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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1925
Page
6
The Charleston Gazette dated December 31, 1925, carries a daily news page with standard notices and aThought for Today by Carlyle. It notes the paper’s ownership by the United States News Company and local correspondents in West Virginia and nearby regions.
Young La Follette, elected mainly on his late father’s influence, defeats Butler in Wisconsin and resists backroom committee gibes in Washington. He aligns with the Progressive platform, shreds regular Republican offers, and signals bold independence while shaping 1928 electoral signals and party strategy.
A reflection argues that reforms fail without human devotion to home and family. It condemns plans to organize farm colonies and social experiments as hollow, asserting civilization stems from the fireside, home life, and parental love. It contends Soviet Russia wrecks family life while professing to build a republic.
In Philadelphia at 82 the Rev Dr Russell Conwell, famed lecturer and educator called the penniless millionaire, died leaving a model of unselfish service and a prayer he penned on his deathbed. In Washington, Henry Lansburgh, civic minded and generous, died sharing aid across faiths and races, with many honoring his memory. The piece also notes Coolidge debated disarmament and a Literary Digest chart on war expenditures.
A New Year Thought argues the struggle between war and peace, praising peace as humanity’s advancement. It critiques wartime greed, tyranny, and national debts, urging faith, education, and a world court to curb militarism, noting Senate delays and possible Dawes action by mid 1926.
The fragment hints at a quirky plan involving a bold move tomorrow. A timid individual weighs taking a single lime or sugar with coffee, suggesting indecision and a lighthearted, domestic moment.
The article cites a dream of a skyscraper church in New York and notes a looming big bank in the city. It mentions Texan and European connections, water rights disputes with Mexico, and corporate power, alongside reflections on modernists and economic tensions. It references Clarence Dillon, Patton, and British insurance, ending with a note on urban transport and horse-drawn vehicles.
A survey of New York nightlife notes the surge of prestige supper clubs and lavish earnings for top acts, with mentions of Al Jolson and a “Forty-Second Street Country Club” backing exclusive venues. It also recounts venues like Keene’s and famed antiques shops, including a Lincoln playbill fragment and distant references to antique markets in Mexico and London.
Peter Rabbit dives into Johnny Chuck's house and faces Reddy Fox outside. A wall of frozen earth blocks the hallway, trapping Peter and stirring questions about how the barrier formed and what happened to Johnny and Polly Chuck inside.
Certificate of Incorporation granted to the Mather company Wortmore and discount company positions in Crakes ton. Capital stock authorized at 50000 pounds. Directors include WT White A AL Das ae Minor Jr BE Stokes Wy 1D Jayne. Also peers granted action for Perfected Meril Window company of Newark.
A satirical piece from the New York American mocks expensive telephony and rude charges. It lampoons dime-only service, pricey lines, and prank calls with quirky anecdotes about mistaken numbers and wired misadventures in a bustling era.
Compensation awards announced by the state commission list Prank Wyres Whitiyaville Jnader to Kaneg Crack Cont for injured fingers at $Hi for 30 wear Hatert Hatheee Furk. Surtees Clucleatan Kanawha Manufacturing worker receives $16 for 10 wats in forearm injury at Jett.
Intercepted lines show a 30 year old Dee or Dee related subject asking about uid emt on taghre C8 and nid fee pond. Fragmentary phrases include references to "Tura" and a mix of incomplete words suggesting a cryptic communication or code.
State prohibition department details convictions through December. Names, hometowns, fines and days served appear for Ross Campbell, Neil Shiflett, Garl Kirk, Ian Sentas, Dan Budnenaky, Benry Jackson, St. Hughes, Walter Bethea, Jon Wilepouch, and others. Second jury names listed. several individuals detained for United States court action.
Former kidnapper Pat Crowe, famed for the Eddie Cudahy case, was recalled in Charleston where he briefly lived. He spoke of the Cudahy affair and a 1900s train robbery in St Joseph, Missouri, claiming no harm to the boy and noting the money eased him briefly. Crowe, about 50, was reported arrested in New York for begging and given a suspended sentence.
Kanawha River ice thick enough for skating appears for first time in seven years but draws only a dozen skaters at a time. Rivermen recall 1918 as the last year the ice stayed safe and note winters are warmer now. Skating also noted on Davis Creek Elk River and other Kanawha spots while old drays crossed frozen ferry routes.
W. J. Harahan, president of Chesapeake and Ohio, notes rising transport demand as 1926 begins. He credits employee efficiency for record business in 1925 across the Chesapeake and Ohio and Hocking Valley systems, with solid service and loyalty highlighted for future year. The issue also features articles by FLM Whitaker and John D. Potts on passenger traffic.
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