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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1925

Page

2

Gamblers Fined In Police Court In Triangle District

Fifteen gamblers paid $5 fines after failing to appear before Judge F R Bobbitt in municipal court. Police raided a Triangle district house Saturday night, seizing lively activity as officers intervened. Names included John Chole Ix Rogers Sam Baker Fred Lewis Bem Harris William Stricklin AL B Jones J Hamrick Minnis Stewart Wallace Stewart Emmett James Eugene Kelly Sonn Thomas Ea Young and Anderson. Evans and Harden clashed at Victory Fool room. Evans jailed under $1,000 bail to answer June 15 on related charges. Judge Bobbitt also found moonshine in Will Saunders possession and fined $100 with 30 days’ bail.

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Dirigible Sent Fate One Leaders Warn of Threats to Liberty

The secretary of state warned neighbors that constitutional principles are under assault from propagandists seeking government overthrow and from citizens who, in the name of liberty, press for reforms or abandon constitutional limits. President Coolidge was greeted by Governor Christianaan and Minister Bryn of Norway, with greetings from the Norwegian king and Canada via Thomas H. Johnsen. Speeches followed from Senator Norbeck and former Governor Preus.

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Disappearance of Leo Marx Prompts Police Search

Pittsburg June 8 police hunt for Newark actor Leo Marx who vanished after leaving a theater Saturday night amid heat distress. He reportedly bought a handbag with his wife traveling in a hotel car. wife offers no explanation for the disappearance as authorities investigate possible self harm.

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Polar flight plan spurs renewed Amundsen search

Washington reports discuss potential Los Angeles expedition to find Roald Amundsen and Ellsworth. Officials cite past polar flight tests and Navy assurances, while scientists in Spitzbergen doubt wreck claims and await details on the missing expedition. Paris also plans a July search for the Amundsen Millworth party as winter nears.

Paris Jean Charest

Child Drowned While Wading in River near Huntington

A six year old, Billy Mays, son of Ira and Henry Mays of Cerrado near Huntington, drowned in the Ohio River while wading with two sisters. The body was recovered minutes later by riverbank bystanders. Fire department aid arrived. doctors worked over an hour but could not save him.

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Painter Stephenson Debuts First Exhibition at Eighty

Russell Stephanean presents first showing of his paintings at age eighty after more than sixty years of work. The veteran artist has long painted but only now reaches the stage to display his work publicly.

Jmndon Neslehty-Ons Russell Stephanean Stephenson

Theaters Friendly Enemies Opens at Capitol

A long review of two dramatic works shows Captiol Theatre presenting a realist film and stage piece featuring Weber and Flelda. The first is a German wartime drama with a star-studded cast including Virginia, Nagel, and Duval, showcasing strong performances and emotional tension. The second, a modern mock romance from Samuel Shipt, pivots on love amid stock market satire and social critique, with Nagel and Conrad Nagel among the cast and a lavish production design noted.

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New York Protest Notes on Parades and Safety

A reader condemns city parades such as the Boy Scouts and Safety Parade for diverting attention from real safety needs. He argues playgrounds and trained staff better serve children, criticizing police parade duties as unsafe and costly, urging practical measures over pageantry. He cites traffic chaos and added expenses, urging focus on public playgrounds and safer urban spaces.

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Little French Girls Charming Film With Mary Brian

A 1932 style review extols Little French Girls noting Mary Brian and Mina Brian in key roles. It describes Alix the French child guest of Captain Owen Gradie’s family and a romantic setup with Glen Bradley and Toppie Westmarvit. The piece praises performances and humor amid war era backdrop.

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Beckley News Briefs From June Notes and Local Visits

Local page reports scattered social and community events across Beckley and surrounding areas. Mentions Sunday visits by Mrs. 8 Te Chiften, attendees at Chanertoy and Tow, and multiple church and college events.

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Local Club Banquet Plans Formally Organized Thursday

Charleston Chapter of the Ansert Business club will formally organize at a hotel Thursday. A luncheon yesterday outlined plans for the afternoon event held by Henshaw. Four members attended the Monday meeting with several national officers expected, including Bure G. Tanvela and Jobo Breston. The national organization claims to have enrolled twelve thousand four hundred members in the United States.

Tly Charleston Ansert Ty Det Henshaw Mr. Henshaw Bure G. Tanvela Mitten Wees Retary Jobo Breston Avillat Lew Wheeler

Boycott on Bank Notes Reported by Local Groups

A confusion over a planned boycott of British and Japanese bank notes surfaces in June. Notices circulated claiming backing from the Ciineda Henkers and supporters, but local banks and exchange offices report no such action or endorsement.

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Real estate transfers listed with varied parcels and buyers

The notice details numerous land transfers across districts including Kevney, Cabin Creek, Vandalia, West Charleston, and Riley City. Transactions involve buyers such as Sharer Chaviogen, C. Bowers, Mary Cavender, and Mary Lind, with prices ranging from 1,000 to 6,500 dollars.

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Van and Schenck greet crowds at Kearse in Charleston

Gus Van and Jon Schenck drew capacity audiences for three vaudeville shows at the Kearse in Charleston yesterday. The stars delivered new songs and stronger performances than prior appearances, with encores demanded after the finale. Thursday will bring a renewed program with changes.

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Unpopular Gasoline Tax Sparks State Debate

The Wheeling intelligencer laments the three and one half cent gasoline tax as the legislature’s most unpopular act, arguing it burdens common citizens while some interests prosper. The piece warns of higher auto taxes, border-state shifts, and calls for reduced taxation and better road funding. The Wheeling Register supports ending unpaid special road officers, easing motorist burdens.

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