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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1925

Page

10

Berlin Exhibition Showcases Boecklin Attributions Debate

Chicago prints attract Berlin critics as Dr. Hans Wendland argues the canvases sold as Boecklin may be by Arnold Hoerklin. Berlin’s National Gallery buys part of the collection while Prof Ludwig Just expands Boecklin’s holdings. Critics dispute Italian landscape labeling and symbolist notes. Richard Strauss announces a Dresden opera screening, reviving interest. German retailers explore installment plans amid inflation, facing credit risks and swindler protections.

Hans Wendland Mart Lover Chic Springs National Gallery Cape Alexandre Culame Wendlatnd Arnold Hoerklin Swise Wrest Wendland Switzerland Berlin Professio Boecklin Ludwig Just Dertin National Gallers Wind Wills Boocklin Boorklin Borokiin Anton May

Milton Sills Named in Divorce Suit In Los Angeles

Divorce proceedings filed in Los Angeles name actor Milton Sills as defendant. Gladys E Sills accuses desertion and seeks custody of their 14 year old daughter Dorothy. Marriage noted as London 1910, desertion stated as August 1924, Mrs Sills reported to have left for Australia.

Los Angeles Milton Ils Notion Picture Gladys E.sills Dorothy Silla London Sis New York Silisle Australia

Charleston Banned as Hall Wrecker

Passaic August 29. Chief of Police Richard Leiber banned the Charleston dance saying the vibrations would damage halls not built for such activity. He warned the jumping and thundering crowds endanger structures and their occupants.

Charleston Passaic Ni Jy Richard 0. Leiber

Gasoline price cut by independents under Standard plan

Independent gasoline dealers in Kansas City begin a price war by cutting two cents below the Standard Oil two-cent cut. Stations show 17.9 cents per gallon with tax, down four cents from a week ago, while Standard stations are 14.3 cents after taxes. A separate note reports a Georgetown earthquake felt around 5:30 to 6:30 pm. In Fall River, Wong Shon, a laundry man, was shot dead in front of his shop. two men fled, Oberlin College link noted.

Kansas City Indiana Fall River Mass Wong Shon Tenteht College of Men Oberlin College Inn Wong

Obituary notices from Virginia and West Virginia patients

Funeral services for Gwlan Rutter will be held this afternoon at 3 at Maiden Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Wy Naw Mre 3,1 Beane of Virginia died yesterday at her hotel Fayetteville after a period of illness. D. Boone, partner in New River field operations, was named husband of the deceased. Susann McUohan, Mrs. Mars Supan Molivhan, died yesterday at a local hospital. burial and funeral arrangements will take place in Deasle, West Virginia, with services this afternoon and burial in the family cemetery in Lookout.

Fiwinn Ruttner Gwlan Rutter Maiden Presbyterian Church Beane Veteoullia W. Vaw Fayettevile Bhe D. Boone Pranitteoal Opsratat New River Field Yvuneral Sery HS Tseteluck Borlet Lookout W.V Ara Susann McUohan Mars Supan Molivhan Deasle W. Wa

West Virginia Coal Advocates New England Market Shift

Laing urged farmers and officials to adopt southern West Virginia coal as a substitute for anthracite in New England. A fuel committee will supervise quality and shipments, with inspectors at every end cargo to prevent substitutions and promote the coal’s lower cost and heat.

Laing New England New Ireland Interstate Commerce Commission West Virginia Virginia New River Pocahontas Winding Gulf Kanawha Tuniend Thnt Uain Unis West Wichitaia Pennsylvania

Political News Update Aids Governor Appointment Debate

A garbled report details Clyde East and Charles Weaay discussing a governor appointment and the State commission. It notes a recent article and mentions Jakin Wilson and other officials with unclear positions and contested claims amid local political activity.

Major McCoy Named to West Virginia Post

Major McCoy, long engineer and public works official, has been named to a high post by Governor Gore. He has served as chief clerk and in charge of highway projects in Charleston and Pittsburgh, with a career spanning the Ohio and Monongahela river works, and prior roles with the Baker Contract Company and Colonial Trust.

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German president Friedrich Kert sarcophagus planned for mayor’s review

Behrens the Austrian sculptor submitted plans for a sarcophagus to Mayor Ernst Waly for the grave of Friedrich Kert first president of the German republic. The project aims to bring Ebert era graves from Berlin and place them near Kert’s, with a later museum display to honor Germany’s early leadership. Camden trolley collision injures thirty with women and children among those hurt as a switch opened on Broadway.

Heidelberg Deslene Friedrich Kert Firdt German Republic Ernst Waly Prefastor Behrens Ctty Germany Bert Jana Camden Broadway Morgan

Band to Render Concert Today at Old Capital Grounds

The plundered pal band presents a program this afternoon at the Old Capital Grounds. Selections include Woods Overture, American Fantasia Gema of Stephan Monter, tunes from Habes in Toyland, and popular melodies such as When I Think of You.

Old Capital Grounds Lauryls of Woods Lewis Anevican Fantisia Stephan Monter Habes

Journal to Open to Paris Public Amid High Interest

The famous journal by Mamondee Gonegurt, hidden since 1896, will be opened to the Paris public at the National Library on September 10 after decades of political and literary pressure. The diary, bound in green leather and kept in a strong safe, has sparked intense debate over its contents and potential unsavory reflections on prominent Parsons and ministers.

DU Wits Adawin Mo Ikentiey Homsu Howe Efron Weatleys de Fugustad Dnyset Heetem Roosevelt Wales West Viretne West Sireinta Inia Caaly Uoncourt Prochers Mamondee Gonegurt National Library Jeff National Wibrary Suurly Con Tales Laon Berard Winister M. de Monaie Davis WIEN Kovern

Fragmentary Memoir of Seventeenth Century Uprisings

The passage recounts a chaotic scene in a royal house with shouting orders and violence. It mentions Sir Harvey Hope, a carpeted confrontation, Stuart era factions, and Waterhyatta kings allied with Parliament. Patents and executions are noted, including the death of a constable during an arrest attempt and a prisoner escape at Valles Had.

Tordon Harey Hope Toneete Rome Spain Pat Litas Kins Yuen Vavalio Coniries Constadl AE Vonstahte Thoma Dahil Rbsins Rimmer Tiyder Valles Had Alrs John Mer Rus Millins

Ruth Fined and Suspended by Yankees for Misconduct

The New York Yankees fined and suspended Babe Ruth after the star reportedly abandoned the club and traveled to New York. Rumors and statements described alleged off field misconduct, with team officials citing failure to follow training rules and discipline as the cause. Ruth’s future with the club remained unresolved as the episode drew broad attention.

Tokyo eating places exceed twenty eight thousand in 1945

Tokyo and its environs list over 28 000 eating places with 4 foreign style restaurants noted. Chinese and Japanese style eateries dominate, with 2208 Chinese style and 14 414 Japanese style restaurants reported. Hunger relief is implied by widespread availability at affordable prices.

Tokyo

Urge Law To Fix Gas Well Drilling

Detroit August 29 The executive committee of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Lines urged a proposal to regulate oil and gas production to save owners from wasted wells and reduce wasteful drilling The plan calls for development of pools for all owners and trusteeship for regulation to match market needs with bonuses to prospectors for new oil and gas bearing lands.

Detroit William Nathan McChesney Chichee

Amundsen Given Northern Praise

A fragmentary dispatch from Aug 2 describes explorers in Spitzbergen praising Knudsen of Kingsbay Seal Co as Grand Old Wan of Spitzbergen. The piece notes Knudsen’s history in Seattle and Trondhjem era adventures and hints at early American patent office ties during early U S governance.

Ny-Aalesund Kingshay Spitebergen Thir Mill Mrector Knudsen Kingsbay Seal Company Whentor Knudsen Spitzbergen Seattle Wash Tor Trondyke Tinudsen Americas Patent Office Department of State

Prison Like Ambience Marked German President’s Visit

A fragmentary report recalls a visit to the Presidential Palace on August 29 with Minna Cauer observations. The German president likens his role to a prison while discussing restraint and duty, noting he cannot indulge personal whims. The scene emphasizes tension between leadership and memory.

Erert Reurein Epimnesa Pha Minna Cuuer Gret Germas

Vanderbilt Mum Continues After Fatal Auto Crash

Frederick Church of Kenmore was struck by a passing automobile while crossing a street near his home after an outing at a theatre and hotel party. He sustained head injuries, received stitches, and remained under medical care at Massachusetts General Hospital. Police found no evidence of liquor, and reporters noted the effort and concern of his wife and family. Church was expected to leave the hospital soon as doctors said his condition improved.

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