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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1925

Page

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Butler Refuses To Quit Post Amid City Crisis

A sequence of dramatic events in Philadelphia centers on General Butler declining to resign his post and Mayor Kendrick seeking a policy change. Reports describe Butler's refusal, the mayor's insistence on leaving, and ensuing political turmoil including new leave orders and manpower shifts affecting city duties and public safety.

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Government urged rubber use reduction plan

The Associated Press reports Washington proposing a sharp cut in rubber consumption backed by the National Rubberization and the Chamber of Commerce to combat extortionate East Indian rubber policy. Hoover warns the rubber cartel extracts billions from the American public. synthetic rubber research and national mobilization are urged for wartime needs and price containment.

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Frank Munsey Expires After Stubborn Fight

Frank Munsey dies after a long illness, funeral set for Thursday morning. The publisher, once a poor farm boy, rose to command a commanding publishing empire, earning tributes from men in many professions across the country.

Frank Munsey

Munsey dies leaving publishing empire to heirs

Frank A. Munsey, famed publisher who built a vast newspaper and magazine empire, died after illness and surgical complications. He owned the New York Sun and Evening Mail, magazines Argosy All Story and Munsey's Magazine, and influenced industry widely. Public notices and tributes from leaders across politics and publishing marked his death.

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Weather Man Promises White Christmas Amid Heavy Snow

A winter storm swept Awisa Alps West Virginia with deep snow on hills and valleys. City roads iced, several accidents occurred as drivers navigated slick pavement and a stalled streetcar blocked traffic. responders reported no severe injuries. Weather forecasts hint at continued cold and more snow, with Santa Claus travelers urged to be cautious.

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Drys Win First Fight In House In Prohibition Debate

The drys in the House defended all but one prohibition enforcement appropriation for the next fiscal year. A motion to bar use of funds for Craod de mele and faltahood enforcement failed 125 to 17, while other enforcement appropriations were approved. Democrats supported the dry stance, noting the larger question of enforcing the law and past controversial expenditures, including a hotel incident. House leaders defended funding increases for court guards and enforcement personnel, arguing enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment is essential despite controversy.

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Lambie Renamed Mine Bureau Head

Hobert M. Lambie was reappointed chief of the staff department of Jatna for a four year term by Guoyesner Chore. The prior appointments trace back to early 1800s with Governor Cornwall and others shaping the bureau, highlighting leadership in mining and related industries.

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Three Rescued After Drifting Four Days

XEW YORK Dec 28 The lifeboat rescued three men after four days adrift at sea. The crew, William Roush hotel man at Florida and Havana Cuba, along with Samuel Caldwell and Michael Dames, were found seventy miles off Maytona Via by the steamship Guba.

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Plans for Arctic Flight Expedition Led by Wilkins

An ambitious Arctic expedition led by Captain George Wilkins plans to reach the Pole of Inaccessibility from Point Barrow Alaska in March 1928. Backed by Afrplan Detroit Aviation Society and the North American Newspaper Alliance, the project features the Fokker three engine giant and a center board headed by Willan Mayo with Dr. Isaiah Bowman and Vilhjalmur Stefansson among key advisors.

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Bench Breaks Cause Tragedy at Erie Pre-Christmas Show

In Erie Pa a bench collapse during a 5000 spectator event sent children, ages nine to twelve, to a panic which killed three youngsters William Wagner Hileen Rickrode and Raymond Kapetzinash and left seven others injured. Injured range nine to fifteen all expected to recover. Debris and overturned stalls disrupted the arena as mothers gathered outside the arena.

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Operators Strike Blame Amid Holiday Standstill

Philadelphia December reports blame operators for prolonging the paused pa tlimeita strike through the Christmas season. John L. Lewis said leaders in the industry withheld negotiations, urging renewed talks to protect miners’ interests. Glen Alden Coal offered letters urging workers to return to old wage terms while awaiting a new contract, seen as propaganda by union officials.

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Workers Warned Against Fascism Surge From Labor Leader

William Green, head of the American Federation of Labor, issued a circular warning wage earners and the public that fascism and communism share the same poison and danger. The notice, approved by the federation’s executive council, will be distributed to 119 national and international unions, 2,000 city central bodies, 43 state federations of labor, and 35,000 local unions.

Washington William Green American Federation of Labor United States Federations of Labor

Coolidge Hopes To Join Parley On Disarmament Talks

President Coolidge considers joining League of Nations invitation to discuss a disarmament conference. Senate and House introduce resolutions supporting participation. Kellogg meets with Hughes and Hoar among others. No action taken yet.

Associated Press Washington Dec Coolidge United States League of Nethens Senate House King Utah Foreign Afseirs Committee Fish New York Moore Virginia Kellogg Ofice Charles B. Hughes Elihu Hoos

Miners Escape Fire At Webb Mine In Ohio

Seventy coal cutters at the Webb mine of the GM Tones Coal company near Wheeling Ohio escaped a blaze after six north entry was trapped. Nine other men reached the bottom of an airshaft in safety. Deputy Ohio state mine inspector Lott Jenkins led volunteers in rescue efforts as fire containment limited further danger. The Pennsylvania railroad dispatched a special train for evacuation, with rescue teams from nearby mines assisting under Inspector Jenkins.

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Two Men Overpower Huntington Police

Huntington police report three men attacked Officer W. Rans Hotton near Eighth Avenue and Sixteenth Street. Hotton was relieved of his revolver and blackjack before the trio, with one held prisoner earlier, escaped. No officers hurt in the incident.

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Pirates Seize Briton Steamer Tungchow Off China Coast

The Tungchow a 104 ton British coast steamer carrying foreign passengers including editors and missionaries was seized by pirates 3000 miles south of Wei-Hai-Wei then driven to Bias Bay Swantung province. The captain was shot and wounded but cared for aboard as pirates looted the ship and warned others.

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Congress Looks Back At Work Accomplished

Congress adjourned for Christmas after two weeks of session. The House approved a 525 million dollar tax cut and completed annual appropriations for the treasury and post office. The Senate confirmed hundreds of nominations, began debate on the World Court and foreign debt, and passed an administration bill for civilian aviation division in the commerce department. When reconvened January 8, the Senate Finance Committee will tackle the tax bill for potential passage by March 1.

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