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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1925

Page

14

Park Equipment Ruling Is Made In Public Park Safety

The supreme court affirmed a Tas Lor county ruling in Edna S Warden v city of Grafton, saying parks must exercise ordinary care in maintaining mechanical recreation apparatus after a finger amputation from a ring snag on a chute. Other decisions involved fraternal society remedies, labor strikes, and various civil appeals across Kanawha, Marion, Mineral, Keyser and other counties.

Supreme Court Taslor County Edna S Warden Grafton Petit =uith Tucker County Kelly Keyser Ette County Genera] Electric Company H. Martin Kanawha County W. OW. Knight Ch Coal Company Marion County George Millensen Hulas Lamp Mineral County Maryland Finance Company Peoples Bank of Keyser

Insurance tax hike eyed by West Virginia lawmakers

Experts say a roughly 200000 revenue boost from raising the gross premiums tax on foreign insurers would touch nearly all policy-holders in West Virginia. Legislation filed in both houses by the select joint revenue committee seeks to raise revenue, with many policies carrying mutual or participating elements. The proposed tax increase would likely lower dividends paid by the companies.

West Virginia Select Joint Revenue Committee Mutual

No More Dandruff Hair Treatment Ad

An old advertisement touts Parisian Sage as the fastest safe cure for dandruff and scalp buildup. It claims to destroy the germ causing dandruff, promises relief for resting hair, and urges readers to ask Bentt Brag or any druggist for Parisian Sage with a guarantee.

Tax on Insurance Proposals Sparks Interstate Debate

A draft measure proposes a new levy on insurance premiums, with opponents arguing it shifts tax burden to citizens and hinders domestic firms. Supporters say foreign insurers would fund policyholders and reinvest through loans and dividends, while retaliatory effects on West Virginia firms and potential growth slowdowns are debated.

Black Continues Docket Clean-Up In Intermediate Court

Judge Henry K. Black continued to clear the misdemeanor docket as six cases were disposed. Emily’s friends secured in the state case against Homer Cust, William Hibbard, and John Cloxton for operating moonshine on Diedmont road last March. Hibbard and Cash were fined 100 dollars and four months in jail. Cloxton paid 100 dollars and received three months. Albert Marian was continued to June with a 10 dollar bond. Nite Dunlap posted 1,000 dollars with B G. Brown surety. Joseph Workman was discharged due to no indictment.

Henry K. Black EmIly Homer Cust William Hibbard John Cloxton Diedmont Road Hibbard Cash Cloxton Pai J.T. Marien Nite Dunlap B G. Brown Joseph Workman

Ford Trust Case Continued in Mississippi Chancery Court

The 12 million dollar penalty suit against Ford Motor Co. by W. J. Miller, Mississippi revenue agent, for alleged antitrust violations, was postponed sixty days in Hinds County Chancery Court to allow garnishment parties more time to complete their returns. In Tokyo, two elderly women age 110 and 111 are identified as the oldest living in Japan, tracing births to 1815 around the Waterloo event.

Tackson Miss Ford Motor Company W. J. Miller Atate Tates Mississippi Chancery Court Hinds County Toda Japan Tokyo Reveras Waterloo Trane N Matsu Koyama

Crossword Puzzle Teems With Curious Word Fragments

A scrambled cross word puzzle text presents a jumble of clues and partial phrases. The readable segments hint at diverse terms from fossils to celestial bodies, with scattered names and foreign words, all interwoven in a chaotic OCR read that limits clear interpretation.

Fragmented notice hints at local event and chaos

The readable fragments describe a chaotic scene with mentions of a schedule, some names, and hurried plans. References to locations and groups appear garbled, leaving unclear specifics but suggesting a public notice or community update amid confusion.

Electrical Men Urge Water Power Development

Members of the Electric League of West Virginia urged development of water power and adoption of a revised electric code at a meeting. The league seeks cooperation among electrical firms and the public, with officers including FL Skinner, RC Baker, and G B Moir. Members span multiple WV electric and utility firms and associates.

TT Puwee West Virginia Electric League of WY Mesan Ity Council Cos Epernia Real Estate Board FL Skinner West Virginia Wairr & Electric Company

Reach London on walk around world taindon

Trundling wheelbarrow carrying cooking uten sila and other apparatus, Mr and Mrs J Te Rowx, South Africans, arrived in Lonsan on a walking tour around the world. They started in Johannesburg in 1922 and have traversed Africa, Egypt, and Europe, with more planned to America, New Zealand, Australia, and Asia. They have already covered about 7,840 miles on record.

London Taindon Mra Dy J Te Rowx Lorsan Johannesburg Italy Switzerland France Belgium Holland England America New Zealand Australia China Japan Idia

Fragmented OCR sports note on weight classes and scores

A garbled OCR fragment references weights 186 pounds and 189 pounds and a 3e or three point score. It lacks clear names, teams, dates, or outcomes, rendering a precise summary impossible from the readable text.

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