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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1925
Page
1
The 1926 captaincy of the Charleston High Gridders was lauded at a banquet where coach Fluce Jaberrian and speakers praised players for clean sportsmanship and teamwork. Governor Moran and other officials attended as Morgan and Gorman received honors for leadership, while alumni stressed school pride and the value of scholastic effort.
In Pittabcregh Pa the mother Mrs Mary Aterslowan gains permission to speak about the killing of her son Joseph Cumplainh after a jury verdict. She says she killed my boy for nothing and describes alleged abuse by her husband, Alennio. Court scenes reveal tensions as the defendant faces potential sentence.
Judge Arthur B. Hudson prepared to rule on challenges to the Marmet road location near Marmot and Marmet, with disputes over the route north of the Interurban tracks. The suit, filed by property owners and joined by Kanawha County and state officials, contends the line was moved to block rights, while defenses cite prior advertising and feasibility concerns for the retaining wall and traffic safety.
Rudolph Valentno, actor, fights plans of wife Winifred Hudnut for divorce. He told reporters in Boston he expected to move tomorrow to California and would spend Christmas with relatives in London as the case advances.
Wide differences of view in foreign capitals delay Washington's reply on inviting nations to participate in the preparatory commission discussions at Geneva. American diplomats seek data on the scope of the conference and whether land and naval armaments will be treated, with positions split among officials and Congress.
The annual supply bill outlining government spending for treasury and post office departments was reported to the House. It requests increases of 103 million over current funds, with 67.9 million allocated to departments and 34.6 million below earlier estimates for other areas. Additional increases would fund the postal service and air matters rents. The French chamber approved a war debt funding pact with the United States, 237 to 1, via secret ballot. The Senate ratified the accord on December 8.
A flood of prohibition measures enters the house with reports on treasury support, enforcement, and Coast Guard actions. Bills seek higher funding for enforcement, stricter control at borders, and broader legal powers, amid debate on taxation and alcohol legalization proposals by New York representatives.
Philadelphia and New York capitalists with local mine owners plan a merger to consolidate coal operations in southern West Virginia. A $2 billion investment is proposed with cash, bonds, and stock structure spanning 30 years. Howard Evanston named chief organizer and engineer, with a full competency team to value and manage the properties.
Washington speculates on Colonel Gabriel Mitchell facing court martial outcomes and a possible restoration of rank or five year suspension. Congress debates restoring him to major general and sets penalties for war crimes while war department weighs court findings and presidential action.
Clint Hudson 42, locksmith of Thin Ely, died after a gunshot wound at Dry Branch of Campbell’s Creek. Thomas Hudson, 59, held for grand jury in Jenkins County for the fatal shooting. Police say the altercation began when Clint visited Walter Walton’s home, accusations followed, and a weapon was used. Hudson died from a leg-amputating wound after being transported to Mountain State Hospital. death occurred early yesterday afternoon.
New York tenement life dialect comedy by Milt Groas a bold weekly feature starting December 27. Critics praise his mastery of Yiddish slang and infectious humor likening it to Ring Lardner.
The ordinance committee discussed closing streets to relieve 29 level crossings by the New York Central railroad. Mayor Wertz was absent. Leroy Allebach defended the plan while counsel Stone warned of liability for damages. Only railroad officials and city leaders attended as streets like Court Bullitt and Young were named as potential closings.
Washington dispatch reports a heated Senate debate on the World Court, with Senators Borah Lenroot and Walsh challenging the court’s independence and the United States obligation under League Covenant. Borah argues the court cannot override U S constitutional limits, while supporters say U S participation would aid world peace.
In Philadelphia the bituminous operators led by Major Inglis condemned Joan E. Lewis of the miners union as militant and not constructive. Inglis called Governor Pinchot’s settlement attempts harmful and urged that the struggle continue beyond 1926, arguing the influence favors bituminous over anthracite. The governor’s plan was blamed for public inconvenience and worker suffering. Samuel H. Kelis, 64, former Michigan Central Railroad attorney and ex-state senator, died in Florida after a long illness.
Revenue bill passes the House in record time with a 390 to 35 vote sending the measure to the Senate. The plan proposes income and inheritance tax increases up to 25 percent, faced with party-line opposition and last-minute amendments before final passage.
Federal grand jury indicts the Erie Railroad Company and ten individuals for conspiracy to violate prohibition laws. The case names William Dillon JF Waverly N and Andrew Bo Telice chief at Summit I as indicted participants. A separate group includes Major Percy Owen and eight others for offering bribes related to liquor violations. Also noted is a reindictment of officers of the Federal Homes Building Corp in St Louis for using mail to defraud investors.
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