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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1925

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Indicted Viquesney Held in U S Court Bail Set at 10090

J A Viquesney of Belington Barbour county president of Viquesney Timber and Ore corporation surrendered to federal prB ties and posted bond of 10090 on a charge of using the United States mails to defraud. Moore Bolton and four others indicted with him were released on 10000 bonds each pending November term.

MecClintic J. A. Miquesney Belington Barbour County Wicnesney Timber and Ore Corperation Liberty United States Viquesney Ohio Teaya Thom Kame Nahwarden A. Moore Charleston McClintic Timber Pro Corporation M. Bleck W. J. Quinn Realdenta West Virginia RD. Swan Charlotte Swan Cleveland

Oil Firms Bill Near Million

In Los Angeles a federal court valued the Doheny interests at about 850,000 net after canceling Elk Hills leases in California. Pan American Petroleum argues for $30,000 in court costs, with additional charges against the oil firm and a cross-claim regarding oil taken from Elk Hills.

Los Angeles Doheny O Elk Hills California Pane American Petroleum Company Molice Paul A. McCormick Circuit Court of Ap Peale Doheny Rawal Reserve Navy Pearl Berber Hawaii Pan-American Petroleum Company Anorox Elk Hille

Old newspaper sold again to Marion men Steubenville

The Steubenville Gazette, a daily paper, is to be merged Monday with the Herald Star, affecting staff and ownership. The Gazette, already part of the Marion group that includes the Marion Star, will discontinue publication after today.

Marion Steubenville Steubenville Gaertte Stune Iss Mragh Salem Nut Rey DP Mare Tarlom The Gazette Herald Star Moore Mrush Tier Marion Star Inte Harding

Impeachment Case Delayed in Taylor County Court

Judge Kittle halted the impeachment proceedings to review stenographic testimony this week. County Commissioner John M Ross faces a single charge tied to a habitual drunker case while other charges are dropped. a resumption date remains unset. Charles Payne testified about a county order for the Shaw Lot across Main Street for a proposed jail, halted by an injunction and later upheld by the state supreme court.

Grafton Kittle Rise East Court Trylhg Ter Taylor County Court John M. Ross Mrr Ross Churt Philipp Charles Payne Shaw Main Street State Supreme Court

Women Eligible for Jury Service in Chicago

Judge Philip L. Sullivan of the superior court issued a mandamus ordering the jury commissioners to add the names of qualified women to jury rolls. The decision followed a complaint by Mrs. Hanna B. Fyfe alleging a woman had been wrongly stricken from the panel after it was found she was a widow.

Chicago Hla Philip L. Sullivan Superior Court Hanna B. Fyfe Mak Park

Latin Revolt Confirmed in Ecuador Coup

Bantiago Chile July 11 The Heundarean legation confirms a bloodless overthrow of President Cordova and the Ecuadorian government. A three civilian and three military member junta has taken power. Dispatch from Guayaqui says Cordova and cabinet members were held under house arrest after Thursday night coup.

Bantiago Chile Heundarean Legation Avcular Cordova Guayaqui

Mines Merger Before Owners At New York

Sixty coal operators of northern West Virginia prepare to travel to New York City to review valuation figures for a proposed 100 million dollar merger of coal lands engineered by Veint and Company. A. H. Dickmore serves as banker for the deal as engineers appraise properties over weeks ahead of operator approval.

West Virginia Fairmont A. Hl Imekmard Northern West Virginie Pth Ite Abn Viliers Adelpha Mie Fleures Tumperatora

Women Athletes Set World Marks at Pasadena Meet

In Pasadena California women athletes set world marks at the national championships. The Cadadena Athlets and Country Club led with a 291% score in a faint showing, while New York Paterson Section A.C. and several clubs from Massachusetts New Orleans and Chicago posted individual marks. Hallen Fiker broke world records in the broad jump and high hurdles, and the one hundred yard dash tied one record.

Pasadena Cal America Casadena Athletts and Country Club Chile New York Paterson Stetion A.C Sandasa Cana Lite Insurence Company Meadowbrook Luxendy Massachusetts Witz AG New Orleans Lite Halen Fiker Chicago Ay i

Killing mystery solved in East Pittsburgh case

On July 11 Louie Kettering 22 surrendered to police and admitted being with Charles Koch when he was shot and killed by Tierman Funk a constable. Near Graddock early this morning Funk sat in his automobile along the highway awaiting highwaymen who have been operating in the district. His car was turned out as two men approached and one asked for a match. Revolving it he covered Funk with a revolver demanded money. As Funk stepped out reaching for his weapon the robber shot three times but the constable was not hit. Both men fled and Funk opened fire with Koch dying from his wounds. The constable was released after county detectives questioned him.

Pittsburgh Louie Kettering Charles Kech Tierman Funk Constable Graddock Kettering Koch Morelle Funk Fuk Intm

Brokerage Firm Resumes After Reorganization Plan

New York July 11 The Dean Gnativia and Company members of the New York stock exchange were placed in receivership last week as $2,600,010 was required for reorganization. Hab Dittas says $26,900,000 has been raised and operations will resume in a few days. Receivers for New York and Chicago will continue in possession of the firm’s property while clerical details of the reorganization are completed. Formal statement has been requested from the exchange.

New York Dean Gnativia and Company New York Stock Exchange Anip Chicago

Edison’s Business Pals Celebrate for Inventor

West Orange July 11 Edison associates honor Thomas A Edison with a gala showing. A trunk built for his car runs on a theme of invention features including a thermos and cooking utensils. Mrs Edison accepts the gift noting it will help in hot weather.

West Orange N. 5 Bustnese Associates Thomas A. Ede Jeon Laventes Hin Sm Wonderful Trunk Edison Piant Essex County Henry Ford Harvey Firestone Edison Gront Tonneau

Ex-Premier Marriot booed by students in Latin Quarter

Paris July 11 ex Premier Marriot faced jeers from reverent students at Lyree Louly Legend graduation. Booing continued as he attempted to speak with police needed, while deputies convened later for the chamber session amid calls for action.

Paris Marriot Swan All Preparatory School Chamber of Deputies Royalixe Weeemente Uny Bert Doe Duven

President Coolidge Holds China Debt Talks at Summer White House

In Swampscott Massachusetts on July 1 President Coolidge and Secretary Kellogg conferred on Chinese and debt funding issues. They reviewed confidential state department reports from MacMurray in Paki and discussed preliminary debt settlements with France Italy and others. The session aims to prepare a decisive US policy once ratifications are complete, while avoiding separate conferences outside authorized channels.

Swampscott Mass White House Coolidge Kelloge Washington White Court Bsasex County Lewalthig Hin Hlattera China KeNogs France Italy Covlidge United States Grew John van A. MacMurray Paki Ching State Department

Steel Company Payrolls Rise In Youngstown District

New York July 31. Payrolls of steel companies in the Youngstown district rose to $8,065,087 in June, up $1,041,000 from May and $30,097 above June of last year. Wages paid in the first half of 1925 totaled $40,714,492, compared with $40,184,492 in the prior year, signaling an upgrade in the industry’s wage movement.

New York Youngstown

Judge Hawley Atwell Named Elks Ruler in Texas

Portland dispatch reports United States district Judge William Hawley Atwell of the northern district of Texas named as next grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. election set for next Friday, expected unanimous approval. convention harbor confirms unopposed candidacy. ABW COAL nEecony WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. July 11. A new world coal production record valued today for the New Origin mine at West Frankfort. Yesterday 4,867 tons of coal hoisted, filling 114 railroad cars. former record 3,04 tons held by Vallier Coal Co at Valier, Ill. SHOCK KILLS WOMAN BRIDGEPORT, Ohio, July 11. While operating an electric sweeper during a heavy storm, Mrs Sure Life, 58, was fatally shocked, causing almost instant death. LAD KILLED BY TRUCK Wheeling, July 11. Charles Banay, 58, son of Miller Haney of Elm Grove, ran into a truck at a movie theatre area and was killed.

Portland Ore United States William Hawley Atwell Texas Ue the Benevolent Protective Order of Elka Atwell nEecony West Frankfort His Valler Coal Company Valier Bridgeport Ohio Sure Life Lad Wheeling Charles Banay Miller Haney Elm Grove Joana Tyumble Alrent

Prominent Syracuse Man Knapp Sought in Murder Case

A warrant charges M H Knapp of a prominent Syracuse family with the murder of Penella, believed to have assumed the victim’s identity. He reportedly fled to Wellesley Island and planned to seek refuge with friends near the Canadian border. Authorities extend the search to northern New York as an extended manhunt continues.

Minegha M. D Mhilinkk Krapmleho Laury Hempstead Alexandria Bay Wellesley Island Helso Nassau County Whepp Mitchell Field Penella Albany Blannix Knapp Mstrict Weeks Feoethills New York James Heatinure Cooper Mohicans Cornell Breatly Grand

De Paolo Wins After Recheck At Washington Race

Washington July 14 Peter de Paolo, youthful Indiian racer, was named winner of the 240 mile inaugural automobile race at the Baltimore Washington coachway after a recheck showed he had been credited with the faster time. Hal McDonough was briefly declared winner with 2 hours 1 minute 69.25 seconds before the correction.

Washington Peter de Fululo Baltimore-Washington Coachway de Puglo Hal McDonough Lommy Milton New Racing Bowl Layee Md.de Faiolo Indianapoli Fresno Altoona Tony Mitton de Paolo Houra

Heat wave relief floods across the nation

Local showers brought slight relief from a scorching heat wave sweeping the country. Des Moines logged 100 degrees with one death. Cincinnati and Marshalltown reported fatalities as temperatures topped 100 in multiple cities. A storm at Pinwatowa cooled the air, hail damaged crops, and crops suffered further losses in the heat. Also, football captain William Lawis of Franklin and Marshall drowned while swimming near Indian Head.

Chicago Chiongy Des Moines Minneapolis Cincinnati Marshalltown Des Moinen North Wales Wildlam Lawia Franklin and Marshal Wie Perklomen Creek Neur Indian Head

Defense and State Plans In Scopes Monkey Trial Arranged

Dayton, Tenn July 11 Clarence Darrow for John T Scopes accuses Tennessee prosecutors of dodging facts to block expert testimony on science and religion The Chicago defense targets William Jennings Bryan as the state argues evolution and Christianity clash Darrow says many eminent scientists are both Christians and evolutionists and warns banning scientific views would ban astronomy and geology

Dayton, Tenn Clarence Darrow John T Seapes Rate Today Ron Chicago Dayton William Jennings Bryan A& Latrixe Christ Vians Scopes Carrier Dafdine Beppen Jintervala Plen William J. Bryan Ie Kookeswan Bryan

Monkey Bill Author Defends His Measure

Tennessee lawmaker J W Mutler defends the Butler evolution bill linked to Scopes. Byron Bryan and Darrow press for scientific testimony while lawyers argue about the Bible versus evolution. Dayton Tennessee July 11 with case resuming Monday.

Monkey Bill

Reward Offered For Kidnapped Roscoe Canaday Jr

In San Antonio Texas a reward of 100 dollars is offered for the arrest of any white person in Texas in the Roscoe Canaday Jr kidnapping case. The boy, age five, was taken by his mother in New York last Tuesday and is believed by the father to be in San Antonio. Mrs Canaday arrived with the child and guards are set around the Caldwell home after three men scoped the area. Her arrival reveals she had taken the boy from his father’s New York home earlier, with a relay of cars assisting the escape.

Bam Antonio Bex Texas Roscoe Canaday New York Farhoe Roscoe Canaday, Jr P. B. Caldwell Virginia Cana- 4

Temporary Weslian Head Named at Buckhannon

Dean Thomas W. Maught was today appointed acting president of West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon. He will serve until a successor is found for Dr Elmer G. Cuthall whose resignation was recently presented.

Buckhannon Thoimas W. Maught Vcting West Virginia Wesleyan College Elmer G. Cuterhall

Woodmen Official Drowns in Ohio River

The body of William R. Gaul, 96, treasurer of Wheeling Camp 47 Modern Woodmen of America, was found in the river at the foot of 29th Street tonight. He had not been reported missing but was last seen Thursday afternoon by his employer W. H. Evang, Bridgeport, a monument maker. Whether it was accidental drowning has not been determined. He leaves a wife and one son.

Wheeling William R. Gaul Modern Woodmen of America W. H. Evang Bridgeport

U S Plans New 12 Story Federal Building in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh July 11 The United States plans a 12 story federal building costing about 2 000 000. Site at Grant Street Seventh Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard near the Pennsylvanian railroad terminal. J A Hartett said the government will pay 930 000 to the railroad company once land description is settled. Construction to start after the first of the year.

Pittsburgh Post Ofice Department Pennsylvania Railroad Grant Street Seventh Avenue Bigelow Boulevard Penneytrania Railroad J. 4. Hartett

Conservation Pledge By Pinchot

Governor Gifford Pinchot urged federal regulation of the electric power industry to prevent excessive rates and recriminations. He warned Congress would consider national forest policy changes and called for strong forest conservation as essential to national resources. He planned a trip to Kansas City before returning to Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Denver Colg Gifford Pinchot United States Forest Service Denver Chamber of Commerce Binchot Amarrow Kuhsaé Ila

Injured Baltimore Player Leaves Hospital After Concussion

Syracuse July 11 Maurice Archdanson Baltimore center fiesher suffered a slight concussion in the camp between Syracuse and Baltimore and was discharged from Memorial Hospital today. He left for Rochester to meet his parents and was advised to rest several days before attempting to play again.

Syracuse Maurice Archdanson Baltimore Fiesher Memorial Hospital Rochester

Banker Joseph Gant Dies in Mystery Embezzle Case

Kansas City July 1 A nun bank examiner said Joseph R Gant once a civic leader and president of a defunct state bank died by his own action after a December 1974 close. He had been linked to a $304,000 embezzlement and vanished as investigators chased the missing funds. His weight had dropped from 229 pounds to 110 pounds at death.

Josnea Aresthats Gant Kansas City Joseph R.gant Berk Centrepolia State Bank

Storm damages Ohio region near Bellaire

July 11 report describes a severe storm along Wages Creek south of Bellaire with high waters, damaged bridges and buildings. Anna Cu sack, a year old, fell into the river from a Pennsylvania bridge and was saved by Bell aire trainman B. J. Galbraith who leaped onto debris laden water but lost his watch and chain in the rescue.

Bellaire Wages Creek Pennsylvania Anna Cuasck Willem Cusack B. J. Galbraith Bors Debrig Galbraith

Wealthy Scion Named Defendant in Divorce Case

Moot July 1 Charles James J Wil empire holder was made defendant to a divorce suit in district court here today by Frank M Gottlob a rancher living near Timber Moot. Gottlob charges the man captivated his wife and that the estrangement led to the divorce granted February 27 182% Mrs Gottlob now in filing in Chicago.

Willionnin James J. Wil Empire Huiider Wade BCU Frank M. Gottlod Tite Timber Bis Gottlob

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