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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1925

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Religious Freedom Urged by Malone at Unitarian Meet

Dudley Field Malone urged national laymen of the Unitarian Church to unite for academic and religious freedom in the wake of the Tennessee evolution trial. He warned against testing science by prophetic judgment and criticized the fusion of church and state as a threat to constitutional liberty.

Dudley Field Malone Scopes’ Counsel Lenox Maas John T. Beopes Tennessee Unitarian Church of America William Jonnings Bryan Jesus Galileo Bruno Jean d Arc Malone Dayton United States New South Loeb Leopold Ingane Feadera of Unitarian Church

Arch Bishop of Chile Rules Against Women's Dress Fashions

In Santiago on September 168, Archbishop Erra Mahoga censured modern women’s dress seen in Chile and Buenos Aires. The order condemns attire as frivolous and inappropriate for Christian families. it notes the ban includes publishing or displaying such images, urging modest dress and a respectful public image.

Santiago Chile Challe Erra- Mahoga Buenon Aires Santa xinAnees Tormenly

Marsh May Get Brown's Place

State Senator Harvey Marsh of Wood county is under active consideration for appointment to the state prohibition commission to replace W G Brown, with term due to expire September 30. Marsh has been in Charleston for days conferring with Governor Gore. the governor says Marsh is being considered among others. He presided in the Senate during President Coffman's absence and helped oversee the election.

Harvey Marsh Wood County W. G. Brown Marsh Charles Gore Coffman Senate Mune White

Fuel of future from fruit and flame electric power

Henry Ford spoke at the Wayside Inn Sudbury in an interview with the Christian Science Monitor about the fuel of the future coming from fruit and waste matter. He predicted electricity would replace coal, with alcohol from yields like potatoes powering machinery and power sent by wire. He described plans to dam water for condensing steam and hinted at a new grain based fuel being developed from germ parts of wheat. Also reports Clarksbury man Craddock injured after a fall from a staging while campaigning for sheriff and congressman.

Boston Henry Ford Big Wayside Inn Sudbury The Christian Science Monitor Today Michigan Ford

ROAD'S PLEA ON COAL IS DENIED

The Virginian Railway failed to secure a restraining injunction against applying western coal freight rates via the Chesapeake and Ohio route. The court ruled the Interstate Commerce Commission holds exclusive jurisdiction over such through-rate determinations. The decision, not unanimous, allows a suspension of the commission rule pending Supreme Court review. Virginia stockholders had previously voted to align with Norfolk and Western.

Associated Press Richmond Virginian Railway Inceratnte Commerce Commission Chesapeake and Ohie Railway Virginian Norfolk and Western Railway Naprolie and Wistert Cerlemul District Court Southern Wistlewith Waddill United States Circuit Court of Ape Pouls West Virginia Chesapeake and Ohio Supreme Court of the United States MsClintic Waddlil Meexin Virginlas

Gore Opens Bids For State Sites As Bidder Reveals

Gore opens bids for state sites with one bid of 400000 for the facility housing the temporary state capital and the image for met occupied by the governor. two other conditional bids and inquiries received. The event prompts surprise as payments are deferred. Governor time stated Inet night DIES IN AUTO CHARIS that it has neat been determined. POMEROY. Ghiv, Sept. 16. Mrs. Balley of Williamstown sues tonight when her bid is public. Mayfield was not fat. Chicago beer runners and federal crimes continue to face government scrutiny.

Kito Cavernor Gora Pomeroy Ghiv W. G. Balley Williamstown W. Va

Yankee Fliers Aiding French Breaking Laws

The State Department instructed Consul General Blake in Tangier to warn American agrocers serving as volunteers with the French air service in Morocco that their aid violates U.S. law. The cablegram did not indicate any further steps. The notice cites fines for citizens joining foreign military forces and allows diplomatic measures under treaties to prevent service abroad.

Washington State Department Morocco United States Department Cansel Blake Tangier Vegas

Record Heat and Snowkrieg Raging Across Midwest

Weather in the Midwest shows record heat for September and heavy snow in the mountains. Montana reports earthquake tremors with damage in Gallatin County. Great Falls loses two thousand telephones due to heavy snow. forecasters expect cooler weather by Monday.

Chicago Middle West Montana Chiewey Orelock Erds Smaening Yeeora Great Falls Gallatin Benyy

Tong Warriors on Edge as Chinatown Tensions Rise

New York dispatch reports feared hatchet warfare among tong rivals Hip Sing and On Leong after raids by 100 city detectives and federal agents. Deportations ordered for 72 Chinese. two detained for deportation, others released with valid papers. Chinese leaders seek peace amid ongoing vigilance by authorities in Chinatown.

New York Towys Chinatown Gederal Hip Sing On Leong Tong

Union Miners Plan Big Meet in Fairmont

Union officials plan the largest United Mine Workers gathering ever with a parade and address by John L. Lewis in Fairmont a week hence. Invitations were sent by Van A. Bittner as UMWA international rep for northern West Virginia.

John L. Lewis Fairmont van A. Bittner Associated Press United Mine Workers of America Spesl John Ki. Hewls West Virginia

Asheville Mob Demands Release After Alleged Assault

A mob estimated at 600 gathered near Buncombe County jail in Asheville North Carolina at 11 o clock demanding the delivery of a Black suspect accused of raping a white woman on Sunsee Mountain. Police and the sheriff urged restraint while declaring the suspect moved to a safer jail and refused to deploy local cavalry.

Asarville N.C Buncambia County Sunsee Mountain Chicé Mitchell

High Power Radio Tests Continue at WGY Schenectady

Washington reports progress on an extraordinary power radio test by General Electric at WGY Schenectady. The Commerce Department announced three trial periods from Sept 21 to 23 with 1090 watts nightly, then Sept 24 to 26 alternating 2000 and 6000 watts, and starting Oct 3 6000 watts regularly during weekend evenings.

Washington Commerce Department Todas General Electric Company WGY Schenectady

Ocean Plane Like Sea Flea To Attempt Atlantic Flight

An experimental sea plane design, nicknamed Ocean Jane, aims for an Atlantic crossing in a series of stages. Three people were injured in a race wreck near Springfield during testing, as the craft leaps over waves using winged feet.

Algit Gount de Hasenko Lyons France Petey Jane Evies Springfield Ills Roy Mumphrey Keokuk Iowa Fend Reat Ceraikisenko Ruslan Enginee Frevench Klong Homer Ormaby Trath” Baumann Dager Senegal Natal Brasil

Treasures Yielded in Ohio Valley of the Kings

Ohio archaeologists report discovery of infant prince remains in a Scip group mound near Bainbridge and a later find of two adult bodies with pearl shrouds and mica designs. A 22 inch bone pipe carved as an eagle with wings was also uncovered, suggesting complex burial practices and ongoing interments across generations in the mound.

Ohio Valley of the Kings Associated Press Columbus Bainbridge Shetrone Ohio Archaeological and Historical Ancietyl Weatheir Hla Hespera Sovarnemali Heloreth

West Virginia Sales Tax Revenue Falls 16 Percent

Tax records show total gross sales taxes collected in West Virginia for the year ending June 8, 1925 dropped to 2,505,012.00 from 3,056,976.15 the prior year, driven mainly by coal price declines. Manufacturing, wholesale and retail sectors also fell, while clay and hard production rose slightly.

West Virginia Coxl Grant PF. Hall Prrmary Ftall Suzachat

Air Probe Opens Four-Way Course Across Controversy

Four currents of action emerged as the air upsurge debate moves into a formal inquiry. President's air board members prepared for testimony and policy questions as the Navy lined up for a James Harney court inquiry into the Shenandoah disaster, attributed by Colonel William Mitchell to negligence by new administration officers.

Washington William Mitchell Nerms Air Shenandoah Mitchell

Prohibition Debate Draws Fire From Clergy Leader

The Rev Clarence True Wilson of the Methodist Episcopal Church denounces a federal council of churches statement as a covert attack on prohibition. He cites enforcement failures and criticizes appointing officials while defending church support for prohibition and outlining planned Midwest tours to discuss enforcement.

Avers Drys Federal Council of Churches Clarence True Wilson Weahington Methodist Episcopal Church Li & Statement Vere Tontahr Willon

Leap from airplane over Niagara by Robby Leach

Robby Leach, famed for high altitude feats, announced plans for another stunt over Niagara Falls. He previously leapt from an arch above the falls using a specially constructed device and later attempted a lower bridge drop. He also planned to swim the river below the falls, aiming to perform feats that draw crowds and risk.

Niagara Robby Leach Saurel Leach Calla

British adopt Stonewall Jackson strategy in UK maneuvers

British military experts study Stonewall Jackson's battlefield plan used at Chancellorville and test it in a Hampshire exercise. Sir Archibald Montgomery implements the tactic to flank and rear an opposing force, claiming a near perfect replication of Jackson's haste-driven success in peace time training.

Stonewall Jackson London New York Sun Stonewal Jackson Hooker Chancelloravills Archibald Montgomery Hampshire Sir Archibald Jackson Frederick Mourice Lee Britain France

Association to Start Drive for Temperance Education in Churches

The Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America will launch a drive to intensify temperance teaching in churches, following a prohibitions report by its research department. The effort, defended by church leaders, seeks a revival of church activity to support prohibition and educate congregations about temperance.

Associated Press Washington Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America Council Dry Clarence True Wilson Methodsat Board of Temperance Samuel McCrea Federal Counci

Faith of Farmer Has Its Reward

Wilbur Nebraska September 18 H W Prince wealthy farmer misplaced bonds in a car seat. He advertised faith in neighbors and promised to recover the money. Yesterday Joe Svaro found the bonds and returned them promptly to the rightful owner.

Wilbur Neb Prince Ariner Joe Svaro

Braxton Infant Killed in Crash Near Brooke Bridge

In Richwood West Virginia Sentid Rath infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Given of Frimetown Braxton county died instantly at 3 PM when an automobile driven by her father plunged over an embankment near Brooke Bridge on the Summensville road. The father sustained injuries, and Mrs Given suffered facial cuts. Other occupants Mr and Mrs J M Young of Strange Creek were slightly hurt.

Richwood W. Va Sentid Rath Fred Given Frimetown Braxton County Brooke Bridge Summensville Road Mra. Given J. M. Young Strange Creek

Still Master Seeks Wife’s Name Change Amid Family

Still Master petitions in Fairmont court to change his surname to his wife’s maiden name to avoid ridicule from neighbors. He and his 12 children, including Bracat, Alexander, Jake Paul, Joseva, Virginia, Helen, William Alvort, and James Bavely, are listed in the filing. Judge W. J. nereatah considers Dominick Bavely’s case as the family seeks to preserve the wife’s maiden name. The name is pronounced ponpy and cited as the root of mockery by locals.

Fairmont Nereatah Dominick Dominick Bavely Chile Alexander Jake Paul Joseva Virginia Helen William Alvort James Bavely

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