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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1925

Page

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West Side Men Seek Probe for City Expenses

West Side Business Men's association urged State Tax Commissioner Grant Fyiall to conduct a full audit of Charleston city expenses. Samuel & Bowen presented a resolution backing the probe, in cooperation with Mayor W. W. Wortz, amid a school board inquiry into Higginbotham's construction role. The school report criticized the action as ill advised and unethical but left no firm recommendations, while suggesting possible future action.

Grant Fy Yiall West Side Business Men's Association Charleston Bytih Samuel & Bowen W.W. Wortz West Side Organizion A. G. Higginbotham W. A. Foster Crareman Charleston Laundry Company Samuel Harriss Walter Morrris Syemine Higginbotham Br. J. Robins Hislebotham A. G Higginbethany Anttes Jaco Knight Construction Company Higgins Regier Lara Faw Recallo Pulic Construction Bowen

Bodies To Be Examined In McClintock Death Inquiry

Graves of Mrs Emma Nelson McClintock and Dr Oscar Olson opened for coroner chemists examination to determine cause of death years after interment. Investigators plan autopsies by two chemists. the cases involve Willian Shien herd, foster father, and the late millionairess Mrs McClintock.

Emma Nelson McClintock Oscar Olson Pridy Owhiel Walia Nelson Dusties Olson Willian Fh Wis Burma Beneneiary Olsen Dyck Watt Mra Merbintock Pr. Gilden Thorne Ordurn Corenge Watt Crewe Free Cimie Mev'iltock Mlson Dantiee Olean

Immigrant Irish Heart Condition Rejections Stir Officials

Washington officials face puzzlement as a surge of Irish immigrants is rejected for heart ailments after physical exams. Public Health Service doctors cite Ireland’s long running heart disease as a cause, noting fatigue and vascular strain. Some youths admitted temporarily under bonds while final policy is debated.

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Victims Recovered After Lorraine Shaft Disaster

Reports detail the Lorraine shaft collapse where 35 workers were injured and four died. Rescue teams descended to free trapped men in a cage that failed during ascent, with 47 found unharmed and 4 later confirmed dead. Preliminary inquiry cites failure to secure the cage as a contributing factor.

Ter Merlebach Loraine

Two New Charges In Prison Scandal Shake Atlanta

Indictments unsealed by a federal grand jury charge former prison chief Mirehot at the state facility with bribery and conspiracy. The charges allege a scheme to grant privileges to wealthy inmates, involving a former warden and several aides in a bribery network.

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Commercial Aviation Is Still Far Behind in Early Era

A fragmented early discussion notes that aviation faces slow progress as Wright brothers era visions spark debate. Governments and industry weigh capacity limits and the potential for passenger travel, while pioneers test speeds and routes amid high costs and safety concerns.

Wright Brothers’ Hope

Wheeler Indicted On Counsel Aid in Washington

Senator Wheeler of Montana and Edwin Booth with Gordon Campbell face an indictment alleging counsel aid. A grand jury wrapped up a two month probe in Washington, bond set at $1,000, with Wheeler appearing for arraignment.

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Merger Hearing Set for April 15

A merger hearing is scheduled for April 15 involving railroads and regional authorities. The proceedings will review proposed consolidations affecting transportation infrastructure and regional commerce with parties including Penns and related entities presenting case details.

Janitor killed in school blast shocks community

A deadly blast at a Pennsylvania school leaves a janitor dead and floors damaged. Officials describe the explosion as a catastrophic incident that tore through hallways, shattered windows, and prompted emergency evacuations as investigators begin work at the scene.

Tests for Klan trial move in Ohio case

A county court hears motions to test a Ku Klux Klan trial in Ohio with prosecutors pressing for a formal statement of fact. Judges request details on counts including voting and carrying weapons as jurors weigh guilt or innocence in a high profile hate-crime style case with multiple defendants.

Oreunnan Pleas Court Klux Klovewun Senteteime Niles Elyde Osborne Trumbas County Golons Ho AL Hart Rian Jenders Dradergtor Piebeon Thay Lonignr Tare Dnases S$ Thema Mary Sentenen Baer PWR

Argentine Tornado Causes Heavy Losses and Disruption

A severe tornado struck the region causing significant damage and costly losses. Local authorities report extensive impact across communities with damaged infrastructure and displaced residents. Emergency crews are assessing affected areas and coordinating relief efforts.

Women Added to Ellingson Jury

Proceedings in a murder case in which jurors including women were added to the Ellingson panel. The judge and court officials set a morning session and adjourned the prior day for further motions and schedule adjustments.

Ellingson

Navy Rum Raid Trial Proceedings Sealed

Officers and defendants named from the Norfolk Grove area face hearing as wartime authorities review the raid case. Details remain restricted with officials reporting ongoing preparations and inquiries into the incident.

Blast Point in Chapman Fairmont Mine Mystery Deepens

In Fairmont a morning inquest on a mine blast investigates ignition sources and nitro glycerine odor. Witnesses dispute origin with a suggested incendiary device and powder ignition. Ex-mine worker John Stewart testifies to a nitro glycerine smell after the explosion. Coroner Witzhugh presides with officials Ogden and Lamba. Twenty-six witnesses, mainly Hebeheim workers, describe pre blast mine conditions.

Fairmont Harrackside Bechlehem Aties Corporation Ice United States Bureau of Mines John Stewart Ser Hent Old Reid E. (. Witzhugh M. OW. Ogden Robert M. Lamba State Department of Nines Doc O'Conner Hebveheim Company Durka Ehier F. Welty

Expect Meleod Will Recover After Air Crash

A garbled report from Uniontown Tuc notes M Meleod of Michigan injured in an airplane mishap near Allentown. The bulletin suggests he may recover. details on injuries include a sprained neck and fractured ribs. Nearby reports mention examinations and a county meeting in Lawrence County with local figures cited.

Uniontown Tuc Maret Miralians Clarence Meleod Michigan Jung Mitavod Atea Metista

Hold Alleged King of Local Rum Runners Fenced In

March 27 Ointy Pinker of Chirlexton accused in federal whiskey running case near Marhnureville. Patter and agents tracked him after a chase ending with a car crash on a road tied to a moonshine operation. A bystander was killed and whiskey cargo estimated at 65 tons, with evidence recovered from a brush beside the road.

Telegraph Poly

Dispute over strike order in Fairmont coal field

AP dispatch from Fairmont reports Philip Murray of Pittsburgh predicts a possible 40 percent response among nonunion miners to April 1 strike call while open shop operators expect little impact. John Clark Jr of Northern West Virginia Coal Operators Association says no open shop mines will be affected. Murray notes nonunion miners may join and cease work April 1, with many observers forecasting some union organization in the field. Roy Mitchell day is cited as a planned observance.

Associated Press Fairmont Philip Murray Pittsburgh United Mine Workers of America Ceat John 4. Clark, Jr Northern Roy Murray van A. Birkner Wil Gofon

Hold-Up Men Get Prison Sentences

Pittsburgh men Len Line and Schrether pleaded guilty to robbing the Standara Cheer payroll. Four men received prison terms ranging up to eight years with key defendants sent to the Western Penitentiary for the payroll heist in November.

Pittsburgh

Ohto May Contest Telephone Increase

Ohio lawmakers debate a proposed telephone rate rise affecting state utilities. The measure moves from the House to the Senate amid pressure from public interest groups and industry stakeholders.

OHTO

Regulation of Flow Is Suggested By Water Power Expert

A water power expert urged state regulation of stream flow to guide development and ensure public benefit. He testified before the judiciary committee, arguing private or state-led power programs should be coordinated to favor industrial growth while preserving rights and safety under public supervision.

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Chapman Denies Story of Yegg in Hartford Trial

Hartford dispatch outlines day four of the Mall bandit trial with Chapman facing cross examination over accusations tied to the New Britain murder of October 12. Key witnesses testifying include Kupec and Knell from Morristown while Shean, involved in the Springfield scheme, struggles to reconcile given accounts. Prosecutor Alcorn presses for linkage between Chapman and the Mehan hotel sightings as defense objects to questionable testimony.

Associated Prene Hartford Conn Jtiernid Chapman Mall New Britain Peo Lleeman Hugh M. Alcorn Chapman Meriden Kupec Walter Shean Yerrman Stand Shean Springfield Masa Mat Davidson Snd Leventhal Bute Shean James Skelley Alcorn Ligan Mei Conn Mane Abdel Fredrick J. Greens Wlate Newell Jennings Evlot Oboe Crookdom Litearians Teatity Victoriais Allee M. Powers Cincinnati Frederick H. Conk Dayton Mertha Gambite Lima C. James Hance Wheaton Muncie Ind Ant Chapman Sto Hing Tom Miller Tote Ghroehl Groehl Indiana Arthur W. Batley Pawtucket Holyoke Mans South Hadley George Liebelhurnt Waldo W. Miller Whapman Ima Miller Ghown Dateh Anderaon Cnajunn New York Raw James HH. Snyder Stephenville Ola Stanton Motor Company Catherine Boorn James W. Brown Detroit Ford William B. Stmon Berghols Ono Steubenville Wet Amit Meorge Beddy Howry Weanell Lpringfield Maragenen Ibiham

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