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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1924
Page
2
Noted artist and explorer A. Henry Landor dies in Florence. Born in Florence he became famed as a traveler who journeyed across Japan, Tibet, and Africa, participating in expeditions with Allied forces and leaving writings on exploration and invention.
James Harvey, aged, died from injuries after a romantic accident early Thursday night. Survived by wife Ruth Harvey, mother Sophy Rablaeons, two brothers Estella of New Jersey and W. Huntington, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements include a service at the 4 Baptists chapel on Tuesday at 2:30 PM, with interment in the cemetery.
A sermon on Sunday school value urges parents to guide youths toward Jesus shaping local morals amid political talk. A fire at Great Falls plant kills Abraham Neumen, 21, as building burns closing off exits and causing $76,000 in losses.
The scene centers on a lavish christening party along Prince's Avenue with a dignified turnout and a mixed crowd. A Black family with Adinah Peake observes the event while a pale boy named Admah Holtz lingers near the church door as whispers of church costs and future marriage plans spread among onlookers.
A controversial rate decision for telephone services in Charleston faces critique as the majority upholds a staged increase tied to automatic class shifts. Critics warn the plan imposes rising charges on growing cities, threatening future $430,000 annual burdens upon residents.
The speech praises health actions and anti epidemic efforts of the League. It notes progress on minorities claims, rehabilitation of Austria and Hungary, the Dawes plan, and the permanent court of international justice while urging disarmament and compulsory arbitration. It also honors Woodrow Wilson’s broader international vision.
W T Willanson of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co of West Virginia charged the commission with undercutting a requested 424,560 rate increase. He said the company must earn more than 7 percent on property value, requiring over 9.85 million dollars in plant extensions over five years to keep pace with industrial growth. He noted no desire to go to court if avoidable and promised careful consideration before any further action.
Chaotic postwar German situation deepens as Chancellor Marx plans to return midweek to confer with President Ebert on forming a new government. Stresemann remains firm that the Nationalists must be invited to participate, while Socialists warn a Westerbork dominated cabinet would fail to address the Cologne bridgehead occupation and treaty violations. In other news, Mr and Mrs T W Shaphera announce a daughter named Catherine Eye yn. London remains flooded as Christmas rains cause severe flooding in Londonderry, Ireland’s only walled city.
The Thawata executive committee of an Egyptian nationalist group issued a manifesto signed by former Premier Zagloul Pasha denouncing Premier Ziwar’s government for alleged constitutional violations. It claims parliament’s dissolution was unnecessary and accuses authorities of arresting innocent people. It urges provincial governors and officials to remain impartial during elections.
Rescue crews aboard a tugboat plucked William Lund from Lake Michigan ice as a sailboat and crew battled the floes. Captain Tom Anderson led the effort while others, including Blackraw, assisted in the dangerous rescue amid drifting ice.
Fragmentary text notes a union split between Manchester publishers and an afternoon daily newsrag. Mentions The Times and The Atfrrer with unclear references to ownership and wartime press conditions. Also references Leon Nici Bekst a noted Russian painter born 28 aged 68, educated in St Petersburg and Paris, who later toured Moscow and the United States in 1922.
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