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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1925
Page
6
Saturday Morning January 24 1925 features a morning thought by R L Stavenson. The quote declares that we are all travelers in a wilderness and the best we find are honest friends.
Rumors claim President will name Senator Dial of South Carolina to a southern seat on the Interstate Commerce Commission when his Senate term ends March 4. The piece notes Dial’s crucial votes for the President, questions his fit for the post, and warns that appointing him soon could invite scrutiny of motives amid political tensions.
A newspaper column ponders Delegate Street’s proposal to tax single status. It argues most people remain domestic and marry, doubts a rise in married families from the bill, and suggests motive may be to spark legislative debate or humor. The piece notes some bachelor politicians might be targeted.
Colonel George Harvey denounces President Coolidge over foreign policy in line with his usual stance. The editor of Ned McLean's paper opposes the President, a move that, some say, could boost public regard for Coolidge. The era of bobbed hair bandits seems to have faded from headlines.
A state governor seeks a law requiring board of control approval for any new high school in West Virginia independent districts. The paper argues this undermines local self-government and promotes centralized power, noting broader trends toward federal and state encroachment, and comments on twenty eight Republican senators backing the naval oil reserves lease report.
The piece praises Ray Stannard Baker for writing Woodrow Wilsons biography from private correspondence and papers. It notes Bakers close access, balanced, authoritative portrayal free of bias, and its aim to reveal Wilsons world leadership and pursuit of international peace. It mentions Coolidges view on German reparations and scientists naming coronium from solar eclipse observations.
The writer recalls a Texas chicken barbecue at Fall Timbers with young guests from eastern universities and boarding schools. He describes log fire ambiance, neighbors, and distant reflections on home and New York, ending with a note on his ties to the city and a 1925 copyright credit.
A fragmented 1925 account recalls Bugs Baer and Joe Dempsey era bouts, noting Baer as a regional legend in St Paul and Sydney linked clashes. The piece touches on prizefights, financial bets, and media lore, with chaotic references to ringside action, trainers, and the public’s fascination.
A 1925 New York Evening World item extols crime coverage seen as crowding sunshine from presses. It recounts a dinner party turned farce with theft, brass knuckles, and a pearl headpiece, plus a gymnast spectacle, a bank promoter's departure and a jailhandcuff stunt, all flavored with editorial critique and local gossip.
Cardinal Mundelein will preside at the wedding of Loretta Hines of Evanston to Howell Howard of Dayton Ohio tomorrow. Bishop Francis Kelly will sing the nuptial mass with the Chicago Symphony providing music. the ceremony at Holy Name, with an expenditure of 100000 dollars, expects over 2000 guests.
A garbled obituary notes the death of Big Jim O'Leary in Chicago after a long life marked by notoriety as a noted gambler and showman. It mentions a famed $300,000 wager on rainy weather and a nurse’s calm during a fire, plus scattered biographical fragments of his past across Scotland and Canada.
The Charleston chapter of the American Association of Engineers will discuss the practicability of erecting a drawbridge over the Kanawha River at the levy during a bi monthly meeting at noon today. George H. Ash will present a road commission report and draw up plans. Neil French will chair a special committee and read a prepared paper. The Minchoon will be served at the Charleston chamber of commerce men s club Pearson building. all citizens are invited to participate regardless of membership.
Roy Yoke of Morgan town and West Virginia Rotary governor stressed that Rotary clubs in Armenia and Austria would have prevented the war if they existed. He urged international service, cited Everett Hil, and outlined district events in Clarksburg and Cleveland. Three new members joined the local club while others attended from surrounding towns.
Peter Rabbit and Mrs Grouse hide in a snow grave bramble to escape the Goshawk and Reddy Fox. The pair discuss hunger, danger, and the help wings provide, as Peter longs for escape while Mrs Grouse asserts her freedom and usefulness in perilous moments.
Three men William Dever James Toney and Mike Poffith all members of the United Mine Workers of America were arrested by deputy state fire marshals in Morgantown West Virginia on warrants charging arson in connection with the burning of a tipple at the Francais Coal Company mine near Louisville. The arrests followed a history of attempts to destroy the Francais mine beginning last October with earlier failures. The Francais company operates on an open shop basis.
A turbulent Washington session features a recommendation to seat Mennier Mayfeld of Tears, a push to rebuild Lagvatn library with Secretary Auavet aiding the campaign. A Muprenge court action targets Attorney Gene real Stone, while indictments are quashed in Guiumbla supreme court. The interstate commerce panel backs reduced interval mites on government loan money, and Burke of Indigenous affairs seeks dismissal of maladministration charges. U S and Netherlands agree to arbitrate sovereignty over a Philippine island chain.
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