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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1925
Page
1
Honolulu reports revived hopes as 18 more destroyers head toward the search for five aviators of the missing PN-3 No. 1 seaplane. Navy radio operations praised for steady reports and guidance amid the ongoing recovery effort.
The Standard Gas and Electric Company announced plans, with federal cooperation, to build a 10.15 million dollar water power plant on the Ohio River at Louisville. The facility, to be completed by 1929, aims to join the southern and middle western super power grid, with 108000 horsepower initial capacity and potential 135000. A two mile dam for navigation between Pittsburgh and Cairo forms the project’s centerpiece, financed in part by federal funds and to be operated by Louisville Hydro Electric Company. The plan forecasts substantial annual kilowatt hour output.
Charles Town Sept 4 Mrs B Lee Phillipe of Charles Town wife of the cashier of the Farmers and Merchants Deposit company was killed on the Herryevita turnpike this evening when her car collided with another vehicle. Six others in the automobile were injured.
In Harbour county near Philippi West Virginia Judge Warren H. Whittle issues a stringent injunction against the United Mine Workers of America and its leaders. The order bars interference threats and propaganda aimed at pressuring workers to join or quit and restricts any intimidation related to union activities at Century mines. The plant operated on a union basis until 1925 and reopened non union in July after closures.
A complaint against Guy D. Goeff, former Western and United States attorney, was dismissed by Judge Goddard. The case alleged a conspiracy to obtain indictment over fraud in the sale of the steamship Liberty Lend to the Italian buyer. West Virginia state senator commented that federal officials should be immune from civil actions while performing official duties.
In Rome at Saint Mary Major Basilica authorities posted a front door notice banning women not properly dressed from entering. The sign requires head covering and modest attire and warns that women not complying will be refused admission.
In Sept 4 dispatch from Clinton Indiana and surrounding districts miners refuse to settle with Traders Coal company and a competing outfit. Union district leaders warn against migration to western coal fields as job prospects and wages come under review amid ongoing labor tensions.
Funeral services are set for Vanderbilt who died at Sandy Point estate. The text traces the life of Reegie Vanderbilt, noting Yale roots, a high society career, and notorious gambling episodes, with reference to his birth in 1860, marriage to Cathleen Nelson, and ties to New York and Philadelphia figures.
Jamestown police arrest Ruth Andersen and Mrs White Schw ywart for smoking on the street described as disorderly conduct. They pled not guilty before Magistrate Wilencke, $5 in fines and costs. New York news notes three men tied to a window incident and governor race tensions.
In Montclair New Jersey on September 5 a man abducted a six year old girl near Watchung mountains triggering a large manhunt by posses and police. The child Mary Daly daughter of David F Daly was taken from an automobile but released four hours later after a mistaken identity. Police and state troopers scoured the area for the abductor while a $1,000 reward was offered for info leading to the girl’s return.
Lansing in mid September 4, Anseta of Mai e24 40a were shown by the old Miter company in its annual report to the xstate corporation division. The 18 cm increase of 3,770,000 over last year. The company declares a maximum appropriation of 320,000. Assets include Kubilitiary cinghanna Hfayaa estimated would raise the total to 1,000,000. The statement as of December 31, 1924, lists goodwill and value of credit at 205,728,52h, stocks and bonds 5507, supplies 254,030, prepaid expenses 91,400. Asset total less depreciation and amortization 227,120057. Liabilities include accounts payable 23,110,229, employees investments 23,459,888, expenses and taxes payable 28,192,714, patents investigation 186,138, capital stock 204,500, surplus 644,470,49.
Sept. 4 Swampscott The administration outlined plans to promote voluntary railroad mergers over the next years as a path to freight restructuring. If not achieved, President Coolidge would back legislation to compel consolidation while urging carriers to devise their own plans within five to seven years. The article also notes Coolidge’s expectation of renewed dirigible interest and budget disputes impacting the Shenandoah and the Los Angeles program, with possible use of Lakehurst and Takehurst budget decisions pending.
In New York on September 4 the municipal station WNYC was temporarily halted after an injunction directed at the city to show cause why it should not be shut down. Justice Levy’s order, obtained by Henry Mether, followed claims that the station aired political propaganda for Mayor Hylan and his re election campaign. The injunction was denied after the city promised no more political speeches from the station. Hylan, in Staten Island, accused Governor Smith and Senator Walker of involvement in food adulteration schemes and warned of upstate price rises and sewage probe loans, while continuing to attack Smith over food cases from WNYC.
President Coolidge rejects the idea of appointing Senator Butler of Massachusetts to a cabinet post. He says New England is well represented by Weeks and Sargent and will seek a successor from elsewhere. He adds he favors New England but serves the entire country and dismisses rumors about Hinreicher as war secretary.
Helium once valued at 16 000 per cubic foot is no longer deemed rare. A Worth Texas plant, built for 2 million dollars, processes gas piped from Petrolia to supply federal needs. The Shenandoah wreck yielded 7 million cubic feet of gas, with local plant operations running near full capacity to extract helium.
Saldsnell Ohio September 4 Thires Nitwrouger a farmer behind Shenandoah oil invasion scheme was to seize and ruin a town. He faced possible arrest as federal authorities planned action. He fled after learning the offense was legal and returned home to raise a ten cent per passenger rate on a local service.
The dispatch notes extreme heat across the central states with temperatures over 100 degrees in multiple cities. Gov McLeod declares a day of fasting and prayer for rain in South Carolina while drought pressures grow in Kentucky and parts of Indiana and Illinois report record heat and crop stress. A cooler weather system is forecast to move from the Canadian northwest toward the lower Great Lakes and Ohio Valley, with relief expected by Sunday.
In New Jersey a rum war escalated as Coast Guard units from Seabright and Brigantine pursued a speeding vessel. One man, Joseph Salbach known as Dynamite Joe of Waterwitch, was killed when four assailants fired on him in a yard after a gunfight at sea. Three companions were later found dead. A boat carrying roughly 300 cases of liquor was later beached two miles from the West home.
Caldwell Ohio marks the crash anniversary as investigators seek the ship barograph used to record pressure and humidity. Commander Klein leads the board at Lakehurst and Caldwell, with survivors and families awaiting word on causes and remains.
In Philadelphia a lawyer secured the release of clients charged with unlawful possession of liquor after proving a Sunday warrant was signed by a magistrate on Saturday and not served until the next day. Judge Harry J. McDevitt ordered the defendants freed, citing law enacted in 1806.
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