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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1925
Page
1
At the halfway mark of the session Congress grapples with a flood of federal business. Leaders praise progress yet warn supply bills delay and key issues like Muscle Shoals farm aid and rate raises loom. Senate and House clash over Pines treaty naval and budget items as Tuesday plans unfold.
Efforts to avert a general strike by 76,000 miners in District No. 1 of the United Mine Workers were made by the district executive board in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. A three day ultimatum was issued to settle the walkout and call a special convention, with a key grievance committee meeting set for Wednesday. A commission from International President John L. Lewis was expected back to aid negotiations.
A primed account notes Gerald Chapman, famed outlaw, captured after a gun battle. The report mentions his notoriety as a bandit and prison breaker and outlines the arrest details.
Washington on January 18 reports strong opposition hindered the appointment of Mrs. Mabel Walker Willebrandt, solicitor general, to a northern district of California judgeship. President Coolidge and Attorney General Stone faced protests by Senator Hiram Johnson and others, delaying action as California lawmakers push for reform and wary officials weigh the nomination.
Jan 12 1949 dispatches report that Chueral Chi Haleh Yuan's forces were routed at Chinkiang by General Lu Yung Haiang. Hsieh Yuan allegedly redeployed reserves to Soochow to form a defense while about 11 000 troops clashed with Hu Teh Yuan's followers near Chinkiang region.
Washington debates a bill to authorize an Underwood Muscle bill and a conference between House and Senate leaders. The measure, backed by Ford allies, seeks swift passage and potential House modifications to resolve Senate-House differences. Republicans and supporters push for prompt conference reporting and final disposition.
A report states Martino will succeed Prince Cuyutani as Italian ambassador to the United States after retirement. The Italian foreign ministry has assured approval and a formal nomination is expected without delay.
Incomplete OCR text hints at a wartime era report from Marietta mentioning individuals named Warold RexaiG, Normat, and Tadlan. The readable lines reference mourning and a family scene involving brothers, with a vague note about a new sand dig site and a loaded item, leaving the exact event unclear.
In Pittsburgh on January 18, Charles H. McMillan and George McMillan traveled toward Bay Shore after a body found in Fatters field was identified as Andrew McMillan who vanished from his home weeks ago. The brothers believed the death involved gallstone surgery complications and planned to consult the coroner and exhume the body for identification. They awaited word from Bay Shore authorities as they weighed returning to Pittsburgh for burial.
Early morning break ins at the Metter Wurniture Company and the Plektanen Tyros Purel ture Company left about 2,500 wire items stolen. In both cases the safes were pried open and emptied with hammers. Police later linked the two burglaries to the same suspects after a preliminary inspection the previous day.
A Richmond gathering for women voters is scheduled for April 22. The event aims to discuss civic participation and local issues, with expected attendance by notable figures and community organizers.
Muncie January 18. Herald Chapmen a notorious prison breaker sought nation wide fame by escape from Atlanta penitentiary was captured by Muncie police after a pistol battle near a traction station. He admitted his identity to officers and was later taken to Indianapolis under guard to face federal authorities. Detectives chased him through the city as he attempted to flee, fighting off officers and dropping a pistol before being overpowered. A small cargo of nitroglycerin two watches and jewelry valued around four hundred dollars accompanied him.
The petroleum industry committee today salied a second group of oil men for specific information on foreign trade and development plans. The board seeks views on production, development, distribution, and related topics to aid future policy, with letters received praising stabilization efforts in the industry.
Washington Jan 18 President Coolidge narrowed to about six candidates for the secretary of agriculture after March 4. The field started near two hundred names with many eliminated for lack of agricultural policy experience. Hoover might be consulted, though he stayed at Commerce.
Geneva reports show Britain and the United States diverge on Far Eastern opium policy as Lord Cecil arrives. Japan communicates its support for US plans to curb opium, while officials urge careful study of the American proposition amid tensions in the talks.
Sixteen year old Dorothy Ellingson confessed to police that she shot and killed her mother Evingson, the coroner’s verdict says, while a gun and other delinquency-linked youths linger in custody. Relatives vow to support Dorothy as search for associates continues and hearings loom for cabaret musicians linked to the case.
The West Virginia Senate plans committee appointments as Coffman seeks to end a four day organizational delay. Democratic and Republican factions debate chairmanships while Coffman aims for a swift yet cautious lineup for finance and judiciary panels.
Washington hosts a six day meeting led by nine national women's groups to discuss war prevention. Judge Plurence Allen, Lord Thomas, and John F. O Neen spoke at a public rally as organizers planned a broader peaceful world machinery. A later note postponed a white hour reception and debate over population pressures and global peace strategy.
Rev. John Gass, newly arrived rector of St John’s Episcopal Church in Charleston, preached on the power to be at yesterday May morning. He urged youth and adults alike to recognize inherent potential and cited biblical figures and democratic ideals to illustrate how individuals can strive toward better lives and greater service.
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