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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1925
Page
2
Five prisoners disappeared from Huntington city jail after a walk out last night. The police were told two theories on the method used to break free. One says the key was left in the door and inmates unlocked it at midnight. The other, that paper jammed the lock prevented securing the bolt, then a piece of metal moved the bolt. No clues on their whereabouts by noon today.
Detroit Minti companies and others file charters and stock details in Columbus and Wheeling. dissolution filed for Busd in Box and Lumber in Wheeling. Mountain State Lodge promotes peace in Charleston. patent and trademark actions noted in Wheeling. bond holders seek protection in Harrison County court as Hudson Coal receivers operate in Reenel and nearby districts. A missing child case from Wheeling is also reported with police appeal.
In Houston Texas Senator Bingham decries aviation progress as stifled by ignorance and government interference. He urges Bureau of navigation reforms and federal subsidies to reduce air travel costs, claiming advertising support boosts the industry and national growth.
Malevolent poultry mystery surrounds Tae Tena and Te as a village reports a series of odd hen disturbances. Local authorities investigate suspicious noises and scattered clues amid a foggy evening.
A damaged OCR note outlines plans for illustrated teacher handbooks featuring the state capitol building, the governor, the West Virginia state flag, the Great Seal, and the state power, with references to patriotic themes and American threats.
John A. Garrett Montgomery County state attorney received an 11 year imprisonment after pleading guilty to multiple charges of embezzlement in circuit court. Fifty four indictments were pending against him, with another indictment accusing him of perjury. Special Prosecutor Buhic offered details of the case.
In a court statement the state attorney notes liens involved in various cases. He reported losses exceeding $4 through embezzlement and related acts.
New York May 12 Police Commissioner Richard Enright urged world wide cooperation in fighting crime at the opening session of the third biennial international justice conference. He said nations should forget rivalries to combat crime together. About 500 representatives from police departments in civilized countries and major United States and Canada cities attended.
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