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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1925

Page

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Nine Drowned as Sand Sucker Sinks in Lake Erie

Nine crewmen die when the Kelley Island sand sucker capsizes off Point Pelee in Lake Erie as sand shifted in rough seas. Seven others are rescued by the Canadian steamer Bosnia B and landed at Point Pelee saving station. reactor authorities name Captain Wittum G Stackford and others among the lost.

Lake Erie Point Price Associated Press Anehnr Cleveland Fargo Oak Harbor Paul Everett Oscar DI Everett Martin Héland Wills Aivern Sandusk Famay Stackford Ste

Resignation at Carnegie Endowment. Butler to Succeed Root

May 2 report says Elihu Root resigns as president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Nicholas Murray Butler is named to succeed him. Butler becomes chairman of executive committees and co director of the vision for peace and education. Trustees reappointed include Page and Foster. new trustees are Senator Leroy of Mississippi and Dwight W. Ho of New York.

Elihu Firot Carnegie Endowment For Nicholas Murray Butler Dr. Butler Air. Hoot Vision of Precurse Rooteax Spelched Braces Gray James Iwis Foote Andrew ‘Ionie Robert Newton Page Arthur William Foster Benator Leroy Mississino Dwight Who New York

Los Angeles Trip Postponed Due to Weather

The Porto Rico flight of the dirigible Los Angeles is postponed as unfavorable weather conditions delay departure. Captain George W. Steele reports the craft will be ready tomorrow morning at 10 o clock if weather reports hold true.

Porto ‘Rico

Unclear OCR fragment on a traffic incident

Fragmentary report describes a vehicle incident with injuries near West Charleston while emergency crews and bystanders react. Text is severely garbled with many misspellings and broken phrases, obscuring names, exact location, and outcome.

Pola Negri Detained by Customs on Arrival in America

Film star Pola Negri is held by customs officials for failure to declare jewels worth 300,000 francs and for attempting to smuggle 16 quarts of liquor into the United States from France. She is allowed to go to a hotel pending further action.

America France

Defends Self as Ignorant of Law by Miss Negri

New York May 2 Miss Negri Polish film star arrived aboard the Berengaria and faced customs questions over undeclared jewels worth 300 000 francs and 16 bottles of liquor. She denies knowledge of her status change and plans to appear Monday at the customs house for further inquiry.

Frasain New York Pola Negri Metion Plete Actreas Xas Bu- Pope Customs Service Custom Rouge

Clemency Granted for 5 Year Old Coal Hauler Case

Governor Howard M. Gore commuted the death sentence of David Runion of Wood Enants to life imprisonment for the assault on his 11 year old granddaughter. Runion, an illiterate coal hauler, faced hanging May 15 after a 192¢ October conviction by Judge W. E H. McDougle. petitions signed by 27 Wood county attorneys and 786 residents urged mercy citing poverty old age and family hardship.

van Eranten David Runion Woodenants Moundaville Howard M. Gore Maroh Revison W. E H. McDougle Woods County Wood County A. Jenkins Spardon McDougle Legislative Penitentiary Committee Cecil Bo Highland H. P. Henshaw R. Marsh Dean L. M. Robinson Sc. Moore Hanlon Io

Suspension of Coal Rate Increase Proposal Drops Case

The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended a 15 cent per ton carload rate reduction on coal moving from West Virginia Virginia Kentucky and Tennessee via Upper Mississippi river crossings to points in Ohio Kansas Missouri and Nebraska. The order takes effect until August 2 with Louisville and Nashville Chesapeake and Ohio and Norfolk and Western joining in filing the suspended schedules.

Washington Interstate Commercce Commission Enal West Virginia Virginia Kentucky Tenrlesaer Mississippi River Pointe Im Ohio Kansas Mienouri Nebraks Loevibville Nashville Chesapeaka Ohio Norfolk and Western Meelink

Chiropractors Elect Officers at West Virginia Association

Pr T I Morgan of Huntington was elected president of the West Virginia Chiropractic Association at its annual meeting. Officers named include Wm Monros vice president J B Pugh secretary treasurer and D H Lamont and George Borertt as executive committee members. Four names were selected for Governor Gore to choose as members of the state examining board. The group discussed methods and policies to implement chiropractic provisions pushed by the legislature. About twenty members attended.

T. I. Morgan Huntington West Virginia Chiropractic Ww. Monros Whorling J. B. Pugh D. H. Lamont Wheeling George Borertt Parkersburg Gore Havetty-tve

Floating University to sail world voyage from New York

A 18,000 ton steamer will serve as campus with dormitories and laboratories for 460 students from across the U S. The 240 day voyage will visit five continents and many ports including Panama Hawaii Japan Korea China Philippines Dutch East Indies India and Egypt. Dean James B Lough of New York University will lead the program with study focused on foreign affairs languages art history and international trade.

New York jJuniversity Spyead College Toaay New York University Jamesb. Lough U University N Extra Iinerary Guba Panama Hawaii Japan Korea Chin Philippines Peninsula Burma India Ceylon Arabia Palestine Megat North Africa Europe United Sttes Slaionis Audh Ftndley Beoluuby ANU Androbel Oss

Reserve Bank weekly review notes favorable and unfavorable factors

The Richmond district report highlights favorable overall business in March with strong retail and wholesale activity and credit readiness, but cites unfavorable factors including farm labor shortages, limited funds for rural hiring, higher fertilizer prices, and feed shortages. Labor demand appears steady with growing purchasing power despite agricultural strains and coal market weakness.

Bank of Richmond Funds West Virginia Tychmunt Way Mar Mare Fedorn Reser Richmone Maimedania

Democracy Is Ruler Of World At Montauk Club Dinner

At the Montauk Club birthday dinner in Brooklyn, Senator Depew lauded democracy as the ruler of the world carried by middle-class support. Club president William English read a congratulatory letter from President Coolidge, praising the senator and noting hopes for continued bipartisan fiscal restraint and economic progress.

New York Channeey BM Hepew Alontauk Club Brooklyn William WH. English Coolidge English Depew Montauke Club Benjamin Harrison United States Cleveland Numan Dynamo Roosevelt Telt Woodrow Wilson Hardig

Better Morale Seen Among Farmers in May Report

The Department of Agriculture on May 2 announced a somewhat better morale in the country as early spring conditions appear more tolerable than in 1929. The outlook for opening crops is generally favorable both in the United States and Europe, with livestock in much better condition than last year.

Saiit Glee United States Punt Priews Tha T Ye Matern Gulutibia West Virginia Washington

Gabbert Suspended from Police Force

Police announce the suspension of Ju ls Gabbert, a sergeant of detectives, from the department. The action, effective May 3, was stated by Chief Joby Sirktton, with no public reason given.

Piles Joby Sirktton Vallee

Ambiguous Editorial Notes From The Charleston Gazette

A fragmented text discusses editorial style and readership in a Charleston Gazette context. Mentions weekly columns, readers and workers, with references to editors and potential changes in opinion pages and coverage.

Peace Plans Debate by Navy and Army Strategists

Washington May 2 A radio debate featured former Admiral William T. Rodgers advocating "peace by armament" and Major General Bliss supporting "peace by cooperation." They examined naval preparedness and the need for a balance of arms and alliance-backed security amid tensions with potential enemies.

Washington Bence T He Stefly Agalml Willam T. Rodgers Atmud ‘Eh Tanker Coperation United Statea Admmiral Rodgers General Bliss France Rodgers Europe Neas

French Elections Attract Interest In Municipal Vote

Paris May 2 The municipal elections across France tomorrow draw intense interest as voters decide whether the Ler party remains dominant or shifts to a more conservative element. Discontent with the Herriot administration fuels the polls while the Paneuve Briand Caillaux cabinet may steer outcomes toward moderation. Extreme groups likely gain at the center's expense. Voting starts at 8 am and ends at 6 pm with Paris results probable tonight and national tallies due in two to three days.

Paris Frince Herriot Orlainel Latt Broug Lkely Sentra Norning

Secretary Hires Vaccination Yet Delays Routine Doctor Visit

A cabinet member, once a physician, insists on a superior vaccine plan for himself, delaying a routine medical visit. Arrangements were set for the Interior Department to vaccinate the secretary, but the physician stepped out and he chose not to proceed.

Interior Department Phyateian YRS

Balloons Down in National Elimination Race Report

The national elimination balloon race reports from St Joseph reveal several craft downrange with distances ranging from about 125 to 509 miles. Pilots including Captain H. Honeywell and W Z Van Orman face penalties after refusing to take gas during the afternoon segment. McCormick, the Chicago magnate, plans a Europe tour, avoiding discussion of spouse Ganna Walska.

ST. Joseph Detroit Herbert ¥. Thaden Selma Kun Army Honeywell W. Z. van Orman Cotton Plant Ark Helena Joskeph He,seme Herbert Thaden A. B. Lambert Carl F. Wolney Lambert Wolney

Missionary Women Held Again by Bandits in Henan

Miss Elizabeth Berglund and Miss Inge Borg Nystul of the Lutheran mission at Juchow Henan province were captured by bandits yesterday after being abducted in a raid last November. The American consul lodged a protest with Henan officials demanding their immediate release. The destination of the two missionaries remains undetermined.

Hanrow Mias Elizabeth Berglund Mian Inge Borg Nystul Juchow Henan Here Yestterday Honan Tta Miss Berglund Mia Nyetul China Wosciety Auwusenna Aynal Evangelical Lutheran Church of North America

Charleston Chamber of Commerce Goodwill Train Excursion Planned

Arrangements for a Charleston chamber goodwill excursion were completed. May 11 11 10 date announced by Managing Director 8 BL Potter. Many reservations already made and more expected. Detailed itinerary to be mailed to interested groups along the route. Train operator Mr Puffer will be assisted by a committee including I, SS, Hixtine, L ,L 'merick, Henry C. Capita and Okey B. Johnson. President J B Madison will ride and coordinate speakers and events. All lower berths taken except three likely to be reserved. A week of events includes the Mason Schnsl of Music Symphony Orchestra with 25 pieces under the conductorship of the hte.

Charleston Wominged I, SS Hixtine L ‘Merick Henry C. Capita Okey B. Johnson J.B. Madison Ange Arrane Coe Buod Berthy Schnsl Music Symphony Orchestra Mont of Thei Hte

Chicago Contractor Held in Connection to Missing Wife Case

A Chicago contractor is held in a suspected homicide tied to the disappearance of his wife. Relatives report she vanished after an argument, and authorities found a body at a Chesterton morgue that may be the missing spouse, but identification remains uncertain.

Chicago Chesterton Morgue Spouss Denver Cole Hire Rebecca Stace Miller Gary Ind Ria ChinaKoeethorstion Prest Mis Stace Rebecca Harailien

Public funeral planned for girl amid Gary murder probe

Gary Indiana officials announced plans for a public funeral after the dismemberment and partial incineration of a young woman. Identity remained uncertain as authorities detained Ellsworth W. Miller of Chicago and other suspects while hundreds sought to view the body before burial in Railroad Park.

Gary Ind Bay Minstog Ter H. A. Flyzin Chentertom Ind Rillroad Park Ellsworth W. Miler Chicago Fort Wayne Indy

Income Tax Cut Seen in Capital

Unofficial treasury estimates suggest a 12 percent reduction in federal income taxes as a possible next step. Preliminary findings indicate an additional two hundred million dollar total reduction could be enacted by 1925, with higher March receipts and tariff revenue contributing to the outlook.

Washington Treasury Mellon

Americans Die in Italian Accident

Howard White of Waterbury Connecticut and his wife were killed instantly in a crash near Rome as their car, a Automodus, shattered after striking a railroad barrier while en route to San Remo leaving no other fatalities reported this day in Italy.

Associated Preas Rome Howard White Waterbury Conn San Remo Pinztmaring

King George to Race in Irish Waters

King George enters Britannia for the Dublin Bay yacht race on June 20. The royal yacht will compete against Shamrock and other fast craft, marking the King's first entry in international yachting.

King George Irish Yacht Britannia Dublin Bay Dublin Thomas Ldpton Shamrock

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