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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1925

Page

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Committee to Study Taxation Named by Gore

Governor appoints three Democrats to study taxation for 1927 session. Members include Virgil TetHishlunil of Clarkeburie and Crawford of Parkyngatucy, with Hemvleaton and others named to prepare a report and advise on proposed tax measures for the coming legislative year.

Gore Dal Wet Ype Ghoren Hwirman Alo Ure Conesion Virgil tetHishlunil Carkeburie Aluhn M Crawford Parkyngatucy Iemih Renu Eminaw Herigley County Celunel J Hmyatineton Ageno EL Wut Mikida Democrate Hurtie & Republican Vrs Eyomaiaialon Mies Beirbeak Blue

Five Families Doped In Theft Report From Town

A robbery case involves five families tied to a theft spree. culprits ransacked a residence, stole jewelry and watches, and damaged windows. Two suspects died during the incident, authorities stated. The event prompted police plans and a global court discussion on the matter.

Atlantic Rum Fleet Shifts Position and Lands Cargo

Atlantic rum fleet moves from New Jersey coast to near Ocean City Maryland. Investigators believe six crackloads of liquor were landed overnight near Antimiera area. Prohibition agents deny successful landing near Baltimore. Local labor representatives reportedly welcomed the cargo.

Atlantic Rum Jersey Coast Baltimora Baltimore New Sursey Oana Neswapaner Investigatora Ocean Bay Coast Line Tee Taltimiere Svering Miler Tatand Antimiera

Murder cases set for trial in Intermediate court

Two major murder cases are scheduled for trial in the Intermediate court. Prosecution cites key witnesses and complex motives as it details the slayings of A. Lawrence’s nephew and Hien Turner’s wife, with trials potentially determining outcomes for Bettie Dedournett and Sam Pass amid delayed proceedings and cross‑state developments.

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Rogers Plans Suit for False Arrest in Mountain State Hospital Case

Appenennoan Wet filed in common pleas court yesterday morning, two $10,000 damages actions by Herv er Toxete against an unnamed defendant over a false arrest incident in Fantington. The youth, from Fantington, was shot by Mounted Officer Habinsen while being transported to jail and later taken to Mountain State Hospital. One suit seeks damages for false imprisonment and alleges the police mishandled the arrest and custody. A second action focuses on alleged unlawful shooting and resulting injuries.

Common Pleas Toxete Ghiplosten Fantington Mountain State Hoapital A. A. Warner Heavitih Ben Warner Whatnat Pucety Company Habinsen Damier Tor Harcae Orerk O. B. Worbite Netoyin Ofivern Senalpye Sarah Incet Yan Ts 7 John Hritton Ctlet

Air Probe May End Wednesday

The Army court martial for air officer Major Lester J. McNnie heard Colonel Willon Mitchell accuse the air department of near treasonous conduct by withholding Hawaii air defense plans from 1923. Major Mealr wrapped up cross examination as defense counsel predicted the trial would conclude next Wednesday.

Associated Washington Willon Mitchell Avar Department Ha~ Waii Army Lester J. McNnie Coland Mitchell Semy Air Serve Jee Mitchell Lulanda Defense Hiowall Afe Leon Mealr Sonn T. Lewi Coast Artillery Cion Clarence C. Williams Ordnance Frank H. Reid Chiefs Defense Counsel

Civilian killed amid Mexican election unrest

In Mexico City during pre election disarmament, a civilian was killed after wounding four police officers. One quarter of civilians were restricted from carrying guns as municipal elections approached, with police assigned to maintain order. Kipling visit noted with medical update on his condition.

Mexico City Sanny Durin

Tax Reduction Bill Faces House Debates and Amendments

The 325 million tax reduction bill cleared the Senate stage and enters critical House consideration with over two hours of debate. Dozens of amendments are expected on key points while nonpartisan support stan ds. opposition may focus on maximum surtax, inheritance tax, and tax board provisions.

Washington, Bee House Jon Tax Board Texas Connally Darmevernt Texase Tintin Firesn Sentative Girne Tennes Sac

Mel Dunham Joins Ford's Fiddle Fete in Detroit

Mellie Dunham, renowned as the elder duzico tuner expert, has joined Henry Werd in Ford's revival concert to kick off Detroit's dance gala next Tuesday. The old fashioned orchestra will feature duletnier, zymbalon, seumphone and ginuin, with Dunham aiding Ford's historic presentation at a leading dance hall.

Detroit Mellie Dunham Murne Henry Werd

Yale Coach Tad Says Grange Won't Rank with Thorpe

Yale football coach Tad Tones arrived at Norwalk after naming Grange as a superb open field runner but argued his overall ranking remains below Thorpe Heston and other national figures of past years. He cited Grange as exceptional in one facet but not the complete composite of top players.

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Columbia withdraws Rockne head football coach offer

Columbia University officials announced they withdrew their offer to Knute Rockne of Notre Dame to be head coach of the football squad after a long conference. Rockne admitted he was under contract to Notre Dame for eight years, and Columbia noted he had signed a three year contract to coach at Columbia, effective next spring.

Fn Associated Press New York Columbia University Knute Rockne Notre Dame Pme Columbia Football Committee Rockne University of Notre Dame Columbia Indiana Institution Knute K. Rockne Columbia University Committee On University Committee Athletiee Notts Dame Air T ‘Alverslty Colmnbia Philadelphia Inned Puce Biebty

Funeral rites to end for men killed in Overton mine blast

Associated Press reports in Birmingham on December 12 that Sunday will close the funeral services for six men killed when Overton mine No 2 exploded last Thursday. Officials continue both state and federal probes into the disaster as families seek closure. Some workers voice determination to return to their former jobs despite the tragedy.

Associated Press Birmingham Ala Overton Mine Quertan Btata Tiwan

League awaits America's move on arms cut bid

Geneva reports show nations anxious over US decision to send delegates to study disarmament. France, Japan, and Italy oppose navy cuts. Russia and the United States were invited to participate as Geneva presses toward arbitration, security pacts, and pacific settlements amid broader disarmament talks.

League America Associated Press Geneva Des Japan France Italy United States League of Nations Germany League Council Erle Drummond Andre Tardieu Paris Hudgat Chamber of Depurties England Europe Lecatuo Austen Chamberlain Zegland Frances Germete London Bismarck Vranes

Santa’s Round Belly Shrinks as Yuletide Rush Picks Up

New York December 12 Santa Claus appears thinner with a shadow of his former roundness and thinner beard. He says heavy work has thinned him after a busy season and notes stores expect about $250 million in New York alone for Christmas. Department stores feature large Christmas displays and child attractions to draw shoppers. The Public anticipates a strong, mostly American toy market, with records showing a rising trend in toy purchases and holiday spending.

Santa Dy Chaltey Fouarrat New York Hante Chau Santa Claus Thin City The Indie Entiina Christinaa Cours Itka Shone Report Oma Lidy Mange Woolworth Gilibert Toy Manufacturers of United States Almertvaat Sante Clad North Pole North Pole, Into A Movie Show Ing Kimgele Wtrich Atock Consall Dabad Press Association

Will of Madman Made Possible Union Of German Empire

An article claims Ludwig II of Bavaria and his deranged will shaped the unification of northern German states into the German Empire under a Prussian crown. It describes his paranoia, lavish obsessions, and plots, including plans to crown the Hohenzollerns while sinking Bavaria into isolation, ending with his suicide in Lake Starnberg.

Will of German Empire Raghis Maximilian Herr Hardest Ludwig Bavaria Borian Ludwig II Avery Germany Bismarck Baty Alpe Ludwic Lola Ontez Ludwik Otto Bel Pe Justus Richard Wapter Vies Ludwis Munich Lolk Onter Twies Wagener Nietusache Berreutit PS Dueche Louis Kev James Tentmore Cooper Dudwig Rhea Berlin South Sea Island Wile Holm Lake Starnberg Sears Varla Mons Ateby Consolidated Frees

Bankers Laud Russian Trade Banquet Highlights Soviet Links

American bankers and Russian industrialists gathered at the Bankers' Club in New York for a banquet marking growing Soviet American trade. Secrecy surrounded proceedings, with details cabled to Moscow noting the event as a sign of increasing trade ties. Speakers included Reeve Schley of Chase National Bank and Charles M. Schwab, with 325 guests from top finance and industry sectors.

New York Bankers’ Club Russia Moscow Reeve Schley Chase National Bank 3Ne Charles M. Schwab Bethlehem Steel Corporation America Wildsm Ewing J. P. Morrigan and Company Charlies H. Sabin Cheirman Guaranty Trust Company Arthur Lossby Equitable Trust Company Clerlance Dillon Dillon, Read and Company Morgan Richard T. Harris New York Cotton Exchange Hemington Typewriter Company Chicago Pneumatic Fool Company

Senator Jones protests War department transport move

Washington dispatch reports Senator Jones Republican of Washington protests to President Coolidge and Chairman OConnor of the Shipping Board against plans to take over 23 army transports and two Admiral Oriental passenger ships from Seattle to the War Department within four days. He warns the action would disrupt Northwest commerce and urges using merchant ships instead for peacetime army transport needs.

Washington War Department Mads Iedey Coolidge O'Connor Shipping Board Jones Admiral-Oriental Line Seattle Senate Cent A. G. Sutther Northwest Orient Tarvin

Charges Against Nihoof Quashed In Army Court

Washington report states President Ceptidze approved dismissal from the army of Captain Frank al Nihoof of Montromesy W Via for embezzling funds while custodian of the 42nd Infantry at Camp Gillard Canal Zou.

Washington Ceptidze Frank al Nihoof Montromesy W. Via 42Nd Infantry Camp Gillard Canal Zou

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