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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1925

Page

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Charge Against Woman Alleged Slayer Filed

Coroner reports arsenic found in the bodies of Anna Cunningham and her son Larry as authorities prepare to charge Mrs Cunningham with murder. A sanity hearing is set after she collapsed in custody, with tests to determine her mental state. The investigation into the deaths of her four children continues in Lake County and Chicago.

Crown Point Tad Anna Cunningham Lake County Cunningham Seeond Chicane Robert EB. Crowe Arcenic David Sunnlaghan Arthur A. Bremer Aternay Gary Bremer Oscar Wellf Cook County Ilinois Chicago Oscar Wolff Larry Cunningham Irs Waith Cuningsham

Woman leaps to death from hotel in terminal area

April 14. Mia Morales, a 40 year old Boston purchasing agent, leaped from the 22nd floor of the Grand Central area hotel and crashed into a delivery truck in a narrow alley near the terminal. No witnesses saw the fall. investigators could not confirm suicide. Morales used her own and her mother's name on documents. The incident occurred at the hotel connected to the terminal complex.

Angelica Morales Ehhoor Rom & Toom Coommoore Scarveso Deka Voyde Misa Morales Frany Morales Boston Mass Fursistence Mia Morales Bry

Pen Population Reaches Record at West Virginia Pen

MOUNDSVILLE April 14 The arrival of 14 prisoners brings the total population to 1 708 in the Wear Virginia state penitentiary Warden Smith reports five new men must be kept on the floor as the small cells hold two prisoners per room. Most inmates are serving terms for various offenses and the warden notes crowding pressures.

Moundsville Prikater Wear Virginia State Penitentiary Witendy Warren P. Smith Worden Smith Mont

Injury fatal to assault victim in Indianapolis

Mixa Mader Oberholtzer aged 28 died at her home in Indianapolis after a long illness tied to poison allegedly taken following an assault. Initial medical exam by Dr Moon at University School of Medicine found poison evidence. Her daughter claimed Stephenson forced liquor, a drive to Hammond Indiana, and an assault preceding the death.

Inimanapolis Mixa Mader Oberholtzer Stephomsena In Klux Kianer Dragon Moon Pathotony Jindiang University School of Gen. I. Ghorholeser Stephenson Hammond Ind Oher Peigon Shy Ndiaiapolis

Haarmann to Die on the Block Today in Hanover

German court sentences Fritz Haarmann to death for the mass murders of 26 young men and boys. The execution, by decapitation, was reported amid details of his alleged methods and the victims discarded in the Elbe river.

Haarman Haarmann Jueal Uutebier Ar Fanover Hanstrans Wauruann Mien Hoya Pairmann

Lillian Gish Signs New Film Contract

Culver City report states Lillian Gish has signed a new film contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer after ending a prior deal with Charles M. Duell. The announcement was made by Louis B. Mayer, vice president of the studio, in New York.

Lillian Gish Culver City Stir Bait Wen Setsadher Charles MM. Duell Metro-Galdwan-Mayer New York Loulk BL Mayer Film Corporission

Colombia revolt attempt blocked in Fogola incident

AP report from Fogola Colombia details an attempted revolt on April 14 by army officers aiming to seize the capital and topple the government. The plan failed as government forces moved to secure key offices and suppress the uprising.

Associated Press Fogola Colombia

Flood Warnings After Burst Dam Inundates 5000 Acres

State troopers warn residents along the Huron River valley of widespread flooding after a dam breach released vast volumes of water. More than 5,000 acres submerged, several towns evacuated, and bridges remain disrupted. No fatalities reported in official channels. rescue teams shuttle people to safety by river and road.

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Poison Charge in McClintock Death Case

Coroner reports disinterment of McClintock youth and tests on organs to determine cause amid murder indictment. Parents and guardians named as witnesses, with details of custody and investigations by a team including Judge Shepherd. Publisher James Thompson Gelsean dies at 67 in Hagerstown, Maryland, after a career tied to the region.

Oripagu April Foster Prises Pier Hedr Oposeay Tain Jude Harry Wixan Whiteri Watche Wei McClintock Ustown Dimes Thompson Gelsean Hageratawn Mall Vouthern Maryland

Circulation and Hope in a Veteran Publisher Tale

A humorous exchange about a dying publisher boasting the largest town circulation. The piece reflects on stubborn ideas, the old world turning, and notes that the Gazette remains Charleston’s only paper offering audited guaranteed ABC circulation figures for advertisers.

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French Post Namen Seek New Government Amid Crisis

Paris April 14. Refusal by the French premier Briand to join a new ministry unfolds as political maneuvering continues. Jailed by factional pressures, Briand signals he may form a caretaker or allied cabinet with socialist and republican groups to stabilize the government.

Sarraul Painleve Renoult Briand Paris Brette Siterup Brealey

Albert selects socialist leader in Belgian politics shift

In April 76 Albert appoints socialist Emile Vandervelde as premier amid parliamentary elections. The change follows a socialists surge winning ten parliamentary seats while Belgians reassess the ministry and future government lineup after the king’s nomination.

Theyinis Albert Elvetinna Emile Vandervelde Bain Hst Te Eh Idan Bor Depitingy Tulen

Body of Missing Man Found in River

The body of Emery Wiltons of MatoMaNna was found in the Olle River near Hangthe Rock, three miles below. He had disappeared from home on April A and was found wearing his pajamas after a night of erratic conduct, with suspicions pointing to a possible domestic trigger.

Trontan Ohl Emerles Wiltons Matomanna Dation Olle Che Watters

Union Official Attacks Troopers in Strike Area Rift

In Brooke County and nearby regions, a union official declares plans to appeal to the governor for removal of injunctions. The national body signals readiness to intervene as miners push for immediate actions amid a tense labor conflict.

Mine Union Brooke County

Assassination Popular in Sofia Shocks City

The report describes an assassination attempt citywide in Sofia with details of ambushes and political figures. It notes a high level of public interest and mentions officials and factions connected to the event, including a central government presence and a controversial arrest.

Capitol Fraud Charge Quiz Ordered as State Accepts Initial Wing

The legislature considers an investigation of alleged fraud in the Capitol construction. A senate resolution, adopted unanimously, authorizes hearings to determine truth of the charges. The house delegation approved the measure and governors and officials will appoint members to the panel. The session also enacted local bills and accepted the new capitol building swing as the project progresses.

Underwood Cdf Capitel Spretek Arcicta Cecil Senate Nighhend House I. M. Underscond Tytler County Symaker Hratley Messia Hobinson Harrison County Arens Boone County Purley Logan Counts Marsh Twenl Ritky Delecates Ag Folkoays Intermediate Court Kanawha County Justice Courts Telaving Mercor Terns Et Court Paixe Mo Gere Board of Qub- Me Works Cass Gilbert Governir Commission Board of Public Works Suet Suvernor Fiursuanes Cash Allbert Sapltel Gubett

Congress School Board Despotism Raps Election Call

A confused AP report mixes a Supreme Court scene with local education news. Charleston Independent School District voters face elections May 19 for three board seats, with incumbents Price, Wilbur, and Mrs. Sallie C D Spencer seeking re election. The board also plans polling places and staffing, and notes salary increases funded by redirected funds.

Tha Teurd Charleston Latrict Telma W. L. Price Wilbur Sallie C.D. Spencer Threes Mowers Senaerat Ochrsei Mra Spencer Willaky Democratie Teka Price Binbolbam Kuterin Pew High Rand Woll Feddhers Teschers Furis Hingergarten Olive Whiting Central High School Fernbank School Tie

Class of 100 Entered In Degree Work During Scottish Rite Reunion

A Scottish Rite reunion saw about a hundred candidates entering the third degree as many long-standing lodge members assisted. The event featured conferrals by Odell Sater Lange Linde and a roster of notable participants and observers from Charkenton, Southern Virginia, and nearby chapters, with plans for further degree work continuing.

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Further Graft Told Against Cincinnati Officers

In United States district court witnesses testified on conspiracy charges against Cincinnati detective Wren Bullerdick and two others, detailing alleged police graft and liquor shipments to stations. One witness claimed he watched thousands of dollars pass for protection, while others described bribes and whiskey deliveries to the fourth district station as part of a wide illicit revenue scheme. Findings included monthly payments to detectives and reported liquor sales totaling thousands weekly.

Cincinnati United States District Court Wren Bullerdick Jameca Haven Robert Kingey Bulleredick Haver Admin Jack Dempsey Deampany United States Mareth E. Maw Sempsey Didmas Dempsey Martha Washington Namey Gertrude Keaney Stess Ner Minnie Bates Mont Uquar William Diller Iquor

Senators Honor Glasscock Memory Tribute in West Virginia

Morgantown honors former Governor Guy W. Glasscock with state senate and house sessions adjourned early for funeral rites. West Virginia University closed to permit students to attend. services held at Hopwhite Methodist Church. governor's legacy noted as a charitable, steady administrator.

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