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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1925

Page

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City Plans Crossings and Ramp to Ease Charleston Traffic

Charleston officials introduced five ordinances to build undergrade and pedestrian improvements, including an undergrade Ferry Branch crossing and a Young Street ramp. Costs split between Chesapeake & Ohio and Kanawha & Michigan railways, city paying five percent overall, with plans to move quickly and have committee hearings upon return of J. S. Madison.

Charleston Rdi Hanrea Cortie Ly Mayer Chesapeake Young Street Everade Chia Kanawha - Michigan Railway Lee Street Capitol Dickinson Streets H. L. Wehble Douglas Brown Huntington Chesapeake & Ohi Company Leroy Allebach Kanawha & Michigan Company Werta J. 5 Madison Abe Bent Zouncilman Wehrir Spring Street Ana George Poffentarger Fife Boftentarger Wehrle Medhired Council Mayer Werte Ferry Branch Chessplare and Ohio Railway Company Ltr Charloton

South Sea Hula Artists Radio Plans Announced

South Sea hula artists may perform by radio under a plan involving wireless magnification with global reach. The London based Gilbert Islands trade figure will receive several payments for distribution among the natives. Ninety four cocoanut palms are stored for Serial poles and the project aims to bring wireless reception to areas including Aydo ry Australia and the Gilbert Islands.

London Joly Sr South Son Andere G. HH London Mastomory Jeriery Ireyen Mauives Aydory Australia Owens Kydeey Atenmers

Beer Bucket Brigade At Big Pouring Rally

July 27 crowd near Pittsburgh mill city watched as prohibition agents destroyed about 10 barrels of beer in a Pennsylvania rally. Women carried baskets hoping to flee with beer but police kept them back. The scene led to a largely chaotic minor incident as officials spoke of a government warehouse nearly tied with melted liquor.

Fennaylvania Putes

Screen star kidnapping case resumes in court

The trial of Adrian Wood and Mud Helvombd resumes as prosecutors pursue charges of plotting to kidnap star Mary Pickford and husband Douglas Fairbanks for 200000 dollars. Police used a stethoscope to hear conversations at a downtown hotel detailing the alleged plan and potential targets including Jackie Coogan.

Los Mary Ekrerd Acreen Aetreas Hulber Kilgan Gravatt Dorwise Fairbanks Kiana Jackie Coogan Coogan Stephens Adrian Wood Tomorro

Alienists Begin Examining Scott in Murder Case

July 27. Alienists today began examination of Russell Scott, twice saved from the gallows within two weeks of execution for murdering a drug clerk. Scott now seeks reprieve arguing insanity while imprisoned. Judge Main granted the stay and set Monday for trial readiness, warning lawyers and press to avoid discussing the case.

Chicalso Russell Scott Avancler Scote Joseph B. Main Lhevine State

Yank Aviators Postpone Trip to Morocco

The American Aviators, to serve under United command in Morocco, postpone their departure until next Monday. Announcement comes from the agency section of the war and air department this evening. The group is expected to include about seven men with additional aviators to follow.

Une Sullam Morocco Uribesmien Chhair

Federal Dry Chief Held to His Chair in Prohibition Enforceme

A garbled report details Major Frevy Owen and several associates tied to enforcement of federal prohibition. The article hints at coercion, extortion attempts, and connections to a territorial writ, with no clear outcome or charges beyond implied complicity.

Federal “Dry Frevy Owen Fedekal Ingle Wells Owen Ian Tay Emer He Wink Federal Wapervinne Fae Owen Fran Atce

Hard coal men resume confab at Atlantic City

In Atlantic City 12 members of the anthracite joint scale sub-committee planned to resume talks after Friday’s adjournment. Miners press for wage uniformity and a study on differing conditions, while operators cite awaiting mine completion before any discussion. Meetings to continue tomorrow afternoon as leaders debate next steps.

Atlantic Chty Renga Ten Psec Isleal Janda Tew Norrow

DOUGHBOYS GIFTS REACH POST OFFICE

Tuna snuda of tletle keepsakes and comforts for American soldiers in France were turned over by the war department to the postwar relief office. Addresses were damaged or mutilated to hinder delivery. The items totalled about 210.72 in American money with coins, jewelry, flags, rosaries, a teddy bear, and other small gifts.

Washington France War Department Pastnrnstec Heany Settee Rowldey Biain

Supplies of Arctic Posts Threatened By Ship's Loss

Montreal July 27 The Hudson Bay Company reports a ship loss near Labrador and Hudson Bay that threatens supplies to Arctic trading posts. The crew and passengers were rescued on a barren coast near Punt Burwell. some stations suffer severe hamstrings while relief shipments to Hudson Bay and James Bay are at risk. Local leaders warn of long-term disruption to northern posts reliant on marine relief.

Arctic I'resa Montrisal Hudson B Kin Bayaskime Piegava Labredor Hudson Strutt Hee Tadio Barren Coast Sear Punt Burwell Nimcupie Bayeskime Nageupie Thos Tewand Labrador Hudgon Bay Hudson Tay Jamey Ah Lasconle Mike Rap Cromedy

Baldwin Takes New Steps in Mine Squabble

Reported move shows operators ready to withdraw termination notices and wage proposals as labor talks continue. Aimed at averting a broader strike, the step comes amid a tense dispute affecting mines and related industries, with government and union negotiators preparing a formal plan.

Baldwin

Ruffner Rites Held Wednesday in Merida

Obituary notice for Cal Hever Coniedraffnay of Merida who died at home Saturday afternoon. The service will be held from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. Payne with pallbearers named. The long list of attendees includes multiple families and notable locals. The deceased was a Confederate veteran and left several children and grandchildren. The document preserves detailed family connections and military ties from the era.

Cal Hever Coniedraffnay Merida C. 1 Payne Ibo Wey John Gites Hanorars Veorge Thowas Gen Go. Waar Aurusrua Tuffmer Non. Buelen Durle Vi Ginth Buiter Wit Grindvon Rly Mary Herd Govell Ing Jandy Mary Dragers Auruntur Ruffin Daoehtur Gavinia Lirenin Fin Splewe Pancho Shewhy Moria Howard Wodat Pateiien Barelelo Gen Aid Cuchtera Atic Toate Payne

Sargent Estate Sale Notes Record Prices After Painter’s Death

London July 21 The estate of the late American painter Sinner Sarment shows a gross value around 28 702 pounds after probate last April. Recent sales of his works pushed the total value toward roughly 1 600 000, with 77 paintings sold and many studies fetching strong prices. The artworks include vivid portraits and master studies, some created for the artist’s own instruction, with buyers eager for original masterpieces.

London Tat Sinner Sarment America Chimdellets Eyrong

Senator Opposes Abandonment of Inheritance Tax

A Nebraska Senator Sorin Mennbivon opposes changes to the federal inheritance tax. The stream of commentary notes a relief in 50k yearly incomes and concerns over tax deduction changes. The piece discusses how opponents fear loss of revenue while supporters push for tax relief.

Washington Sorrin Mennbivon Nebenska Walle Matty Srt PeTe Anuthy Mindy Henette SOAK

Farming Report Optimistic On Cooperative Marketing Aid

Swammecout Raya June 2 report on agriculture shows optimism for government assistance in cooperative marketing. Representative Purnell and Senator Ward discuss principal legislation to back farmers, with Navy officials Alnron Mopley and Welter Bo Hows seeking national observances on a later date.

Durneil Owith Wards Hinksers Aarketing Ula Belver Prike Opt Cumaee al Basta AO Conlidas Rige Alnron Mopley Navy Fooeue Welter Bo Hows Fisy Getehber

Death of Bryan Triggers Democratic Loss Reflections

In Mont, July 7, Democratic leaders mourn the death of Bryan. Senator Neely warns the party has lost its greatest orator and guiding force. The text recalls former leaders like Martin Luther and Patrick Henry, noting the impact on party unity and future influence in national politics.

Neely America Pmemont At. M. Neely Othi Wet Bryan Sesterdiy Dayton Tenn Hay Vmnersen Brean Amerie Martin Larter Leon Owilbeness Foweras SREB Leetil

Funeral Train Schedule East Dayton

Fragmentary OCR shows a funeral train timetable with scattered station names and routes. The legible portions indicate a sequence of stops and timing around a movement from Washington to nearby stations, but the text is heavily garbled and partially unreadable.

Dayton Pepys Fay Preatiy Senton Washington

World Educators Conference Elects New Leader

Reported in the era, Harry J. Worth of Columbia is named president of the World Declaration of Education and its council. The biennial conference, held in Saint Helena, selected a new occupant for the post as the organization advances its educational mission.

Eminbergh. Sonrund Duby Avoustie Sufert Publ Sehoaisly Michie Lonny Harry J. Worth Epit XH Columbia Manto Vnlay Asay Obirlen Db Wheneeh Liat University of Jhaaurhayaa Hamed

Bryan Funeral Obsequies Seen in Nation’s Capital and South

Reported rites describe Bryan aides keeping vigil beside his bier as humble followers pay tribute. The final utterance of the fundamentalist leader defending Darwinism as dangerous to society appears in Collier's. The car of a commoner leaves Dayton for Washington for the last obsequies with burial at Arlington. The Lee family prepares to view the body in the South under a spreading maple as relatives rush to aid the widow.

Bryan Colliers Leonard Darwin Dayton Washington Arlington Cemetery South Rogers Home Tenn Willan Jennings Gryan Buriel Bryan Chme Cumberland Jack Richard Rugera Eve Chattanouss Knoxville Roanoke Lynchburg Washingston

Darwinian despair vs gospel of hope in sermon clash New York

July 2 issue of a weekly reprints a sermon by William Jennings Bryan condemning Darwinism as dangerous to virtue. It argues environment shapes intellect, counters inherited flaws, and praises the Bible as the gospel of hope opposing Darwinian theories.

New York Sherudeviades United States Che Mace Tove

Government pays formal tribute to late William Jennings Bryan

In Washington on July 27, by direction of President Coolidge the secretary announced the death of William Jennings Bryan in Dayton Tennessee. The message lauds his service as a statesman and former Nebraska congressman and colonel in the Spanish American War. It notes the nation will honor him and display national mourning.

Washington Conlidge, Sterstary Nebraska WAT Meyer

Not Prophesy But Comment Near Truth in Dayton Era

Fragmented article reflects on prophetic tone in criticism of Dayton events and political plausibility. It discusses Frank Kent and TRONAANAR Pn in a misread, satirical context about future uplift or heavenly judgment for a leading figure amid upheaval.

Dayton Frank Tr. Kent Bent Anhdy Darren Bern Tronaanar Hryam Win

Bryan to Lie in Arlington as a Peace Crusader

William Jennings Bryan will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery with simple rites reflecting his wish to rest among military men. His body will lie in state briefly and the funeral may be held at a Washington church, with final burial near the Lincoln Memorial and Capitol, honoring his antiwar legacy.

Commoner Arlington Military Cemetery

Conscience Impulse Saves Youthful Bride from Jail

A Jefferson Market judge allowed Florence Outten to remain on bail after her husband claimed he planned the robbery. The young wife tearfully denied knowledge of the crime, insisting her husband acted for her and that she did not realize the crime. The couple took a taxi ride from Leclerc and then robbed a driver in the Bronx, with the driver identifying the husband. Nineteenth century court outcomes and dramatic testimony marked the scene.

New York Rye Mnpmike Walters Fundy Fall Rims Marrin Jefferson Market Peart Florence Ulvi Leceoit Bronx

Last Rites Simple Without Display in Dayton Tenn

Dayton residents gathered for the burial of William Jennings Bryan with plans for a Washington state interment. Mrs Bryan directs the arrangements as mourners, officials, and Bryan supporters reflect on his public life and the trial’s toll. The funeral procession will travel from Dayton to Chattanooga and Knoxville before reaching Washington for a final rest.

Mooseheart Children to Honor Bryan Tonight

Fragmented report notes Moonechenre children to honor Bryan at a ceremony. It mentions a Loyal Order of Moone and a funeral reference, with unclear names and dates due to OCR errors.

Mooseheart Bryan Moosemeart Tin Dren of Moonechenre Alent Penser Howe

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