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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1925
Page
7
A state report lists 25 convictions and waves of enforcement actions tied to prohibition era incidents. The document, detailing names of counties and towns, shows fines and penalties including local officials and offenders processed by grand juries and courts.
Unclear OCR text reports wheat price increases in Britain tied to market tension. Mentions London milling, traders, and a masterty Rakora society event. Describes price movement and general market anxiety impacting wholesalers and farmers.
A confused report describes a coin machine accident on a city street near Crexton Street. Police investigated at Hindte State Biplah Square while witnesses counted penny pieces. one person, McCoy, was not injured.
An old style health advisory explains home remedies and medical guidance for cold and flu symptoms. It promotes rest and basic tonics while noting no miracle cures and suggests consulting a doctor if conditions worsen.
A retraction follows a sensational tale by Spare Tweledew alleging that men forced him to drink poison and a lover’s hoax. The string of claims includes an inn escape, a police confession, a wife’s remorse plot, and a near fatal midnight poison taken near Charleston.
An itinerant evangelist identified as Alfeen Mens gies was sentenced to prison in Birmingham for a burglary committed in 190%.
Leonard Price alias Sean Price was captured after a three week manhunt for an highway robbery he allegedly committed against his lifelong friend R Herkins of Chandler's Branch. Herkins worked for Indian Oil Refining near Watts Street, and was robbed of daily takings as he walked home after midnights, with other officers named as present in the chase.
Massey Kanawha County sheriff and treasurer announced the discount period for taxes ends on November 30 with a 2 1 2 percent discount. Taxpayers faced a 1 1 2 percent interest after the closing day and congestion at the sheriff's office windows increased in the final days. The total charge on city county and state purposes is 1 80 per 100 dollars, covering Virginia debt district roads teachers and school maintenance.
A court routine covers civil actions including damages and company disputes while a husband faces charges for support and an arrest follows. In another note, a wedding party stages a playful scene with the newlyweds at Marbiehead.
A fragile social tableau unfolds as women close to powerful men are courted and watched. Jealousy and heartbreak follow as trusted partners juggle affection for other women, forcing quiet resignations and long-held habits to shift under public gaze. Dorothy L. copyleft 225 by Public Ledger.
The Charleston chamber of commerce trade board schedules a noon luncheon meeting tomorrow led by Managing Director Puffer. The session, typically on the fourth Thursday, was postponed for Christmas. Discussions will cover several items of interest to local business. A Manufacturers' Association meeting follows at the Business Men's Club in the Moore Building.
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