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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1925

Page

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Polar Heroism Chapter After Amundsen Rescue

James B. Wharton reports from Kings Bay Spitzbergen on June 19 that the Amundsen Ellsworth North Pole expedition, though failing to reach the Pole, staged a heroic 25 day survival and rescue effort. The crew, led by Amundsen, endured starvation, ice cutting tasks, and near constant danger, with Lincoln Evisworth dying of snow blindness and Dietrienson crippling from the same ailment as they finally returned aboard the Bjoel IV.

James B. Wharton Kings Bay Spitzbergen Heimdal Amundsen-Ellsworth North Pole North Pole Lincoln Evisworth Tha Mtragcle Inter Dietrienson Spitsbergen Amundsen Madere Hobby

Robert La Follette Goes Home for Final Rites

Madison mourns as Senator Robert M La Follette’s funeral train travels from Washington to Wisconsin. Crowds along the route honor the longtime progressive leader whose remains will lie in state at the Wisconsin State Capitol before interment at Forest Hill cemetery. Notable attendees include Senators Irvin Lanroot Burtin Wheeler and Representative LaPollette.

Cumbergant Robert M. Lavoilette Washington Marison Jong Hid Bob J. Burnley Aaltimore Fund Capitol Limited Cumberland Chicago Wisconsin Eauilly Desta Goon Madison Hut State House la Follette Burtin K. Wheeler Montana Andrews Jones New Mexico Representative Lapert Madison

King Haakon Praises Polar Party Attempt

Oslo report says King Haakon, at a cabinet meeting, thanked Norwegians for the safe return of Roald Amundsen and his companions from a north polar expedition. Messages hailed the explorers. Amundsen reported surveying 160000 square kilometers with no land in the Norwegian polar basin.

King Haakon Polar Party Amundsen Associated Press Oslo Norway Haakon Roald Amundsen North Pole Messavion Lykke Halled Mowinexel Polar Argundsen M. Calwagen Nuaworth

Chinese Shipping Strike Spreads Across China and Hong Kong

A coastal and river ship strike spreads from Canton to Hong Kong and Shanghai, with students and workers promoting a broad boycott. Ports like Chungking report out of control, foreigners seek refuge on ships, and foreign defense units plan limited mobilization while essential services remain guarded.

San Francisco Tne Eed Heland Newey Hong Kong Canton Yangate Chungking Szechwan Dpoliab Britten Nationale Hanken Pexing Haa Shanghai

Corrrespondent on stand confesses to affair with Mrs Symington

Talbot W. Chambers, named in the divorce case of Thomas H. Symington, admitted on the stand in New York that he had been intimate with Mrs. Symington. He testified about a visit to her New York apartment last March and an evening spent at her home. A Palm Beach letter from Mrs. Symington indicated she would have accepted a party invitation and hinted at a possible Palm Beach visit.

New York Talbot Ww Chambers Thomas H. Symington Baltmore Ida May Symington State Supreme Centre Symington Oll Bymington Palm Beach Nassau Chimbera Justice Ford Maurice Fritol

House of Ford to sail on high seas

New York June 19 steamship Oneida of the Word Motor company will begin trans Atlantic service. The vessel will soon sail before noon on its initial voyage to European waters carrying cargo for Bordeaux Copenhagen and Antwerp destined for European plants.

New York

Maine backs party for land discovery on polar voyage

Governor Ralph O. Brewster authorized Donald MacMillan to claim any land found by the Arctic expedition for Maine. In a dinner arranged amid discussions of Canadian claims, Brewster cited international law that discovery grants rights, while noting federal decision rights remain to recognize and protect Maine’s interests.

Spltzbergen Ellsworth Maine Ralph O. Brewster Donald Mag- Milan H Brewaster Canada Brewster Mina Thia

Grain Marketing firm faces 4 million obligation by July

Directors of Grain Marketing said they expect to meet a 4,000,000 obligation to five vendor grain companies by July 23 to keep the company operating. Gray Silver, president, dismissed merger-dissolution rumors as premature. The board would not disclose which loans, if any, would be accepted before July 22.

Omicagq Wee wWaya Raporta Inesara Prodicer Gray Sliver Oimorre Gireadora Ney

French Plan for Rif Offensive Proclaimed by Parliament

Paris report shows Premier Painlevé winning strong parliamentary support on Moroccan war policy. The chamber approved the government plan by 88 to 32, signaling a shift from defense to intensified action against Abu el Krim and the Riff rebels to restore French prestige.

Paris Peamier Painlave Chamber of M. Doriot Abu-El-Krim Bouin Jubt Arction Tm Triveamen

Mine Blast Probe To Resume At Mine 41 Barrack villa

The inquest into the fatal explosion at Mine 41 of the Tethlohigm Mines Corp in Barrackvilla, which killed 33 workers, will be resumed after a halt on March 28 due to lack of final evidence. An unknown man’s body has been found in the mine, and officials still seek his identity and role.

Patrmont Tethlohigm Mines Corporation Barrackvilla Thay

Yale Triumphs In Fifth Straight Harvard Crew Victory

Yale’s varsity crew defeated Harvard on the Thames at New London by a boat length and a half. The blues swept the day, winning the freshman and junior races as well, giving Yale a clean sweep of the regatta. Harvard, stroked by Winthrop of Boston, fought hard but Yale pulled ahead by the fifth half mile and finished ahead.

New London Yale Harvard Fanmes Blus Cambridge Pha Tily Yale Si Morvard Winthrop Boston Faneht Thames Phovent Harvard Clibta Thuir bin Mervard Shell T. S. Laughlin Providenca I. 1 Olympia A. M. Wilson Minneenotia Vaterans Wern M. Spock New Haven H. T. Bsinge Bury Port Washington Tangeryland L. R. Stnddara New Rochelle N.Y

Parisian Girl Mercy Killer Found Guilty Tonight

Anna Lovasuer, a dreammaker, was found guilty of murdering her sister Anais after testifying she shot to end her suffering from an incurable disease. The judge noted her devotion and said she cared for her sister despite hardships. The article hints at continued coverage on page two.

Paris Anna Lovasuer Elates Anais Ant Ane Fred Atate Ad - Anna Anna Wote Reyuiyar

U S Plans to Appeal From Dome Verdict

The June 11 ruling by Judge Kennedy found no fraud in the 1921 transfer of naval oil reserves to the Interior Department. The government said it would appeal. The decision notes a few suspicious circumstances but cites lack of evidence of secrecy or fraud. It mentions connections among Sinclair, Continental Trading, and various oil firms and notes limits on congressional power.

Associated Prean Cheyenne Wyo Tenfot Doma Henry F. Staclair Mammoth Oil Company T- Blake Kennedy United States Dime Triat Doma Albert EB. Fall Mammoth Company Kennedy Dig Wyoming St Clair Albert 2D. Walton Jumes Kennedy Harding Navy Interior Department Congress Tuna Secretary of the Navy Sinclair J. W. Sevolo Edwin Danby Sinclar

Marines Join Coolidge Summer Guard at Swampscott

Forty two Marines from the navy yard head to Swampscott to become part of President Coolidge's summer White House guard. At Crystal Lake, Miss Lena Garcelon and cousin Leonard Harman were in a coaster accident with injuries and a fatality. Garcelon, 18, of Charleston Va, and Harman, 18, of Gatien Ga, were among a group at a park attraction.

Philadelphia Navy Yard Swampecott, Maas Marine Detachment Crystal Lake Presidents Mayflower Park Leonard Harman Gatien Giarcelon Mise Garcel Jon Mias Garcelon

Two Injured In Train Wreck Near Altoona

Two men were injured when Pennsylvania Train No. 48 derailed near Kittanning Point, Altoona. Fireman Charles A. Kinch suffered severe burns to lungs and hand with head lacerations, Engineer Ignatus M. Reknerad burned on lips arms and face. Cause of the wreck was not determined. Track blocked. several trains held.

Altoona Pornnsylvania Kittanning Poine Big City Charles A. Kinbh Altoorr Ignatus M. Rekenrad Re Ley Burnd Pbaut Loga Littia

Shepherd Defense Seeks to Impeach Farman Testimony

C de Kange, who resigned as Hungarian foreign minister after his government failed to ratify the Russian Hungarian treaty he negotiated, had accepted the post of ambassador to Berlin. State rests case seeking to hang guardian of millionaire orphan as cross examination of German doctor’s testimony continues and defense attorneys seek to break up damaging remarks. Farman admits being mixed up but sticks to all allegations against prisoner.

C. de Kange Berlin Farman War Falnas Shephard National University Burners Shepherd Arthur T. Conway Leavenworth, Wal Fatman

Hanging Marks Drive on Crime in Chicago

June 13 reports a hanging of Willie Sams for the murder of Patrolman Cornelius Broderick, the first witness in the chamber disguise. trial dates set for John Scalice and Arthur Ansbeline for a two-paths murder in a gangster gunfight. Police chief Collings signals a crackdown as a manhunt spurs patrols and underground searches.

Chicago Willie Sams Cornelius Broderick Sams Cook County Misa Katherine de Naculey John Scalice Arthur Ansbeline Gengsters Sergant Elbridge Curran Ofc EB. M Collins Curran Catlins

Trade Board Plans Face Jurisdiction Clash

Washington dispatch reports the Federal Trade Commission facing criticism after an address by Commissioner Humphrey on congressional jurisdiction over investigations beyond anti trust. The commission plans to limit investigations to funded work, while Thompson and Nugent may voice dissent. The issue, raised at the U S Chamber of Commerce convention, seeks opinion from the attorney general but none has been issued.

Pha Associated Prack Washington Federal Trade Commission Thompson Nugent Alshough Humphrey UnitedStates Commoerce Kald Congress Department of Justice

Senator Ladd Ill in Baltimore

Baltimore June 13 United States Senator Edwhs Fremont Ladd of North Dakota was a patient at the Baltimore church home and infirmary for more than a week. He is undergoing treatment for throat trouble and his condition was not indicated as serious at the home.

Baltimore United Fremont Ladd North Dakota Bal-tmore Church Waa Aly, Ladd

Defenses Begin as Shepherd Case Moves Toward Close

Chicago June 15 The defenses of William Darling Shepherd begin today with the plan to close the case Monday afternoon. Four defense witnesses were called as court adjourned early. The state rested after cross examining Fatman and Marchand, who denied key claims. The defense sought to show coercion of Fatman and indicated closing arguments would follow.

Chicago Wiliam Darling Shepherd Dewendant Dcas Charlee C. Falemen Pope Mian Tanbelle Pope Bitty McClinnck Hineas Shepherd W. J.bhitchell Stuart Stewart Farman Fief Shepherd Marchand Robert EB. Crows

Belgian 1s Winner of Bennett Trophy

June 19 Brussels Veanstra the Belgian flagman claims victory in the first Gordon Bennett cup race for balloons from Brogress June 7. The Prince Leopold landed near Corunna Spain after a long flight. Veenstra and Quersin report about 635 miles, nearly double De Muyter’s distance. American pilot Wade Van Orman on Goodyear II was disqualified due to rules.

Brussels Vaterland Dshant iWicht Vyeenstra

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