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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1925
Page
1
The nation and Charleston marked New Year's Eve with restrained revelry as crowds gathered in Times Square and the surrounding districts. Police reported no arrests, while churches hosted midnight services and theatres saw packed crowds amid festive displays.
A garbled report indicates a State Attorney will pursue charges in liquor cases. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the notice mentions fees, trials, and a December 31 date with proceedings pending before jurors and authorities.
Charleston business leaders survey the coming year with optimism. They foresee improved coal demand, better rail service, and stronger manufacturing, banking, and retail activity led by Elbert H. Gary and local executives. Forecasters warn success relies on industrial confidence and coordinated efforts to raise coal and transport efficiency.
Fragmented OCR notes recount marriage license activity in 1823 1828 with counts of brides grooms and issued forms. Names of several couples appear amid garbled place and county references including Kanawha and Virgin Albert and Penuszlea pik.
Witness for the defense in the Forbes Thompson conspiracy case contends the Northampton hospital contract to Pontiac Construction of Detroit served U S interests, claiming the government lost 20000 and the North Eastern bid was preferable though higher. Testimony notes rapid foundation work and bureau pressure for swift award.
The Rowley jury remains locked at midnight after failing to reach an agreement in the murder case of J. F. Rowsey over the killing of Dewey Webber. Court observers report continued deadlock and a late-night tension as the trial stalls into 1925.
Washington reports the senate committees under Senator Casaig will probe the prohibition unit and enforcement actions, hearing from Internal Revenue Bureau and prohibition division officials. A date for naming the responsible bowing is not fixed, likely within two weeks. Also noted, New York stock and iron products prices fell from last year, impacting United States Steel earnings.
Investigating William Nelson McClintock's death nears end as Attorney General Joseph P. Savage says no evidence supports further action. Pathologist Wadwis Hehruen and Northwestern expert James F. Smonds testified and indicated illness unnamed as typhoid fever.
Detectives who killed Russell Dickey’s slayer aboard the Viking Northwestern train and wounded another were fired upon today by Veronica Arcadia, who later, with her son Anthony, was taken into custody after she fired five shots in a bid to disarm the assailant. Authorities postponed a coroner’s inquiry as they pursued the robber.
Witnesses describe a holdup at a bank where seven people including customers were forced to the floor and made to aid the robbers in loading a bag, while the suspects escaped with the cash and fled to behind Armour & Co. near the river road. One suspect, Woodruff, was arrested and remanded to the magistrate for further proceedings.
Prominent Americans including Secretary Mellon and Senator Borah back optimism on Germany under the Dawes plan. They cite new unity and cooperation spirit, note Germany's willingness to meet obligations, and foresee improved European trade as the plan unfolds. Also reports a fatal coasting accident in Pittsburgh as a separate brief.
Washington officials report Paris discussions with Premier Herriot and M Clemenceau softened tensions over France's war debt to the United States. Ambassador Herrick will forward a transcript of talks to Washington as Dawes plan considerations and possible settlement terms are weighed amid interest in a broader debt arrangement with Britain and Germany.
Jones of this city was admitted to the Western Hospital tonight suffering from injuries described as from a fall during a New Year observance. He reportedly attempted to lift a heavy shade causing a loss of balance and a resulting wound to the lip pocket, with injuries described as not serious but requiring attention.
Washington reports say a joint congressional post office sub-committee agreed to recommend a one year effective period for proposed postal rate and salary increases. Amendments recasting class rates were favored and hearings set for Friday. discussions included merging second class zones and resisting full elimination of differential rates for religious and educational publications.
Iowa banks faced state actions amid fears over public deposits subrogation rights and surety guarantees. Five banks closed, two turned to the state banking department as confidence waned. Pan for the First National Banks of Denison and private controls in Dow City and Vail linked to suspensions. Runs followed suspensions though no major difficulties reported. Prohibition officers raided rod houses in Pittsburgh area to curb violations as year ended, confiscating liquor and arresting three people.
President Calvin Coolidge welcomes about 4000 members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science at the annual meeting in Washington. He outlines plans for a national ark in England and a botanical garden near the capital. Prominent doctors from Columbia Yale and the University of Chicago discuss views on the female self and conditions shaping it, attributing factors to heredity and nutrition.
West Virginia road commission official A. K. Hiner stated there will be no extra time to obtain 1926 automobile license plates. Violators using MD4 tags after today face prosecution as per state law, with enforcement left to justices of the peace and local peace officers.
Judge Frank Lively of the state supreme court yesterday granted a temporary restraining order on the petition regarding the Hatter Road case. The action involved a rate dispute and directs further proceedings in the state court.
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