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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1925

Page

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Road bonds pass with no dissent in House approval

The Senate moves to secure House approval of road bond amendments, with both bodies adopting changes and suspending constitutional rules to expedite the measure. Governor Morgan says $5 million may be sold now to keep the road program moving, while a larger $15 million could follow this year and more in 1926. The bill also appoints committees and sets filing and printing motions as part of the legislative push.

Clyde Breast House of Delexairs Bedale State ‘Road Commission Sehon Cabell County Alliance Committee Canton Morgan Organ Fouad Commission Read Commission

Earl Asquith Ends Political Career With Oxford Earl Title

An aging premier, Earl Asquith, accepts the title Earl of Oxford in a ceremonial move after offering most likely to be remembered for his service. He declines The Garter and plans to sit in the upper house, signaling reduced active leadership while his party faces election setbacks and low follower success.

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Legion's Draft Plan Advocated by Lawmakers

Washington report notes a proposal backed by the American Legion to create universal conscription in war time. Representative Royal C. Johnson plans to seek a favorable House Military Affairs Committee report as President Harding previously endorsed the plan. Debate centers on veterans welfare and party platforms.

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Coasting Fatal for Two Boys in Pittsburgh

In the Squirrel Mill area a sled collision with a car killed two boys, Jaymes Robinson and Jarss Hewird Sechil, and injured a third. The car, driven by Lawrence Snow, was stopped. Snow is in custody under $31,000 bail awaiting a coroner's inquest.

Pittsburgh Squirrel Mill Lawrence Snow Jaymes Ropinson Jarss Robinson Stinehey Stone

Agricultural Body Gives Complete Report

Warwington, Jan 24. Members of President Coolidge's agricultural commission have completed aid oriented to the executive for delivery of their report. The section was described by Robert Ho Carey of Wyoming, chairman, as tentative with a summary of recommendations the commission would present to Congress. The President, after studying the report, is expected to act on the recommendations.

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Dowell Deputy to Appeal in Prohibition Case

Vearfield January 24 report: Deputy James Dowell of Metowell County seeks an appeal as defendant facing fines of 100 and two-year federal prison term in Atlanta. Judge Godrige will hear the case Monday, with jurors retained by a grand jury under the national prohibition act. Trial was adjourned today. proceedings resume next for the executive cases.

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Slate Fast Kills Two Men at Welgu Slate Fast Kills Two Men at Welgu

Two workers Ces 62 and Meade 40 were crushed to death at the Warrior Coat company plant in Bixeeisinn after a slate accident. Investigators cited collapse and entrapment as the cause as police and emergency crews responded to the scene.

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Former coal man dies of apoplexy in yard

The death of a former coal man named Welch alas has been reported. He left two brothers and four sisters. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but the obituary notes apoplexy as the cause and mentions his prior role as a nuperestindent of the Phumiin -Cunfermminy.

WELCH Thome Ds

Lichtenberger Changes Story In Murder Case

In Pekin UK on January 24 Fred Lichtenberger altered his tale of shooting his sweetheart Mary Fiten Miller claiming she fired first and he then shot himself. Authorities said two note fragments found in the car contradict his new version. Miller died. Lichtenberger remains jailed on murder charges amid a complex sequence of admissions and alleged notes.

Pekin Mary Fitenmiller Fred Lichtenberger Aire Dia Win Fm Mary Glen Herhapsser Henry Rivelcen Fred Terenberger Aldo Mary Biren Miller

Gun battle on Herrin streets kills four in shootout

In Herrin Illinois on January 24 Glenn Young and his ally George Forbes were fatally shot by deputy Ora Thomas in front of the European hotel after Young and an associate reportedly harassed Thomas all day. Warren was later reported dead or dying in hospital as the two enemies clashed in a dramatic confrontation rooted in long standing local feuds.

Herrin Ill Glenn Young Stormy Petrel Williamson County George Forbes Warren Ora ‘Thomas Young Thomas Abyss Aingr Haret Ffiretreela Wiliamson County Sam Forbes Theanine Buat Eritheaty Wari Antaris Hin

Notable debate on reform and county court measures

Reform advocates in a county meeting press for legal and judicial changes. Key figures include Chones Vide and Mba Tess outlining proposed remedies and the need for refined procedures. The session cites concerns over clerical processes and proposed advancement of a bill with a Democratic sponsor.

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Island Crowns London Crowned By Unclear Event

An unclear report describes a London figure named Jon and mentions Alese, speculation about a disappearance, and references to a passage on Monday. The text is garbled with many misspellings and fragmented phrases, making the exact event hard to determine.

Iowa GCP seeks Brookhart seating in Senate crisis

In Des Moines a party resolution denounces Senator Smith Brookhart for aligning with the Lavalette faction after the November election. The committee accuses him of dishonesty and deceit, while urging a renomination fight and possible new election steps under Republican turmoil.

Associated Ress PES Moines Towa Jam United States Henin Smith Brookhart Iowa Sen Te Brookheart Senate Committee On Priviliwes B. Re Mort Dodge Senate Browhart Pote Cannaithee Hen Lavallette Leupell Republican Party J Tsay Smith W. Brooithart Persis Daentel Steck Lee Eleetion Stok

Fayette Bridge Receives Federal Approval for West Virginia Crossing

Federal approval grants construction of a new span over the river crossing at Fayette West Virginia. The project aims to connect the two river banks and improve transportation efficiency under state authority. Funds and timeline details are to be announced by the War Department and state officials.

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Eclipse Flight Captures Historic Solar Shadow Pictures

Army crews and astronomers lifted cameras to 16 500 feet to photograph the total solar eclipse. Major Havesport Johnson, Dr. Wed. Luten of Harvard, and Dr. David Todd led observers as planes and ground teams captured images of the eclipse phenomena including the so-called jumping rabbits. Over 100 photographs were taken, with pilots noting rapid shadows and changing light, promising significant advances in astronomy.

Agencialsé Preas Mitchel Pless Shaoky Fueronautics Wacine David Todd Amherst Etar-Gazing Wenreal Experimenta Sruteen Todi Mitchell Fietch Mvan Havesport Johnson Wed. Luten Harvard West Point Flw Flicinger GW. Gad Gurd Air Service Fort Nova Foughkeensie Todd Traian Oddard Stry Card Pont Com Wat Mary Mel Mickanent Anid Fife Rellowe Pilota Cheraomwer

Eclipse of Sun and Moon Captures World Awe

Passaic records describe a dramatic solar eclipse viewed across the eastern United States. Observers from New Haven to Buffalo captured photographs and data while clouds frustrated some efforts. The event marked the first meeting of sun and moon in 119 years with continued scientific notes on corona, shadow, and atmospheric effects.

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Stone for Supreme Court continues in Senate debate

Washington January 24 The nomination of Attorney General Stone to the Supreme Court sparked a swift Senate debate in both open and executive sessions but was deferred to Monday. The justice department move to seek an indictment against Senator Wheeler was discussed as leaders weighed delaying new action and sending Stone to testify. President Coolidge room at the White House was briefed by Curtis and others before Stone met with the President and Senator Butler. Stone gave no statement on leaving the executive session.

Washington Stone Supreme Court Senate Department of Justice Wheeler Mantena District of Columbia Newt Whegler Dudissary Committees Rg Siew Justice Department Curtis Kansas Republcan White House Conlidge Butler Massachusetts

Revenue receipts in state decline report

West Virginia Federal revenue receipts for July 1 to Truewither period show a total of 2,548,984 including 045,984 from income taxes and 3,082,008 in miscellaneous items. The figure compares lower than the prior period, with declines in overall revenue.

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Station Agent Killed by Train Near Wherling

Wherling station agent for the Panshandlerail road, Thomas a girl of Hallidars Cave, about 54 years old, was killed instantly by the St Louis express while walking the tracks to his home after work. He stepped aside just as the freights sped by, a grim accident reported in Wieling.

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Presidency Not Man Killing Job Declared By Slemp After 18 Months

Washington January 34 Associated Press report quotes Secretary Slemp stating the presidency is not a man killing job as Coolidge’s term nears 18 months. Slemp reflects on White House burdens, Congress probes, and security duties, noting a challenging era for the chief executive and his administration.

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