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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1926

Page

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StateGas Tax Case Faces Supreme Court Appeal Possibility

The State will not appeal the tax law issue to the U.S. Supreme Court but may seek correction via the West Virginia Legislature. Hope Natural Gas argues the gross value tax and method of measurement conflict with federal interstate commerce and equal protection. The ruling preserves state leverage to fix well level value, with future legislative guidance needed.

Hope Natural Gas Company Gas Company West Virginia Cannes Gedalon Supreme Court of Ap Peale Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court of Anpasis Deciston John T. Simm Supreme Court of Appeals Mone Natural Can Uma Oll Kenedneion Virginia Ohio Pansaylvania Commurca Brimme Itwin Azneseg Fhape Natural Ges Company Sirama

Willie Willis Treason Poe Disturbs Narrator in Teves Tale

A fragmentary line from an old work shows Willie Willis as part of a convoluted plot where threats and deception mix with taunting speech. The text suggests a dramatic scene involving a betrayal and a request to throw Teves at a figure, with implied violence and coded references.

Poe Tublaners Eyniti

Pensacola Clears Death Toll After Severe Weather Warning

A deadly storm battered Pensacola with a tornado and high winds. The twister reached speeds near 120 miles per hour, damaging property valued at under 1 million dollars. City streets were closed as rain and gusts caused widespread disruption before dawn.

Rotund Miami

Paraguay Gale Toll Hits 200 Dead in Encarnacion

A severe hurricane plowed through Encarnacion causing widespread destruction. Reports vary on deaths from 209 to potentially 500 with hundreds injured and thousands homeless. Over 460 buildings damaged as rescue work faces debris and food shortages loom amid fundraising for relief.

Paraguay Encarnacion Tt le Ien Cernacion Umbera En Haunshold Gorda

Aimee to Face Hearing Monday in Justice Defeat Case

Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson and her mother Minnie Kennedy will have a preliminary hearing next Monday on charges of attempting to defeat justice, District Attorney Ase Keys announced. An indictment against Kenneth G. Ormiston is expected from the Grand Jury Tuesday. McPherson linked her disappearance to circumstantial figures and claimed investigators would learn more about his connections. Property center figures valued at 9909,000 were noted in the exchange as investigators pursue the truth.

Los Angeles Aimee Sempla Abctherson Stra Minnie iKtennedy Ase Keys Kenneth G. Ormiston Bannot Bosen Mra D McPherson Ormiston Catmel Svancellar

Hurricane relief effort amid Florida gulf coast devastation

The Red Cross and relief teams moved into Florida and the gulf coast as hurricane damage surpassed initial estimates. Mississippi, Pensacola, Mobile, Tampa, and Fort Lauderdale reported extensive property loss with totals rising beyond 400 dead and about 6,000 injured. Hard hit Moorehaven and Fort Lauderdale faced severe casualties and delayed rescue work while sanitation and inoculation measures began. Free rail transport aided refugees, and authorities prepared for epidemics with medical and quarantine actions in the storm zone.

Florida Gulf Coast Mississippi Mobile American Autonobile Association Alonn Delta Tila Agure Navy Tanancola Pensncola Penancala Eat Smart Miami Teetsteler Minin Soorahaven Port Lauderdale Pvesaiaies Aremelead Dyer Bom Clilet J. N. Linson United States Pubtts Health West Palm Beach Mist Rotumeen Jacksonville Rnlironda Seaboard Air Line Moorehaven Fort Lavertale Florida East Coast Moorehaven Hind Fort Lauderdate Newapanermmen Rte Sfoorehaven Paga

Dempsey Dives Into Sesqui Ring Tonight for Title Defense

Jack Dempsey will defend his seven year heavyweight crown tonight at 8 46 Charleston time in the Sesqui stadium against Gene Tunney the Devil Dog. Odds favor Dempsey but Tunney has many supporters in Charleston. Returns from ringside start at 7 with preliminaries leading to the title bout.

Jack Dempsey Sesqui Charleston Gene Tunney Devil Dog Dempsey Tunney Gazette Hale Street Jack Mempasy Company Ie Tex Richard Boyle Thirty Acres Jary City Georges Carpentiar Intecubo Allpa Port Bes Hhiiself

Gazette Offices Free Distribution Note

The Charleston Gazette says free distribution is available at its Charleston and State offices. It mentions wires to two members and notes Logan news will be announced from CIAUS Briwring and Spencer from the prosecuting attorney’s office.

The Charleston Gazette the State Newspater Kan Boenrer Fang Gazette Drata. Net Logan Ciaus Briwring Guyan Drug Company Spencer Courtheue

Miami Appeals for Aid as Hurricane Ravages Florida

Miami appeals for aid to relief and rehabilitation after a tropical hurricane devastates Florida. Henry A. Baker of the American Red Cross arrived to organize relief with federal and state agencies. Thousands of workers aid the injured and homeless as hospitals rush doctors, serum, antibiotics, and supplies. Americans are urged to donate rapidly to fund immediate relief efforts for 4,000 injured and 60,000 sheltered or homeless.

Miami Fla Henry A. Baker Alnayter Reflat Ned ‘Crow Florida Izapunco Tederal Antlork Mariner Biscayne Ays

Former Federal Official Held At Philadelphia

Philadelphia news brief reports former Internal Revenue Department auditor Joan McCarren of Washington was arrested near Philadelphia on charges of plotting a conspiracy to defraud the government of more than 31 million in income taxes. He allegedly advised New York New Haven and Hartford railroad officials after auditing their books to seek $1,009,116.90 in additional tax and offered to reduce payment for a cut of any savings. Two Washington men named James J. Clifford and Frederieck Rutherland are said to have aided the alleged scheme but were not arrested. The note also covers General Harry A. Smith being named by President Coolidge to major general in Geneva talks to fill Major General Hawse’s vacancy, with Colonel William in command.

Philadelphia Joan McCarren Washington Federal Internal Revenue Department Nera McCarren Newt York, New Haven and Hartford Jaman J. Cieford Frederieck Rutherland Ale McCaret Smith Tuskey Tunney Dempsey Willard Carpentier Filino Theas Observera Fe Chemplon Demprey Battlers Tampsey Ann Sous Proceta Survets Atlantic City Pennsylvania Boxing Commission

Democratic Congressional Body Flays Coolidge Action In Holding Down

Washington September 22 The chairman of the democratic congressional body attacked Coolidge for delaying further taxation and defended the ten previous destiny campaign while referencing the treasury and tax cuts amid partisan discord.

Ody Coolidge Wastuington Mel Jonting Treasury

Students Aid Charleston High School Dedication Event

Students at Charleston High School held a dedicatory exercise in the auditorium emphasizing school spirit and service to future classes. Principal C Wehney urged leaving a strong record as observers toured the new building, with remarks from Dr John J Tymert and school officials. Various class officers spoke and a demonstration of physical culture was scheduled in the gym, with music by the school chorus and choir. the ninth dedicatory services will feature an address by Dr Tymert.

Charleston High School Boty C. W.ehney Bose Ore Saat John J. Tymert United States J. Trobinn Board of Educetion 8. E. Weber Senacte

Trade Board Raises Road Fete Plans For Spencer Trip

The Charlestion Parkersburg road fete discussed at the Charlcaton chamber meet ing outlines a three day tour by visitors in automobiles. Final arrangements for the Spencer trip and opening of the new road will be announced with the goal of promoting local hospitality and autumn outings.

Charlenton-Parkersburg Spencer Hinefield Open Forum Charlcaton Clarette Faral Barrieras Ston J. C. Lakin Nancry C. Coptin Mason CheXard C. 8. Dawson Inok Conrad Brevick Wner Drieffeld Chanter Hammeree Charleaton Falcowis Warkeruburg Clarksburg Charleston Weaton Glenville Chamber Bpencer _Deonle

League Stance On World Court Plans Draws U S Demands

Washington must deal directly with the League of Nations council over the fourth American reservation on joining the world court. Germany and France seek complete Rhineland evacuation. An appeal urges clarity on US rights and treaty authority in China civil war actions.

America World Court Geneva League of Nations Washington Council

Gerry Sees Nation Going Democratic

Senator Gerry of Rhode Island predicts Democrats will gain Senate control in the November elections. He arrives in Washington urging support for the Democratic campaign and cites voter mood turning toward Democratic leadership. He also comments on potential indictments and Republican inaction as factors shaping the national outlook.

Washington Mick Celils Gerry Rhode Island Campaten Touay Senate

Hearing resumes in Plymouth stockholder case in Delaware

In Wilmington Delaware a hearing resumed before Chancellor Waolcott on the Plymouth Oil Company dispute. Stockholders challenge issuance of 700000 shares to organizers. King versus Tennen, a defendant, testified about the transfer and operation of Plymouth properties by the Transcontinental Oil Company as part of the case proceedings.

Wilmington Del Plymouth OW Company Waolcott King V. Tennen Deefendanta Transcontinental Teatuind Blu Plymouth Company

Dempsey Tunney Fight Draws Philadelphia Crowd

Philadelphia sees a mass fight gathering for the Dempsey Tunney heavyweight bout with injunction battles in court over the event. promoters expect around 132000 attendees and a potential $1.76 million gate as fans from East and Midwest converge on the stadium for a dramatic title defense.

Backer of Dempsey in Pocketbook Mystery

A garbled report cites a backer of Dempsey named Kearns, mentioning a broker, a $100,000 stake, and allegations of manipulation. It references a trainer or manager figure and hints at judgment on the champ’s performance, with unclear dates and places.

Kearns Dempsey

Miller account reveals large liberty bond transfer case

In Naw Yon on Sept 22 a 1 000,000 liberty bond linked to Richard Merton and Thomas W. Miller is discussed in court. Miller and ex Att Gen Baugherty face trial for releasing 37 million from the war era American Brctal firm. The government seeks to trace 441,050 paid to John T. King for influence in Miller and Daugherty’s favor.

Richard Merton Thomas W. Miller Connecticut Merton King Miller Daugherty Ware Firma Chinsel Biller Imanya Judeh

Sikorsky plans new flight after crash

Ivor Sikorsky designer of the ill fated 8 35 hopes to build another plane by spring for a second attempt at a non stop trans Atlantic flight. He said after a conference with Captain Fonck that the French would have averted the crash that killed Charles Clavier and Jacob Islamoff had crowds not blocked the air.

Westdudy Ivor Sikorsky Cantaln Jtens Fonsk Way Epring Stry Sikorsky Ap Medhanic Fonck Sikoraky Wee Charles W. Clavier Jacob Islamoff New York

Judge Orders Bread and Water Sentence Dismissed

A county judge in Nab Nadu reconsiders a self imposed five day bread and water confinement for a minor infraction. He initially planned to impose the diet only in severe cases but then said he would serve out the sentence. The judge confessed hunger and dreams of bread but stated the sentence would be meted out in more serious cases to illustrate the consequences of law violations.

Nanlington F. Bryant Bryant

Dempsey Tunney Title Fight Details Reported

Philadelphia dispatch outlines a 10 round Dempsey Tunney match with time and place, preliminaries, and notable bouts. It notes gate receipts, purses for Dempsey and Tunney, and distribution percentages toward the Centennial Exposition and Pennsylvania boxing commission.

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