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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1925

Page

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Peace Through Reason Urged By President At Naval Academy

President Coolidge urged peace through reason not force at the Naval Academy graduation in Annapolis. Four hundred thirty eight graduates received diplomas as officers while the president stressed defense, moral force, and citizen responsibility in maintaining security and steering world affairs.

Associated Prona Annapolis Coolidge Anit States Naval Academy Gorm Ena Read Adrairal Louis McNulton Academy Hington Everett Sanders Eretary Adolphus Andrews Defemac Presta

Legislature to Send Gross Sales Tax Measure to Conference

Lawmakers move to appoint joint conference committees to resolve differences between the house and senate on a gross sales tax bill aimed at raising about 1 million dollars annually. The senate and house pass different versions, and amendments to appropriations raise concerns about revenue adequacy before final action.

House Senate Solons Hoge Masoni County West Liberty Normal Glenville Normal School House of Delegates

Dancer Eva Fuller Dies After Apparent Fall From Hotel Window

Miss Eva Fuller a native Celtor ulan and New York cabaret dancer died in a mysterious fall from an eleventh story hotel window. Police investigate possible foul play or accidental cause while reporters file from the scene.

Eva Fuller New York

Carpenter Convicted in Mine Hoist Malicious Wounding Case

James Carpenter was found guilty by a jury in intermediate court of malicious wounding in the Rayford Cabin Creek district mine attack that killed William Fraker and wounded Henry Barker. He also faced murder charges, with the jury acquitting him previously on the Fraker murder. prosecutors said the evidence was similar in both trials. The verdict ends with a possible sentence of two to ten years, while related cases against Dave Conley and John McCormick may not proceed this term. The June term begins with grand jury meetings next Monday.

James Carpenter Henry Barker Rayford Cabin Creek Carpenter William Fraker Freaker D. E Salisonry Praker Baker Fpraker den Wardy Dave Conley Fraker Henry K. Biach Cate Conley Fred John McCormick Frank C. Iburdette D. le Satisbury Lon H. Kelly Harold W. Houston George P. Stewart M. F. Matheney

Maxwell Motors Stock Suspended

New York June 3 The governing committee of the New York Stock Exchange announced that trading in Maxwell Motors stock would be suspended due to the small amount of shares outstanding. Trading in Maxwell Motors A and B certificates remains unaffected as they represent shares under the recapitalization plan.

New York Stock Exchange New York

Intruders Slay Wealthy Woman in Oak Fork Home

Chicago June 3 coroner's jury finds Mrs Hetle Owen 65 wife of a wealthy Oak Fork realtor was killed by intruders. George F Owen testified he woke to a chair overturn and found his spouse struggling with two men. He claims the slayer shot her after a scuffle as they fled through a window. Police note fingerprints and a bitten suspect hint at leads.

Chicago Hetle Owen Oak Fork George F. Owen Owen

Lone Bandit Steals Jewelry in Downtown Pittsburgh

A lone bandit robbed a jewelry store in downtown Pittsburgh during a busy period, fleeing with diamond rings valued at $77,000. No customers were present at the time, and the store was crowded outside. Police investigation pending full details.

Pittsburgh Emanantho Bay

Blood Stained Gloves Spark Murder Clue

Blood stained gloves found near Miss Florence Kane's Brooklyn body are linked to the case. Dr Gettler reports the gloves bore blood, with suspect William Bressfeld identified by Miss Irene Coyne. Police pursuit continues as investigation unfolds in early June reporting.

Associated Press New York Workman Florence Kane Brooklyn Alexander Gettler William Bressfeld Brossfield Irene Coyne Miss Kane Halen Connors Misa Kane Indianapolis Thomas R. Marshall Tle Hoosier Washington Monay Union Station Itnday Ilinois Straat Weceivine Varil Ea Jackson Marshall Thomas F. Walsh

Marmet Road Question May Edge Toward Settlement Today

Kanawha county court and state road commission prepare for talks with interurban and railroad reps over a 30 to 40 foot roadway and 3000 feet of track shift to enable bridge construction data for July 7 vote while Marmet road work potentially moves forward. Earlier quake reports from Honolulu noted a 3810 mile distant disturbance.

Kanawhs City-Marmet Logan Road Kanawhe State Road Commission Charleston Interurban Railroad Ches-s Apeole and Ohio T Railroad Je Wes Althovgh Kanawha Ryar

Governor Declares Evolution Bosh in Dayton Trial

Governor Austin Peay denounces evolution as bosh in Clarksville remarks and predicts the Scopes case in Dayton Tennessee will be wrapped up quickly. He suggests the trial should return to the country rather than go to higher courts. Peay argues that continued evolution teachings corrupt Tennessee textbooks and must stop.

Clarksville Tern Austin Peay J. T. Scopes Dayton Tenn

Illinois Law Results in 11 Prospective Jury for Shepherd Funeral

Chicago June 3 efforts to obtain a jury in the Shepherd murder trial stalled as Judge Olson faced attack from Stewart chief of Rhepha’s counsel. Eleven jurors accompanied first juror A Ross Hoyt to the funeral, with questions paused and a warning session held. The Minnesota law requires after five jurors are called, no fewer than that number remain until trial.

Illinois Chicago Rial Harry Olson Ghleags Municipal Courte Shepherd Indiegment Celal Carl Bolland William Svote Stewart Rhephera Cottnael Olson Stewart Sata Judesphaias J. Lynch Judes Olsen Rmy Oscar Thera

Heat wave kills thirty nine nationwide

Eastern states suffer 39 deaths as a heat wave grips the country over three days. New York records its first heat fatality of the year. Chicago and Detroit endure extreme temperatures with multiple prostrations and storms spawning damage from Nebraska to Missouri.

Associated Press New York New York City Mauretania Haura

Tragic Chesapeake Canoe and City Crash Claim Lives

Mise Lucille Merrill a nurse at Annapolis naval hospital and a companion drowned when their canoe overturned in the Severn Tiger. Lieutenant Gerald Selby also perished. In Charleston Miss Kate Farley a 10 year old was killed crossing Virginia Street at Capitol Street by a Ford auto driven by H. K. Ford of Libow. Ford was jailed awaiting hearing. Casualty occurred during heavy traffic at a busy intersection. Police and witnesses indicate an avoidable accident. Farley, a longtime resident, had worked in local attorney offices and served Sheriff Welker’s administration. Funeral services will be announced.

Mise Lucille Merrill Naval Hospital Annapolis, Md Gerald Selby Misa Kate Farley Paat Lace Inter Capital H. K. Ford Libow Mise Fartey Ford Ford Wall Virginia Street Capitol Street Mina Farley Wee Capitol Virginia Handley John Britton Fatailty Britton Cherleston Wall Charleston Rian Ing Cherleston High School Abe Sivari Henry_C Welker L. C. Maaney Sacred Meurt Church Bara Cites

Airplane Smoke Screens Dirigible Demonstrated Over Washington

A Martin bomber of the Marine Corps demonstrated smoke screening while the Los Angeles airship flew over Washington toward Anacostia. The dirigible Leon Angeles later returned to Lakehurst for Naval Academy exercises, with a new mooring hook reducing setup time.

Los Angeles Washington Martin Marine Corps Lakenuret N. J Gratt Annanoclis Anacostia Naval Aviation, Field Fir On & Courma Annacoslla Henger Lakehuest Leon Angeles Itn B. Rosenthal Naval Air Scntios Ban Angeles Minuuapella

Chinese Strike Worries U S Leaders In Shanghai

A June cable from Consul General Cunningham reported Shanghai conditions as extremely serious with the strike involving about 69,000 workers plus mill labor. International Settlement shops were closed as American and Italian bluejackets guarded power and gas supplies, with British cruisers arriving amid student violence. Officials indicated reliance on Rear Admiral Washington and naval judgment for further actions.

Washington Shanghai State Department Cunningham Shanghai Cotton Mille International Settlement Shanglai Wilbur Kellogg Wilbue Gensral Nolloy

Ellsworth Dies in Florence Villa After Chicago Years

James W. Ellsworth, longtime Chicago civic leader and later New York resident, died today at his villa in Florence Italy. He once chaired the board of South Park Commission, helped found the Chicago Art Institute, and served as a director of the Chicago World's Fair. He led the James W Ellsworth Company of Cleveland and held homes in New York Hudson Ohio and a Swiss chateau.

Chicago James W. Ellsworth New York Florence Italy Ellsworth South Park Comminstofhers Chicago Art Institute At. Ellsworth Lincoln Elworth Amundsean Aileworth Cleveland Onio Hig Homes Mr. Ellsworth Hudson Ohio Switzerland

C. and C. Revenues Show Increase in May

New York June 3—The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad gross revenue for May is about $9.0 million, an increase of roughly $832,000 from May last year, announced today by President Harahan.

New York Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Harahan

Secretary Weeks Maintains Satisfactory Day After Operation

Boston June 3 The Secretary of War John W Weeks recovered a satisfactory day after gallstone operation. Doctors Fluke Jones and Brigham reported a slight improvement but he remains in critical condition with normal temperature and pulse around 88.

Boston John W. Weeks Daniel Fluke Jones EF. Gorham Brigham Weeke Yaa

Dalton Coal Case Jury Deadlocked in Circuit Court

In Huntington a jury deadlocked at the circuit court trial of Dalton v. Kelly and related actions. Judge overruled a motion to set verdict in the Crane estate suit seeking about 275,000 from Main Island Creek Coal Co. Trustees claim alleged abuse of property lease in West Virginia. The outcome followed a later figure around 50,000 acres and a possible one million dollar option payment related to Wyoming County holdings.

Huntington Thoman R Shepherd Pee Dury Hopelewaty Charles W. RB. Crané Cinennati A. J. Dalton J. Kelly Main Island Creek Coal Company Maral Weetherd Claintttme Colewell Crane Island Creek Con Omar G's Crane Dalton End Kelly Wyoming County Miller Ritter Lumber Companys

Governor Smith Cancels Meetings After Illness

New York report states Governor Alfred E. Smith returned to Albany to recuperate from a throat ailment. All conferences for the coming week were called off as he rests in his hotel room during the illness.

New York Alfred E. Smith Albany Pon

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