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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1925
Page
9
The document notes Buckner and his team pursuing evidence in a matter involving a $1,500 figure. It references legal authorities and proceedings as part of an ongoing inquiry. Names and exact roles appear, but the fragmentary text limits full clarity.
Fragmentary notes describe a 1980s supper club idea tied to New York cafe culture. Mentions a small, intimate setting with bottle service and table seating. The text hints at a plush mood and a tight, exclusive scene but lacks clear details on participants or dates.
Portland reports efforts to place American opera on film with the National Federation backing. The plan centers on a premiere titled The Keno with Marie Trapold singing the lead, drawing support from New York, Chicago, and California. Officials from the federation outline a biennial, education, and industry role for the work and its creators.
In a heated session Delegate Brown and supporters clash over a proposed city charter. Measures include a seven cent levy for 1925 and 1928, a five member board of adjustment, and provisions restricting building height and street plans. The debate centers on city debt, sewer work, and control of urban development.
Edmonton Alberta March reports from Dominion inland station debunk a tale that wolves besieged a nearby settlement. Royal Canadian Mounted Police deny any large wolf pack in the area, noting only a few coyotes and no teeth in the sensational story.
In Boston, more than four dozen contestants challenge the will of Crabtree, seeking to strike relatives from the record as trustees face a decree. Crabtree’s estate totals about 5 million dollars with gifts to disabled veterans, Massachusetts Agricultural College, and various charities. the contest could affect beneficiaries and reveal relationships during court proceedings.
Obituary notices report the death of John Whitley Mullins aged 72 at home after a long illness, survived by parents and many siblings and friends. services planned at Porters Creek in Clay County. A separate notice mentions Mrs. Stacy Stalnaker, mother of Clarence Stalnaker, with funeral arrangements in Charleston and Arlington Cemetery, under Masonic rites.
Reports indicate varied 1924 to 1925 economic changes with rising bank borrowings and note circulation. WV, Charleston, and Huntington show employment and mortgage trends while district business failures declined from January to February, reflecting weather and consumer confidence impacts on demand.
Reports state a Ram running plane seized near Trom Row, NYC, with crew detained. The destroyer Monroe and coast guard involved, prisoners reportedly not in danger, will be transported to a battleship tomorrow.
Des Moines report cites Milrah X0 as announcing Darling's critical relapse during treatment. Earlier day details indicate a minor operation to relieve pain. artist renowned for TN. Ding cartoon work, his status remains precarious. Argentina’s naval budget item Mar del Pinta set to cost $1,600,000.
The Kanawha County investigation into penitentiary conditions reveals strain from a labor contract shift raising production from 61 to 80 dozen trousers weekly. Prisoners struck after the guard misinterpreted an order, and turmoil followed as inspectors questioned sanitary standards, medical care, and potential reforms to abolish contract labor. Witnesses described dangerous conditions and attempted patient relocations amid ongoing committee work.
Reports indicate bids for road and Belign contracts will be submitted to Governor Ward Gore for approval. The state read commission opened bids last week on Yarlova projects and awaits Gore's clearance before public announcements. The governor aims to review contracts later, following multiple consultations with the commission.
Ashland Kentucky mayor Nayor Wn Suulsbuey was granted a ten day temporary restraining order blocking a city council from hearing suspension charges. Circuit Judge Henry Wornd in Boyd County issued the order at the Catlettsburg court, with a Monday April 24 hearing date set and a bid to make the order permanent.
Police and express officials investigate a hold up of an express car on a New York Central train yesterday. robbers escaped with about $10,000 in remittances. Arthur Planck Jr. is questioned after a name tag was found near Ta raporte station. A messenger, Howard Young, was exonerated by the company.
AP dispatch from Berlin reports that none of the seven presidential candidates won a majority in Germany, triggering a second election. Top vote-getter Karl Jarros led with 7,785,678. Otto Braun 7,785,678. Marx 3,888,675. Thaelmann 1,569,583. Helipact 1,365,196. Held 4,002,278. Ludendorff 284,471. Total votes exceed 12 million, under 69 percent of eligible electors. Despite overall calm, some youths clashed with police and among rival factions.
Richmond March 30 twelve fifteen this morning no formal vote had been taken by a stock holder of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway on the proposed lease to the Nickel Plate system. Inspectors of elections were still considering propositions in the committee room but were expected to complete soon.
March 20 report on Theodore Brentana American minister at Budapest Hungary seen as resignation likely to be accepted. President Coolidge mentioned, no decision announced. Also notes Albert H Washburn to Astra whose resignation previously laid before the President.
Mrs Dorothy Imeo Terai widow of Enrico Caruso files a New York suit against the United States for 3000 dollars. She alleges the government wrongly collected tax on royalties from the sale of phonograph records tied to 1918 1920 period. The action seeks redress for an asserted tax error affecting her late husband’s estate and related performances.
A truncated Midland summary reports ongoing wage probe tied to Baltimore and Ohio railroad stock purchases in Monongalia County, with related measures on county camps, bank savings, and trust transfers. The Senate and House push bills on cemeteries, holidays, and school districts while debating bonds and charters, and a public hearing on insurance reform is announced.
A March report from Korea warns that famine in five northern provinces may threaten 150,000 people. Rice shortages, rising prices, and speculators dominate the market while peasants seek relief in cities, prompting protests and labor shifts. Government funds already allocated for public works may not avert a worsening food crisis through May.
Seware New Jersey March 20 Rickard promoter Tex Rickard was fined 7000 by Judge Peden Inge Roding for conspiracy to violate laws on interstate transport of fight films. Rickard and four defendants were convicted in Trenton federal court March 13 on charges tied to shipping Denton fight films. Others in court include Quimby Cap and Fran Flournoy each fined 1009, with several named reporters in attendance.
Offshore Tampa area report describes government pilots and escort boats gathering tonight to bring aboard the freighter carrying former Lieutenant Osborne Wood returning from Camar, Sparta, Japan. The vessel was about 40 tiles offshore and expected to reach Tampa late tomorrow or Wednesday morning. A separate London dispatch notes the Bark of Ypres, once a Field Marshall, underwent surgery and shows symptoms of a condition with lingering discharge.
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