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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1925

Page

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Jealousy Blamed For Woman's Murder In Orgas Camp

A Boone county posse joins authorities in a search through surrounding mountains for Lawrence Woods, husband of Adi Woods, accused of killing her with an axe during sleep in Orgaz. The case follows an inquest verdict blaming jealousy after Mrs. Woods died eight days later in a hospital. Authorities say they knew nothing of the crime until alerted by The Gazette.

Orgas Boone County Lawrence Woods Adi Woods Joral Orgae Loris Woods M. B. Good Birs John Ramos the Gazette Reines Washington Hotel Wands Raines Bay Oakland Lumber Company Orgaz Cabin Creek Montgomery Catlettsbore Orcas Blahome Jarre

Solons Debate Accepting Salary Increase

Washington March 22 Congress faces pay raise choice. General McCarl rules members must accept the new salary, while the comptroller says only one check per pay day may be issued to prevent claims if a member declines part of the raise. Rodgers reports some members prefer the former $7,500 salary and seek checks at that rate.

Washington Mar McCar Congress McCarl Redeers Ula Rodgers Ate

Four Killed In Crossing Crash At Fremont Ohio

Four persons died when a touring car was struck by a Lake Shore Electric streetcar near Fremont Ohio. The victims were Mr and Mrs Laurence Michaels and their daughter Marvell, aged three, from Sandusky township, and Burle Tuckerman, 21, the Michaels family hired hand. The car was entering a private driveway when hit and pushed along the track for about nine feet before the car was demolished.

Toledo Fremont Lake Shore Larence Micharls Sandusky Township Marvell Burle Tuckerman Michanie Michaels Fred Miller

Two Arrested in Philly Hold Up

Philadelphia, March 22. Two men were arrested tonight on suspicion of holding up Mrs Margaret Becker as she alighted from a taxicab in front of her home early today. Police report she lost several diamond rings valued at 14000 and a coach from her car. The prisoners gave names William Finjey and Edward I'helps. Mrs. Becker owns a restaurant in West Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Margaret Becker Early Poday Coah Mra. Becker William Finjey Edward I’helps Myre. Becker Fatamont Charle Grroves Norton West Virsisia Automatio Mucian County Hal Connor Groves Bethlehem Sailhare Clarence Watsell Edmunds Friends of

Ohio County Jail Population Reaches New Peak

Mare Wheeding reports a record jail population after a raid in Wheeling resulted in a large number of arrests. The多l region notes the total inmates now at a nine-story limit, with max capacity reached during the raid that yielded many arrests of Black men and women in one home. Authorities from city, county, state and federal levels participated.

Ohio County Wheeling Tory Keerity Campbell Amcor

Final Act Near For Dome Trial In Teapot Dome Drama

Final arguments loom in the Teapot Dome case as government leaders and the May oil companies prepare. Attorneys on both sides, including Mr. Pomerence and J W Lacey, set to address the court with notes and deliberation.

Mammoth Oil Company L. S Che Marsh Attemprs Mane Gil Company Toy Te Blake Kennedy Desiining Tornjertow Agen Tumerene Government Cimnnel Pomerence Weitien Corin Navy J. W. Lacey Basence Juwrer Tareey Maymmamnoth Obl Aid EH. Chandler Eye Sitar Crude City Sigelair Pe Lines Martin W. Littleton Aemgel Gwen Wl “Roberts Allernays Harry F. Sinclair Mameth, Gil Company Fort Collins Colo My. Roberts Mr. Pomrrene

Rum Battle Gives Boulevard Life

Baltimore police and federal agents clashed on Washington Boulevard as runners tried to flee in a car. Agents shattered bottles containing gasoline and punctured the vehicle, prompting six arrests and seizure of automobiles. The crackdown aims to curb bootlegging as machines speed along the Washington Baltimore route.

Baltimore Church 22 Netone Asents Waalington Boulevard Washington

Mayor Denounces Inaccurate Washington Statement on City Expenditures

Mayor Wastes Kw asserts a Washington claim is grossly inaccurate regarding West Side Club funding and city expenses. He cites a 1420 budget bulletin showing total general funds and interest payments, and notes a paused resolution awaiting realtor Samuel Mayen’s presence at the West Side Business Men's Association meeting.

West Side Business Men’s_ Association Washington West Side Club Janet Maya W. W. Werte Abe Cagette West Site Business Men's Assovisttat Askodiaton Samuel T. Mayen West Side Hssotertion Wastes SL Ie West Side Hasness Revilem Barat G Bowerstutter Bulletin 4A Isea Soliettan Ser UC Hig Washipetaa

Suspects Held in Robbery Shooting

Suspects Jung Uanerts Jacet Shook and Dowie Karec have been arrested in connection with a robbery shooting. Clarence Willi M4, trainmanager of a cammu station, was critically wounded. Wilkins, an eyewitness, was shot during the investigation near a railroad tank in a hollow by the cagoline station.

Jung Uanerts Jacet Shook Dowie Karec Potter Fn Clarence Willi A. Camu Wilkins Acinrdius Wodes Cagoline

Preacher Blames Charleston Sabbath Nonattendance

A Charleston church sermon denounces parishioners for missing services citing low Sunday attendance. Rev Brame of Emmanuel Temple laments 71 percent turnout and calls for reverent observance, contrasting city churchgoers with newer youth-driven congregations.

Tames F Brame Emmanuel Lapitet Florida Street Charleston Prague Ieee Giaregard Cod Myer Ehurch Piana

Five Die In Gotham Blaze Night Fire Kills Five

A major blaze in Gotham city city blocks killed five people including Mrs. Katherine Walsh and her 17 month old son Joseph. Also perished were Mrs. Margaret Otto and her infant daughter and Thomas Carey. Firefighters and police battled the flames as victims were found on the fourth floor and a baby carriage was set alight near a ground floor doorway. Authorities probe cause while guarding the area and tending to the numerous other fires in the same neighborhood.

Qlacc Invladin Eholiteen Law Drittire Beret Pie Department Inn Katherine Walsh Joseph Margaret Otto Clanene Thomas Carey

Earnings must be held says Scott C O merger debate

New York March 2 The present route patnites of the Chesapeake and Ohio and folding Valves traffic will be caused by those of Western roads if the Van Sweringen proposed lease merger is offered. The protective committee led by O Sante of Hiedmomd Wie opposes the lease of land to the new system arguing against favored terms and alleging the action would harm the four constituent roads and their traffic earnings.

New York Bad Ohlo Flaekting Valbesy van Sweringens Olle Aldo Hey

Floods Block Relief Efforts Halted at Griffin

In Griffin Indiana on March 22 floodwaters hinder relief work as residents report damaged roads and overwhelmed storage, with local teams racing to deliver aid. Authorities say recovery efforts face continued heavy rainfall and rising rivers complicating access to affected areas and public safety operations.

Equal Business Chance Urged by New Secretary

American farmer advocates for fair competition and cooperative marketing in a public address. The speaker argues for inclusive access to markets, stressing national cooperatives, improved marketing methods, and avoidance of restrictive laws that hinder producer groups. The call emphasizes unity among farmers to prevent infighting and promote profitable, sustainable enterprise.

Leni Basitieia Tyre United States Dallas Ginyi Co-Operative Lette

Memorial services held for tornado victims across stricken area

Survivors in Illinois Indiana and nearby states gathered for memorial services as rescue teams pressed into the devastated regions. Officials reported 26 bodies recovered at Philippi Mine and continued efforts to locate missing workers while authorities seek to determine the cause of the Bethlehem Mine blast.

Fairmont Mine Chicago Mar Finois Indiana

Storm toll and relief efforts in Murphysboro memorial service

Ministers and church members gathered in Murphysboro public square for a memorial amid the tornado devastation. Red Cross disaster relief led by Danny M. Baker outlined permanent rehabilitation plans while legal actions continued for William D. Shepherd in a separate court proceeding.

Mid West Murphysboro Murphys 'Ds Muiton Drovidente Red Crowe Dawastad Danny M. Baker Red Crone Red Cronx Wrellee Tendondan

New York Officials Inspect Tour in Charleston

New York Central officials on an inspection tour were seen en route to Charleston late today. The trip aims to review plans for plant expansion and a possible shift of the union switching yard to Nitro, with a special car accompanying the party. Details on participants and exact purpose remain unclear.

Prolile Charleston Taleda Nitro Nitto

Youth charged with double murder at Cairo home

John Haines, 14, is held for the murder of Mrs. Ben Summers, 40, near Cairo in Racobie county Virginia. He allegedly shot Summers through an open window after asking for money for a picture show. A companion, Toss Lergen, 14, was killed in the ambush as the two youths were later seen near the Lemon family home.

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