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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1925

Page

11

Dawes Plan Creates New Problems by Its Success

British economist Sir Josiah Stamp works on a solution as Dawes plan reparations balances pile up in the Reichsbank. Allies fear transfers in goods risk home industries while German cupid ity and allied demands spark cautious maneuvers before Britain’s return to the gold standard.

David M. Church Eqndon Stesels Reichsbank Sir Josiah Stamp Brussels Sinternational Chamber of Commerce aJype Josiah Great Britain

Student Dudley dies during college picnic outing

Vernon Myers Hubert Moss Russell Parsons Russell Thom Clay Crouse O P Jamison Irwin Shirey Fred among fresh men at a Montgomery college. The picnic at Hawks Nest 19 miles east saw the group gather for lunch and a camp fire. Dudley, seen with a bottle, vanished into shadows and was later found dead at the base of a cliff after a search by classmates and guides. Francis Garden, sister of the student, notified his parents. B C Cooper undertaker aided the rescue. Dudley was a popular dramatics leader and active in college life.

Contloerd Vernon Myers Hubert Moss Russell Parsons Russell Thom Clay Crouse O. P. Jamison Irwin Shirey Fred Hawks Nest Montgomery Dudley Salis Guides Familiier Ansted Zeeck Francis Garden O. Caldwell Boncar B. C. Cooper Hla College

Identify Drowned Body As That of Ohio Fireman

The body found in the Ohio river near Cincinnati was identified as Don Lyne a fireman from Jetta Ohio aboard the United States ship Merritt, drowned near Huntington weeks ago. Announcement of identification was made by P M Trippe United States in charge of Huntington.

Huntington Ohio River Cincinnsi Don Lyne Jetta Ohio United Ies Merritt P.M. Trippe United States

West Virginia Trade Tour Highlights Growth Prospects

The Good Will party toured West Virginia stressing agricultural development and industrial diversification beyond coal and gas. They praised 4-H work at Jacksons Mills, pledged Kanawha County cottage building, and raised over 3150 for subscriptions aided by a Remington portable typewriter donation and a prize drawing.

Staten West Virginia Jacksons Mills Charleston Kanawha T. ¥. McGuvran Kanawha County Good Will B. &. Froetor Remington Typewriter John Morgan

Giles Fayette and Kanawha Turnpike Company Incorporation

The article outlines an act to incorporate The Giles Fayette and Kanawha Turnpike Company with powers to widen and improve a 60 foot right of way, fund capital up to seventy thousand dollars, survey routes, and report costs. It notes turnpike law compliance and public access duties, plus a Norfolk Gazette editorial stance on informing readers. A short legal note mentions a UK vehicle case where a cyclist was freed after an accident with a bedy carriage due to night visibility.

Pame Ouedee Giles, Fayette and Kanawha Turnpike Company Vaid Auld Company 14 General Assembly of Virginia Aillen, Fayette and Kanawha Turnpkcn Nuy Gazette

Flying Ebony and the Rain Covered by a Flood of Misfortune

The article recalls Flying Ebony’s dramatic race with trainer Sande, where rain halted the event and wrecked gowns and fortunes of spectators. Amid chaos, Flying Ebony’s ownership, the jockey, and Sande faced losses as the crowd dispersed in despair, with discussion of a mount and a failed bid for Quatrain.

Arilvty New York Saturn Lanse Sande

Psychic research attracts great minds says Carrington

William Teta reports from New Ystely that Ipsychic research draws leading thinkers as interest grows in mental meditation and happiness. Foreward by H Carrington cites ecstasy through meditation and claims telepathy and living photographs prove psychic phenomena are advancing beyond belief. He notes research aims to map mental universes and the hidden realities behind visible life.

William Teta New Ystely Peone Mouser Kearch Foreward H. Carrington American Society For T'syehblent Tinarch Carrington Rossan Kent Aléximders Cryworld Hreares Coalinen

Prosecutor signals no new charge for New York scribe

Fairmont May 16 Prosecuting Attorney M W Ogden said a grand jury likely will not return an indictment against New York newspaper man Coleman held for intimidation at the Grant Town mine of the New England Fuel and Transportation Co. About 219 pickets gathered and 11 leaders were arrested, including Coleman who posted $200 bond.TA Emap a United Mine Workers attorney was also arrested and released on $1000 bond. Congress and sheriffs commented on the events noting courtesy to media amid the unrest.

Associated Press Fairmont M. W. Ogden McAllister Grant Town Lythia Mora Sac John ) Riggins Thos O Coleman Grand Emap United Ming Workers Shawn sheri@m New York New Aid

Farmers Embargo Railroad in Protest on Daylight Saving

Farmers object to daylight saving and threaten actions against the railroad. Sterling and ministers rally support as dairy farmers pledge to withhold milk shipments, while jockeys and trainers plot impact of a derby outcome on funds and reputations.

Locals Win Exultant Relay and Sprint Showin’ at Parkersburg

Parkersburg hosts a bruising dual meet with West Virginia freshmen led by Dan DAluto and Blau berR in sprint and broad jump events. Parsons High topped long-standing Kernburg 1923 record as Mountaineer freshmen showed strong all round.

Ile Parkersbure Keay Marsons Ryek Parkersbace McGi Soundsville Blauberr Aimto Gwinn St. Matyas

Caseys to Hold Election Monday Knights of Columbus

Fourth degree Knights of Columbus assembly No 771 of Charleston plans a Monday night election for a family navigator aid of faithful captain. The presiding officer will be William W. Maginnis who returns to Virginia next month, while A. J. Nassamer has moved to Chile. A short business session and buffet luncheon will precede the fourth degree advancement.

Doren Knights of Columbus of Charleston Nuyty Wator William WW. Maginnis Fergeening Virginia A. J. Nassamer Chile

Farmers Tap Daily Radio Exercise Routine Across States

A radio program from San Francisco broadcasts morning physical culture for farmers ending at 7. Families attend at homes while milking cows and discussing wellness. Some farmers request earlier hours for milking but the station keeps the 7 am start. The program reaches many states with 20 000 participants across ages and genders and even a 70 year old Civil War veteran.

San Franciso Californie Farmere Clusa Walstiina Yountville Cal Ick Bellinghton Wash

How About Your Taxes Conturd fenin Pace One

A fragment from a 1920s West Virginia column discusses tax burdens and legislative spending. It criticizes insurance monopolies and budget waste, notes proposed reform to allow mutual companies, and urges proportional tax payments by individuals and corporations to curb lavish government spending. It highlights Coolidge remarks and questions on state expenditures.

Lane Samia West Virginia

Four Aces and a Fatal Fall On Carrier Sara

An elderly sailor named Joseph Harvey Toinom fell dead after drawing four aces aboard the new aircraft carrier Sara and the vessel cost 45 million dollars. The report, mixing scattered figures from New Jersey to Ohio and beyond, notes the ship and a dramatic aviation context with a backdrop of unclear seismic or transport references.

Manzanillo Uot Joseph Harvey Inom Pelgor

Obituary Notices for Mrs H J McCormick and A Trevillian

Obituary notices report the death of Mrs H J McCormick of Covington Va and formerly Lucy Burnett a longtime long distance operator for the C I Tely-Phone company. Also announced is the death of A Trevillian of Huntington a brother of H Trevillian of Columbia avenue Charleston noted as widely known here.

Hy PL McCormick Henry Cudner H. J. Ales Cormick Covington McCormick C. & I Tely- Phone Lucy Burnett A. J. Previllien Ward A. Trevillian Huntington H. §. Trevillian Columbia Avenue Charleston

Judge to Rule on Strike Matters Tuesday

In Wheeling today Judge Baker planned to clear up all strike injunction issues by Tuesday morning. He will decide whether United Mine Workers officials including John Lewis face another injunction sought by the Virginia Pittsburgh Coal company, after a prior ruling allowed peaceful persuasion.

Associated Press Wheeling W. the Baker Federal District Court Today John JL. Lewis United Mince Workers Theat Wirtslnia-Pittsburgh Coal ‘Company Court of Appeals Thomas Townsend United Mine Workers Baker John&. Howard Comepany Attemera Intal

Middle West Storm Brings Fire, Rain and Wind Damage

Heavy rain and strong winds swept the middle west causing forest fires and property losses reaching hundreds of thousands. Oklahoma and Missouri suffered hardest with power cuts and damaged wires, while northern Minnesota saw smoldering fires ease as frost threatened the north. Jamestown reported ice and street flooding. Norman Oklahoma was isolated as three houses burned and rail lines damaged. Columbia Missouri tallied property damage at 204000 and Booneville Missouri at 50000.

Cricago Middle-Weat Minnesota Middlewest Jamestown Norman Okio Oklahoma City Oklahoma Columbia Missouri Booneville

Pritt Testimony Involving Graham Shooting Case

Witnesses describe confrontation at a cash center room where a wounded man stated Pritt killed him and Graham claimed he was dying. WW M Sparkes located the pistol away from the Graham home where a razor was found, with state testimony noting possible causation.

Page Cash Center Feot Graham Pritt M. Sparkes

Fragmented 19th century ad notices and odd court excerpt

A garbled collection of historical text mentions a razor cut incident, a first degree verdict, and references to a Copenhagen era crime. It also contains real estate ads for a four room house on Kemp Avenue priced at 4500 dollars and listings from the Charleston National Bank Building with phone numbers.

Graham Convinetton Pritt Guarder i Iscal Court Nousew Wilson Boll Charleston National Bank Kemp Avenge Lemiz

For Sale Thru Guthrie & Son

Property listing notes a sale through Guthrie and Son offering comparisons of Latint totals and costs in Luna Park near May and around Charleston. The ad hints at advantages of early contact to discuss rounding, property details, and related opportunities.

Luna Park Charleston

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