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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1925
Page
1
A complex report covers British and American talks on war claims payments, with figures pegged around 600 million dollars and a 25 year payout horizon. It also details Kansas Governor's office transfer after his arrest on a bribe for pardon charge, plus court proceedings and political reaction.
Parkerburg January 12 The resumption of the hearing of Judges E Baker on charges of misconduct on the bench and incompetency filed by United States District Attorney T A Brown will begin at WheelIng on Wednesday January 21 The judiciary sub committees expected to finish taking testimony in one day and the northern district federal court opening here may take weeks causing a court adjournment from Tuesday evening January 28 to the following Monday to accommodate court officials including Judge Prawn who will attend.
Cleveland re ports a tragic domestic double murder suicide. John Fish, 35, a rail clerk, shot his wife Clara Fish in their bedroom then turned the gun on himself, dying after the struggle that left Clara and their son Carl injured. Florence May and Tillian are mentioned as involved in the chaotic scene.
The jury for Gaston B Means, former Justice official and his attorney Thomas B Felder, on conspiracy to obstruct justice charges, is complete in New York. Testimony will start tomorrow morning as jury selection ended late today.
A self styled principal of Exchant district claims he counted votes for congressman Nathan Verl Man and explains why he was not present at a polling place. District Attorney Vecorman discusses the grand jury inquiry next Wednesday and the sanitation concerns raised about the hall.
Judge Francis A Winslow freed four postal clerks who pleaded guilty to transferring canceled stamps for about 100 dollars each. Sentences suspended on condition they return June 1 with proof of honest living. Defendants William Gallagher Arne Schaller William Huber and James Connelly.
Walker directors propose a dividend of 12 32 1-8 percent on common stock payable May 19 to shareholders of record April 30. Board approval required. capital increase from 30,009,090 to 39,000,000 pending stockholder action. Also notes Wheeling police investigation of a fatal home shooting with unclear details.
Supreme Court holds states cannot compel a private carrier to perform public transportation tasks. The decision, affirming a lower court, narrows authority over private trucking firms and public safety duties, with Maryland and Washington cited on related questions. The ruling outlines limits on public service mandates while preserving state power over essential safety regulations.
A Detroit convention of the American Bar Association convenes with Charles Kevan Hoglen presiding. Officials discuss changes in procedures and leadership while delegates debate candidate roles and future directions for the organization.
A fragmentary report describes North Dakota considering ignoring dry laws and enforcing the federal prohibition era Eighteenth Amendment. The piece notes Senator Martin of Massachusetts and debates on federal versus state powers, with mentions of penalties, court costs, and emergency provisions tied to enforcement funding.
A New York millionaire named Stokes faces continuing prosecution for alleged conspiracy offenses. Attorney Samuel Hasitiltah stated the case proceeds in crimtnst court as Mrs Stokes, absent, remains unable to attend.
At Shenandoah a wedding celebration ended in tragedy as ten people died and three others were critically ill from suspected poisoning. Authorities say the victms include members of the wedding party and several guests, with investigations and medical reports detailing a toxic exposure. Local officials continue to gather evidence and assess the cause as hospital cases stabilize or worsen.
A large blaze erupted during a Marine Dive activity near Telia MRA Caton, injuring several attendees and drawing emergency crews. Investigators traced the origin to a structure connected with a parade route as spectators fled the flames.
Washington reports debate over President Coolidge potential cabinet changes after Secretary Hughes resignation. James Post is named relief, Houghton touted for ambassador post in London. Stone’s nomination to the Supreme Court faces further Senate inquiry over Morgan estate litigation with James A. Gwibey.
Marietta police say they found what appears to be property belonging to the murderers of Patrolman Marion Boyd. Items including clothing and blankets were left near the headquarters car on West Wind Street. The car had ties to Parkersburg West Virginia and was linked to prior thefts in Ohio. Authorities caution the public that the investigation is ongoing and expect more clues to identify the killers.
On the eve of caucus the contest for president of the upper house has developed into a three sided affair. Keatley appears assured for speaker while the senate race hangs in doubt as Qoff man, areas and tie urged to Front, Organ ization to be effected tonight.
January report from London notes the queen’s family taking up crosswords as a pastime. The craze has spread from Mint to Sandringham with nine enthusiasts solving puzzles. A leading paper offers 5,000 pounds for the first Crossword Champion of Great Britain in an eliminatory contest.
The Associated Press reports Washington January 14 The fate of the Underwood Muscle Shoals bill will be decided tomorrow as the Senate votes on the Jones substitute to create a commission to make recommendations on compressing disposition of the project If the Underwood bill clears the substitute appears likely to pass Alabama Senator predicts success Opposition led by Senator Norris Nebraska requests unanimous consent for a quick vote and limits debate to ten minutes per senator If defeated leaders plan to push the Underwood bill to a final vote before adjournment while Senator Smith of South Carolina seeks to reintroduce an amendment for government operation at full capacity to produce nitrates for explosives and fertilizer
Delegates from the National Association of General Contractors opened their annual convention in Washington with President Coolidge urging standardization of contracts to curb seasonal exploitation. Secretary Hanover opposed government construction without contractor services. A proposal for a code of ethics to regulate contractor relations was discussed amid the sessions. The American Petroleum Institute board endorsed the federal oil quota policy during cooling talks.
Seventeen half starved sailors tell how the Portuguese windjammer Caragul sailed with a hull full of honey for eighty days of gales and was wrecked after rescuers saved a crewman. The captain and crew endured sieges and attempts at suicide before drifting toward New York, then revented by a north Atlantic gale.
Amid opening sessions legislators discussed bids for top posts in both chambers. Edwin M. Keatler leads for speaker of the senate, with Coffman Hugus White prominent. Hodges of Franklin leads for clerk of the house, while Curtis and Freling explore sergeant-at-arms roles.候
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