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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1925

Page

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Rummel Denies Writ Will Void Entire Tax Law

Attorneys for Hope Natural Gas contend the act taxing out of state natural gas would be unconstitutional and void the entire statute, as Judge Van Owen weighs temporary relief. Gas firms argue the case centers on constitutionality, not the tax amount, with proceedings possible today and further arguments planned.

A. D. Rummel Hope Natural Gas van Owen Owen Anka Fred Blue Hes Supreme Court Rummel Inter

Mrs Stillman Seeks Divorce From Banker James J Stillman

New York reports an action for divorce filed by Mrs Janne U Stillman against her banker husband James J Stillman on statutory grounds. The case follows a prior bid by Mr Stillman to divorce on grounds of illegitimacy involving child Guy Stolman with disputed paternity claims against Fred Besauvis.

New York New York Times Janne U. Stillman James J. Stillman

Steel-Vested Killer Escapes From Police Traps

A dramatic Chicago case unfolds as Marty J. Durkin escapes unscathed after a police cordon traps him at his sweetheart Betty Werner’s apartment. Shots shatter the room as Durkin leaps from a second story window and a pursuing officer is wounded. Werner and her infant are safe. Durkin sought to flee with his partner.

Marty J Durkin Sweetheart Chicago Marty J. Burekin Operarnga Traine Hia Hotras Betty Werchet Imei Superins Hie Burka Howard Shanainn Betts Werner Burkin Michinan Cope Rgb Austin Ube Martin Lindy

Greek forces withdraw amid tense occupation shifts

In Sopia on a tense morning Greek troops began moving to yield their territory as the Muluasians held positions until Ang nlite arrived. Attaches met the Vulgar Colonel to maintain quiet withdrawal while evacuations proceeded, with about 30 000 Greek troops involved in the area.

Sopia Ang Nlite

American Protests French Attack in Damascus

Washington reports a French bombardment targeting Damascus districts drew protests from the United States. No American deaths reported. some property damage noted. French families reportedly evacuated, but no warning given to American residents or other foreigners. Consulate details in Christian Quarter described.

Damascus Washington Hertick Foreign Office Amercan Tachda Christan Cuarter Daina Geet Poprela Hany Drose

City Prepares for West Virginia Washington and Lee Grid Clash

Charleston readies Laidley Field for the annual football classic between West Virginia and Washington and Lee. Weather forecast calls for cold, wet conditions with rain possible on game day. West Virginia squad arrivals and Morgantown staff moves mark the lead in to the Saturday showdown.

West Virginia Publc Public Utilities Association of Bliss Metrum Mentnr Hetzer Maundeville Water Company Amarica Rhief J. N. Shannahan Amerian Electric Railway Association W. & Vivian Middle West US Ties Company Chicago Gablic Laidley Field Washington Lee Sat Robertson Virginia-Western Power Company Clifton Forge N. W. Storer Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company Pittsburgh Mr. Greer Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Washington, D.C Telephone Company Warren ‘Ht. Voorhis American Water Works New York City J. ON. Shannahan American Electric Railway Association Hampton Virginia W. S. Vivian National Electric Light Association Chiesen Wildener Interyenginin Valle Electric Railway Company Huntington Enoch H. Vickers West Virginia University oThe University W. A. Buchanan Kentucky and West Virginia Power Company Logan Utley E. S. Tisdale State Department of Health Charleston Cliffe&me Marnlik Morgantown Edgewood Country Club

Yale Analyst Proposes Tax Reforms For Committee

Professor Timud A Adams of Yale urged broad tax changes to the Adams advisory panel. He backs lowering the top surtax to 20 percent, retaining the estate tax with modifications, and removing the $19,000 unity deduction for vacation income deductions. He favors eliminating the capital stock tax and raising the corporate levy if needed. He urged uniform inheritance treatment nationwide and warned against arbitrary assessments by the revenue bureau.

Timud A. Adams Yale Adams Treasury Tn Execativs Vonunities Ile Telat Drectelow AL Soller Baltimore Anerican Frre Manufacturers Association Metlon

Dying Words in Murder Trial Tie to Stephenson Home Call

In Schrlesville Ind Met 16 almost all the substance of Madge Uberholzer’s alleged admission was admitted at the trial for first degree murder. The girl claimed she was compelled to drink and carried away, later returned bruised, and that Stephenson and a companion took her to his home and kept her until she attempted suicide. The testimony included the physician, Kingsbury, and Oberholtzer, the girl's father, who described the ride and return and the plea for medical help. The defense objected to parts of the testimony and sought to limit admissibility. Witnesses described a phone call to Stephenson’s home and the sequence from Hammond to Indianapolis by automobile. The jury heard details of the alleged abduction and the events leading to the girl’s condition and statements.

Schrlesvilve Ind Madge Uberholmer C. Mephenson Dgar Wieneds Mien Gherholiger Huietde Fobe Oberholtzer Kingsburs Oberholza Adda Hammoond Maimond Indianapolis Puison Konghury Dortor Stephenson Khinsiuery Joe Indianapa- Us Indianspo Mareh Ihkaberg Sabe Wverhottner Winch Stephenana Hammond Charley Oberhultzer Madge

Evacuation Report Updates From Frontline Movements

Messy dispatch reports ongoing evacuation developments as military officials and government spokespeople coordinate to relay new fronts and casualty figures. Reported movements involve Greek and Balkan forces, with allied ships and air support, as the war around Macedonia intensifies and authorities prepare further briefing.

Man Denies Breach Of Promise In Suit Over 600000

In Pittsburgh, John W. Eabbard denies proposing marriage to Miss Anne Caldwell of a New York musical company. He claims she left New York for California in 1922, and that any alleged oral agreement to marry in 1922 was repudiated by September 1924. The suit seeks 600000 damages for breach of promise.

Pittsburgh Anne Caldwell New York John W. Eabbard Hubbard Presced Stent Company Caladwell Abe Bern California Mins Caldwath Hubbard

Mitchell Foiled in Every Move to Escape Court Martial

Washington dispatch reports Colonel William Mitchell facing a court martial on charges of canducy pediciny and orders, with prosecution proceedings advancing under President Coolidge. Pleas by Representative Reid and others were overruled, and the court rapidly moved toward findings likely this week.

Mitchell Washington Auys Osen Em Army Cartial Wiliam Mitchell An Cours Praortial Coolide Army Navy Air Service Ugnrt Afr Trank BR Reid Nots Ty Goty Iurinvers Calemt Blanton Winshly

Bandits Loot Buffalo Armored Car Shootout

Six outlaws attacked the Buffalo armored car in Buffalo New York fatally wounding a guard and killing the driver. They fled with 893000 in cash as detectives identified a leader tied to a Detroit heist. another suspect linked to notorious criminal Gerald Chapman aided the escape.

Beffalo Bank of Biffalo Harry Fiarris Garfeld Detroit Dutch Anderson Gerald Chapman Arage Anderson Charles W. Clifford Lewis M. Yarrington Hawk Guard Mucht SoUnd Meyers

Tax Returns Progress In City And County Collections

Tax collectors race ahead as October 20 starts. Sheriff Massey leads City Treasurer Bright with $105,213.46 in first ten days versus $94,488.06 for the treasury. Delinquency penalties begin November 15 and city payments face a 1 percent levy after November 1.

L. C. Massey H. P. Brightwell A. F. Pitzer Maurice Mathes Trevenrer Charleston Cliy Monany Laagt Sherif& Masser Kanawhe

New Radio Invention Aims to End Railroad Wrecks

Detroit reports a radio safety device that automatically warns locomotives of danger along a ten mile Pere Marquette track run. Officials from Pere Marquette and Michigan Central Railroads witnessed the test with inventor Ar. Clark. The system sends radio signals to the cab to forewarn engineers and can halt the engine at danger points if the engineer is incapacitated.

Detroit Pere Marquette Vera Marquette Michigan Central Reiorda Clark

France Forms New Radical Cabinet in Crisis

Premier Painieve reshuffles a lean cabinet to tackle France's military and political problems without ex-ministers. Aristide Briand remains foreign minister, Camille Chautemps is justice minister, and a new Bank of France governor takes the post. Parliament ratified the selection as radicals urge bold policy, while socialists demand clear ends and the US debt issue lingers.

Painieve France Ste Culliaux Severa Sy ‘M. Painieve Aristide Briand Miniester Foreign Avenue Charter Chaamel Telntater Ecommerce Hae Bank of Fence Patulave Doumergum M. Bainleve Sffairs Camille Chaut Acaccelyomics Ereupn Hetrem M. Painiere Debe M. Cailiaux United States Min M. Caillaux Washington

Baul Ighem Ship Building Wins Suit Against Fleet Corp

In New York a strategy victory favors Baul Ighem Ship Building Corp which sued the Fleet Corporation for 1 744 809. The case challenged jurisdiction and involved claims for balance payments on war vessel construction. The matter was set to be heard as the government filed a separate suit in Philadelphia against Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp for about 11 million.

New York Baul Ighem Building Corporation Emergenity Fleet Corporation Federst Indys Bond Neet Cotation Shipbuilding Conpotation Elt Fed Philadelphia Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation

Coal Loading Record Set in Fairmont Region

A cold wave boosts coal loading in the Fairmont region with 1,792 cars loaded in northern West Virginia on Wednesday, a new single day record. Non union mines contributed 1,728 cars, while 146 union workers loaded 228 cars. The statewide tally shows 15 unions worked and loaded 260 cars. Also noted is obituary of John Colts Porbos, noted artist, and a report on extradition proceedings in Tallahassee regarding Me and Mire Farley linked to Pike County mine explosion case.

Apairmont Real Fairmont West Vire Minin Sama Mforemuthin Fiheg Tallatasse Fla Kentucky Fe Farley Pike County Farlage Obiai

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