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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1925
Page
4
The article surveys President Coolidge economy debates sugar tariffs and national cost, then shifts to theatre history tracing Gilbert and Sullivan’s impact. It recounts their works from Trial by Jury to The Gondoliers, noting dissolving partnerships and the shift to modern musical comedies, concluding with John S. Darst’s bold statement from a sick bed.
Fifty years ago English theatre saw a new comic opera era led by Gilbert and Sullivan. Beginning with Trial By Jury in 1875 they produced a string of satirical works, delivering tuneful music and witty verse that entered the vernacular. Their English burlesque era reshaped London stage life with The Mikado Pinafore and Patience defining a national style.
The article reviews Winston Churchill budget plans and emphasizes postwar England’s financial strain. It notes debt at about 34 billion, current-year spending near prior year levels, a 6p income tax cut, a 20 percent basic rate, slight supertax cuts, and inheritance tax rise, with no debt repayment from debtor nations. It contrasts with Florida flapper talk and US political intrigue.
The Huntington Advertiser reports a fatal shooting on a mountain road involving prohibition officers and a lone driver, with officials blamed for overreach. The piece condemns police violence while arguing for lawful enforcement and restraint. It also notes Gov Gere’s call for a special session on taxation and state finances as lawmakers debate revenue needs and tax reform.
The Durkeraburg News reports Ohio carpenters walk out over wage disputes amid contractor refusals. Government revenue plans face scrutiny as lawmakers debate tax hikes totaling millions, with anticipated impact on gas and utility sectors. Outcomes hinge on legislative votes and negotiations.
The report outlines a series of administrative actions and criminal procedure citations as authorities cite changes in enforcement and policy. It references statements by officials about a model and charges amid political tension, touching on national events and a referenced 1824 championship.
A long profile outlines a New York cabaret figure known as the Amazonian hostess of a Broadway area night club. It notes her past as a film extra, her rise from indifferent roles to cabaret work, and her influence drawing celebrities and patrons alike. It mentions a plan to reopen a club with a night of varied acts and her appeal to fans, plus a call for public support.
A fragmented 19th century style piece describes McIntyre in New York where language barriers frustrate him, a Russian speaker, and a Western novelist wandering Greenwich Park. It notes Marie Dressler’s rising prominence and a New Yorker’s skepticism of flowers while touching on Conrad’s hatred of the sea and a theatrical producer’s colorful tale.
The article satirically explores a hypothetical marriage between the Prince of Wales and an African princess, predicting social backlash and ritual customs. It jokes about colonial expectations, royal duties, and the idea of a mixed marriage provoking public and royal reaction.
A reader writes of a guided vocation and divine purpose. The piece meditates on being chosen, finding one’s place, and serving through a higher power. It speaks of faith, two paths of duty, and the inward call to work as God’s plan.
Jimmy Skunk flees as the Red Terror wildfire begins to burn dry leaves after a driver’s careless cigarette drop. The creature Murgrace, a two legged man’s discarded object, and a scent of danger drive fear through the forest. Jimmy faces the blaze’s spread toward the Green Forest and Brown’s farmyard.
Captain George M. Ford state superintendent attended last day exercises for a school in Sharples. his address highlighted the program. Melville Stewart and others visited Middlebourne on Friday for Tyler County School Day. officials noted the event and local proceedings. Unpaid rents in a district amount to over 100000 dollars are under inquiry by a government commission.
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