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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1925
Page
3
Witnesses in intermediate court testified Boone Rowley was intoxicated when Mrs Bexsie Huffman fell from a car on Sissonsville road last October 24. Defense contends Rowley was sober and not involved, while officers described him and another man as drunk after arrest.
Ants describe testimony about Mrs Huffman and her husband seated at rear of a vehicle. Evidence introduction finished yesterday afternoon. One argument will be presented tomorrow morning before noon. Robertson defends Rowles and F M Stanislaus with scalls attorney Dr J Salisbury assisting prosecution.
Annapolis midshipmen on their annual practice cruise will visit the Pacific coast this summer arriving in Los Angeles June 36 visiting San Francisco July 10 Seattle July 22 and San Diego August. They depart San Diego for Panama arriving there August 20 during a ninety one day cruise covering roughly 12050 miles with fifty two days at sea. GHOLND PURCHASED NEW YORK. March 17 Houston Oil Company is reported to have bought 1 000 000 acres in Jackson County Texas for expansion in gas development the tract about 10 miles southwest of Houston.
Edith Braun surveys New York high society through opera culture and the Golden Horseshoe boxes. Wealth, lineage, private service, and exclusive seating define the scene, where ownership of boxes and display of gowns and jewels mark social power and access.
A fragmented report describes discreet opera house practices with numbered arrivals and private gifts. It notes owners sometimes send boxes to absent guests, rents for friends, and weekend stays for performers tied to the Metropolitan Opera and Golden Florist property, with lavish social circles and patronage hints.
A dense, cross‑city radio program summary lists numerous stations and time slots for concerts, lectures, and musical features. It catalogs performers, orchestras, and venues from Chicago to San Francisco, detailing broadcasts on WMAQ WLS WJ? and many others with varied genres and programs.
West Side Church School reports 956 attendees last Sunday as revival efforts boost total weekly turnout. Young people department hit 193 members, the highest in its history, with 25 new members enrolling and 10 joining regular men’s division as the group works toward 200 adherents.
Police chief Daved Pysen says two deaths in under four hours were whiskey related. Ronan Tier, a Mexican laborer, died after drinking. The other victim died at his tenement, with hospital aid unsuccessful. Investigation aims to identify toxin sources in whiskey supply.
Members of the Boyd Memorial training class will meet at 7 p m Wednesday evening in the church annex. A prayer service will follow. Charles ton area residents attend a memorial event at Mrs. O. I. Lawrence’s home. A series of prayer meetings in preparation for services will be held Thursday evening in the church annex. Mrs 601 Bliven and Mr. M A Smith join leader Vinyl Memorial junior choir to rehearse Thursday afternoon in the church annex.
The county clerk’s office lists marriages of John Buckley aged 23 of Kanawha County and Miayuahunteh aged 28 of Kanawha County in a report of licenses issued yesterday. Other names include Haro Gehe St of Michigan and Neiele Ifunt TS of Kanawha, with notes on regional conditions and a cold week near Nelms Bay.
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