This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1925
Page
3
A Civitan Club charter is presented during a formal session, followed by a banquet. The event features readings of the Creed of Cline and tributes to contributors, with remarks from various club members and officers.
At the West Winheinian gridiron dinner Charleston area figures were lauded for athletic and academic leadership. Notable attendees included coach Charles A. Stidels burg and players Marvin Musa Jack Kanna Jim Host Flac Irwin and others. letters were awarded to captains Tend Blaster and Linens. A tribute honored Wirkil Priggell for years of assistance, with remarks from Superintendent Weber and state officials.
OG C Porter was reelected president of Universal Club at a crowded annual election. New officers include May Wakaw as vice president Mina Margaret Forster as secretary Freed Middleton as treasurer and Katoh Smithy as sergeant. A survey of conditions was planned for the Universal Picture corporation, with representation from Chiccaniike and others.
Pittsburg December report outlines a $6 million outlay by Hope Natural Gas Co for developing gas fields in western Pennsylvania. Public service commission hearing discusses rate increases and a proposed joint inquiry under state supervision, prompted by declining natural gas reserves and rising utility concerns.
Wind ing Gulf reports record weekly coal output with 25 000 tons produced in the week ending December 72 1925. The figure surpasses the prior peak set in early November and is seen as the year’s high, miners pausing for holidays likely reducing final totals.
Dec 14 at Toittsruhg, Mrs. Mary Korbeioh testified fear of poisoning by a stolen bottle. A judge heard she acted to protect herself and alleged a liquor sale by Kerberina. Raiding witnesses offered limited corroboration while parole terms barred husband from drinking during a stated period.
Charleston officials and railroad advocates spar over crossings and gate use. Council members debate 20 mph limits and the city’s right to regulate trains while engineers warn of adverse effects and property damage. The ordinance committee plans street wiring and gate timing, with delays possible if rail traffic slows.
A chaotic debate in the city council centers on closing streets to protect crossings and the rail road. Officials clash over costs, safety, and the city’s obligation to cooperate with the railroad while considering underground crossings versus surface gates.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.