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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1925
Page
7
A Boston notice announces a prize offered to a Medium capable of producing verifiable supernormal phenomena. The award, funded by The Journal of Abnormal Psychology, supports research led by figures at Harvard University and related institutes, aiming to advance scientific inquiry into paranormal events.
In Columbus on April 7 Governor Danahes signed the monument bill providing for four monuments to the Helton 1 37th division in France and Belgium during World War I. The act allocates ten thousand dollars for commission expenses and preliminary plans and exhibitions, with sites to be chosen by the commission.
A chaotic, OCR riddled report describes a Paris style cabaret in New York where Russian stage personalities perform as waiters and cooks. Patrons enjoy lively songs, dances, and a space that blends cuisine with theatre, reflecting a fusion of cultures and entertainment.
The article reports a jury weighing charges in a Herrin bombing case tied to an explosion at a Pewter store and other sites. Victims include several injured youths. investigators describe a dynamite device used in the attack and complex alleged conspiracies involving named locals.
A historical notice records several real estate transfers with varied buyers, sellers, and considerations. Transactions include properties in South Charleston and Jefferson County areas, with parcels along Smith Creek and Riverside subdivisions. Notable parties mentioned include Helen Gardner and references to Gardner family ties, plus church property transfers and multiple additions to local subdivisions. Transfers show prices ranging from 400 to 7400 dollars, with trustee roles noted for some parcels and entities like the Baptist church of South Charleston involved. The report lists dates and names in a fragmented OCR style typical of old real estate notices.
Gore vetoed the Ohto County bill in a state senate session. The action halted debated measures for western counties, with procedural moves discussed but no immediate implementation.
In Wheeling the judiciary committee reported favorably a plan to create an intermediate court for Ohio County. The bill, approved by the governor, would ease congestion by adding a new court level and extending the term of a judge to eight years. Delegates and supporters believe the measure will streamline trials and deter delays in the circuit system.
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