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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1925

Page

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Wertz and Hall Clash Over City Incinerator Funds

State tax commissioner Hall says about 15000 dollars should remain in the incinerator fund for repairs and relining, while Mayor Wertz denies funds exist or remain. Officials dispute past expenditures and warn the plant cannot handle current garbage loads, prompting a flood of questions about disposal and federal concerns.

Ant P. Hall Charlesetun W. W. Wertz Elk River Tax Aimissioner Hall Tasiaud Wertz Nix Major Hall Mayer Wertz Mlk Rivey Brive Maeyar oMea Arbors Hall Lund Balmer City of Charles

Dawes's Car Collides With Police in Los Angeles

A car driven by Dr Edwin C Hyde swerved and struck a line of motorcycle officers on a boulevard in Los Angeles. Dawes jumped from her vehicle and assisted the injured officer before aid arrived. The rider of Dawes' car suffered possible internal injuries and was taken to a hospital.

Los Angeles Mobile Esteris Gee Dawes Hue Mp Edwin c. Hyde Trafic Tt Scranet Uer. Dawes Ofer CG. Hetsc

Old cider mill heard again in Kanawha Hills

An unusually fine apple crop ожидается in Putnam County orchard owned by former Agriculture Commissioner Jaymen Stewart as warm spring weather aids harvest. Kanawha County orchards also promise good returns with extended orchard land use and improved care by local farmers across the region.

Kanawha Hills Dawnha Aule Charleston Putnam County Jaymen Stewart

Trail Bridge Work Near End on Midland Trail

Gauley Bridge traffic bridge on the Midland Trail near completion by November 1 per E I Anderson state road division engineer. Ansted Bridge near finish and half mile Midland Trail section to wrap up this week. White Sulphur Springs grounds to host Midland Trail completion events plus Wheeling Realtors convention set for September 5 6 and 7 with wide attendance anticipated.

Gauley Bridge E. I. Anderson State Road Commission Ansted Mr. Anderson White Sulphur Springs

Soft coal rates take effect under ICC order

The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered new bituminous coal rate schedules from West Virginia and Pennsylvania to the Atlantic Seaboard. Revised rates set base figures with specific surcharges to Boston area and New Haven lines, including a $5.58 per ton to several New England points and adjustments above Clearfield district rates.

Washington West Virginia Pennsylvania Atlantic Seaboard Territory Interstate Commerce Commission North Atlantic Rallyoade West Virginia-Pennsylvani Hoston Wilamanltc Adamsdale Mase New Haven Mormans Clearfield Boston and Maines Parley Boston Maine Cumberland-Piedmont Baltimore and Ohio

Mother's Day Founder Frees Court Hearing in Philadelphia

Mian Anua Jarvin of Philadelphia credited as the founder of Mother’s Day faced a courtroom hearing as a crowd gathered and police were summoned. The case centered on aCarnation symbolism at a war mothers convention with Mrs Catherine Tullice of Connecticut, a convention delegate, objecting to the flower’s emblematic use.

Philadelphia Anua Jarvin Philadelpha Catherine Tullice Mina Doevix Mev Mb Jarvin

Charleston Strives for Joining Two Colleges into One

The Charleston chamber committee proposes uniting Morris Harvey College with the West Virginia Methodist schools to establish a premier university in Charlestown. A publicity drive is planned and a joint conference with the Northern and Southern Methodist Episcopal churches is scheduled for September 24, 1925 to revise the plan.

Charleston Oni Clarksfire West Virginia Vommerce Endacas Henad Ashera Pring Io Morria Hervey College Barboursyile Almet Virginia Methodist Charlestown Ealings B. Wood GW. Kember WM. Given

Latin Dame Admits Part Ownership of Rum Ship

Madame Maer Caxares owner claimant says she has stake in a whiskey carrier near Serrett. She denies personal involvement in U S liquor shipments while her secretary notes she sits as director of Gloria Steamship Co which owns General Serett. The vessel carried 25 000 cases of whiskey and faced possible seizure due to dry law enforcement efforts.

Associated Press London Maer Caxares Theon Serrett Evening Standard Daily Sketch Janet Brown Madame Cuw Gloria Steamabig Company Madame Casares Deol Harbor Antwirp

Taxable Goods Valuations See Mixed State Increase

Kanawha County reports a nearly four million dollar rise in total valuations, boosting the state's net real estate and property values by about 53 million dollars year over year. Despite a state uptick, 28 of 33 counties show declines from 1924 totals, with Cabell and 27 others offsetting losses. Figures reflect real estate, personal property, and public utility valuations, and are subject to revision.

Iacrease Coantles Grant 2 Hall Atte Tix Ahéell Sussex Kanawha Dore Kanawha County Cabell County Ohio McDowell Tyler Eyvudibea Versahal RAM T.S Va Uhm Renertine Ags Ptyce

Anderson Death Reported in Dubuque Mystery

The body of a man believed to be George Dutch Anderson was found in Dubuque. Police note matches include a possible alias George Daly and ties to a murder case involving Mr and Mrs Leo Hance. Autopsy cites poisoning with unclear details and a suspect may have escaped federal custody.

Chapman Hance George Anderson Athinta

Pinchot Holds Confab on Coal

Governor Pinchot convened a discussion at Milford Pennsylvania on the anthracite mining suspension. He met with Glen Alder president and others to gather insight and pledged not to release comments publicly. The governor stressed the broad statewide impact and urged informed action.

Pinchot Hutthe Associated Press Midford Milford Pennsylvania Atracite Reciena

Jealousy Drives Man to Self Inflicted Death

Shirley Slode, 25, allegedly killed herself at her Perry Branch home after a quarrel with husband Shirley Slode over suspected infidelity. Sheriff Massey relayed the couple argued at the Stoneboro residence before Slode retrieved a gun and fatally shot himself as tensions rose. An undertaker was summoned to the Slade home.

Shirley Slode Perry Branch Massey Lola Lushind Inus Mansion Laws Wienheth

World Series set to open October 7 in Pittsburgh

AP reports that the World Series is planned to start October 7 with two games in Pittsburgh followed by three in Washington and possibly two in Pittsburgh depending on schedule. The series officials and umpires to be announced by league presidents, with games slated to begin at 2 PM.

Pittsburgh Washington Tv Pittsburgh Rvent Ranma Remnis Ortha de Wits Steares Etober Loowna Senta Ered Benrral Olen Wenderm Sete Phe Ungires Tresdent Meydler National League Presidont Johnson The American

Honolulu Opens Arms for Naval Heroes and Aviators

In Honolulu a large crowd cheered Commander Rodgers and his five aviators as they arrived after a perilous flight from San Francisco to Honolulu. Governor Farrington led the welcome with Admiral Robison and other naval officers present. The crew, delayed by fuel loss, received an ovation for their disabled seaplane voyage.

Farrington Presa Honolulg Juli Rodeers Waullater Fattington Honolulu Juno San Francisco United Bates Navy Robison Iander United States Battle Fleet Stear Langley Army Hawaiian Department Rae John J. McDonald Fourteenth Naval Clairavt

Heat Wave Breaks as Rain Arrives in Charleston

A prolonged heat spell ends with a rare south rain across Charleston and surrounding areas bringing cooler temperatures. Health warnings persist over drinking water conditions while crops suffer from drought despite relief from thundershowers. No fatalities reported in Charleston. rainfall noted in Montgomery and adjacent regions. The mystery of a fatal shooting in Vinton remains unsolved.

Charlestum Dara Chalienton Montgomery Vredi Charleston Health Department

Coolidge Names Probe Board Amid Air Squabble

D ANTONIO reports First Lieutenant Russell Maughan, a duals flyer, was forced into a deadly chase as he sought to eyast Gul rents. He will reach Logan Utah too late to see his mother alive at Kelly Air Field. Last night he learned his mother was gravely ill. today he was told she had died.

D Antonio Sepe Russell Maughan Logan Utah Kelly Aeid

Presidential board to study U.S. air power adequacy

President Coolidge named a nine member board to examine aircraft use in national defense and report by late November. The group includes Gen. James G. Harbord retired, Rear Admiral Fletcher retired, and lawmakers Birmingham and Winnick with leaders Parker and Deninen.

Washington Coolidge America Air Power White House Coolidgane Davin Wer Wilbur Navy War Am Navy Departments James G. Harbord William F. Durand Los Angeles Anc Frente Dent Davis Thureday Wiltur Mc Whur Meade War Department Jott Jast Congress Mitchell Army Air Chief War and Navy Départemente

New All Metal Dirigible Urged for Government

Washington September 12. Officials of the Aircraft Development corporation of Detroit sought government support for building an all metal dirigible of duralumin with a 49 000 cubic foot capacity, 2000 mile sailing radius and 70 mph speed. The firm urged a thorough trial before further funding, citing Shenandoah lessons and improved safety.

Detroit Washington Aircraft Development Corporation of Detroit Army and Navy Waushlngton Bareld H. Emmons Shenandoah Paat

Charleston Week Program Announced By committee Chair

Okey Johnson announced the complete Charleston Week program with group entertainments by local businesses. The event opens Monday afternoon September 21 with an auto ride and features airplane maneuvers by U S army fliers, polo, and a horse show as major attractions for visitors. Governor Howard Tore will speak at the welcome.

Charleston Okey Johnson Committee On Welock P Howard Tore United States Army Phow Mike Mp

Excavation Halted in Ohio Valley of Kings Site

Archaeologists stop work at the Kevat Folp mound near Bainbridge Ohio as riches emerge. Four skeletons of princes are removed for study at the Columbus Historical Society museum amid confirmation of pearl burial adornments and ages possibly 1000 to 2000 years old.

Ohio’s “Valley of Kings Chitracutha Kevat Folp Bainbridge Ghtu Archaenlowiey] and Historical Society Colum Society Columbus Yeasterday Wameta Dovhays Sven

Rockefeller Accepts Aid From Olympia

Cleveland September 12 A short poem written by John D Rockefeller on his 95th birthday was his contribution to the Furly Settlers association annual meeting in the Western Reserve. He notes regret at missing the gathering as a member of the association. The verse reflects on work and life lessons from a long career.

Army Weeks Mitchell War Secretary War and Navy Departments Mitchell Bean Nelson Wisconsin Witer Mitchell Cleveland Bath John D. Rockefeller Furly Settlers’ Association of the Western Reserve Rockefeller Bir

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