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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1924

Page

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Nearly 800 prepare for eleventh annual baby show

Preparations ramp up as more than 100 babies are to be inspected at the Eleventh Annual Baby Show at the Kanawha County Fairgrounds this week. Entries from Charleston and nearby towns include many children from notable local families and institutions.

Hany Kika Kanawha County Alr Outehor Sagiatorad Kally Chearlowten Street Cox Capitol Ateeat Dablan Dunbar Routh Charlewton Regiatention Yentortay Ketly Atora Ware Miliabeth Haystett Mea MM. TL Mayalett Stewart Wrest Frances Elenbeth Henson Mmra K. Bennett Henson Qdarriss Non Olinahath Bisiley Mra W. H. Bailey Dnoa Mise Rabe Tellwanda Ir Kite Ottly Erskine Keynditt Keultes Hra KF. Enafes Bie Chimney Dorothy Caventer W. Cavender Iona Hotes Anhrey M. Adhiay Bien J. Ot. Pauley Penpaylvania Mene Mariela Courtney Milter Sthten Jury der Mra. C. ¢. Miner Rugley Avenue Frances Lafrentigenny Mra. J. A. Litany Fel Oak Robert Tee Hannay Mra. All Burn Hudand Mira Dark Murtnalt Amatzaret Feanvon Myer Men D. W. Eger Ward Emma Joan Giliapie Mra. A Henjamin Minn Canders Birs Arh Chit- Gere Charrotes Court Charies A, Vere, Jr Stra Charles A. Cheke Maryland Avenua Jaman Herbert Atitehell Wereart Mitchell Chaelorton Etrost

Third Party Trip Attracts Attention In Senate Campaign

Washington dispatch reports Benator Labollettes trip to New York next week to address an audience after delivering a map and hunt on his campaign. Radio broadcast planned as leaders claim the Dawes speech aided Latolletty with labor factions reacting to Daven’s Milwaukee remarks and pending campaign events.

Washington Sept Camprinn Treasury Tleasure Eidther Batinr Matthews Wolk Daven Milwaukee LvaFollette Diwen

Cartoonist Merle Chester Gump's Travel Tale

A garbled account recounts Merle Chester Gump's trip from America to Auay fvadin to visit Uncle Dias. The narrative hints at a famous cartoonist meeting fans in malls and near the coast, with an upcoming contest at Netle Cheater next Tuesday.

Merle Chester Gump America Auay Dias Thie Nanas S Ana Hortn Dot Netle

Eighteen Mexican Soldiers Killed in Train Robbery

San Antonio dispatch reports that eighteen Mexican soldiers on guard on a passenger train between Jalapa and Teocelo in Vera Cruz were killed Friday by rebels who robbed the train. The incident is described by Mexican city press as a pivotal rebel action amid turmoil.

San Antonio Ae Garde Jalapa

League dis sension shapes security project draft

Geneva September 14 Differences of opinion marked the League of Nations sub committee meeting to draft a major security and disarmament project. The draft text prepared by Dr Eduard Benes seeks an open covenant, based on the older treaty of guarantees, with Britain France Japan and Czechoslovakia participating in the debate.

Associated Trade Geneva League of Aatiom Assembly Eduard Ben’s Caetho Siegaokla Great Britain France Japan Sweden Norway Czecho Slovakia Tongue of Nations Renan

Woman convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Buckhannon

In Upshur county circuit court at Buckhannon Miss Lucille Pierce, a Clarksburg office girl, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for shooting her lover, Smith, in June 1923. Jury previously failed to agree in two trials. Pierce claimed he had betrayed her, while a taxi ride ended with the fatal shot.

Clarksburg W Va Upshur County Buckhannon Mies Lucille Pierce Herold Smith St Buckhannon Mies Bierce Mom Smith Thi City biIns Pierce Fatas Caasejncé

Judges Refuse Gas Injunction Against United Fuel Gas

A federal panel of judges declined to grant United Fuel Gas a temporary injunction to stop the Public Service Commission from enforcing a suspension of a rate increase order issued last April. Judges George McClintic Edmund W. Mallory and William E. Baker issued the refusals, finding no case justifying an interlocutory injunction and lacking clear jurisdiction for such a suit.

United Fuel Gas Company Judes George MecClintic Edmund Wadaul Richmond Judes William E. Baker West Virginia Jude Melville Fayeste Gras Company

Polar Air Fleet May Open Arctic Quest to Pole

Captain Robert A. Bartlett, commander of the Bear, said a possible North Pole expedition by air would use favorable May and June conditions between Point Barrow and the Pole. He released data from Bear's winter voyage when ice jamged the ship and it drifted 47 days through Bering Strait to the Arctic Ocean.

Washington Sept Millon Point Barrow North Pole Jane Robert A. Bartlett Bear National Geographic Society Bartlett Perry Pole Watero Baring Strait Arctic Ocean

Republicans Push GOP Efforts in West Virginia State Contest

Washington dispatch details Republican national committee actions to spotlight West Virginia in a push for party unity and a potential Col. Got interview publicizing the GOP ticket. Officials claim united support for Coolidge across the state amid broader nationwide optimism.

Wear Virginia Col. Got Hopnbwens Gott John W. Davis Clarksburg West Virginia Davie Bamo Col Goft Servean OFP George M. Bowers Stuart P. Reed

Fairmont Raps G O P Display in Defense Day Parade

A Fairmont letter to The Times protests a national Defense Day parade seen as politicized by a Young Men’s Republican club. Citizens praise patriotic groups like the Crogy, American Legion, Knights of Columbus and Salvation Army, while criticizing the Republican banner and perceived party influence on public affairs.

Fairmont The Times This Thea Crogy American, Legion Bow Houts Zoriellas Peax Young Men's¢ Republican Club Lteels Parede Ieflon Boys Patri Atic Socielica Young Men's Democratic Cult Youre Ben's Democratc Afarion County Alub Linu Elka Mnwone Knighta of Columbus Nne Salvation Army Davie-Bryan Moo Labor

Postponed flight of giant dirigible ZR-2

The trans Atlantic flight of the dirigible ZR-2 is delayed to late September or October after a motor defect was found during today’s cruise. Two engines will be dismantled as thrust bearings in the rear Maybach engines are remedied, delaying the 29 hour crossing. The airship spent five hours aloft this afternoon testing equipment over a lake.

Frederichshaten Germany Atethar Maybach

Pershing Quits as Chief of All American Army

Washington dispatch reports General Pershing retires from active duty, marking the end of his role in shaping a national defense system. The ceremony includes applause from officers and high officials as the war department tallies mass mobilization figures and praises the test of democratic defense. Pershing plans to remain in the War Department, aiding the commission on defense while holding a continued official post. Nearby, a Pittsburgh crime note details a mother’s confrontation with her daughter and a man linked to the incident.

Washington War Department Worleebteem Yaldnlht Fnally General Pershing Congress Mannad National Guard War Department Exeru Wer United States Torcea Gtorres Pershing Army Ity Blans Wae Ataft Hatte Aomumants Commission Frante Treaga Frenes Gal Pittsburgh BAY Police Clarg Kemps Har Hems Daniel Fox

Coolidge Goes on Week End Cruise

President Coolidge leaves the White House for a weekend cruise down the Potomac aboard the Mayflower with Mrs Coolidge and officials. He weighs political moves in California and may adjust his speaking plans for October as advisers weigh the national mood and potential appearances.

Washington Coolidge Potomac Eid Coultase Hughes Chester Howell California Goolldze Wehnis White House Unis Svoak G._& Le Noir Dan Franchcs Moat

Sun Yat Sen Pulls Regiment to Aid Chekiang Forces

Sun Yat Sen, head of the south China Government, dispatched a regiment from Swangtung Province to aid Chekiang province armies defending Shenghai. He plans to go directly to Shia chew in the northern Kwangtung area, establishing a campaign headquarters and coordinating transportation for follow on troops. The move aims to concentrate much of his army at Shuchow before advancing, with about 49 099 men currently under command and a need to guard the city. Meanwhile rival warlords clash near Shanghai as rain limits fighting near Hwangtu, fifteen miles west.

Tha Premn Canton Sun Yat Sen South China Swangtung Troppa Cheklane Shenghai Sun Jeavng Héte Kwangtung Shuchow Dr. Sun Hs Ut Sohe

Refuse Writ In Oil Case Denied In Nebraska

REFUSE WRIT IN OIL CASE MAHA Neb Sept 13 Applica tion for a temporary injunction in Nebraska s suit to restrain oil companies from continuing alleged acts in violation of laws was denied Judge Hastings said the state may not prove any defendant engaged in or threatening to engage in unlawful practices or to injure public or private interests The state's original suit names The Staheard United States Oh Simolutt Nichelas Anderson- Schoen Nebraska-town Stalk Omaha Refining National Reming Manhattan Shaffer The matter was to restrain oil companies from the state but was changed to petition for an injunction Attorney General Soltiman said the decision would have no effect on a later suit for permanent injunction

Maha Nebraska Acta Hastings Ault Staheard - Ol United States Simolutt Nichelas Anderson- Soheen Nebraska-town Stalk Omaha ‘Refining National Reming Manhittan Shaffer ‘Sn Attorney Géneral - Soltiman

Davis Carries Fight to West

John W. Davis campaigned across the western plains from Topeka Kansas through Nebraska and Kansas, urging a government of honesty and courage. He reframed support for the Democratic ticket to appeal to Independent voters seeking a government of progress while criticizing Republican control and urging protection of liberties and reservations.

Topeka Kas John W. Davis Wesidth Plains Toder Threns Nebrasks Bésan Ais Prealdort Chiat Devis A& Republicat Progressive Party Progress Congress Onaga Davis

Dawes to Attend Legion National Convention as Evanston Delegate

Evanston, Sept. 1s. Charles G Dawes will attend the American Legion national convention in St Paul next Tuesday as a member of the Evanston post not as a Republican vice presidential candidate. He said he would not make any speeches while there despite suggestions to speak.

Legion Convention Evanston Iis Charles G.dawen American Legion St.Paul Jexion Tod Pawes St. Paul

Morgan Moves to Vacate Mansion to Aid City Plan

Councilman Flowers revealed a letter from former Mayor Hall alleging a contract with the city over the governor's mansion. He suggested Gov Morgan could leave to help resolve traffic and Washington Street opening issues, while noting a committee would discuss the move at the next city meeting.

Morgan City Mansion Flowers Hall Wraliington CC. Flowers Grant Pfall Washington Street Wrahington Te Remular Wertz Watts Harold Matthews Wierts Hay Ray Counselman -Flowers Alty

World Fliers End First Hop of U S Jaunt in Ohio

Dayton reports welcome for six aviators lieutenant Lowell H. Smith and others after landing at McCool Field. Crowds gathered as the Barling Bombast aircraft and the world’s largest plane passed overhead. The flier party plans homecoming events in Dayton while resting at McCook Field for repairs and entertainment preparations.

U.S Associated Press Dayton Liutenant Lowell H, Smith McCool Field Walington Seattle Cumberland Union Town Piranea Payton Titan Jona ‘Ing Eric’ Nelson Viene McCook Wilbur Seria Telda Barling Harding Ceden F. Curry Fal Curry

Governor considers special session to fund guards in strike area

Honolulu dispatch says Governor Farrington recommended a special session of the territorial legislature to provide funds for emergency guard expenses on the island. Reports note sufficient money to pay guard salaries and maintain order, with prosecutions of striker leaders for murder, kidnapping, riot, and conspiracy pending.

Hawaii Leislauure Honolulu Iace R. Farrington Cii McBride's Plantation Dihos Aula Eptotal Prosycutia Ars

Prince of Wales Watches Polo Match at Meadowbreaks

Prince of Wales attended an international polo event at Meadowbreaks. He sat in his box, leaning forward with a cigarette, sometimes applauding and other times showing restrained interest as a crowd of about 40,000 observed the action.

Syossht Prince of Wales Rey Ad Avery Sima Raysy

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