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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1925

Page

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Union Officers Prepare Fight On Court Order

Three officers of the United Mine Workers face arrest and a new injunction case as federal authorities act on a restraining order against union activities near Colliers West Virginia. Seventeen miners are cited for contempt for violating the injunction, with arrests in Wellsburg and Wheeling and a pending April 28 hearing before Judge Baker.

West Viteiia-Pittsburgh Coal Company United Mine Workers Hey West Vir- Binla-Duisburen Frank Ledvinkas William Rox Panhandle Belaire Uplu Wheeling Wellsburg Brake County United States Marabal Charles XK. Welch William H Ruker Elkins Louis Buchwald West Virginia Bere A. G. Dayton Baker Tony Robert Cotrod Pearl Basle Brouche Gaker Federal District Cour

Gore Outlines Taxation Views in State Address

Governor Gore spoke on taxation policy, advocating taxing profits for certain mature industries rather than sales. The stance, echoed after his joint session address, aligns with elements of the Hogg Brewster revenue plan. Officials hinted the approach targets manufacturing and trading sectors.

Gore Leiterature Home Success Dependa Jun Rapid Reyer Hogg-Brewster Nnance Coni Fiera Kislature Gevner Neral

Slayings in Bulgar Riots Reported in Belgrade

Jugo Slavia reports that three Labour members of the British Parliament arriving in Sofia assert that several hundred men were killed without trial after a cathedral explosion. They claim the victims were executed on the mere presumption of guilt following the blast.

Belgrade Jugo Slavia Sofia Bulgaria Sofiz

Collins' Body Freed From Living Tomb in Land Cave

The body of Collins, an explorer, is recovered after being trapped in a land cave for days. Rescue teams, including two divers, faced a deadly rock collapse that weighed on his legs. He was released at six o'clock and prepared for surface lifting. Funeral arrangements pending.

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Cincy Cops Sentenced to Prison Terms in Prohibition Case

Cincinnati April 22 A group of municipal policemen and city dry agents pleaded guilty to conspiring to violate the national prohibition law and were sentenced to prison terms. Judge Smith Hickenlooper imposed the penalties as federal authorities wage a crackdown on graft in Cincinnati and surrounding areas. Families of defendants filled the courtroom as officers and attorneys argued mercy and protection payments.

Cincinnati Ohio Village Ville United States District Court Smith Hickeniooper Broughe United States Chicinnatti Wen Federal

Famous resort destroyed by fire on Short Line Road

Salt Lake City March 2 The famous resort on the shore of the Great Salt Lake two miles west of here was destroyed by a fire today with damage estimated at upward of 800000. The flames were fanned by a 23 mile wind and spread rapidly. The bath house Meer, built in 1890 by the Mormon church, was entirely destroyed and portions of the conc cushions. The bathing section, however, was saved. The resort was being prepared for the summer season. Directors of the Salt Air company to consider reconstruction of the structure.

Salt Lake City Great Salt Lake Here Meermoan Salt Air Company

Passengers divided on fate of Raifuku Maru crew

Reported sightings of Japanese crewmen swimming or swept toward lifeboats sparked debate among passengers aboard the Homeric as to whether any of the 88 Raifuku Maru crew members survived the sinking. Authorities said every effort was made but seas were too rough to launch lifeboats.

Homeric York White Star Ner Aameria Yin Anda Whey Tuaet Cuttin Roberts Lidle Esterday MuUnice

Chest Fund Drive Urged By Hillcrest Scouts Supporters

A plea was voiced to start a chest fund drive stressing the role of Hillcrest and local scouts. Leaders named include W. A. McCorkle C. C. Dickinson W. E. Clark George W. Laid ley and Harry Silverstein as organizers.

W. A. McCorkle C. C. Dickinson W. E. Clark George W. Laidley Harry Silverstein

Wheeler Tells Jurors of All Oil Land Deals

Defense of Senator calls new witnesses and suggests case may recess pending arrival from the East. Narration covers Wheeler’s testimony about oil land deals, alleged references to distant figures, and the defense strategy to question the prosecution's evidence and timeline.

Wheeler

County measures pass legislature in Kanawha area

Fragmented report shows county measures approved in the legislature with votes on referendums. Delegates Mathews and Paolo lead the bills funding bridge construction across the Kanawha River and county road improvements. Several names and entitites appear tangled in OCR garble but indicate passage and sponsor support.

It Sounds Better to Tell Your Own Story

The piece notes how the Jones boy would grab his marbles and go home when losing a game and compares it to Charleston's evening newspaper dropping from Audit Bureau of Circulations membership after audits showing 754 and 703 copies deducted from eve ning and Sunday circulations. The Gazette remains the only Charleston paper audited by the ABC.

Emember Jones Boy Audit Bureau of Circulations Charleston Our City the Gazette

Budget Work Progress Report In House Committee

Agreement before one o'clock today in House Committee on Taxation and Finance. Paring of budget to meet revenues as available. Will work on problems this morning and present findings to delegates at the session this afternoon.

House Committee On Taxation and Finance B.G. Stuher Kodak Scontiany Rochester N.Y Bastisan Orme Ehairnuli Corti

Legality Question Raised Over Kodak Budget Plan

Reporting on a heated debate about the legality of extending a legislative session to approve Kodak budget measures. References to Rochester officials, the budget committee, and discussions about constitutional limits, with calls for action by the House and Senate and Governor.

House Senate Governor House of Dei Gee Henin Wrdas House of Delygatea Vase Eigi

Boxing Bill Vetoed by Governor Gore in Boxing Control Debate

Governor Gore vetoed the boxing bill after opposition from many in the legislature and the American Legion. The measure would create a state athletic commission to regulate boxing and wrestling, oversee 12 round matches, and establish near-vision hours. The vote to override failed 21 to 22, with debate referencing a federal judge's grand jury statement and calls for civic restraint.

Gore House George Me Glave Grand Jury United States District Court Delagate Cogar American Legion Melchile Street Rovernor Aethin Atte Athletic

Plan for New Trunk Railway System Proposed

New York April 2 tentative plan outlines a six trunk line railway network around Delaware and Hudson areas. Proposed groupings include Lehigh Valley Lackawanna and lines serving Pittsburgh area with abutting regional railways.

New York Delaware Hudson de Loree Big Feur Loree Lehigh Everil Sopidler Fieladine Michigan Ainvlor Mits Pitushareh Abtladelphis Treading Jersey Sentral New England Letugh Ffudsen

Warner Brothers Buy Vitagraph in major film deal

Warner Brothers announce purchase of Vitagraph, forming a large international film company. Termed a historic move in motion picture production, the acquisition brings together two leading studios and expands Warner Brothers operations in New York City and other regions.

Los Angeles Returns to Hangar After Transatlantic Run

The Los Angeles signals it will remain at Lakehurst due to weather and transmission. Patoka reports the carrier lying countercurrent with Patoka’s mast in a northwest wind. The navy dispatch notes a likely sunset and weakening winds before a possible westward plan.

Los Angeles Navy Hatilton Bernady Sidehurst Beftere Tormorrow Manito Lakehors Patoka Ulichr Lakehurst

Labor Negotiations In Country Aired Before Session of Publishers

Publisher labor talks aired ahead of a session as unions plan actions. President Thomason stated contract negotiations are controlled by the board of directors and association members. Meetings will be held bi monthly under the new enrollment provisions, with ratification still pending.

Diivention Board of Batorn Association Thomason Grouns Werfares Fyn

Herold Seeks Inquiry Over State Fund Irregularities

In a Senate communication introduced by Senator A C G Herold of Braxton county, charges claim state funds were deposited in private accounts by heads of departments, causing financial losses. Opponents say the move may curb inquiry while Herold presses for a judiciary investigation and a commission.

State Senate A C G. Herold Braxton County Mero Sala Othe State Trementar Johnson Senate Herald Judiciary Committee Horgid Senata Koeelvek Herold OM Pansen Senate Tehnson Wright Hague Informa m Indie Vidunin’sre

Damages Sought in Ford Publishing Suit

April 22 United States district court hears a $1.9 million damages claim against Henry Ford and the Ford publishing company. Plaintiff Aaron Sapire, attorney linked to farming cooperatives, alleges Ford articles harmed his fees and reputation and that a broader conspiracy suppressed farmer interests. The suit cites Sapire's 25 years in agricultural marketing groups and seeks relief for alleged deception of farmers.

Mhes Suited United States District Court Henry Fora Tearborn Publshing Company Aqron Sapire Wiese Night Sepheg Cain Bei Danté Said

Children Slayer Held for Murder in Ashland

Ashland, Ky. April 23. Mrs Emma Sloan confessed murdering her two children and was placed in Boyd county Jail in Callettshire on a warrant charging first degree murder issued by Judge Bo Kennedy. Commonwealth Justice Watt Prichard said the case would be before a grand jury meeting Monday, and that evidence of mental derangement would not require a sanity examination before that time.

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