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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1925

Page

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Ingram May Die From Accident At Stop Corner

Two fatal and near fatal railway related accidents are reported in Capitol Street area. The first injures Mr. Ingram in a collision with a transfer wagon at a stop corner, with surgeons warning a likely fatal skull fracture. The second concerns Albert Young in a capsize near Capitol Street crossing, leaving him with jaw, arm, and foot injuries and potential recovery. Police and railroad officials discuss signals, warnings, and crossing dangers amid council debate on grade separation.

Wagram Third Avenue Charleston Genere Hospital Ingram Dow Schafer Mr. Ingram Dawson Young Albert Young Capitol Street MacMillan Hospital A. N. Lyons New York Central Railroad West Virginia Water and Electric Company Young's Prats Harrison Young Fred Wilkenson Water Department Dagman Ennai New York Central Albert Youn Cornier Harold Mathews Dilty Young Street Mathews Counrthman Mathews Nin

Pulitzer air race delayed amid wind and damage

More than 250 planes gathered at Mitchell Roosevelt and Curtiss fields faced wind damage as the Pulitzer trophy race was postponed to Monday due to a 72 mile wind. Several planes overturned with minor damage, captains Edwards unharmed, and Army Navy racing planes prepared for dawn test flights if conditions allow.

Associated Press Mitchell Field Roosevelt Curtiss Blanca Elent Da's Cape I. H. Edwards Aberdeen Mitchelffeld Edwards Bollingdelé Army Navy Arclypa Cyrus Bettus George Cuddihy

Air Mail Pilot Missing Near Clarion Pittsburgh Flight Search

Clarion Pa Oct 10 a report on the missing United States air mail pilot Charles H Ames. Ground clues appeared near 12 miles south of Franklin in the Allegheny river valley where a railroad foreman noted a crashed plane. Superintendent Cary Eure said more National Guard troops would join a five member search as snow hindered air observers.

Clarion United States Air Mail Charles H. Ames Jess Franklin Allegheny River Valley Cary PF. Eure Amex Egee Aince Amen

James B. Duke Dies in New York Home

James B. Duke, tobacco magnate and founder of the Duke Foundation, died at his New York residence after a nervous breakdown. His death leaves his varied interests in good hands, with interment planned in Durham, North Carolina. Duke, born 1840 near Durham, built a global tobacco and hydroelectric empire and chaired major firms before withdrawing from active management. His death follows a long illness and is followed by arrangements for burial in Durham and services in New York.

James B. Duke New York York Duke Tobieco Tomcht Duke Duke Hig Hye Nathye North Carolina Duke Foundation Ie Duke Trinity Rollere Durham N. C Duke University James Budhutnan Duke N.C Washington Duke Nin Peojamin Ny Janes B. Duke James

City Negligence Blamed For Pedestrian Death

An inquest in Ashiand Kentucky found city negligence caused the death of Allen Jane, 80, who was struck by a vehicle on Winelatter Avenue while walking in the street. The jury blamed the city for unsafe street conditions and the lack of a proper pedestrian path.

Ashiand Astana Tealey Alenan Janes Clytresine

Cemetery Records Deficit Sparks 1903 Effort to Archive Burials

A local councilman defends the city’s failure to record burials at Spring Cemetery while calls grow for proper memorial records. Officials note decades of incomplete data across departments and warn of costly future work. The piece highlights the need to preserve graves and avoid further tax losses while criticizing past inaction.

Goes to Gallows in Jocular Mood Precotme Trial

Arvin Precotme, a 26 year old Indian, faced execution after a federal authority confirmed his guilt. A jovial mood gave way to a solemn moment as the sentence was carried out, with military guards and tribal members present. He was buried at a Wallawan graveyard in Kigman Aris.

Arvin George Itxon Suly Mio Arthie M. Cavelley Apnehe Dritin Miainen Teay Avan Federal Swxtuemiek Reds Swxtuemiek Reds Was Sent To Wish Te Hin Fachey Jak Sujyiumie Kigman Aris

Brown seeks aid of courts in church conflict case

New Orleans May 1 term by order of the presiding bishop of the Protectant Witsconmt church Brown seeks intervention from the United States court Eastern Lowell Lotsxe & seatraining order requires the presiding bishop the Bishop of Techlwhem and the Aetse of Wlahoge to appear before the court Monday morning at St weluek to answer the complaint. The case centers on matters of the general administration of vedesia scienceBatt ion Burns told attorney for Bishop browz that the orders were served on Bishop Dathatt at the PONTUSion of the ds fest othe huure of bishops. Chancellor Seabrishle of New York was designated to represent the presiding bishop. Brown said he did not anticipate sentence and would appeal if not granted.

New Orleans Lay Tlw William Ontgymery Brown Roush United States United Lowelanu Palhett Bishay Techlwhem Wlahoge Stweluek Honoy of Deputies Iisher Brown House of Bishops

Unclear text on trial, verdict and unification vote

Fragmented OCR article reports a murder trial with a conviction and a later appeal, mentions of Mercer and Cabell counties, and a separate church unification vote with a 12 to 66 result. Names Boyd, Payne, and Cleveland Boyd appear amid vague courtroom and religious notes.

Mercer County Oval Boyd Muttalle Mbos Roya Cabell County Allornuya Dt Payne Boyd Clevelind Boyd Intarnesa Matharte

Northern Tour To Promote Southern Business Ties

Southern boosters tour New England cities to engage manufacturers officials and chamber groups. Virginia and North Carolina leaders travel from Richmond to Waterbury New Haven and Boston area, with speeches by state chamber heads and business executives to bolster southern market access.

Jcurmend TaNginia Virwinia North Capalina Bariness Waterbury Shelton Derry Ansonia Seymour Gegeon Wate Naugatuck Co Bethany New Haven Sillith Vetersburg Ilexutherde Jutan 4 Bielsland Snake and City Foue Vem Fey Morris Har Legichbure Chamber of Voimmorees Lee Long View Preglent 4 Elk Catl Company Calosel Tupeloid Newport Wa Virginia Ress Association de Seoth Parrish Richmiend Chamber Mavetee Yelald Wright Jersbury Virginie National Bank Luke U.rades Virginie Heilway and Power Company North Carolina Ic. Hurting Walker Heaths“He Roanoke Vamieree Greg Virginia Iron, Coal and Mor Company John We Totenesan Miehwbure Hector Virginia Pulsleehale Bhorige i Maree Barniatis Moetsofa West Viewing Kuupler Secretity Oy Mocwhantus Ual Opertore Parrociationm Dinettela Mors Une G. Buchan Norfolk and Western Ralinas A. Eyiolda Newport News Chamber Cumimerce Hia Limpario W. Dd. Tineeviapny Ht. Bonenost Woodstock Suenaudoul National Mark Asset Luo Thuanony Stamplon Maritimes Kaere New Png Witel Weat Virgie Orth Carolina Lbwe New Malone Massachusetts Rhode New Hampshire New England She Inti Brovidunos Maswa- Winnetts Mittes

Senators Take World Series Edge With Johnson Starter

Washington fans grew confident after Manager Bucky Harris announced Walter Johnson would start today against Pittsburgh. Pirates boss McKechnie countered with Ace Vlad Ydeo, aiming to stem the Senator surge and match him against Big Barney in a pivotal game.

Washington Senators Pittsburgh

Senators Triumph In Ardent Fall Classic Comeback

Washington edged past Pittsburgh 8 to 4 in a brutal World Series game amid arctic winds at Griffith Stadium. Joe Harris delivered a clutch seventh inning hit scoring Stanley Harris as Earl Smith homered, while Bart McNeely and Fred Marberry shut down the Pirates in relief. The crowd of 36,000, including President and Mrs. Coolidge, witnessed a dramatic, wind‑swept battle with disputed catches and sharp managing calls.

Vresay Washington Griffith Stadium Washington Buscamia Yars Sunators Atralong Joe Harris Felder Benators Stanley Haerix Qice Fred Marberry drinia_ ee Catel Ative Earl Smith Wurler Alex Ferruson Miewten Atine Basta Laniin Sel McWevennie Landis Cookage Gov- Armmant Tite

Wins For Senators Amid Remarkable Inning Rally

The report notes a standout performance by Rice and Briony driving key plays as Washington secured a late game victory in a high drama inning. It highlights a historic moment in the Flex league with a pivotal save and notable team conduct.

Simple Rites for Mathewson

Chris Mathewson laid to rest in Lewisburg after a five year tuberculosis battle. His funeral brought together Bucknell students and townspeople, with pallbearers including Cann and other team figures. Matty’s memory was honored by colleagues and fans who knew him from the baseball diamond and university roots.

Reas Lewisburg Chrisex Mathewson Bucknell University Matty Cheistx Saranacoke New York Buchs McGraw Bancroft Rebiyrnest Sterling Tiranxville N,v Alvert Powell New Haven Cann Baston Marty Matheresn

Auto Hits Post, Driver May Die in W Pa Crash

Washington Pennsylvania October 19 Edward Ward 47 of this city was probably fatally hurt and Russell Tustin of Waynesburg is in serious condition after a car collide near Waynesburg while attempting to avert an oncoming vehicle. Both men were taken to Washington Hospital.

Washington, Pa Edward Ward Russell Tustin Waynesburg Carlidne Washinton Hospital

Madison Assails Plans to Burn Delinquent Tax Papers

Madison denounces proposals to burn delinquent tax documents valued around twenty thousand dollars. The acting mayor and council member debate tax collection methods, with Cr Cochrane defending current plans while noting no action on 1928 and earlier taxes. Delinquents face new efforts to seize and collect via court какие.

Madison Wertz

Pitt Triumph Over West Virginia In Gridiron Battle

Pittsburgh October 10 Pitt Panthers defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 16 to 7 in a hard fought game in Pittsburgh. Gustafson sparked Pitt with two long passes and key runs while Farley and Barnum contributed crucial plays as West Virginia faltered on penalties and a late fumble. Rogers, hero five years ago, watched from the stands as Pitt capitalized on breaks to seal the victory.

Vy Ben J. Reder Peittsburgh Rat" Rogers Maunataineer Rodgera Virginia Pittsburgh Farley Hale Virginia Mountaineers Pitt Panther Bane Hall West Virginia Parley Pitt Gurtot Gustafeon Gustafsons Tae Smoky City Eis Kid-Om West Vive? Kble Lil Néeld Ms Tanntta Jina Ryan Jon Guatatsan Panthers Mountaineers West

Wanamaker's Will Have Air Service

New York reports Wanamaker department store plans air service between New York and Miami Florida using Ford built planes. Redman Wanamaker says land is being sought for facilities and the venture may be jointed by Wanamaker and Ford interests. A Ford Stan metal airplane was exhibited at Wanamaker’s window after undergoing tests at Mitchel Field. The craft measures 66 feet from tip to tail.

New York Winsenheer Mteml Fla Henry Ford John Wanamaker Redman Wanamaker Mnalkers Ford Motor Company Wanamaker Wastamaker Dempartment Ford Mitchet Hletd Edel Ford Campany Presidental Air Inquiry Board Jonn Wanamtet of Wal Ford Intercats Mitchel Field Tla

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