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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1925

Page

6

State Athletic Commission Endorsed by Legislature

The Gazette urges Governor Gore to sign a bill creating the State Athletic commission to regulate wrestling and boxing. It argues the measure legalizes no new sports, allows licensed clubs to charge admission, saves Legion posts from high license fees, and could yield about one hundred thousand dollars yearly with modest travel costs and no salaries for commissioners.

American Legion State Athletic Commission Gore Gazette Legion Athletic Commission

Teapot Dome hearings wrap as key testimonies resume

Stewart head of Standard Oil Indiana returns to testify after gaps in questioning. Osler, whose evidence was crucial, reappears after a long lion hunt. Doheny visits Albert Fall at his Three Rivers ranch to round out the scene.

Teapot Dome Stewart Standard Oil Company of Indiana Osler Doheny Albert Fall Three Rivers

Conservation bill advocates state wide wildlife plan

The house bill 410 aims to conserve West Virginia forests streams and wildlife with a $150000 annual protection fund drawn from hunting and fishing license fees plus federal support. Endorsed by the United States chief forester the measure is urged before the session ends to avoid delay.

West Virginia Clark McNary United States House of Delegates

Conservation urges action on bill 410 before session ends

Governor Gore supports conservation and is expected to sign the measure if enacted. Citizens are urged to push house bill No. 410 through before the legislature finishes. President Coolidge expressed sympathy for M Herriot, prompting French coverage about meddling, though his intent was likely not malicious.

Gore Coolidge M. Herriot

Elwood Haynes and the birth of America's automobile

A tribute to Elwood Haynes, Indiana inventor of the first American automobile, noting his July 4, 1874 test in Kokomo, his role in launching a global car industry, and his innovations such as aluminum auto construction and tungsten chrome steel. The piece praises his education at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Johns Hopkins, his shift from teaching to practical science, and his lasting impact on transportation and industrial progress.

America Indiana Elwood Haynes Kokomo Haynes Mwood Haynes Edwood Haynes Worcester Polytechnic Institute Johns Hopkins University Edison

Receiver Appointed for Pung Chow Mah Jongg Maker

A receiver has been appointed for the Pung Chow company once a leading domestic Mah Jongg set producer. The collapse is blamed on the crossword craze waning and warm weather diminishing the boom.

Pung Chow Company

Public taste versus billboard plan at union station

The Kansas City Star protests a proposed flower billboard in the station yard calling it a display of jaw dropping lack of taste. It argues the union station is Kansas City's entrance and deserves a dignified setting after bonds and a 2 million dollar Liberty Memorial effort. Chicago is cited as a cautionary example of law breaking culture.

Kansas City Gotham Washington Columbus Station Plaza Union Station Jayness

Broadway Actors And Such

A fragmented theater column notes turbulent life among Broadway actors. It cites putative egos and rivalries, mentions of hotels and tours, with references to performers, agents, and the press. A separate item reports Dorothy Tiuye Beauty offering treatments to unemployed women on Fifth Avenue, highlighting free trials for jobless applicants and a clinic launch.

Dorothy Tiuye

Silly quarrels over poetas, critics, and censorship in New York

A fragmented 1925 Letter from O. O. McIntyre recounts disputes over poets and a famed writer named Te, noting lawyers and officials, the theater scene, and public reactions. The rambling text catalogs names, places, and accusations while commenting on artistic vulgarity and censorship.

West Virginia Edits On Child Labor and Federal Power

A historical editorial discusses West Virginia’s stance amid federal child labor debates. It critiques centralized authority, notes amendments tried and defeated, and argues for uniform state efforts while warning against continued federal overreach. The piece reflects national mood and calls for continued advocacy to secure protections for children in industry.

Thia Eevery Washington Salties Chin Area Tran Jebor Ja Tia Marion Ney Bils Willy Ainensinesk

The Wapitel Fraud Intercepted Messages Question

A reader asks about intercepted messages tied to a headline The Wapitel Fraud and questions if ordinary wording was used to mislead readers about the Capitol tapping in Washington. The inquiry implies concern over interpretation and sourcing of the published claim.

H.C Chatigaton

York Show: Wed Geneon a The Wheeling Intelligencer

York show details appear in The Wheeling Intelligencer highlighting Wednesday events. The note mentions Geneon referenced within the week’s listing, with focus on local happenings and program notes.

Wed Geneon the Wheeling Intelligencer Schecting Wy Va

Bugs Baer Delivers Eccentric Almanac of Royal Plans

The contorted raillery claims a mix of jokes and political pokes about Prince of Wales and imagined plans. It touches on marriage, neighbors, and a franchise in jest while punctuating a broader satire of public figures and power.

Baer

State House Briefs From Fragmented River City Page

Disjointed clipping reports a state house event with scattered names and places. Mentions Secretary of State and various individuals and locations in a jumbled summary, with unclear actions or outcomes.

Fragments From a Provincetown Page of Poems and Promises

A fragmented OCR reads like poetic jottings and stray notes about spring, safety slogans, and local concerns. It mentions girls in knickerbockers, wardens, and hiring trends as the season approaches, with doubts about what the coming spring will bring.

Real Estate Transfers List From County Creek Area

Real estate transfers recorded yesterday at the office show multiple property dealings. Charles BH Raaten purchases lot 20 block of First Security Side addition to St Albans for 2500, Brown to Denver Town gains interest in two lots in Gain Creel district for 2500, Daverton Land Company to Riedy Brbees in the Daverton addition for 500, Kmiasantley to Myers Jr in Waashingem district for an amount stated, Miller and others sell lot 14 block A Wanrowon for 5000, Charleton to Malem in Fitzgerald addition for 3000, Shure to Seagak jot S10 in Munkey subdivision Montrose for 0, Sarah Margin to W.B. Hunt tract of Fogetes in Wikt district for 460, and Yours to MM Coges lot 1 lock Hart Hid addition to Rt Athans.

Cannty Creek Moullen, CO Raaten Aiden St Albans Wit Kot Brown Denver Teown Taek 2 Auin Creel Davverton Land Company Riedy Brbees Daverton Laddition Kmiasantley Myers, Jr Diaietes Gore OW. Miller Uthert Wyoming Street Sarah F W.B. Humt Fogetes Wikt Mm.coges Rt Athans

Day in Washington and World Fair shipments noted

Fragmented text reports Ivexiient Coolidee delivering 9 Poinddrees to the women's world fair at Cahicnan. Mentions elections of service men for the MacMillan polay expedition and protests to the war department. References U N and foreign governments, Major General Wood, and a projected spending update of about 500 Hanine in communities to be visited.

Cahicnan MacMillan Pepocmeen Wood Ecumenice Anc Pawel

Community Event Delights Chelvan Ladies Club Guests

Members of ue ladiew Bidwits clase were entertained Wednesday Night with a long guest list of Chelvan and Mrs. Tring Williams. Attendees included Mrs. Nellie orem APs. Med Stack and many others, as well as Miss Juanita tastings and Mrs. Archur. The evening featured visits, conversations, and light refreshments during the revival period led by Mrs. WB Hastings and Mrs. thodr Heke.

Ue Ladiew Bidwits Clase Tring Williams Nellie Orem Med Stack Dit Wurmis Chelvan Smithy Mire Feta Simith Elo Masthigs Berth Adhinx Rhada Rhada Exkinn Mrs. Beha Heine, Mra. Betsy Cling Mrs See Ant Coanmell Bevel Mestemwell Vickers Mary Quatiee Mere Mare Mulks Bred Moutwar Russell Rinnehe Porter Duchyline Ian Mist Juanita Arthur i Hmith Hastings Thodr Heke Juanita Drustines Katie Wi Yorent Archur Haney Hell Massuy Howe

Window Dressers Use Crowd Psychology

Germany April report studies how shoppers line up at window displays observing crowd positioning. The study records 189 people at left, 177 on the right, and seven at the toy, noting varied reactions and a later trial during observation.

Germany T—Ayir Wwlew Parsons

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