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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1925

Page

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City Unites in Paying Tribute to All Veterans

Charleston observes Memorial Day with living veterans chairing events, a parade through downtown, and services at Kanawha River bridge and Spring Hill cemetery. Spanish War veterans lead, with support from American Legion and local bands, as streets glow with flags and poppies.

John Brawley American Legion Mem Legion Huttle Civil Way Kanawha River Juncheon Axodun Charleston Thayer John A. Thayer Namp W. D. Greetham United States Naval Ordnance Plant South Charleston Broad Kahawha Tarough Capitol Annex W. W. Wertz Cope L. & Roach United States BH. B. Cornwell National Guard G. Hulsiger H. T. Chapin Hudnall B.anare Knights of Columbus Band of Young Blundon Woman’s Relief Corps Confedvermnis Kanawha Kana- John Wons Agas Gharleston Automobile Club Gervics Cemeters Ordar Riarcellus Horn America Co. Bend Beverly Broun United States Jwarlne Attorney Broun

First Week of Special Session Yields Little Progress

Lawmakers made only limited headway in the opening week of the extraordinary session. Debates centered on funding roads and state institutions, with speculation that a gasoline tax or small gross sales tax increases could provide needed revenue. Protest telegrams flooded Charleston as officials rejected administration budget figures.

Capitol Charleston

Nation Joins in Tribute to Vets Across Memorial Day Observance

President Coolidge led Memorial Day ceremonies in Washington with an Arlington cemetery address. Services honored more than 50,600 fallen soldiers and sailors at multiple cemeteries and at soldiers homes. A sailors’ wreath and a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier marked the tribute.

Associated Plans Washington Biay National Capital Coolidge Arington Cemetery U. S Grampus

DR PORTERFIELD NEAR DEATH AFTER PARALYSIS ATTACK

Dr A Potterfield a longtime Charleston druggist suffered a paralysis at his Quarrierscraft home at 7 30 yesterday morning He was reported in dangerous condition last night with hopes still held He collapsed at breakfast and was taken to his room on Doctor Tra Champe His left side was affected He had run the Capitol and Virginin streets corner business for more than 50 years in partnership with the late Dr F A Thomee and continued solo after Thomee's death

A. Potterfield Charleston Enid Tra Champe Charlenten Patternjell Capitol Virginin Streets Yvara F. A.thomee biomHelt

France Honors American Dead in Joint Memorial Day Ceremony

In Paris and across France, memorial services paid tribute to American soldiers and sailors who fell in the war. French officials, war orphans, and schoolchildren laid flowers at white crosses as French troops saluted and priests joined chaplains in benedictions. American and French leaders observed the ceremonies, with Strong expressions of Franco American solidarity.

Associated Press Paris Alerica Deed France Tri-Polar Stara and Stripes Premier Painiere Messige United States Gouraud Debeney Etail Une Myron Lt. Herrick Suresnes Hanes Thore Rheims Willes Wellesley

Prominent Parkersburg Manufacturer Jumps to Death

Clyde C. Bose, 45, heads National Woolen Mills, a Parkersburg magnate. He leapt from a hotel balcony around 11:10 AM, dying from neck and back injuries after letters in his pocket suggested self harm. Coroners ruled suicide. his widow and two children from a prior marriage survive.

Parkersburg Clyde C. Boco Boss National Woolen Milla Company Parkersbourg Bowe Nacnet Woolen Mills Ohio West Virginia Pennsytonia Hunkee Boss

Public hearing on Kanawha bridge plan set for Tuesday

County court conducts long investigation into siting four Kanawha river bridges to be built by the Charleston interurban company. Voters will decide on $1,750,000 bond issue to fund purchase of two spans with tolls repaying the cost over five years.

Kanawha River Kanawha County Court Hallsa Nest Cabin Creek Taude Charleston West Charleston Warine Jefferson Florida Street South Charleston Charleston Interurban Railroad Kanawha City Jas Canin Creek Cebb Creek Junction Chey East Bank Cedar Grove Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad New York Gentral Railroad Plany Mads W Wjedtal Purpass Forest Hall H. A. Thurmond Charles Rutledge C. A. Harrivan Mel Cling RL Higeintotham K Dickinson Wiliam Hull C. F. Young M. FB. Spruce

Auto smash claims one life four injured near Gordon

Samuel Rolais of Gordon dies after a car carrying baseball fans is struck by a Haltingan and Chloe street train at a grade crossing ten miles west of the car. Abe Williams John Jones Peter Smith Herman Colt suffer serious injuries. Williams Williams, Graney, Cooke, and Smith survive with cuts and broken bones.

Bhllark Samuel Rolais Gordon Abe Williame John Junes Peter Smith Herman Colt Georkee Twat Love Stewartagila Tes Haltinora Chloe

Zbyszko Badly Hurt After Match With Stecher

Stanmaus Zbyecko veteran Pale was taken to a hospital after his champion match with Joe Stecher of Nebraska. He suffered internal injuries several broken ribs and injuries to his back. Details collected tonight.

Gt. Touts May &c Stanmaus Zbyecko Pale

Turning Clock Back An Hour Draws Mixed Reactions

Local residents and business leaders weigh in on DST shift proposals. A Spencer Moore manager reports_store votes for the hour change while opponents doubt the plan. Supporters cite extra evening recreation and health benefits for workers.

Marcus Cohen Capital Street Distro G. J. Waber Spencer Moors Charlaston Huberauld Walter Holstein Baltimore

Jury Fixing Probed in Shepherd Case as Court Delays

State's Attorney Robert Crowe opened an inquiry into methods used by defense attorneys William Scott Stewart and W. W. O'Brien in prior cases amid suspicions of jury fixing in the Shepherd murder trial. Edward J. Roos, another defense witness tied to a recent acquittal, was technically arrested. Court adjourned with four Sisters and eight veniremen confined until Monday as efforts to select 12 jurors continue.

Associated Press Chicago Robert BE. Crowe William Scott Stewart W. W. O'Brien Shepherd Crane Edward J. Roos

Shanghai riot leaves six students dead in foreign settlement

May 30 Shanghai reports six students killed and eight of sixteen wounded after a strike driven riot. Foreign defense units reinforced police in central foreign settlement districts as a mob stormed Louza police substation near Da Maluo road. Demonstrators protested a court verdict on Chinese workers in a Japanese mill, prompting police to fire twelve volleys in self defense.

Shanghai Louza Da-Maluo Nanking Blkb

Banquet Ends Postal Meeting in Huntington

A May banquet at the hotel Farr tonleht marked the close of the twelfth annual convention of the West Virginia branch of the United States Association of Postoffice Clerks. Governor Howard M. Gores spoke at the afternoon session which elected Louis P. Knode of Wheeling as president, succeeding W. H. Marth of Mortantown, with J. E. Cooleby of Hunt Tighe as treasurer, I. Mioward of Parkersburg as second vice president, and Clydy Molvinier of Weston as secretary. Wheeling was rejected as the 1926 convention city.

Huntington Farr Tonleht West Virginia United States Association of Postoffes Clerks Howard M. Gores Louis P. Knode Wheeling W. H. Marth Mortantown

Plot to Kidnap Mary Pickford Frustrated by Police

Los Angeles police say a kidnapping plot targeting Mary Pickford Fairbanks was uncovered after three arrests. The plan involved disguises as visiting Shriners and kidnapping her chauffeur bound for a ransom of 100000 dollars. Mary cooperated with investigators. guards protected her Beverly Hills home.

Associated Press Los Angeles Mary Pickfood Fairbanks George K. Home Meade Charina 2 Gleveny Billy Woods Claude Fat Helonome Tela Negri Buster Keaton Horne Mary John G. Molt Mond Tlee Cantkin

Spanish air squadrons bombard Yebala tribes in Morocco

May 20 dispatches report intensive bombardment by Spanish air squadrons of the Yebala region in Spanish Morocco. Most of the Yebala country is deserted with only scattered guards, women and children sent inland. Aircraft fire on groups, driving the tribes to retreat.

Tetuan Spanish Morocco Yebala Zara-el- Seby de Uslau Rly Araish Morneco Fez Eparalin Bibane Tombaty

Boy Struck by Car on Sissenville Road Dies

Nine year old Milton Coffman of Me and Sire was struck by a speeding Ford touring car on the Sissenville road while he played near his home. He died after being hurled 15 feet. a search for the unidentified driver is underway. Coroner M A tood held an inquest. authorities hope to arrest soon.

County Aethoelties Coffman Milton Coffman Sissenville Road Ford Barlow M. A. Tood

Hope for Amundsen’s Rescue Plans Begin in Norway

Reports from King's Bay Spitsbergen May 3 describe ongoing relief preparations for Captain Roald Amundsen’s polar party nine days overdue since May 21. Wireless messages to the Maude have failed, but hope remains for air or sea resupply within weeks. plans foresee a possible dash to Cape Columbia and Fort Conger if planes or dogs can assist.

Associated Press Norway Roald Amundson ABC Publis Amundsen Miich Amoundsen Maude Maudea Armandsen Fe Mont Ukely Mike Spitebergen Cape Columbia King's Bay Dy James BD Wharton End North Americas Alliamece Spitsbergen Amundeen Amundaen Amundagi Milez Hobby Ariundeen Dows Aledges Kingsbay Ayure Cape Columbia Perry Pole Gottfried Hansen Fort Conger Conger Bath Cape “Athol Wore Canat Greenland Wey North American Newspaper Alliance

Murder Case Returns to Brooklyn after Attacking Suspect Questioned

Detectives questioned a Black man today in the murder of Miss Florence Kane found beaten in a Brooklyn alley. Police say the suspect had been charged May 17 with attempting to assault a woman in the same area. Detective James A. Kang aided the investigation after identifying the victim's body in court.

New York Plorence Kane Brooklyn James A. Kang Misa Kane Manhattan

Death report mixup stirs town rumor of Jarrett's demise

Local calls to The Gazette traced a false automobile accident rumor about William R. Jarrett, former postmaster, spreading after misconnected lines from Montgomery and Rome. Investigations showed the tale referenced a relative in Montgomery and Jarrett was alive and in good health in Sproul.

Gazette Office William R. Jarrett Aeglutant Jarrett Sproul Coat River Poat Montgomery J Rome Jarcett Montgomery Jarrete

Dope Peddlers Battle on International Boundary

Federal officers clashed with alleged narcotics smugglers near the Canada United States boundary at Canson VI. A Canadian named Riodena was shot and fatally wounded as the pursuit unfolded late at night, according to reports reaching our desk.

Colebrooke Canson Boundry Riodena

De Paolo Dominates Indianapolis 500 Mile Classic Victory

Peter de Paolo, a young racer and Ralph de Palma relation, wins the Indianapolis 500 mile event in a cream colored car with an average speed near 101.9 mph. He earns about 25000 in cash plus 520,000 prize and other awards as Benny Hill drives relief for Lewis. Hill finishes second by about a mile.

de Paolo de Palma Pilots Indianapolis Oval Associated Press Indianapolis Ind Peter de Paule Ralph de Palma Indianapolia de Prole Kari Cooper Benny AL Dave Lews Harry Harts Dhl Shafter Tyros Benny Hill Lewis Georsnory Hill

Farmers' Posse Kills Huge Bear Near Linwood

Farmers near Linwood joined by eleven dogs killed a large bear that had been devouring sheep and calves. The bear weighed 600 pounds and measured 7 feet from tip to tip, ending a threat to local livestock.

Marlinton Linwood Organe

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