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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1925

Page

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Lewis Quits Wage Battle Amid European Labor Confab

United Mine Workers president Lewis leaves for Inelunapolla headquarters, appointing Philip Murray as acting head. He cites urgent matters and cites no appeal for joint action with English miners. Murray disputes Pittsburgh chamber of commerce actions and blames overdeveloped coal industry and Pittsburgh Coal Company for western Pennsylvania conditions. He accuses Pittsburgh Coal of seeking to replace union agreements and links nonunion production to attacks on UMWA.

United Mine/ Workers Atlantic Indianapolis Phil Murray Joan LeLewis United Bling Workers of America Inelunapolla Philip Murray Lewin Oliver Lapatches Pittsburgh Murray A. V. Snell Chamber Pennsylvania Pittaburgh Pittaburgh Coal Company Jacksonville Pittsburgh Coal Companys Total Weaters Pennsylvania Yonan United States Pittsburgh Coal Company Cox United New Workers of America

Grain merger to continue despite stock plan changes

Chicago reports Graiin Marketing Company directors announce continued efforts to merge four former rivals into a $26 million cooperative venture. Vendors to reclaim properties, option for a year to allow purchase, a July 28 contract deadline passed with unmet $4 million payment. Cooperatives seek capital from farmers to finalize grain marketing plan.

Farmers’ Cooperative Venture Chicago Graiin Marketing Company Grain Market Ink Company Co-Borative Gray Silver

Secretary of Mark Twain in County Home Ill Med

An impoverished patient at St Marys hospital was revealed as the secretary of Mark Twain in his last years. Miss Mery Lo ne, daughter of Maguak and Scotch parents, dictated much of his autobiography. The piece notes an advertisement for a tenog rapher among applicants.

Orange St. Mary's Hoapital Mark Twain Omate Mery Lone

Pinegrove Bank Closes Doors

Long article notes Pinegrove Bank shuts temporarily amid state banking department action. H. A. Abbott and W. S. Seal depart Charleston for Pinegrove to assume charge, with no comment on losses. Bank capital listed at 25,000 dollars. loans about 100,000 and deposits around 2,000.

Rolliffe Pinegrove Bank of Wheeling Register Fetala Atate Te Hquidare Frosen Saapta Solitte Obiutlana State Banking Department Bank Ix Savinia Affelra Bank of Finegrave Ingram Myers New Martinsville Wetxel County

First county to enforce new midwifery law

Braxton County takes the lead as the first to enforce a newly enacted midwifery statute aimed at stopping untrained births. Marion county health nurse Misas Nelile Nash reports a survey of practicing midwives, with Fairmont staff overseeing the state health survey and Dr. Jean Dilllin directing the effort from Charleston.

Marion County Braxton Sutton Misas Nelile Nash Marion Jean Dilinn Charleston State Department of Health

City Plans Ramp at C and C Station

City council plans construction of a ramp at the Chesapeake and Ohio railway station and to widen the Ferry branch underground crossing to relieve congested traffic. Mayor Wertz announced after last night’s meeting that apportioning costs between city and railway has not yet been settled under the new charter.

Eecnon Chesapeake and Ohio W. W. Werte Wertz Thane Tt Lt Cornea Uranch Raihay Station Charleston

King Invites Mussolini to San Rossortea Party

A garbled notice states King invites Mussolini to a San Rosanne party at an unnamed venue. The invitation is rumored to have been sent without formal credentials or a clear date, leaving readers unsure of the event’s exact nature.

King Mussolini San Rossortys

Yanks to Buy Several Men for Next Season

New York reports confirm plans to spend about 250000 to acquire five players from the Pacific Coast League for the next season. Prospects include Hat Rhyme and Pavl Waner from San Francisco, Tony Ta aurre from Salt Lake City, and Mervyn Sacramen to as catcher. Giants also seek new materiel with Shen valued at 50000 and a possible 20690 offer from Detroit.

New York Hat Rhyme Pavl Waner San Franciseo Tony Taaurre Salt Lake City Jn Warner Mervyn S Edward €. Rarcow Zoe the Yanks Ayers Shen Luxerre Giants Ates B. Lange Consevent Wien Bacranerto Detralé Sacramento Gritin San Francisco Clas

Coolidge Backs Kellogg Plan On China Policy

President Coolidge supports Kellogg’s plan to handle China as secretary Kellogg returns from leave to confer in Peking on safeguarding nationals. The policy aims to honor Washington arms conference commitments, including a commission to study territorial rights and tariff adjustments, amid China’s unsettled renditions.

Washington Kellogg Hia Sulin Peking Protocnl China Varias Wreshington

Dogs chained at Clarksburg incident report

Clarksburg July 7 health officials issued an order to chain dogs after a fever outbreak and a property disturbance in Sardis district. A. Selby led the action under authority to prevent further spread.

Sharksburg Selby Dored Wil Sardin

Winding Gulf Operators Have Banner Year Ahead

Beckley reports 1985 to be a banner year for Winding Gulf coal, with forecast production at least 46 million tons. May 1985 outpaced May 1934 by about 750,000 tons, totaling 14,898,000 smokeless coal in 412 districts. Railroads show Chesapeake and Ohio leading shipments, followed by Norfolk and Western and Virginia Railway.

Beckley Winding Gulf Operators Association West Virginia Pocahantan New River Bay Atay Gulf Chesapeake and Hin Nortolly

Democrats Set to Take Power at Washington

Democratic leaders promise national attention as they plan to expand influence in Congress. Oldfield heads organization meetings in several cities and outlines efforts to mobilize Democratic voters in key districts across the nation.

Washington Ted Irepresentatins Old Tel ApkatieAg Aden Atsdeum Taha Oldfield Omaha Nebengkay Denver Dempcrnin Ron Dhe Distratts Dan Cleving Wat Tun Congress

Industrial Head for Girls Named

Miss Jennie Sutlon, superintendent of the Industrial School for Girls, announced Miss Maxine Crane of Terra Alta has been appointed probation officer for the state. Crane, a West Virginia University graduate, will begin in August to study home conditions of girls committed to the local home and follow up after release.

Maxine Crane Terra Alta West Virginia Salem Jennie Sut- Lon Industrial School For Girls Probition Wiiner Ge Oval Sedoo Ais | Crane West Wirwidia University Sutcon Una Koo Mies Rane Mina Hulton Phat Kedure Yiel

Federal plan to curb high power beer to begin soon

Washington July 13 federal government preparing a campaign to stop high power beer with new regulations to require federal permits for plant operation and strict surveillance. Provisions call for swift court action against violators and rapid reporting, signaling coordination between Treasury and Justice departments in enforcing the beer ban.

Washington Jnnnch & Pew United States Progran Rvury Ani Aueh Treaeury Justicy Doles Treasury Activitieg

Governor in dispute over extravagant conduct in Crabbes case

Political rivals accuse Governor of extravagance as tensions rise over attorney general interactions and executive actions. The governor declines comment on charges while returning to his Philadelphia home and planning next steps amid ongoing correspondence.

Coaches Join Mountaineers to Staff West Virginia Team

Morgantown reports Stanebury director of athletics Wwiday chat intestatant guided Raye to assist head coach Errett Hodgers at West Virginia University this fall. Gus Ekberg joins as backs coach while Russell Meredith, captain of the 1922 unbeaten eleven, will contribute. Dr W C G Spears recently signed to coach football and join the Minnesota teaching staff. Additional assistant coaches at West Virginia are expected from Avon and Stansbury.

Morgantawn Luis Stanebury Athieties Wwiday Chat Intestatant Raye Wen Errett Hodgers West Wirginia University Gus Ekberg Mien Russell Meredith Haenten Rodgers Sheeseds W. C G. Spears

Coolidge Takes On Old Routine

President Coolidge resumes daily duties after a weekend conference and foreign affairs sales turmoil. He received callers at the White House and announced a minor cabinet reshuffle appointing Ioya WR Morrison of Wire Sinia to succeed W. Monell, whose resignation came amid a financial corporation issue.

Coulida Ioya

Brokerage Firm Seeks Reinstatement After Suspension

New York firm and associates sought reinstatement after a July 94 suspension for failure to meet obligations. A hearing is set for July 20 with legal counsel Deena Ty Ment for the New York receiver Winona. Rumors of a possible discharge of revolver noted but details unclear.

New York Henny Onativia and Company Stok, Grain and Sutton Brokers Yorke Resempion Deena Ty. Ment Winona Julse Tuderst

Spring Street Bridge Bond Or Tax Levy Debate Prepares Vote

City council approves bridge plan with a bond election option while flagging a tax levy alternative. Mayor Wertz denounces the taxpayers federation as obstructive. August 11 is set to decide whether Spring Street bridge funding comes from a 5000 bond issue or a near term levy, with election officials to be named for the bond vote.

Chidlextown Spring Street Bridge Tle Spring Street Inn Counell Bridace Awever Eguness John PB. Floyd Citizen's Taxpayers’ Federation Rape Taxpayers’ League Wertz Taxpayers” Federation Oite Federation Tha- Torsenunell Ailronnelinien John S. Dana C. F. Meadows Put L. Fr. Wines Mayer Werte Taxpayers’ League Corncil Wloyd Floyd C. 0 Blowers Harold Mathews Woundl H. L. Wehrle Issua Bpring Street Bridge Tillabharty Remblean David Firnchey Ax Ra

Mrs John Noyes Dies Suddenly

Mrs John Noyes dies suddenly this morning at Hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage. She passed from home at 20 Brooke Street, was married to John Noyes, and was survived by her husband.

John Noyes Dad Brooke Tree

Blimp Leaves for Norfolk Amid Merger Talk

Northwestern Virginia notes report a planned merger affecting airship Shenandoah with West Virginia operations. Newport News and Fairmont officials say the dirigible will travel to Norfolk as talks continue. United Mine Workers in northern West Virginia mobilize field reps to address alleged labor contract abrogations by east operators.

New York West Virginia Palrmont Shenandoah Votmern West Vingluta Caul Opera Newport News Laval Pel Fairmont United Mine Workers Duta United States Department of Inbor Thineld Baltimore Thi

Fate of Ape Trial Depends on Judge May Stop Case

News from American Palis notes the fate of the Scopes era ape trial hinges on judge Raulston as he weighs whether to quash the indictment against the 24-year-old teacher. The day features heated arguments by Clarence Darrow for the defense and Attorney General Stewart for the state, shaping the case's potential end.

America Maturst Federal Oil Conservation Board Work United States hAmerica Raulston Chambers Dayton, Tenn John T. Raulston John Thomas Scopes Tennessee Wencude Clarence Darrow Stewart Blewart Berty Darrow

Wake held on Kanawha bridge bond measure failure

A Kanawha county court held a wake for the 1,750,000 bridge bond showing the bond election from last Tuesday was dead. The vote on leaving 200,000 in bonds for road work near Wilnon Rufner Magazine Sugar Creek Viandler Woodward failed by a wide margin.

Kanawha Roscos Mewlion Bonda Wilnon Ruftner Magazine Sugar Creek Viandler Woodward

Prayer in Trial May Be Issue in Dayton Court

In Dayton on July 13 the routine opening prayer in the Scopes trial faced challenge as Clarence Darrow protested informally to Judge Raulston. The judge stated he would not change the custom of daily prayers, leaving the final decision to the court and its responsibility. A Methodist minister delivered the customary prayer in prior sessions.

Dayton Tenay Clarence Darrow John R. Raulston Raulston Darrow

Queen Elizabeths Press Taste Sparks Scandal in Paper Line

The Gazette grew its circulation by a new subscription tactic yesterday, stirring claims of a royal fraud scheme. A purported Queen Marie of Ruohenia feature ran, prompting warnings that a “queen's mate” gimmick could dupe Charleston merchants and deceive local customers.

Marie Ruohenia Charleston

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