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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1925

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Pair Found Chained To Tree After Tennessee Feud

Dr W D Mason veterinary surgeon and Lawrence Bowman believed feud victims were found chained to a tree on Signal Mountain after ten days missing. Sheriff and deputies said the disappearance could be a frame up, crowds swarmed the jail and hospitals as details emerged of a feud between Bowman and Godsey factions.

Chattanooga Tenn W. D. Mason Lawrence Bowman Prohibition Agnts Signal Mountain Jim Thomas Sam Godsey Tom Selman Bowman Godsey Nick Bush Mason Mavon Lew Cailing Lewis

Taxes push Vera Cruz toward dry status

Vera Cruz July 5 The state moves toward a dry regime without prohibition laws as saloon taxes rise. Saloon keepers threaten closures unless taxes are reduced and claim receipts are lower due to Sunday closures, noting Sundays bring the most rural-town traffic.

Vera Cruz

Mussolini Link to Perugia Rule Unearthed in Era Text

Ancient records reveal Mussolini’s ancestor Tommaso Mussolini governed Perugia for six months in 1435. The finding adds to a theory that the premier descends from a prominent Italian noble lineage.

Rome Muanottal Bisseton Itelian Munnolln Vrenior Perugia Tommaso Muscolini Roller Recoria

WAIT DEFENSE DAY S REPORTS

Washington July 5 Within two months from today when complete reports of what happened yesterday in the second national defense day muster are received at the War Department a study will be initiated by the Memorial staff to determine future inventories of America's defenses. The question whether national tests shall be held at a fixed date each year or divided in time and by components of the three part army has surfaced. Authorities agree on the need of some stock taking every year and consider the muster value for popular support a basis for congressional requests to authorize similar musters annually.

Washington War Department Meforal Staf America United States Department 10 USA Congress

Elimination of Anthracite Combine Urged by FTC

The Federal Trade Commission urges Congress to restore competition in the anthracite industry rather than rely on price controls. The report cites past price spikes in 1624 and calls for a federal data-collection agency to publish current prices, costs, and profits. It notes the Justice Department's efforts to dissolve the combine and recommends steps to prevent future shortages and high premiums.

Washington Raesiahsishmant Congress Federal Trade Commission Lauda Justice Body Auceass Department of Justice

Fire at White City Park Causes Panic in Chicago

A fire started in the shooting gallery at White City amusement park tonight, spreading through wooden structures and sending crowds fleeing. Police reserves were deployed to protect patrons. no injuries were reported, with damage estimated around 50,000 dollars.

Chicago White White City Tonlaht Turget

Porter Death Verdict in Fort Porter Case Pronounced

The body of 95 year old Willam Fr Porter, a reputed Fort Smith glasse manufacturer, was found three miles north of Battle Creek with wrist slashed. He had disappeared from the sanitarium and was under treatment for nervous breakdown. A verdict of death by his own action was returned after a large search and radiocasts across Michigan and Italy. The body will be shipped to Enos Porter of Shelbyville, Indiana.

Battle Creek Willam Porter Fort Smith Aric Tiia Michiken Italy Hame Enos Ead Shelbyvile Inn

32 Die in Sunday Auto Accident Toll

32 persons died and eleven injured across the nation during the Fourth of July weekend as automobile crashes, drownings, and fireworks mishaps surged. Fatal incidents included a truck collision near Newark Ohio and a car crash in Geneva New York, plus a drowning at Peehklohny New York and a crash in Pomona New Jersey. An aviator died in Curtistown while performing stunts and a man in Maverhill Massachusetts died after a fall. Fireworks caused injuries including severed fingers in Duke Oscawanna Village New York. A White City Chicago park blaze damaged property, and a passenger train derailed near Wheeling with no serious injuries. A man and wife killed in Ontario after a vehicle mishap.

Associated Press Baltimore Ohio Newark Fluistings N.J Geneva N.Y Pomona N. J Surtos Brazen Manhattan Curtla Maverhill Mass Duke Oscawanna Village White City Chicago South Side Ins Duriea Tittsburgh Wheeling Warwood Noone

Huntington G. O. P. Leader Is Drowned

Huntington leader Ben H. Powers prominent Republican figure in the city drowned late Saturday night in Weeping Creek after wading along the shore during frog hunting with four companions. A coroner's jury ruled accidental drowning and the body was buried Tuesday in the local cemetery.

Huntington Ben H. Powers Wepins Creek Titenatin County Powers

Restoration of Kingdom of David With Christ On The Throne

Rev Elmore, pastor of Elmore Memorial Adventist church, delivers a Sunday sermon arguing the restoration of King David with Jesus on the throne is the world’s only hope. He critiques current party politics, warns of burdens of taxation, and urges unity behind a single faith to avert further suffering.

Kingdom of David Christ Elmore Wanki J. ¥. Elmore Elmore Memorial Adventist Church Surinme Samuel Jesua Ita Elmaro Isrent Lola David Thair

Paris Admits Rift Setback In Morocco Front

Paris acknowledges a serious setback on the Moroccan front near Tara as loyal tribes recede and launch attacks through a breached first line. French forces regroup to drive back the attackers, noting enemy tactics and the need to concentrate efforts for strong countermeasures.

iRy Associated? Press Paris Ministry of War Tara Soame Tazo Morocco Ein Heatha Farece Hayve

Invitations Out In Doubt At Centenary Event

Rep Davey of Ohio tentatively invited members to a Shenandoah voyage for a July centennial celebration, with plans to also invite Ohio editors. Navy later announced lighter-than-air craft would not be sent due to storms, delaying the aerial segment and causing disappointment.

Washington Pavey Staty Lamatha Aight Takehurat N. J Akron Navy Davey Ohio Dellun Yalyine Mulfect

Colored youth drowns in Elk River heat wave tragedy

A colored youth, Woodrow W Save, year old, drowned while swimming with companions near Elk River across from Iran. His body was recovered two hours later with head on a rack. The day drew thousands to the river bank for shade during a heat wave. no other fatalities reported from city efforts to cool residents.

Woodrow W Save Anlored Cora Scott Iran

Coolidge Hears Pastor Plead for U. S. to Lead World Brotherhood

President Coolidge attends a service at a Salem church where Pastor Gowle urges the U S to lead world peace. The visit follows Col. Coolidge, father of the President, recovering from surgery and appearing briefly on his front porch.

Coolidge U. S World Brotherhood Swampscoty Bluse Mrouldeut Coolides Salen Frank W. Stening White House Salem Ushera C. H. Baale Prytor

Amundsen Backed by 39 at Oslo After Rescue

Captain Roald Amundsen and companions arrived in Oslo aboard the seaplane N-23 salvaged from the polar expedition. They were greeted by cheers as crowds lined the route to the pavilion, where officials praised their daring and Norway’s national hero.

Oslo Norway Roald Amundsen Linrol Elsworth Spitzbergen Spitsbergen Morten Aller S. Salmer Horten Anthnelasny Pridtjuf Nansen Pineretk Bay Amundsen Akershus Aero Club Welcam Chommesen Norwegian Aero Club Burgomaeter Storthing M. Lyke Addreas Nint Velo Grean Feucht Thalr Aarsembled Algat- Bern

Harris launches Georgia senatorial bid with tax relief vow

Senator Harris of Georgia promotes tax relief as part of a congressional campaign. Debris from the Five Story Brick Pickwick Club collapse yields 39 bodies. rescue teams continue with five men at work. Searchlight units aid officers as today’s investigations seek the cause of the accident.

Senator Harris Georgia Pickwick Club

Looter Shot By Policeman In Fatal Chinatown Club Collapse

Boston dispatch reports a wall collapse at the Pickwick Club in Chinatown during a night of revelry left 38 bodies recovered and 16 injured. Police Inspector Benjamin Alexander and Patrolman Paul Halloran are among the deceased. several victims identified, while looters were wounded by police.

Associated Presa Boston Pickwick Club Allenight Chinatown Lon Benjaiin Alexander Paul Halloran Elanding William Robinson Malden

Zenith reports Arctic expedition daylight radio progress

The MacMillan expedition at Battle Harbour Labrador sends daylight messages via Florida and Alabama amateurs. E I McDonald Jr says all reports use Zenith short wave broadcasts and daylight signals succeed over long wave naval data. Zenith official Roemer notes this proves abortive long wave use for wide daylight reach.

H. H. Roemer Zenith Corporation Tani McDonald

Monkey Trial Near U S Court in Tennessee

In Cookeville Tennessee Dr John R Neal defense counsel arrived to seek audience with U S District Judge John J Gore as talks with Joan Mitchell United States district attorney and others occur. The parties exchanged greetings but discussed no details of possible injunction actions.

Cookeville Tenn John R. Neal John J. Gore United States Middle Tennessee Gore Dr. Neal Lr. Neal Joan Mitchell United States Silestrict Mitchell

Railroads Show Slight Returns Strong May Across Regions

Washington reports Class One railroads posted first five months net operating income of 345.9 million dollars at a 9.8 percent annual return. May figures show income 75.8 million, up 14.9 million from 1924, with gross revenues at 485.6 million, up 23 percent. Operating expenses fell 1.5 percent as freight tonnage rose about 10 percent.

Washington Bureau of Railway Eccnomica Interstate Commerce Commission Bureau Roade

Labor joins war on traffic accidents nationwide

Washington July 1 In a pact between Secretary Hoover and Willa Green president of the American Federation of Labor arrangements were made to enlist labor organizations in reducing traffic casualties. Green asked for reports from the nation conference on atomic and highway safety and Hoover agreed labor groups should hold local meetings to discuss safety methods. Labor representatives would serve with municipal governments and civic associations to improve conditions.

Wasilington Hoover Willa Green American Federation of Labor Orrangamenes Green Centra Flenver Confer Clgic

German census data chart 1908 population rise

A 1908 provisional census places Germany at about 62.5 million excluding the Saar region, with Saar adding around 750 thousand. By outbreak of war the population neared 63 million. Estimates account for wartime losses and births, noting a postwar population near 73 million without war. Berlin stands as Europe's second largest city with about 3.9 million.

Berl Germany Couming Sarr Lt Ia Berlin Europa

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