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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1925

Page

4

City braces for traffic light at Virginia and Kanawha

Chief John Kriston warns of a new danger spot at the Virginia Kanawha corner, citing heavy arterial traffic and 318 crashes in September. He plans to ask the city council to install a traffic signal to regulate redirection from Clendenin toward Virginia Street and down Virginia.

Virginia Creamin John Kriston Virinia Street Kanawha Street Virginia Street Clendenin W. H. Adkins Roane Ohio MM. Angle Columbia Virginia Ee Ather Pennsylvania J. T. Ashby T.ee Street Roylen Ray Berson Eva Bibby Lovell den Soon Donnally Lo Hgfottrell sRenningham Young Aemnnle Claire s@hew State Street Jack Steward Brute Street Canalstyne Virmin Street Ralph Calvert Virginia ‘Street E. D. Caine Lee S Joe Lawson Greenbrier McClan Gallagher Dennaily Baxpitol Alvan Given Charleston Street Fred Gilbert Summers R. L. Gat Court Virinia Roy Guthrie Lee Street Alex Pgnder Stouts George Griffith McClung L. Gordon Y. Grishaber John Gallion North Rand George Huene Virfa Capitol F. K. Goephart Reinia Capito Dr. Hatfield Irginia D. L. Hoover H. R. Haynes Jeneasp Midelburg Enry Haynes C & O. Depot Southide Mrs. C. M. Hunt Upwith Kearse Alfred 5 FR. W. Harrah Indiana Arleston W. W. Henry R. H. S Brown Washington Charles Hannabas Ourt W. Hamnack Clendenin Street A. I. Jainy Piedmont Road Helen Kurken Elizabeth Street Grace Carroll Mixabeth Street Haley King Capi Ernest Ells Capi- 1 W. H. Leachman Atleston Street Russell Lewpatrick Charleston H. D. Lem Ven Delaware Charlesto Jack Aversedge H. I. My Maryland Rith Illy Sam Tevate Einia Street Ed. Lewis Naliy RG. Layne Igeynolds Bill Knight Nolds G. T. Lara Molds J. Reson Court Streets Court Street John Morin North Bend Lawrence Martin Wm. McDaniel Hale Street F. Magor Hale Tawrence Mickey Broad O. B. Huffman Hrashington J. B. McKinney Ivan McFarland Tennessee Elmer Randolph J. Martin Connally C. W.nuckel Quarrier and Haile Sonn Gc.warsons Hunt Avenue John Pyles J. H. Preaton Elizatd J. B. Branscome Elizabeth Ashington Hugh Ritter Fite B. Rankin State Capitel SE. Percy Virgnia A. W. Rutledge BS. Rige Bleley A Wleston Lawrence Spradting Iley E. F. Sands Japitel Ethel Ratlit WW. C. Smith Drow Street Dallas Levey Eagan Merry Ewart Eagan V J. T.saxton Pack Summerstreet Mr. Smith Orth Nda J. A. Shaffer Ruffierd Jackson S. Simon Wyoming Thompson McCormick and Pauline Williams Brand and Aarrier A. H. Weat Bigley and p@barleston J. He Willams Charleefaon Atreet

OWA Attorney to Speak Here at Armory

F R Horns a Des Moines attorney will lecture at the Armory on Friday night October 23 under Modern Woodmen of America auspices. He is a noted midwestern orator and a preparatory program is planned. A banquet will precede the public meeting in honor of the speaker, with attendance expected from across the state. West Side Business Men's Club to hold a meeting in January at Charleston Jan uary company's building. members urged to attend.

Woodmen of America F. R. Horns Des Moines Iowa Armory Mirborne Agie West Side West -Side Business Men's Club Charleston J.anuary Company

Prussian Library Seeks West Virginia Negro Welfare Report

The Prussian Statistical Land Office requests the 1923-24 West Virginia Bureau of Negro Welfare and Statistics report. A German letter to President John W. Davis asks for a copy, noting the report would aid the Berlin library’s large political economy collection.

West Virginia Bureau of Negro Welfare and Statistics T. Edward H John W. Davis West Virginia, Collegiate Institute Land-Offiece Br. W.F

St Johns Plans Special Services at Evening Unit

St Johns Episcopal church will not resume evening services until the first Sunday in November due to rector Tey. dehn Cass being away for the October triennial convention in New Orleans. One service will be held today with special communion and choir offerings including Dean Nigh and Body of the Lord and a solo by William F. Matrick Jr.

St. Johns John Stalner Dean Lord Artur H. Brown Cornelius Sian Rhone Wiliam F. Matrick, Jr Mr. Patrick Reveren Ass

Ajax Motors announces new Ajax car unveiling in Charleston

Officials of Ajax Motors announce the new Ajax will debut to the Charleston public on October 2. Industry observers predict record crowds as the car is described as highly developed in body design and engineering. The entire Ajax plant has been remodeled with all-new equipment to support a major production push and strong market outlook.

Ajax Motors Cmmpany Itacine Wiscanein Nash Staters Ajax Charleston Induguy W. A. Scott Midland Trail Company

Abbott Couple to Observe 501st Anniversary

Captain and Mrs. 4. Hf. Abbott will observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Monday. They plan a quiet day at their home at 1423 Quarrier Street.

Quarrier Street Abbott hQuarrier Street

Beckley Editorial Urges Support for Democratic Administration

The Raleigh Register editorial praises the Democratic administration in Beckley over the past two years. It highlights economic gains, reduced debt, timely street and infrastructure work, improved fire and water services, and urges voters to reelect the party. An adjacent Standolph Review discusses inheritance taxes and state policies prompting estate protections.

Heelsee Haleigh Register Register AAV The Democrate Beckley Econo Lm General Fund Sean Beck Jey Siduwaike Councit Elty Ccuse Democratic Party Standolph Review West Virginia Saturday Evening Post Chester T. Crowell Artice IE

Inheritance Tax Angles in Hypothetical Estate Case

An imagined American man living in Manta dies leaving an estate valued at 10 000 000. Inheritance taxes vary by state and base amount on property type with rates from four to two hundred percent. If securities are Wisconsin property the tax is at least 4 percent, if the corporation is West Virginia based the tax rises to 179 percent, with notable differences across states.

Manta Wisconsin West Virginia Union Virginia

Kamchatka Like Modern Cities in Desolation

Fragmentary lines describe Kamchatka in Siberia as desolate, with fleeting image of a family and a man gone, contrasting with modern city notions and a call to protect or question a just tax. The unreadable OCR hides clear facts, leaving a hazy account of place and loss.

Kamchatka Siberia

Tax reform debate prompts West Virginia focus

The article reflects on a proposed tax change stirring nationwide discussion. It questions state incorporation and whether government action will seize remaining resources. It urges reform of the tax system and early action by the legislature from the last session.

West Virginia

Eskimos and bears far from the trail Captain Grove reports

Captain Albert Grove of a fishing schooner returning from the region describes Petropavionk with surprise. He notes surprisingly fine schools and sanitation, well paved streets, wind machinery, radio, and pictures. Literacy improved from nine years ago to over 10 percent. Kenneth Price from Seattle asked to stay a year to study branches. Outdoor sports thrive, with weekly contests at the city studio. Kamchacka fisheries are a Japanese concession, administered amicably.

Petropavionk Captain Grove Kenneth Price Seattle Kamchacka

Turners Meet to Open in Louisville and Pittsburgh

The 1930 Turntest of the American Turners will be held June 15 to 20 at Churchill Downs and the Louisville Armory, drawing about five thousand gymnasts from Germany and the U S. Gertrude Jiderto, a famed swimmer, will compete in aquatic events, with a 600-voice opening chorus and varied performances. A new auxiliary group, the Daughters of the German Revolution of 4B, is to be launched during the event.

Pittsbergh Lowaville Grorke Beihel Pittsburgh National Turners Churchill Downs Louisville Armory Niger Ciermany Gertrude Jiderto Philadelphia ‘Turners Scivel Daughters of the

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