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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1925
Page
1
Amid postwar debate, French leaders press a security and reparations plan. Tardieu touts national welfare improvements since the conflict. measures involve U.S. backing and economic restructuring. The plan targets industrial recovery and creditor arrangements while aiming political unity across regions.
Virginia Reel editor and managing editor are fired as the U.S. Postal Service bars the Virginia Reel from mail delivery. The action follows the university publication's criticism of student press operations and is tied to a broader strike stalemate at Chaimrotv esville and related coal regions.
Charles Medehwom, a veteran railroad executive, received a gold medal from the American Society of New York at a dinner honoring decades of service. He praised unprecedented prosperity and the rail industry’s role in future growth. The remarks touched on high export activity and the impact on employment as the sector navigates economic shifts.
Judge Arthur 4 Judaen denied the Marmet Road writ preventing construction of a road crossing near Marmet. The injunction blocked work by Sandbers Coat and Supt Company and others, with ruling on demurrer and bill of companionatsy.
A derailment of a Pennsylvania Railroad train west of Altoona, Pittsburgh to New York bound, caused one death and nine injuries, four serious. Victims include student Ison E. Horse of Carnegie Institute of Technology and four others listed as severely burned or injured. The locomotive and eight cars derailed across all four main tracks, with service disrupted until late afternoon.
An agreement among Maher company and Blomene-Schubert outlines a new textile center and workers’ quarters near the Volunting loading port. The Ansted Highway project and Gauley Bridge reconstruction are advancing, with a formal reopening slated for Christmas Day and surface work nearly complete.
A survey of 675 parents at Turye Mowe College reveals mixed views on whether girls or boys should be allowed to share rooms. A majority opposed smoking and supported strict rules, with Dean Davin stating the policy would remain in force.
A moonshiner in Mercer County sends his till to Sher G. F. Crumpecker and signals an intent to quit rum running. The note implies a desire to abandon illegal activity and follow the straight path, arousing chatter in local circles.
Virginia coal operators plan holiday shutdowns as output falls and demand weakens. Many mines will close three to ten days before Christmas with limited operations next week and a longer layoff through January 4. Operators cite generous profits earlier and shifting markets as reasons for halt to protect stocks and await better prices.
Report from Baltinge Md says within sixty years railway conductors trAismen engineers and firemen nationwide will demand higher pay to exceed wartime highs. Western Maryland Railway president Maxwell C Byers and union leaders discuss the strike as part of broader labor push. News notes tensions around the Western Maryland strike and potential nationwide wage demands under New York Central scale proposals.
New York writer Milt Geoss debuts a weekly column titled Grose Exaggerations in the Sunday Gazette starting December 27. It offers intimate humorous glimpses of Meester and Meesus Feitlebaum Saider Murrus Mortimer and the Nise Bobby with Yiddish renditions and lively sketches.
Washington dispatch notes a rare calm in the capital as Democrats push the Coolidge tax bill while backing the World Court policy. It cites debates over debt settlements, Italy Romania and Great Britain as objectors and mentions Sen. Blease pressing treasury questions to probe Italian debt officials’ conduct.
Washington December 14 The Democratic drive to cut tariffs opened in the House with a bill to repeal the 3 cent ton duty on coal from Canada. Representative Oldfield of Arkansas, the Democratic whip, introduced the proposal citing the current anthracite suspension and an investigation of the textile industry and textile button duties under preparation by Mr Oldfield.
Washington reports a concerted push to amend the Volstead Act as congressional debate centers on prohibition enforcement funds and the alleged hotel liquor incident. Representative Wheeler and the Anti-Saloon League face sharp criticism while lawmakers question enforcement effectiveness and motives.
Washington December 1 The obstruction over Colonel William Mitchell's punishment as a world aviation critic rises in Congress. Rep Black proposes a court martial suspension reversal by act of Congress. Civil courts may hear the matter, likely through the Court of Claims to block war department pay during Mitchell’s rank. A court verdict and possible presidential action are debated. Princeton University rules garter wear for club members on their Ber cimude trip to curb prankish attire.
In a peculiar 19th century tale, Brady completes a sundial monument to Adam the first man on his estate near Howley's Lane and Philadelphia Road, claiming Adam's supposed shortcomings were overrated. An inscription proclaims So passes the glory of the world.
In Los Angeles on December 1, Jack Dempsey announced that his contract with Floyd Fitzsimmons for a bout with Harry Wills in September was abrogated. He said payments due November 1 were not made, leading to extensions and a null and void claim.
George E L Saunders vice-president of the Mour Greta company of Chicago apologized to Honorio Pueyrredon Argentine ambassador for a statement doubting Argentina wheat crop reports. In a telegram Saunders said he never doubted the Argentine government’s good faith. Pueyrredon had requested full information in a telegram to Saunders.
Bermuda legislative council passes a railway bill to build a cross island light railway linking both ends. If built it will be the first mechanical transport on Bermuda. The bill now goes to the governor for final action after approval by the assembly.
Chicago December report quotes Walter Strong business manager of the Chicago Daily News denying claims that the paper was sold to a syndicate led by him. Strong calls the report unauthorized and unfounded.
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