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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1925

Page

10

Women Enthralled By English Horse Races Grow In Ownership

Newmarket England May 18 Nearly 300 women own flat or steeplechase horses in Britain with many more supporting racing. Mrs J B Brunel Cohen bought Hideaway after a 10 to 1 win at Ashford Pirate, paying 1700 dollars at auction. The Derby remains open to female competitors though no winner has yet been a woman.

Newmarket England British Isles J. B Brunel Cohen Kempton Ashford James Douglas Gainsborough

Diamond Dyes Color Things New Beautiul Home Tinting

Ad promotes Diamond Dyes for home tinting with a cold water dip and permanent colors. Claims 18-ounce packs simplify dyeing many fabrics including skirts, waists, dresses, stockings, sweaters, draperies, hangings, and more. Advises asking druggist for Diamond Dyes and specifying fabric type and material.

Andy

Women win Grand National and other races in wartime era

Dnoglan was fret woman to The Gaks with Lady Nelson winning the Grand National in SES and Mrs Henry Peel successful in the substitute race at WITH. Women owners dominate recent racing wins revealing strong contributions by Mrs Whitburn and others, while formal licenses for women as public trainers or Jockey Club riders remain absent, though discussions persist about future eligibility.

Dnoglan Lady Nelson Ses Henry Peel With Ars C. Sefer Whitburn Ehehth Whitburn Gulers Cea Alhele Lady Torrington City Sulerban Jeffrey J. Rudd Xustra Sykes Wilning Lord Derby Folita

London mayor overworks as outdoor life suffers

Sir Alfred Bower lord mayor of London complains of endless official duties leaving little time for fresh air or exercise. He describes 15 hour workdays with court duties and many mariste rial obligations, stating he is not the man he was before becoming mayor. Princess abandons throne to become parlor maid in Capetown English home. She plans to study further and become a teacher missionar y.

London Gibert Sullivan Sword Alfred Bower Mayuria Alfred Jordi Capetown Barynil England

Judge Bishop Keeps Push for State Name Change

Roane county judge William H. Bishop of Spencer reaffirmed his plan to take a joint resolution to restore the old state name Kunnywhat. He noted Kanawha as the equivalence but believes a name change could win voter support within two years and invited interested parties to write him.

Wim William H Spencer Roane County House of Delegates Bishop Beciares Kanawha Bishon Fayerakin Pocahontan Cor Praparad

German Singers Invading London for May Engagements

A group of German sopranos and tenors will perform in London over several months under conductor Bruny Wadler. The roster includes Barbara Kerp Delia Reinhardt and others from major European opera houses. Repertoire features Wagner operas and Strauss works, with Fernand beyond listing.

Dresden Germany Gerais London Doyent Burden Mubieh Bruny Wadler Waco Suive Metropolitan Oper of News York Barbara Kerp Delia Reinhardt Frisirieh Sehorr Fritt Bender Mumion Opera Fach Cynoty Amsterdam Opera Uta Higers Helene Widterwm Berlin Rite Schubert Hamburg Leeurlts Melchior Trayteuths Aduara Habviel Tawhoe Munich Lotte Richard Mayr Maria Olesewska Emil Semp~per

Telephone Concerts Latest Radio Fad in Boston

Boston May 9 telephone concerts emerge as a radio fad as city hall staffers try to listen by dialing the receiver. Frank Barrett in charge of the heating plant reports a hoax involving Edwin French. The incident narrows to a misconnected line and failed radio receiver search.

Frank Barrett Boston City Hall Boston City Hall Etty Messenaer Edwin French

Good Will Tourists Welcome in West Virginia Cities

Charleston business leaders toured the state last week, receiving warm welcomes in Beckley Huntington Clarksburg Parkersburg and other towns. Editorials praised the visit as fostering better business relations and regional fellowship, noting the Charleston chamber's concert and efforts to unite communities along the new highways.

Charleston Chamber of Ceommerce Che Tawna Raptian Hyawiy Nelehbor Phe Seeley Pigt-Ho Wes Chyie Gsirife Selahnesa Beckley March Huntington Parkersburg Clarksburg Fairmont Buckhannon Conmurce Charlestoniana Chemsatees Tangigal Rudiforium Elis’ Club Hire Clarksburs Orient Marco Polo Columbus Geclf Rhodes Oxford Jay Charles Charlegeton

Famine in Jassers London Musicians Demand Higher Pay

There are not enough jassers musicians to meet the demand here. Those now working ask 800 to 1650 a week.

Jassers London Enompe Jexz

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