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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1925

Page

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Good Willers Junket Kicks Off From Charleston

West Virginia Good Will special train headed to Beckley with President Madison and S P Polter in charge. The party, including an orchestra led by Sandy Mason, aims to visit 25 towns across the southern and eastern regions, promoting Charleston commerce and regional goodwill over a five day tour.

H.W. Stephan Barth Sia Charleston West Virginia Charlestur Chamber of Madison Chamber S. P. Polter Sandy Mason Mason School of Music Gara Herthy Threed WH Puller Goat Willers Sccnion West Virgiia

French Fail to Get Debt Note

Paris officials say they have no knowledge of any debt note sent from Washington to Myron T. Herrick for transmission to France. Negotiations on settling the French-American debt may resume at an opportune time, with the French ambassador Daeschner and American officials said to need a clear starting point for a final settlement. Herrick has been away from Washington and is expected back tomorrow.

Paris Washington Myron T. Herrick Purim United States Iton Kiesehner Freech Herrick M Daeschner Wales

Man Implicated in Poison Death Plot at Meppina

Information indicates a Cleveland man conspired with Mrs. Martha Winey who confessed administering poison causing the death of her mother Mrs Sophie Haxal 72 and an uncle and an aunt. Lester Wise 14 testified he heard talk of poison and “the best way to dot” last November. An investigation will begin at once, prosecutor says, but it will not affect Mrs Wise's trial for first degree murder.

Mepina Cleveland Martha Winey Sophie Haxal Fred Ienke J. A. Seymour Seymour

Confessed Slayer Blames Wife for His Action

A. Clairon Neilson, former western division air mail chief and pilot, died in a Woodward Field crash near Salt Lake City along with two 15 year old passengers Grant Christensen and Russell Delage. The trio perished when the plane went into a tail spin after takeoff in strong west winds. Rescue attempts left several injured and identification of the youths delayed.

Salt Lake City Utah A. Clairon Neilson Western Division Air Mail Service Grant Christensen Russell Delage Woodward Flying Field

Rescue delayed as river currents thwart Nerinza salvage

In Memphis Tennessee divers halted work to recover 22 victims feared in the Mississippi steamer Nerinza disaster. Engineers partially wrecked the hull to free bodies as strong currents and a river eddy complicated the effort. Major Connolly led the salvage, with bodies possibly scattered miles downstream toward Helena Arkansas.

Mississippi Memphis Tenn Nerinza Migsissippi River United States Coahoma Handlig Miss. Wriday Wobeton Sayitt Euly Derrich Magor Connolly Engineer Corps Um Helena Ark Win

Bandits Seize Jewelry Trunk In Chicago Theft

On May 10 a trunk containing diamonds and jewels valued at 375000 was stolen from a transfer wagon en route to a railroad station. Ernest Z. Strauss, a jewelry salesman, identified the crime and linked it to a previous Cincinnati theft in 1923. Three men arrived in a car and seized the trunk, witnesses said.

Chicago Hthe Postes Ernest Z. Strauss New York City Strauss Cincinnati

Riffian Tribes Plan New Move In Spanish Morocco

Rebel groups in the Spanish Moroccan region launch attacks on Spanish camps southwest of Hasifrai, breaching defenses and advancing to Dar Quebdandt. Officials fear rear-area movements aim to pressure allied tribes and stir unrest ahead of harvest season.

Kroupa Hasifrai Afaraan Sidi Mesa Dar Quebdandt Stratewt Leadims Na- Yves

Would-Be Calls Assassin Held In Mexico City

In Mexico City a woman identified as Maria Tusa Jauresui was arrested after attempting to shoot President Calles. She allegedly confessed and claimed insanity. The incident occurred during May Day festivities near the palace, with guards stopping her before she reached Calles.

Mexico City Calles Maria Tusa Jauresui Roday Ant Ta Callow National Stadium Neae Itta Thdus Hix Ealdube Cartes Carl Yesters

Touth Tells Of Wronged Love Then Surrenders To Army

The article recounts Touth describing a grievance with a trusted friend and a woman he believed to be his sole partner. He cites self defense in a killing and confesses guilt while wrestling with conscience. He enlists in the Army then returns to face consequences.

Touth

Sheriff Starts On Hunt For Bigamist

Sheriff and county authorities opened a case into samuel Pass a 24 year old man linked to a bigamy and murder plot involving multiple marriages in Tennessee and West Virginia. The investigation centers on Pass and his alleged involvement with evelyn, robert cupp, and others, as Pass claims self defense in a fatal shooting.

Magany Dassami Tony Aiery Paas Paes Wey Cabin Creel Pass Cuppie Turner West

American delegation to negotiate border revenue aid

A U S treasury official led an American delegation from Washington to El Paso Texas to meet Mexican government representatives on May 15. They will discuss cooperative handling of smuggling and other border problems and work toward treaties to address these issues.

Associace Prose Washington Iowa The Treasury Teddy Tor EL Paso Texas Mealvan

Mother’s Day Sermon Urges Honest Gratitude and Worship

Rev Zambrunnen told Lawrence Methodiet Episcopal Church that honoring mothers means telling them love now and living as they taught. He cited Exodus and historic mothers, urging parishioners to attend church, be truthful, loyal, and worshipful as their mothers would want.

William TL M. Zambrunnen The Lawrence Methodiet Episcopal Oharen Jacksaon Elizabeth Athets Jon Howe Stron Seremon Rev Zumbrunnen Abraham Jincoln John Quincy Adams Morava Dumbrannen

Praise for Mothers and the Right Ways of Honoring Them

A reflection on Mother's Day urges daily appreciation of mothers beyond cards and gifts. It discusses pride and shame over a mother’s education and attire, noting many people overlook sacrifice and effort behind motherhood and urging genuine gratitude and behavior aligned with a mother’s values.

Film Diva Denies Divorce Rumors With Charles Bryant

Min Naghneya, noted film actress, denied reports of an imminent divorce from Charles Bryant. The couple, married thirteen years, reportedly faced public tensions as they prepared to depart aboard the Aquitania.

Min Naghneya Maria Oly Ehvain Charles Bryant Aquitania

Treasury Plans for Record Printing of New Currency

Treasury announces a bold print program for next year with 200 million sheets of silk substrate, yielding 1.6 billion notes. shipments of 2,540,000 sheets are also contracted to arrive in three weeks. Officials say money production will exceed any prior year as a step to extend note life and reduce wear and tear.

Treasury Rent Bureau of Engraving and Printing Dewex Mage Builaine

Final Battle on Mine Union Pends in West Virginia

Federal judge William J. Haken weighs contempt proceedings against union officials in a looming Central resort confrontation. Trials may pivot on whether coal firms will back peace talks or resist, as the Easter Mine Workers brace for a duriaive showdown amid West Virginia disputes with a local burghnet company.

West Virginia Vonmsel Lits Burghnet Company Misers Tor Fay Ceieral Willian J. Haken camMenia Np Kanteallion Mod

Herbert Quick Dies in Missouri Hospital

Columbia Missouri May 10 Herbert Quick noted Berkeley Springs West Virginia author and editor died at the University of Missouri hospital from heart disease He was stricken while delivering a scheduled address for a journalism event on campus His death followed a week of illness and a long career as a writer and editor.

West Virginia University of Missouri Columbia, Ato Ila Waterwace Wandengerk

Rum Row Shifts Old Hun War Lords to Base

Coast guard readies for possible break by rum runners near New York and Chesapeake Bay as ships shift to safer waters. Admiral Gillard says crews will stand by and many vessels may try to outrun capture while patrols tighten from Virginia waters to Florida and the Gulf Coast.

Washington New York Gillard Coast Guard Smurglers Virginia Chesapeake Bay Yeandle Bay Sume Iqane Florida Gulf Cuba Brivah Islands

Los Angeles Navy Dirigible Returns Home From Porto Rico

The giant airship of the U S Navy sailed from Porto Rico and landed at Lakehurst Field. It was sighted overhead at 2 10 establishing a routine return after a long flight. The craft faced heavy air currents and carried crews dealing with fuel and atmospheric conditions during the voyage.

Los Angeles Giant Navy Dirigible Lakehurst Field Porto Rico Nagoeiated Press LAB Havy Dirigible Angeles Tony Morte Hico

Homing Pigeon Beats Airplane in French Race

Homing pigeons outran the airplane in a French race from Porin to Broacels. About 610 pigeons were released at Le Morget Ale dome near Pavly, and several reached Arangein before the event concluded.

Lunsegls le Morget Aledome Pavly

Farm Home Plan For Prison Families In West Virginia

Washington May 14 The Prisons' Relief Society president EB Krudding outlined plans for a farm home near the federal industrial institution for women at Alderson West Virginia. The society considers buying a 1200 acre tract between Hinton and Alderson to support a relief work. If Rockefeller foundation funds amounting to 500 000 are donated the program will proceed. otherwise the society will attempt to purchase the land itself for 60 000 dollars. The plan includes a 190 room house and several smaller dwellings for former prisoners and their families.

Hinton Alderson Ltudding Hie Rookefelies Foundation Dudding Tenatlys Pether Amaller

Kansas pardons will get airing in court

In Topeka on May 10 a duty to try Jonathan M. Davia a former Koveman on four charges of ligating a warden for Walter Grandy a convicted Hutchinson bank president will begin in district court. Defense and prosecution discuss juror testing for a day or five. Carl J. Peerson’s name appears with former Governor Davis but warrants say he will not be tried until later. Thyevis and chief counsel AL M. Hervey met at their cabin near Topeka.

Topeka Kas Jonathan M. Davia Koveman Walter Grandy Hutchinaon Tunight Carl J. Peersson Davis

Anchored ship burning in hold near Cave Canaveral

May 10. The freighter Mehtoan is anchored off Cave Canaveral about 10 miles north of here with a fire in its afterhold. W L White Clyde Line agency reports radio sightings of the blaze. officers and crew are said to be safe.

Empty bottles expose jail rum running plot in county

Sheriff's investigation into bootleg activity uncovers empty liquor bottles near the jail. A suspect, recently released, faces trial for alleged moonshine delivery and smuggling. Visitors and prison staff face increased searches as officials pursue the case.

Massey Smith Coast Guard Sharif Santa Jase

Germans Cut Down Reparations Debt Report

Berlin reports April reparations payments totaling 77.5 million marks with Britain receiving 99,000 marks and France 31 million marks. Paris notes Seymour Gilbert’s report showing France’s Dawes plan receipts reach 7.897 million gold marks since September 1994, totaling over 410 million paper francs for the French treasury.

Prency Berlin Germany Britain France Paris Seymour Parker Gilbert

Ritchie Protests U S School Board At Public Meeting

Governor Albert Ritchie of Maryland voiced opposition to federal influence over schools during a speech at the dedication of a memorial at St Francis Xavier church. He urged protection of local control and the establishment of a stronger state approach to education amid a state convention of the Amiri of Columbus.

Albert 2 Ritchie Maryland En Addeewa Tellgtoum St. Francis Navier Church Amiri of Colmmbux

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