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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1925
Page
6
Fragmented 1925 Charleston Gazette page shows publication details not fully readable, with subscription rates, Associated Press notice, and staff addresses. A quoted morning thought warns against harming others, attributed to internal reflection.
The piece laments dangers faced by prohibition agents amid a recent firepower law, noting a fatal shooting of Harry Brown and arguing for better protections. It criticizes auto stop practices and reflects on legislative changes and federal commissions impacting the movie industry in Chicago.
The piece discusses Docket No. on interstate commerce, urging higher freight rates to points north of Potomac Yards to ship coal via air rail routes to Baltimore Philadelphia New York and New England factories. Written after April 4 1924 proceedings, it laments delays and urges West Virginia press to push for justice and protection of local interests.
The article urges state unity to press for freight rate increases into New England, arguing higher coal sales from the New River Pocahontas and Kanawha fields would stabilize markets, aid merchants and wholesalers, and reduce regional burdens amid price pressures. It notes public apathy and highlights broader regional education on coal exports and potential benefits. It also mentions Gertrude Ederie’s attempt to swim the English Channel and Lloyds insurance odds.
The will leaves the bulk of Curzon’s estate to the British empire, with his widow receiving a $25,000 annuity and his books and papers going to Oxford or the British Museum. An unpublished testament notes views on a prime minister, reflecting his lifelong devotion to empire and Oxford. French bathers now required to wear neckto-knee swimsuits, stirring national talk.
The Gazette promotes upcoming department store sales in Charleston with cash and deferred payment options designed to maximize buyer value through volume distribution. The piece urges readers to act, citing economy and cooperative purchasing as key benefits. It also notes state coal markets, Interstate Commerce Commission decisions, and remarks on Christian Science Monitor. The Sons of the Revolution return home.
A disjointed political piece rails against China and nonwhite populations while praising Western dominance. It cites William Jennings Bryan and condemns “the yellow peril” with scattered historical analogies, then shifts to a sensational WWII era fear of Muslim and Arab forces and French colonial troubles in Algeria, portraying a volatile climate of prejudice and conflict.
A fragmented reminiscence sketches rumors about deaths, poverty, and a circle of friends linked to Oscar Wilde. The piece describes anecdotal tales of public figures, a dramatic office scene, and literary figures, with a 1921 copyright note.
A garbled Washington page notes postponements and political movements. References to Berthess Mre and Lavoletto suggest candidates or officials, with mentions of a protest and a presidential action by President Green from the American Federal of Taytrun. Names and dates are unclear due to OCR errors.
A fragment reports Maud Walker aged 11 in St Charles facing taunts from companions. Medically the prognosis from phney suggests speech therapy or treatment may aid recovery within a few weeks.
Intercepted messages indicate a planned activity involving major figures and regional targets. The report notes attention to West Virginia and Charleston with mention of a corigestlot style operation. Further details remain fragmented but imply coordination and potential timing concerns.
Vermont born John J Sargent new attorney-general is described as a man of many hobbies and curiosities He is praised for temperate habits and a busy life that blends pipe collecting antique taste and hunting to the nation s capital His Vermont home overflows with relics while his office routines and fishing trips shape his public image as a versatile figure in American politics.
In a rural tale from 1925 by TW Burgeson, a young kingfisher learns the cost of losing temper after a heated clash with rival birds. Longlegs the heron and others watch as tempers flare and then subside, illustrating pride and dignity in McLean County wildlife.
Readable excerpts recount a Civil War episode. Guerillas Cantathons Percy Hayes and Shatt reach a truce under General Wesley with Colonel Rahs Hone. They agree to cease hostilities for eight days and exchange prisoners. failure leads to surrender options. Riders describe raids by Dick Breathouse and arrest near Spencer, with escape order issued.
Langhorn’s visit to a Samoan Island is described in fragmentary notes. The garbled text mentions Archy Eukone Latyshern and a detachment member on Ate Le & B, with references to Sithoan Isteinte and a duty at Doe Barbar amid unclear events and names.
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