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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1927

Page

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Columbia Edges Crews In Yearly Race For First Victory

Columbia wins the annual racing contest narrowly by about a boat length over Washington in a four mile varsity race. The New York crew clocked 20 57 to Washington New York's 20 59 as spectators cheered. Calemblis led Syracuse and Navy as the Washington crew faded late, with Yale and Penn far behind.

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Rural Kanawha boards seek county unit plan benefits

A daylong conference of ten rural Kanawha County boards and the incoming superintendent aimed to coordinate efforts to obtain county unit plan advantages. Speakers emphasized coordinated inspections, prudent maintenance, and safeguards against waste. Doctor Robins warned of hidden costs in school operations and tax implications under the new system.

Kanawha Tooney Aystam Hobian Tams Theto Robins’ Addrem Root Ridge Nwaranche

Local notice fragment from 1027 issue

Fragmentary OCR notes describe Willie Willis and a person named Keonyeigns, with a bandaged head and a dispute over climbing a tree to avoid punishment. The readable text lacks clear dates places or organizations and mixes unclear names. The fragment suggests a local incident or anecdote but provides few concrete details.

Britain Prepares New Plan to Reopen Washington Pact

London and Washington clash over cruiser tonnage as British delegates push for two 10 000 ton cruiser categories with different gun calibers while American officials resist limiting future ships to 7500 tons. The stalemate centers on whether to extend Washington treaty terms and how to balance naval strength among Britain the United States and Japan.

Geneva Dow United States Tipartite Naval Conference Washington Great Britain Americas United Stathe Japan

Oh Lord Here Comes with the Castor Oi Again

An obscure speech fragment references Governor of Virginia and questions about the Democratic nomination for president in 1942. The text mentions Fairye and Byrd family with rural imagery and historical allusions to Washington and Jefferoon.

Uils Byrd Virginia Washington Goveernor

Huerta Held On Revolt Indictment In Los Angeles

Aspita De Xe Huerta former Mexican president was indicted by a grand jury for conspiracy to violate US neutrality laws by moving arms across the border. Bonds set at 35000 each. Several defendants including De Le Huerta were arrested on warrants in Tusson Arle and already posted bond. United States Attorney Donald Armstrong said those who testified at liberty had agreed to surrender and post bonds.

Los Argeles Aspita de Xe Huerta Mexico United States de le Huerta Warranta Tusson Arle Uniter Bond Donald Armstrong Thous Uberty

Stresemann Seeks Further Peace In International Cooperation

German foreign minister Gustav Stresemann urged that peace policy align with the German nation’s sentiment and called for mutual goodwill from other nations. The Nobel Peace Prize for 1838 was shared by Dr Gwiesemann and France’s Irland, with a ceremony held at Aula University in Chlo.

Chlo Hankomer Gustav Stresemann Gwiesemann Irland France Aula University

Grace Vanderbilt Awaits Blessing From Parents

Grace Vanderbilt, younger daughter of Cornelius III and Gertrude Vanderbilt, wed without her parents’ consent and left New York for Europe. Mrs. Davis seeks parental forgiveness before departing on a moonlit honeymoon, while General and Mrs. Vanderbilt reportedly disapprove of the English suitor.

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Suspect Held as Charleston Search Extends

Aovantha girl identif ies suspect Charney Delam ore, but plumber William Higgins disputes the identification. Police and county authorities probe in Charleston and South Hills for the guilty man, Delamore, while Higgins returns to Nellia awaiting further word. the case prompts wide city search and statements from witnesses and officials.

William Higgins Charney Datamore Gaanaway Abe Higgins Nella Boone County Delamore Nellla Charleston Antil John Britton Atime Hss South Hills W. A. MacCorkie T. O. Timberlake Momby Delammore Kanawha Street South Side Det Boeing Ane Eoe Polite Hills Woods Hig Belog Ald Bigging Yur Yeaterday Leutenant Chazier Jorreté Wallace Dies F. W

Sheppard Quits to Take Coal Job in Fairmont

Fairmont June 20 De Erwin B Sheppard, chief to the coal company hospital, will leave his post for Jenkins tomorrow morning. He retired yesterday from Charleston with permission from the state board of control to serve the new position. Dr KK Mung, assistant to Dr Sheppard, will assume control here. Governor Howard Gore names Nelson.

Fairmont Erwin B. Sheppard Fairmont State Hospital Furthet Dog Jenkins Coal Company Hospital Tomorow Sheppard Charleston Atate Board of Control

Reward Offered For Jewel Return In New York Case

A 10000 rand reward was announced in New York for the return of jewels missing from two cases carried in a traveling bag. The reward was offered by a prominent Philadelphia society member through no private detective agency. The incident involves Widener and a traveling bag containing jewels.

New York Re Widener Philadelphil Society Metron

M'Kaye Actress Found Guilty In Death Coverup Trial

Derriz MacXaye stage actress is convicted by an eight-woman, four-man jury of concealing the true cause of actor-husband Ray Raymonds death. She faces one to three years in state prison. sentencing by Superior Judge Burnell set for a later date.

Los Anghleg Derriz MacXaye Ray Raymond Paul Kelly Toansin' Iter Hemelt Lapua Colm Misa MacKaga Burnell Ban Quantin Paii Erving Run Jurnell Bronsh Ana Walter Bult Mise Mac Misa Mackase Sullivan Raymond Tna Kelly Rtlne

Three Killed in Taking Movies Near Cordova Alaska

Three men killed during a film stunt near Cordova in Abercrombie canyon Copper River region. Los Angeles stunt man Ray Thompson Joseph Bautin from Juneau and Pat Daughters from Bookang died amid a crash sequence. Bautin died saving Daughters and Thompson after grappling with stunt colleagues Gordon Croeth and Tom Granville. Cravath survived, Thomashone swept away. Only Bautin recovered.

Cordova Alaske Ray Thompson Los Angeles Joseph Bautin Juneau Pat Daughters Bookang Copper River Abercrombie Canyon Ty Miles Metro-Goldwyn-Mayar Bausin bin Ire Daughters Thompson Gordon Croeth Tom Granville Cravath Gran

Arrested Woman Bank Bandit Named Pear Louise Loula

Police in Ohickanha Oklahoma announce the arrest of Pear Louise Loula, 21, in connection with a bank robbery. Reports say about $5,000 was taken, with $1,400 recovered. Officers described a tense pursuit and a confrontation as they recovered evidence and questioned witnesses.

Ohickanha Okla Pear Louise Loula Dexy- Paperra Casta Citekaawa

Kirby Loses 3 Million Suit in Cleveland Court

In Cleveland June 29 a civil action valued at 95 923 053 12 was dismissed. Former Cleveland Discount president Joriah Kirby, now serving time in a penitentiary, faced the suit brought by four former stockholders alleging mismanagement of funds. The court apportioned responsibility for the company's finances to Kirby and related managers.

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Veteran 13 Drowned in Chie River Fatality Near Suburb

World War II veteran John Alea drowned while bathing in the Chie river just north of the suburb. His body was recovered after slipping into an eroded hole. Authorities reported the incident occurred today and are investigating the circumstances.

John Alea Chie Yeauburb

Byrd Winging Delayed Over Atlantic After Pacific Flight

Army aviators Lester Maitland and Albert Hegenberger completed a 2400 mile Pacific crossing from Oakland to Hawaii in 25 hours. They landed in Wheeler Field amid Army praise, declined a $10,000 prize, and shared their story freely. The voyage set the longest ocean flight record and drew wide public acclaim from officials and thousands on the ground.

Honouulu Lester J. Maitland Albert Hegenberger United States Army Pacific Ocean Hawaii Theira Aly Howell Maitland Regenberger Sat Otter United Sates Poe Hegenberger Mortland Hegen- Berger Oakland Hinweilat Wheeler Held Tréy Mateo Hopio Waradipa Mastland Hogenberger Hnitfax Army Floyd Bennett Armorica

Grace Hop Flight Banned by Read Winds at Ocean Island

Richard Grace, aviator, and Rony Wood planned a hop from Grace’s Island to the mainland but read winds off Ocean MANA Island forced postponement. Grace rested in the afternoon while Nis Associates warned unfavorable conditions persist, delaying the return to Peary Harbor on Oahu until winds improve.

Mana Island OY - Katt Hawa Jone Richard Grace Rony Wood Grace Nis Peary Harbor Oahu

State Roads In Good Shape For Holiday Travel

State highway officials report primary routes open and in good condition for the Fourth of July. Detours will affect travel between Linn and Camden with a thirteen mile closure from Linn to Camden, requiring a lengthy eighteen mile reroute over rough surfaces. Despite the disruption, officials say major highways out of Charleston remain open to handle expected holiday traffic toward Huntington Parkersburg and Bluefield with careful planning advised.

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No Definite Steps Taken In Plan to Cut Coal Rate

BLUEFIELD June 29 No definite steps leading to a 20 cent per ton cut in lake rate coal were announced by committees of Southern West Virginia producers stationed in Washington. The pact aims to match intrastate rate reductions granted to Pennsylvania and Ohio operators by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The Pocahontas operators say they will press for the full 20 cent reduction to prevent loss of lake markets.

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