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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1925
Page
1
Feminine relatives of Russell, Scott, and Detroit club members raise funds for defense as they organize to save a life. Brother Robert faces indictment with a convicted man. he misses an appearance though messages about his location arrive from Detroit.
Chicago July 11 Women play key roles in a bid to spare Russell Scott from hanging for the murder of Joseph Meurer during a holdup in Windsor Ontario. Catherine Scott Dorothy Newburg and two Chicago women work with Detroit club women to raise funds and pressure authorities. Russell, age 19, was reprieved a week as telegrams and inquiries swirl about Robert Scott and possible surrender.
Morgantown July 21 Dr C S Spears former WVU football coach who resigned to join Minnesota will not aid the Mountaineers this year Athletic director H A Stansbury said Spears offered to help but such action would create authority division and hinder the squad Roogers remains head coach plans are under way to open the training camp at Jackson's Mills in late August
In Menominee Michigan two robins built a nest on a freight car in St Paul Railway yards. Local Murphy tries to avoid arrest as officials warn that moving the car could endanger the birds and cause them to abandon the eggs. The controversy grows with orders from railroad and safety authorities.
The article reports Prince Anatol Etheree praising American women as both beautiful and brilliant, contrasting with other nations. It notes his claim that America produces the finest women, while mentioning a birddle of foreign opinion and a brief, unclear reference to Prioress Biberco Mab girs.
July 31 Ashland resident Songer elected chairman of the board of directors for Coal River Collieries at a special meeting. J G Hoffman of Cleveland elevated to the board to fill vacancy caused by Warren Stone’s death. Songer already on the board and named head of the executive committee alongside Hoffman and Huntington president J T Dungan. Secretary treasurer Porter directed to draft a note of regret for Stone.
In Chattanooga Tennessee the Godsey and Bowman clans clash in a revival of their feud near police headquarters. Bent on the Godsey side Benton and Sam were wounded, Sam seriously. Bowman and Br W D Mason were assaulted and kidnapped to the Signat mountains, but Mason was not injured. Attorney General George W Chamies witnessed the shooting as a bystander. Officials expect further trouble after the recent rescue.
Walker A. Carder aged 52, once linked to hotels in Clarksburg and Uniontown, died at a Fairmont hospital. He had worked nine years in the Harrisboro Pa state treasurer's office and visited his niece Mrs. Lawrence F. McCray. Funeral Thursday from his sister Mrs. W. G. Cabhorne in Clarksburg.
Sheriff puzzled over shooting fray as investigators trace Join Truden who killed himself after a duel with Hi Kirk near Jacumba. A coat lining revealed an envelope addressed to a woman with a partially written letter. authorities seek a Mexican woman from Imperial whose name appeared in Kirk’s memoranda.
In Chicago on July 31 The probate fight over the administrator for William Nelson McGlintock’s estate rages into a three corner dispute. Judge Henry Horner extends Northern Trust control for 20 days while William Darling Shepherd and other claimants prepare further action. Proceeds involve McGlintock’s fiancée Isabelle Pope and others seeking continuance of Northern Trust, with Shepherd proposing Chicago Title and Trust as administrator during the will contest.
A Webster Springs hotel was burned to the ground late last night with no injuries reported. The blaze is thought to have started from wiring. In Philippi, voters approved 3188 000 in bonds for road improvements across seven miles of county roads including routes to Clarksburg Branhy Fork Gilley and Meriden.
New York Athletic Board ruled Dempsey must appear in person before the New York State Athletic Commission to finalize a proposed match with Harry Willis. Tex Rickard sought proxy representation, but the commission insisted on Dempsey or his legitimator for arrangements. Promised appearances by Buckey Walker and other figures did not materialize, with several actions postponed pending Dempsey's return from the Pacific coast and talks with Willy at the stated venue.
Albert Chief Bender, veteran pitcher once a star of the Athletics in a dozen years past, returns to pitching with the Chicago White Sox after retirement. He starts against Boston, gives up two runs, and declares he can still throw well enough for a regular turn, aiming to rejoin the active list.
A severe drought threatens Virginia crops across the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge area. Officials warn potential losses between 406,000,000 and 800,000,000 if rains fail within two weeks. Forest fires burn near Castlemans Ferry as southern and central counties endure worsening conditions.
A West Virginia court issues a temporary injunction barring John Ye Ivewls Philim Murray Wil fate Hoy Frank Jedvinks Lea Hall Joseph Angels and fifty other United Mine Workers members from picketing intimidating or interfering with company mine operations. Preparations proceed for an appeal from the ruling.
Robert M. Lambbie chief of the state bureau of mines urged dusting as a safer method to prevent coal mine explosions during an address in Morgantown on July 21. He cited proven effectiveness in methane-prone mines where dusting reduced explosion risk and noted many plants have adopted the approach as cheaper and more reliable than sprinkling water.
New York reports that actress Nazimova added another triumph by navigating a customs appraisal drama. Her wardrobe, checked after backing by the Leviathan, was valued at 1389 dollars, slightly above her estimate and the inspector's. She paid the bill without protest.
West Virginia miners press for federal action amid threatened wage contract abrogation by northern coal operators. They warn of a general strike and allege aggressive intimidation as they demand defense of existing wage terms through March 21, 1937. Federal intervention is urged by the United Mine Workers and local union leaders.
Prohibition era attackers posing as agents storm a hotel, beating Officer Michael J. Sheehan and taking hostages before firing into a line. He was knocked unconscious after a kettle struck him, as suspects attempted to flee in a vehicle with Pennsylvania license plates.
Ernest Rakesth of Mingo County is jailed for investigation into a July fire that destroyed nine houses in Williamson, caused about 70000 dollars in losses, and damaged two more. A woman reportedly saw a man leaving the house after the blaze began. police captured Rakesth after the tip. Firefighters battled flames with limited water access, narrowly saving parts of the town.
Marahat Petaim, a World War II era chieftain, was named by the war office to command the French event force. French troops were ordered to Moe racci to begin an offensive against the Alfine tribesmen led by Abd-el-Krim.
Captain Wellington Stalnaker, 94, longtime Charleston carpenter and caulker, died last night at his home in Porter's Hollow after 18 months bed confinement. A Braxton County native, he moved to Charleston at age five and worked on riverboat scarfs with Ella Jayman Township Co. Survived by two sons, two daughters, and a daughter in law. wife Susan Morgan died 1923. Funeral at his late home at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Workers at James P. Ender and Company Ltd a subsidiary of Britten Empire Steel agree to overtime without pay to help the firm compete in foreign export markets. The plan divides the profits 15 to 25 percent in favor of the men and starts with eighty workers putting in three unpaid hours on alternate evenings.
George J. Haven a New York banker and head of Metropolitan Aport and Meal Estate company shot himself at his Ernst Stra home in New York July 21. Folleaman TaAines Monaghan arrested his father Patrick after beating Haven’s mother, later arraigned in Yorkville court on assault charges.
London reports the Scopes case ends with a guilty verdict. The Tennesse school teacher faces a dramatic close as Judge Raulston imposes a $100 fine and sets bail at $500 for appeal. The record omits Bryan’s full testimony and notes cross examination by Darrow had no bearing on the verdict.
The Interstate Commerce Commission continued cross examination of O. P. Van Sweringen on the Nickel Plate merger with Chesapeake and Ohio and other lines. He acknowledged gaps in exact figures but defended earnings prospects and noted weaknesses such as bridges and single tracks. He contrasted Nickel Plate strength in earnings with Erie weaknesses but good traffic potential, while Chesapeake and Ohio relied on coal shipments.
Federal Judge P. Schoonmaker orders G. J. Simons to destroy more than 100 cages of Canadian ale 527 barrels and 727 half barrels held in government warehouses in Patsburgh and Erie after raids on Lake Erie. The seizure stems from federal raids in this district.
New York July 21 During a Dustier case eight alleged leaders of a mail order bootleg ring were arrested last week. Several dressed women were questioned today and their stenographic statements were withheld. Federal agents testified about seized documents and admissions tied to those under arrest. A document claiming to be from Jacob Kirshenblatt, Kirsch, said to head the ring, was cited.
New York promoter Henny A. Taylor, whose wife is worth a fortune, risks life imprisonment after failing to pay $20,009 to settle claims by a woman alleging paternity. Denied release by Justice Ingraham, Taylor fears perpetual confinement. The case centers on a 1906 agreement to pay $30,000 for life imprisonment pensions linked to Miss Hitler.
In Dayton Tennessee July 21 a verdict found John Thomas Scopes guilty of teaching evolution violating the Tennessee law. The jury imposed the minimum fine of 100 and set bond at 600 for appeal. Judge Raulston expunged Willie Jennings Bryan testimony from the record, ruling it not relevant to the central issue. Defense and state plans to appeal, with the case moving to the Tennessee Supreme Court next September term.
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