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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1924
Page
1
A high school football game in Buckhannon features the Wildcats facing the Bobcats with a large visiting delegation expected. The matchup marks the final appearance of Bullman, touted as a potential All-American.
Kentucky Wild Cat and West Vira IAM Bob Cat will he for tones upon on another this afternon at Ladies Field to Charleston's first post wea von windiron butte, Governor Morgan and others visited the Wildcats camp. The 330-man delegation includes coaches and managers. Weather predictions favor a large crowd as both teams parade to the field with banners and a high school band. Kentucky fans expect victory despite West Virginia's strong showing this season.
New York December 6 Forbes faced a second trial for murder with Anne Meant repeatedly on trial in the Supreme Court. The jury acquitted her in a dramatic session as key testimony and documents were offered. Notes of $15,000 linked to the veteran’s bureau contractor Forbes were introduced alongside Thompson files as part of the conspiracy case.
The government wrapped its initial evidence in the Forbes Thompson conspiracy case as chief witness testimony closed. Eliza Mortimer testified that a $15 000 demand was signed for Thompson and Black, with Forbes allegedly receiving $5 000 via advances after examining Thompson's papers. The government did not claim profits were divided, only presenting these exhibits to link Parkes to contractor payments. Further government exhibits were seized from Thompson's files, some described as questionable papers by defense counsel.
New York. Dee Ruin H Fuchs part owner of the Boston National League baseup team confessed a report that he was approached about payoffs to persuade Massachusetts regulators to permit Sunday baseball. He said a labtylet offered 100000 in units to push the bill, but he declined and said owners of the Braver would not fund such legislation. He predicted lawmakers would approve Sunday baseball on merit or referendum, noting 260000 signatures showing broad support.
The December meeting between British Foreign Secretary Austen Chamberlain and French Premier Herriot yielded agreement on all pressing issues and a pledge to maintain unity in Constantinople and a harmonious policy at the League of Nations. Chamberlain promised support for a French chair on the League committees investigating German armaments.
New evidence of a return flow of gold to Europe emerged as two shipments valued at 2?000,000 were sent to Germany and Great Britain. A 5,000,000 transfer by J. T. Morgan and Co. to the German Rothschild Bank signaled loan proceeds moving outward. Germany plans weekly withdrawals of 40,000,000 until balance gains are transferred. An export of 7,000,000 in gold via the International Acceptance Bank to London marked the year’s largest such shipment from the United States. Factors include large American loans to Europe and currency recoveries, with several shipments to India noted.
Former U S ambassador to Japan Cyrun Woods denounces the immigration exclusion as a disaster impacting American diplomacy and religion. He urges a congressional plan to place Japan on a quotum and admit limited immigrants, warning that inaction could worsen the situation for years.
President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge arrived in Washington at 5 PM returning from Chicago. Rail officials report satisfaction with use of regular trains rather than private cars. The party’s Seattle-illuminated train included two extra coaches, and Coolidge rested most of the long journey. In Chicago, Frank Lowden and Silas Strawn discussed cabinet possibilities, with Strawn linked to a future administration role.
Federal agents led by William Porter Clay Williams and Tomer Day captured two automobiles and whiskey after a chase up Ble Sandy River near the West Virginia Kentuck region. The suspects fled on foot after abandoning the cars as agents pursued them over a bridge. Luther Williams of Ironton Ohio was arrested.
Howard Moore, secretary of agriculture and West Virginia governor elect, is hospitalized in Chicago with bronchitis. Doctors say the condition is not serious and he is expected to leave the hospital in a few days. He attended the International Livestock Exposition with President Coolidge's party and planned to speak at the American Farm Bureau Federation meeting.
Supreme Court heard arguments over Congress power to compel witness attendance and evidence production in the Senate investigation of Daugherty. George W. Wickersham defended broad Congressional authority while Vorys argued such power encroaches on the judiciary. Daugherty, head of Midland National Bank, was arrested on a Senate warrant and released by a district court. case now before the high court. Also reports Quinito Romero defeated Renault in a ten round fight here and two Estonian air officers were executed for treason after the recent communist breakout.
Senate debate on the Muscle Shoals issue stretched Friday with Sen Harrison backing the Underwood bill and Sen Wadsworth backing the Hooker White Atterbury plan. The fate hinges on the war department report, due Monday, after Weeks and leadership conferred. Two amendments were introduced addressing merit in employment and control of lease terms. In the House, bills were filed by Weeee and Teed proposing disposition and federal operation options.
In Morgantown on December 1 a district convention of United Mine Workers approved a $2 weekly assessment on all northern West Virginia members. The funds will aid striking miners and families and finance ongoing union sanitation work. The meeting also condemned the Miners’ eviction practices in Monongalia County and denied union involvement in a local murder.
A fragmentary 19th century notice reports a 24 year old white male named Grover Plint seeking to hire himself out for one year at $1,000 or more, claiming his father’s status and a fortune upon his cousin’s death. The ad reflects a peculiar social practice and personal finance aim but lacks full context or verification.
Governor Len Small sustained head injuries and a fractured hip after his automobile overturned in Pontiac while returning to his home. Leslie Small, driving, suffered a crushed ear and other injuries. Two other party members, Mrs. Bags, the governor's daughter, and a highway department official, were only slightly hurt as another car slid on slippery roads and collided, causing both vehicles to overturn.
The pound nears parity with gold as British bankers and papers weigh the return to a gold standard. Embargo on silver exports remains under license until 1925 when a free sale market and gold standard may resume.
Ohio woman Mrs Brant's herd won the grand championship and multiple blue ribbons at the international livestock exposition. Entries from several states and provinces took top prizes in Galloways, Shorthorns, and other classes. A Wellston, Oklahoma 17 year old high school student received the Moser trophy for meritorious community leadership, after leading a county club effort with 41 states and two Canadian provinces represented.
Special Grand Jury report in Warren Ohio returns indictments against 104 people linked to the Niles November riots. It recommends removal of Mayor Harvey, Police Chief Lt. Rounds, and calls for a state constabulary. The panel praised Sheriff Thomas for preserving order and notes anti Klan and Flaming Circle demonstrations. Subpoenas issued. no warrants before next week.
The Commerce Bank, Charleston, opens today from seven to nine in the former Richardson building at Capitol and Les streets. It continues the Star Street bank’s work, with William A MacCorkie as president and Edward Hess as cashier, inviting the public to inspect the new facilities and learn the bank’s innovations.
Washington December 56 the House rejected an amendment to the Interior Department appropriation. The proposal would have added 500000 dollars for the coming fiscal year for the Spanish reclamation project in Nevada. The measure, offered by Representative Richards Democrat Nevada, failed by voice vote with few members present. The committee’s version carried funds for the Spanish project.
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