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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1925

Page

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Death of Thomas Marshall Frames U S History

Reports from Washington state that Thomas Riley Marshall, former vice president, died of a heart attack at the Willard Hotel in Washington after recovering from exhaustion. Funeral plans include services in Indianapolis with burial at Crown Hill Cemetery. Indiana and national officials expressed sorrow.

Associated Press Washington Thomas Riley Marshall United States Woodrow Wilson Indiana Maang Pesth Willard Hotel Mdlanapoliz Thorarny Scottlut Fie Masoos Crown HI Seemajery Indianapolis Marshall Mra Mar’ Giaa Mra. Coolidge Mira Yeang Swanson Je “Inia Ham Wetton Reed Mireouc Marchi American Statesman

Weeks Improves After Operation At General Hospital

Reported by his physicians Weeks was described as substantially better after an operation at the general hospital. His pulse was normal and his condition was described as satisfactory. The update notes continued improvement through the afternoon and into the evening.

General Hospital

Heat Produces Another Juror in Shepherd Trial

In Chicago a sluggish Shepherd murder trial jury pool yielded one juror selected and ten veniremen passed for later examination. Prosecution aims to avoid reversible errors by excluding irrelevant testimony as William Darling Shepherd seeks conviction for poisoning his foster son William McClintock. Subpoenas issued for two witnesses and the search for missing witness Robert White shifts from New York and Philadelphia to Olivehurst.

Associated Press Chicago Orpid Wiliam Darling Shepherd Willan Nelson McClintock John Sharbure William P. Derrick Houston Tex Jerome Mutillo Indianapally Ind Robert White New York Philadelphia Shepherd

Baptist Ministers Denounce Fosdick Opposition

New York clergy, led by Rev Dr John Tench Straten of Calvary Baptist, pass a resolution asserting believer baptism is the sole recognized form in the Baptist denomination. The move seen as rebuke to the Park Avenue church led by newly elected pastor Harry Fosdick after his acceptance of the pulpit on condition of baptism by immersion.

New York Todaxy John Tench Straten Calvary Baptist Church of Pari Arenus Fockefeller Harry Fosdick Chirch Bagtiam

Death of War Time Vice President Marshall Sparks Capitol Mourning

Washington June 1 officials and citizens voiced sorrow at the death of Vice President Marshall. Kellogg paid tribute calling him of sterling ability and high character. President Govridge expressed deep sympathy and noted Marshall’s long public service and friendship across the nation. The note ends with Mrs Coulidmee Jolass expressing sorrow as the continued tribute appears.

Emdianapolis, Inc Indiana Tuomas Ro Marshall Bhontage Marshal Waenington St Marshall North Illinois Marshall Washington Marsalaerm Nisth Marishalls Ed Jackson Myre Murz Pelietaia The Commonwealth Seeverkry Kelloggs Senate My. Marahail Kellex Govridge Res. Marshall Aumoc Ile Coulidmee Jolas

Bridge Meeting Planned Today For Kanawha County Bridges

Citizens from Vat Hank and Cedar Grove will meet with the Kanewha rounds court to discuss Cabin Creek bridge plans tied to the July 7 bond election. Judge Wesley T. Utiell notes an open meeting with debates likely limited to Cabin Creek and local bridge sites. Proposals include joint ownership of a Kanawha City bridge and a Florida Street bridge, but no decisions will be announced today. The session also covers other bond locations and a separate Pittsburgh church assembly relocation.

Hank Cedar Grove Kanewha Cabin Creek Wesley T. Utieil Canin Creek District Hids Cabin Creek Junction Chetyan Kanawha City Bridge Florida Street South Chartenton Bridge

Engineers to Survey Marmet Road Today to Determine Difficulty

County and state engineers plan to survey the Marmet road section between Kanawha City and Marmet to decide on moving about 3000 feet of the Carterton interurban rail line. President Wesley H. O'Dell of Kanawha County Court said the change may fix delays. a full right of way could be provided if feasible, paving the way for rapid completion of the Logan road and boosting Charleston business.

Logan Kanawha City Marmet Carterton Wesley H. O'Dell Kanawhs Tion Hearis Del Investiea Warawhe Cley O'Dell Chewapeake and Ohio Railroad Charkeston Inter- Urban Charleston Muntington Prinyigie I

Tipple Blaze Likely Arson at Pomeroy Mine

Fire at the No 5 mine near Pomeroy destroyed tipple and outer workings in a Sunday morning blaze. Officials estimate 340,000 damage and say 100 employees may have been moved to another mine. Sheriff Rice expects arrests in vandalism cases tied to the No 1 mining settlement as detectives from the fire marshal’s office arrive to investigate.

Pomeroy Ming Lng Trecus Piated Onimlayen Harry Rice No. 1 Rice State Fire Marshal Tpple

Coal industry must economise in production and distribution

June 1 Ind Cortright president of the American Whalesels Coal Association spoke at the 6th annual convention in French Lick on the need to economize in distribution and production. He noted market shrinkage due to waterpower and local waste control, and said consolidations of lower producing units are being considered to cut operating expenses as plans for moving from the milla field take shape.

French Lick Ind Cortright American Whalesels Coal Association Cecal Cartright

Countess Held On Charge Of Murder

New York June 1 2 Xrs Anna Mayer once styled Marquine now a derelict woman faces murder charges for allegedly backing Groekhand to death with a bowie knife in a lodgings entrance. She produced newspaper clippings about a French noble Marquis De Clemant Perrault who gave a false name Wubert No man. Mayer claims the Marquis abandoned her after two months and later she married William Mayer in Hoboken. She says he stabbed Majelka after a confrontation with a revolver and a bowls knife. Governor Alfred E. Sn fell ill at the Biltmore hotel with sore throat after an address last night. his condition is not serious.

New York Anna Mayer Wubert Nomen France Emith Alfred E. Sn Biltmore

Pistol bill advances to third reading amid amendments

The measure granting authority to revoke licenses faced intense debate in the Senate as amendments were debated. Senator Clyde Johnson of Charleston died during proceedings. A veto or license revocation framework drew opposition and questions about court authority and advertising requirements. The bill proceeded toward third reading amidst protest and support debates. New York swelters under extreme heat with record temperatures, causing relief requests and reports of prostration as residents seek shelter from the season’s peak heat.

Clydr East Capitol House of Delegates E. Wf. Robinson Finanaa Kirk Senate Finance Committee Bil Wan Heensen Clyde TB Johnson Charleston Wright Hugus Ohin County Alderson Clay County JL Tm

Hughes Denies Aiding Mine Workers In WV Injunction Case

Former secretary of state Charles E Hughes returned from Bermuda denying reports he offered aid to the United Mine Workers in the West Virginia Pittsburgh injunction fight. Attorneys for the UMW denied any such statements by Hughes. Judge W E Baker heard arguments on the union’s bid to block the injunction and possible permanent restraints. contempt findings against coal company officials were announced.

Associated Press New York Horiso Hughes Bermuda United Mine Workers of America West Virginia Mra. Hughes Mika Elizabeth John J. Auser Gay Verdor Lady Asser Williamsburg Sir Jahn Ph Beta Kappa William and Mary Eatioga Wheeling H. W. War“uy T. C. Townsend United Mine Workers Charles E. Hughes West Virginia-Pittsburgh Coal Company Tminn Ryehes Townsend Warrum Fadéret W. BE. Baker West Virginia-Prestburgh Cra Unite Ming Workers of America T. C Townsend H. W. Warcum Gounsel John Howard Watt Hsien Howaml Wartumi Baker Cussomt

Amundsen Return Rumors Denied by Norwegian Union

Norwegain Aeronautic Association denied reports that Roald Amundsen returned to his Spitsbergen base. Dispatches from King’s Bay and Spitzbergen cited delays and supply issues as Amundsen’s team faced ice and weather. An LA observer, Haakon Hammer, doubted relief success and warned Amundsen’s party may be marooned.

Norway Aeronautics Association Box Hammer Norwegian Aeronautic Association Todmyt Rurmore Roal Amundsen Hierone Gazetta Spitzbergen Amundsen Theresby

Autopsy Fails to Prove Bullet Wound in Broker Parsons Death

Chicago June 1 The autopsy concluded wealthy broker Deo R Parsons died from burns and smoke rather than gunshot. Earlier reports of a bullet wound were ruled out. Patrolman James King tied to the case after aiding Parsons during a blaze and accompanying him home. Mrs Parsons disputed police accounts of the events leading to the fatal fire.

Associated Press Chicago Deo R. Parsons Plate Cnviridge Farsons James King Parsons King

Murder search narrows suspect in Brooklyn killing

Detectives questioned Walter Johnson, a black man, after a taxi driver reported a bleeding passenger near the Kane murder site. Two women attacked nearby corroborated a black assistant’s presence, with twelve witnesses summoned to verify the suspect’s movements. Another black man, Nemec, faced arrest links not fully explained.

New York Florence Kane Brooklyn West Side Miss Kane Walter Johnson Attorntay Todd Joneson Nemec

Supreme Court voids Oregon parochial school law

The Supreme Court unanimously rules Oregon's law forcing children ages seven to sixteen to attend a public school unconstitutional. The decision upholds parental and guardian rights to direct education, emphasizing liberty and the state's limited power to standardize child upbringing. Justice McReynolds writes the opinion, noting state inspection and certain required studies remain within legitimate control.

Supreme Court High Tribunal Oregon Associated Press Washington Nareate and Guardiana Atate Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary Hilt Nnlitary Academy

Sale man killed in theft attempt at coal office

Bluefield June 1 Lew Brown born 40 Staunton Va traveling salesman shot and killed in Mohegan McDow county in an alleged theft attempt at the Coat office. Carl Ledfo assistant postmaster and Will Wateon a Monarch company clerk fired on him as he fled. The post office is in the Monarch Coal building. Brown had a sister and two children in Staunton, Va, unverified today.

Bluefield Lew Brown Staunton Mohecan McDow County Brown Carl Ledfo Axsistant Will Wateon Monarch Company Monarch Coal Company Tedford Wateon Hexing Bro Nad Norfolk and Westers Attica. Co Pont Office Mohegan

Inquest Held Over Moore's Body After Sunday Night Wounding

A coroner to hold an inquest into the death of Moore, aged 65, linked to a Sunday night shooting near Boyd County. Details describe a car accident scene at Chadwick’s Creek and a jail cell confrontation. Investigators note witnesses, motives, and the alleged gunman’s ties to the incident.

Moore Boyd County M Chadwick South Little Kirk

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