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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1925

Page

5

Gas rate case hearing ends with protestant petition

The hearing before the public service commission on United Fuel Gas Company rate increases concluded, with Krebs urging pro­ rata credit on gas profits and Hagenah and Erickson engineers testifying on December gas on hand. Officials for Huntington Development and Gas Company also testified, detailing past consumption and rate effects, while future briefs due in 20 days.

United Fuel Gas Company Alsalnn CGEB Krebs W. T. Hazengh Hagenah and Erickson Valuation “Engineers Chicago Caltech Fuel Gas Company Huntington Cass Eas United Fuel Gas W. J. Hightower Gas Company H. G. Scott George ¥. Webelacker New York M.S. Fonts Fouts Heatt Virginian Power Company Cabin Creek

West Virginia House Proposes Gas Industry Investigation

A West Virginia House resolution calls for a joint senate and house committee, chaired by the state geologist, to investigate production, distribution, and transport of natural gas. The panel would summon witnesses, compel production of records, and report to the next legislature.

Ohio County Weat Virginiy Cotten Senate House

Education Board Leaves Saxophone Out of Orchestra

San Francisco education officials reject funding for saxophones while approving $7,600 for other wind and brass instruments. The policy bars saxophones from school ensembles, forcing prospective players to supply their own instruments. The piece mixes local history and unrelated notes about the city and a bank robbery, reflecting the era's style.

Elis H. Martin San Francisco San Francisco Board of Education Educational Board

Noted Dental Surgeon Sued for Divorce

Mrs. Helen Collin Theilman has brought suit in New York for divorce from Dr. Henry Theilman noted dental surgeon and expert clay pigeon shot.

Helen Collin Theilman New York Henry Theilman

Preparations for trial of Raymond J. Bischoff in Chicago

Chicago reports preparations to prosecute Raymond J. Bischoff after his Los Angeles arrest on charges he swindled about 4506 residents of the stock yards district out of roughly 450,000. Investigations probe possible political connivance in his 2 year escape after bond posted. Bischoff agreed to return without extradition. He told Sergeant Lotfius that some high officials aided his escape with funds. Eight of his alleged confederates have been indicted and sent to prison.

Chicago Raymond J. Bischoff Los Angeles Blychef Patrick Lotflua Vermis

How to Solve the Crossword Puzzle in 1920s Paper

A word puzzle guide presents numbered across and down clues with many abbreviations and odd spellings. It instructs filling a farm form by placing words horizontally or vertically from numbered hints, noting that blocks and adjacent clues interlock and that abbreviations and archaic terms appear throughout.

Negro Educators In Conference Opened Yesterday

The Negro Educational Conference opened yesterday and will continue through today. W. W. Sanders, state superintendent of Negro schools, said discussions were introduced by members. A list of discussion topics was prepared by the Department of Negro Education, with more possible. The lead issue is teacher supply and how to improve school conditions in the parish and state.

Negro Educational Conference W. W. Sanders Atary Department of Negro Education Teneher Supply Lewigla

Kuykendall Named Hardware Head in Clarksburg

Kuykendall of Moorefield was elected president of the West Virginia Hardware Association at the convention closing in Clarksburg. Other officers include James Fielding of Charleston as first vice president Homer Crane of West Union as second vice president and D T Foster of Beckley on the executive committee. Delegates to the national congress in Philadelphia were named with notes on meetings and a session topic on profits in the hardware business led by newly elected president Kendal Kendall.

West Virginia Crada Clarksburg Kuykendall Moorsfisild Wext Virginia Hardware Vihanial Iamey Fleid Ing Chairleston Raykendall Moorefield C.J. Tuheards Marlinton Allerunter Frank Tatham Buekhannyn Te Ch Cyeter Amberport Courmilla Lefarn Geage Sales Nuys Kendall

Man dies after toenail operation in Muskegon

In Muskegon Michigan an ingrown toenail operation led to the death of 24 year old Orig Olds. He recently graduated from Muskegon Heights High School and was married a few weeks ago. He died during the toenail procedure.

Orig C. Olds Muskegon, Mien Dan Orig Olds Gelnge Muskegon Heights High Shoal

Heydler Promises Full Cooperation in Bribery Probe

Heydler pledged full cooperation with the New York district attorney's bribery investigation into the Dolan–O'Connell base bribery affair. He stated he would devote all resources of the National and push to clarify the matter, amid surrounding proposals and discussions on prize money and World Series revenue distribution.

Heydler National League Dolan O’connell En Tork Dan New York Dieterat Dolan O'Connell Jonny A. Heidler Natonal League Uped Chiengu Advisory Council Jestiffy Arthur Fletcher Philadelphia Fennie Sand O'Connell Phillie Heydler Ging Expresser Adefier Visery He Meves

State House Pint Top Union Store of Bluefiaid Charter Awarded

Charter granted yesterday in Houston by the secretary of state with 10000 dollars initial capital to Incorporatera Pera Gilbert Howard Gilbert Beatrice Gobert Evin Pieter and David Browthers. Notaries commissioned include Li 2 Berman WH tayson Heoner Downey and others. Compensation awards from the state department list several individuals with weekly or period payments for injuries and service.

Bluefiaid Houston G. Young Incorporatera Pera Berman Tayson Heoner Downey Peuheas Parrish Worthington al Tintay

Income shift to wage earners in early 1920s figures

A. W. Frye, head of the Macegbess, reports that three quarters of Athertoa’s annual income went to wage earners. An economist estimates U S output from 1913 to 1924 totaled $921.8 billion with workers receiving about $249.0 billion. The 1920s show peak national theater spending and rising totals through 1924.

Detrome Afigt A. W. Frye The Macegbess United States Mc Bryn National Theatre

Land of Mojave Desert Threatens to End Town

In Wheeling on January 22 Culbertson Wroek Wax was held responsible by a grand jury for the death of Officer Ray Fazenr. A damaging forecast ties the Mojave desert movement to end the town within Nye years, as shifting sands threaten Kelso’s fate and the town council mulls options. Credit figures from Om City show shipments and averages for January 24.

Wheeling Hurenell Mojave Bruch Kelao

Advance in Crude Oil and Gasoline Prices General

Gasoline and crude oil prices rise across districts east of the Mississippi. Gasoline up 1 to 3 cents a gallon. crude oil up 15 to 25 cents per barrel. Major refiners including Standard Oil of Indiana, New Jersey, New York, and Kentucky announce increases affecting tank wagon, wholesale, and retail prices.

New York Mississingi River American Standard Ol Company Indiana Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Jts New England Kentucky Savannah Covington Sohonectady Louisiana Ni H. Drice Rernagh Texas Company Sinclair Company City of Niagara Malls General Electric Company

Court routine notes several divorces and custody orders

In Kanawha County clerk office hearings granted divorces from Elizabeth Taylor Lacy and J C Lacy with custody of John Cameron Jr. Several other divorces noted including Brown and Bryan with custody for T B Brown Jr. Also a lease authorization for Ferguson hotel dining room and cafe for six months with monthly payments and renewal option. Heirs of David D Garnible win inheritance tax case in Los Angeles Superior Court.

Common Pleas Chancery Rai Yeaterfay Elizabeth Taylor Cawea- Lacy J. C. Lacy John Cameron, Jr Brown Blais Brown Joe Mesarge Bi Message Sally Bryan Thomas H. Bryan T. B. Brown, Jr G. B. Pergubon Corporation Nick Ssponar V. G. Chlugan Ferguson Hotel Samele Los Angeles Callt David D. Garnible Cincinnati California Fleming Gefenas

Dent refiners advance crude pricing in listed grades

An apparent market note describes an advance in crude pricing across several refining grades including Pexa, Sylvenia, Somerset medium and aged, with additional mentions of Corning, Mexia, Wortham, Coral, Light Texas, Lima, Inglane, Princeton, Plymouth and Wyominy among others.

Dent Refiners Prican Pexaa Sylvenia Somerset Corning Mexia Wortham Coral Ught Texan Lima Inglane Princeton Plymouth Wyominy

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