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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1925

Page

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Charleston School Opens With Record Enrollment Plan

Kanawha county schools resume term with more than twenty four thousand students enrolled across rural and urban schools. County superintendent Florence In reports rapid progress on new facilities and staffing, while board approves minor hires and equipment funding for a Woodrow Wilson junior high lunch room.

Charleston Weber Garnett Hx Achool Principaia Mercer School Higginbotham Cattl Thef Wilson Mois Tobert Senosutidiate Tode A. E. Weber Board of Education Ivar Hight Herald Henrietta Watera Helen Whitmore John A. Greenewald Robert Siders Dorothy P. Smith Louise Dettinger Rebina F. W. Perkina B.S. Spilman Hoara Waa Kanawha County Benks Im Kanawha Stova Biss Florence

Thaxton Tardy for Council Foxy Excuse

The narrative cites Thaxton blamed a fox for delays during a council meeting on Vine Street. A gray fox was sighted near councilman Thaxton and Rate People tying, with traffic and meeting disruptions reported. Councillor Travten commented on public safety and the fox incident, noting the animal’s retreat and return to the area.

Thaxton Fox Iind Vine Street Councilovan Travten Dinenne

Col Mitchell Will Be Tried In Army Navy Inquiry

Washington reports say Col William Mitchell faces an Army Navy inquiry over his public statements that administration of navy and army services has been negligent. Major General Helmick orders investigation with Col Teurgen Nugent as special investigator to question Mitchell in San Antonio, Texas.

Washington Aar Department Cnione Wiliam Mitchell John J. Hines Eli A. Helmick Teeurgen A. Nugent Nugent San Antonio Texas Coleone Mitchell War Department Mwenl Eubins Ménis Phel Mitchell Willoiit Army Wilbur Plang Navy

Defense policy call for united civil military leadership

A 1930s San Antonio report quotes Colonel Mitchell urging a single combined national defense structure. He says a consolidated cabinet under the president should govern defense with civilian control. He criticizes current Army Navy aviation gaps and warns against parochial, improvised arrangements.

C C Files Rate On Elk Gravel Tariff Fight Update

The railroad tariff dispute over Elk gravel rates prompts a Charleston to Blue Creek demand and Huntington bid to undercut local firms. The commission weighs suspending the rule as Huntington plans to press for a $1.15 cap while a rail line seeks relief and public construction uses sand and gravel from Wilmington to Charleston. The case advances with responses due and a decision expected on October 4 unless paused.

Chesapeake New York Central Huntington West Lake Creek Charleston Hafield Conatrucelui Minterlais Wimtingeton Lncal Charleston-Clendiain Raud Tg Ierittes Angiver Tye

Four Officers Buried in Shenandoah Disaster Funeral

The Shenandoah disaster victims were buried with full military honors in Arlington. Lt Commander Zachary S. Lansdowne led the ill-fated craft’s ceremony at Fort Myers Chapel as a navy band and service troops accompanied the funeral procession. Mrs Lansdowne, escorted by her brother, attended the service. Other officers Lt Commander Louis Hancock Lt J 33 Lawrence and Lt FW Sheppard were laid to rest in Arlington during the morning as services were held at the graves.

Washington Seokyi Arlington National Seniet Zachary 5 Lankdowne Fort Meyers Arlington Lansdowne Knox

Women Pursue Fame and Fortune in Modern Britain

Central Press reports on titled British women entering business and public life as actresses and agents. Lady Amareret and Miranda, daughters of noble families, assert that fathers should support daughters in business, challenging traditional parental roles in the social elite.

Central Press London Jorn Ammeret We Daily John Smith

Move to transfer federal prisoners to penitentaries

The Department of Justice plans to relocate one hundred additional federal prisoners to various penitentiaries during September to ease crowding. A 4 percent increase in transfers will send inmates to Atlanta, Mount Vernon, Vermont, and other facilities, with shifts tied to Stone Law work for a federal reform facility at Alcorn.

Washington Juste Hes Atlanta Moundayitle Virginia Ilentiary Vermont Hubert Niew

Poison liquor blamed for death in riverbank incident

Frank ONeil, 50, found dead on the river bank near Lackawanna. Doctors suspect poison liquor as the cause after autopsy and investigation by Dr. H Dunk and County Coroner M D Vidod. Witnesses say ONeil had been drinking. a probable autopsy and inquest are planned. Body cared for by Varlow undertaking. Nearby note: unrelated update on Jol A Bell’s recovery after a stroke.

Franky O'Neil Lack & Onew Asx & Glade H Dunk Elo M.D. Vidod Todiny Ons Monrog Street Chicag Thuntington Piteburgh Varlow Undertaking Establishment

Reward Offered to Trace Missing Plane in Hawaii Event

Honolulu chapter of the national aero Nautical association offers 3500 to anyone who finds PN-3 No. 1 and delivers it to Naval authorities. Commander John Roders and four aviators are missing after fuel shortage halted their mission. Naval search continues with Langley and 26 ships added to forces as destroyer squadrons arrive.

Tionoluly Sept W. van Vintenberg Honolulu National Aero- Nautical Association Gen John Roders Hono- Tulu Pacific Thell Woaplang Rer Hop Langley South

Lasting peace prospects rise in guarded Berlin talks

Allied optimism grows over a near term security pact with Germany aimed at Europe’s reconstruction on a basis of permanent peace. An early ministers’ meeting is likely in October with Stresemann possibly attending. Mussolini may join. plans call for a limited, not a full international conference, with Poland and Czechoslovakia wary of new Rhine pact terms.

Geneva Europa Germany Streaémann Thia Patnleve Bri France Champeriuin Ing Vady B Ore Phe Associated Press Dir Stresemann Mussolini Maly Jeudera Washington Gowon Magus Lausanne Poland Rhineland Rhine Ner

Cannot Use Ship for Souvenirs Call West Sept

The von ach Caroline the Shenandoah wreck near Nere last Thursday will be junked with the condition that the wreckage of the navy craft is not to be cut up for souvenirs or sale. Commander Jirob H. Klein of Lakehurst reports junking progress while officials review the salvage. Survivors from the wreck, including Raymond Col and John McCarthy, travel between hospitals as doctors assess needed operations and prognosis amid a day of dwindling crowds at the scene.

Shenandoah Nere Lakehurst Outaidera Voller Hecrocy Raymond Col la Marote Caldwell Thia Klein Hoe Laler Marietta Lakebarat John McCarthy Withony Moore Cleveland McCyerpy Joy Moore Urutda Dipat McCarthy Markctin

Miners of Soft Coal Plan Strike Harvest Discussion

West Virginia rates for soft coal rise to debate as central and western Pennsylvania operators meet to promote soft coal as an anthracite substitute. Plans include shipping 6,000,000 tons monthly to New England and mid Atlantic states at about $8 per ton, with freight rates seen as biased toward West Virginia. Further Pennsylvania meetings are scheduled this week.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania New England Middle Atlantic Virginia West Virginia New Isieland Algo Interstate Commerce Commission Iixing

Largest payroll will start today in Anthracite region

From Roranton Pennsylvania the Associated Press reports the largest payroll distribution in the history of the anthracite industry begins tomorrow. About 137000 workers will receive roughly 15.8 million dollars for August two week period. The payout involves major mining companies and is expected to cover a fortnights work.

Associated Press Roranton Larrés Fortatigne

Let Contract On New Street On Washington Street

The council awarded a street paving contract for Washington Street from Capitol to Summers at $7 829 40 for eight inch reinforced concrete. Concrete bid beat asphalt alternatives, with other bids listed and discussions of potential future track plans by Charleston Interurban Railway. Executive session held prior to the meeting.

Washington Capitol Summers Council Greybil Bruce H. I. Wehrte Charleston Interurban Railway Company Washington A Beard and Dut Beta Charleston Bruce and Hranham Brown and Floyd Runka and Barger James E. Doyle Huntington H. R. Wiley Chesipeako and Oblo Croming St Youngstroet Wertz Engine Are Chesaneaxe and Opio Company

Tulia Hoyt Mourns Missing Diamond Ring in New York

Sorority beauty Tulia Hoyt reports a $25,000 diamond ring disappeared during a social event in New York. Witnesses say the ring vanished amid the affair, prompting an immediate search and questions about security at the gathering.

Tulia Hoyt New York

Coolidge weighs urgent matters on return to Washington

President Coolidge delays definite decisions on key admin issues after visiting Swampscott. He plans to consult advisers in Washington and may reconvene the rural conference survey. He will discuss with Mellon and others and weigh World Court support and League of Nations steps.

Coolidge Congress Jardine Walter Mellon New Mitchell War and Navy Departments United States League of Nationa Nevhans Ato Senate

Interstate Commerce hearing on Van Sweringen merger resumes

Washington Sept. Interstate Commerce Commission hearings into the Van Sweringen Nickel Plate merger proceed with H. D. Royal explaining voluminous statistical exhibits. Chesapeake and Ohio stockholders cross examine the figures as engineers and accountants review dated data for the merger plan. Opponents plan to introduce evidence over the weekend to challenge the securities exchange involved.

Washington van Sweringen Dilan West Interstate Commerce Commission H. D. Royal Chesapeake and Ohio ges+ alon

Polish Soldier of Fortune Impostor Jailed for 20 Years

The case centers on John Turnowski a Polish impostor who posed as clergy across Europe for two decades. He tricked bishops and prelates in France Germany Austria Italy and Poland earning money and trust before his arrest and conviction. The tale details his methods and the curious career that spanned two decades.

Pollanehireh Italy Wacasa Rome al Fila John Turlof Nowski Pollut Europe Turnowski

Prosecution planned for young kidnapper in Mary Daly case

Authorities in two counties prepared to prosecute Herri Noel twenty for the murder of six year old Mary Daly and the kidnapping charge tied to Raymond Pierce. A formal murder count was entered in Essex County while possible trial locations shifted as prosecutors weigh prior jurisdiction. Noel, declared not guilty by his court in a related case, faced autopsy findings and a complex web of charges as his father Dix Noel sought counsel in New York. Relatives and officials moved to uncover possible accomplices amid ongoing investigations into the abduction and slaying.

Mont Clatr N. J Herri Bon W. Noel Mary Daly Exaex Raymond Pierce Regro Ixhab Mary Noel du Passuie Neuwark John Sandin Sandin Res Corger Pieres Pancak Fussafe Deyoe Dix W. Noel New York Torneys Fpolley New York World Tonight Nook Nol Pierce Wallace Payne Tittia Falls Napanoel N. Yu chQdren Payne William Rogan Cedar Grove Associated Press Harrison Nos Little Mary Daly Mont Clair N. J James D. Carpenter Jersey City Nual Harriaon Hareitoon Noetolu

Forest fires burn over two thousand acres in Tennessee

Bristom Tenn Va reports unaka mountains near Erwin Tennessee have seen fires scorch more than 2060 acres of timber lands. Government foresters say the blazes appear under control though further checks continue. In Laurel Fork region near Carters Creek, forestry officials note burning in Piney area under monitoring.

Associated Press Bristom Tenn Popier Ridge Unaka Mountains Erwin Carster Crty Fonetete Taithe Ing Pve Wipany

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