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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1925

Page

8

Federal Raid Nets Multiple Arrests in St Albans

Federal prohibition officers raided St Albans late Tuesday night, arresting alleged violators of beer and liquor laws. United States Commissioner Albert Whitewater handled bonds and hearings. Officers found a large still, mash, and liquor remains at Arthur Furtsom’s home near Upton Creek. Several suspects faced bonds ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 as cases moved toward grand jury action.

St. Albans United States Albert Whitewater J. A. Cohen J. H. Absclom Arthur Fiurtsom Upton Creek Hudson Fitzwater Whar Roberts Omi Fisher S.C. Lynn John J. Poindexter George Barnay Acs Sam Bkaderr Downey Street

Yankee fleet broadcast from Melbourne to Pittsburgh

A telegraphed broadcast from Melbourne to KDKA Pittsburgh via a six percent metre wave is arranged by W W Davies of La Nacion and Melbourne Herald publishers for home news. The message reports clearer reception with minor variations and a 8.24 closing signal, with a 6:06 P M EST air time. Jennie Frase, mountaineer, was found slain near Craigella summit at 1300 feet. During six months 173 Communists deported from Great Britain.

Happeings Particu Obs KDKA Westinghouse Pittburgh Melbourne W. W. Davies la Nacion Alrea Melbourne Herald Davies Australia

Obituary notices from a Charleston WV era date

An obituary column notes Mrs Eva D Hull dying at her mother in law’s home on Quarrier Street after a lingering illness. Funeral services are at St John’s Episcopal Church with burial at Spring Hill Cemetery. Surviving relatives include sisters in North Carolina Detroit and Charleston and brothers in West Virginia. Other notices report funeral services for Mrs Catherine Quom Jenkins and Miss Ella Sharpless, with details of birth, marriage, and immediate family.

Eva D. Hull Rome J. H. Huling St. John's Episcopal Church Quarrier Broad Streets Huling Aisters Catherine Quun Jenkins Robert J. Jenkins W. E. Gilliapto W. M. Given Humphr Memorial Church Jenkins Dorn Charleston Virginia H. A. Tully W. J. Drililspie

Duke Receives Federal Doles Atop Unemployed Debate

London July 2 The Duke of Northumberland who opposes government dole payments to the unemployed has faced sharp rebuke from Den Tillett secretary to the Transport and General Workers Union at the union convention. Tillett says the duke gets four thousand pounds weekly plus royalties on coal sold, criticizing aristocratic welfare.

London Duto Northumberland Doles den Titlent Transport and General Workers’ Union Tillett House of Commons Duke Dole Laber

Edinburgh student mystery ends in city search

London July 22 Professor Joseph Victor Collins of Stevens Point Wisconsin, who vanished Monday while traveling by bus between his hotel and Kings Cross, was located in Edinburgh. He had gone to attend a conference of world education associations and his exact route and circumstances remain unclear.

London Joseph ‘Victor Stevens Botnt Wisconsin Kings Cross Edinburgh World Federation of Education Associations Collins BAYS Lonlon Y Express Edinborgh Culling Gaya Tondon Dy Mawitch Collis Rune Ty Ediohure

Quotarians Hear Travel Recital at Kanawha Hotel

Miss Blanche Corrin entertained Quotarians yesterday at the Kanawha hotel with a travel recital of France and Switzerland. Miss Molly Katz of New York gave two brilliant selections opening the program, joined by Miss Betty Clark of The Glinta Club. Mrs. Theresa Matthews announced the marriage of Miss Margaret Cogan to Mr. James Lee. plans for an outing were discussed and a guest prize drawn.

Blanche Corrin Kanawha Uimuauwl France Switzerland Cortle Europe Misa Carrier Molly Katz New York Mise Betty Clark Glinta Club Theresa Matthews Margaret Cogan James Lee Iuhn Matthews Ivy Givens Clude Miss Lattes Mollie van Derveer Hallie Wendall Margaret Enicks Eleanor Branks Bunica Rechenwald Neva Pullen Jane Shellenvarger Ann Campbell Jett Schwartz Mylly Katz Ava Bolarsky Ft Salle

Suits In Coal Firm Over 960000 Security

Pittsburgh filing seeks $960,000 from Carnegie Coal Company tied to deposits held as security by Carnegie Trust Company. Bank closed in August. state banking department investigates. Preliminary injunction seeks to stop officials from disbursing bonds as public funds claims say bank assets were improperly used.

Pittsburgh Pas Carnegie Coal Company Carnegie Trust Company Eas Peter Camerin State Banking Department Unio Aserty

Cop Takes Stand in Own Defense in Circuit Court

Varney a farmer faced murder charges in November as he testified in his own defense alleging Crigenr hired by another man. He claimed he fired after Crigenr resisted, while the trial awaits jury deliberation. A separate Chicago driving incident noted a bride mumbling and an infant boy harmed during a transit stop.

Williamson Ily Heturt Varney Pillvemany Harty Crigenr Crigeer Varney Cresur Ars Reat Wil Ninnuf Temelrotw

Powerful Tonic Claims For Nervous People Ad

An advertisement touts Evans Triple Phosphates as a universal tonic to calm nerves, boost appetite, and fight mood disorders. It promises rapid health gains for those recovering from illness or with lung and blood issues, claiming quick restoration of strength and vitality.

Wrann Eaya Authority Dkst Bullaman

Evolution Controversy in District Courts and Congress

The article reports on a Tennessee case over teaching evolution against Bible literalism, with references to a Washington high school textbook dispute and a district appropriation rider sponsored by Rep Summers. It notes figures like Witner, Glby, and Wisan, and cites opinions on the religious and political debates spilling into courts and Congress.

Refi Wittner Allesos Idleven G. W. Honters Kintugy Dayton Washington Aid Distriet of Columbia Elijah Jesus Christ Glby Tennes Summers Weshlngto Lta Isénestun Cramton Michigan Furewu Ulneta

Nonsense quoted lines intertwine with odd product claims

A fragmentary passage features bizarre names and phrases about a beauty product called Black and White. It weaves sensational lines about cleansing the body and daily use while referencing various odd characters. The text reads like garbled OCR with no clear event or credible attribution.

Rain Wipes Out Pirate Lead as Phillies Miss Chance

July 22 in Philadelphia rain halted a Pirates win bid and halted a Phillies rally with two on and one out in the ninth. Pittsburgh led 7-3 late as Traynor and Cuyler hit homers and Aldridge was shaky, allowing 10 hits in four innings while Decatur and Pearce yielded the big blows.

Philadelphia Plltsburoh Pirates Graep Faillies Priteburgh Phillies Atlanta Decatur Pearce Traynor Cuyler Pittsburgh Aldridge

Reforming the Pittsburgh Coal Industry urged by chamber

The Pittsburgh chamber of commerce announced a proposed commission to urge coal operators and miners in the district to form independent associations. James Chaplin of Colonial Trust Co. leads the committee, aiming to revive the coal industry by adjusting wage scales and separating from federal unions, with costs in the central fields cited as higher than in nearby states.

Pittsburgh Twreehamber Gammerce Rm Apectild Minera Organi James €. Chaplin Colonial Trust Company Itarter Chamber Publieport United Ming Workers Eberatur West Virginia Kentucky

Colorado homes wiped out in flood at Trinidad

A cloudburst near Blane Wall Mountain sent floodwaters down the Picket Wire river washing out bridges and rail lines. Hundreds of lowland homes flooded as the waters receded and then rose again, with warnings of further heavy flows toward Trinidad.

Trinidad Colo Lomivlit Picket Wire Bia O'Ulock Blane Wall Mountain

Train Collision Hurts Youth As Track Accident Occurs

July 2 Wheeling area scene as Glen Vrumball brakeman stopped a switch, Rex Hall Newton, 14, struck by a wheel and dragged beneath the train. He was rushed to a hospital with serious injuries, investigators examining causes amid the chaos.

Glen Vrumball Rexhall Newton

Freedom From Stomach Distress Elixir Claim

An advertisement touts a stomach relief elixir promising instant relief from gas fullness heartburn and distress after eating with benefits claimed from regular use. It cites Willie Sorgen of Bridgeton N J and a testimonial of substantial relief after four bottles. The ad notes retail availability at C A Potterfield’s and other drug stores.

Wren Willie Sorgen Denver Bridgeton N. J Triand Mdare C. A Potterfield Rolitman Adv

Petersn Vlatment Cu Euler Skin Soap Ad

Advertisement promotes a powerful eczema treatment soap claiming quick skin clearance. Mentions "Peter aon' Chutney" and a Buffalo company selling a wartime style remedy with a low price and daily use. References a general cure for pimples, red skin, and blotches with marketing emphasis.

Peter Aon Iful Peterson N.Y

Hard Coal Dispute Talks Press Urgency and Proposals

Negotiations between miners and operators over wage terms and production suspensions continue amid disputes over a check-off and contract terms. Miners demand wage gains and resist production halts while operators argue for price controls and cost reduction. The talks include arbitration proposals and references to government involvement as discussions drag into subsequent sessions.

Otter Thorisperg Lterature Rlyale

Women Favorites Take Net Matches in New England Tourney

Rain delayed play at the Easex Country Club in Manchester Massachusetts as four top seeds advanced to the fourth round of doubles. Helen Willy and Mary Browne of California beat Penelope Anderson of Trenmond Virginia and Isabella Munford of Cambridge 6 1 6 1 to reach the next bracket. May Sutton Bundy and Marian Williams, both of California, defeated J Dallas Corbiere of Southboro and William J Endlentt of Manchester 6 4 4 6 7 3. Eleanor Unses of New York and Marion Jesaup of Wilmington Delaware beat Margaret Blake of Lennox and Charles J Hubbarg of Cambridge 8 0 8 0 8 2. Elizabeth Ryan of England and Eleanora Senre of Jamaica defeated B E Cole of North Andover and F OH Godfrey of Boston 8 4 4 6 4 a

Manchester Mass Easex Helen Willy Mary Browne California Penelope Anderson Trenmond Isabella Munford Cambridge Margaret Blake Lennox Charles J. Hubbarg Elizabeth Ryan England Eleanora Senre Jamilidn B. E. Cole North Andover Bra F. OH Godfrey Boston

Rosenberg-Shea match postponed to tomorrow night

The Charley Rosenberg Addin Shea bantamweight title bout in New York was postponed to tomorrow night after showers flooded the Velodrome. The New York State athletic commission approved the date change following official weigh ins.

New York Charley Phil) Rosenberg-Addin Shea Thea Staty Athletic Commission

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