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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1925

Page

8

Seventeen Bids For Air Routes Spark Auction Fever

Washington reports a heated bid opening for the eight proposed air mail routes. Seventeen bids were submitted by two commercial groups with payments varying by percentage of the mail carried. Postmaster General New expects the department to scrutinize all proposals under new aviation rules before selecting bidders, aiming to avoid delays and ensure reliable service.

Postal Department Washington Constabig Pnst Lew Organizana Elect Bategat Air Mall Chigage New Post Ofice Department Com- 1 Aviation Até Alc

Fournier Says He Will Not Play for Brooklyn Next Year

Pittsburgh Sept 1 Jacques Fournier Brooklyn first baseman says he will sever ties with the club after this season. Wilbert Robinson denies current reports and says Fournier has not spoken to him about quitting. Fournier confirms he will not be with Brooklyn next year and rejects razzing from fans.

Wilbert Robinson Brooklyn Pittsburgh Jacquesj Awenier Glen Guitte Robinson Farett Forbes Field Fournier Pirates New York Brooklyn S

Lewis Opposed to Arbitration in Coal Strike

President John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers told a Kiwanis audience in Hazleton that arbitration cannot bring permanent peace in the coal fields. He argued collective bargaining best secures workers demands and noted past arbitration granted only about a third of workers’ increases. Also: Dr. Eliot slightly ill and Mexico City celebrates independence anniversary with two days of festivities.

Fressy _ HAZLETON John L. Lewis Unitedge Workers of America Kiwanis Club Teslers Keemld Lewis

Prominent West Virginia figures visit Kanawha scene

Jenn Sutton dubbed grand old man of Braxton counts hosts and urges in politics. Senator H White of Matewan, Ex-senator D Herold, and others blend into a partisan powwow. Visitors from Japan Morimoto and Watakoke study Kanawha industry while Fleming Alderson and a long list of officials and dignitaries call at the hotel.

Jenn Sutton Braxton Staunen Willem Jennings Bryan Charleston Japan Ioci Kanawha Morimoto Z. Watakoke Yokyo Kanawha Valle Fleming N. Alderson Democratic Party Aldercop L Hichwood West Virginia

Court Deliberates On Skeleton Bills Of Exception

A supreme court decision addresses skeleton bills of exception and the limits of evidence admissibility. It clarifies that handwritten stenographer transcripts alone do not form part of the record and that county court orders must be properly integrated for canvassers.

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Turkiye Denies Accusations of Christian Abductions at Mosul

Geneva reports say the Turkish delegation denied claims of Troops capturing and carrying off Christians in the disputed Mosul district. Britain’s Jahnherke announced Britain’s reply to Turkey’s regional security pact proposal with Iraq and Persia.

Geneva Council of League of Nations

Embalmers Board Holds Convention

State board of embalmers concluded a two day session convening yesterday at the Kanawha city venue. Officers Beale Huntington president and Fred R. Martin secretary were reelected along with other members including L Krempn and T H Pollay.

Birthday card party chords in NITRO area

Local social notes list a Monday birthday party at Tira with many attendees including Mr. and Mrs. 3 W Skiegs and Ralph Wallace, and a series of Charleston visits and travels by residents such as Homer Pranilin, Al Jordan, Jimmie Soydel, and Miss Cornelia Marshall.

Tira B. Witty Pragent Ty Marstadl W. Skiegs Ralph Wallace Mire Algginbotham Mtr George Viator Joanitta Dixon Raynes Dick Abbott Kendal Abbott Thiddle Charkieton Monika Cornelia Marshall Alene Dr & Ti Marshall 37Th Street Homer Pranilin Ox Friends Alva Laiordan Charleston AL McTachlan New York Moteford Marleston Wis Nore Jimmie Soydel Aan Chemical Conandike Flor Jersey Pat Grows Martha Jane Btr Crow Bow Withert Bess Bea Wallace Lodia Barreanat Yesterdas Uaring Virginks Richmond Viesinia M.A Kenier Mise Peessa

Picturesque State Road as Cover Design

A September issue of The Concrete Highways magazine highlights West Virginia roads drawing tourism attention. It features a full page cover showing a stretch of the Glasgowburg and Setton Pike in Clarke County, with Back Mountain views nearby, presenting a scenic highway panorama.

West Virginia Mickete Fonda Hingasine Highwas Glarkeburg Setton Pike Gewia County Jin Mountaino

Obituary notes for Loch and several local residents

Obituaries report Loch Funeral Services for Gilbert H. Loch in SF services at 2 oclock Wednesday afternoon. Frank ONeil funeral services held at Barlw undertake chapel after death in Charleston. Loyal Order of Moose member conducted. Sherman Walker and B Walker mourners noted. James Burdette, 5, dies, funeral at Burdette graveyard on Upper's Creek.

Loch Gilbert HL Qeleck Ate Harry [Merkenstein South Hils Barlw Frank O'Neil Charlestany Neil Sith Charleston Order of Moose Sletar May Cuvendall Detroit Sherman Walker Sherman Wautker Té-montns-al- Aun MSP B. Walker James Burdette Loont Hospital Burdette Upper's Creek

Washington In Brief

The post department opened bids for carrying mail on eight men ale routes Congress and not Secretary Work was blamed by President Coolidge for dissatisfaction among farmers. A trade balance of $5,000,090 was reported for the United States at the end of August by the Wheaton department.

Poastemee Congress United States

Judge laments inability to reach higher-ups in liquor prosecutions

Martinsburg report shows Judge Baker leading the Grand Jury at September term opener. He asserts liquor racketeers evade justice as long as higherups avoid court action, urging professional enforcement. Jury convened, with cases under focus. Mrs. Julie McNemar, ex postmaster, cleared of criminal intent after embezzlement allegations. Francis Mier of Kearneyville pleaded guilty to technical liquor possession and paid a $300 fine.

Martinsburg Gene Erderal W. H Baker Chargin Judea Faker Prand Jury Wna Attrormex Shawae Francis Mier Kearneyaville Miquor

Moroccan War At Standstill In Atlas Passes

AP dispatch from Patous notes fighting slowed with Moors entrenching in the Atlas range passes while Petain plans decisive operations. The French commander concentrates efforts on a phased drive, aiming to break the enemy within ten days as cabinet sessions continue.

Atlas Range Associated Press Patuts Marntal Marehali_ Petain Moerotra Feovh Bremler Palnleye Atire O

Car Loadings For Week Show Decline

Washington September 15 Freight car loadings for the week ended September show a drop of 21 490 cars from the prior week while grain and seam products led declines. Overall freight moved was 78 218 cars, above the same period a year ago despite mixed gains in miscellaneous freight and coke and live stock.

Washington American Railway Annamacid

New American College for Rome Priests Planned

Washington Sept 15 A plan to found a new American college in Rome for priest education advances with a meeting of bishops at Catholic university. Cardinal Noel of Boston will preside and guests include archbishops from around the country. He praised President Coolidge as a man who talks wisely and well, noting the President’s familiarity from Governor days.

Associated Prins Washington Rome Cathole University Chedinal Noel Boston Coolidge Massachusetts

Patrolman Shoots Fiancée and Self in Tragedy

Anthony J. Sheridan died in city hospital from a self inflicted bullet after breaking into the bedroom of his former fiancée Mrs. Madeline Clearwater Montgomery. The fiancée was wounded but not seriously harmed. Sheridan was a member of a waring corps and is survived by the widow of Douglas Montana, a man who died in a ton hospital from burns suffered overseas.

Associated Press Newa IE Anthony J. Sheridan City Hospital Madeline Clearwater Montgomery Douglas Monta Vo An Ton Gus Foisen

Over Five Billion Soft Drinks Consumed Annually

The Associated Press reports that over five billion bottles of soda drinks are consumed yearly in the United States. Artificial fruit flavors and colorings are used in imitations, added to sugar syrup and carbonated water, often indistinguishable from real fruit juices in taste and appearance. The bureau warns these imitations must not masquerade as genuine products and must avoid deleterious ingredients.

Associated Press Washington United States Bureauw of Chemistry

End Mementos to Senator Bora in Paris

A French detachment returns mementos and alleges misgivings over a US decoration for wartime heroism in the Argonne. The American Distinguished Service Cross was offered for saving an officer, but a sold ier refused it. Delegation comprised nationalist Francaline adherents, opposing the current government.

Paris Vordin Allege Americas Ebuvtione Haricourt Beereiny Deparuirs French Debt Commission Prance Crome Omni Argonne Johnson Nationaliat

Helen Wills Elected to Phi Beta Kappa

Helen Wills of the University of California has been elected to Phi Beta Kappa. The local chapter says her two-year record, leadership in letters and sciences, and strong tennis study align with the honor.

Helen Wills Relbey Talit Sepe Helen Wilt University of Calitogria Phi Tuts Kappa Liannagnebue Miss Wills Armatda Eho

Bowles Secures G P Nomination in Massachusetts

The report notes H L Bowles winning the Republican nomination amid Massachusetts politics as Governor Coolidge's rising influence shaped the race. Early counts show Bowles gaining votes while opponents like Peiker faced losses, with unofficial tallies suggesting wide support for Bowles in several towns.

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Coal Miner Struck by Train Near Wheeling

A coal miner was struck by a passenger train near Wheeling and is critically injured. The accident happened as the man attempted to cross the tracks outside the Marlboro area. He was taken to a hospital in Wheeling where doctors report hope for recovery.

Delhi Acaten

Democrats of Ohio Urged to Prepare for Next Year

Rep Oldfield told the Democratic congregational committees to resign today and prepare for Ohio congressional elections next year. He urged only the highest quality candidates and warned that if suitable men or women cannot be found they should draft them. He criticized the Coolidge administration’s tariff act and income tax, accusing Harding-Coolidge of rising government expenditures while claiming to be just to all taxpayers.

Col’ Methin Democrate Old Told Kansas Afr Oldfield Democratic Congressiony Coolidge

McCoy Granted New Trial For Murder

Los Angeles Sept 13 Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy won a new trial on a manslaughter charge in the killing of Thervan Mors in August 1924. The California Second District Court of Appeals ruled improper jury instruction affected the defendant’s substantial rights, reversing the prior verdict and ordering a new trial.

Associated Presa Los Angeler Norimnan Selby Priveighter Kenow Ridh McCoy Dione Mansloushver San Quentin Mes Thervan Mors Second District Court of Appeals

Fragmentary Notice on Textile Coloring and Materials

The readable text warns about dyeing for fabrics and mentions various materials such as cotton linen and mixed cloth. It references colors, wear and care, and a request to choose the material to color or dye. The fragment lacks a clear event or人物 names.

Sues Ex Husband for Breach of Promise

A divorce case in Conte county claims Arman Sofield breached a promise of remarriage after a two year separation. He faced a $386,000 charge for breach of promise and cruelty, with the plaintiff alleging she agreed to reconcile and remarry after their divorce.

Cald Bolleld SoMeld

No Violations Found in Munurson Aircraft Case Investigation

Washington reports Attorney General Sargent announced the federal probe into the Munursculars Aircraft desolation in New York found no violation of federal laws. United States Attorney Barwentsaith stated the inquiry revealed no interlock or improper licensing between manufacturers in 1917 and no exclusive contracts or restricted royalties were identified.

Washington Deine Gan

Complete jury for trial of M Namara in Indianapolis

The jury for the trial of M Namara in Indianapolis was completed after two days of interrogation. Prosecutor William Remy will open the case alleging McNamara threatened non union workers on the Rhia club building project. McNamara, a labor leader, previously confessed to involvement in a conspiracy tied to the Los Angeles Times bombing and spent years in prison. Such phrasing reflects a garbled historical newspaper fragment with multiple names and events.

Indianapolis Sop I Joan J. McNamara

Real estate meet closes at Wheeling with dinner

The Wheeling three day real estate convention ended with a dinner at Wheelings Wick. Delegates from out of town attended as election of officers was pending. Leaders urged a real estate law, as state committees met and junior orders planned activities. New attendees arrived tonight for the stages tomorrow.

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He Is Looking Em Over Again

An old advert claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured a long stomach illness. The testimonial says years of stomach trouble, skin yellow, pain, and weakness were relieved after using the product. It promises quick relief, a full refund, and endorses Rexall stores and druggists.

A. Potterfield Rexall Ady

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