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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1925

Page

10

Blast Wrecks Mine Property in Fairmont

Police report a massive dynamite blast damaged transformers at Highland mine and nearby power lines along Killarm Branch. Officials believe the intent was to destroy Victor and Francis mines, with bloodhounds used to track suspects near Kehr’s Run. The blast caused loud concussion felt miles away in Fairmont.

Fairmont Dallewe Ip Pranci Montfair Gas Coal Company Victor Monongah Fuel Company Killarm Baltinera and Ohio Railroads Company Gonagu|dation Coal Company Highland Mins Kehr Atate Consoil Ation Company Kuhn

Women delegates end organization at international council

In Washington in May the delegates at the international council of women focused on organization matters after the convention failed to distribute patroness cards. Informal discussions at the White House tea revealed concern over card distribution, with a plan to receive patronesses at noon tomorrow before President Coolidge's greeting period.

Associated Press Washington, Mey White House Council of Women Ite Coolidge

NONE INJURED IN C C TRAIN WRECK NEAR RICHMOND

Richmond Va May none injured after four coaches derailed and the line overturned when a Louisville and Cincinnati train hit a faulty switch near Richmond. A mistaken report fueled a taxi rush to hospitals. Officials opened an investigation amid tampering suspicions.

Richmond Ohio Louisville Cinccinnati The Fond

Summers Service for Mrs. Dapheney Summers

Funeral services for Mrs. Dapheney Summers will be held at her residence on Third Avenue Thursday afternoon at 2 30. Interment will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.

Dapheney ‘Summers Third Avenue Fternoon Spring Hill Cemetery

Heal Skin Diseases For 35 Cents Noticeable Relief

Peterson's Vlotment and ointment promise fast relief from burning itching and rough skin. After a few applications itching fades and skin appears clearer, free from eruptions pimples and rashes. Peterson's Ointment Co Buffalo NY advertises large box for 50 cents.

Peterson Peter Igon Bram- Peterson Escents Paterson Olntmant Co Buffalo N.Y

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Not enough readable to form a complete headline. The article reports on labor court arguments by Henry Warrum and Joan Howard, injunction issues around coal mine unionization, and ongoing non union mining activity in northern West Virginia with several mines at work and picketing continuing in the region.

Fom Paris Henry Warrum Joan AL Howard Warrom Howard Union Ktlorne R Baker United States Ofrourl Court of Appeals Calliers Howerd Hitchman Coal Company West Virginia-Pittsburgh Han A. Ledvinka Bridgeport Ohio United Ming Workers Subdistricts West Virginia Fairmont Berry Delmar Coal Company Stasemont Monongah Division Manongeahela Railway Rennira Bethlehem Mines Corporation Carmberland J. L. Studdard United Mine Workers of America van A. Glttner Wheeling Studdard van Bitiner Gion Dakota Kives- Vile Benton Mitchell Barrackville Eagle Clark Coal and Coke Company Erie Bittner

Freckles vanish with Othine double strength preparation

An advertisement touts Othine double strength for freckle removal claiming quick results and a money back guarantee. It also promotes Othine Complexion Soap and related products from Othine Laboratories Inc with promises of improved skin tone and fading freckles.

al Drut Flores Department Atorus Othine Laboratories, Inc Burfata, IN

UncleBob Carr A Charleston Builder and South Hills Pioneer

Colonel Carr helped shape South Hills by promoting a bridge to Charleston and guiding development of the garden spot area. He organized a company, supervised engineers, and saw streets and lots laid out before the bridge opened 34 years ago. He later lived in a self built home overlooking the city and served on the state board of regents. A notable anecdote recalls his likeness to actor Micklin Duele during a New York trip.

Cootioard Page Oued Reon Charleston Colonel Carr South Hills Werk South Side South Charleston South Allis Ts Tamily State Board of Regents The Pins New York City Micklin

Fragmentary note on trade contracts and union actions

A fragment discusses starting efforts at dawn to supply a fake trade contract. It notes workers being dropped from the owners' union and mentions plans to influence views and align with a Jacksonville scale.

Lave Bren Onnners Jacksonville

Head of Blanks Cross-Examination in Merger Case

Counsel for Chesapeake and Ohio steel holders attack the merger and plan to cross examine Mr Hall tomorrow about the directors and the proposed extensive connections. The merger faces stress as trains were taken off lines and officials address the directorate.

Rewne Ise Ccpal F.C. Anderaoh Wu Areun Chesapeake and Ghlu Hall

Taxpayers demand restraint on city government burdens

The document presents a call by the Board of Trustees of State Federation of Taxpayers Inc urging stern resistance to what it calls paternalistic government. It asserts the need to curb taxation, protect private property, and empower recall and referendum to prevent imagined abuse. The text lists principles against excessive public expenditure and calls for relief for taxpayers.

Lage Nue Punza Rome Board of Trustees of State Federation of Taxpayers, Inc

Fear Felt For Missing Air Crew In Nashville Search

In Nashville on May 6 Major Mason at Intrick reports missing air crew members from Memphis after a forced landing. Lieutenant Meloy of the 195th squadron says officials in Washington were wired as to General Lattock’s whereabouts while Army officers returning from Bluefield field reported greeting the general at dark.

Washvilee Tenn Feral Mason Intrick Ale Meryice Bev Memphis Ivan Alepline Ofelnek J. Meloy Nashville Meloy Washington Dac Nashvilly Binelewood Field Ganeral Lattick

Lifer Crafts Remarkable Clock Inside Eastern Penitentiary

Philadelphia May 2 A prisoner Jacob Pesendorfer known as Liter Jake built a remarkable clock for the Eastern Penitentiary. He labored three years, using a wooden pendulum brass components and a unique self winding mechanism, with weights running through a cable to the cellar. The clock stands three feet in diameter and weighs twelve pounds, reputedly wound once a month.

Nanny Bloomnargh Philadelphia Jacob Pesendorfer Jake Besendorfer Gil Wills Holly EL Tok bin Peter Hig Glock Clark Wie

Anata Instructor Claims He Understands Women

Samuel Loty, an automobile dealer, claims to understand women by rank and hair color. He says tall women are not as good, red headed women are the best, and teachers become stubborn from teaching. The article notes his questionable theories and the odd interview tone.

Anata San Antonio Texna Samuel Loty Ateactor Locil Motor Company Ato Aswomkn Gual

Etrurian Tombs Found in Cavre Italy

Excavations near Cavre Italy reveal ten tombs from Flourian era, dating about twenty centuries before present. Artifacts include funerary rites remnants, Tarian decorations, and a possible Metale girl's toys left beside a burial.

Italy Cavre Jaye Bar

Kewpie Doll Sparks Divorce Battle in Salem Trial

In Salem on May 4, Mrs. Elizabeth Connally testified in probate court that she struck her husband James M. Connally with a Kewpie doll leading to a shattered marriage. Connally, an Lynn accountant and war veteran, has returned from service. Mrs Connally seeks separate support, custody of their four year old daughter June, and living apart for fault. She alleges ongoing quarrels and infidelity.

Salem Mass James M. Connelly Lynn Ahd Eilaaberh Connelly Connally Wrenes June John W. Morgan Cnused Wresier Park Yyvunar

Prince Reaches New Life Guarding Boston Art Palace

Prince, former royalist at large after revolution, now guards the Jat Mra museum in Boston with his wife Princess Sophie Toumanoff and two sons. He previously worked as an elevator operator and played in a Broadway orchestra while his family seeks support. a Boston social service group arranged a post in the Fenway Court museum, where he spends four days a week guarding treasures and interpreting languages.

Boston Liinen Frately Toumanoff Jat Mra Jack Gardner Pringe Ratty New York Sophie Toumanoff Sophie

Demspey Sails On Honeymoon Trip

The Associated Press reports Demspey sails with his wife for five weeks to England and France. He reiterates no retirement plans, says the trip is a honeymoon and not a boxing promo. He names Tunney Gibbons and Wits as the toughest heavies and keeps future plans open.

Associated Press Leipsey

Ten Million Gain Suffrage Under New Law in Japan

Tokyo May 6 A sweeping reform grants the right to vote to all male citizens of Japan who are 25 or older, excluding the indigent relying on charity. The passage ends a bitter diet fight led by conservative peers seeking to curb enfranchisement, while paving the way for a likely Labor party and broader political transformations.

Japan Luther A. Huston Tokyo Imperial Dist of Lexdera Ketkrukai House of Peers Peeew Vietd Elisa Thit Dortrinus Heidime Albar Polite Jenk Party Labor Tela Utser Diet House of Neors Ferelenera Sind Thair

Cochrane Leads Trapshoot Scores In Kanawha War Meet

George Cochrane topped a Kanawha Sportsmen's Club trapshoot with 8 of 49 targets yesterday afternoon. Closely following for honors was AL Smith with 70 of 70. Other shooters included Crner with 1 of 1, Flow tuckwiller 46 of 75, Childresas 50 of 30, Tuske iler ib.

George Cochrane AL. Smith Childrese Tuckwiller Childresas Wo Tuske Iler Trout

STEP ALONG WINS BLUE GRASS STAKES AT LEXINGTON

The Kentucky Derby week race at Lexington on May 16 features Step Along winning the Blue Grass Stakes with Broadway Jones second and Hill Steap third. Fred M. Graber's Chestnut is among the entrants in the Kentucky Derby prep event.

Step Along Blue Grass Lexington Fred M. Graber Broadway Jones Hill

American boxers defeat opponents at all-American championships

Boston May 6 Amateur boxers of the United States claimed victory in eight of nineteen bouts in the all-American championships preliminaries. South America and Canada accounts split the rest as American boxers dominated, with three knockouts and five decisions credited to the U S A. Salvador Crecel of Chile fell to Arthur Fisin of Lawrence in a notable bout.

Boston United States South America Chia The United Plynn

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