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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1925
Page
6
The Charleston Gazette prints a morning thought on personality in business noting that it is people who inspire confidence rather than machines or factories. The brief editorial line emphasizes human influence over enterprise.
The piece argues that West Virginia coal sales, worth over 100 million dollars, face a hostile move by the interstate commerce commission to impose transport rates that could cripple the industry. It urges state leaders and the kanawha county and national representatives to act to avert this looming crisis and protect the coal economy. It also notes road right of way disputes and road-building urgency between Charleston and Logan, stressing the broader danger to public prosperity.
A Marmet road rights meeting degenerated into a conference among counsel and interested representatives. The Kanawha county court asserts a right of way at least 30 feet wide, with telephone poles and street line occupying part of it. The C and F railway reportedly makes no contest.
A large land gift at Stoke Poges in Birmingham to the British people preserves the Gray elegy site. Funds will restore the decayed churchyard church and surrounding land. Subscriptions from New York Australia New Zealand and other dominions backed the effort.
Dean Inge reflects on America after a three week stay, praising meekness while noting calls for antitrust actions against Ford. The piece contrasts his views with Northcliffe and discusses potential impacts of Ford price practices on businesses and banks, plus a sharp look at progress and social aims spreading across the country.
Fragmented, garbled report mentions President Meallden and various figures with references to Washington political maneuvers. Coverage touches on agriculture data, a potential merger, and naval base considerations, with scattered names and places. The text is largely indecipherable but preserves mentions of government actions and economic indicators.
Fragmentary note shows a questioned withdrawal from Audie Hureng of Cheninvi and de eeu pean. Message references Hea Wit R.filars and Charleston Bally Bails City with unclear context.
The piece rails at state lawmakers and Prohibition enforcement, arguing officers sometimes act beyond lawful authority. It recounts the shooting of Harry Brown by masked men after a refusal to halt, and questions the safety of citizens when officials permit vigilante violence. It notes salary debates for public officials, jail levies, and vetoes affecting state projects.
New York Day by Day reports a group of psychty professors who charge $60 for curious mental sessions. They inhabit ornate Riverside Drive apartments, wear horn rims, and project exotic mysticism. The piece notes their claims, tests, and alleged patient exchanges, along with tangential references to Pershing and public service figures in a broad, period voice.
A damaged 1920 statue of Simon Bolivar was recovered by police after a theft. The clipping recalls past crimes and figures linked to New York’s East Side gang violence, including mentions of murders, executions, and violent acts tied to older criminal eras.
A fragmented verse reflects on life, truth, and virtue. The speaker laments cruelty and vanity, sensing a circle of life that tightens around perception. The piece contrasts harsh judgment with the hope of kindness and goodness amid turmoil.
Washington May 11 Colonel George Harvey former ambassador to Great Britain and longtime editor of The Post faces retirement from his current role. Rumors claim Ned McLean paid large sums for Harvey’s services and a lavish suite while tensions from Teapot Dome taint his tenure. Harvey’s future as chief editorial writer remains unsettled as Washington awaits details.
The Charleston Real Estate Board plans to secure the five leading architrery firms to develop a model home, with voluntary services from members and rapid construction. Plans include site on First Avenue West Side, with advertising funds raised through national and local campaigns. New board members elected. property notices announce a May 28 sale of Richland Coal plant and related assets.
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