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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1925

Page

8

Kiwanis Education Report Adopts Prize Plan For Charleston Schools

The Kiwanis club board adopts a report from its education committee detailing prizes totaling 46 dollars for Charleston senior central Roosevelt and Lincoln junior high schools. Awards include five dollars for top domestic science, three for best manual training, five for best commercial work, five for best school paper solicitor, five for best panel contribution, and three for school spirit with eligibility extending to city and county pupils. James Smith chaired the athletic committee and Walter tens served as secretary of the education committee.

Kiwanis Club Education Committee Kiwanis Club Board of Directors Chamber of Commerce Business Men's Club Charleston Kanawha County James Smiths H. P. Fompkins C. B. Daum W. T. Moore George L John Cablish George A. Grishaber AF. Beck Edwin F. Hill Walter F. M OG. Emerson Camp Committee of Education Charleston Onl Central Roosevelt Lincoln Aftver-Et Harleston

Local School Contest Seeks Best Student Writers

The Junior Red school plans a competitive program with essays tempera news speaking and declamation. Prizes include 15 for the top essay and 10 for runners up. Judges will consider subject matter and the quality of work. Committee on education members are Clarence W. KemneroO Emerson Camp and W. O. Pun.

Eavh Che Clarence W. Kemneroo Emerson Camp W. O. Pun

Kansas Adopts Official Sunflower State Banner

The Kansas legislature approves the sunflower as the state flower and adopts a new banner emblem featuring a central state seal surrounded by a sunflower. Contention with Wheat and Sunflower symbols marked decades of debate, resolved by the House support for the Sunflower State. Bank clearings yesterday totaled $609,880.50 per the clearing house report.

Kansas Wostofies Washington Rtyie Legislatura Women’s Relief Corps Ita Tesete Childron House of Representatives Clearing House Association

Chiropractor Bill Before Delegates

The house of delegates considers a chiropractor bill with qualifications for practice and penalties for unqualified clinicians. The measure outlines limited obstetrics and related duties and moves toward committee review, with Senate amendments adopted and the bill likely to pass. A joint meeting on game and fish was reported and canceled due to schedule changes.

House of Dejegates Éavite Chiraprac Nothir Stite Selgely Ueis Senate Frese Ema Sponser Qaid Sewate Senare

County Jail Records Record Guest List at Kanawha

Sheriff Massey reports a crowded Kanawha county jail with a new guest count of 218 inmates housed inside the facility. He notes this beats the previous high and suggests the 208 mark could be surpassed as court sessions continue and nearby counties observe the surge.

District of Southe Virginia

State House compensation notes from secretary of state office

Public commissions list compensation awards for ward Raikes Stickney and others. Payments include 12 weeks at 81 per week, 12 weeks at 92 per week, 200 weeks at 18 per week, and 12 weeks at 16 per week. Named individuals include Jarvis Clarksburg Huntington Shields Newlyn Human Wellstarg Stevens.

Gtate Bob. Jarvis Clarksburg B. Stgeet Huntington Ward Raikes Stickney Alex Shields Joan Human Newlyn James Stevens Wellstarg

Deny Rumor of Rate Increase by WV Water and Electric

Charles Dawes, manager of the West Virginia Water and Electric Co., dismissed rumors of a forthcoming rate hike as unfounded. He stated no proposal had been considered and blamed rumor sources. He noted investments and new power links bolster Charleston’s supply, countering talk of higher rates while highlighting power sufficiency.

West Virginia Water and Electric Company Futusr Charles 8. Dawes Gesturility Puewsen Charlestom Dowset Charleston Mr. Dawson

Slayer of Magill Given Life Term

A man named John Ropes pleaded guilty to first degree murder connected to the Magill case. Judge Cearg Melride sentenced him to life imprisonment in the Ohio Penitentiary after a plea agreement that avoided the death penalty.

Magill John Boggs Ohio Hillshorg John Ropes Podiy Ilea Harry WY Magillamd Jorge Craig Mebbnie Roegs Chin Penitentiacy Columbus Tate Gulles

Magill Slaying Ties Man to First Degree Murder

A local night watchman cited in connection with the Magill murder was sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the case. The Magill slaying involved an attempted robbery as brothers were captured at the jail, and an officer was killed while they reportedly fired on those arresting them. The fugitives were later recaptured miles from Springfield.

Magill Afa!will Bogie Brady Ors Syntehman Tallpringfield

Palmotor Revival Incident Sparks Infant Rescue in Cleveland

A malfunctioning palmotor meter operated by a police member reportedly revived a newborn infant in Cleveland as a physician alerted authorities. The event details describe the device sparking a fire-related revival, prompting police involvement and medical assessment.

Cleveland

Birth of TH-police boy amid factory incident report

After birth to Mr and Mrs Curd Groningan, the newborn faced life support and involved police action. Sergeant Iohn Ziteman reported the infant showed no breathing when authorities arrived, marking the fourth child in the area during the period.

Curd Groningan Iohn Ziteman Shin Browah’ Ta Ufa Aratiney Police

Chemist Promises Ideal Laxative Patent Mixture

An old advertisement touts a laxative tonic blending calomel with pepsin and other ingredients. It claims to stimulate the liver, act as a safe digesting aid, and provide a non-gripe, non-nauseating relief for constipation. Readily available as “pepsinated calomel” from drugstores or via Culmanel Co for samples.

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