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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1925
Page
1
In a controversial speech Fosdick urges broader police liberality as churches discuss a plot to kidnap nature and influence the new pastorate. The piece notes political maneuvering over appropriation bills and the anticipated extraordinary session, with prevailing sentiment leaning toward delaying key measures.
The report blends a tale of Tal Ted and Perdicaris with a long account of Dr. Fosdick’s first sermon at the newly named pastor’s church. Notables John D. Rockefeller and family attend, while Fosdick emphasizes discipleship in Christ and equality for all believers.
At Elkhart Indiana May 31 two more deaths raised the toll to three from a dirt track auto race accident. Ten injured remained hospitalized with several listed in serious condition. Maurice Schwartz of Mishawaka and Joseph Lauer of Elkhart died. Robert Lieb of Elkart died yesterday. Floyd Shawhan and Arthur J Davidson of Layton were bond at 2100 each on assault charges after witnesses said Shawhan and Davidson tried to wreck racer Frank Matthews, whose car hit a fence and crowd. Shawhan won the race. Matthews' car was unharmed.
A telegraph tip links fugitive Robert White, a key witness in the William F. Shepherd murder case in Chicago, to Pittsburgh. Police traced a $117 telegram from Chicago to Pittsburgh, guarded telegraph offices, and checked hotels and rooming houses, but White remained missing and was reportedly last seen in New York.
Arron, Chie May 91, warning against infringing the Alden T L Patnall patent by continuing the manufacture of balloon tires with a license from the Steel Wheel corporation of Derinst Formal notices that they claim to be elusive and under the patent have been received by tire makers. BG Work president of the Rv Snndrigh company and other executives say balloon tire ideas were in use years before Patna’s application and doubt the patent would stand in court. About 60 percent of daily tire output in this area concerns balloon tires with more than 90,000 wires measured before that.
Boston May 31 Secretary of War Weeks was operated on for Kulfonems at Massachusetts General Hospital. Physicians said the condition is not entirely satisfactory and not alarming. Pulse and respiration are normal aside from occasional coughing. the patient had previously been stabilizing.
MENEGO CEDE May 31 Six miners are known to have been killed while others are missing after a fire yesterday on a level of the Elberdy mine in Packuch. Forty nine miners were overcome but considered not in danger.
A major quake devastated the Orient area with about 9,000 feared lost. The town was nearly destroyed, leaving only walls and a few houses. Fire followed the shocks as residents and nearby towns faced rampant damage and hundreds were trapped. Catholic mission fathers pleaded for aid for survivors.
In Shanghai reports General Shee Yuen, chief of a local Mukden command, died after a quarrel with Cheng Quo Fut and Yuen Chuia during a conference at Mukden army headquarters in Chai Pei. The dispute over local tram traffic sparked a violent incident leading to a fatal fall from a window.
Washington May 21 The federal reserve board outlined plans for backing Great Britain’s return to the gold standard with a $200,000,000 credit facility via J P Morgan and Company. The arrangement involves the Bank of England and New York Federal Reserve Bank, with broader participation by other Fed banks. The board argues gold standard restoration would curb exchange fluctuations and reduce risks in cable transfers and international finance.
A Des Moines manufacturer, John Downts, greeted King George at the Empire Fair in London with an American style handshake. The Beltish ruler appeared embarrassed when Royal subjects, familiar with reports of the American approach, mirrored the gesture.
May 41 five members of an Indiana family were killed when their car was struck by a Cincinnati Indianapolis and Western rail passenger train near Here this morning. The dead include Mrs. Maisia Hutchens and Donald Hutchens, 18, with Burl Hutchens surviving in critical condition. A fireman, Price Wolfs, was seriously scalded. several train crew and passengers were shaken but unharmed.
Ernest Soaples 17, son of George Bains, a Marte resident, died when the auto he drove skidded down an embankment near Camp Creek, West Virginia. The crash occurred at night and the car nearly blocked the grade. he was found several hours after the wreck.
Stella A. Roolidge Tory, longtime assistant secretary of the treasury and former treasurer and director of the United Shoe manufacturing company, a prominent Republican, died at her Milton home today after a long illness.
On Sing Sing prison centennial fifty inmates reportedly fitted radio receivers in their cells ear phones only no amplifiers allowed. In Kentucky a man Willie Moore 22 fatally shot his girlfriend Lettie Kirk 25 then Moore’s father John Moore allegedly fired at the couple near Ashland. Moore died en route to hospital Kirk's injuries not life threatening per police.
Mrs. Man Price, wardrobe mistress for a theater company, was found strangled in her Smith Bend hotel room in Boston. A telephoned summons preceded her death, hands tied behind her back, head buried in bedclothes. About $30 cash missing. several chorus members had trusted funds with her. Police suspect robbery as motive. medical examiner ruled strangulation and beating as causes.
Louis J. Divner, 25, was fatally injured today when struck by a car while boarding a streetcar in the east. He died shortly after arriving at a hospital. Joseph Starr, the driver, was arrested and held. Divner is a Penn State graduate and metallurgical engineer for the Jones and Tanehtin Steel Company. His brother owns a hotel in Columbia, Pa.
May 31 reports from the Department of Industry and Commerce state ten Mexican workers and one American were killed Friday while drilling the El Acuila No. 00 Well on the Cerro Viejo tract in the Tampico area. Rescue teams could not reach the site due to mounds of wreckage.
French forces claim a decisive setback to Riffian rebels near Uszan and Fes as large troop contingents and war material tightened the noose. Betzeruct tribesmen of 5,000 soldiers halted near Machiz and Bihane amid Abu-E-Krim orders. French rear guards countered further raids while Riffians shelled neutral tribes to pressure them into uprising, with Bibang yielding 803 men including 22 Indians as prisoners.
Mrs Alexander Norbet, who killed her husband with an axe weeks earlier, set fire to her bedding in the county jail and died after being rushed to a hospital. Doctors cited inhalation of fumes as the immediate cause, while investigators look into how she obtained matches.
Charles B. Waiuwter, author of The Sidewalks of New York, longtime figure in Tammany Hall circles and Governor Smith supporters, died today of heart disease at age 73. Born in Dublin, Ireland, he came to the United States at 16 and spent six decades on the stage.
Manila May 31 Sultan Raya evaded capture after a fortress was destroyed with heavy casualties. Governor General Word ordered Banke province constabulary to seize Raya by peaceful means if possible, and to use force or destroy another fortress if needed as Raya seeks refuge.
Oakmont dancing pavilion opened last night at Oakmont near Pittsburgh was destroyed by fire of undetermined origin today. The adjoining cottage of owner J T Anderson was damaged. The loss is estimated at 40000 dollars. Three firemen were overcome by smoke.
Wilbert Zimmerman and James Merido, praised as capable detectives, helped extinguish a factory fire in Wheeling after a fireman’s alarm traced a suspect. Police arrested John Roberts, 23, at a nearby alley home as officers followed burnings waste tied to the case. Roberts denied involvement.
Across Kansas special FH M Conley on board reports a lively trip with a parade led by Eur Brawley, a West Virginia singalong, and festive activities aboard the train. Staff like G W Van Horn and R E Whitted ensured comforts, while doctors MacMillan and Schoofield planned Pike’s Peak side trips. A bridge game drew prizes and chatter as the party neared its arrival at Beni Kedem.
New York May 81 D Pare vice president of the Christian Ang Parsons Brokerage firm hero and prominent club man was burned to death in a fire that destroyed his apartment. He was forty. Mrs Parsons and James King were questioned as potential suspects. Fire damage listed at about 10 000 dollars with total losses around 19 4190.
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