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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1925
Page
1
In England, anthracite miners press for check off amid stalled talks. Pennsylvania unions pledge support, and mining officials dispute wage claims while mediation by W C Bridgeman aims to bridge the gap before a conference next Wednesday.
Huntington July 24. New state act raises magistrate fees starting today. Entering suit and issuing summons set at 2 dollars, trial preparation and case handling 4 dollars, warrant seals 1.50, examinations for multiple defendants 2, up from prior rates.
Finger prints on a white wall near the Diste Hotel led to the capture of William Matton by city police. A search of Rhetel on Viner followed, and a party led by St F. Moutwome prepared to depart. A hammer hole and pick were found, liquor was located, and Hatton faced charges for violating the prohibition laws with bond set for his appearance in court.
Dr Taylor leaves city after five years as pastor of the Free Mission church in the South. He has accepted the pastoral charge of the First Way Bible Church South in Baton Rouge Louisiana.
The July 24 report from Swampscott Massachusetts notes the administration seeks a hands off policy in the anthracite strike. President Coolidge believes government interference would not help and that agreement or wage changes are best left to operators and miners. He will refrain from any moves to influence discussions.
President Coolidge denounces any reopening of the tariff system, warning it would create uncertainty and harm business. He argues current trade conditions with foreign nations are satisfactory, imports rising and exports steady, making changes unnecessary. The President favors only limited adjustments up to 60 percent if needed, but would act on tariff commission recommendations.
Reverend Taylor, longtime pastor of the Hirt Street Episcopal Church in Charleston, has accepted a call to serve as pastor of a new Methodist church in Baton Rouge Louisiana. He leaves Charleston with 1500 members and notes greater opportunities and support for education and youth programs at the state university nearby. The official announcement says his transfer was planned for late August and church leaders regret his departure though support the move as beneficial for his ministry.
Realized bids for Marmet Road and ten additional Kanawha area projects total over 1.0 million dollars. The notice specifies grading, draining, graveling, paving and bridge work across multiple counties including Kanawha, Mercer, Nicholas, and Roane with various contract figures and required certified checks.
Lacieville July 24 reports from Lacus Vile say Chicago boxer Mickey Shannon suffered a severe neck injury during a Thursday night bout. Doctors at Providence hospital in Rhode Island, including Dr. Jawlinson, say the injury may leave the lad crippled, with little chance of full recovery. Family visits and hospital routines continue as staff monitor potential brain and spinal damage.
New York July 44 Avehbishop Adam Phillinovsky, recently disbarred head of the Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church in Anerled by Supreme Court Justice Lydon, must return the cathedral of St Nicholas to rival Metropolitan Pintin within five days or face jail. Justice Levy fined the archbishop 250 dollars and warned 30 days imprisonment if the cathedral is not restored to the current possessors within five days.
A fire erupted in slack piles near Pathmont raising fears of explosions and risk to Fairmont and surrounding areas. Residents reported anxiety as flames burned near gate lines and pillars while responders worked to contain the blaze and prevent property damage. Authorities warned of possible dangerous gases and urged caution as crews continued to control the situation.
Nut proft of Taltnd Wreck coal for the hale year dropped to $45404L from $1.42h.8T4 H webTagenuat after preferred dividends to $896 a share on the common, against $11 in the first half of 1024.
Huntington reports a charge filed against Workman for threatening Ball during a deadly assault near Pere Lr. The case details include preliminary statements from witnesses, a deputy chief’s remarks, and a judge’s plan to rule on the petition Monday.
Chicago reports a stay of execution for Rutsell Scott condemned for a July 1916 holdup murder. The judge orders a sanity test while supporters, including relatives and attorneys, plan to move him to a different cell and seek further reprieve. The telegram from Scott’s brother aided the delay as officials weigh mental competency and next steps.
Washington dispatch reports heated debate over whether a new primaries bill should address evolution education in schools. Wittner pushes action to bar teaching creationism while treasury concerns surface about funding and precedent. Officials warn of potential legal challenges and political fallout.
Washington dispatch reports the Interstate Commerce Commission upheld existing coal freight rates from mining districts in Pennsylvania Ohio Maryland West Virginia Kentucky and Tennessee to Lake Erie ports for vessel transshipment. The Pittburgh Coal Producers and related operators argued rates were unjust and prejudicial. the commission found the rates reasonable and nonprejudicial, with dissent from Commissioners Eastman and McManamy.
Huntington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission denied reopenings and upheld a 1928 rate structure favoring Ohio and Pennsylvania operators. The ruling affects West Virginia, Kentucky, and surrounding rail and water carriers, with claims of widespread impact on freight costs and dealer shipments along Lake Erie and connected waterways.
In Charleston stakeholders welcome an interstate commerce commission decision as a victory for Kanawha Coal Operators Association and Kanawha coal producers. Yarborough calls the ruling essential to keep West Virginia coal prices competitive against Pittsburgh and Ohio districts amid market pressures.
Disturbances around Granada threaten the Central American mission station. Reports say missionaries and a mission residence were stoned and the band was besieged. The dispatches note hostility from local clergy and tensions with authorities over the mission's status.
Brookhart of Iowa registered a net gain of 329 votes over Steck in Washington. The uncontested ballot count showed an early 36 vote lead for Steve but that was wiped out as results progressed.
Fragmented report references Rinaldo Cappellini and United Mine Workers District No 1. It mentions a vote fortified to drag when vessels comiutter and an EMPLOYment after a heat stroke. The piece references a convent Moor in Als with an 18,408 majority, and a minority faction led by William J. Brennan threatening to take the plea in the event.
Maly 24 4 ramantic tale unfolds as a boat explosion near Tillamook Oregon disrupts the seaport. Police and harbor officials investigate a staged arrangement tied to a cargo delivery and a rescue by a tug from Hollywood. One crew member is seriously injured while three others are saved.
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