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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1925

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Opening Day Promises Record Crowds At Kanawha Four-H Fair

Officials forecast attendance records as Kanawha State Park hosts the annual Four-H Fair at Dunbar. A crowded grounds, expanded exhibits, and new halls prompt tents and more rides. Transportation includes New York Central trains, interurban cars, and plentiful parking, with a varied program from children’s exhibits to burro races and stage performances.

Wis Kanawha State Dunbar Renditonsa Ngain Wiftidale Fair Grounds New York Central Broad Street Mat Thoas Taat Daniel Boons Lodge LitMe J. D. Buldoot Joly Jester New York Tite Bargo North Dakota Kanawha Valley Wil Receige Grandland West Virginia Vonden Hamilton Tuth Foster Wallie Frances Greatham Beene

Mitchell Faces Trial By War Department As Air Quiz Proceeds

Washington October 4 The War Department prepares to hear Colonel Mitchell before the Inspector General while the President's air board resumes hearings after a weekend recess. Mitchell defends his stance on a national defense plan as aviation policy and disciplinary actions loom. the board and department clash over air questions. Representative Held and other officers attend Mitchell's press conference.

Mitchell War Department Washington William Itcheil Prusidente Air Board Critle Air Service Cnlones Department of National Defense Department Army Illinois Houce Politius Inander John Modyera Will Cone Tinue Maral Tin Board Tue Wieness Mitchell Field Lang

Mission Packed to Hear Youth Mission Night

Approximately 12 000 people attended at the Union Minaton last night to hear ten year old evangelist Howard Specht in Pittsburg. The overflow meeting filled Aisvlon chapel as Dr David C Harless and Karl Gooseman led the program with Mrs Specht speaking until Howard arrived. About 3 600 heard the key preacher at both services and twelve came to the altar. Calvary A B Humphress Senator W R Chilton and Master Hogard Specht spoke at Union Mission Ton. A large choir from Collegiate Institute performed. Chilton urged support for the Union Mission work and Humphreys recalled a long journey to share faith.

Humphreys Andleriusa Union Minaton Muneter Howard Specht Evangeliss Pittsburg I T Aisvlon Chapel David C. Harless Karl &. Gooseman Mumaphreya Cumur Unlan Atisaton Calunria A. BE Humphress W. R. Chitun Hogard Speent Collegiate Institute Chilton Mr. Chilton Humphreys Felks Charleston

President on Way to Legion Meeting

President and Mrs. Coolidge depart Washington for Omaha to address the American Legion convention. They celebrate their anniversary at home with church services and return Thursday. Accompanied by Attorney General Sargent and others, a small party travels to the event.

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Legion Back Mitchell as Omaha Prep Gathers

The American Legion faces Colonel William Mitchell with mixed moods as members arrive for a seventh annual convention. Speakers include Frank Clay Cress and Alvin Owsley, while Mitchell aims to address critics via a personal message read by Captain Janine Meyer Weld. The event plans a large parade, ceremonial decor, and a busy schedule culminating in President Coolidge’s address and departure for Washington.

Omaha Aorican Legion William Mitchell Legion Janine Meyer Weld Mitchel Adnifrata Mitchell Cone Mission Notaed Mader Tota L. Grimt National Amateur Athletic Federation Demont Smith American Citizenship Committee Amer- 4 Bar Association Alvin Owsley Rlund W. Powell Lessons Americanism Commission Edward Lauer One University of Town and Org Ruth Curry Brow Arivnuisas We Nx Aly Americealam Com Mikalor Sheela Omuht Cnolidge

Naval court to reconvene on Shenandoah disaster inquiry

The naval court will meet again today at Gaerhurst to hear the Shenandoah disaster inquiry. The session will cover the first phase of evidence at Kughy Keselow and proceed to Wish ingtdy for theater phase testimony. Margaret Lanadowne, widow of Commander Hugh Isandsdewne, may be called, with expert testimony to follow.

Naval Court Gaerhurst Noval Court Airdick Shenandoah Kughy Keselow Hatton Are Margaret Ton Lanadowne Auehsry Isansdewne Shenandoah Tiehly Neerest&ry

Debt talks with Czecho Slovakian government move forward

The American debt commission plans talks starting Tuesday with Czecho Slovakians to resolve the total debt and methods of payment. Officials expect a speedy settlement and report obligations around 9 9 1 million principal and 29 million in interest. The Prague government seeks reductions and patience in funding discussions while Kellogg Mellon prepare for high level calls.

Tom America Lawe National Club Exeaho Bewina Tursday Mipiere Deatin Eerhil Tnt Weeasury Priicipal Prague FTC ONG Mr. Mellon Czecha-Sinvakian Algiene Fon Wich Américan Commission Stous Wien tzecho-Slovatela Jonny

Security Confab Opens Amid East West Strife

Locarno talks loom as Soviet Russia German Polish tensions spill over. British and French officials, including Austen Chamberlain and Briand, prepare for a pivotal conference with delegations from Britain France Belgium Germany and Italy. Disputes center on clarifying German Polish relations and future security guarantees.

Soviet Russia Germany Locarno Locarnog Switzerland Synney Lowatd Renee Franny Great Britain Belglum Austen Chamberlain Britiah Seerseary Farplen Chamberlain Briand Forgien Aminisser Jebmid Luther Gustav Siuschmann Delmentes Upti Intec Gustav Stresemann M. Tehicherin Torelen Dresdom Whlen Berlin Uley Biesemann Wehiteherty Pollan Locarny

Parker Named to Court Post

President Covlidge appointed Joan J. Parker of Charlotte to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday. The district covers Maryland South Atlantic states and West Virginia, sparking surprise among West Virginia observers who urged another local jurist for the vacancy.

Parker North Carolina Fourth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals Associated Press Washington Joan J. Parker Charlotte Fourth Circuit Federal Court At Appeals Covlidge South Atlantic Sinter Maryland Party of Weal Virginia George W. McClintic United Dieteric Euuet Cor Southsea West Vir-ginik Chor North Carolina Jortuc Jorge Meine Aly Uwn West Virginia Bar West Virginia

Debate on disarmament ahead of interparliamentary session

Washington Oct 4 delegates at the interparliamentary union conference prepared for a decisive debate on the feasibility of further reductions in world armaments. The issue dominates the afternoon agenda as delegates aim to vote on three resolutions before final adjournment likely Friday night.

Washington Tomorrey Interparliamentacy Union Weny Udjearns

Memorial Services for S 51 Submarine Crew

The S 51 memorial service in New London honors the dead from the submarine sunk Sept 25 by City of Home. Civilians join 60 officers and men in a somber ceremony as recovery work continues at the wreck site under heavy weather and aid from Camden.

New London Conn Navy Iman Dutiam Irea City of Home Christy Senda Woo H. Christy Camden Christy Atntt U. S. Camden Berest J. King Otter King Roki Cath Rena _d W. D. Slyde St. John 13 Parker Corefort Deca Gounod Ave

Prewar Alcohol Policy Shifts Return in Russia

A prewar booze revival is reported as Russia moves away from prohibition. The article notes drunkenness, retail stores, and the red army era influence, with officials debating if private individuals may produce and sell spirits. Reversal of wartime bans is linked to government revenue, wheat provisions, and peasant livelihoods, amid opposition from notable officials.

Preas Moscow Ilheary Leonie Jenndy Winnee Red Army

Two Miners Die in Superior Coal Mine Blast

William Smith and Dick Sanders perished in a Saturday night explosion at Superior Coal Company's number 2 mine in Superior McDowell County. Authorities led by RM Lamble report six others escaped, an inquest is set for Tuesday, and both victims left widows and children.

William Smith Dick Sanders Superior Coal Company Superior McDowell County RM. Lamble Status Departement of Mines Lambie Lamble Chisel Lambie Lee Esat

Handle from Washington coffin presented at chapel

Descendants of Richard Blackburn Washington and Christan Martha Washington gifted a coffin handle and a hand-wrought brace to the Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge. Rev Dr Herbert Burk presided as George Steptoe Washington, a direct descendant, presented the items in memory of the first president.

George Washington Washington Memorial Chapel Richard Blackburn Washington Christan Martha Washington Herbert Burk

Servicels Keynote on Service in World Today

A Sunday evening sermon at Emmanuel praises service to God and mankind as the key to life. Rev F Frme urges personal humility and selflessness, arguing true greatness comes from serving others and fostering friendship through kindness, with business service linked to honest advertising.

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Hunters Hear Great Crash in Mountains

Charles Ames missing after his New York to Chicago air route vanished Thursday night. A large search by eleven planes and 200 personnel scoured Bellefonte, Kennerdell, and Clarinda areas under fog and rain. Weather delayed ground and air efforts, but officials kept hope Ames survived.

Bellafonte Darkeneep Tonisht Charles Amos Air Uit Nia Ames New York Chicago Hertleten Bellefonte Harliden Tha ATL Nod Venango Ballafonte Carl Egge Air Mail Service Clarida Cleveland Kennerdell Ameano Egge Mr. Egge Aries Bly Nollifi Presa Huntingdon Charles H !Ames Miley Thin’ County Coon Stone Mountain Milas Here Aelocke

Olcott Correspondent Reports Odd Drag Race Crashes

The Olcott correspondent details a chaotic scene with Lud Clark and Toney’s vehicles colliding on a highway eventful night. Details name mishaps, injuries, and bystander reactions, noting Miss Bill DeBoard and others as key figures while the narrative ends with continued mentions of local names and a page continuation.

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