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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1925

Page

15

Oil reserves abandoned call for cheaper purchases

Washington hears industry views on oil storage control and price regulation. Operators split over government action and Standard Oil influence as they propose curbs on leasing, storage, and production to prevent shortages while others warn against price controls or monopolies.

York Oif Conservation Board Wachinston jBome Sturther Tery Stone Rap Stasdara Etomaton Poala Standard Group Oklahoma Oie Alambic Wroxen

Submarine runs aground near Portsmouth harbor rocks

The S-43 submarine ran aground on rocks near Portsmouth harbor during a storm. Crew abandoned ship as water and wind hindered rescue, with uncertain damage and SOS signals received from aboard the submarine.

Porstmouth N. B Inn Portsmouth Harbor Portsmouth Navy Yard Coast Guard E. Bray Heesege C. T. Owens Navy Yard Amess Garout Basoek Chewink Fort Stark

Tragic Yale Law Student Kills Woman Then Himself

In Clarksburg a young Yale law student Neeson C. Woods 22 shot Georgia Warder 20 and then killed himself. Warder recovering slightly, Woods body sent to Philippi for funeral. Woods represented only son of J Hap Woods. estate valued at 7,000 plus. Family said the youth had several suitors and the mother intervened to prevent marriage.

Georgia Warder Bridgeport Yale University Clarksburg Inn Mra Reidgenort Here Neeson C. Woods Yale Law School Young Woods Philippi Batusday J. Hap Woods Vince Wands Woods Wesleyan Buckhannon Columbia Onverall New York New Haven

Closing arguments wrap vet conspiracy trial in Chicago

On June 29 closing remarks concluded in the veterans bureau conspiracy case with Assistant Attorney General Crim outlining evidence against former Director Forbes and co-defendant Thompson. Judge Carpenter set the jury to receive formal instructions tomorrow as prosecutors cited efforts to steer hospital contracts to favored builders.

Chicago Veterans’ Bureau George A. Carpenter Young W. O H. Crim Charlies RK. Forbes J. W. Thompson Crim Crimy Carcron Volan Slater Harding Dir Mortimer Thompson Myre Firs Forbes United States Haswa

Dororthy Ellingsen to be Tried as Adult

Dorothy Ellingsen a 36 year old who admitted killing her mother will be tried in the criminal court rather than the juvenile court Judge Frank Murasky ruled the case grave enough to move from juvenile to criminal docket Ellingsen faces an indeterminate prison term with life as the maximum sentence in a trial tied to a maternal prohibition turning fatal ahead of a party she planned to attend.

Hressi San Francisco Dorethy Ellingsen Maticde Frank Murasky Ques Murasky

Man from West Virginia killed in Columbus crash

Wheeling report says Robert Willamson, 40, of Charlescin West Virginia, died in Columbus Ohio when struck by a car driven by I M Meltzer. The driver was released.

Charleston Columbus Robert C. Williamson Wheeling Jin Robert Willamson Charlescin West Virginia Ohio I. M. Meltzer

Decree Fires Trotsky as War Chief in Soviet Union

Berlin January 8 The central executive committee of the Communist party issued a decree dismissing Leon Trotsky from his post as Commissar for Army and Navy and naming M. W. Fransy his successor. The party also relieved Trotsky as chairman of the Revolutionary War Council citing concerns that his actions abroad fueled anti Bolshevik fears and noting Trotsky's poor health prompting a Caucasus retreat.

Berlin Communist Party Today Ita Leon Trotsky M. W. Fransy Jivseon Ecommunist Party Trotsky Revolutionary War Council Communist Party Treteky Nis Caucasus

Mother dies in rescue attempt in Rimouset fire

Rimouset Quebec report says Mim Adelard Morneau and his five children perished when a neighbor’s gasoline fueled tractor exploded near their home last night and a mother died in a bid to save the family. The blaze destroyed the Morneau residence.

Rimouset Mim Adelard Mornes Morneau

Life At Sea Captain Crozier Found Dead In Battery Park

Police identify the body found on a Battery Park bench as Captain Myron Crozier 108 years old of the barge Empire after two cronies, long acquaintances, recognized him. He had a long life aboard, with few habits but grog at times. notable events include burying a man at 80, and rumors of engagements with a younger skipper.

Battery Beach New York Battery Park Myron Crozier Kipper Empire Crosier Aon

Final Senate postal action scheduled after rate changes

Washington date with passage expected tomorrow final option on postal pay and rate increases bill moves forward after amendments disposed of. Rider adds corrupt practice limits house expenditure to 2560 and senate to 16000 with donor reports. senate approves rate tweaks and leaves provision in place. House expected to reject due to revenue-raising provisions. joint committee to study permanent rate reforms planned.

Washington Senate Iate House Walsh Maasachusetts Waitly Coolidge Oddle Fe- Publican Nevada Moses New Hampshire Curtis Kansas Congress Ways and Means Committer Aub-committen Moxes

Sealed Verdict in Means Case Ordered by Judge Lindley

A sealed verdict was ordered by Federal Judge Lindley in the Means case involving Gaston B Means and former attorney Thomas B Welder charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice. The jury, out over two hours, returned a sealed verdict tonight after a request to view a book used as evidence. The court adjourned and directed the jurors to reconvene tomorrow morning for the announcement at 10 oclock.

New York Tate Lindley Gaston B. Means Department of Justics Ecent Bis Thomas B. Welder Jadne Lindley

Police Continue Pianist Search In New York

New York police renewed efforts to locate pianist Miss Abel Leginaka known as the Magnehnionist who fled after a friend’s alight, with public concern rising that her disappearance may stem from nervous overwork not foul play. Companion Miss Tuckle Oliver disclosed more of Legingleo’s recent travels and studies as officers pursue any trace on the case. In other news, Harry Brown of Philadelphia defeated Dick Conlon of Albion by judges decision in a ten round bout in Mokeesport.

New York Don Abel Leginaka Fual Carenegle Hall Tor Aelf Misa Tuckle Olver Mey Hye Migs Legingleo Aludies Kid Hrown

Trooper Death Trial Begins in Hartman Case

Three eye witnesses testified in the Hartman trial over the shooting of Trooper Francis Haley at a resort near Gettysburg Pennsylvania. They described a high speed getaway car following a bank robbery and a fatal shot fired as the trooper was pursued. Only George Johnson identified Hartman as the driver.

Pennsylvania Guttysburg Francis TL. Haley Phillip A. Hartman Frances McLean Gettysbure F. ©Dfiller Graettenburg Inn George Johnson U of Auto Hartman Abbottstown Haley Johnson

Women Arrested in Stock Theft Case in New York

Two women were arrested in New York on charges of grand larceny related to the theft of 12 stock certificates valued at $1,000 each from the Fairmont and Clarkeburg Traction Company in Baltimore on January 14. They were identified as Zetta May Gallagher, 34, of Alston Massachusetts, and Vera Cross, 25, a Boston saleswoman. They deny knowledge of the Baltimore theft.

New York Fairmont and Clarkeburg Traction Company Baltimore Polles Zetta May Gallagher Alston Mass Vera Cross Boston

Hotel Coolidge Fire Destroys Vermont Junction Hotel

Fire swept Hotel Coolidge in White River Junction burning the 640 room wooden structure and ten adjoining buildings. Vermont and New Hampshire fire crews battled the blaze from several towns, starting in the hotel annex office area and spreading rapidly. All guests were safely evacuated with no injuries reported.

White River Junction Jan Hootel Coolidge Vermont New Hampshire Corie Wualogie Hote Mure

Herriot Confidence on Security Talk Draws Mixed Reaction

Paris premier Herriot wins parliamentary approval for foreign policy with a strong left majority yet strong doubts persist about the lasting impact. German circles react coolly to his security speech, fearing renewed internal tension and possible shifts in Franco German relations. Berlin papers warn against overconfidence and warn the speech may bolster nationalist recruitment.

Pats Don Herriot Alan France Germany M. Herriot

Irondale Business Block Is Burned

Irondale North of here suffers a major fire destroying the entire business section as a tonlicht blaze spreads through 20 buildings. Loss estimated between 100000 and 150000 with five business houses left standing. Multiple shops including a general store, grocery, drug store, butcher, confectionery, and storage buildings of Ganfield Clay Works burned. five families homeless. Firemen regain control after volunteers curb flames amid foot-deep snow hindering efforts from nearby towns.

Steveenvilee Irondale RH. W. Nicholaon Milina Bueinesa

Washington Legislature Defeats Child Labor Amendment

The Washington House today defeated a resolution to ratify a child labor amendment by a 67 to 30 vote. Governor and lawmakers maintain vigilance on labor policy amid ongoing debates.

Olempta Haus Washington Tnday

LaFollette Backers Barred from Caucus for Congress Heads

Report notes LaFollette supporters barred from caucus while Pittsburgh prepares a dance program for Australia. A radio distance feat from KDKA links Perth Australia and Victoria via Melbourne, with broadcasts heard across Tasmania and surrounding islands. Invitations go out for a meeting of G. G. P. to select speakers and floor leaders, excluding insurgent senators and representatives from committee posts.

New York Pittsburgh Melbourne Wertinghouse Company Onibes al Monte KDKA Perth Westerm Auntralia

Soldiers Withdrawn After Herrin Violence

Springfield reports that troops guarding Herrin after a Saturday night clash were ordered home by Adjutant General Black as townsfolk mourned the deaths of G Glenn Young Ora Thomas Edward Forbes and Homer Warren. A coroners and grand jury adjourned to reconvene with new witnesses sought to fix blame.

Springfield Ale Teoopa Herrin Glenn Young Black Genersl Black G. Glenn Young Ora Thomas Edward Forbes J Homer Warren Voronar Mation Thomas Benton Harry Fowler Edward Forbes Soma Arlie Boswell Nove

Man shoots wife in jealous rage shocks Wheeling

Wheeling reports a violent domestic incident as Monroe, 23, of Elm Grove, near death at Artth Wheel ing hospital after being shot by her husband. Police say Monroe, infatuated with a Fairmont oil driller, was involved in a chaotic scene witnessed by nine children.

Wheeling Bira Monroe Elm Grove Artth Harry Miller Minrer Blatte Fairmont Galing Monroy

Unsettled Weather Follows Winnery Blast And Cold Warmer Outlook

Weather fronts shift after a severe winter with heavy snow and thawing streets. Temperature rose to 49 degrees before dropping again last night. City crews cleared slush, removed ice, and warned of possible chilly spells renewing amid intermittent drizzle and a revived need for transportation fixes.

Mhattertonter Mercury Payls Ity Hugh Walker

Republicans bar La Follette supporters from caucus

Washington Jan 29 definite decision by Republican leaders to bar all out spoken La Follette supporters from the caucus to be held February 27 to determine the Republican candidate for speaker and floor leader for the next congress. The action will affect committee assignments and remove those holding chairmanships from posts. Weed announced the caucus call and asserted authority to ignore any reelected Republicans. The Wisconsin delegation and others who backed the La Follette Wheeler ticket were targeted to be excluded.

Washington Hau la Follette Wisconsin Wood Cha Committee Aselon Barrad Representative Wood Indiana Ala Representetive King Tilinoig Snathhers Secum Weed Republican Congressional Rapeee Committee Uthera la Follette- Wheeler Provalle Kocalista Frear Atepa Wiscomda Oreantisetion Fiser Longworth Ohio Republican Reader Benkfr Mador Peuna

Mixed verdict in Broadway Brevities trial

In New York on January 20 the jury found Stephen G. Crow and three advertising agents guilty on most counts of defrauding the public, with Charles J. Greene acquitted. Judge Julian Mack will sentence Saturday morning. Witnesses included Miss Lau Babe, a milliner robbed recently, and Robert L. Hague of Standard 381, with others cited as solicited advertisers.

New York Fery Stephen G. Crow Broadway Steation Wang Ihe Indie Verdes Tanient Fingnig Clow Andrew & Brown Counters Borner Pessy Hocking Force Tex Silckard Miss Lau Babe Robert L. Hague Standard 381 Company New Jersey Helen Lee Worthington Ziefeld Fellies Beam Jack Dempsey Pio Leeds James A. Stiltnah Otto F. Kehn Judus Fletcchmann Jacob Ruppert Jerge Lasky W. Averill Hymann

Earthquakes Shake Vera Cruz Villages With No Casualties

A Vera Cruz report notes violent earth shocks felt in several towns Wednesday morning with no casualties or material losses reported. Authorities link the tremors to renewed Popocatepetl activity but see no fear of a repeat of 1570 disasters. localized tremors suggest subsidence risk in some areas.

Mexico Oty Vera Cruz Vera Cruse Seiamulogica Atution Menor Ahocka Popocatepetl

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