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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1925

Page

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War Outlawry Big Subject In Arms Session

April 6 report on a proposed memorial and plan to outlaw aggressive war. Leaders from church, education, and government, including Cardinal Hayes, Henry Stimson, Samuel Mather, and Governor Hunt, back a conference to unite nations under a raf treaty stalled by Britain and U S nonparticipation. The memorial lists many prominent signers and aims to secure global cooperation for outlawing war.

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Prince of Wales Receives Radiant Ovation in Bathurst

The Repulse battleship carrying the Prince of Wales left Bathurst for Sierra Leone after a grand day. The prince toured the town on foot amid immense cheering from locals, finally boarding the yacht amid loud acclaim as he prepared to depart with his party.

Bathurst Gambia West Africa Repulse Prince of Wales Sierra Leone Paris Theipeinee

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Poison Slayer Sanity Probe Marks Trial Start

Martha Wise, widow with four children, confessed to administering poison that killed Sophie Hazel 72, and her aunt. The case centers on whether she is fit for trial on first degree murder. prosecutors seek a sanity decision before the jury trial set for next month. Wise also admitted arson acts tied to barns in recent years.

Ohio Meluna Martha Wise Murrow Arand Jours al. Wise Joseph A. Sugiour Sophie Hazel and Mery Fren Ciouke Aagvere Hardseratelele Bhi “Koortyer Mazel Caenke Marie Gienke Cendivon Mu Aviph Ronya Loweline van Kis Rie Mire Wla Seymour SA Thome

Millerand Named to French Senate Amid Victory

Paris reports Former President Millerand won the senatorial seat for the department with 624 votes while Autrand trailed with 175. His election follows the death of Senator Magny and places Millerand in the republican union alongside M. Poincare. The government pushed a strong campaign featuring excerpts from his speech and past socialist origins surfaced early in his career.

France Magny Paris Millerand Department Milerand Autrand Millerung Seine Republican Union Group The Republic M. Poincare McMill Rand Partleulie

Man Killed When Car Turns Over Near Big Spring

A vehicle overturned west of the city, fatally injuring two occupants, including Charles Shaw. A passerby reported seeing the wreck, with one occupant still beneath the car when help arrived. Authorities investigated the scene for missing or damaged components.

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Arctic Air Expedition Planned by Explorer McMillan

National Geographic Society backs a planned Arctic air expedition led by Donald B. McMillan. The mission aims to observe a remote area between the Arctic coasts, using Navy aircraft support and civilian volunteers, with congressional approval needed for certain aspects.

National Geographic Society Donald B. McMillan

Women Plan Giant Club Home in New York

In New York the American Waters association plans a women’s club building considered the largest of its kind. The project includes a nine story nine hundred room facility with extensive amenities for members and possible hotel features. Notable organizers listed include Mrs Anne Morejaan and Mrs Newcomb Carlson among others, with the club to be located on First Street near Seventh Avenue.

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Unreality as Subject in Christian Science Service

A Sunday night service compares Christian Science readings with Bible passages, highlighting Mary Baker Eddy's teachings on unreality. The piece notes the plain service style, contrasts with other churches, and discusses the role of truth as remedy for moral error and the limits of scientific inferences.

Christian Science Service Hy Wubke Vumpirison

Discoverer of North Pole Surrenders to 14 Year Prison Term

An article reports on the release and sentencing of explorers and defendants connected to North Pole claims. It notes a principal defendant, Dr. Cool, receiving 14 years for fraud and related penalties, plus fines. Other defendants face varied terms or have died.

North Pole Henvient Fentande Cool TL 7 Fed Cied Willits Bpan Aidan Cnek Tip Bigey Court Fugmend

Atkinson Body to Lie in State

A historical notice reports the plan for the Atkinson funeral including state ceremonies, clergy attendance, and a formal lying in state. It lists family, pallbearers, and various local officials, with adjournment soon after services. The passage preserves oblique references to participants and the venue.

Atkinson

San Francisco Honors Fleet Amid Ocean Shipping Saga

The long damaged text outlines a naval array near Frisco with ships crossing the bar and escorting commerce. It mentions Hayeostan and other vessels, and a need for surveillance along the Rehoboth region. Officials discuss protection and duties amid a murky sequence of dates and names.

Ellingson Army officer sanity hearings headline slays sweetheart

A U S Army officer named Ellingson faces sanity hearings after a slaying. The defense seeks to prove lack of age and insanity as grounds. Reports place the events around a hotel and a killing of a mother two days earlier. The court, with cross examination to follow, notes his ties to Fort McKinsey and the Sternberg general hospital in Manila connections.

Ellingson

Evening Streets Fill With Parked Cars Not Living Room Lit

The letter paints a scene of crowded Capitol Street and similar avenues as evening crowds crowd streets with cars, contradicting the claim that families sit by the lamp to read the paper. It questions where the people actually are when streets run full of vehicles at seven in the evening.

Capitol Street

Carl Coalter Dies Suddenly in Southwest Political Figure

Carl Coalter, West Virginia state senator, died Saturday night in Muskogee Oklahoma after a sudden apoplexy. A prominent Republican from Hinton, he gained statewide prominence for leaving his sick bed to vote in Charleston on preserving the state capitol location. He served in the upper house, chaired railroad and mining committees, and had long been active in state politics. His death came shortly after personal tragedy as his mother’s illness worsened and he was married to Miss.

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Flier Killed by Plane Propeller Near Arlington Field

Houston Texas April 1 1940 Fliers death occurred as he climbed from the cockpit of his aircraft about five minutes from the field The man was identified as John S Broussard 24 a Berger in the regular pry Rud second Mentana at AW reserees He had recently completed training at Kelly field and was from Petaluma California.

Houston Texas John S. Hireuxaard Ikington Field Tvities Ofiver Nork Tha H Broussard Mentana Kelly Field A. FF Leckington Onix Kelly Feild Petuli

Florida Storm Kills Three in Miami Area

A severe wind and hail storm near Miami caused three deaths and twenty four injuries. The storm wrecked homes and buildings in Hialeah and Miami, with reports of unroofed houses and debris up to several hundred feet high. Authorities described damage along the storm path from Homestead to Fort Lauderdale and noted hail and ball sized hailstones observed along the path.

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Chapman Faces May Death If Executed Next Month

The notorious bandit Chapman, 37, convicted yesterday in the New Britain police murder case, is set for execution on June 25. His chief counsel Frederick J Groden asserts the state may not lawfully execute before serving the full 25 year term for the New York mall robbery, seeking a stay and possible new trial based on alleged new evidence and federal precedent.

Yartford Connectiant Gerate Chapman New Britain Frederick J. Grocl Chapman Cyroehl Cody Chatman New York Federal Science Tank Snehaparaan Worame Présidentt Coutidie Coolidie

Treasury Probes Dodge Firm Records for Taxes Due

Treasury officials examine Dodge Brothers records to ensure full tax collection on the sale to a New York syndicate. They will review all returns up to 1914 and scrutinize stock values, aiming to determine capital gains and any taxes owed under the 1924 act.

Treasury Dodge U. S Warmington Dodge Brothers Fms New York Bank Syrdicatu Mimority Holdings It Fm Casandra Dodie Company Ofticiale ineaLitatok Lodgr Corporation Hitetfon Fy Unasury Treasury Officius

Legislature plans Easter recess and brief sessions

The legislature will adjourn this afternoon and hold only brief sessions on Monday to allow members to attend the funeral of former Governor Atkinson. Adjournment extends from Thursday to next Tuesday, with a potential fall special session for budget and tax measures.

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Marx Ratified as German Candidate

Belmin April 6 Associated Press reports informal ratification of Wilhelm Marx as official candidate of the Wermer coalition formed by Socialist Center and Democratic parties. Observers say neither Marx nor allied parties enjoy full backing from all members and religious bias is a key issue. Coalition seeks to maintain bloc unity as three week campaign unfolds amid national conservative bloc troubles.

Associated Press Belmin Bi Today He National Enanilttes Tyr Wilheluy Marx Socialiat Center Cdy Dr. Marste Giese Welmer Tts Ang Moril Huw

Freight Trains Renamed On Nation's Rail System

The Pennsylvania railroad announces a new designation system replacing numbers with names for freight routes. The change marks a historic shift in American rail operations, reviving the old practice of named through lines to Chicago and other destinations, with several named consists and cars highlighted in the rollout.

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