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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1925
Page
1
A visiting delegation reports a temporary freeze in funding negotiations as war accounts remain unsettled. In Brussels, the Alien Cabinet convenes an urgent session to assess the evolving situation following discussions in Washington.
Washington August 13 a temporary pause in funding Belgiums war debt to the United States was called as a visiting delegation awaits new instructions from its government. The Belgian cabinet met in Brussels to consider the evolving talks while American commissioners Melton and Smout prepared to brief President Coolidge in a weekend visit. Negotiations remain unsettled though progress is described as satisfactory with a new Belgian proposal under review.
Charles C Guenther of Pittsburgh was elected President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles succeeding Otto Deluse of Indianapolis who became chair of the board of trustees. Michael Burna of Hamilton Ohio was elected to succeed Guenther as Vice President. Grand trustees are authorized to choose the next convention site with Seattle Washington mentioned as a possible choice. Also Pittsburg recalls Fattsburgh news of a baseball move with Mant recalling George Hass from Birmingham and Oldham joining from Des Moines.
The text speaks of young Chinese students in Pilliamy town Mass and Calman area as pivotal in shaping the nation's future. It references foreign policy readjustments, reader influence, and a global movement, noting arrests and tensions while stressing the perceived power of a rising domestic group.
The Forrareth Herald editor De We J. Grate of Chicano charges elders with causing youth sins by endorsing books designed to mislead and corrupt youth. He argues that adult actions shape young minds, not youth themselves, and urges accountability for elder influence.
Olivet, Ming for the purpose of war international essay, a Supreme Court judge said the people are sick of war as a means of settling disputes. She urged laying down ten commandments between nations including thou shalt not war and thou shalt not oppress. She argued the world court could not exist while war is tolerated. She predicted outlawry of war as humanity’s next step and noted a US Congressional proposal to join the world court within five years.
Alpena Michigan August 1 The divorce trial of Gonzresumin Frank De Seurt, begun last November, concluded this week. Judge Emerick said he would render a decision in about five weeks, citing impecunious circumstances of the feminine defendant. Attorney for the plaintiff contended grounds for divorce included conduct within the home and estrangement, while defense denied adultery. Testimony included Mrs Scott and Miss Inne Kennedy, Scott's secretary, with both depositions suggesting possible indiscretion by either party. The couple has been separated since December 22, 1922, with Mrs Scott living in Washington and Detroit and the defendant residing in the case.
Dayton Ten Aux and the Bryan Memorial Association faced a sharp denouncement of Clarence Darrow by A T Stewart as Judge John T. Heuleten denied charges that Darrow used the trial for political aims. The proceedings highlighted calls to raise funds for an endowed institution with a goal of five million dollars.
Prohibition Director Merrick reports a rising tide of real pre war beer entering the east. Three carloads seized by agents in Merrick's district bring total in 30 days to an estimated 1,000 barrels valued at 300,000. Breweries in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts blamed for increased traffic, with imports traced from Scranton onward and shipments from Canada widening the border flow. Investigators map offending districts across the middle Atlantic and target freight routes for beer consignments.
An Edmonton report recalls a Yukon prospectors daughter aged 16 who rode 30 miles down the Upper Laird river in a capsized boat after her father drowned. She survived by clinging to the craft, fashioning a paddle from a flattened oar, and guiding to shore before reaching Old Fort Laird.
The elite road commission opened bids on several paving, grading, and drainage projects across Cabell, Webbing, Upshur, Wyoming, Tyler, Mingo, Braxton, Nicholas, Mineral, Raleigh, Boone, and other counties. Several bids were rejected or held for federal approval, with costs ranging from about 16,000 to over 208,000 dollars.
Aug 12 report says Ohio Federation of Labor will investigate armed actions against unions in Meigs County near Pomeroy. Meigs County officials allegedly told West Virginia delegates to avoid staying in town, while banners signaled West Virginia organizing efforts. Delegates faced gunton evection claims amid coal wage disputes and the Whar controversy, with no arbitration by John Tes.
Veron Bays of Bout Chiipins township died yesterday when a tractor overturned on Motrest avenue crushing him. The 18 year old was the son of George and Mrs. Bays and is survived by his parents and sister. Funeral services set for Saturday at St. Seventh Church with burial at Smith Creek.
The report notes Dr Taylor to pastor the First Methodist in Baton Rouge replacing Dr Britton Taylor exchanges pastorates with Dr Crister as the local pastor. President Coolidge plans a motor trip to Louisiana with officials and military aides, traveling tomorrow to Pine Sopau church, then Baton Rouge.
Barton reports the vessel completed its first trans Atlantic voyage with a crew earning at least 100 dollars monthly, nearly double typical wages. The ship Uncldn made multiple crashes during fitting, hauled auto parts to Bordeaux and other ports, and returned with Belgian silver sand for manufacturing. A robbery occurred as a mail pouch was stolen from a Chicago Burlingtion and Quincy train messenger, with the thief fleeing by car.
Newark Aug 18. Officials of the Ford Motor company refused in part that the Kearney plant, usually employing 4910 to 600 men, was idle and did not confirm reports of shutdown tied to planned radical innovations in Ford car machinery. Private inquiries among traffic officers trolley operators gatemen and shopkeepers near the plant indicate the plant has been practically idle for two weeks.
Tom L. Livety, president of the United Mine Workers of America, arrived in Philadelphia with aides for a stay at Bellevoir Stratford hotel. Reporters asked about developments in the strike. Lewis indicated no major changes, noting the headquarters move was mainly for convenient inter communication with miners.
Aug 13 reports from Clarsburg show the Seventh Day Baptists planning the church work at Salem and Wheel in a full commission session. Members include Bond Salem presiding, Rev Wil Javad Burdick Plainfield N J general secretary, Meg E Winshaw Milton Wis recording secretary, and others from Great Kills New York Chicago and Milton Wisconsin. Barbara Marr, motion picture actress, is reportedly in seclusion for several days due to throat and intestinal illness.
Kansas City dispatches report William Sangwin of Merrington Kansas missing after his touring car was found abandoned with license plates removed. He is a manager at Farmers Union elevator and last seen leaving his home in Merrington. Also noted is Everett Adams, a Wilmington Ohio teen, confessing to first degree murder in the A R Clawson case in Sedalia Missouri after tracing clues from a Garden City Kansas crime. Adams described the shooting, body disposal, and later arrest with police involvement, while the Clawson investigation continues.
A curious case from Loudon Heights shows tensions between city police and county sheriffs deputies. Caperton family home near the riverbank becomes focal as nightly noises and a shanty draw official attention, prompting a tense call to state police headquarters and Major O Connor for guidance.
MOUNDSWILL Aug 13 Laughn Field mid way service station for air planes between Washington and Dayton has been abandoned by the government. A telegram received today from Wheeling states the Sinevear lease was invalid and the government paid rent to owners. Temporary arrangements to service army planes at Uniontown Pennsylvania were made. Captain TH. A. Bluenin in charge said he had not been informed of abandonment. If Wheeling residents do not secure a landing field the site may be lost to the district, with about 4000 planes and 12 000 people having used it in four years.
Washington reports MacMillan and Byrd led Greenland bound planes struggling with cringeweth and storms. Low-lying calms, fog, and ice hinder landfall at a potential Bett stad fjord base as fuel and food supplies must be staged from water. Ten flights planned when weather clears to establish a temporary base and resume exploration of unmapped territory.
Special to The Gazette Pittsburgh August 13 A Charleston boy 12 year old Hayman Runskew of Lock She Foard vanished after being lured into a car by Myrtle Moore alias Myrthe Suldenko. His parents Homer and wife travel to Pittsburgh to aid in the search and offer a 200 dollar reward. Police found the boy abandoned with stolen property, later he fled again. Authorities say the girl driver claimed the act was under pretenses from the concern. In Wisconsin Os needed note Wilcox of Eau Claire was chosen by the Republican party as United States Senate candidate on the fourth ballot after a near unanimous convention vote.
Saint bones believed relics of Saint Christina rest in a piano box on American soil today as preparators plan transfer to the Catholic Center in Cleveland. The shipment represents a fundraising effort tied to erecting a “home of… eaten” in Ohio, with Cleveland leaders listed among donors.
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