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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1924

Page

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Wesleyan Sub Turns Hero In 24-7 Victory Over Wildcats

Wesleyan staged a second string surge to overpower Kentucky 24 to 7 at Talday Field. Captain Gale Bullman and star back Frecka led the Huskies, while Kentucky’s Sanders and King battled hard, but Weslayan’s late charge sealed a decisive win.

Wesleyan Bobcats Wildcats Onliy Taldley Feild Rand Gale West Atl-Amarican Timber Kernilrickn Agkwon Kentucky Bobs Epau Ent Halloran John Moore Hera Freyka Uynicunn Weslayan Ander Pullman Caernty Consetont Shire Onleyan Colling Frecka Biny Frocka Jnear Midfeld Wellet Con 48 Made & Guick Gapdain Button Werleyan Almont Tha Ping Widox Ereoka Hurhon Wortogan Kracka

The Hero Kubsilinge Triumphs for Wertegnu Team

In a tense contest Wertegnu defeats Boleniz with a late surge led by Kubsilinge. Victori and Penaneen contributed key plays as the HOM matchup shifted toward Wertegnu in the final minutes.

Kubsilinge Victori Boleniz Peenaneen

Trojans Rout Syracuse In Coast Football Clash

West dominates as USC thumps Syracuse 36 to 0 before 47000 at Los Angeles. USC advances with strong line play, key blocks, and two first quarter touchdowns. Syracuse struggles with passes incomplete and blocked kicks amid heavy turf conditions.

Los Angeles Anne University of Southern California Syracuag University Trojans Bronka U. C Twies Waylay Trojan Forrell U. S.C Hawksen Syracuse Bayleys Cravath Hobbn Adams Hawkins Green Hawking John McBride Columbian aKaln New York 0. S Bayley Powens Hix Innis

Rum Storehouse Raid In Chicago Halts Eight Workers

Chicago police say eight people were held after a raid on a rum storehouse where 300000 to 105000 dollars worth of liquor were looted. The suspects, including several guards and warehouse employees, face federal charges as investigators probe how doors were pried and the stock removed to cover up maker withdrawals. Chief Deputy Marshall Ian Howland and Prohibition intel chief A P Madden led the inquiry into the break in during 1922-23 era context.

Chicago B—Elshtnen Notori Marshall Ian Howned A. P. Maddon Prohibition Department Intel- Kenge Toporte Millett Robert I. Levy Madden Wacohouke Atd Howard Xoldlar Guard Elviiian Lavy Hawin A. Dixon

Elks Memorial Service Set With Civil Speaker E Morrow

Charleston Elks plan a memorial service for departed brothers with public attendance at the Kearney Theatre. Former Governor E.R.B. Morrow of Kentucky will deliver the keynote address. Rev. H. Mercur will give the eulogy. Mrs. Inaber Dantstrom to sing, Elks Orchestra to perform, and a ceremonial march from the Elks club to the theatre at 2:30 p.m. A long list of deceased members and memorial decorations will be observed.

United States Bather Charlestor Mike Cnatdm Kearseytheatre Ak Tenree C'Elork P. Am The Elks Iwiel Havids Ktneie Coutry Wuc Ais E. RB Morrow Kentucky Ky Fiks Mervill BR. H. Mercu Brough Vrkuensaa Inader Dantstrom Cohen Irestor Will Vilay the Elks Quarrier and McFarland Aircets Charleston Lelews MH. Skoee Charles Lesgan J. Henry Morgan Dr. R Frank L. Fry Hachtal Richardson Daniel x Thomas Oa Bindson A. Baird W. Gotdemten Chotdrena A. Kinney Annie Vertik

Calvert Gains in County Commissioner Recount

In yesterday's recount Calvert gains seven votes and reduces Republican Wexley to 96, widening Calvert's lead to 180 over his opponent. Two precincts exhausted, tally shows Milney moving against Brawley, and Teverty Broun gains as Morgan Owen leads the race for justice of the peace. The county court recessed after two precincts, with recount set to continue Monday.

O'Dell Irdnechner Maxwey Teverty Broun Iudwe Yeaterdey Morlers Jead Morgan Owen Juline DeGruyter

Gene Stratton Porter Dies in Auto Collision

Gene Stratton Porter renowned writer and illustrator died in a Los Angeles hospital after a car collision with a street car. She was born in Indiana and authored many novels and nature works including Freckles and The Song of the Cardinal.

Los Angeles Cal Gene Stratton Porter Au‘thoress Wabash Iadiana Barkane Mary Stratton Charles Darwin Porter Camera Department Natural History Star Uual Society of Western Authors Audubon Asociety National Gen.graphic Society Plan Organian Maths of the Limberlost Michel Ofglloraz Homme Dauchine Limberlost Cain Rome City Indiana

Gore Better To Be Up Monday Amid Hospital Recovery

Secretary of Agriculture Gorey, niece of West Virginia governor, recuperates in St Luke's Hospital from bronchitis and possible pneumonia. Despite heavy visitor traffic, Dr. Miller limited access as Gorey rests. flowers and messages from Chicago, stockyards workers, bankers, and West Virginia friends flood his room, with plans for a Monday or Tuesday discharge.

Chicago G.howard x. Gorey West Virginia St Luke's Hospital Gore Joseph Miller Lefora Literatary Gore Forul Brest Packing Industries J. Ogden Armour

Old Monarchy Felt On Eve Of Berlin's Vote

Berlin on eve of general election sees Liberal parties unite under Chancellor Marx to defend the republic. Communists, boosted by 92 mandates last election, face losses due to improving social conditions in industrial districts. Nationalists led by Tirpitz and Westarp oppose the republican bloc as Fascist and People’s party candidates lurk in the field.

Associated Press Berlin Germany Marx Admiral von Tirpitz J Count von Westarp LudendalPar Spregemann Jess Tallikant

Freed four hours, arrested again in Pittsburgh

William Brown, a 40s Black man released from Western Penitentiary after four years for robbery, was recaptured a few hours later after forcing entry into a home on Wrile Avenue. Police say two women were kept captive until officers arrived and arrested Brown again.

Ticitsburgh Western Penitentiary William Brown Wrile Avenue Brown Moile Hirsch Sald

End of Shoals Fight Seen by Senate Leaders

Senate leaders in Washington expect the Underwood bill to pass soon as a resolution over Muscle Shealy nears. President Coolidge may act Monday while Alabama Senator Underwood and Senator Norris push amendments. The conflict in Congress aims to lease the Ford property, with party leaders hoping for swift passage amid Republican-Underwood tensions.

Washington Berzolli Senate Coolidge Underwood AlAbama Henry Ford Congress Sanater Underwood Norris Todes Norels Senate Agricultural Committee Todas

Tragedy at Grapevine Pie Social Ends in Fatal Shooting

At Grapevine near Sigsonaville a school pie social ended with Cecil Bogxens fatally shooting rival Dawson after an argument over a raffle. Coroner Dr. M. J. Good led an inquest and the death was ruled a gunshot wound infected by Dawson. Police and farmers hunted Dawson as relatives mourned the teen and plans for a new school project proceed despite the tragedy.

Cecil Barisuse Mary Walters Finbert Darwood Sigsonaville Erieshinas Boxsoxs Ble Hone Waltora M. J. Good Cecil Bogxens Foner Dawson Deauty Sheriffa Fock Wil Fay Dawson Gined Hehdol Craic Too Reed Toxeon Boge Wisalt Dlaiden

Turning Back the Pages Years Ago in Bathonia Uprising

A faded reminiscence recalls 1880 uprisings in lower Ruasiala and Bathonia with the famous Dan Costello circus amid the old Military Inn. Steve Thompson, an ex slave and city waterworker, led the night long spectacle with fire, ropes, and showmanship, as residents remember a wild, dawn-lit celebration.

Bathonia Lower Ruasiala Rock Steve Thompson Steve Dorky

Refunds Approved for Over 202000 Tax Claims by IRS

The Associated Press reports the Internal Revenue Service approved refunds totaling about 237 million dollars for 202,252 claimants in the fiscal year ending January 24. The largest payout went to Libby, McNeill and Libby in Chicago for 31,983,201, and Joseph T. Ryerson and Son, Inc., Chicago, received 2,025,025. Other notable refunds included Swift and Company of Chicago, Burr Martin of Dallas, and a range of companies such as American Aluminum Company, Heinz, and Cumberland Valley Railroad, with amounts varying from many thousands to several hundred thousand dollars.

Associated Press Washington Congress Afelion Libby, McNeill and Lesby Shieaga Joseph T. Ryerson and Sona, Inc Chicago Swift and Company Burr Martin Dallas Texas F. P.atorgan New York Gulé Oncorporation Pittsburg EH. J. Heinz Fletuburah Pioneed Steamahly Company Cleveland Berwind White Coal Mining Company Philadelphia taylor~Wharton Tren and St Company Highbridge W. J Pondeek Coal Company Boston The Caroghan Yinplate and Sheet Company Canton Ohio Crycibin Steel Company Amereica Norton Tron Works Richland Pittsburgh and Shawmut Coal Company Pittaburen Berwin-Whitp Coal Mining Company Edward ‘J. Stotesbury the Makinney Steel Company Cleveluiia Ovenh Coe Company Sharon Stael Hoop Company Sharon Cunberland Valley Railroad

Tax publicity case appeals to the United States Supreme Court

Kansas City Missouri December case review appeals a federal judge’s ruling on indictments charging a publicizing of messages by Walter S Dicke owner editor of the Journal Post The appeal argues the constitutional question before the Supreme Court and cites instruction from the Department of Justice in Washington The notice also reports that a coal company adds workers and plans to open four more mines at Gary within the coming weeks

Kansas City Supreme Court of the United States Devicajon Federal Albert &. Reeves Wanasas Reeves Walter S. Dicke Post Fed Relph Hila Véliore High Court Huntington Dec United States Coal and Cake Company Gary Bowell County

Saloon Hold Up Killings Stir South Bend

In South Bend Indiana a saloon hold up led to two deaths and several injuries as two bandits opened fire after forcing patrons to surrender. A farmer Camp was shot and wounded as pursuit ensued. one robber fled after a sledge hammer blow, later identified as Raymond Estey of Boston. Police and citizens pressed a citywide manhunt with armed volunteers.

Associated Press South Bend Ind Tyophen Ubertyine Tunning Arrenta Caplish Tim Frank Rathbom South cUxtainer Rend Felix Stevens Bartendar Rathbon Galeon William Rice Bend Waloon C. IL Stanley Polmprack South P Homer Curry Bers Best Dlace Prax AB Biogiitalliict Oitsida Satcon BuUtomoblia Stanley Polmarzez Pradual Iife Insurance Company Marzek Ang Igi Polmarzel Chapman Trafic Saherif Curry Camel Dex Neradocs Cuattme Aniger Neds Felds Geputiea Citi Dow Rave Raymond Est ‘Ey Boston Mosley Tilegus Aliboe

French police crush red revolt in Paris crackdown

France reports complete success in halting communist agitation as Interior Minister Chautemps announces arrests and expulsions of hundreds of suspected radicals. The operation, led by police across Paris and the provinces, seized documents and disrupted a planned armed coup. Soviet envoy Leonid Israssin denied any link to the unrest.

Associated Press Paris Chautemps Hud Aed Covnniunist Mmanyestation Moval Tangues Sado Paris-milittany-pris Sadoul Tepiment Nievre Department of Orlean Orleane Sadouly Efaults Bobleny Paris-iii Farls France

Bay State Airs Bribe Charges Tied to Baseball

A legislative probe in Boston seeks a grand inquiry into an alleged attempt to obtain 169090 dollars from Enill Fuchs, part owner of the Boston National League club, to influence passage of a professional Sunday sports bill. Judge Fuchs denies any charges and notes he was linked to the bribe claim via a New York report. A second state official, Will L Hennessey, has urged a further investigation by District Attorney Tho O’Brien.

Boston Dec Enill Fuchs Boston National League Baseball Club Ken S. Draper Hopedale State Senate New York Will L Hennessey Dorchester Tho: O'Brien Boston National League Club Ing T the Repers Syieh Aosenchusetts State House Massachusetts

Pershing Aboard Special Envoy Vessel At Peru Centennial

General Tod J. Pershing, bearer of a special envoy plenipotentiary, travels during Peru centennial celebrations. The scene reflects a formal diplomatic mission amid the anniversary events with noted security and ceremonial duties.

Uma Peru Tod. J. Pershing Embrasador Plenipotentiary Tennial Hefe

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