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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1925
Page
1
A widow releases a long religious statement once intended as the supreme effort of a commoner in Dayton. The speech attacked evolution and praised Christianity as the world’s panacea while Bry and his brother Bryan were tied to the case. The injunction was delivered posthumously, as the author’s lips were sealed by death.
Dayton Tennessee July 28 The anti evolution speech of William Jennings Bryan was read to the public despite his death. The address attacked the theory of evolution and upheld Christianity urging defense of religious faith in schooling. Bryan’s supporters prepared for publication of his message posthumously and funeral arrangements for Washington and Chattan ooga were under way. The procession to Arlington and the arrival plans in Washington were outlined with Bryan’s family and friends listed among the mourners and aides.
Salvation Army plans involve 500 kiddies and an annual picnic at the Newport Creek beach. Volunteers urged to provide cars and drive children to the grounds, with donors asked to meet at the salon on Virginia Street before dawn for pickup and coordination.
Bryan explains resignation stemming from a dispute over a note to Germany during World War I. He says President Wilson altered his draft without consultation, prompting his decision to resign. The account references foreign affairs advisor and fallout with Austria, Germany, and Lansing.
Pittsburgh July 28 Investigators and state officials met all day to discuss criminal suits tied to the collapse of the Carnegie bank tied to John A Red. No decision reached though talks hinted at possible charges this week. Receiver Marburger filed complaints naming George W Wood and P M Chidster for alleged misdeposits totaling 420,000 to the closed First National Bank of Cur-Teele.
July 26 Huntington report states Lucille Childers 22 daughter of Rhobert Cindere was killed instantly when the car she rode in struck a telephone pole after her brother Dhimptum Childers lost control while attempting to avoid another vehicle. Witnesses say the vehicle’s high speed contributed to the fatal impact. Margaret Adee and an unnamed companion were injured lightly at a nearby intersection.
News from New York reports Mrs. Guinevere Gould marries George St John Frederick, Viscount Dunsford, heir to the Earl of Middletown. The ceremony marks a notable alliance as the Gould fortune, estimated at $4.6 million, is disputed in chancery over inheritance rights among three children born out of wedlock.
Ambassa dor Hoar A Bancroft died in Kamizawa Japan reportedly from a sudden ailment. He was in Tokyo coordinating talks on China's role at the Washington conference and bilateral diplomacy. A successor will not reach Tokyo for months while arrangements for his body and services are organized.
From Our Olcott Correspondent Lilly of Charleston reports a busy week with fishing around the lake, horse activities, and local sightings. Noah Tarrison and Ter Howls attended a Saturday event while Joe Asbury captured a target sale snake Saturday and Bung Cann and Morris noted nine punctures on a bicycle. Mr and Mrs Tom Horn are on an extended trip. continued on Pause Two.
Workers press uniformity and equalization of rates in coal fields while owners resist. The 1925 agreement dispute centers on differing pay for similar work across collieries, with outside craft wages cited as benchmark. Negotiations stall as both sides cite cost and production concerns amid advertising campaigns and absence of veteran negotiators.
Mrs LaFollette declines to run for her late husband’s biography team bid. Supporters urged her to continue public service, but she states she will not pursue the task. The movement she joined had backed her candidacy to serve the progressive cause after his death.
Melbourne July 38 The sixth day of the visit here of the United Whites crew passed happily despite bitter weather. Visitors, however, remained cheerful, and locals reported a friendly reception as the sailors explored the city and enjoyed events marked by generous hospitality.
The Associated Press reports efforts to avert a coal strike through a two month truce and a revised wage agreement. Government plans, including a possible loan to mine owners, aim to stabilize the industry while both sides negotiate a new permanent deal. Premier Baldwin’s government contemplates measures to ease wage disputes without subsidies while workers seek a minimum wage accord.
The Chicago based Grain Marketing company marks its first anniversary amid liquidation. A $26,000,004 cooperative marketing project dissolves as vendors seek repayment while assets are distributed to farmers and stockholders. Officials defend the venture as a commercial success, citing 220 million bushels moved, with plans to reorganize under cooperative marketing.
July 98 report that Wisconsin plans to send Wisrel to the gallows for a Canadian financier Scott sentenced to death for drug killings. He reportedly escaped the gallows in weeks past by hours. A stay was granted four hours before execution to allow a hearing. Two attorneys were hired to examine evidence and question witnesses. The case remains under court scrutiny as a hearing is scheduled.
In Fairmont, two Jamison Coal and Coke Company guards were gashed in an accident near Farnjin ton. Early reports claimed a plot to gas them, but investigators admitted the incident was accidental as a carenient device detonated. Sixteen workers and locals circulated rumors while officials reviewed the scene.
President hopes a security pact among major European powers will become a reality and pave the way for another armament conference. He believes the agreement will lay the foundation for further disarmament by stabilizing conditions abroad.
The United States Steel Corporation announced satisfactory second quarter results with total earnings of 49.6 million dollars. Dividends were unchanged, including a 0.50 per share extra payment and a regular 1.26 share refund. Earnings available for dividends were 21.9 million, or 4.06 a share, versus 2.92 in Q1 and 3.44 in Q2 1924.
Sixteen people were injured, none seriously, when the Elk special derailed in a washout 170 miles east of Gataata New Mexico this morning. Mrs. O A Vann, wife of Brigadier General John H H Dunn, was among the injured, reported seriously hurt. The derailment occurred when trucks on the sixth car slipped over, the engine breaking loose and the lead car likely preventing a worse disaster as a severe weather washout followed.
A Jamson Montsol Cake company mine number 9 incident led to a confrontation as labor department negotiators from Omeengi and the United Mine Workers of Amerton addressed the dispute. No injuries were reported while guards guarded the site during the intervention.
In Richmond Virginia a deadly shooting left two dead and two wounded. Among the injured were restaurant proprietor Turke Wad and several bystanders as assailants fired amid a chaotic scene near a streetcar route. Detective Sergeant Burke led the probe as authorities reported a fatality following the clash.
President Coolidge expressed hope for renewed arms control efforts if a broader security pact among major European powers moves forward. He warned against forcing a conference while disarmament progress stalls, citing the Dawes plan and Geneva talks as pacings. Ambassador Phillips briefed him on Europe’s debt questions, while a Essex County Republican gathering and a planned Essex trip occupied the day.
Washington July 28. Loading of palload freight to Monterre for 1925 by the evd in one million cars for the week ending July 18. Reports by carriers to the American Highway association today gave total loadings for the week at 10,470 cars, up 48,161 over the preceding week and 80,257 over the same week in 1924. Coal loadings totaled 270,742 cars, up 9,298 from the previous week. miscellaneous traffic 24,784 cars, up 4,280. grain and products 42,966, up 3,885. merchant dise unilvsa than carloading. Total 253,594, up 452. livestock 26,984, down 604. ore 7,720, down 492. coke 21 down.
July 28 vote on amending Fairmont city charter defeated. About 2400 of roughly 2100? registered voters cast ballots. 1385 opposed, 105? for. Amendment proposed changes to charter terms. Legislature authorized the last revision of the West Virginia state charter.
Dramatic halt in the evolution case in the District of Columbia supreme court postponed until next price amid a federal- tax issue clause. The hearing focused on whether Loren Wittmer, a Treasury employee, had tax payer standing as Crandat No Mackey suddenly objected. Also notes the death of William McConwas, president of the McConwasina Mey company, at his home today.
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