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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1925
Page
5
A Montana court dismissed charges against Burton Wheeler in a complex oil fraud case. The jury had heard testimony involving Edward Had Intecior departient and government officials, with arguments over legality and potential persecution. The decision ends prosecution against Wheeler and related figures, concluding the trial without conviction.
The state capitol is contending with heavy routine workloads as departments reorganize. Officials including C G Darnington of Oceana and W Gielen of Granville face new duties while the Oceana high school furniture purchase is discussed following bond funding.
The West Virginian notes Morgantown's city manager plan bringing efficiency and planning gains. It highlights completed and planned improvements in streets, sewers, water, parks, and fire protection, plus cost accounting reforms and fiscal savings under the new system. The article emphasizes women voters and the state context in Charleston, with broad support for honest governance and better municipal services.
Washington reports a quarantine order against narcissus imports to protect American bulbs and crops. Secretary Jardine announced the embargo will start in January, with permits possible under inspection for some bulbs. The action, debated since the three years, seeks to curb threats to agriculture and domestic trade.
The Associated Press notes a shift in fuel use with rising bituminous coal consumption while anthracite stocks have dwindled. November data show bituminous stocks in consumer hands near 43.06 million tons, higher than a year earlier, though the precise impact of coal switching remains unclear.
Frances Batnt Quin ten argues Dec 29 that a nun’s vow of poverty does not bar monetary damages for injury or loss. The plea claims spiritual life carries no legal claim to compensation, while the opposing side contends nuns still possess legal rights and recourse in civil injury cases.
In a suit, Sister Marcie Saint-Maria was struck by a automobile and crippled. The court censured the insurer’s offer of 690 francs as inadequate, noting her life of poverty and dedication to the poor. She was awarded 2,000 francs. Wales: Prince of Wales to move from St James Palace to Marlborough House.
The U S post office received three bids for the Chicago St Paul and Minneapolis air route, with Charles Dickinson offering 48 percent of mail revenue, Hamilton Aero 76 percent, and National Air Transport four fifths. Reyenne-Denver Pueblo route had no bids and will be readvertised. Five six weekly round trips will be included on the Chicago route connecting Chicago Milwaukee La Crosse St Paul and Minneapolis.
Mrs. Mary Mulehay, 43, of Thurmond, died in a Hinton hospital from burns suffered when her clothing caught fire from an open flame at her home yesterday. The Associated Press report notes the incident occurred near Hinton on December 24.
In a grim domestic accident Mrs. Murchay disturbed a fire as she bent over, her gown catching flame. Her daughter-in-law Mrs. Murchay quickly smothered the blaze with bedclothes. A Thurmond physician treated her at first, but pain worsened later and she was hospitalized.
Charleston led West Virginia in Salvation Army War Cry Christmas issue sales with 14 686 copies, tripling any other city in the state and surpassing every state in the union. Brigadier David Mann announced the statewide totals citing strong local buying and unsolicited purchases by residents and local businesses.
The West Virginia territory shows strong literary and religious interest with War Cry circulation averaging 85 copies weekly, the highest in the region. They also report a 58 percent increase in Christmas salon orders, and an average circulation of 2,325 per corps for the special issue, underscoring the publication's local impact.
Dr Henry Coward, famed psychologist, tells London business leaders music brightens the mind and preserves humanity. He warns that a lack of musical sensibility can turn capable men into mere business machines, citing examples of success hampered by spiritual dullness. He compares music’s impact to founders like Washington and Jefferson.
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