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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1925

Page

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Senate passes interior budget with focus on Army

The Senate approved the interior department appropriation, about 235.9 million dollars, in a night session to speed work after Muscle Shoals delays. The measure includes a 500 thousand dollar addition for the Spanish Springs project in Nevada and funds directed to other internal improvements and agencies.

Senate Washington Interior Department Muscle Shoals House Spanwiak Springs Spanish Springs Nevada Howe Jan Lainey Mlingis New Inland Scaterways Corporation Madden Appropriations Committee President Agricultural Commission Blanton Texas Inland Water Wars Corporation Hem Musele Shoals Alemond, CO New Orleans Oakland Calif UK Coast Board Whanning Cable Republican Ohio

Tragic WV mother kills children then takes own life

Mrs Matsa Lambert of Fluchield West Virginia fed her three youngest children poison then swallowed carbolic acid and died within hours. The children were treated at a local hospital and are expected to recover. A death note claimed she could no longer endure living among people. The husband suspects insanity and found no knowledge of poisons in the home.

Matsa Eambert Fluchield West Virginia Lambert Aluiah

McClintock Case Shifts Over Demand to Exhume Brother

Chicago January report shows Chief Justice Harry Olson pressing inquest officials to exhume Dr. Oscar Olson’s body, alleging possible plotting behind the death of McClintock’s brother. The move prompts delays as the court requires written grounds and a fuller investigation, with continued testimony and subpoenas planned.

McClintock Olson Brother Associated Press Chicago Harry Olson William D. Shepherd William Nelson McClintock Oscar Olson McChllock Shepherd Muat Tudoe Gison Amet

Po ca Shooting Hayes 10 Hold Probed By Jury Moeller Rites

A late October shooting near Grapevine involves the Jones family and Warder, Wines, and King accused of killing two men as a feud escalated. Grand jury probes the Gravesdale incidents as witnesses testify. clergy and civic figures attend the Moeller funeral rites in Cincinnati.

Moeller Rites T. H. Jones William Jones Jos Othe Grant Hobert Arthwer Eealtair Pere Cecil Boreens Robert Dawson Duncen Regmess Trrough

Rug salesman held as fugitive in New York arrest

Genege Stillings, 43, arrested tonight on charges of being a fugitive from justice. Police say he was apprehended after investigators traced a robbery plan involving a large sum of money.

New York Dan Genege Stillings Aalesmay Justi Smmings Werry Vet Pittshergh

Mrs Scott Claims Washington Parties Involved Drinks

Mrs Hana Jace Srett testified about capital social gatherings described as wilder events with drinking during Christmas season. She recalled Mr Scott remarks and references to guests and to abstaining while others drank heavily amid hotel rooms and late hours, noting a tense atmosphere in political circles.

Aspen Tan Lininex Merabera Sinkeed Wroy Alfivers Hana Jace Srett Rank DD Irou Washington Scott

Phone Company Asks Rate Case Rehearing Raps Boost

A petition for a rehearing filed by Potamic Telephone Company argues the revenue increases granted by the public service commission are excessive. The petition challenges the valuation and rate of return used by the majority, contending they fail to reflect depreciation costs and required investments. The commission’s action is described as unnecessary and the petition seeks to revise depreciation and annual payment provisions.

Stathers Public Service Commission Mig Chane Speake Potomic Telephone Company Charan Birk Stutherk Public Sertler Commission Atathereesd Mindy Wembley Boas FTA Ogana Crak Saeash Malless

Morgan addresses assessors urging duty across counties

The speech, delivered amid a gathering of state officials, urged 48 of 55 counties to ensure representation and timely property valuations. Governor Morgan criticized wasteful spending and emphasized fair assessments to support home construction and state needs.

Rail Safety Meeting Draws National Railway Leaders

Rail safety concerns dominate a joint gathering of executives from major railroads and the American Worldw and railway associations. Officials discussed abatement plans and enforcement measures affecting the industry across states and regions.

American Worldw Clerses Kielwend Brederieksbore Brederieksbore and Potanntey Abel Tieoal Hesiud Latta Gesiabit Husiehiden

Arrest on Bench Warrant Shocks Local Court Scene

A man named Means was arrested on a bench warrant amid tensions at the courthouse. The case involved legal officials pursuing a restraint order and a transfer hearing as part of ongoing proceedings. Witnesses and attorneys included Byers, Cheri Heth, and Pay Cheri, with a judge ordering transport to New Vari for further action.

Conyers Tor Theediy Pay Cheri Heth Bobettna Tomaten

Log Train Wreck Kills Worker in West Virginia Area

A log train wreck near Wells, West Virginia, left several injured and one firefighter killed. Engineer Moreland, named in initial reports, was severely hurt as crews battled the fire and secured the scene. Local responders, including Beverly and Tuft towns, worked through the night to control hazards and investigate the incident.

Woman Dies After Dog Attack In Home Fire

Mrs. Sarah Whittaker, 70, of 1627 Piedmont Road, died last night in a Twen hospital from burns and injuries received when a large bulldog attacked her in her home while her family shopped. She fought to escape, turned on a kitchen water line, and the room flooded as the dog mauled her legs. Neighbors found her semi conscious, clothed torn, uttering only dog, with authorities stating the dog and two other animals were left in the house.

Sarah Whittaker Piedmont Road Twen Weien Sirianie Whitaker Wren Herbert Whittaker Verist

Delegates Ready to Resume Peace Parley in Paris

Dozen of Allied and Associated Nations delegates meet in Paris to resume talks on postwar problems since the peace was signed. Kellogg, Herrick and Logan will represent the United States at the meeting.

Allied Associated Nations Paris Kellogg Herrick Logan U. S

Kentucky Town Splits Police Chief Roles

Paducah court and Mayor Talley confront a split police leadership as Nelson and Croan contend for chief authority. Lige Uroxs holds keys and badge while Nelson backs a rival council-backed claim. court rejects division and recognizes Nelson as chief.

Paducah Twe Lige Uroxs Talley Fre Police Commissioners Ely Wi Nelson Nelson Croan Nelnon Pollercourt Nelaon Croas Will Cr Voonell

Stone Clears Up For Court Post

Washington January 6 Attorney General Stone began a farewell drive to clear his department of questions before he leaves for a new post as head of the justice department. He hopes to fill vacancies in federal judgeships and U S attorneyships in several districts while names like Warren Kellogg and Beck circulate. A federal reformatory site decision for Alderson West Virginia looms as the commission weighs Alderson versus Delphi Indiana.

Associated Preas Washington Stone Department of Justice Supreme Court Stanes Avril House Lany Mr. Stone Charles B. Warren Japan Jorge Frank Derrien Idaho London Beck Department Kellogg New York North Carolina Ohio California United States Panama Arizona Indiana P Davis Woerten Alderson West Virginia Sso Work Delphi

Frazier Pleads Leniency While Barred from Council Meeting

The text recalls Frazier begging leniency from political leaders after a “bad boy” rule, while he faces a council bar. It mentions breakfast with President Coolidge and references strong entities like Newark and Pan, with charged rhetoric about party principles, reform, and power struggles affecting the city’s governance.

Council President Coolidge Frazier

Debt conference opens as Churchill debates fate of payments

Delegations from twelve Allied nations gather in Paris to reopen talks sparked by the long running peace conference. Winston Churchill joins the scene with French ministers to discuss a joint plan for a fall debt conference in Brussels in March if France accepts the British proposal. Debtors remain silent as Italy Belgium and others tilt toward waiting.

Associated Press Allied Associated Nations Paris Frank B. Kelley Great Briain Herrick Jaime Ad Logan, Jr United States Reparation Commission Winston Churchill Air Churchtil M. Clamett+ tel Bruameléint Mr. Churelin Che Quesans France Mussolini Italy Pate Donim Congress Ead Britain Bolegium Japan iPo Jand Graece Portugal Jugo Slavia Slovakia Rumania

Train Wreck Injures Several at Chicang Station

Four persons were injured, none seriously, when the crick Washington limited of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was struck and cut in two by a Western Indiana Railroad passenger train as both trains left Chicang for the Capitol. The Western Indiana train struck a mail coach of the Baltimore and Ohio train, likely causing more injuries. One coach was hurled onto the platform at Osheld Sta nton on the south side, narrowly missing bystanders.

Crick Washington Limited Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Westera Indiana Railroad Baltimore and Ohio Baltimore and Oho

Crippled Son to Keep Him From Kaiser's Army

A New York State reader recounts a tragic incident involving a man named Johannsen, testifying about $50,000 in damages against the Atlantic Transport Company of Went Virginia. He describes his father maiming him with a sledge hammer during wartime in 1914 in a German town, and notes scars on his back as evidence. He recalls his father’s threat and the war’s disruption as the incident contributed to a long, traumatic history.

New York White Haine N.Y Katerr Coamd Johannsen Yankern Atlantic ‘Teasxport Company Virginna Tun Winfather Densmark Jobenmeen Vic Jury Mintentimany Jobanheny

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