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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1925
Page
1
Col Mitchell testifies before a naval inquiry on the Shenandoah disaster, defending his cautions and disputing blame while noting weight around a key verdict. Legislators denounce the outcome as unjust, arguing aviation policy and court procedures were misapplied.
The House of Commons approved the government’s Mosul policy by a vote of 200 to 4 after opposition protests. Labor members objected, leaving the chamber as the government pressed to maintain its stance while a later division saw four members voting with the government despite earlier obstructions.
Fragmentary OCR notice mentions Willie Willis Mhyees and Cad at the payix with unclear context. Details are incomplete and attribution to 1958 Associated Editors AG is uncertain.
Major Hebert R. Morgan, reserve officer, telegraphed resignation from Washington in protest of the Mitchell court martial findings. He accused the court of biased policy and said he has lost respect and confidence in fellow soldiers, calling the conduct an inane act.
Major R H O Connor states a hearing date will be set for the two state troopers Justin Tully and W I Pratt in the death of Maymond Simpson 19 near Carbon Cabin Creek. Simpson died at a local hospital from a severed artery after being shot during a liquor raid. The body was sent to Sulphur, Kentucky, with authorities noting the troopers fired to deter rather than kill and one trooper escaped while the other aided the wounded youth.
In Austin on December 21, Governor Miriam A Ferguson’s bid for a special session of the Texas Legislature to tackle impeachment probes and related contracts was quashed by Speaker Lea Sayers. The move follows Attorney General Moody’s conflict over funding and the court decision that many related requests were improper. The confrontation centers on highway contracts and profiteering suits tied to the American Toll road company settlement and a $600,000 judgment.
Police report two men killed in a confrontation when J O White attempted to arrest Tedxur Morkin on a pavilion charge. White fired thrice as Morkin resisted, then Wred a knife, killing White. The event occurred yesterday near Boykin, with ongoing investigations.
Chicago December 21 The Associated Press reports railway executives are advancing a plan to abolish the United States Labor Board and replace it with regional adjustment and conciliation boards plus a panel to arbitrate disputes. The proposal aims to end hearings and public decisions, favor voluntary arbitration and quicker settlements, with support from several railroad brotherhoods and union leaders.
A dynamite blast damaged a house at 120 Consolidation Coal company in Monongah at about 8 16 pm. Families living there, including Hawie Waa, were hurt. Police suspect a thrown dynamite device from a passing automobile. investigation by state police and county authorities continues. Both families involved were non union miners from Consolidation Coal Company mines in Monongah.
City officials reveal tear gas apparatus installed in tax offices and messenger routes to deter robberies. Equipment, directed by army officers, covers cashier areas and cash transfer paths with protective canisters. In a potential street robbery, the system would instantly release gas to halt attackers and protect funds.
Mayor Wertz announced a agreement with the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad to build a second viaduct parallel to the existing one at Ferry Branch at no cost to the city. A three foot sidewalk will be installed from South Side Station to the new viaduct. Deeds were accepted for widening Capitol Street by five feet. Ordinances on railroad crossing protections were discussed and referred for amendments. The council praised railroad officials for plans to ease east west traffic with dual viaducts and improved crossings, while objections to New York Central cross- ing costs were raised.
The piece describes a humorous in dialect character now a college student after a campus incident. It notes a regular performer with a bumbling style and hints at a weekly feature by Mat Gross titled Gross Exaggerations in the Dambwaiter in The Sunday Gazette starting December 27. Charleston Gazette The State News$alter
The House debates prohibition enforcement methods sparked by the Hazel Mayflower incident. Tucker offers an amendment to bar fraud and deceit in procuring evidence for next year's funds, threatening the purchase of evidence. Blanton attacks Mellon asserting enforcement falters under his leadership. other lawmakers critique and defend the era's policing tactics.
A report claims Henry Ford will sponsor a trans polar nonstop flight from Point Barrow Alaska to Spitsbergen early next spring. The plan involves Vilhjalmur Stefansson Doctor Isaiah Bowman George Wilkins and Malcolm Alexander Smith with Lieutenants Macheady and Doolittle also noted. An Allemetal plane Ford recently bought would be used and preparations proceed with Bowman’s two week promise.
The report details a proposed plant move in South Charleston amid military supply concerns and a controversial assessment of Hawaii defenses. It notes naval movements and a security review by U S officers, with a focus on protection of lives and property. The dispatch mentions destroyers reaching Naples after duty in Syria to safeguard American interests.
Washington report says the House ordered an investigation into alleged British manipulation of crude rubber prices after Representative Hull accused Great Britain of bad faith and intention to collect four billion dollars from U S war debt. Hearings start January 5 as broader scope adds coffee, silk and other commodities.
Milwaukee December 31 Evrard Anderson failed to collect August room rent from Jota Plentinel. He moved door hinges to access the room and found belongings missing. Plentinel allegedly planned to be away and asked to hold the room. Rent was repeatedly attempted but the door remained locked. The roomer is believed to have fled the city.
Scranton officials halted a proposed meeting between two major anthracite operators and mine workers to resume negotiations on the wage dispute. Mayor Durkan cancelled the arrangements after receiving a telegram from John Lewis promising attendance, then a counter from operators demanding written assurances from miners. Lewis and UMW officers had planned to travel to Scranton, but the conference was temporarily shelved amid uncertainty over the basis of discussion and the Pinchot proposal.
After three days of debate in the Senate, Lenroot indicates the world court route will remain before the Senate after Christmas recess and be pressed to a rapid vote. Walsh and Papper back the court, with Papper proposing three reservations on advisory opinions, including no secret opinions and U S consent for questions directly concerning the country.
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