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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1925
Page
12
Charleston praised as a pioneer while a diverse crowd debated adopting the manager form of city government. Speakers included prominent officials and reform advocates, with emphasis on reducing political influence and modernizing administration.
An analysis from Washington discusses the city manager plan, noting only a few cities fully adopt the model. It highlights Charleston and Charleston as tests, reviews appointive oversight, and contrasts strong council power with proportional representation as reforms. The piece cites university programs and recent promotions of managers to larger cities, underscoring the evolving municipal administration.
Mitchall was nominated for ambassador, Ogden named as proponent for the seat. The first of the appropriations bills moved to the House as an investigation into the rubber monopoly continued. The House passed the $328 million tax reduction bill amid debate on policy and spending.
Postmaster I B Behola announced that the parcel post window will stay open from 1 to 4 PM next Sunday to accommodate last minute mailings before Christmas. Packages are arriving in the new building section and a late rush is expected as many Charleston residents delay sending gifts.
A holiday recess begins for the court jury through December 23. Mis demeanor case continuances push McCormick murder trial to January 25. Grand and petit jurors for multiple districts named by Clerk Wilber Price, with several names listed. Weirton official visits state capitol to discuss welfare work. Actress Mae Marsh gives birth to a seven pound baby in Pasadena.
Rev Paul Heinrich, longtime Bresch parish pastor in Wittenborg Germany, was sentenced to two months in prison for assaulting a boy during a confirmation class. The incident left permanent impairment to the boy Kurt Witte after a disturbance in the classroom.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a remedy for persistent coughs and colds claiming two-fold action to soothe inflamed membranes and halt germ growth. It markets as a trusted medically supported product from Creomulsion Company Atlanta with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved when used as directed.
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