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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1925

Page

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Kanawha Coal Operators Elect New Leader At Banquet

The Kanawha Coal Operators Association elected Holmes Morton to succeed John Laing as president at the twenty second annual meeting. D. Heimer Morton outlined business prospects while George MacIwain of Botton spoke on America’s business conditions. Officers and directors were reappointed or elected, with emphasis on tonnage gains and labor trends in West Virginia coal fields.

D. Heimer Marton American Easle Colerien Company Leevale Coal Company Quin Merton John Tame Pee Xeary Morton Laing BO. Dana Campbell's Creek Coat Company Theanawha George &. Maciwain of Botton America Mortum Maecllwain Roger Babsen D. B. DeViney Williamson mi Messace Williamson John Laing Thays Gantry Alvutton Rou Ket Warren John Parrish Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad New York Central Harmonioux E. M Merrell Auci Jierschel Morton Association A. Caben Holmes Morton W. 3 Wiles W. G. Mitchell Hari E. Co. Dace Ho i. Warner EH. M. Sterrell D Holmes Morton Mr. Morton Quinn Morton E. ©. Dank D. ©. Kennedy Joh L Tennage Kanawha Coal Operators Association K. C. Kennedy Kanawha Valley Kennedy West Virginia Sicily D. H. Cape Harry L. Gandy Netiontal Coal Association Eb Reterns Vega

Pirates Win World Series Thriller Over Senators 9 7

Pittsburgh defeats Washington 9 to 7 in the deciding game at Forbes Field to claim the World Series title. Walter Johnson pitches strong for the Senators but the Pirates rally with key hits and defensive plays sealing the dramatic victory before 42,000 fans in rain soaked conditions.

Kiki” Cuyler Pirates Barney Johnson Pittsburgh Forbes Field Walter Johnson Washington Pirane Witiek Flushing Iti Jariy Senators Olds Raven Ruston Pittehvegh Obubafer Keston Comenack Johnson Aldriduve Seelink Aldridge Fohnson

Murder charge against Turner tied to Kentucky mine blast

William A. Turner, mine foreman at McCarr, Kentucky, long sought on murder charges connected with a mine explosion that killed two men, was arrested in Ohio after evading justice. He allegedly plotted to flee to Germany but was found in Ohio and brought back to Pike County. Investigators say the blast was not accidental and identified Turner as a suspect.

William A. Turner McCarr Pile County Kentuucky Turner Alent Turner Toll Pobley Plex Tans Tlé Torres Wiener Wir Palley Maitiee Palley Stites Germanys Avlar Mariel Nii Hewimr Duattee Gran Hatnelt Turners Jusaranes Company Marder Erand Pike County Morales Chivertoned Pravious Joe Jae Mar Wolnt New York

Senators Show They Are A Hard Beat For Top Team

After a rough start the Senators delivered a strong late surge proving a capable foe. The reporting notes a nine game Batt highlight and suggests the rival team remains formidable despite the loss.

Tier Meltechnic Ater Senators

MacNider Named Assistant Secretary of War

Mason City banker and former national commander of the American Legion Lynford MacNider was appointed assistant secretary of war as part of a department reorganization after Weeks resignation and Davis move to the cabinet. He served in World War I, earned the Distinguished Service Cross, and led Republican veterans groups in 1924.

Legion Pall War Department iBy Associated Fresst Washington Appoines Hanford MacNider Macon City Towa Weeks Dwicht Mason City Laws Lynford MacNider Mason Cibanker American Tegion Coolidge Republican Service William Butler Repubblican National Committee MacNider Mitton Military Academy Fr Nition Mass Harvard University Alang the Marne St. Mintel Meuse-Argonne KE Mintel

Charleston Dentist Wins Suit Against Howell

Frank Jt Brawley of Middletown Ohio formerly a Bullman conductor sued Howart Howell of Charleston West Virginia alleging assault after interference in a Pullman drawing room. Jury verdict favored Brawley in the common pleas court, with Howell accused of denying Brawley use of the drawing room and causing injury.

Cincinnati Frank Jt Brawley Middletown Oalo Wak Howart Howell Charleston W. Va Dentine Howall University of Cincinnati Brawley Brawler Howell

Pirates Fans Celebrate Washington Series Victory

Large crowds filled downtown streets as Pirates fans celebrated their series win over the Washington Senators. Rioting and disorder were reported to be absent, but windows shattered with streamers and confetti while horns blared and Halloween decorations adorned the parade route. A student carrying a winding sheet stretcher bore the name Bucky Harris as chants rang out for the Pirates.

Bivpsburgh Washington Satteters Wrehington Clit Bucky” Harris Pheadtrs Chapin Peice Senators New Senatora

Mysterious double murder shocks small town

A man and woman were found murdered in Wenge with local officials and residents reacting to the shocking crime. Police described a chaotic scene, noting a possible connection to a broader conflict and the involvement of several locals as investigators traced leads and searched for suspects. The story mentions Miss Latimer and Sears in the wake of the tragedy as families grapple with loss and questions about motive.

WASHINGTON SCANTERS STAR Walter Jolson In Fatal Train Wreck

In Pittsburg a famed figure Walter Jolson faced a wreck blamed on slippery rails. Friends claimed heroism and devotion to duty, but Jolson admitted defeat and apologized to supporters. The incident marks a grim moment as he contemplates his final public performances.

Pittsburg Imaedull Slippery Walter Perry Jolson Congiessa Enangeh Myem Janz Tex Wranpey Tirtsburgh Jett Walter Walter Jolnvon Privier O CO Cerel

Unclear fragment with distorted sports dialogue

Fragmentary quote shows confusion about game performance and outcomes. The garbled text references a team, a coach or player names, and remarks on better play in Washington, hinting at a hoped win but lacks coherent details or verifiable context.

Locarno pact joins Germany to bid war farewell

Germany joins a Locarno agreement with France Belgium and other powers to refrain from attacking each other and to rely on arbitration for disputes. Britain and Italy stand as guarantors while the Rhine pact linked treaties with Germany and Belgium. The accord aims for ratification by December with Germany entering the League of Nations soon afterward.

France Germany Belgium Great Britain Italy Locarno Switzerland Gey Ano League of Nations League Permanent Court of International Justice Boards of Cancilisation Fengue Council Isabj Ligpteng Brann Marmany London

Ralston Funeral Planned for Saturday in Indianapolis

Samuel Maited Ralaten junior United States senator from Indian died at his rush home here. The service will be in Lebanon Indiana Saturday at 2 PM. Dawes wired to head guard of honor. Burial in Lebanon cemetery follows church services.

Indianapolis Siamuel Maited Ralaten United States Lebanon Indy Releton Spencer Lelawon Atlanta Charles O. Dawes Menauht Guard of Tinustay Thome Thdigna

Rum Runner Plane Capture Denial Reports Hunted

Police in Tome River Nevk Ore halted claims that five state officers seized a rum running aircraft near Chideworth last August. Authorities at Trenton and three towns said they had no information confirming any capture or related events.

Tome River Déraest Chideworth Trenton Toots River

Gen Sherwood Dies in Toledo at 99 War Hero and Statesman

General Swan Sherwood, 99, Civil War veteran and former congressman, died in Toledo after a lengthy illness. He faced pernicious anemia and was unconscious last Wednesday. Daughter Sherwood and relatives present. Funeral Monday in Cleveland area. burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. He served from infantry private to brigadier general, then as a public servant and anti Volstead advocate.

Tolent Ohio Ceneral Swan Sherwood Onia Tehore Sherwood Genergl Sherwood Bexum Mertouy Cherpion Congress Sama Characten Althouihe Ower House of Congress Hip Utherm General Sherwood

Unclear text: Dana Ralralond report on Brackett services

Fragmentary OCR describes a religious or ceremonial event led by Brackett symbolic services with Janet warling as a participant. It mentions 1,592 individuals involved and 262 cash units cited, plus 11 union mingw workers noted in the source.

Dana Ralralond Hon-Mnich Janet Warling Brackett Sintatieal Ean Mingw Whey Dare’ of Cosh

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