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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1925
Page
1
Still 32 men are unaccounted for after a mine explosion at Fairmont shaft. Hope rests on recovery efforts as workers remain in a lateral branch off the main heading."}
At Bar Jackville in the Bethlehem mines, only two bodies were recovered by nine o'clock with 32 men still unaccounted for. The fire was extinguished and survivors could be miles away in laterals as rescue teams press the search. Governor left the scene after bodies began moving to Fairmont mortuary.
George L. Tex Rickard and four co defendants were found guilty in federal court of conspiracy to violate the law to transport prize fight film. A sixth defendant James Dougherty of Philadelphia was acquitted. Convicted others include Fred Quimby Teddy Hayter Lou Angeles Jack Dempsey Jasper C Muma and Frank B Wourney. All remain free awaiting sentence.
A fountain will be erected in New York on March 10 to honor James Lane Allen. The memorial will be placed in Bexington Kentucky, near his former home, covering copyrights and royalties from his books as part of the city’s scheme for a children’s fountain.
Puffer, chamber of commerce managing director, announces Libby Owens Sheet Glass company acquisition of the Dunkirk factory in Charleston. Dunkirk plant, idle since shutdown, will resume as Libby Owens operations with 60 to 80 workers in glass making.
Washington March 29 a reshuffle moves the patent office from the interior department to the commerce department under Secretary Hoover by executive order of President Coolidge. The change aims to address discrimination in patent administration abroad and may lead to a new patent code drafted with potential congressional support. The patent office, dating to 1790, has issued over 55 000 patents and trademarks annually.
Marquais Henry Curzon of Kedleston died in London after a long illness and a recent operation. Doctors reported complications including lung congestion led to his death early this morning. He rose through public service, narrowly missing the prime ministership, and served as lord president of the council.
Final details of the Pere Marquette railway lease to the Nickel Plate system were discussed as Van Sweringen plans merge. Detroit stockholders meet March 24 to ratify the base and merger while Chesapeake and Ohio and other lines prepare votes. A minority group from Chesapeake and Ohio sought a court order to block the meeting, arguing the merger lacks lawful authority.
Will Irwin surveys naval debates on battleships versus submarines amid World War I lessons. He cites General Board, Rear Admiral Sima, and General Mitchel arguing battleships’ primacy or decline, noting submarines’ commerce-destroying role and German wartime lessons for future warfare.
A major program by the American College of Surgeons unfolds in Charmaton with health lectures and a motion picture on body life. Notable visitors from Virginia Maryland and the District join local doctors for demonstrations on heart blood digestion and nutrition.
A wave of gasoline price reductions hits the east and south led by Standard Oil of New Jersey. A one cent per gallon cut in New Jersey brings tank wagon price to 18 cents in some areas with similar drops in New York New England Louisiana Texas and Tennessee. Several companies pledge further reductions following the announcement.
Bain testified Sinclair and Martinieth Oil offered the best terms for the Teapot Dome oil lease. He recounted a conference with Interior officials including Fall and other bureau leaders to protect the Navy’s interests and drainage plans at Salt Creek.
Police say a hotel fire at Breakers and a nearby Palm Beach resort caused extensive damage. Investigators note faulty wiring as the origin while authorities probe looting rumors and potential insured loss figures near seven thousand dollars.
In a puzzling case a bank official vanished and was later located in an unusual setting. Police traced the individual to a residence linked to family ties, and investigators noted the event stirred public speculation about an accidental or intentional disappearance.
In Miami Fin Moteh M-tar Word at Delroll led a field as Gar Wood won three heats to take the feature event on opening day of the Allison Gold Speed Heat Trophy meet. Rained conditions did not stop the favored driver from posting strong times.
West Frankfort area tornadic disaster leaves 848 dead and 2,908 injured with hundreds still unidentified. Debris blocks streets as rescue teams, Guardsmen, and doctors work amid fires and water shortages. Casualty tallies extend across Missouri Illinois Indiana Kentucky and Tennessee with Murphyboro Pratt Desoto and nearby towns hardest hit. Relief agencies mobilize as homes and schools collapse and utilities fail.
Fragmentary notice lists casualties from a storm area. Readable lines point to identification efforts and ongoing recovery work. No clear names or locations fully visible in the OCR.
Relief operations by the Red Cross begin for storm ravaged regions. Disaster relief workers depart to Princeton Indiana and southern Illinois as leaders coordinate with Fort Harrison officials to deliver medical serum and supplies. Damages include vast property losses across the Ohio Valley with calls for urgent aid and logistics.
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