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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1925
Page
1
The Navy Department remains optimistic about MacMillan's surveying expedition to distant territory. Delays appeared possible due to unexpected speed and initial exploration hurdles, but recent reports indicate trials may begin soon, with the expedition advancing toward its planned objectives and overall mission completion.
The Navy reports progress on the MacMillan Arctic expedition aiming to survey a large Polar sea area. Three airplanes are already airborne, with a supplementary base planned near Kilamere Island to support routes to Cape Thomas Hubbard, as weather permits.
A widespread gasoline price cut was announced today by Standard Oil of New Jersey, lowering wholesale prices across its eastern territory by one cent, the second reduction in a week. Independent operators and others, including Sinclair and Gulf, followed with cuts. Authorities expect further reductions as stocks remain high, with New York headquarter plans noted. Gasoline consumption nears eleven billion gallons for 1925, following a prior month total of 1.7 million gallons in July.
Lakehurst New Jersey August 14 The navy dirigible Shenandoah departed at 7 20 for Newport Preparations for a first flight as an armed airship proceed The vessel is to reach Newport later today and then return to its mast for tests and potential sea landing setup with plans to station patrols and observe beacon operations
An incident in Albany involving a twelve year old boy named Walter leads police to detain him after taking part in a street event. Officers state the boy refused to cooperate and they placed him in a patrol car to calm him. Witnesses describe the scene as tense but the officers say they acted to restrain the youth.
In a riotous Friday the 13th ceremony at 1 13 PM in cell number 33 of a British convict slip, thirteen couples wed amid 13 mirrors and 14 black cats. Guests awarded prizes totaling cash and jewelry, with brides each holding a black kitten. Named participants include Albin Bernish Chicago May Merry Sioux City Arthur Hy an Bida Cheatra Chris Charles H. Williams and Victuele Christie.
In Montreal on August 14 Australia reached the third round by defeating Canada 6-0 5-3 8-4 in doubles. Gerald Patterson and John Rawken beat Willard Crocker and Mark Wright to eliminate Canada and set up a tie with Spain or Japan winner.
The Prince of Wales arrived at Montevideo aboard H M 3 today landing after the ship anchored. He plans to visit Uruguay Argentina and Chile before returning to England.
Gov Smith faces open attack as he backs State Senator Walker and pledges help to defeat Mayor Hylan. Cohalan, Walker's manager, denounces irregularity while Brooklyn leaders warn of a growing fight. Sczreiber touts the Tammany platform for relief from congestion and school facilities.
Jrsenti Jackson confesses with Harry Johnson and Philip Robinson to planning a mail theft involving a registered mail voucher. The trio fled on arrival, two escapees pursued as authorities seek accomplices in Chicago and Hookland. Jackson, with prior prison time, faces conspiracy charge. value of stolen items unclear.
In Kansas City on August 14 the federal government pursued a charge against a prominent dry leader who admitted drafting a threat letter to Andres W. Morion, treasury secretary. A potential violation cites sending indecent communications to incite murder or assassination, with penalties up to five years in prison and a $6,000 fine.
Governor has not named a candidate to fill the vacancy on the state road commission. Reports say Senator H. P. Hendhaw was avoids to succeed Oy, I A. Stephen, but the governor has narrowed the list and shown difficulty in choosing the proper man. No decision or announcement time indicated.
At Camp Knox Kentucky, about 4000 Kentucky and nation guardsmen complete a two week encampment. A report cites disqualification of Adjutant General Kehoe for lacking required service. Governor Fields receives a recommendation amid claims of ungentlemanly conduct and disciplinary actions.
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission declined to cut freight rates on hard coal but cut rates on West Virginia coal. The move aims to help WV operators reach markets and may influence a regional strike, with operators planning to expand markets in response. Soft coal from non-volatile mines and household fuel demand remain factors in the broader supply picture.
Construction to begin on a new eight storey brick and concrete business block at the corner of Waxtington and Broad streets, with nine building permits issued by City Inspector N. B. Sturle. The project includes eight storefronts, two stories high, estimated cost £24,001, built with brick tile and concrete, featuring large show windows and built in appliances. The site will replace the old Lohmeyer residence razed a year ago.
In LLE Pa August 14 the famous Sitting Bull chief's outfit used by him in ceremonies was sold for a nominal sum. The purchaser was Emma Heller, whose daughter married General Thomas's son. the sale followed donations from the widow of General Morrey Thomann. The outfit, once linked to the Sioux leader, was a historic artifact prior to his death.
Aug 14 in Eton Thomas Fisnar Lawrence a wealthy St. Louis businessman and Julia Gruner a widow, were confined in a Lake Shore Drive hotel after police and detectives intervened following a reported moral scandal. They faced morals court charged with assault and lewd conduct, bonded at 1600 dollars each, while health officials ordered examinations and quarantine. Police guarded Gruner at her window due to suicide fears while bonds were posted and case continued to Aug 28.
Aug 14. As weeks remain before prohibition takes effect, Assistant Secretary Andrews held a series of treasury conferences with state directors and division chiefs from across the country. About a belt of officials conferred, with plans to finalize new appointments and personally meet current officers. He urged effective enforcement amid unsatisfactory reports from many states as the new administrators prepare to lead nationwide dry policy efforts.
Clarence B Tiddes resigns as city manager of Bluefield and accepts a Syracuse University offer to become instructor of fellowship in public administration. He will likely be in Syracuse for several years, leaving the Bluefield post vacant.
In Muncie Indiana on August 14 George Anderson known as Thuatch killed Ben Hance and his wife after earlier capture of Gerald Chapman. Anderson, a Chapman ally, shot the couple while Hance had aided police in Chapman's arrest. Anderson fled, Chapman later faced federal prison terms and escapes.
A preliminary hearing by the Champ Clark Congressional committee reviewed a plan for a monument to Champ Clark. The project, tied to state tech legislature figures, seeks to erect the tribute at Clark’s Missouri home near Bowling Green.
fragmented text reports on Coolidge and a veteran official at Newport, with references to defense, executive actions, and Camp Davens. The garbled lines mention U.S. figures, a rainstorm, and a political context surrounding an event or meeting at an eastern location.
Mrs J P Morgan, wife of the international banker, died at noon at their Long Island home after two months of illness described as sleeping sickness and encephalitis. She had shown a brief improvement days earlier before slipping into a coma and passing away. Authorities and doctors attributed the death to a sudden cardiac collapse. Her husband was notified and arrived from New York. Guards were stationed at the causeway as details emerged from the physician in charge.
Aug 14 Robert Ford a miner of Cambria Mine and Lumberport received a death sentence for murdering his ward Woody at Cambria. Judge John C Southern granted a stay until the November term to pursue appeal. Ralph Wynn a farmer of Nutta Vale was found guilty of murder in the first degree with mercy for filling Thomas Apo Howe at Kalley Hill earlier. he was committed to the state penitentiary by Judge Southern with a life sentence.
Federal authorities report a surge of beer from breweries thought defunct in New Jersey Pennsylvania Massachusetts and West Virginia as the blockade loosens. H Q Merrick notes more beer legally alcoholic content served recently than in the prior six months. Three barrels from Pennsylvania today lift the month total to 6 000 bars valued around 5 000 000 on the surface with hidden wealth in the drug market. Daring heist figures claim bandits seized about 5 000 in the afternoon at the Wampers ante locale.
President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge visited a Vermont graveyard near Rockingham meeting house to honor ancestors. The Father of the Nation toured the site with family, then resumed travel toward Camp Devine and Plymouth talks on Belgian debt terms with key aides.
Police reports summarize a drama involving a wife identified as Withaw Wainer’s spouse. She letters from a hospital bed blame her husband for neglect and threaten death, while investigators note a pattern of violent strain and a drought of support amid ongoing tensions.
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