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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1926

Page

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Trooper shot in moonshining feud sparks massive hunt

In Nicholas and Greenbrier Counties a trooper was fatally shot at close range amid a moonshining feud. Investigators say two moonshiners remain at large as federal and state officers, stationed across Greenbrier and Nicholas counties, widen the search. Trooper Lowe, wounded in Richwood, is at a hospital as authorities plan murder charges against all principals in the ambush.

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Willi e Willis by Robert Quill ey StSteN

Fragmentary OCR text presents a local note about a person named Willie Willis with unclear context. Names such asRobert Quill ey and Sear Er Gaarrtuht appear, alongside scattered numbers like 9994 and dates. The readable material is too garbled for a full incident or event.

Earth tremor cracks California coast buildings on anniversary

A strong quake rattled southern California from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles on the anniversary of last year's Santa Barbara quake. A three year old child was killed by a collapsing chimney in Santa Barbara and a streetcar was derailed near the beach. Several windows cracked and telephones failed as aftershocks were felt across Ventura and nearby areas.

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Briand Wins Confidence Vote Amid French Finance Tensions

Paris reports Briand's cabinet survived a confidence ordeal by 257 to 130 as the debate over adjourning the Domoce question intensified. Finance Minister Calliaux faced scrutiny over foreign loans while Premier Briand and officials weighed talks with Wall Street and major banks. News mentions Moreau, Norman, and Montague in related financial diplomacy moves. Ferguson charged with murder days before his planned wedding in Basu. police allege confession.

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Gaines Held for Daughter's Death

Seattle June 23 Walter Gaines was arraigned today on a murder charge for beating to death his daughter after she left his home for a walk on June 16. The girl’s mother testified the pair had quarrelled over a proposed automobile trip before the tragedy.

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James Must Have Been Last Name for This Fine Bird

Margie ithodas, dusky Indy of the Triangle, wakes to a knock and a tale of theft. One Eyed Jesee demands slaven dollars and twenty cents, then leaves with the money. Magpie V Murphy reports the incident to police as One Eyed Jase is taken to the sergeant, the defense citing habitual stealing of money. Continues on page eight.

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Private Books of Dry League Under Scrutiny

Senate probes reveal slush fund activity tied to anti prohibition campaigns across states. Witness Captain Stayton faces subpoena as North Dakota senator Nye complains of large funds aimed at defeating renomination. Debate centers on enforcement funds and ties to Wet interests and the WCTU.

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Movie Producer Suffers Appendicitis Attack in London

An American film producer, Carl Laemmle, hospitalized in London after an appendicitis attack. Doctors report his condition serious but stable as he underwent surgery late at night. The Associated Press notes he is in a nursing ward and that his travel and health are being closely monitored.

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Geary Awards Store Contract for Capitol Site Building

The Diamond Shoe and Hardware Co. awarded a contract to C. W. Hancock and Sons of Lynchburg for the five story fireproof department store on Capitol Street. Construction starts immediately and the building, named The Diamond, is to be ready for occupancy in February. Geary will be president. project includes terra cotta front and base ment on a 120 by 60 foot lot near Bancroft Valley bank.

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Probe of Huge Alien Property Case Fee Probe

Justice Department probes in three states trace 360000 paid to lawyers and politicians to return 60000 stock held by Col Thomas W Bier to Paul Haberland. Thurston linked to Miller, Wy Wonka network. 318000 in United Hintenrammary certificates traced from Raberland to Thurston. 39000 block traced via Wilmington brokerage. Miller and Daugherty indicted for conspiracy in the American State case. Buckner to present to grand jury.

Uni Wasitington Partment of Justice Thomas W. Bier Garfield Ste Paul Haberland Edward A Ned) Thurston Maanadhynatts Wilmington Delaware Miller Harry M. Daugherty United States Miler Miller WithinKnton Thurston Co‘partment of Ruth United Emory Ff. Buckner New York Grand Jury Huckner Mier and Daugherty Paul Waberland Gurfeld Germany Matherland Hhe Hontaland

Wet bloc fails to kill federal dry army funding

Massachusetts Democrat Gallivan led a wets attack in the House aimed at slashing a 93.9 million dollar grant for a federal prohibition enforcement unit. The drive sought to remove ex-jail birds and other under cover sanction plans, but the measure failed amid Tammany Hall taunts and strong Republican support for enforcement.

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Two Killed Seven Hurt In Mine Explosion

An explosion of gas in the Loomis coal mine workings near Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, killed two miners and injured seven others, all treated at Nanticoke hospital. The dead include Charles Stys from Hanover Green and Otto Loldverg, a 42 year old laborer, with surviving spouses and children noted. Company officials investigated tonight to determine the cause of the blast.

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Fess Farm Credits Bill Endorsed by Coolidge Rejected by Senate

The senate rejected the Fess Farm credits bill endorsed by President Coolidge by a 54 to 26 vote, while approving a house cooperative marketing measure without a record vote. Debate highlighted farm relief measures, with lawmakers and a broad coalition weighing prices, tariffs, and marketing division funding.

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Lucas Taken To Cabell Jail In Connection With Logan Killing

Frank Lucas 25 and co defendants Roberta and Wooten were arrested after Georges Thompson was killed at his Logan home. Fear of mob violence led authorities to move Lucas to Cabell county jail Huntington for safety before the August trial. The three men waived preliminary hearings and await Logan grand jury action July 13.

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President Coolidge To Turn Fisherman In Adirondacks

Washington dispatch reports President Coolidge plans to fish during his Adirondacks vacation. He said his previous comments misinterpreted his views on fishing as unworthy for men, and he now seeks to clarify his stance amid group fishing discussions with various anglers.

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Ponzi Prefers Exile Facing Extradition Fight

Charles Ponzi, the notorious financier, faces extradition to Massachusetts amid a nine year term threat for mail fraud. He offers exile from the United States as an alternative while awaiting Florida rent estate charges. Extradition papers signaled in Boston after Governor Fuller pressed the requisition. Ponzi reportedly spoke from Houston seeking permission to go to Massachusetts.

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