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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1925

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Diplomatic reshuffle eyed as Senate reviews court posts

Washington. President Coolidge will focus on filling diplomatic and cabinet vacancies after Hughes resignation. Houghton may move to the court of St James with Kellage advanced to Berlin. Nominees include Sinn for associate justice, Warren for attorney general, with others like Fletcher, Grew, Beck, and McCormick mentioned. Senate likely actions precede March 4 changes as Gate and Tavis face retirement and Labor moves.

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Coasting Party Tragedy Overwhelms Western Maryland

Frayed coast ing party at West Annister ends in tragedy with Gruber killed and six others injured from fractures and contusions. Miss Bertha Hart critical after impact. Miss Mira Hatt and Miss Ruth Werren also hurt. Names include Miss Nervette Wills and Prof James Ranck among attendees. Also reports Henry Ford’s Cincinnati cab purchase and Wheeling lawyer Michael J Cullins dies.

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Houghton Mays Get Kellogg's Place in England

Alanvon F. Houghton is being considered by President Coolidge for the Ambassadorship to the Court of St James to succeed Henry G. Kellogg who will resign. The change follows leadership talks amid Coalition deliberations and state affairs in Washington.

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Senate to Push Appropriation Bills in Congress

Washington January 11 Congress starts week with appropriation measures to quicken action on general legislation. Senate plans to pass the Musile Sheals bill and move to conference while debate over the Cuba treaty and annual supply measures continues.

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Reparations Debate Stirs In 1920s Germany

Fragmentary report notes German reparations under the Dawes plan through 1920s figures, Britain and France levies, and calls for renewal of payment terms. Mentions Seymour Parker as an agent and various monetary totals in marks, with unclear surrounding details.

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Coolidge Oil Board Opens Industry Views Inquiry

The Coolidge Oil Board launched a cooperative inquiry inviting oil men to share authoritative data and views on present expenses and production, aiming to curb waste and guide a national conservation policy. The letter seeks practical lines of action from industry leaders to reduce redundant costs and improve efficiency.

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Chinese General Seizes Shanghai in Turbulent Coup

Fragmented OCR text describes a dramatic Shanghai seizure by a Chinese general, with mentions of surrounding villages, rival factions, and ongoing military actions. The report references central government figures and potential external interests, highlighting violence, unrest, and shifting control amid unclear timing and details.

Peking Chi

Race to Court for Big Bond Is Successful

A court order in New York forced a substantial bond action, with Rita Rae and Peter Arvidt Brewing Company figures involved. Butler and his wife faced conditions. a travel rush to New York followed a potential forfeiture if appearance failed, amid legal maneuvers and a whirlwind of transfers.

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Unions Promote Child Labor Law Controversy Meeting

A Charleston meeting at the Labor Temple on Alderson Street featured unions including the Charlestan chamber of commerce and Kiwaris club praising the late Samuel Gompers and urging support for the national child labor law while critics urged lawmakers to follow state statutes. The program grew into a campaign event with speakers from the United Mine Workers and other civic groups urging action and alignment with labor positions.

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Sermon Emphasizes Brute Things Since War at Bream Memorial

Rev Frank C Brown of Brewin Memorial Church preached to about 200 congregants on Charlotte Street warning against undue focus on football and worldly amusements since the war. He urged prayer and God realization as essential before all else, using a New Year text to challenge complacency and material aims.

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Wage Campaigns Demand Arrest in Kansas Gubernatorial Race

The piece reports on wage campaigns and calls for the arrest of indicted figures in Kansas politics. It notes bids by Coffman and Helmick for Senate leadership, Reynolds and others for minority and presidential possibilities, and details surrounding bribery allegations involving a pardon. The article mentions key figures including Bunker Reynolds, Coffman, Helmick, Parahontiss, Mallivan, and Governor-elect Inward Ble Cere, with legislative sessions and upcoming inaugurations central to the political maneuvering.

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Patro lman of Marietta Slain After Exchange of Shots

A Marietta patrolman was killed during a nighttime confrontation with armed offenders. Police say the officer and assailants exchanged gunfire near a street intersection, with the officer fatally shot and the suspects fleeing toward local streets. Investigators are pursuing leads and reviewing nearby business security footage for clues. The patrolman, aged, leaves a widow and several children. the department cooperative with state authorities in the case.

Rooms for Legislators Arranged at New Headquarters

The Chizioaton rent estate opened headquarters to arrange rooms for legislators. The initiative, timed with the state feminine assembly meeting on Wednesday, seeks to provide rooms and port office space, noting winter and reserve housing for quartens should be allocated.

Chizioaton Elka Wbath Winters Leserve Quaartens

Father says he knew nothing of deal in Topeka case

The Associated Press reports that Governor Jonathan M. Davis and his son Russell faced charges of selling and accepting a $1250 bribe in Topeka. Fred W. Pullman, former Winn County Bank president, and a jailed felon allegedly delivered the money in a Topeka hotel. Davis and his son deny knowledge of the exchange, while county and state officers prepared to file charges and await an inauguration eve proceedings.

Lamorrow Gove Ernor Jonathan M. Davie Aan Russell Lyvig Fred W. Pullman Tinkham Veale Shawner County Cam Farente Waytaut Caterman Davis Chalr Tla Offes C. B. Griffith Totman Veale Bayis Lorger Winn County Bank Lucyene Kane Topeka Jtunsett Pall- Taan Tolin Act Yriday Travis Gellar Sien Fellman Tussell Davis Lettinis

Chicago Million Blaze Strikes Downtown Business District

A citywide fire in Chicago causes over five hours of destruction in the business district. Fire crews battled intense flames as hundreds fled nearby buildings, with oil paintings and valuables reported lost. Estimated damage reaches around $500,000 according to dealers and officials.

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Bet on horse that wins race is fatal move

HavanaJon Antonio Starce, a newspaper reporter, placed a bet on Countenn Cinridges in the first race at Oriental Park. The horse led to the stretch before faltering as Pilndew nosed ahead at the wire, sending Suarez sprawling and spectators into a frenzy.

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Youth 14 Guilty of First Degree Murder

William G. Cavalier, 14, convicted of first degree murder for killing his 62 year old grandmother, Catherine Cavalier, last July. Jury deliberated 23 and a half hours after a prior hung verdict. He claimed insanity and await disposition of appeal. immediate remand to prison. The case marks him as the youngest defendant ever convicted of first degree murder in the state.

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Customs Office Probe Under Way

Washington reports an ongoing Treasury Department inquiry into irregularities at several customs offices amid disclosures in the secret department. One agent has been convicted and four others indicted for conspiracy, with estimates that thousands of dollars were defrauded. Hawaii is seen as central to the evidence, possibly extending to the continental United States. Dr Arch Hath registrar of the University of Michigan since 1908 died at his home in Ann Arbor.

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Anonymous Letters to Shearsley Spark Death Talk

In Columbus January 11 anonymous letters purporting to be from a member of the congregation at Chertat Lutheran church in Bexley prompted Pastor CV Bhentelex to address his wife’s death and the Kenedy Lines scandal. The letter writer claimed innocence for all involved while questions about the investigation and future proceedings were discussed by local officials and clergy.

Shearsley Molumbus CV. Bhentelex Chertat Lutheran Church Bexley Ted Kanedy Shontwey Edward Prettier

Anglo American War Debt Pact Details Leak in Paris Conference

Paris January reports describe tentative Anglo American terms on war debts, with a 20 year payout under the Dawes plan and a fixed percentage of Dawes annuities. British sources say Belgium priority payments and in kind deliveries frame the deal, while U.S. approval remains pending. Washington holds the final say as details leak from secret discussions.

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Demand to Oust Chicago Pastor Sparks Congregational Vote

Wealthy members of the New England Congregational Church council plan to confront Pastor Major Thornton Anthony Mills at a Wednesday evening vote. Mills urged unity across the congregation and community, resisting leadership splits and signaling possible resignation amid factional pressure.

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Miners Move to Impeach District Leader Cappellini

In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on January 11 is reported that miners oppose President Cappellini of District 1 United Mine Workers of America and favor ending the standing strikes. They plan impeachment actions this week after a Saturday meeting attended by 209 miners from 10 unions. The group protested Cappellini’s call for a special convention and alleged it involved 30 local unions beyond those hit by the strikes.

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