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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1925

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Six Year Old Lad Killed by Car on Barrier Street

A six year old boy, Oren Bush, was fatally struck when he darted from behind a parked car into the path of a slowly moving vehicle on Barrier Street near Broad. J H Lobnitz of Kanawha City, driving slowly, could not prevent the collision. he was arrested on $5,000 bond for manslaughter, pending inquest as witnesses describe the tragic accident.

Oren Bush Marst Ind Barrier Street Broad Élreciy J. H. Lobnitz Lobnitz Lumber Cm Lebnitz Marrler Street Ebnitz Labnitz Abe Mae

Leak of Senate Secretary Dies in Capital

Washington April 24 George Sanderson of Chiag s secretary to the United States Senate since May 191% died tonight after a heart attack. He was 75 years old and had been ill only a short time. Funeral arrangements have been completed. Sanderson, a familiar figure in the Senate for six years, was born in Hamilton, Chi, and graduated from the naval academy in 1474. He served two years in the navy before entering the transportation business and later railroad construction in Mexico when appointed secretary of the Senate. He is survived by a widow Ella Alasmore Uips of Chicago and a son Wl Sanderson of Baltimore.

Washington George Sanderson Chieags United States Senate Sanderson Sud- Aly Hamilton Chis Naval Academy Navy Waa Mexico Senate Ella Alasmore Uips Chivaco Wl Sanderson Baltimore

Miners Trapped in Hecla Mine Rescued Alive

Rescue crews freed seven miners trapped by a fire in the lower workings of the Hecla mine near Burke. They used a pump to fight flames and smoke, enabling safe exit about 1 PM. Old timer Unto led the firefighting effort beneath ground, with the Star tunnel heavily affected and the 39 foot level station destroyed.

Wallace Idzsho Areen Minners Hecla Burke Fercue

Crisis Looms for Bulgaria Chiefly in Insurrection

Berlin April 24 The German foreign office received reports that Bulgaria faces extreme danger and that government control may falter. Bulgarian minister to Berlin Professor Methody Bopon claimed conditions in the country are quiet, but private dispatches indicate a planned Bolshevik insurrection aimed at seizing Bulgaria to support Communist aims. Military courts in Sofia pursue suspects ruthlessly.

Berlin Germ Foreign Office Methody Bopon Fla India Werman Foreign Alters Bolshevists Bulgaria Commuaniam Haikans

Woman Believed Slain by Husband in Portmouth

In Portsmouth Ohio on April 24 the body of Mrs. Thomas Miaulan was found along the coast road near Little Mardor Foed with throat cut. Police traced a bloody trail about a mile to a clump of bushes where signs of a struggle and a baby carriage were found the carriage stained with blood. They believe the husband dumped the baby carriage and fled seeking aid. the husband is being sought as the spouse had separated months ago and she was due to sue for divorce next week.

Portsmouth Thomas Miaulan Coast Road Boulevard Little Mardor Foed

Coolidge Keeps Ship Sale Policy Quiet

Washington April 24 President Coolidge favors a hands off stance toward the Shipping Board actions on the Dollar interests five steamers operated by the California Orient line. He has declined further action after learning several board members opposed the sale and a suit suggesting government interference faded. A temporary restraining order was dismissed, and counsel for the Pacific Mail indicated possible further moves to block the sale.

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Wythe, Vu Ape Stop AHL Chath Wealthy Fermen

Wythe and Vu Ape face trial in county court on a murder charge tied to the Klil ims case. Fred Price and his father West Price were shot dead, with Merten Jro wounded. A $25,000 bond was set for the defendant, to be tried later.

Wythe AHL Chath Fermen Rve Vonrad Areult Mane Siarentut Fred Price Price West Dipioe Merten Jro St. Lair Clie

Lincoln Teacher Dies After Collapse During Session On Thursday

Miss Mae Kennedy a 27 year old Lincoln Junior High School teacher collapsed at the end of Thursday classes and died next morning after being taken to a local hospital. She taught there five years and had recently recovered from illness. Principal Gertrude M Reynolds praised her as a fine educator as grief spread through the school and community. Funeral plans were to be announced, with burial at Sletersville.

Mae Kennedy Lincoln Junior High School Sehowly Miss Kennedy Beca Ie Atudente Maurtain State Hospital Natlya Maren Mea J. Kennedy Ager Stanler Sletersylle Mites Kennedy ASW Perry Virginia Trent Gertrude M. Reynats Lincol Mixa Kennedy Migs Krennatty

Senator Wheeler Acquitted of Using Office Influence

The jury in Great Falls returns a not guilty verdict after more than two hours deliberation. Senator Wheeler smiles as the decision is announced amid crowd reactions and political tension.

Lile Great Falls Mon Senatue Burtoy KK Wheeler Department of the Interior

Plans NY Chicago airway venture

A historic note describes Harnia Hartney, vice president of a General Dancer group, spearheading efforts to establish a new flight service linking New York and Chicago. The move signals expansion in air transportation with potential competitive routes and schedules.

New York Chicago Airway Harnia Hartney Qenerad Nascieshesco Wawntoy Sept Chicago

Bittner Arrested In Contempt Case In Clarksburg

Clarksburg April 24 Van a Bittner a labor leader from the United Mine Workers of America was arrested this afternoon by Deputy United States Marshal Plehmend and brought to jail but released on bond for $6000. The case, based on contempt charges in a suit by Judge A. G. Daston, centers on union activities and mine production in Northern West Virginia.

Clarksburg van A? Bittner Latern Paniner United Mine Workers of Aner Ragrment United Staten Ministal Fagunetion Sa A. Gi. Dastoniva Fairmont Ming Chrauehoneheyeleen Georg S. Brvekett Comective Vce Northern Virginia Natee Wlbon Weat Virginian Tela Union Net Desue Stytenpeatt Vin A. Tilttnen Wailea Weat Virgina Anther Clarkaburne Adenainiz Hragkeeti

Dynamite Halts Cigarette Blaze At Prominent Store

In a dramatic blaze stopped by dynamite, authorities battled a large fire at a central store. Firefighters faced intense heat as flames threatened nearby homes and the water supply. Several witnesses described loud detonations and rapid responses, with property damage reported including a near total loss of the William Taint store and surrounding dwellings.

Athens Kaden William Taint Adderteus Sald

Engrossed Bills Move Through Heated Late Session

A chaotic closing session transacted much business as delegates passed measures under suspension of constitutional rules. Bills enacted late at night included engrossed senate measures and a disputed insurance provision. debate focused on solvent members and the state name for colored men and women. The house considered pensions, changes to insurance and hospital provisions, with amendments adopted and others tabled amid party disagreement.

Iower Awas Winn Senate Martie Paris de Kedison Twlesate Novotwe Lielegate Hall Watnel Amo Imente Dhe Insurance Peetenis Jefferson

Extraordinary session planned to act on revenue bill

Governor Gore will call a special session of both houses to act on the revenue and budget measures after the regular session ended. Lawmakers face a crowded agenda as many bills died with adjournment and officials seek to extend beyond a one day window to finalize finances and appropriations.

Clyde H. Has Lextsiauors Wuvernor Jinra Bill Lwwia Chatman Mnen Thalsclons Senate House Manson Te Solon Gore Charleston Sone West Virginia

Legislature Ends Night With Three Cent Gas Tax

After interhouse disagreement the Legislature adopted Senate amendments to set a three cent gasoline tax. Conference committees wrestled with the issue through the night, with initial proposals of four cents and later a three and one half cent option discussed before the final three cent substitute was approved by the House amid late sessions and budget considerations.

House Senate House of Selegates Brewstert

Garry Herman and Others Indicted in Saint Louis Case

Garry Herrmann owner of the Cincinnati National League club and seven others were indicted after a vailed yesterday a booster club gathering on the Statler Hotel seventeenth floor. Warrants name John Ross and others including Leon Schwab CC Hall B Borgen William Peed Marty Osman Burt Barton. The bonds were set at 5000 for Herrmann who signed his own and others planned equivalent sureties. No one was held.

Saint Louis Wederat Watfana Postaesatan Iguez Garry” Herrmann Cincinnati Vaid Yasterday Statler B. Borgen William Peed Marty Osmaan Burt Barton Cinecinnati Favitia Heremann

Mrs Reed Wins Highest Vote in D A R Nomination

Mrs Robert J Reed of Wheeling won the highest vote among seven candidates for vice president of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington. Reed led with 127 votes, while the runner up Mrs Jan He Hines of Tinian received 2,102 votes.

Robert J. Reed Wheeling Pressdenis Kenora Ars. Reed Iti Ma Cain Jann He Hines Tinian

House Refuses to Call MecClintic to Task for Flaying of Legislators

A resolution condemning federal judge George W. MecHingie for remarks about the state legislature was introduced by Delegate Mondows of Kanawha County. After debate, Mondows withdrew the resolution as the body moved to table the tabling motion amid strong opposition from delegates including Handley Underwood Hall and Cogar. The discussion referenced an alleged insult from the jurist and a planned petition to protect the legislature from such statements.

House MecClintic Howey George W. MecHingie House of Delegates Joh Mondows Kanawha Mondows Handley Konawhe County TM. Underwood Tyler County Hall Wétent County Rendittlon Wan Cogar Webster Wetzel Gree Klin Wyether Lelegate Cogar Underwood Fin McClinthy

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