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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1926
Page
1
Tax collectors will conduct door to door visits in Charleston to pursue delinquent taxes. Officials report limited funds, leading to planned interviews with residents while promising enforcement through levy powers if payments remain unpaid. The effort aims to recover back taxes and fees despite revenue shortfalls and administrative constraints.
A Jackson Day dinner will be held Friday evening at Motel Traffner with about 100 guests from Charleston and southern West Virginia. The event memorializes Andrew Jackson while honoring Woodrow Wilson and William Jennings Bryan. Guests include J Alfred Tuslor and other party leaders. A beer apple entertainment by Harry C. Jars rete is planned with Mrs Bert Brandy of Clendenin. An open forum will follow dinner and tickets are available at Hotel Ruffner desk.
In Bomben a tense scene unfolds as Father Dex Noyers denies membership in the "Order of Our Lady of Tears" while his alleged exorcism ordeal escalates. Marie Mesmin reports feeling the priest's evil influence as visions and strangling claims surface. Authorities in Beaux move to review the case amid public fear of the fanatical sect.
A fire report from Greensburg Tennessee notes the death of Mrs Lucy He Nagle of Youngwood near here last night. Her husband returned today and was arrested on a charge of neglect by the crew of a Pennsylvania railroad train. No one else was harmed in the derailment.
Evading a confrontation with nonunion workers, several mines in Indiana announced plans to reopen on a union basis tomorrow or Friday. Union leaders pressed for a bloc reopening as authorities monitor potential violence and keep civil order, while some operators argued the cessation was caused by union activity and would end as soon as workers return.
The House committee recommended acceptance of debt settlements with Belgium, Czecho Slovakia, Latvia, Estonia, Italy and Romania, though the vote was not unanimous due to objections to the Italian settlement. Representatives Raines and others argued Italy's dictatorship makes a ten year agreement risky, while agreements include steady payments and interest during the period. The panel plans to advance the resolution next Thursday.
The United States government wins a judgment of 1 million dollars against Gerald Chapin in a case over stolen property from a New York heist on August 11. The suit sought to recover property and secure liens or other securities against Chapman's assets. A Connecticut transfer-venue detail noted.
Osage case unfolds as United States District Attorney Tew denies friction between state and federal officials over the Hale and Burkhart arrests tied to an Osage fortune worth about $2,008,000. Grand jury delays cited equity and witness issues. ongoing probe seeks to expose a long suspected conspiracy to obtain Osage wealth by eliminating heirs including Mollie Burkhart and Ernest Burkhart, with further testimony awaited.
Chaos erupted as Peruvians from the Rimac steamer were attacked by Chileans in Tacna. Police and troops restored order after many were wounded or crushed. Peruvians marched under military protection to General Plerro’s residence amid renewed demonstrations. Chilean reports claim General Fizarro fired from a balcony. Authorities intervened and dispersed the flotilla crowds.
The Senate authorized an aluminum inquiry into the department of justice and the Aluminum Company of America. Key officials including Attorney General Lyinant and Secretary Mtel Tuntd were named to lead probes, with Justice and FTC questions about withholding evidence under a 3rd decree. Senator Reed defended the inquiry amid earlier obstruction, while Senator Ebey pledged no objection to the plan.
Paris braces as the Seine climbs further with 2 to 4 feet gains in hours. Rail service near Versailles and other lines suspended while refugees seek shelter in forts and parks. Cities along the valley report submerged towns, evacuations, and widespread flood damage.
Federal prohibition agents rounded up nine people in Cincinnati including a police sergeant and a sub patrolman as they broke up the largest moonshine operation in the district. About a score more were being sought, with links to Covington and Dayton. An inn near Cincinnati served as a bottling site for a large whiskey shipment.
Washington January hearing opens as Secretary Hoover testifies on rubber price manipulation and foreign influence. Lawmakers discuss potential effects on global markets and call for investigations into alleged price rigging by foreign and domestic entities.
Dispatches from Rome report Mount Vesuvius showing signs of possible eruption rise. Italy officials warn of potential danger as activity increases and observers monitor the volcano closely.
A House Foreign Affairs Committee approved a $58,000 expenditure to defray American delegates' expenses for the Geneva preparatory disarmament conference. Secretary Hull coordinated with War and Navy leaders on personnel and technical staff. Debates over resolution wording and an antiwar-participation amendment followed.
Senate finance committee advanced rate schedule overhaul with a Democratic plan for a substitute program. Senator Simmons of North Carolina signaled a complete substitute by Saturday as Republicans back house rates and Democrats seek support from insurgent GOP members. Publicity of income tax returns remains a divisive issue.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, who yesterday swallowed poison, is now out of danger and should recover if no complications arise, her physician Dr. E Thomas Brand said. She may leave hospital in a week, had a brief release today, and saw her 15 year old son Russell briefly. She telegraphed from Los Angeles about a potential contract to support there after recovery.
Ohio State University faculty and students face an official inquiry into alleged communistic activity and prohibition law violations. A special board committee will lead the probe next week after a meeting with Governor Donahey and Prohibition Commissioner Propst. Horton, a graduate instructor, was arrested for liquor possession and paraphernalia related to manufacture.
Federal move backed by Hoover and commerce officials to place radio under secretary of commerce control. A proposed DIN would grant licensing authority to a new commission and regulate applications and related functions. Government oversight aims to prevent bias in broadcasts after two years of study.
Charles Edgar Welch 73, of Mestfield New Jersey, a famed grape juice manufacturer and once a Prohibition candidate for New York governor, died suddenly at a winter cottage in St Petersburg while breakfast with his sister and awaiting his wife and son. He founded the Welch company in 1869. Survived by three sons, one daughter, two sisters. Born Watertown, Alabama, March 2, 1852.
Paris January 6 AP Henry Berger left for Washington as France new ambassador, amid celebratory send off and rising dollar rates. He vowed action over words and expressed honor at the assignment.
In Philadelphia Miss Helen Schultz 15 unwedded mother was acquitted of slaying Edward Lis Lenn 31 after a court kept the case moving. Jury seated within hours hearing witnesses and completing the case. verdict delivered after a brief separation.
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