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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1927

Page

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Wholesalers Seek 20 Cent Coal Freight Cut in West Virginia

Charleston chamber of commerce leaders urged Chesapeake and Ohio, Norfolk and Western, and Louisville and Nashville railways to cut coal freight to Lake Erie ports by 20 cents a ton. They warned railroads lose vast revenue and harm West Virginia’s economy if lake cargo trade declines, and appealed for a rate adjustment matching Pittsburgh-area cuts.

Charleston Wholesale Gtrigion Tommerte W. J. Hornken Cneespeake and Ohblo Railway Norfolk and Westernn Louisville and Nashville Tedroada Lake Erie Theen Southern Jona A. Field Thomas, Field and Company Chaiman Pittsburgh Interstate Commerce Commission Washington James DB. Francia Huntington Pia Harahan Francis Fisia Dickinson Dickin- 30m Fuel Company R. O. Tway Louisvile Tway Coal and Cake Company Vo Morman Louisvileng Southern John A Piet Thomas, Pield and Company HP. Campbell, Guthele, Morris, Campbell Company W. D. Guyer Lewis Hubverd and Company Joan F. Kay West Virginia Kentucky Lake Esia Chempeaki and Onlo Inka Pinsburgh Ohio Ce Colbu Ohin Lske

Willie Willis Reads At Home After Injury

Willie Willis answers questions about his condition and prefers staying near home after an injury, noting his reading habits and lingering fatigue while awaiting updates from coaches.

Weber Reelected City School Head For Coming Term

Dr S E Weber was re elected as city schools superintendent for two years with a salary boost to 7500 annually The board passed a resolution urging Weber to reconsider his earlier statement about not seeking re election and noted he would likely accept the board's offer Dr J E Robins remained board president for a fifth term E A Babcock kept the secretary post The board approved leasing a Glenwood Heights lot for a portable school building to serve first and second grade pupils now attending Woodrow Wilson Junior High.

City Band of Education Oatright S. E. Weber Tals Br. Weber Dr. Weber Glenwood Heights Woodrow -Wilson

Probation Denied for Film Murder Suspects in Los Angeles

Five men and women connected to the film colony were denied probation on manslaughter convictions for the death of Tom Kevick during a wild liquor party last April. Judge Catlon Hardy said they must serve terms of one to ten years in prison. Names include Merrick, Mrs Saran Herrick, Burns, Anita Watts, Henry Isbell, and Joe Hunt. Hunt was drunk during most of the night and unaware of the chaos. Prosecution and probation officers had urged probation. the judge cited moral-code violations and past marriages as reasons against leniency. Attorneys said appeals would be filed.

Los Angeles Tom Kevick Slim Cowboy Catlon Hardy Gan Quentin Merrick Saran Herrick Ile Burns Anita Watts Henry Sbell Joe Hunt Huse Arizona Vielt Berrick Isabell Miss Davis Kerrick Mixx Burns

Open Probe Requested by Marshall Press on Faculty Dismissals

Petitions asking for an open hearing on charges leading to dismissal from the faculty of Marshall College Huntington were filed with the state board of education yesterday by Professor Watson Selvage and Dr. 8 B Whitt. The petitions will be presented to the state board at its next meeting, aide said. John Drew, veteran actor, 73, ailing at a San Francisco hospital after a relapse, remains very weak but fights on against arthritis.

Arshall College Huntington State Board of Education Watson Selvage Department of Philosophy Whitt J. F. Afarsh Eduction Officiale Dacknest Drew San Francisco John Drew

Paint Actress As Siren for Three

LOS ANGELES June 28 George Kemp deputy district attorney in summarizing the state's case against actress Dorothy MackKaye charged with conspiring to conceal facts surrounding the death of her actor husband Ray Raymond last April declared she wrecked the lives of three men naming her husband Feud Kelly her new juvenile cousin convicted of manslaughter for Raymonds death and Dr W J Sullivan who attended the action for After a fight with Kelly Kemp read from a statement Miss MackKaye made to a deputy district attorney after her husbands death In White she was quoted I wonder how the police found out about it I wonder if that doctor double crossed me Kemp pointed out that quotation in support of proving the alleged conspiracy Kemp was followed by Jer cy Victster Miss MackKayes rownie He opened his argument with an appeal that the jury be not prejudiced against his client

Los Angeles George Kemp Dorothy MackKaye Ray Raymond Feud Kelly Raymond W. J. Sullivan Kemp Jercy Victster

Bandit Band Gets 55000 In Loot

In Galion Ohio on June 23 five armed bandits entered The Commercial National Bank and held up cashier D C Beall, several clerks and two customers. They escaped with 15600 in cash and 40000 in bonds, driving away in an outside car as police pursued from Cleveland and nearby areas.

Galion Ohie Yatellis Commercial National Bank Caenter D. C Cleveland Porres Ashland Ohio Robers

McMillan Sheps Set for Labrador Expedition

In Rockland Maine on June 28 Bowdoin Bale and motor boat Sreko with MacMillan Larskon-Ficl museum expedition members depart for northern Labrador. The Radio ant Sevka head to Bydoez while Bowdner will anchor for the night at Dark Harbor.

Rockland Maine Bowdoin and Bale Sreko Macmillans Larskon-Ficl Museum Minard Flert Labrnger Ant Sevka Bydoez Bowderry Dark Harbor

Davis Heiress Wed Native Heiress Henry G Davis ITI

New York reports Henry Gassaway Davis and Vanderbilt heiress Grace eloped and wed in a municipal building chapel. Henry Davis, grandson of Senator Henry G Davis, is a noted engineer. Vanderbilt Jr privately confirms the match amid unconfirmed English suitor chatter.

Henry Gassaway Davis Iti Vanderbilt New York Society Debanil West Virginia Gotham Municipal Building New York Gmece Vanderbilt Carnellus Vanderbilt Henry Gassaway Davis Socker Municipre Davis Henry G. Davis Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr Grace Vwaneeahee

Rogers Says Doctors Kept Gall Bladder to Shield Political Ambitions

In a partial, cryptic interview from Los Angeles, Rogers claims doctors did not remove his gall bladder to preserve chances of entering politics. He references confusion and apologies from physicians and notes about procedures tied to his public career.

Plumber Rescues Girl From Attacker on Bridge Avenue

A 15 year old girl was attacked near Bridge Avenue as she walked home from a music lesson. William Higgins, a plumber at Dr Timberlake’s home, leaped down a hillside to intervene, fighting off a man described as dirty and snaggled-eyed who had choked and beaten her. Higgins escorted the girl to safety and alerted police, who searched MacCorkle Hollow for the suspect. The attacker, described as wearing a dirty gray net and dirty clothes, remains unidentified pending further investigation.

William Higgins Bridge Avenue Nowth Halls MacCorkle Holsow Mr. Higgis Extm Bowth Brice Avenue Higgins T. C. Timberlake Bishat W. A. MacCorkle Miz Ingelis Hledna Advats Co MacCorkle Hollow AR Sb City Hall Timberlake J. B Lobut City Heath John Britton Chie Brittan Woilate Blas Paih Higghna Florida Mann Higging

U S adamant on refusal to cut capital ships

Geneva conference discussions reach a critical point as Washington and Tokyo resist reopening the Washington treaty. Britain seeks immediate tonnage cuts while Japan hints at reductions after auxiliary questions settled, amid fear of undermining Pacific balance and triggering new political strains at Geneva.

U.S IL Ly Pacific United States Far East Guagr Gud Phippines Japan Bath Washington

Two Army Fliers Winging Toward Hawaii Nonstop Flight

Honolulu reports Richard Grace prepared to launch a nonstop Honolulu to Oakland style flight with a new propeller after arriving by steamer. Lest the plan proceed, three navy planes escorted Grace from Pearl Harbor to Baual and final takeoff near Mana. The craft faced fueling delays but aimed to reach the mainland in a 4600 mile leg, weather permitting, while competing pilots faced postponed departures and navigation challenges.

Aasceinted Press Sonaral Grace California Pearl Harbor Baual Arum Mana Grace Hawaii Baval Mner Bfau Mearl Harbor

Vice Crusader Believed Slain

Pittsburgh June 28 officers from state county and city and private agencies searched for William K King vice crusader who vanished after leaving his hotel promising to return within an hour. League officials said forged letters resigning him prompt a wider probe into underworld threats. Mayor Kinnchie ordered intensified police effort and a $1000 reward for information leading to his found.

Pittsburgh Agenc Eies William K. King Citizens’ League of Alleghony County King League Almedt Tas Kansas City Hawes Viceragorta W. J. King Cania Jed Charis A. Kinnchie Griader Tmes

Peer Is Sentenced For Attack On Girl

London court sentences Bly Gerald Maxwell Wiltshire for indecent assault on Misa Jean Olts in Batley. Pleaded guilty in Oil Batley court, with May 10 as the offense date. Court room crowded by fashionable society members.

London Misa Jean Olts Bly Gerald Maxwell Wiltshire Allse Oids

Aimee Semple McPherson Sued Over Cabaret Attack

Chicago June 28 Aimee Semple McPherson evangelist faces a 1000000 damage suit filed by Bert Kelly owner of Bert Key stables night cabaret The suit centers on alleged defamation following a visit to the cabaret where she reportedly commented on moral issues in relation to the venue

Chicago Aimee Semple McPherson Bert Kelly Bert Key Itax Mirno

Butler Sails for Tientsin Amid US Marines China Move

Brigadier General Butler, commander of the American marine forces in China, will sail for Tientsin tomorrow aboard the United States transport Henderson. The voyage includes eight warplanes, two tanks, and supplies shipped from New York to bolster the force amid rising tensions in the region.

United States Vansport Henderson Tiehtain Butler American Marine Frees China New York Tionisin

Baked in Try at Isles Flight Ends in Delayed Return

Civihun pilot faced with a damaged wind deflector and a crew that refused to proceed with the mission after a faulty shield. The crew turned back yesterday morning due to the defect.

Baeked Isles Civihun IHS

Byrd Plans New Flight Attempt To Paris

Commander Richard E Byrd prepared the America crew for a 4 AM departure toward Paris as storms delayed the nonstop flight. Byrd, Maitland, and Hegenberg sent hopeful messages, noting harsher Pacific conditions but confidence in crossing the Pacific toward Honolulu and aviation progress.

Associated Press Roosevelt ‘Field New York Byrd America Paris Roosevelt Field L. 1 Richard 2 Pacific Honolulu Lester , Maitland Albert Hegenberg Atlantic Jamea H Kimball Army Burt

National Air Tour Planes Make Hop to Schenectady

National Air Tour planes reach Schenectady after a 256 minute Buffalo to Geneva leg. Fourteen ships carry sixty crew and passengers, with one minor accident. The navy Ford transport, after a skid, was repaired in Detroit and expected to rejoin in New York City.

National Air Tour Schenectady U.S. Navy Ford Detroit New York Green Hills Blue F Lakes National Air Scha Macady Air Field Buffalo Geneva Heaton United States Navy Tna Geneve New York City Metropolis Assistang Securatary Warner

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