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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1925

Page

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Mott Message Stirs Hundreds at State Conference

Dr John R Mott spoke to Charleston West Virginia gatherings at breakfast and a Baptist Temple session praising youth work and world mission. Fred C Blue and J G Bradley praised his service as Gov Gore and local leaders hosted the three event day moving remarks on China quantum progress and YMCA plans for youth in mines and towns.

John R. Mott Fred Pho Ambaehu- Gor God Evens Walk of Life Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of America Eat Christ Mott Charleston Kanawha Howard M. Gore Dr. Mott Scottish Rite Temple Fred C. Blue United States Mr. Blue Baptist Temple Wilson Russia China Doctor Mott Ching Seo T Doctor Nott Destor Mott Arthur B. Koontz Koontz Doctor Atott Bradley Pars J. G. Bradley Dundon Bradley The West Virginia W. C. Arnold Young Men's Christian Association Holden Logan County Island Creek Coal Company Door Mott

Explosion Kills Three in Large St Louis Building

A massive explosion rocked the ten story building in downtown St Louis causing three deaths and many injuries. Police said ammonia fumes likely caused the blast as firemen battled flames and residents watched crowd scenes unfold at the busy business district site.

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Fair Continues to Set Records at Kanawha Exposition

Attendance at the Kanawha Exposition and Four-H fair rose again as horse racing and stunt night drew crowds. Despite a noon shower, the day passed with favorable weather and strong bands from Charleston Municipal and West Virginia Collegiate Institute. Judges faced a growing exhibit field, with ribbons already earned and improvements noted around the grounds as the fair progresses toward a larger weekend crowd.

Kanawha State Park Dunber Doctor J. PT. Churchman Roctor J. T. Arbuckle Charleston West Virginia Collegiate Institute

Point Pleasant Pageant Honors Gore Era History Event

Governor Gore participates in Point Pleasant centennial pageant marking early Kanawha history. D A R presented commemorative tablets as crowds gathered for a three day celebration with speeches, aircraft displays, and a nightly pageant at Harmon Park drawing hundreds and visitors from across the state.

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John T Hardie Dies Sud­denly at Home

John T Hardie, renowned Kanawha County Elu secretary manager, died suddenly at his home 1001 Virgelle Street from cerebral hemorrhage. He played golf earlier and had planned a match this afternoon. Survived by a widow and two children. funeral arrangements pending word from authorities.

Alabama Hally Vaughn White Oak Country Club Garrick Woelfer G. D Stacey Nanawha Hirde

Mayor to Help Resolve City Cemetery Problems

Mayor Wertz and Charleston city officials vow action to fix chaotic cemetery records and ownership disputes. They cite Gazette exposure and private cemetery developers as catalysts, plan blueprints and clerk-led data gathering to erase clouded titles and ensure proper grave marking and ownership.

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Mitchell Gets Legion Backing in Omaha Convention

In Omaha Nebraska the American Legion backed Colonel William Mitchell an outspoken critic of aeronautical policy. The convention adopted a resolution calling for a national defense reorganization including a single defense secretary and three equal branches. The outcome defused a potential clash and redirected focus to next day’s national officers elections. alterações involved world peace and a shift toward adherence to a court of international justice.

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Fail to Indict former Kleagle in Trenton Nova Scotia

Report from Trenton Nova Scotia states a federal grand jury failed to indict Roscoe Ziegler, former Ku Klux Klan member, and Miss Margaret Roberts after claims of desertion, elopement, and relationship with Roberts. Mrs Ziegler expressed bitterness upon learning of the affair and separation.

Trenton Ziewlur Misa Roberts Zeigler

Ten Cardinals to Attend Conference in Chicago 1086

A large delegation led by Cardinal Alomm will attend the conference in Chicago on June 1. The gathering, seen as highly important for American Catholics and the global church, is expected to attract more cardinals than any prior meeting.

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Conviction of Bishop Brown Approved by House of Bishops

In New Orleans the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States approved the court's finding that Bishop William Montgomery Brown was guilty of heresy. The vote was 95 to 11 in favor of approval, with the presiding bishop to pass sentence. Brown protested deposition but broke down as he spoke and vowed to appeal.

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Majority vote favors church unification in Midwest reports

Official returns from 86 conferences show room for unification between the Methodist Episcopal church and the Methodist Episcopal church, south. 8287 in favor and 404 against, with 433 to 112 in one key ballot, as more conferences await reports and plans move toward a joint May session. Elsewhere Toledo reports former Congressman Isaac Sherwood gravely ill at home.

Chicago Get Methodist Episcopal Church South R. J. Wade General Conference The United Churches New York City

Pirates Nab Booty Of Second World Series Contest

Pirates defeat Senators 3 to 2 at Forbes Field to even the World Series at one game apiece. Kiki Cuyler homered, Vic Aldridge held Washington in check despite injuries to Bluege, as Glenn Wright added a key homer and defense turned back late Senators rally in a tense seventh inning battle.

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Governor offers state day post to Senator Marsh

Governor Gere announced he tendered the state prohibition commissioner post to State Senator Fiarvey Marsh of Farkersburg. Marsh has not accepted, and Heather has declined, asking time to consider the tender. The governor explained Marsh is the right man for enforcing the prohibition law as the present commissioner, Velma, prefers to return to law practice.

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Fatal airplane race ends in tragedy at Mitchell Field

At Mitchell Field on October 8, a fatal crash marred an aviation race. Pilot C. D. Chamberlain, in a home built Bellanca Ci-2, was killed when his right wing failed and the craft fell about a hundred feet. Passenger Lowrenes Burnneul survived, Basil L. Rowe won the 100 mile event at 102.9 mph in a Thomas Morse S4-E, while Casay Tonge claimed another win in a Curtiss-Orville aircraft in a separate 180 mile race. Lieutenant EB Bley and Lieut A R Henderson placed second and third in speeds of 124.3 and 127.9 mph respectively.

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Wolf of LaSalle Street Ready to Serve Sentence

John Worthington, nicknamed The Wolf of La Salle Street, returns to Chicago to settle with the government after two years dodging a sentence. He arrives frail and nearly penniless with his daughter Alice, plans a will, and seeks a 30 day reprieve before reporting to prison.

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Baseball Today at 2 O'Clock P M

Readers learn of a World Series trip with the UO team heading to Washington for the third game. The Charlesambar era of The State Newspaper notes the event and location with limited readable details about the scoreboard and Hale Street office.

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