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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1925

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Beatt case unfolds with insanity plea and court days

In Chicago Russell T Beatt convicted of murder faces a sanity petition and new trial phase as a right to appeal, with defense and prosecution outlining delusions and life history. A jury is to be seated quickly, judge insists the issue is whether insanity arose after conviction.

Chicago Russell T Beatt Joseph Maurer Wadlows Mental Condon Beott Dave Ako Joseph B. David Thomas Scott Maurer Wan Sisin W. 3 Stewart Saalty Oxty Jaene Scott David Supreme Court Fauljah Draketegs Mabaker Hie Yéen Marcotics Cmt Opid Venicems W. A. Rittenhouse

Cardinal Begin Dies Penniless in Quebec

The late Cardinal Begin, long time archbishop of Quebec and primate of Canada, died without personal estate. His will lists only small charitable bequests while his temporal will remains public. His spiritual bequest asks forgiveness for any neglect of duty to God and man.

Quebec Cardinal Begin Canada

Huntington Men Among Entries In Checker Tourney

Entries from Huntington appear in a regional checker tournament with players from Ohio Ava and Toledo. Notable names include Berak B. Reveckds, Hamale T. J. Harrigan, Mike Licker, Dy C. W. Armack, and George Rudeips. the event is coordinated by the American Checker Association and features competitors from Ontario and West Virginia.

Huntington Secar Point Ohio Berrak B. Reveckds Hamale T. J. Harrigan Pittaberch Mike Licker Toledo C. W. Armack Prestinaten West George Rudeips Rare ‘Tiee Ambriage Joun Inbez Tereel Everasy Dan McGrae Tilemese Ontario Piyminke

Police Seek Man Identified by California Widow as Husband

In Martinez California police and criminologists probe a body found at Pacific Cellulose Walnut Creek lab. Mrs Charles Schwartz claims the remains are her missing husband Charles Henry Schwartz a renowned chemist once linked to silk industry breakthroughs. The widow seeks formal delivery of the body for burial.

Associated Press Martinez Calif Pacific Cellulose Company Walnut Creek Charles Schwartz T. Schwarts Alatcick Charles Henry Schwartz Mose Aatiaf A.B Sek Schwarts Pernit Sue Schwartz H. R. Veale Schwartz Pacific Schwarty Schwarts

DRY AGENT GETS 3 YEAR SENTENCE FOR SHOOTING

Special to The Gazetteer Lewis Aug 2 three years in the state penitentiary at Moundsville for Bostic prohibition agent who shot Harry Brown a Monroe county youth in the back last April. The jury and Judge S H Sharp imposed the term after earlier delays. Brown lingers crippled for life at Union home. Other agents faced indictments. two men bonded at 1600 each. The case spurred questions over police fire and responsibility in the incident.

Denver Fres Carl Ferry Perry Vistol Punkner Worry Stayer B. N. Bostic Monroe Moundsville Viet Cripple Harry Brown Bostic Union Malid Npine Eb Party Prohibition Brown Darry Shepherd Eny Agaltiac

Fish Die At Resort Beach After Water Depletion

On Cant Brewster Beach, 73 black fish died as water receded leaving many stranded and decomposing. The tale notes a brick oxh container and a pale residue, with a shipwrecked scent. about 100 fish washed ashore and 25 dragged into the bay by the tide.

Cant Brewster

NEA MAY ENJOIN EVOLUTION LAW IN TENNESSEE

Chattanooga August 3 John R Neal for John T Scopes convicted of violating the anti evolution law says a taxpayers petition to enjoin enforcement of the state law will be filed in United States district court tomorrow Neal plans to confer in New York with Dudley Field Malone Arthur Hare and other defense lawyers after filing the petition

Chattanooga Tenn John R. Neai Jonn T. Scopes Tentenses Unitedates District Court Neal Aline New York Dudley Field Malone Arthur Hare

Refugees of Poland receive aid measures in Germany

AP dispatch from Schenheim Germany reports steps to ease refugee distress from Poland. Interior Minister Severing orders immediate aid including 1000 blankets and wooden beds as carpenters work nonstop. A fire protection service is to be established and inflammable bedding replaced. All camp sick receive care.

Associated Press Schneidemuns Germany Thrmaanda Poland Berlin

Warriner Refuses Talks With Lewis On Wage Talks

Samuel Warriner, head of anthracite operators, rejects discussions with John Lewis of the United Mine Workers. He notes the operators sub-committee cannot be charged and warns of possible wage talks delays. Warriner urges changes to the camp personnel plan to avoid strikes and uphold the August 31 contract expiration.

Associated Proas Philadelphia Shamuel Y. Warriner Enul John Jb. Lewis Calted Mins Publi Omite Lewis Mr. Warriner W. J. Richards Palladulphi Amd Negoiia Corl and Trot Corporation Athantie City Une Miniater Severin Warriner Mitten Lewie Warrhier la Lehigh, Tau Rnd Navigation Company Chaleinah Alora’ Cantarenve

Final Word for Charles W Lau Funeral in Davenport

Charles W Lau a wealthy retired farmer was buried in Davenport Iowa with funeral orations at the home and crematorium. He prepared his speeches for both settings on phonograph records and chose in advance who would attend the service. others were excluded.

Iowa Davenport Charles W. Lau Mhfe Musica Thau

Federal Road System plan discussed by planning board

Washington August 3 The joint board on interstate highway planning opened a preliminary discussion on creating a system of United States highways with uniform markers. Tomorrow the board will meet to seek final conclusions on routes and designation. Representatives from state highway departments attended, totaling 48 members and led by Thomes Macbean and KF W James outlining public road bureaus and regional studies.

Washington Jim United States Mate Utteiatn

Belgium to Air Plans on Debt Refund

The Belgium debt commission is due in New York for negotiations. Under-Secretary Winston and Ambassador William Phillips will greet them as talks prepare to begin. In Washington, Burton and other officials reviewed the plan and a formal meeting with the Belgian delegation was tentatively scheduled. The delegation aims to finalize terms by late August as Hoover prepares to join and both sides await arrangements.

Washington Winston American Debt Commission New York William Phlitips Gelium Belgium Debt Commission Burton Ohio American Commission Tregoury Ke Hoga State Department Merchers Wny Warlington Comniagion Rynemiesion Hellcats Herlogg Hoover Smett

Road Commission Opens Bids Today For Projects

The state road commission will open bids this morning for 10 road projects including grading drainage and paving in several counties. A record number of contractors are expected to file bids, with awards likely after review. The event marks the first of four settings in August as bids are tallied by state officials.

Long Island Court Howse State Road Commission O Ternis The Commission

Haynes Ousted From Dry Post In New Regime

Washington AP A sweeping Prohibition Bureau shake up removes Haynes from all enforcement authority effective September 1, transferring duties to 24 prohibition administrators. Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair issues the order, with authority now vested in Treasury appointee Andrew. Haynes may stay as adviser until the reorganization is complete and is expected to pursue a gubernatorial bid.

Associated Press Washington Haynes Andrews Internal Revenue Blair Treasury Mqnera Prohibition United States Porto Rico Hawaii Sabia Fiviser Andrewa Tully Hin Hee Obin Siulé

Pinchot objects to Day appointment in Glass case

Governor Pinchot criticizes the proposed reappointment of U.S. Marshal John H. Glass in the middle district of Pennsylvania. In a letter to Senator Pepper he accuses the Republican machine of pushing a political ally and urges withdrawal of Glass’s name to place public welfare above party orders.

One Dies One Hurt In Norfolk Airplane Crash

In Norfolk Virginia two seaplane crew members collided and fell into Hampton Roads with Wileny H. Long aged 13 drowning and Lieutenant W. B. Win of Washington severely injured. Mrs Maurten G. Long witnessed from shore as naval authorities investigate permit relations.

Norfolk Aus Wileny H. Long W. B.win Washington Hampton Roads Maurten G. Long

Mystery in Death of School Teacher Deepened By Notes

A cryptic missive found with a teacher's body in Illinois hints at unknown threats. The note mentions labor topics and an impending film contract by the American Federation of Labor to depict labor history. Police seek clues as deciphering continues and motives remain unclear.

Illinois K. EK

Greece and Bulgaria face tension after Greek murder claim

Reports from Geneva and Paris say Greece and Bulgaria deny rising tension despite Greece accusing Bulgaria of murdering Greek citizen Niclaides at Stanmokie. Greek delegate Vassili Dendramis warns of a League of Nations appeal if Athens’s note gets unsatisfactory reply, while diplomats note frontier fortifications and calls for Balkan entente.

Geneva Greece Bulgaria Vassili Dendramis Jeasue of Nations Berne M. Dendramis Athens Sofa National League of Nations Paris M. Nicelaides Stanlmokie Equatories Legation Hextile Ath~ens Balkans Gréel Demong Nicolaides Sesid Be

Noted singer dies shock kills wife in Chicago

Charles William Clark, 38, a noted bari tone concert singer and Bush Conservatory professor, died suddenly while singing at the Joext theatre. His wife died shortly after from the shock. Clark, born in Van Wert Ohio, studied in Fort Wayne and Chicago, toured England and Europe, and lived in Chicago.

Chicago Charles Wilam Clark Bush Conservatory of Music Joext Clark van Wert Ohio Methodist Vallege Fort Wayne Ind London England Germany Helce Conservatories Tie

Mystery of crime surrounds Miss Stallman death

Reports from Mattoon and Cincinnati tie the 18 year old Miss Stallman death to letters and threats found in a cistern and at the Seaman home. Investigators note notes mention Chicago and Humbolt, with a large document unreadable, and an inquest to be called later this week as coroner rules no drowning.

Presa Mattoon Stallman Bansiuter Maa Thomas Serman Kpingter Engoner Wau Gorry Schoal Beanem Bulmance Tonya Niere Chicago First National Bank of Mtr Ira Seaman Cincinndti Mise Braltman Buring Cutoner Schilling Jtfd Charien Figtober Attorn Mies Starkman Urbana Jack Bile Cincinnati Demnite Misa Cora Silliman Mima Stalman Anna Beaman Chededa Issiater-In-Dene Mr. Seaman

Auto Drivers Who Kill Must Do Time in Morgue

In Indianapolis a stern public safety warning was issued about auto drivers causing pedestrian deaths. Police chief Herman I. Hott declared penalties to deter reckless operation of motor cars and vowed stronger enforcement statewide.

Indianapolin Herman i Hott Amd Rorane

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