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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1925
Page
3
A London era report notes Oxford town council declined to pursue a cleaner streets proposal after a 29 year history of debate. The piece recalls medieval efforts to clear dirt since 1200 and mentions royal calls for town cleanliness, with historical anecdotes on taxes and appointed officials.
New York reports the Rockefeller and Nancy Carnegie begin a honeymoon voyage in a ribboned phaeton to a yacht at Fernandina, then to Merhandia, with photographers barred from the island. Dress details note the bride's Boston-based hostesses and New York attendants.
The Mundley resolution to empower Kanawha County prosecutors to hire help for investigations won 8 to 4 in the House after a procedural move delayed action. It now goes to the Senate for concurrence, with a substitute bill funding a seven thousand dollar contingency for the county attorney.
Pittsburgh reports approval of a new wage contract for iron steel and fin workers by delegates of the union. The convention, in session for days, will be addressed tomorrow by William Green, AFL president, at a conference in Atlantic City next month.
An English visit by Tsukasi, cousin of the Prince Regent of Japan, seeks to buy canaries and other songbirds for Japan. The Japanese Cirnithalos society official travels to Europe to acquire birds while Dutch-borne canaries gain popularity as pets, and goldfish may be exchanged for birds in an international trade.
Postal rate changes announced at the local post office set new prices for first, second, third and fourth class mail. Postcards will cost two cents. rates for letters, oversize items, and printed matter vary by weight and class. special delivery and indemnity fees are defined. rural and zone rate adjustments apply to parcels.
The University of Manitoba explorer leading a Brithmasenry expedition near Tendaguru in British East Africa reports discovering one of the world’s largest dinosaur skeletons. Estimates place the skeleton between 8 and 10 million years old, about 20 feet tall and up to 50 feet long.
Washington reports a naval hydrographer expects a cold summer in 1920 and a colder season next year. Lieutenant Beat George F. Beanet cites solar radiation and ocean temperatures as reasons. Lieutenant Commander Brand notes cyclonic activity as an unknown factor.
A weather outlook cites a predicted temperature drop but notes inertial factors may alter outcomes as new data emerges. The author argues ocean warmth heavily shapes climate and that solar activity previously affected weather, while British discussions focus on slang among youth amid a broad ad page boosting sales and cutting imports by 50,000 tires per month.
London reports a shift in Scotland from strong drink to coffeehouses over the past three years. National Temperance leaders cite the trend as replacing the paytte drinking houses, with MP Rosslyn Lalehen noting changes from youths in Glasgow to Whitby. They urge personal example as a remedy.
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