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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1925

Page

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Xtra Session in Revenue May Be Short-Lived

Reports indicate the extraordinary session called by Governor Gore may adjourn after a brief period. Republicans debate adjourning for three months to consider proposed tax increases and other revenue measures. The aim is to pass revenue laws, fund state buildings, and address arms regulation, with legislative calendars focused on adjournment and local farming and business interests pressing for a pause.

Clyde H East Gore Callias Department of Public Safety Walt Bad Esteen Younty Sena Wap Yece Rman J. Later Lewis County Yoneda FH. Marsh Dear Minerality LM. Robinson Hersh Coun Dean ‘Ed

Jances E Crew Held In Mobile Jail On Serious Charge

The master and members of the crew of the auxiliary schooner Frances, captured with a cargo off the Florida coast, were jailed in Mobile awaiting grand jury action. Each pleaded not guilty and were held in bonds of 2300 dollars. About 618000 in sugar valued cargo on board when seized.

Mambera Frances Fiorida Coast Guard Get Burget de Echooner Sigguor

Kingwood Mine Guard Foils Dynamite Plot Near Coal Plant

In West Virginia a guard at the Kingwood area thwarted an attempted dynamiting of a Bernard Coal Company plant. Shots were exchanged as two gunmen fled toward Kingwood. one man believed wounded, later details unresolved. Investigators and local officials pursue the case with questions about motives and identities.

Attisnid Bernard Coal Company Kingwood West Virginia Uneve Ceasfal Upale Chie Iaistol George Holeninged Whiehmin Oo Fusthuly Bullecs F Believe Roth

Crowe to Lead Prosecution in Shepherd Murder Case

In Cricado on April 25 1981 Hubert E Crowe said he will lead the prosecution of William F Shepherd accused of murdering his millionaire ward William Nelson Meclinstey. Assistant State's Attorney Gorman and prosecutors Sharbaron Savage and Marshall will assist. Coroner Oscar Wolf said new witnesses will be called before the coroner's jury by Thursday night. Eleven witnesses for the prosecution were filed with Judge Thomas Lynch as the trial date set for March 28.

Cricado Hubert E. Crowe William Fs. Shepherd Willian Nelson Young McChintock Hin Ehimma Nelson McChintock Oscar Glyon Shepherd Oscar Wolf Thonas Lynch

Klan Members Held on Traffic Charge

Police arrested six men in Ku Klux Klan regalia directing traffic near Advent Christian church on Randolph Street during a funeral service. They were charged with interfering with traffic and released on own recognizance to appear before Judge Bobbitt in police court.

Regalia Alx Ier Ku Klux Klan Advent Christian Church Randolph Street Klan Lfal Thorne H.C. Moore A. T. Snyder Morgan W. Welle Telteet Mahon A. Johnans Tichtenamt Westfall Ciiers Clendenin Silverman Comer Laury Arkmann I Klan Regula Servial Bobbitt Lodge Will

Bulgarian judge killed on bench shocks Belgrade

Dispatches from Sofia report the president of Bulgaria's Supreme Court killed by a revolutionary who broke guard and rushed the bench. Police thwarted a planned Foreign Minister Kalfoff assassination and arrested suspected couriers in Varna and Sofia amid tension.

Supreme Court Rome Iligna Belgrade KROME Sofia Varluuy Kalfoff Varna Black Sea Buttade Cape

Fleet War Exercises Explore U S Navy Function

Secretary Wilbur stated the war game would be deemed successful if the United States fleet functions under near real conditions. Navy officials expect several days to conclude the exercise, with decisions pending based on outcomes across phases of the battle.

Washington Wilbur Nethlone United States Metal Advicas Navy Department

Woman Held Prisoner on Barge Five Years Feud Flares

Jersey City police probe a decades old feud after a young woman, daughter of one bargeman, was held captive on a coal barge for five years. Her husband’s family and the girl’s father accuse each other as authorities consider charges related to the confinement and a wedding dispute.

Jersey City Valdin Weunal

School Board Plans May Election and Commencement Address

The school board outlines a May election with two Republicans and one Democrat to be chosen. Plans include contracts for new school furniture, commencement exercises May 15 with Dr. Edwin A. Alderson of the University of Virginia as speaker, and voting places listed for multiple wards.

Aldeman Virginia University Wits Hull Edwin A. Aldarsan University of Virgina KE. Wrber Actions Board Sublie Cop. Sgeaver Bowed Bls Urpanten WA. Foster Willan i Atnana Jr. Wilans A. Thorphis Publica Eandidates Wibue Stunwend de Woof. Drier He Verdict Staats Ving Froasit C. M. Jividen Joo de Gruyter B.A Public Schoola Metal Products Cum Pany Charleston Renatrant Hhh Slan Vontrace Hyon Peo Lkeenth Company Tinkelwah Sehouk Previtvt Noa Amd Helmy Foc Iyiawhacher Patrik Sieel Kanawha Fatrick Street Qience Tharleston Leghalng F Wighey School Fifth Ward Belmy Michigan Nate Wwity Watts Street Corporation Herne Liventeest Jhs Riya Serroe

Moses Opposes Dawes Support in Senate Vote

Washington April 1 Vice President Dawes will not receive support from Senator Moses of New Hampshire in his court to praise the new vice president. Moses, a Republican, predicts a tense Senate session as he returns to Washington and comments on the reception Dawes received. He also weighs in on the German presidency, noting mixed sentiments over Von Hindenburg's appointment.

Wasthington Dawes Prashiut-Protec Senate Moses Trampshire Pht Beeinow Uyideart Teday Wien Washington Macuieed Ceneral Dawes Old Navy Ehuvel Php Ice Nturck von Hindenburg Geremousy

Atlanta Prison Center Under Investigation In March Feud

A revived poverty relief drive at Atlanta federal prison faced a corruption probe yesterday. Officials led by Warden Snook found contraband and suspect collaboration with outside figures amid a wider effort to locate the drug source.

Federal Georgia Atlantal Ath TaTitia Federal Widiny Wienin Snuok

Britain Returns to Gold Standard and Tax Cuts

London reports Britain has resumed the gold standard under Winston Churchill as chancellor. The budget cuts income tax for low earners and expands pension and insurance measures while restoring the gold standard and restricting gold exports.

Britain Tondon Winston Spencer Churchil Lie Exchequer Bank of England Degenther Churchill Chan Fia Gnld Sears Anu

Dry Fleet Seizes French Schooner Under Patrol

Reported in April 18 New York dispatches, a British or American patrol captured a French schooner after a delay near New Jersey. The cargo valued at about 150 005 dollars was taken aboard the Pioneer and taxied into port while officers investigate the seizure and the ship’s claim of repairs and a Nassau destination. A prior capture in October is noted, with ongoing inquiries into crew status and ownership.

New York Jereey Mintlee Tagitta Cusyams House Tate Coote Halifax Nassau Hehumas Erie Wort Rhury Jrk New Jong Mousmen Cmd

Culbertson Gets Bucharest Post

A garbled report notes Culbertson’s appointment to a Bucharest post amid unclear lines about diplomatic postings and associated figures. The piece references Easton and Bernanien entities in a fragmented account of foreign service moves and potential settlements.

MIDWEST POLICE PROTEST OVER COAL RATE CASE AND RAIL MATTERS

Reports from Washington April 28 describe Midwest police and coal industry groups pressing for rate adjustments and opposing lake shipments. Testimony before Interstate Commerce Commission focuses on potential harm to coal purchasers in West Virginia Kentucky Illinois and neighboring states. Authorities note broader economic stakes and rail shipping policies as key factors in the dispute.

Mid-West Wrettle Washington Brea Walldine Washington D. C Lorenzo Alte Virginia Akenticky Pennsylvania Serins Rabronda

Continue search for missing girl in Granville area

Reported today the search for 11 year old Lucille Onatterim and Earl Woods ward intensified into the sixth day of the mountain chase near Granville. A reward of 100 dollars was posted for Woods ward and volunteers from Granville Braintree Hancock and Northfield joined the manhunt.

Granvitle Lucille Onatterim Earl Woodsward Windward Uncieat Anon Soherat West Atere Ontledt Randitgy Ettacons Granville Braintree Hancock Northfield Noverhor Franklin &, Riltings Woodward

Advertising holds sway at film industry convention

The International Convention wrapped up with a plan to boost advertising across 3 699 daily papers in the United States and beyond to promote film production. Leaders announced the event would become an annual gathering with next year’s meeting set for an overseas city, possibly Paris.

LOS Angeems Uniter Fim Alan

Florida Solons Seek Protection for Flappers

A Florida House proposal aims to curb references to women nicknamed Flappers calling them dignitary protected. Representative Branch of Tallahassee introduces a resolution denouncing depictions likening young women to painted fronts and empty attics. The measure advances for future debate.

Ltherty Florida le Menuire Seri

German Cabinet Endorses Continuation After President Elect

Berlin April 28. The German cabinet met and, after a report by Chancellor Luther on his talks with President-elect Von Hindenburg, agreed unanimously to remain in office. Ministers argued the constitution does not require resignation with a new president. Some Reichstag observers doubt Hindenburg will let the current cabinet stay unchanged. Luther plans to address industrialists tomorrow on the presidential vote’s significance for internal and foreign policy.

Berlin Chanevellor Luther Wihh von Hindenburg Pfeld Marshal Non Luther Stresemann Reichstag

Weather Drives Los Angeles Flight Delay and Departure

The Weather Bureau forecast fair conditions but rain was still predicted. The airship Los Angeles, commanded by George W. Steele, was set to depart at noon for Puerto Rico once its outer cover dried after soaking and the mooring lines were secured.

Lakenuast Weather Bureau Los Angeles George W. Steele Hein Steele

Examiners Start Work on Pittsburgh Bank Books

Examiners begin inventorying the closed Pittsburgh bank after a Monday shutdown. Official actions by the state and Federal Reserve follow a director's recommendation. Bank leaders defend the financial condition and expect reopening if conditions are met.

Pittsburgh

Glasses Pail to Have Significance in Tragic Case

Chicago police questioned Frank Kocu rek, a restaurant manager and former butcher, after a woman's torso was found in a catch-basin. Authorities believe the body may be his wife, possibly killed a year earlier, with differing accounts from Kocu rek about kidnapping and infidelity. Investigations expand to Indiana where a charred, dismembered body found near Chesterton remains unidentified with two prevailing theories about origin and suspect.

Chicago Basin Gary Rail Frank Kocurek Kocurek Wroman Maine Kecurek bin Wile Anna Matylonly Detroit Littleton Litteton Dan Ueurek Peoria Agate Fort Gay Ind Ilinoie Indiana Cheaterton Simyere Pennsylvania Railroad Chesterton Uouht T. R. Phillips Reilroad Uma Red Leen A. O. Travhins Valpardino Corns Aor Porter County Miller

Reds to Get New Playing Field in Cincinnati

Obio April 28 The Cincinnati National League club plans a new stadium seating 51000 at a cost of 1500000 to be used for baseball soccer boxing and other clean sports The project aims to be home for the team and a broader sports venue announced by August Herrmann president of the Cincinnati Baseball Club. 4

Oinati Obio Coam Ta Witu Augube Herrmann Incinnati Baseball Club Phis

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