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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1925
Page
1
President of Miner's Union refuses further negotiations with operators in a letter to Warriner. He rejects additional arbitration and reiterates the union stand for wage increases and a check off system. The outcome ends hopes of averting the anthracite strike as last arbitration is deemed fatal to miners.
In Atlantic City a gruff exchange centers on mine costs and arbitration. John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers rebukes Anthony Warriner of the operators conference, rejecting demands that would raise mine costs and dismissing arbitration as a remedy. Lewis signs off, indicating no willingness to arbitrate further.
Wallace Idaho Aug 5 two workers Vic Rela and Frank Carlson of Wallace escaped suffocation when Lake Gulch forest fire reached a mine portal they were tunneling in. Firefighters entered after more than an hour to rescue them a thousand feet underground. Fire threatened Taft and Salter Montana as 250 firefighters struggled to contain it.
Noah Harrison suffers a setback when Minne the old mare kicks his headlights out, leaving him in darkness. Constable Walter Holstein warns to take it slow after cucumbers cause cramps, while Harold Johnson’s party in Charleston ends tangled and late. Mr McConnell travels for Jon W Sparkes and buys two dozen cucumbers as part of week’s events along Big Coal River.
New York August 9 The stage was set for the final act of Cinderella romance as Edward W Browning foster father of Mary Louise Spns announced an annulment move saying Mary is at least five years older than the sixteen she claimed when applying for adoption Browning said he is through and has decided the adoption would not stand He cited evidence that Mary is older and that the adoption served only to place her as a companion to Dorothy Sunshine Browning He accused misinterpretation by the court and stated he will not adopt another child in the future The case involved a court conference with Queen County officials and a department official as authorities consider the implications for the girl and her guardianship
RWAMUSCOTT Aug 9 Secretary Hoover returned from a week of conferences with President Coolidge on the anthracite situation and aviation. The President expects miners and operators to resolve the coal dispute without federal action and plans no general aviation ban. A proposed use of the Navy dirigible Los Angeles for freight and passenger transport is under study. Coolidge will meet with Director Lord and budget officials, then host Hoover at White House, with Plymouth Vermont trips planned and return after Labor Day.
Authorities pursue six armed men who robbed a United States mail truck, taking eight bags of mail and escaping amid heavy traffic. Two women were questioned by postal inspectors and released. In Clarksburg, John and Emmett Lewing will begin life terms for the Clark Rey murder. A separate report notes a failed robbery attempt in Kilianen.
Washington authorizes longer stay extensions for certain newcomers who apply directly to the immigration commissioner at the port of entry. The order, issued under a public notice, is signed by the general of immigration with the approval of the acting secretary of the interior. Extensions apply only to the first application. subsequent filings go through Washington and the port of entry offices.
State troops set up camp at Kanawha City drawing visitors on their first day in years. The 180th Virginia regiment prepared for training, with about 1,000 guardsmen from southern and central West Virginia, while crowds arrived by ships and vehicles. Observers praised the organization, facilities, and troop movement as families looked on during a holiday weekend with heavy traffic and tents rising around the area.
Washington reports a Democratic plan for a western tour led by Widfield to rally farmers against the current administration. The trip covers Nebraska to Washington state with stops in Colorado Utah California Oregon Idaho South Dakota Wisconsin and more. A party candidate predicts farm discontent will drive support.
Dr Percy Morgan and Dr Frank Morgan conclude a two week tent evangelistic series in Charleston. Crowds overflow the old capitol tent as listeners praise the simple Christian message, with plans for future meetings and Morgan family return to conduct further studies.
A string of Sabbath day accidents left multiple victims. Hilard and Karl Stein, aged 17 and 1 respectively, died after drownings or crashes while others, including Katherine Linegouver of Pittsburgh and a group of travelers from Campbells, sustained injuries. Details of the accidents remain scarce as authorities investigate.
A Bryan memorial service at North Shore Congregational Church in Chicago honored T. Ralston as he recalled William Jennings Bryan and praised his eloquence, dignity, and loyalty. The event referenced Dayton Tenn and noted surrounding unrest with property damage and injuries in the village.
The capital rally drew Klansmen to Arlington for a large display with a wreath at unknown soldiers’ tombs and speeches by leaders from Columbus Ohio and others, while in Oakland Charles Henry Schwartz, linked to a Walnut Creek murder plot, shot himself after police closed in, ending a nationwide search.
Funeral services for Mrs. Anta Taylor Hawkins, who died Friday night, will be held at 2 o clock at Baptist Temple. Active pallbearers include Lang, Mundt, Gallagher, Henshaw, Meracher and Wehrle. Honorary pallbearers are O., Di Ira oy Champe, Salilvan, Abney, Thompson and Young. Cemetery arrangements set for Spring Hill.
A nationwide investment bank, Lawrence Stern and Company, is announced by William Wriley, A I Laskar, John Chonan, Lawrence Stere and others. The firm will operate as an investment banking house, underwriting and distributing securities. Temporary offices have opened and operations will begin with client participation in its initial phase.
Reporters describe Dawes arriving in Omaha barefoot with worn shoes and a pipe missing, as he chats with locals during a winter vacation stop. He jokes about a large fish story and warms up to questions from the crowd and officials at the station.
Aug 6 Chicago armed robber entered the State and Lake theater office from a lobby entrance, threatened five people with a revolver, and stole a package containing Saturday and Sunday receipts. He fled into a crowded lobby and vanished. Police found no witnesses. William A. Singer, manager, confirmed the theater operates daily from noon to 11 p.m. and that the bandit demanded the cash before vanishing. George Burdick, assistant manager, aided the heist by handing over the receipts.
Aug 2. Sayer Hyatt says at Democratic convention William G McAdow asked him to consider vice president on a McAdoo ticket. He refused and sought Hearst to intercede for Gov Hearst. Hylan accuses Tammany of ingratitude for backing James J Walker in the primaries. A Brooklyn Civic Club protest claims 20,000 Democrats oppose his selection.
American aviators arrive near Casablanca to join French forces in North Africa. The unit will train at the decalying eld and prepare for a landing as U.S. and French forces coordinate. The Nadon downriver steamer and other vessels carry contingents toward Casablanca and Oran for further assembly and reception by local authorities.
In a dawn raid on a tourist camping resort between this city and Point Martin, Pa, Deputy Floyd Beyaugha and trooper Paul McCluny were injured while quelling a disturbance at a dance. Revaughn was shot. both officers were hospitalized. Several arrests were made as searches for Watter Collinge and Dayton Sieler continued.
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