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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1925

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Amundsen Polar Rescue Efforts Intensify At Spitzbergen

Reports from Spitzbergen On May 2 5 observers mark the fourth day without word from the Amundsen Eielson expedition. Experts express dwindling hopes yet voices vary on whether Amundsen reached the pole and may be returning by ice lanes or overland. Naval figures weigh possible rescue routes and risks amid renewed Arctic storm conditions.

James FB Ganetic Alliance Kings Bay Spitzbergen Steamer Farm Mongun London Gib Blite Oxford Bole Amundsen Herth Pole Tee Tnepans Amondern Spitawerden Arctic Liverpool Frank Arthur Worsley Shackleton Endurance Worsley Worsles K. Pestrud Pole Amundsens South Pole North Pole Isaac Nowan American Geological Society New York Alanka Amundgen Terra Firma Noren

Citizens push for daylight savings ordinance

Charlestown business leaders yesterday voiced strong support for a daylight savings proposal. Henry Putney and Max Frankenberger urged favorable action noting warmer afternoons and cooler mornings, while several ward residents indicated broad backing though some caution persists about timing and public explanation.

Henry Kustney Etry Ecouncilipan

Miner Nabbed in Blast Quiz at Glendale Mine

In Moundsville on May 25 police arrested Aax Gibb, president of Glendale local United Mine Workers, at his home on a charge of intimidation of men working in Marshall county mines. Sixteen miners, two wives, and others are detained without bond after explosions rocked Glendale mining camp earlier today. Evidence pointed to dynamite under homes as investigators followed muddy footprints to the home of Alex Chesman, who is sought on a charge of intimidation. his wife also faces drug and possession charges amid the inquiry.

Moundsville Aax Gibb Glendale United Mine Workers Marshall County Marehall County Vt R Brackus Poloaki Fred McNich Alex Chesian Thery Chesman Chesman Waa McNich Saya Gibbys Cheaman Charles Dur

Nine Vote Margin Gives Harvey C Taylor Mayor in City

In a close municipal election in Nuttnington West Virginia May 9 the official canvass will determine the mayoral result. Democratic Harvey C Taylor led with 9 vote margin over Republican Warder Wy. Wilkin and Neat. Murphy, Democrat, ran second with L287 for mayor.

Harvey C. Taylor White Yiech and Murphy the Gazette Taylor Neat Patie Rity Camimiasionens Ddrimecratty Adiheree Tomar Veter Torniwr Unites Omtidon Ty Ding Hort Teksty Meath Patling Volee Javren Murphy Watte Miner Stuoe Mat Miser Floyd Chipman Q. T. Duntee Tin School Board Thema J. Lolderby Republicana Gec Johnson Wy ‘Iy Kuney

Court remands Coronado coal case to district court

The Supreme Court sent the Coronado coal case back to the Western Arkansas district court with instructions to determine if Telet No 21 of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union and certain individuals were guilty of restraining interstate commerce and violating the Sherman act. The court previously eliminated the international union from the proceedings and found insufficient evidence of participation in the alleged conspiracy.

Associated Priest Washington Coronado Coal Casey Western Arkansas District Court Supreme Court United Ming Workers of America Wnions Algordars Gedalon International District No. 2 Eapoala Agaive Yoal Company Suatien Taft

Original Field Notes Locate Marmet Road Found

Investigators report finding the principal engineer Crozet's field notes for locating the 14 mile Marmet Road from South Malden to Cabin Creek. The notes, copied by the researchers, include maps and surveys and reference neighboring turnpikes and the Kanawha region. The article recounts the 1824 start of Crozet’s work and notes his long tenure in Virginia before 1847.

Marmet Road Mack A. Huggess Ing Thos Gazette Richmond Choy Liles, Puyytin Kanawha South Malden Cabin Creek Chogiet Nate Crozet Wirkinta Hanagan Trenehann Nenoleen Alps Napoleon

Evolution Case Set for July 10 in Scopes Trial

Dayton Tenn May 26 The Scopes trial on illegal teaching of human origins in public schools resumes July 10. Judge and defense urged court to stay date as proceedings focus on the legality of teaching Darwinism in public classrooms.

Dayton Tenn John Thomas Scopes Wrrand Jay Bn Tenneson Cartaly Trent Ut Lennesson Hicka Weir Willis Jennings Revie United State of Aleta

Concern Buys Out Overholt Plant In Pittsburgh Area

May 24 report states Concern purchases 1,800,000 gallons of whiskey and 20 acres with 14 buildings on Pittsburgh outskirts from Overholt interests. Deal valued at about 5 million dollars, announced by Park and Tilford executives.

Park and Tilford York Oc Zaronk David Ac Hehulte ME Bark and Tilford Skinty Pittyburgh Schulte

Hall of Fame's Newest Members at NYU

Five individuals are inducted into Amerveron Hall of Fame at New York University. General William Sherman, actress Charlotte Cughmat, jurist John Minrenall, writer Twarrlet Beecher Sta, and Asa Gray are named as notable pioneers in American history.

Amverson New York University William ‘Tecumsel Sherman Charlotte Cughmat Hall of Fame John Minrenall J4 Ehlet Allerigan Hlatery Twarrlet Beecher Rome Asa Gray Waa Bolontal Ony Potalle The U. S

Defense test planned for July 4 in Washington

President Cughdantomy rejects Armistice Day as trial date and backs a July 4 demonstration to showcase defense preparations. Officials weigh educational value and need for wider support, with plans to mobilize machinery and instructive drills ahead of the fifty-third anniversary of Washington’s birth.

Washington Cughdantomy War Department Arniletica Hinfred Elmer Nuvie Otc Davie Awnillfoury Couliive Pemthing Hile di- Feothin St. Minics

Modernists Win Plan To Boost Sales Tax At Convention

The Presbyterian General Assembly in Columbus votes 1,006 in favor of a plan to merge with the Congregational Church and to pursue closer cooperation and possible union. Debate centers on fundamentalist trends and the fate of church doctrines as officials debate taxation and emergency building funding.

Associated Press Columbus Presbyterian General Doel al. Hayden Mereland Presbyterian Church Henry Nickland Germantown Philadelphas Les Mascarines Civl Canada J. Duncan Harley White Fish Assembly Tha Harry Smersen Fosdick Ee First Churen

Revenue and firearms bills pace Maryland legislature

The joint revenue committee pushed a package to raise state income through higher auto and other taxes and to fund road work, while a firearms bill by Sen Wright Hugus tightens licensing and requires state police permits. The bills were debated as committees reorganized and new members appointed, with tensions over the governor’s program and codification plans surfacing.

Joint Revenue Committee Harrowo Nnance Milttee Brewater Seeslova Virginia Board of Control Aso Vormmuttes State Tar Association Bar Marocias von Ti Romnnasion Senate House Executive Council State Bar Association House of Derogates Wright Hugus Senate Judiciary Committee Te Platol Dry Tn M. Robinson Goverejane Rye Senatore White Jonngon Willie Tifghland Wna Deen Wominlttes Goveernor Lemtalme Ius Evers Ower Ral Mor Billa Hugue Cannon

Who's president teachers inquire on Aleutian island

May 28. The bureau of education received a letter from teachers stationed at Ummak, a settlement of the Aleutian Islands. The teachers in the Alaska service have not heard the result of the November election.

Unnak Aleutian Islands Wwashington Bureau of Education The Department of the Interiar Wats Agkodaw Ummak Aleutian

Shepherd Jury Brings Battle Over Murder Trial

May 25 coverage of the Shepherd murder case as jurors are selected for William Darling Shepherd accused of poisoning opponents with subtle methods and typhoid germs. The day features witness clashes between Robert A Crowe the citizen attorney and William Scott Stewart defense chief, with 73 jurors excused for biases and a second special panel attempted.

PAGO William Darling Shepherd William Nelson MaClinterk Robert A. Crowe Ettizen William Scott Stewart Wither Aldo Dee Wis Philadelphia Robert White Yenve Joseph Savame White

Van Swarengen Testify This Week At Public Rose Show

Community rose show opens at noon with public viewing despite cold weather. Rose growers plan to exhibit, special plow order ensures exhibitors on hand, admission starts at noon, garden club sponsors preservation campaign for native wildflowers amid dogwood season rollout and public awareness efforts.

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