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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1925
Page
1
Road commission plans rapid work on the road connecting Bluefield to the Pennsylvania line at Monongalia County. Preparations of projects are underway and bids will be sought for advertising. Construction will proceed within available funds.
The state road commission plans to rush a north south highway linking Bluefield to Pennsylvania through Princeton Beckley Kanawha Park Montgomery Charleston Clendenin Spencer Elizabeth Parkersboro Clarkeburg Fairmont and Morgantown. Fifteen projects funded by six million state road bonds target paving grading and drainage from Ellamores to Charleston with bids opened July 1 1926 and completion aimed by midsummer. Eight counties Brooke Ohio Logan Harrison Wirt Roane Kanawha and Preston host projects with concrete bituminous macadam and brick paving planned on routes including the Logan Peck Mills Chapmanyville section and the Charleston Clendenin road. The plan links the Midland Trail eastern and western routes and reaches toward full state connectivity by fall.
Niagara Falls July 2 Paysicinna death of Gomer Roe attributed to hospital case after a safety float sign fell on him. The sign loosened by a faulty control struck Roe in a factory where he worked. A glove fragment entered his back piercing his lung.
Commander W D Greetham will retire as head of the naval ordnance plant at South Charleston in August after two years in charge. He will be succeeded by Lieutenant Commander William B O'Brien, currently aboard the Shawmut, with arrival expected by August 1.
Supreme Court Justice O Malley granted Equitable Trust Company’s motion to appoint a referee to conduct an accounting of the 1917 John D Rockefeller trust for Edith Rockefeller McCormick and her heirs. Stock has grown from 12,000 shares to about 123,824 worth roughly 7.7 million dollars. Harold McCormick seeks dividends for Anita Oper, daughter of Mathilda McCormick Ozer, while the court held the dividend issue not a bar to the accounting action.
Washington July 8 reports show influenza prevalence in Alaska with unclear seriousness. Surgeon General Cumming relayed information to the Interior Department bureau of education, the single public health representative in the territory, not equipped to lead a major response if needed.
Cheyenne Wyoming July 1 Federal District Attorney Albert D Walton was informed that Atles Pomerene and Owen J Roberts special counsel for the government in the Elk Hills and Teapot Dome cases will arrive in Cheyenne tomorrow The notice gave no reason for their visit or the timing of the trip
France plans a mission to the United States to negotiate terms with the American debt funding commission for France’s debt payments. The move, approved by the council of ministers, aims to secure favorable terms and a moratorium, with possible departure as early as September.
Chicago and the Midwest faced extreme heat with 95 in the city and 102 in Springfield. Prostrations were reported in multiple states as a cooling trend and thunderstorms were forecast to arrive by tomorrow, bringing relief and lower temperatures across the region.
Ottawa reports that Canadian exports of intoxicants to the United States during the 12 months ending May 31 reached 12,284,047 dollars in value with whiskey and beer leading. Exports rose by 134,094 gallons to 482,032 gallons valued at 7,646,909 dollars. Imports and exports to the U S show declines in late two months with minerals, textiles, wood and paper among sectors affected.
Charleston plans a National Defense Day with National Guard mustering at 9 am, the 150th Infantry Band joining later, and programs at Kanawha Race Park featuring horse races, patriotic songs, and speeches. Local committees coordinate with the American Legion and Rotary Club as crowds gather for a day of games, parades, and holiday observances across the city.
Traffic officials study the new arterial highways and stop plan after its February 2 rollout. Police Chief Britton says enforcement at key intersections will be evaluated as conditions change.
A damaged era of the July 4 muster drill, headed by Major General Wines, with General Pershing observing, faces handicaps of a shortened prep time and a weekend holiday as officials hope the test reveals valuable data on war readiness and permanent muster systems.
A lighthearted account describes Governor Gore meeting people during travels through Penang, visiting prisons and schools, and engaging with citizens. The piece notes his democratic, hands on approach, including a roadside ride with a pedestrian who eventually reveals he has sat down on the governor, prompting a humorous exchange.
In Cambridge, July 1, President Coolidge urged European nations to form mutual security covenants pledging moral and material support. He linked a peaceful future to arbitration, cooperation, and Washington's leadership, praising past achievements and urging permanent terms of peace among nations.
Cornwall July 3 Twenty members of the crew of the steamship Fred Mercer including two women were captured after a steamboat chase in the St Lawrence River. The vessel burned and sank near shore. Lenora Smith 22 a secretary and Ralph were identified as among those under sentence, accused of robbing the agency of more than $3 000 over several years. Hearing set for July 15.
Chicago July 42 Today a sudden shift in the Scopes defense plan emerged. Clarence Darrow announced the case would go directly to federal court in Knoxville or Chattanooga to challenge the Tennessee law, risking postponing or moving the Dayton trial and elevating the constitutional questions to the Supreme Court if an injunction is granted.
London July 3 Final demonstrations of peace between Lord Oxford and Asquith formerly Herbert H Asquith and David Lloyd George were made at a dinner of the Eighty club The organization composed of strict Asquithians who formed it after wartime tensions between followers of Lloyd George and Asquith Lord Oxford praised Lloyd George while Lloyd George lauded Oxford Both leaders discussed reviving their party and future plans
Washington July 2 Officials of Nickel Plate asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to strike alleged accusations from its records as they consider a plan by J Van Sweringen to consolidate Nickel Plate with Chesapeake and Ohio and others. Minority stockholders charge a conspiracy to deepen their holdings while Nickel Plate officers deny any rule violations. Washington July 3 Norfolk and Western seeks to take over the Virginian Railway under a 999 year lease and plans to assume all obligations with 6 percent dividends to its stock and preferred stock.
Santa Barbara reports three distinct shocks and tremors fail to stop reconstruction. County supervisors hire an architect to plan a 41,000,000 courthouse and a 9,200,000 county hospital, with provisions for doubling county business in ten years. July Fourth celebrations to include concerts and patriotic speeches.
Miss Lenora Smith, 22, secretary to Clyde H. Smith, and Ralph Tincher, jailed on a 10 year federal fraud sentence, face larceny charges as warrants allege systematic looting of the Howard C. Smith Detective Agency and Charleston Merchant Police. Authorities audit books to determine shortages while owners claim payroll tampering and misappropriation through checks and payroll siphoning. A $224 car payment linked to the warrants. both suspects released on $1000 bonds for preliminary hearing.
July 4 in Mexico City General Candido Aguillar foreign secretary to the Carranza regime says he has been approached by American interests and invited to join a revolt to overthrow President Cullen and form a government to protect American lives and property. He asks the state department to deny the assertions with evidence.
The Gallette business office will be closed for Fourth of July observance from 12 noon to 8 p.m. with morning hours reopening after the holiday.
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