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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1925
Page
9
In New York City the arrival of warm weather launches Park Row into a bustling street bazaar nicknamed Newspaper Row. hawkers hawk watches radios dictionaries balloons toys and more, shouting flashy sales pitches and using tricks to draw crowds from dawn until nightfall.
Francine Lereimers, once a Broadway star, sues Don Conrad for divorce amid an odd city street scene. The crowd gathers around hawkers selling coins and goods, while police hesitate to ban sidewalk peddling. The tale frames love, divorce, and quirky livelihoods in a bustling urban vignette.
Mayor W W Wertz said assurances from Governor Howard existed that the relocation of state offices would begin the latter part of the week. Delays and planning for loading office equipment, paving Washington Street, and connecting with the extension will push completion into weeks ahead.
A federal inquiry opened May 14 to study new tetraethyl gasoline additives and their health risk. More than 100 experts from major universities and agencies discussed preliminary health findings and possible public safeguards amid reports linking the compound to fatalities at a Bayonne plant.
Three brothers Fred Dunreaw Alec and Joseph, long separated since childhood, are planning a reunion at Campello with relatives in Minnesota Quebec Chicago Malone NY. The goal is to reunite the family and consolidate ties while arranging practical matters and travel.
A testimonial notes how a simple preparation relieved stomach trouble and improved an ailing brother, claiming it removed mucus and inflammation. The writer cites rapid improvement and recommends the remedy to many others, asserting one dose proves its efficacy.
Plan for weekly prayer meeting at Calvary Church urging all men to attend tonight’s session. Attendance rising with emphasis on this newsline and added features at each meeting. In Hartes MW absence, Pastor Til M. Jenkins leads, dinner for workers to follow, with a focus on Jesus Shipped from Gossiping in local context. Prior to the prayer meet, the youth group holds its monthly executive meeting to discuss plans for sending delegates to the B A convention in Indianapolis.
Beckley records a population surge near 10 000 within a three mile radius and city officials forecast the metro area exceeding 5 990 residents. The May term of the veteran circuit court convened with Judge Maxwell presiding and several cases scheduled for hearing. Hospital reports say Frank M Foote, injured in a moving tractor incident, shows improvement in recovery. Attorney J Bowling Jones Jr joins work with William I. File in Beckley while Davis of Fayetteville heads to the state dental meeting. Father Wrand informs Wolverhampton authorities after his fourteen year old daughter disobeyed him.
May 19 Wesleyan College defeated Potomar State in tennis. Stevens, West Virginia intercollegiate champion, won a singles match. the Cats swept the rest. Scores included 6-2 8-2 and 6-4 6-2 in various singles and doubles battles.
On May 18 three Japanese runners completed a grueling Tokyo to Niigata race covering 300 miles in five days. The endurance feat marks one of the era's most remarkable displays of stamina as the trio maintained steady paces and exchanged lead positions across the long course.
Three runners endured a grueling ascent through a mountainous route, facing storms, sleet, and snow over five days. The harsh conditions pushed them to the limit as they neared Nilwata, with fatigue nearly rendering them unable to continue.
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