delayed

FAINMIONT June 27 Punernt are rangement for Joseph Miroth Martley merchant and prominent business rail will be snode after the arrival of the body here tomorrow morning Mr Hartley died on a traw between North Pintte and dhearnpy Netarka while en route home from Denver The body is being accompanied by Mr and Mrs Harry J Martley the former 4 son and Alvin Mary Crane Hartley Grand daughter Mr and Mrs E G Hartley who were in the east have returned home Mr Carney Hartly son of Denver Colorado will arrive here tomorrow Bird and Mes Homer Hadley the former mo brother of Beaver Dm arrived here tonight 1 In 1934 on railwayn a Wworlston Was killed for every 15 550 000 man hours of labor

Fainmiont Joseph Miroth Martley Tomornrow Hartley North Pintte Dhearnpy Netranka Denver Harry J. Martley Alvin Mary Crane hIartley Mrr

West Virginians Win First Aid Meet

Dethlemem Virginia June 27 Merion representativen from Surrack ville West Virginia won first place in their division at the annual fret wide event conducted yesterday by the Dethlehen Steel corporation. J Lakebuts Manontawn won second and third closely. Manontown logs won their division.

Dethlemem Merion Surrack Ville West Dethlehen: Steel Corporation Lakebuts Manontawn Manontown Logs

Dancing Hard on Woman Politician in Cheyenne

The Cheyenne report notes Mrs Katherine A Morton Wyoming state superintendent of public instruction has joined a dance campaign event. The piece frames women candidates dancing long hours at campaign dances, with ballroom and cowboy audience details, portraying political stamina through dancing.

Cheyenne Wyo Nollethan Katherine A. Morton Dancea Morton Murto

Pacific Isles Drear Before White Men

Honolulu reports Dr Merbert Fr Gregor director of Wikbap Falynesium Mu seun uncovered records suggesting Pacific Isles lands were treeless and plantless before European contact. He says early visitors to Ivalian Talanda faced starvation and hardship unlike Columbus or the Vikings, traveling vast distances in outrigger canoes with limited food and resources.

Honolulu Merbert Gregor Wikbap Falynesium Museun Inca Ivalian Talanda Gregory

Seven States Linked by Giant Power Line Opening

A new high voltage transmission line between Michigan City Indiana and South Bend connects Chicago Toledo Cleveland Pittsburgh and other cities across Michigan Indiana Ohio Illinois West Virginia Kentucky Pennsylvania and Virginia. The 352900 volt system ties generating stations at various points managed by Northern Indiana Public Service Company and its subsidiaries of American Gas and Electric Company. The project expands regional power interconnections and supports energy distribution across seven states.

Cncago Chicago There Pittsburgh Super Power Electric Ayatameine Michigan City Ind South Bend Iast Tolado Cleveland Pitta Furkh Iodiana Olu Illapis West Virginia Kentucky Pennsylvania Virginia Power One Michigan Indiana Mid Dignn Ant American Gan and Elnotric Company Aubeldtare Leo Weot Penn Company Vittabdegh

Army to Aid College Seniors in New Program

Washington June 27 The War Department announced a plan to finance 100 college seniors beginning next September with stipends while in college and in 14 month terms that mix half time study and army camp work. The program aims to provide reserve commissions or civilian retirement after nine months of camp training.

Washington War Department Rite Piona Civdiinn

Seattle family journal and Lake Washington Reflector tale

Seattle area Lake Washington Reflector is described as a real family journal under Sylvia 14 as foreman with nine children assisting in typesetting and printing. The piece notes Mrs Leitmart writes editorials while her husband controls business, highlighting a family operation and printer’s pride in a local newspaper.

Seattle W. E. LeHuquet Ovetr Lake Washington Hellavan Sylvia Giorle Devil Jettar Leitmart

Raiding Parson Held for Indecency in Ontario Street Church

June 27 Mev Littinton E H Smith, famed as the raiding parson, was arrested with Eva Ducks, wife of a church usher, in Ontario Street Presbyterian enforcement raid. They were taken to Konmaore police station after posting bail of 50 each. trial set for tomorrow night.

Guppalo Littinton E H.smith Evaducks Ontario Street Presbyterian Church Konmaore

Man Dead Woman Ill From Poison Wine in Gary

Gary Indiana June 27 Mrs Gene Anderson in critical condition tonight from drinking poisoned wine given by contractor Fouls Goldman who also drank a fatal draught of pantie Tabor during a car ride. Anderson alleged a secret affair with Goldman who offered wine before their trip and both became ill. Goldman died en route to hospital leaving a wife and five children.

Gary Ind Gene Anderson Goldman Anderson Hin Gollman Tare

Germany divided on royal estates in postwar dispute

The article notes ongoing German debate over the fate of properties owned by deposed royal families after a plebiscite awarded some victory to former ruling houses. It describes fears of monarchist propaganda and the Reichstag judicial committee struggling to craft a final plan on whether princes may use funds for private ends.

Herlin Germany Fin Genensolternn Reichstag

Medal Awarded For Lighthouse Duties At Cambridge

June 11 London reports a medal for meritorious service awarded to Ethel Langton, daughter of St Helier lighthouse keeper, for keeping the light burning alone for three days during a gale while her parents rushed to shore for supplies. She climbed 20 feet at times to tend the oil lamp as the lighthouse keeper stayed away.

London Lloyda Ethel Langton St. Ithlona Fort Hehthouse Cambridge Abs

SLAIN BY NURSE WHO KILLS SELE CHICAGO

In Chicago on June 17 Narmah Mawite a 50 year old auto dealer was shot to death at his home by Nora Renwict a 30 year old nurse who then used her revolver to take her own life. The crime scene showed overturned furniture suggesting a struggle and police indicate a potential motive. The case connects to a Newiltt’s mother who recently died and mentions a former job in the home of a Chicago banker. Unrelated notes reference Quebec.

Chicago Juna Narmah’ Mawite Autorobila Waa Poreast Nora Renwict Rane Wag Newiltt N Strogels

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