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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1925

Page

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Pirates Ride Exultant Into World Series Opener

Pittsburgh fans flood Forbes Field as the Pirates prepare to host the Washington Senators in the first game of the World Series. Manager Bill McKechnie leans toward Lee Meadows on the mound if weather allows, with Eddie Moore at second and George Grantham at first. Senators' leader Harris arrives with a confident squad, but injuries to Coveleski and Peck raise questions about pitching depth.

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Johnson to Pitch Opening Contest in Pittsburgh

TheSenators arrive for the opening game against the Pirates with Cel Fowler Suhexon to pitch. Manager Burks expects a strong showing from the world champions as Senior players arrive and prepare for the series in Washington.

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Army officers visit Charleston for two day divisional meeting

Forty Salvation Army officers from across West Virginia and parts of Kentucky arrive in Charleston for a two day divisional conference. Brigadier David Main leads the gatherings at the Virginia Street center with programs including devotions, addresses, and a dinner at the Young Men’s Christian Association. Notable participants include former Governor WAL McCorkle, with officers from Ashland Kentucky and several West Virginia towns.

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Six air officers oppose Mitchell plan at national defense board

Six Army air officers challenged Colonel William Mitchell's reorganization proposal before the President's air board in Washington. Mitchell faced disciplinary talks at the War Department as he argued for a national defense department amid naval and Army resistance.

Washington Air Board Wiliam Mitchell National Defense War Department Department of National Defense Byrom J. Contell Alen Mitchell John Rodgers Miter Jonn L. Hinn Ariag Army Kenneth Whiting Patrick Beltinger Capitol Frank Reid Dinois National Defense Department George A. Nugent Inspector General's Lewdining Court Aartial Davis

School Day at Kanawha Fair Promises Wide Attendance

Kanawha Exposition opens with a harvest festival themed day titled School Tony. Thousands of children and teachers will attend as exhibits attract record interest. The grounds feature new buildings, fresh roads, and enhanced entertainment including rides, pony attractions, music contests, and a big pumpkin festival.

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Council backs Werth stand on rail crossings

Charleston city council approved a plan backing Mayor Werth against delays by the New York Central on rail crossing safety at York and Capitol streets while considering a special ordinance. A cemetery land deal for Spring Hill was rejected, with council members debating traffic dangers and future action.

WERTH Charleston New York Central Palt Capitol Street Courta For Werte Ordinangs New York Central Ws GM Mudizgiunor Leiter Indi Nant Larold S. Mathews Salina Hoth Ani Perrys Branch Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad New Yorke Central Hedec Cemetery Land Deal Odd Werta Harbert Carney Sterbert Carnes Poteck Kraxtan Ailler Carney Allene Garney Cornellium

President Coolidge Arrives in Omaha for Legion Talks

President Coolidge travels by train toward Omaha en route to address the American Legion convention. He rests through Ohio Indiana and Illinois with Mrs Coolidge, greets crowds, attends to his 20th wedding anniversary, and plans a busy day including a 10 50 AM speech in Omaha and a review of a Legion parade before returning to desk duties Thursday.

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Mitchell May Take Convention Floor

The seventh annual American Legion convention in Omaha Nebraska opened with committees formed to handle resolutions. Debate centered on Colonel Mitchell and his status, with a subcommittee to draft positions. President Coolidge set to address veterans and lead a parade. early session paid tribute to fallen soldiers and discussed next year’s site in Philadelphia.

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Pike Assault Suspect Identified by Victim said to be taxi driver

Lieutenant Rey and Sergeant Balewly say Hugh Pike identified Fred Starkey, a taxi driver, as his attacker in an alleged drunken assault near a Kaunawah City restaurant. Police plan to charge Starkey with armed robbery and consider malicious wounding or holding up. The restaurant keeper who sold the plate was unable to appear. the suspect list includes two other men under investigation.

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Local Elks Seek Fund to Save Old Ironsides From Scrap

Elks launch a drive with Arominetes of Tika urging Charleston and Kanawha county residents to raise funds to restore the historic ship Constitution known as Old Ironsides. The campaign emphasizes school children and community efforts to reach a $506,100 goal, aided by adult donations and school programs.

Elks United Secretary of the Navy Glyn Ellar Nike

Europe Moves Toward Rebuilding Amid War Hatreds

At the Geneva security conference in Locarno Switzerland Europe seeks to bury past hatreds and rebuild with equality. Germany joins talks at the table for the first time since the war while Allies press toward a draft pact enforcing permanent peace and arbitration between Germany and western powers with guarantees against aggression.

Associated? Press Locarng Switzerland Get. Bb Europey Germany Europe Garman Rhine Elvan

Court Defied in Picket Case In Monongah

The Associated Press reports Judge W S Meredith in contempt proceedings against 64 miners and supporters in Monongah as they fail to secure legal counsel. The court criticizes the lack of attorneys, adjourns for the afternoon, and warns of penalties for continuing to ignore court orders. Mayoral figures and union members appear with City Attorney Harry B Watkins defending the city.

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Twelve year old poetess Natalie Crane publishes second book

New York Oct 6 Herenkiya's 12 year old poetess Natalie Crane released her second book of verse titled Lara Lane. Her first book appeared last year and she has since been invited to join the Authors Playwright and Composers Society of London. The Brooklyn Eagle praised Lara Lane for its grasp of geology and evolution and its use of seafaring terminology.

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Woman dies after clothing catches fire in Mercer county

Bluefield Oct 5 Mrs Mary E Ramney 44 Mercer county died after flames enveloped her when her clothes caught fire at a local hospital. Her husband W T Ramdey attempted to extinguish the blaze and was badly burned in the effort.

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