25 Feb 1926
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1926
Page
1
The House voted to form a committee to draft a plan for a probe into constitutional prohibitions on alcohol. Representatives from several parties urged investigations into the Anti Saloon League and related groups while proposing tests on the legality of pre prohibition beer shipments to members of Congress.
Fitchburg reporter details Postal Service rate debates as Postmaster General Sivnoral New defends current prices while warning changes lie ahead. He compares corporate boards to government committees and cites a looming 1.9 billion dollar budget for the postal system, arguing users should pay for what they receive to avoid taxpayer burdens.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to be a book or essay snippet by Robert Quillen titled Willie Willis. The readable portion hints at a humorous or anecdotal piece with garbled phrases and partial quotes, possibly from a syndicated column or story collection. No clear events, dates, or named entities beyond author and title are established.
The Doheny request to review the adverse decision on naval oil lease contracts centers in the U S Supreme Court. The petition asks the court to consider civil questions about the authority of the secretary of the navy over naval oil reserves and the government’s power to cancel leases with Pan American Petroleum and Transport and related firms. The case mirrors broader disputes across federal courts about contract validity, equity relief, and the handling of improvements at Pearl Harbor.
Senator Wheeler accuses a private detective agency of charging $26 000 for I inaccurate reports about Count Karoly and Countess Karoly. The case centers on alleged forged documents used to influence U S policy and the Countess's entry ban. The matter involves the State Department and a district of Columbia court petition seeking reasons for the ban.
Gray Silver of Martinsburg was appointed last night as a member of the state tax commission to replace Senator Harry P. Henshaw of Berkeley county. The resignation was announced yesterday at the executive licensing session. Silver has accepted the appointment and notified Governor Gore. He has directed his attention to farming at Martinsburg and is known for his Washington connections and as head of a large northwestern grain marketing corporation. He is regarded as an authority on tax matters, especially those affecting agriculture.
GREENUP K Feb 24 Sherman Red Jones 25 was arrested about 10 miles from here after an all night county search tied to the fatal shooting of Tim Myers 22 on the courthouse lawn about 10:50 last night Jones reportedly quarrelled with Myers and fired a pistol from close range Clyde Carthee a friend said Jones dropped a revolver as Myers fell at the scene A preliminary hearing is set for Saturday before County Judge Parsons
Rendall J. Condon, superintendent of schools at Cincinnati, Ohio, was elected president of the Department of Superintendence of the National Education Association at its annual convention in Washington. Frank W. Ballou, retiring president, becomes first vice president, and David A. Ward of Wilmington, Del., is elected second vice president. EB. Re. Well, superintendent at Flint, Mich., defeats Wikis Al Suc ton for membership on the executive committee.
The new Maharajah of Jareina and Kashmir Sir Heri fine entertained 137 nobles at a banquet in honor of ruling princes and chiefs from native states. The hall glowed with jewels worth millions while princes wore state robes and princesses dined on old plates and silver.
Omaha authorities identified Laula Clark a parole breaker from the Chadron Prison as the sniper who killed two and wounded two in Omaha and near Cornell Bluffs last week. Officials link Clark to Sioux City murders and recall a prior conviction for a farm attack at Orange City. Clark faces last degree murder charges and a court appearance scheduled tomorrow.
The Watson-Parker railroad favor bill stalled in the House as members pressed for amendments to protect the public. Debate focused on whether the measure adequately ensures continuous service and fair rate regulation without public representation in negotiations. Republican Nelson urged compulsory safeguards. Barkley argued the public should have a say in rail labor agreements.
About fifty eastern railroads met at Grand Central to consider pay demands by conductors and trainmen. No action was taken beyond a promise for written replies by March 2 from each railroad, with increases sought from $1 to $1.64 per day for various crews. The represented territory covers east of Chicago and north of the Potomac, including major lines such as Pennsylvania, New York Central, Erie, and others, affecting roughly 86,000 employees.
Four bandits robbed a dairy messenger near Linden Avenue and Dolphin Street in Baltimore, escaping with about $16,000 in cash. The messenger and escort were wounded, while a pursuit car was involved and shots were fired as police chased the robbers.
Columnist BAL CARROLL reports on a scandalous party controversy involving a nude chorus girl alleged wine bath and a Royal circle. Investigations by Colkee Commissioner Melaughlin examined charity and prohibition concerns while attendees denied misconduct. The account centers on statements by Vic Countess of Cathcart and other party guests about decorum and intoxication levels.
Mayor William W. Werts and Chairman Waller C. Hardy appealed to Charleston residents to donate to the Community Chest on Monday, March 3, to support ten charities. They urged widespread participation to relieve agencies of fundraising burdens and to fund vital welfare work across the city.
In Washington and New York the Countess Cathcart fights a habeas corpus bid over her entry denial. Arthur Hays argues for a hearing while Buckner contemplates dismissing the case. a ruling could test the federal statute and affect her Elm Island release and possible appeal.
WASHINGTON Pel 14 Coal loadings for the week ending February show a small decrease. Total freight loadings reached 815,895 tons with mixed changes across carload, miscellaneous freight, grain products, and livestock. The Railway Association announced overall totals and weekly comparisons against 1925 and the prior week, noting decreases in certain categories despite an uptick in others.
The tax reduction bill, approved by both chambers, heads to President Coolidge for signature. It would cut taxes for more than 2,300,900 filers and begin for many installments March 1. Congress frames limits on spending while aiming to curb federal costs.
Senator Neely of West Virginia opens a heated four hour senate debate on estate tax relief for 26 large estates, seeking to shift taxes from wealthy estates to other groups. He advocates eliminating retroactive relief while critics warn of broad financial impact.
A federal warrant was issued in Jacksonville Florida for Charles Pons known as Snendal wizard on charges he used a mule to defraud investors. The case ties to real estate deals selling lots for 19 dollars to repay creditors hurt by his alleged international scam in Boston. Pons posted bail under $5900 on related state charges.
In SROCTON Mass February 4 a threatening letter aimed at prosecutor and others in the Anthony Bimba blasphemy case arrived by mail. The note warned, Remember attorney Bimba is sentenced followed by a red hand motif.
In Brockton on February 24 Anthony Bimba editor and lecturer faced a sedition trial. Three Lithuanian witnesses testified about his Brockton address given on February 29, including remarks about prayers yielding nothing and pressure for adherence to the Communist party. Witnesses said he praised the red flag and criticized religious authority while linking labor conditions to workers’ rights.
A Mississippi tornado caused multiple deaths and injuries across Jennie Arkansas and nearby towns. Reports indicate two killed in Jennie with several injured and extensive house and property damage. In Mississippi a lane damaged area near like mill take ark confirms a death and farm losses, including a plantation where a 12 year old girl was killed.
In Wheeling on February 44 3re Jennie Hoge indicted for the murder of Nathan Bell a boarder for over 25 years will plead not guilty at arraignment before Judge J A Ritts in Ohio County Intermediate court per attorney Robert J Keiny Prosecutor A C Schiftler said tonight he plans to assemble a large list of witnesses for an early trial indicating the case will be pushed to trial swiftly
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