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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1925

Page

4

Organization to Fight Communism Formed in Paris

A powerful organization formed in France aims to oppose communism and social ills by rebuilding slums, improving dwellings, and promoting model villages. Prominent figures include Mme Georges Lorgues and the Marchioness de Chambrun, with executive members from church and freethinker groups. The group plans large demonstrations, studies progress in the United States and Europe, and advocates housing reform to lift infant mortality and poverty.

Associated Press Paris France Mme Georges Lorguis Prine Lergues Marchionese de Chambrun Margaret Ittves Nichola New York Mow Movement Domergue Premilet Painiere Myron T. Herrick Om Honmrars Sturts Grrabbi Protestant Churches of Fraher National Society of Freethinkers

Famous geyser on waning at Yellowstone Park

Yellowstone July report notes Old Faithful, once erupting every minute, now erupts about every seven minutes for around seven minutes. Scientists record increasing changes beneath the earth while other basin geysers reduce activity. crowds still visit to watch the iconic plume. An American firm plans Prague broadcasting station construction.

Yellowstone National Park Zire Hole Wren

Squire Tully Delivers Stern Justice in Three Court Classes

Magistrate W A Tully, former police lieutenant, uses new law to curb wife deserters, intoxicated drivers, and moonshine owners. He fines and routes repeat offenders to jail or road work, citing improved court backing as essential for enforcement. Joe Dawson and Lon Lewis are among those already punished, reflecting tough stance on non support, drunken driving, and prohibition violations.

Mioynshine Guer W. Aa. Tully Ithe Turner Squire Jali Sentenu Poller Polis Cantiul Street Sie de_ Dartment Uuhanes Dully West Virginia Ciiarees Deverters Tully Gatnholé L Joe Dawson Jana Joe County Road Gang Lon Lewis Handley

India Prince to Visit U S and Argentina

Buenos Aires July 25 Time announced that the Maharajah of India wealthiest princes will visit Argentina arriving days before the Prince of Wales. He has ruled since age three and gained fame for marrying Anita Delgado. He travels with a large retinue and luggage and once offered his yearly income of over 33000 to Britain during the war.

Buenos Aires Time Particula Mahari- Jah India Argentina Prince of Wales Anita Delgado Europe Mahirajah

Obituary notices for multiple local deaths reported

Dyrothy Johnsen daughter of My. aid Mrs. Johielies C. Johnson East and Wicth South iarlestan will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Johnsen residence with the pastor of Vandel church in charge. Levit Wanescut funeral for David Honeycut son of Mr. and Mrs. Honeycut will be held this afternoon at a velock from the Church of God. Rev. Gi. M. Taylor will interiate. Hilgin Maywood King funeral services for Bivin May wand son of Drs. Likert Ring of Sissonsville will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Meogist church at unsvite. T. Brookshire will have charge of the services.

Dyrothy Johnsen Qecethy Johnsem My. Aid Johielies C. Johnson East and Wicth Ivennes South Iarlestan Vandel Church Levit Wanescut David Honeycut Enti B. Honeycut Church of God Plomdu Avenue Hixth Street Gi. M. Taylor Hilgin Maywood King Bivin Wand Far-Old Mrr Drs. Likert Ring Sissonsville Unsvite U. T. Brookshire

Playground abundance lowers child fatalities in cities

A study by the No-Safety Council and the Playground and Recreation Association of America shows three-year data 1929 1931 that cities with many well distributed playgrounds report far fewer child pedestrian fatalities than under served cities. Toledo Cleveland and Richmond illustrate lower child fatalities near playgrounds while densely populated patrols in cities with few playgrounds show higher risk.

New York Cleveland Cay Toledo Richmond Playground and Recreation Association Pefforta

Monument honors American Edith Lacey in Yokohama

A monument dedicated by the Yokohama Young Women’s Christian Association honors Edith Lacey American welfare worker who died in the 1924 earthquake. The house shaped memorial is to be a recreation center for Yokohama’s women and girls, placed by Dr. Charles Aloosa and Lacey’s father.

Edith Lacey Yokohama Young Woman's Christian Association Lacey Yokoham Chiarles , Aloosa Bulfato

Prayer service at First Baptist with Rev HL Lrese sermon

South Charleston notes show a Wednesday prayer service at First Baptist where Rev HL Lrese will deliver a sermon titled Phillin, the Man Who Asks Questions. The Women Missionary society elected Mrs L B L Billups president for the coming year with Mrs L W Shaw secretary and Mrs Bhe Frant Bullington treasurer.

First Baptist Church Glen Tinsley Girant Bird Binnetha Tinsley South Charleston FL Louden Harry Biehols Charleston Herbert Thomas Om Wiliam Thomas Seventh Avenue Tennesses R. K. Igohnanm Mary Frances Pennreton W. Va J. B. Evans MiDand Trail Alice Higginbotham Garnet Angel E Thaisell Howell St. Albany Wood Findly

Bank official found guilty in multi count case

Williamson July 25 W I Varney former vice president of the Refunek Das and Night Gank of the city was sentencd to five years in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty to forgery and embezzlement indictments totaling about five thousand dollars. State banking commissioners Abbott and Pe said they would aid prosecutors while noting further indictments in four counties may follow. Varney had earlier been charged for the forgery of a note involving Were Jove Hurst. In Williamson county W A Varney, former city policeman, was found guilty of second degree murder and sentenced to eighteen years after shooting Marryrigger during an arrest attempt. a stay of execution was granted to allow him to arrange affairs.

State Varney Wim Wingo County Varnuy Maine Jove Hurst The Peare Aire Emit Court Bunting TH. A. Abbott Heres Pe Jacat Bank Atttorneys Calle Wien Varnay Lye

Youth commits suicide at Hotel Plaza in New York

A young man dressed in evening clothes shot himself in the dining room of the Hotel Plaza on Fifth Avenue near Central Park in the early hours after changing his dinner order several times. He drew a revolver and killed himself.

New York Plaza Central Park Pwr

Former Huntington Justice of Peace Dies

Huntington July 25 Thuma s Rogers 54 former justice of the peace here and prominent in business and political circles died here yesterday of apoplexy. Rogers was stricken Thursday night and physicians at the hospital to which he was taken believed until the end that he would recover. He began work at the age of 14 as a telegrapher for the Chesapeake and Ohio railway. He is survived by his 90 year old mother and a sister.

Huntington Thumas Rogers Hue Rogura Marere Ape Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Ans Ajater

Automobile thefts reported to police and oddities in Cordova

Police were notified of a Peerless car theft from 7th Street and a Stet Reedster with plate 27725 reported missing by Mack Transleo of Dunbar. Gunlov Klewemaster, 1211 Worth Street, reported a Ford touring car theft. In Cordova Alaska a surgeon performed an operation with a crude kit near Barin River with no anesthetic.

Lawson Sixth Paria Mack Transleo Dunbar Gunlov Klewemaster Worth Street Ivanse Giotz Jack

Mercer County Bar Backs McClintic in Fourth Circuit Race

The Mercer County Bar Association endorses Judge George W. McClintic for the United States circuit court of appeals seat to replace the late Judge C. A. Woods. It also backs D. J. F. Strother for the U.S. district court in the Southern District of West Virginia, urging his appointment to fill the forthcoming vacancy. A copy of the resolutions will be sent to Senators and press. The Morgantown Post editorials praise State Banking Commissioner H. A. Addolling for defending the department amid bank failures and call for stronger bank supervision across West Virginia.

Mercer Indornes Whertas Georga Wy Macintie C. al] Woods cWhereas A McClintle Ia Paskenses Circuit Cours of Apyrala Jude United States District Court Southern District of Weat Virpinay Jurge Mercer County Bar Association D. J. F. Strothur Southern District Wes Virginia McClinto Circuit Court of Appeals Thie Minn Guy DW. Gaff Neely McClintic J. i. Strother Ntote Bank Festa Thinin Morgantown Post H. A. Addollling Nomanhay Clepree Hoe West West Virginia Benwood Pine Grove Atebete Andes

Prince Ange Wounded in Rif War Fighting

Rome reports Prince Ange of Denmark and captain in the French Foreign Legion was wounded while fighting Abd el Krim Rif forces in Morocco. The prince married Countess Bergale in 1924, and his sister-in-law is Yolanda, sister to the King and Queen of Italy. He has recently been cited for bravery in Majorca while serving in the Foreign Legion.

Rome Ange Denmark French Foreign Legion er-Krim Mercdy Ab Bergale Yolanda Italy United States Majorco

Postmaster Takes Life in Clarksburg Area

Clarksburg July 2. Scott Straley postmaster at Jane Lew for three years shot himself after a government postal inspector began an audit of the postoffice receipts. His body was found face down in the rear of the third school gymnasium by J He White of Rittage van after a general search. An empty bottle bearing a porcelain neck was nearby.

Clarksburg Scott Straley Jane Lew Pontoffica Stratey J. He White Rittage van Gmnasium Porsch Nehel Wis

Huntington Girl Sues Dance Hall Over Admission Denial

Clara F Hickiman of Huntington sues Bavsman’s Dancing Academy for 5000 alleging denial of entry after offering regular admission. Her attorney, Mise Hickman, says she went with friends and was refused entry without reason. The incident occurred a few nights ago at the Huntington venue.

Huntington Pth Bavsman's Clara F Hickiman Dae Mise] Hickman Jean and Raissim

Detective Case Again Continued in Larceny Trial

Magistrate J A av Gruyter granted another continuance in the case of Lenora Smith and Ralph Tincher charged with larceny of funds from the Agency. The motion by A Meluprew for the Emit girl prompted the delay until next Saturday morning at 10. Attorney Fettigraw requested the adjournment citing ALM Belcher representing Tincher.

J. ‘A. Av Gruyter Smith Jortive Regency Lenora Smith Ralph Tincher U Pen A ' MelUprew Fettigraw Alm. Belcher Tinchur

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