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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1925
Page
6
A brief editorial notes Governor Gore's speech to the legislature as a new departure better to fix responsibility. It warns against hurried end of session practices and emphasizes that deficits or revenues hinge on legislative actions, praising the governor for clear explanations to the people amidst budget talk and last day maneuvering.
The boards of Norfolk and Western and the Virginian railways agree on leasing the Virginian by the N and W with stockholder approval and Interstate Commerce Commission review pending. Consolidation by zones looms as a national goal to reduce units and spur economy, with West Virginia poised to benefit as both lines serve the state. The Virginian and N and W are praised for prudent management and public relations, promising joint development and potential new connections within West Virginia.
A historical remark questions President Coolidge pinning social equality on shared standards. The blast targets his universal leveling approach, arguing it shifts focus from merit to sameness and invites political contention.
Pending before the legislature a House bill to strengthen state prohibition enforcement by amending sections and adding provisions. In the Senate, an ineffectual effort was made to constrain the measure.
The Gazette urges careful crafting of any new stop and search powers, cautioning against overreach that could threaten constitutional rights. It cites a fatal incident involving prohibition officers and a respected Greenbrier Valley teacher, urging lawmakers to balance enforcement with due process while supporting strong liquor law enforcement.
The Dollar steamship interests are accused of misrepresenting their payment terms for five government ships. Pacific Mail’s Gale Carter explains bids involve letters of credit and bonds, not all cash, with two-year earnings rights before cash payments, while Pacific Mail offers cash plus long secured bonds and a building fund claim. The piece closes with a somber note on public mood and a quotation about gloomy times.
A fragmented column by U V McIntyre meanders through New York life with stray references to public figures, venues, and cultural moments. The stream covers nightlife, notable personalities, and a sense of city pace, interspersed with impressions of performance and society in a bustling urban scene.
Fragmentary OCR shows scattered names, places, and events from a prose piece or column. Readable bits mention Beaton, Debord, Cassy, and Woolworth-like references amid jumbled scenes of meals, auctions, and social fixes with no coherent narrative or dates.
A fragmented piece detailing social rules amid wartime days. It mentions wedding plans and anxious crowds, with references to neighbors and the impact of conflict on manners, politeness, and personal conduct in public spaces.
A garbled prose piece references Bugs Baer and fashion topics across a chaotic text. It mentions video eras, older styles, belts, fabrics, and various fashion items. The fragment cites names, regions, and brands in a period-tinged newsroom voice, though details are unclear.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a chaotic mix of names places and phrases. It references an annual meeting, possibly in Richmond on April 2, with mentions of Chesapedke and Stockholfers and a "Weel ng bela hell" scene. No clear narrative or outcome is discernible.
Shawkley leads a fundraising push amid a contested race. Campaign organizers emphasize immediate support and list key donors and partners.
A dense compilation of radio network listings, theater notices, and musical programs across multiple stations including WEIBoston, WORChicago Tribune, WHASLouisville, WGN, and more. It notes concert times, orchestras, dance programs, and educational segments with numerous city and station references.
Baltimore report describes a giant book titled The Story of the South on the Building of the Republic, by historian Starenew More Andrews. The 6000 pound volume was crafted for display in New York for the Southern Exposition, with plans to be unveiled at a ceremony.
April 22 marks a ceremonial anniversary in the Eternal City with residents adorned in festive attire. Police and municipal workers observed a quiet day as residents enjoyed the holiday in their Sunday best amid official measures and public decor.
Washington April 21 three prohibition agents will study legal points at a meeting led by Commissioner Hynes and other officials to sharpen their understanding of law. The program aims to improve enforcement and reduce ambiguities in prosecuting cases.
Mer e Ganter and Paul Setok Sebo visited Queen Shoals area. Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell hosted a birthday gathering for their daughter Pearl. Several locals traveled to Charleston for business and social visits. The report lists many names and small hometown movements with multiple calls on kin and friends.
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