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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1925
Page
6
A light morning meditation recalls Nelson Mead's birthday describing magnetism beauty and playful images with love and flowers. The note reflects a cheerful daily thought from the newspaper's column.
A reflective critique of Henry Cabot Lodge posthumously tearing into Woodrow Wilson in The Senate and the League of Nations. The piece portrays Lodge as petty and partisan, notes Wilson’s avoidance of memoirs, and argues the League’s progress despite Lodge’s opposition, naming Fall Brandegee and Newberry as cooperating antagonists.
The Huntington Herald Dispatch argues the case against Don Chafin has shifted with time and public sentiment. It claims propaganda in Logan county fueled by United Mine Workers influenced trials and suggests a different verdict today. It contends Chafin faced persecution tied to a vast regional coal industry conspiracy and notes changing support as understanding grows.
A political column argues federal inheritance taxes are unjust and confiscatory, notes post Civil War federal power growth, and questions southern governors' silence on state rights. It cites prospects of prosperity amid wartime rhetoric, mentions figures like Ma Ferguson, Cox, Davis, and Charlie Schwab in a broad, opinionated analysis.
The Chafin affair reaches a finale as Don Chafin, former Logan county sheriff, travels to Atlanta to honor the court mandate. In a temperate public statement he asserts his innocence and accuses perjured testimony and forged documents, amid claims his arrest was timed to influence Logan county politics. The piece notes his robust defense and fair prosecution, while reflecting on a long, factional struggle over coal interests and regional influence.
A mumbled dialogue from Thornton Burgess about garter snakes spending winter. Peter Rabbit and others discuss winter homes and sleep habits. Carter Snake explains their deep, sheltered dens while others seek warm, safe spots.
In court yesterday a defendant waived a hearing on gun related charges. The docket shows a preliminary matter before a judge with a $500 bond set for the alleged offense.
A compact column by C. McIntyre surveys New York’s social scene and nightlife. It mentions crowded cafés, a film critic limiting his garden to twelve cents, and the anonymity of bus boys and writers, with reflections on loneliness and urban hustle.
Fragmented dispatch from Washington recounts a diary entry and political jostling amid postwar rhetoric. Mentions Secretary of State Ellos Vas, Bukerk J. Skinner, Countess Catherine Karotyl, and Mrs. Moat Van Winkle, with references to German heritage and a provocative slogan debate.
Prominent figures including Ar. Stragsburger and Major General Berra are cited in discussions on revolutionary methods and potential coal supply settlements. The piece notes hearings, state department positions, and rumors of a looming settlement affecting Fort coal and fuels in the state, with references to Warriner, Borah, and other political names. It also mentions social visits and a Charleston wedding guest list.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to be a garbled literary or public text with names like Edgar and references to judging, money, love, and glory. Readable names are scarce. the passage seems part of a longer narrative or poem with nonsensical line breaks and misspellings. No clearly identifiable event, date, or location emerges.
Three Charleston hospitals are named among 2,880 inspected as approved by the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Frans H. Martin reports 43 West Virginia institutions on the list, with 58.1 percent approval overall. The Charleston entries include Charleston General Hospital, St Francis Hospital, and City Hospital, among others in Beckley, Huntington, Wheeling, and Parkersburg.
Fire Marshal G L Topeping warns that careless use of open flames and defective heating devices caused multiple fires in Parkersburg and other cities, with one woman seriously burned while ironing near gas and gasoline. Grafton and Huntington incidents followed faulty lighting and electric irons. He urges yearly inspections, proper gasoline storage, and careful handling to prevent tragedies.
The Electro Metallurgical Kanawha works at Glen Ferris West Virginia reports twelve months without a serious accident ending in October 1825. To celebrate, 2 banquets are planned for November 11 at the Grim Ferris plant attended by white and colored workers. The Union Oil and Carbon corporation owns the Glen Ferris site and four WV plants with additional facilities nationwide. A management rep previously proposed a year without an accident would merit such a celebration. State officials are expected to attend.
The Kiwanian club meeting at the Ruffner hotel yesterday offered a musical program with songs and piano numbers performed by Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Gonseman and others. Delegates from the Charleston club visited Paint Pleasant and planned to present the state Kiwanis flag. Four new Charleston club members were introduced: Clarence Jackson, W. Crisler, W. I. Moford, and Gil. Attendees included Charles Donley and several notable visitors from Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago, Dayton, and Denver.
Washington notes Thanksgiving day proclaimed on Thursday November 26 as Navy day ceremonies occurred. The House and Senate tax pleas drive ongoing federal investigations into milling and industry. A fire in Sistersville destroyed a home, leaving seven Williams children unharmed. damage estimated at about 1500 dollars.
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