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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1925
Page
1
A large crowd gathers at the Mele stone chapel for the funeral of Colonel Bob Carr, with Dr. George W. Young delivering a memorable eulogy. Tributes recall decades of kindness, friendship, and public service, as attendees from varied backgrounds join in farewell.
Doctor George W. Young of Louisville paused in a Washington to Louisville trip to attend Colonel Robert J. Carr’s funeral at Elizabeth Memorial chapel in South Hills. The elder clergyman praised the friend of youth describing him as a man who stood by all, regardless of race or creed, and recalled their years of shared faith and service.
Counsel for minority stockholders contesting the Van Sweringen merger petition the Interstate Commerce Commission for an order removing control of the Nickel Plate, Chesapeake and Ohio, Hocking Valley, and connected lines. The hearing adjourned to Wednesday as officials argued public merit and financial aspects of the plan.
Walter S. Hallanan former state tax commissioner and Plymouth Oil president argues postwar taxation affects all states not just West Virginia He urges no spending without urgent public need and a nonpartisan tax commission to guide policy while stressing funding for roads and maintenance.
Judge George W. McClintic refused to issue a preliminary injunction against the Public Service Commission and United Gas company, allowing a summer rate schedule to take effect. Arguments occurred in district court with multiple lawyers present. A three-judge panel will hear the petition on May 1. The case centers on proposed dramatic gas rate increases across southern West Virginia cities.
Representatives of Coal River Collierias and United Mine Workers will meet May 22 in Jacksonville for a next conference over the wage agreement. J. T. Dunigan, president general manager, announced progress had not yet been achieved. Huffman and Terlow are among company and union officials attending.
Rum runners clash as a ship blockade seeks to starve coastal supply lines. Coast Guard authorities state the action is warlike and justify counter measures while officials pledge firm response. Authorities warn intruders risk escalation as fleets maneuver near strategic waters.
President Coolidge opens the national Oratorical contest in Washington stressing the United States bears a heavy duty to sustain world peace. He calls for instructional development and a robust constitutional framework, urging leadership to anchor liberty and justice in international relations and domestic governance.
The report notes Houston authorities seek to substantiate evidence tying Honatre wrphart Shepherd to the 10 year old Myra Kinet Nelson McClintock murder case. Indictment for murder in conspiracy with his ward’s death is discussed, with claims of poisoning and suspected involvement by allies, as investigators pursue further leads and a coroner’s duty.
United Mine Workers leader Alexander Howat was arrested on a statutory charge involving a minor girl. He posted bond of 72000 for a court appearance on May 2. The girl had been living at Howat and his wife’s home in Pittsburgh Kansas while attending a business college. The alleged offense occurred in early April.
In Wheeling May 8 Judge Baker upheld nine Union officials led by Jon Ye Lewis in a contempt plea tied to an injunction against mine information in Colliers West Virginia. The court will hear Monday arguments on whether the United Mine Workers used only peaceful methods for unionization versus other tactics.
In Memphis reports say 16 to 25 engineers from the Mid South Association perished when the government steamer Normand capsized on the Mississippi River about 25 miles south of Memphis. One boat escaped and returned with news of the tragedy. 35 of the party were aboard the vessel. The other chartered boat carrying excursonists reached Memphis safely.
A mixed delegation at the international conference on armament control debated proposals to curtail warship exports. Critics argued against disarming amid fears of foreign aggression, while smaller states urged central data sharing and monitoring. Chairman Buller pressed for measures to strengthen naval defense and urged public visibility at the next Congress session.
In Norfolk a naval court halted proceedings on a Navy rum case involving Lieut. Frank M. Hendricks and others. The judge adjourned for Washington guidance as a transport arrived February 24 with liquor seized. Defense counsel objected to the entire panel due to prior related verdicts in a separate seizure case.
President Coolidge supports broader aviation instruction at West Point and Annapolis. He backs the Navy's extension of aviation courses and plans for increased study hours, signaling personal interest in aviation training for future officers. No effort to create specialized pilots at the expense of other programs is planned.
Ventientors announced today that medical examiner records reveal twenty two infants died in a baby farm operation run by Mrs Helen Auguste Gefson Volk on East Street. One baby died today after hospital transfer. District Attorney Renton assigned assistants to a search into deaths. Mrs Gelsen Volk, jailed on a charge of baby abetment for bail 95000, faces related charges. Between Jan 1 1924 and Feb 14 1925, the deaths include seventeen in 1924 and more than a dozen infants and several older children associated with the case.
An extensive search was conducted for Thelma West a Taranto girl reported held captive in the hills near Athua ville Ohio River area near Parkstoun West Virginia no trace of the girl found the note from captors warned she would be killed in a dare clarification notes unclear but reports indicate a kidnap case with no immediate resolution.
A Wierton school girl Mary Nuvrinus was reportedly abducted today near her home in West Virginia and driven toward Pittsburgh. Police say the kidnapper used a vehicle and the victim was later located in Pittsburgh after a series of alleged events.
Reports from Kingsbay indicate the Amundensen-Blisworth expedition was repulsed by ice and extreme cold off the northern coast of Sphuercen. Mother ships Karin and the Hobby battled freezing conditions as engines failed and crew worked under severe strain to maintain operation for a planned polar dash.
Madrid reports say Rifian tribesmen suffered heavy casualties in a battle near Sidi Meeaud in the Melilla sector as Spaniards inflicted a severe defeat. Paris notes French forces prepare for a thorough campaign to clear invading Rifian tribesmen from the Moroccan coast. two French aviation squadrons to depart for Morocavoie to support air operations.
A plane carrying three men on a record long flight went missing between Rampart and Fairbanks Alaska as a severe storm raged. No details on the crew’s condition are available.
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