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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1925

Page

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Moist Treaty Test With Britain Fails

NEW YORK 14-A rent ate tack on the so called moist treaty with Great Britain fails. Judge Mack rules federal courts cannot compel enforcement of penal laws. Plaintiffs argued American shipping damaged as passengers favor British ships to bypass liquor limits. Injunction denied. constitutionality not reached.

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Michigan Angles for New Prohibition District Alignment

Washington announced Michigan would join Ohio and West Virginia in a new prohibition enforcement district, with Cleveland likely district headquarters. The change signals James R. Davis may be superseded as Michigan director, as Thomas E. Stone currently handles Detroit river operations.

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Youth Killed in Auto Accident at Organ Cave Mil

Ira Jones 21 of Monroe county was crushed in the driver's seat when his truck overturned hauling lumber near Organ Cave Mil Ronceverte W Va. Passenger John Keatley Charleston uninjured. Jones son of O T Jones a respected Monroe county citizen.

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Bars Not Dry On Doughty Captain Ships

A chaotic fragment reports a ship incident with three men speaking about a giant serpent sighting off Fenwick and Shank. The text claims a creature at least 40 feet long and 13 feet in girth, with heavy confusion and garbled names.

Providence Fenwick

Hoover says 1924 yearbook shows favorable balance and strong general business

Washington July 14 Secretary Hoover announced that 1924 closed with a favorable foreign trade balance of 1 022651497 dollars and broad employment plus high transportation and construction activity. He noted agriculture relief and a generally satisfactory output while coal and some manufacturing faced difficulties and wheat and corn prices shifted due to crop conditions.

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Deadlock persists in welterweight featherweight title talks

The New York State Athletic Commission failed to make progress on welterweight and featherweight title negotiations. Mickey Walker and Dave Shade remain at odds over the former crown while Teddy Heyes faces a hearing and Leo Flynn allows a boxer's start in California. Promoters seek a settled agreement before the next meeting.

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Robins Reappointed School Board Head as Weber Re-elected

Robins was unanimously selected to head the Charleston school board for a sixth term, with Dr. Robins praised for leading a broad pupil program and high school projects. Weber was reappointed city school superintendent. Val Fruth urged filling teaching vacancies with Charleston applicants first.

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State Takes Over Loan Companies

State banking investigators announced a takeover of seventeen solvent-claimed loan firms in Philathelphria Michigan, totaling about 413 thousand dollars. The action, led by Deputy Commissioner William R A Smith, centers on regulatory violations and aims to stabilize the sector amid alleged solvency concerns.

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Lack Of Stars At Mine Meet Sparks Labor Talks

The article reports a strike-threat atmosphere as miners and operators negotiate an Aug 18 contract expiry. Key figures include Ernest Williams, secretary of district 1, and John L. Lewis, miners president, with talks delayed by absences and wage and payment method disputes.

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Library location deferred by board vote stalls plan

A Taft era board delayed choosing a library site. a full investigation into the merits of a new facility was ordered. Interim committee members and a consultant team will continue work, with a formal decision postponed to a future meeting when all board members can be present.

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Pinegrove Bank Taken Over by State Regulator

Wheeling, July 1. State banking commissioner Annott and Deputy Commissioner Beal arrived from Charleston to assume control of Panorogy Bank in Watset county after it closed its doors. Officials said no information was available on the bank’s condition but noted a liquidity shortage and an inability to continue operations.

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Oil workers push for an eight hour day across industry

The Standard Oil movement signals possible adoption of an eight hour schedule in the oil Industry. Leaders study a policy to extend the eight hour day to refineries and producing and refining operations. Authorities anticipate widespread consideration as companies in New Jersey and other regions weigh the change.

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State Receipts Rise Amid Industrial Slump Hit by Slack

Revenues for the first quarter of the year show increases compared with the prior two periods, yet overall business optimism remains cautious. Tax department officials cite improved conditions in early 1929 despite ongoing factory slowdowns and uneven quarterly collections across sectors.

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Ambitious plan to extend power plants across Ohio and beyond

Cleveland leader T Wonnedy unveils at the National Trestite Licht Association convention a grand project to extend power facilities from northern Ohio through Kentucky and into West Virginia and southern Indiana. The system would radiate from major plants to coal regions and cotton mill districts, with multiple stations and trunk lines to link cities like Cleveland Charleston Wheeling and Lowen.

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Miners Scene Open Parleys Amid Turbulent Talks

Reported talks between miners and authorities show no clear path to a settlement. Workers threaten action as owners resist concessions, while government officials weigh next steps and potential mediation.

Commutation Requested For Man In Murder Case

The article reports a man sentenced for murder and a request for commutation. Attorney Tealle Wherlon revealed the state’s position while discussing possible clemency. Details include references to Gun and parade at the Sundemand mint and a grand lodge meeting in Portland.

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Pancho Villa Dies After Anesthesia In West

Pancho Villa world flyweight champion dies at a hospital in San Francisco during throat infection surgery. Artificial respiration failed after heart stopped. his real name Francisco Alfledo. Villa had recently fought Jimmy McLarnin and had a son born in Manila. Manager Frank Churchill discovered him in the Philippines in 1919 and guided his rise to world title.

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Man Dies Diving for Girls in River Accident

Morgamntown July 14 A river accident at Granville left Margaret Galton and Pauling Kentor both 15 dead after a boat capsize. Lewin expert swimmer aided others after the vessel overturned but could not save the two girls. He later reportedly collapsed and died, leaving a widow and five children.

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Senator Blers Pushes School Religion Mandate

South Carolina Senator Cole L Blers expressed support for a nationwide law requiring all public school teachers to affirm belief in Jesus Christ. He plans to urge state Rep Chamas W Peenplas of Rivhlant County to back an evolution law as well.

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Stormy Day Mates Over Quash Issue in Dayton Ape Trial

Raulston announces decision of defense motion to throw out indictment will be made today as weather disrupts proceedings. Stormy day follows long heat and debate over opening with prayer as counsel clash over outcomes.

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Prayer in Ape Trial Sparks Courtroom Outcry

A petition, signed by several ministers and rabbis, asks Judge Raulston to pause prayer openings and select officiants from non fundamentalist churches. An argument erupts as Attorney General Stewart clashes with defense counsel over reading the petition.

Brokerage Firm to Resume Operations Soon in New York

William Unger counsel for Dean Ona tivia and company said the brokerage firm will resume business by week’s end or early next week. Plans are being worked out and bankruptcy proceedings in New York and Chicago will be dismissed.

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Kate Adams Enters Ohio River Trade

Thai steamer Kate Adams, the largest Packet on the Ohio, has entered the Cincinnati to Pittsburgh river trade. The vessel, owned by Reece Brothers of Pittsburgh, was originally built for the lower Mississippi trade and recently arrived at Huntington on its maiden upstream voyage.

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Definite Cure for Cancer in Sight in May But Skeptical

Dr. Mayo in Rochester notes London reports of a cancer agent are interesting but not a cure. He says proven results and testing are required before acceptance. German scientists claim a cancer germ, but no definitive breakthrough has emerged amid cautious optimism.

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Darrow Case Chaos Delays Plea With Court Prayer Dispute

Dayton July 14 A stormy session ends with Judge Baule weighing a defense motion to quash the indictment in the Darrow trial. The court opens amid protests over posturing by reporters and a movement to stop opening prayers. A committee of reporters is appointed to investigate the premature publication.

Chimps and apes invading Dayton court scene

In Dayton, a chaotic courtroom morning unfolds with Judge Raulston entering late while deputies enforce an injunction. Heat and disorder disrupt proceedings as photographers and others scramble for space and equipment.

Newspaper men report to Raulston today

Dayton Tenn July 16 The Mallanal Procedure committee of newspaper reporters, appointed by D Mudge, to report in cont to borrow who the claxing incident of waiting in Mbern rome to more here for no dirinion to amash the indictment under watch Juni Thomax Scopes for being teled, charged with violating the Trumasce nw mpaim at the teach Ing. WF Cheortex of evolution. The committee meeting tallow el on xenouncement Hy obime dohn N. Ranixton presiding at the TIM Yo. Newspaper men remained adjourned with information that newspapers were being sold in theaters and western cities to await what his section awoke on the notion pending before the court. There was the announcement of the identity of the inspected of a Fondern.

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