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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1925
Page
1
A Frisco woman nicknamed "Jazz Baby" was found guilty of manslaughter by a Superior Court jury for the death of her mother. She faced a sentence of one to ten years, with the judge to determine exact punishment at Wednesday sentencing. The courtroom described her demeanor as calm and unemotional, a change from a previous emotional murder trial.
East Las Vegas New Mexico May 22 editor and stormy political figure Magee faces preliminary hearing on murder accusations after J C Lasseter killing during a Friday night clash with former district judge David J Leahy. The case follows Magee prior courts and political battles in Albuquerque and the state Tribune era.
Dorothy Ellingson, 17, was found guilty of murder by a special court jury and committed to a state hospital after insanity proceedings. She shot her mother, Anna Ellingson, in their San Francisco apartment on January 7. Eligible for parole after the first year, she awaits next week’s bail review with Rev. A Th Drathman near.
Blax Phillips, a wealthy collar manufacturer and sportsman, hid behind shutters with a pistol as private detectives stood by. He claimed a widespread conspiracy aims to ruin or kill him, while police and detectives evaluated the vague threats.
South Dakota native Facey entered the University of North Dakota as a provisional student with special exams after little prior schooling. He faced skepticism, yet by Christmas earned forgiveness, and by June graduated with honors among the top. He plans a long medical path, aiming for Harvard or London for a doctor’s degree and a family life after two children.
Frantic wartime effort recounts a doomed nonstop ocean flight from Paris en route to New York. Aviators faced drifting, fuel limits, and weather as reports detail wind conditions, ballast and water distillation, and provisions aboard the doomed craft. The mission ended with crashlandings and medical concerns as crews sought assistance and survivors contended with equipment failures.
Estimates based on surveys show 1,814,288 West Virginians in the state in 1924, with 1,294,677 residents. Ohio has the largest outflow, followed by Pennsylvania and Maryland, while small numbers are listed in New Jersey, Wisconsin, and others.
The Kanawha Presbyterian church service urged faith in the angel of God to dissipate fear and restore hope. Dr Merrill contrasted past genius with modern doubt, urged patience as God’s timing, and cited biblical figures promising justice and courage amid a troubled world.
In Moray and beyond, miners and owners clash as tentativ e efforts falter over September 1 plans. A public statement by the Anthracite Industry conference warns that suspension would harm workers, communities, and supply, urging both sides to resume negotiations.
In London on August 2, French minister Joseph Caillaux arrived to discuss debt with Britain. He met Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Chancellor of the Exchequer at the station, with British officials present. The talks aim to resolve wartime debt claims between France and Britain as both sides seek stability.
In Budapest, Hungary, two individuals, Mital Leilerer and her husband Gantayv, were unable to bid farewell before their deaths as a court record notes choking with anguish. The events reference Frana Kur delhi and a final meeting in the suburb of Neduipest. The text is fragmentary with garbled names and unclear actions.
A U S Army Air Service captain and his mechanic died when their aircraft crashed near the eighth hole at the Greenbrier course in White Sulphur Springs. The nose dive followed an engine explosion as hundreds watched from hotel grounds. The plane burned on impact, and rescuers found both men dead. The War Department was notified.
An able author predicts Walter Mere will be a leading writer in Norfolk society, asserting her vigor and impact on children and community.
John Klasinin, 21, medical student at the University of Chicago and son of a Kansas ranch owner, was beaten to death in Barberton after speaking to a group of girls on the street. Four youths, including James Mitcham of Fort Worth, were arrested or under suspicion as investigators tied the assault to tensions with a local family. Two additional suspects, Victor Bassi and Carl Deghetti, were later arrested in connection with the death.
In a house once occupied by a tailor later a banker in Paris named Lidval, a large cache of gold and silver items with precious stones and pearls was discovered. Jewelry, watches, rings, and boxes filled the wall safe hidden since the revolution, uncovered when tenants used the safe for books and papers.
London dispatch reports a quiet harbor as a shipping men’s strike fails to provoke. Several vessels that had been laid up soon sailed, including the Royal Mail liner Orbita which resumed service after French strikes.
The American Legion opposes participation in National Education Week, arguing it conflicts with broad educational principles. In a letter to Federal Commissioner Tigert, the Legion says it is a patriotic, not educational, organization and warns that endorsing education week would misrepresent its role and history.
Long Branch New Jersey a church known as the Church of the Presidents was saved from sale by Frank Levy a Jew from Long Branch and New York who paid the city assessment of 600 dollars The structure venerates presidents Grant Garfield Arthur Hayes McKinley and Wilson and sits near Garfields death site in 1881 Levy said the sale would have been an embarrassment to the congregation and the edifice had been posted for sale before the payment was made
Fifty lives are reported lost after the Mackinac explosion last Tuesday. Among the dead is 14 year old Sarah Powers of Central Fillah Road, with earlier fatalities including James Henderson and Charles Koendorf. Navy hospital officials describe ongoing patient care and investigations into the incident.
The Philadelphia Record launches a drive to form a Bryan Memorial Committee and erect a national memorial to William Jennings Bryan. It seeks broad support from newspapers and leaders, praising Bryan's defense of common citizens and his long public service while noting rival memorial efforts and debates over potential topics and formats.
Chicago marks the funeral of Victor Fremont Lawson late owner and publisher of the Chicago Daily News. Services at New England Congregational Church follow his wishes for simplicity with private burial at a north side cemetery. A city council committee will attend the church services.
Our Olcott correspondent reports Tobella Money and Jim Troleres peening near a bathing tenth on a windy Tuesday night. Wyatt Taexton and Dante Marlin visited Charlieston Wednesday evening while baby ear was mentioned. Whackey Songer crashed into a camp after a wheel misadventure injuring him and a mule fled in fright. Law officials scheduled an assistant for the continued report.
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