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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1925

Page

7

Sweden Turns to Skiing in Winter War Prep

Swedish schools and teachers, urged by government plans, push winter ski training for students as part of a national effort. The program, backed by a 10,000 krona national appropriation, aims to develop mobility and outdoor skills across regions, with pupils invited to ski on weekends and holidays at nearby open countryside.

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Gambling Ring Closes In Suburban Cleveland After Confession

In Cleveland on December 11 a gambling operation in obscure suburbs near the city faced closure after the confession of YLFL Eervey Taynenster of Pennsylvania. The scheme allegedly took in $25,000 at dice and $11,000 at stud poker, with a $200 table limit, as workers urged players to sit and the “pot” grew. Local clubs outside Honaness reported similar underground bets, though their exact operations remained veiled.

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Gambling tales from a corrupt era with a fallen gambler

A muddled report details a man involved in gambling schemes and debts, including losses of thousands at blackjack and dice, attempted recoveries of $54, and a confession leading to a train trip toward Cleveland. It notes his rise from poverty, risky bets, and a penal trajectory fueled by backers and misfortune. The account references the Clinton Club and a controversial figure nicknamed Heeb.

Marson Rabin George Inmielstein Alesed Timinelatest Althourd Tyngshora Habliues Clinton Club

Attain New Freight Speed Record in U S Rail

Washington December report shows the Bureau of Railway Car announces a new all time freight speed record. Daily movement averaged 32.2 miles, surpassing October and September highs by about one and a half miles. The record reflects freight car handling efficiency across the rail network.

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Duke of Argyle in Bitter Row With Minister

In Glasgow the Duke of Argyll and Rev J B Thomson dispute a missing font from Cairdow parish church now alleged to be in Inverary Episcopal church. The duke denounces the tale and claims Inverary’s font belonged to Kilmallow parish. Thomson replies, urging penances and recalling Lamont murders referencing Campbell power.

Duke OF Argyle Glasgow Scotland Thomson Inverchaojinin Inverary Kilmanlow Inverchaplain France King Lochgoll Lochgollhead Lilmallow Cowal Baster Lamont

Gov Smith Pardons Anarchist Benjamin Gitlow in Albany

Governor Smith pardoned Benjamin Gitlow who was convicted in New York in 1920 for violating the criminal munarchy act and sentenced to serve five to ten years in Sing Sing. Gitlow, a former state assemblyman, published a radical manifesto from a socialist party magazine. The governor stressed Gitlow’s guilt but noted he believed he had been sufficiently punished for a political crime.

Albany Smith Benjamin Gitlow New York Sing Sing Gitlow Socialist Party Gidlew

Charleston shops present a dazzling Christmas display

A Stow with beauty and color are the windows and counters of the Charleston shops. Christmas merchandise has been pushed to the forefront of the stage, the focus of all eyes and all hearts. Never before have Christmas stocks been so complete, so attractively displayed. Never before have Charleston stores been so well organized to fill your every Christmas need. Visit the Charleston shops now while everything is at its best. There is every advantage in shopping now. There is no advantage in waiting.

Charleston

Monte Carlo Harvest Revenue Seen at 25 Million

The Monte Carlo gambling season is projected to yield about 25 million dollars as the gambling spirit grows across European and American nations.

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