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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1925

Page

8

Suzanne Lenglen Seeks Wimbledon Final Ahead of Joan Fry

At Wimbledon on July 1, Suzanne Lenglen, five-time women's singles champion, faces a final match opponent in 11-year-old Joan Fry of England. Pry defeated Bilout 6-2 4-6 4-3, and Tangles earned a place in the final by routing Kathleen McKaze 6-0 8-0. Lenglen was also named to England's international team bound for the United States. In doubles, Haenessey and Casey beat Crewe Rees and Barclay to reach the quarterfinals, while Baron de Morpugo and Baron von Kehrling upset Anderson and Lycett.

Associated Press Wimbledon Emile Saganne Langien Joan Fry Mias Pry Mme. Bilout Brtle Tangles Kathleen McKaze Fetc Wos Englian International Willacon Ko United States John Haennesesy Indiana Dafekt

Boston doctor to visit Plymouth for President’s father check

General Hospital Boston physician Arthur L. Chute will arrive in Plymouth tomorrow afternoon to examine the aged father of the President. No decision on a second operation has been announced by the doctors.

Arthur L. Chute Magnachusetts General Hospital Boston Plymouth

Scopes Sister Contimud at Bowling Green Meeting

A legal defense planning session for the Scopes trial convened in an uptown hotel with figures including Clarence Darrow Bainbridge Colby John F H Weaver and Arthur Garfield Hays. Colby criticizes overdramatic proceedings while hinting at possible Bible evolution reconciliations as defense strategy. Premier Bruce announces Parliament adjournment during the American fleet visit in Melbourne.

WEW York Jonna Tenneanes Caac Clarence Darrow Bainbridge Colby John FH. Weal Knoxville Chst Dudley Fisid Malone Arthur Garfield Hays American Civil Liberties Union Charles Francis Potter Weat Unitorian Sigm

Mullens Split With Killarney In Tight Game

Mullens lost to Killarney 5 to 4 at home after a back and forth contest. Smedley drove in two for Killarney in the eighth to rally. Mullens countered with two in the final frame but fell short as Kennady fanned eight in a masterful pitching showing.

Killarney Mullens Afulians Ealig Babe! Smedley Mullone Dace Wiley

Dunbar Celebration Plans Highlight Aviation and Fireworks

Dunbar hosts a daylong festival with riverfront picnics at Davis Creek and Coal River Beach, races, baseball, and golf. The aviation show by Wright Aviation School features wing walking and parachute drops, followed by a grand fireworks display powered by Dysineas tren. Visitors can picnic, enjoy demos, and view aircraft stunts throughout the day and night.

Page Tue RA Standard Oil Company Kanawha Eli Davis Creek Coal Tiver Beach Miso Kanawha City Track Charleston Ore Kanawha City Charleston Parkersburg Edgewood Southmoor Sluba Dunter Dunbar Charber Commoarce Merabera Wright Aviation School Boy Scouts

Bonds Favored for Bridge Project in Kanawha Valley

The article urges voters to approve bonds for bridge construction linking Charles ton and the Kanawha valley. It notes support from the West Virginia legislature, Ka Inawha county court, and the state road commission, with tolls expected to cover costs over five years. The piece stresses potential regional development benefits and invites turnout on Tuesday, June.

Charleston Kanawhe West Virginia Ka Inawha County State Road Cameion State Road Commission Polis

Policeman Exonerated in Teh Werjek Death Case

Benwood July 1 Lee Robinson Seawood policeman was absolved of blame in the death of Mike Werjek Sunday night by a coroner's jury today. The jury found that Robinson drew his revolver in self defense when attacked by Werjek in the latter's home. Neighbors who objected to a hillbilly party had called the policeman.

Benwood Lee Robinson Seawood Mike Werjek Caroner Robinson Werjek

Congress Unanimous for Huge Tax Melon Cuttings

Washington July 1 Congress moves to slash at least 200 million dollars from federal taxes in 1926 with a broad relief plan. The measure promises tax cuts across brackets, reduced nuisance taxes, and extended exemptions while preserving core revenues amid mixed political reactions. The plan envisions gains for both direct and indirect taxpayers and forecasts a substantial surplus to fund the relief package.

Waletam BW Hutchinson Washington Congress Sumah Rconcinle Bar Teva Tela Revaalen Dnternational Conkrsass Avery Chi

United Mine Workers Strike Threat Amid Tax Debate

A heated labor and tax debate unfolds as UMWA leaders warn of a general strike if coal operators refuse wage agreements. Rockefeller denounces an alleged conspiracy and cites nonunion mine pressure, while Mellon's tax plan faces opposition from Democrats and insurgent Republicans.

Cnet United Mine Workers of Anterles Ravenue United Mine Workers of America Jira Elva Mellon Melign Congress Repube Smoot Utah Watson CR Admnia Fehta Mellon Albeady

Bettie Bravel Obituary in Poca and Lucni Infant Rites

Funeral services for Mea Bettie Bravel who died at her home in Poca followed a path of Charleston visits and life in Poca. Also noted are funeral rites for six months old Reber Lae] Lucni, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Lucni, who died Tuesday. services were held at home with Pat Withrow officiating and burial at Spring Hill cemetery.

Bettie Wrivel Poca Puce Avel Charleston Moebertee Luont Winneral Tor Reber Lucni Albert Lucni Wirwinia Sirest Pat Withrow Spring Hill Cemetery

Atlanta Bribery Jury Locked Up

Atlanta July 1 The jury in the trial of J Pletcher and T F Hayden former attaches of the Atlanta federal prison charged with conspiracy to accept bribes from wealthy poisoners after nine hours' deliberation failed to reach a verdict the case continued to the following day as jurors were unable to agree tonight.

Atlanta J. Pletcher Thomas FB. Hayden Atlanta Federal

Klansmen in New York Plan Unmasked March

Fifty thousand Ku Klux Klan members are set to march unmasked through New York streets from July 1 to July 4, with city authorities granting permission only if paraders march unmasked. The event, organized by the hooded order, targets public visibility in the city.

New York Dlmira New York State Kelores Ku Klux Klan Wil Dmira N. Wood

Pittsburgh youth wins tennis title in Western Pennsylvania

Johnstown based University of Pittsburgh freshman P David O Loughlin defeated Jaman T O Connor of Duquesne University to claim the Western Pennsylvania men's singles championship. Final score 0 6 6 2 10 8 before O Loughlin retired with an ice cramp. O Loughlin seeks junior final against Floyd Gordon, with potential title rematch versus Larry Bemans. Mixed doubles champions Elizabeth Long and J Adams Jr won by default as opponent Betty Powell could not play.

Pittsburgh David O'Laughlin Johnstown Run University of Pittsburgh Western Pennsylvenia Jaman T. O'Connor Duxheane University Western Pennsylvania O'Loughlin O'Goughlin Choilead O’coonor Nia Bloyd Gordon Larry Bemans Loughlin Pennsylvania Mites Eizabeth Long J. Adams, Jr Mia Llnyd Thompson R. O. Naser Misa Betty Powell McCook Reda

Night Air Mail Opens New Chapter in Transport

New overnight air mail service links New York and Chicago with letters delivered next morning. Officials hail faster cross country communication boosting banking, investment, insurance, film, and industry. A Hadley Field test notes a 7:50 AM departure and a 9:48 AM cargo leg bound for Chicago.

Fadoral Chicago New York Tr Thorety United States Poat New Brunswick N. J Disk Hadley Field Neild

Indian Prophet Spreads Fear in Mexico in 1921

Nogales Sonora July report on a bareheaded self styled prophet named Enoch from Tampton who travels Mexican towns warning of the world end in 1926 Event described with vivid physical details and unsettling predictions including drought earthquakes and a final fire affecting farming regions and global upheaval The article notes public fear among some educated residents and a wide range of reactions.

George Powell Nogales Sonora Mexico Lenk Tampton Enoch Encah Credic United States Middle West Hyoch Botton Tenoch Wweat

Baseball Champs Aid Veterans in July 4 Event

The world champion Washington baseball club donors assist World war veterans at Chiilicothe Ohio veterans hospital by funding a Meld day program on July 4. Six autographed baseballs by each Washington player are sent as prizes for six events. The American Red Cross supervises the field Gay event.

Washington Washington Baseball Club Chiilicothe Ohio Veterans Hospital Washington Club American Red Cross

Kirkwood Enters For Purse Match In Scotland

Glen Eagle Scotland July 1 Ice Kirkwood of the three Americans who competed in the British Open at Prestwick last week is among the 34 professionals who qualified for the thousand guineas tournament beginning here tomorrow. Aubrey Boomer of the Inland at Jersey and Jean Gavaitre of the Chantry club near Paris tied 60 for the 18 holes in qualifying. Abe Bitcholl led the field with 140 in the qualifying rounds.

Glen Eagle Scotland Ice Kirkwood Paris Jean Gavaiat Chantry Club Ana Abe Biltcholl

Perkins' Lover Pleads Not Guilty In Assault Case

New York July 1 BMichaal Connors a truck driver faced charges of criminal assault after Dorothy Perkins recently convicted for killing her suitor Thomas Templeton pleaded not guilty before Judge Rosalaky In general sessions. Connors was remanded to the Tombs without due to await trial. He allegedly betrayed her when she was 15 and is already serving a sentence for wife beating.

New York Bmichaal Connors Dorothy Perkins Thomas Templeton Rosalaky Ile Tombs S Connors

McClintock Will Hearing Delayed in Chicago

In Chicago on July 1 the hearing on the will of William N. McClintock, noted millionaire orphan, was continued until Friday by Judge Horner on motion of Robert B. Stoll counsel for William D. Shepherd the beneficiary. Stoll argued his client had just been acquitted of the murder charge and was unprepared for the hearing. Counsel for ten cousins contesting the will opposed the continuation.

Chicago William N. McClintock Jumes H. M. Horner Robert B. Stoll William D. Shepherd Stoll Elient McClintock

Professor Found Dead in Cottage at Grinnell College

Professor Walter Scott Hendrixson, 56, chemistry professor at Grinnell College in Grinnell, was found dead at his Fortage Point cottage this morning from internal hemorrhages. The body will be sent to Grinnell tomorrow for burial.

Manister Mich Walter Scott Hendrixson Grinnell College Grinnell Own Hile Fortage Point Cottage Sento Grinnali

Humble Manuel Baptlete Triumphs in Season Tilt

A fragmented score report from a West Blan Cherch league game notes Emmanuel Baptlete defeating Randolph Brrest Bapusw 2172 to secure a win. Hartley hurled a no hit effort for Emmanuel, with Mayou Gibson Raines and How contributing strong batting for Randolph. Fishop made a center field catch while George Ort secured a five dollar sign board. details are partial and obscured by OCR errors.

Tha Humphreys Sureat Tiamond Mengia Hartley Burie Hmmanuel Randolph Brrest Stevenson Columbus Onin Peaywil White Noyes Noleg Mayou Gibson Raines Hownikar Randolph Ara George Ort Thare Fe

Lions Back Any American Move Delegation Support Pivot

At the ninth International Lions convention in Cedar Point Onto on July 1 Canadian delegates voiced unanimous backing for American involvement in any future war. The pledge reflects full Canadian Lions support for allied action if the United States enters a conflict.

Cedar Point Onto United States Zomm~bers

Printers Vote to Raise Home Taxes for Maintenance

In Indianapolis a union vote by International Typographical Union members raised the home tax by ten cents per member. The Colorado Springs based Union Printers Home income will increase about 66000 dollars to fund a new addition and ongoing maintenance. The enlargement will cover patients not previously eligible for admission.

Indianapolis Ind Colorado Springs International Typographical Union Helleas Patiepta

Ontario Leads Canada in Number of Autos

Ontario remains the top automobile owner among Canadian provinces with 10 193 cars, while Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta together total 164 284. National registered motor vehicles reach 662 301 on January 1, with 693 293 by January 1989, Rural districts house a large share of ownership. Joe Stecher of Nobrenka defeats Bina Zbysko in a three fall match in Wichita, claiming the world heavyweight wrestling title.

Ottawa Senecia Dominion Bureau of Statistice Nownouneen Ontario Ba Credit Prairie Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Cara Rm Arenarm Stecher Sryceko Wichita Kas Joe Stecher Nobrenka Chagy Flonship Bina Ablane Zbhyseko Poleralle Zbysmko

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