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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1925

Page

8

Council Quiz Fails to Action on High Living Costs and Incinerator Adequacy

A city committee held an indefinite recess while discussions focused on waste, incineration, and anti hoarding tactics. Producers challenged pricing, questioned the incinerator’s capacity, and debated methods to dispose of surplus produce including celery and watermelons amid concerns of fairness and public impact.

Council Jorriees Cain Miss Stife Sie Stad Vain Davine Marvey G. Davis Ching Calin Mr. Davis Mr. Caine Tewes Councilman & Co Awiabarn

Produce Dealers Face Market Strain and Dump Plan

In a heated session chaired by Madison, Leroy Swinburn and others discuss how produce dealers struggle with peach and watermelon shipments. They debate pricing, the risk of spoilage, and whether farmers should sell to retailers or directly to houses, while considering dumping spoiled stock to a river incinerator to avoid losses.

Madiann Cal Madison Aziair Mr Cain Cain Council Mathews Lecan Peneral Mr. Cain Mr. Madivar O. H. James Mail and Gazette Leroy Bwinburn Sunny Jossex Hia Ted Wei Chen Auelnse Charleston Aly Tyre Tost Tay Onliy Thurlesten Sintun Seth Chairmart Swinburn Swinturn Daj Ve. S Bywin Swinbuen Columbia Boulevayd

Obituary for Charles Poesy and community mourners

A fragmentary obituary notes the death of Charles Poesy and references church services and burial at Olivet Cemetery. The text mentions attendees, lay leaders, and local figures, but many lines are garbled, leaving uncertainty about precise dates, locations, and relations.

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Benwood Bank to Pay Ten Per Cent Promise

A Benwood Bank plan would pay ten percent on a sale and settlement. Orr of the Gipositors' committee notes the proposal as a relief measure, detailing sums, adjustments, and the potential impact on creditors, widows, and depositors. The discussion covers payments, claims, and expected distributions amid a pending reorganization.

Benwood Bank Wheeling Orr Stefenee Bank of Benwue Rifot Benw Will Leneh Griereashire Tha Bank Lee Elloom Ehelng Togo Stiteniem Ag Tyerniber

Annex Owners Controversy Amid City Archives Plan

A disputed note outlines annex ownership and the city library’s archival department relocation to Hewney Street. It mentions exceptions for traders and students, a possible hearing, and a Supreme Court inquiry into housing and funding for the site.

Fragmented OCR text with unclear place names and events

The source presents a garbled mix of names and phrases including West View, Molters of Ahmipagtio, and various misread terms. It appears to be an OCR scrape of a local page with scattered references to people, places, and activities but lacks coherent structure or a clear event to summarize.

Ambassador Pays Tribute to Britain Amid Crisis

Ambassadors and leaders gather as Britain receives tribute amid turmoil. The dispatch notes U S and Allied officials, with references to wartime leadership, economic strains, and public sentiment shaping postwar relations. The piece highlights Britain’s endurance, international support, and ongoing strategic discussions in Washington and allied capitals.

Capitol bans cars on Halloween night on Capitol Street

Capital business leaders seek to keep autos off the main thoroughfare during a busy Halloween night. Chief Britton announced a temporary diversion of traffic to Erie and Quarter streets while Capitol Street remains closed to vehicles. Pedestrian safety measures include strict prohibitions on vandalism and window breaking, with police monitoring suspects closely.

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Island Port Blighted by Echoes of Marquesas Fate

Washington reports on the distant Marquesas Islands in the South Pacific once prosperous under French rule. Disease, economic collapse, and emigration decimated Nukahiva and nearby isles, leaving abandoned plantations and shells of towns as the U.S. fleet nears for a homeward call.

Washington Hai Jdland France Prisha7 Bol Marquesane Bedene Plantation Lyhurers Hirir Tina Karem Wawure Tabor America Europe Nukahiva Sykahiva Mendann Marquesas Lyon Agvelvan Cantain Taraham Boston Ountin David Porter Mivy United States Taebar Preltie

Set in Pieces Give Side Flare in Fall Coats

Fashion notes describe several coats with distinct features. Styles include gray squirrel fur trims, velour capes, long wool coats with pleat fullness, and a two piece suit with a turtle neck sweater and tie. Also noted are golfing kits with knit skirts and cardigan looks in varied color schemes.

Longchamps Paol Neas Municland

State Coal Men Meet in Boston

Special to TWh qrette. Beckley reports William D. Gru president of the Smokeless Operators Association of West Virginia cabled to convene the general meeting Friday November 6 at 10 in the Copies Plaza Hotel Boston. The meeting aims to explain how West Virginia coal can relieve New England shortages amid disrupted supply.

Beckley William D. Gru Smoatelers Coal Operators x Association of West Virginia Playa Hotel Boston New England West New York Pennsylvania Inosine Dihousande

Old Italian Swindle Bubbles Into Street Tales

The tale follows a wheedling Italian impostor Ducati who earns trust and money from gullible neighbors by posing as a relative from Genoa. As his “relatives” gather, the con thrives on cash and wine while neighbors grow suspicious but fail to curb the scam.

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