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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1925
Page
1
Third Day Fails to Bring News From Polar Expedition amid rough ice and cloudy skies. Amundsen Ellsworth planes may linger at the pole for observations if weather allows while awaiting a safe landing spot and return route. Newsmen and crew at Spitsbergen monitor meteorology and ice conditions as tension rises.
From Kings Bay Spitzbergen May 24 observers aboard the steamer Farm report calm seas and clear skies while the Hobbs and urn lie at anchor in Danes Inlet. Anxiety rises over 48 hours without news of the Amundsen Neworth Aers as two ships ride the Danes Passage awaiting word.
Tokyo May 24 reports state another assassination bid targeted General Masataro Fukuda, commander in the Tikse district during martial law after the 1923 earthquake. A bullet narrowly missed as Fukuda dined in Fukuoka. motive cited linked to Sakaye Tsugi killings.
The report says President Coolidge recovered from an illness after an attack and traveled aboard the Mayflower with his two doctors, Major James Count and Commander Deel T' Boom, down the Potomac River. The party anchored for the night and planned to return to the city the following morning.
A church board of Christian education repudiated claims attacking Hays and allied film makers, stating cooperation with Hays and a sympathetic approach. The official notice clarified that an unauthorized statement circulated, asserting policy beyond the board’s position.
Three men were killed and others injured when an express train left the rails near Hornell New York after derailing at a crossing on Maple Avenue. Richardson and Lounsherny were reported among the dead with details unclear. Passengers were described as shaken with investigators examining the wreck and cause.
A Pall Cabaret dancer named Miss Fuller was found dead after a fall from the fifth floor at the Motel Rieding. Police said witnesses heard a scream and a commotion in the courtyard as fellow dancers gathered outside the hotel.
In Winthrop Me on Tuesday night Miss Alda Heyward was murdered. A. Kirby remained at large as police and a vigil by American Legion members and townsfolk hunted through neighboring woods. A suitcase found in Portland suggested he fled toward Augusta, Mechanicks, Vassalboro, North Turner, and Rome, but leads proved groundless. Miss Heyward was buried at dawn as Governor Ridgway offered prayers for the capture of the killer, while Mrs Eminich was wounded but not yet able to speak.
In a contested election within the Presbyterian Church in America, Charles Ve Framan of Princeton University is elected moderator over Wilt Jens Ming Begath after a lengthy nomination process. The denomination’s action comes as it contemplates relations with other groups and considers future leadership directions.
Five people died in a series of auto crashes during a stormy night. Victims include Huy Newhard, 17, student, and Mary Newhand, 24, teacher, with several others injured and identified only by partial names in fragile reports. Authorities noted a grim toll as investigators traced the sequence of wrecks across the region.
The American Legion directs welfare work under fear of German threats, supporting dependent children and families with a $5,600,000 fund. Notable officers and members listed include national commander at the time, regional leaders, and auxiliary officials from towns such as Hudson and Austin.
An Austrian government notice states Adolph Thar, former leader of a Bavarian faction, is deemed stateless after deportation. He faced five years in prison for treason and remains linked to events surrounding the beer cellar incident in Munich two years ago. The Triumvirate government may grant Reich citizenship.
The extraordinary session opens amid a divided legislature and Governor Gore push to raise revenues. Reports indicate efforts to broaden the tax base with a graduated income tax and adjustments to sales and license taxes to fund roads and state needs.
The article notes a rising backlog in the Supreme Court with thousands of cases awaiting action. It cites a 64 year high in filings, 1461 cases already, and warns numbers may exceed prior records before the term ends in June.
A fragmented report notes uncertainty over the fate of Macri amid a global cold snap that chilled regions from the East to the West. Weather disruptions, thunder storms, and unusually low temperatures disrupted May 20 forecasts, with records set for coldest May conditions in recent history.
fragmented OCR reports Richland mines seeking receivers for the land filling coal company. Officials mention liabilities, market slumps, and a plan to preserve operations amid a troubled regional coal trade.
An unnamed report notes potential oil prospects around Edward Island with mentions of exploration and related industrial activity. It references regional figures and organizations, including Iowa trading groups and named individuals, amid broader discussions of energy options and preliminary campaign contexts.
A May grand jury in Rhea County convened in special session to decide if Dayton high school teacher John T. Scopes violated Tennessee law by teaching evolution. State officials, led by Judge John T. Houston, may issue an indictment charging Scopes with violating the statute. Walter White, superintendent, testified the textbook was used. Scopes identified as the teacher. Defense argues constitutional issues, while the prosecution presses for a quick case in circuit court.
A party including A Cole of Shererti Coa and Ward of Columban attended a visit by Charles G Dawes brother of the Vice President. The group toured local business sites and met with community leaders during a brief stay in New ath.
A sudden wave of winter swept regions north of Leningrad with subzero temperatures and deep snow reaching the White Sea. The return of winter is described as unprecedented for the period. In southern Russia continuous rains flood Rostov and surrounding streets, homes, and factories.
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