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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1925

Page

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Charleston Hosts Weeklong Horse Show and Army Stunt Week

Visitors arrive for Charleston’s weeklong program with army airplanes to perform stunts and an open air dance on Lee Street. The schedule includes a horse show at Talley Field, polo games, band concerts, and a civic reception lineup at the Elks Club with tours of the city and a musicale at Hotel Kanawha. Military officers and units from Fort Benjamin Harrison and Fort Thomas attend, alongside local business and rotary groups aiding visitor arrangements through the week.

Lee Street Elks’ Club Charleston Binat Birtormlig Taldley Field Ler Street Capitol McFarland Streets Elks Club Quarrier Street Charlton Automobile Cell E.P. DeVay C. ¥. Underhill MC. A Kanawha Charleston Rotary Club J. G. Emerlex H. F. Shepherd Dewey Kuhn Ellan T. Mathewson Eleanor Brookx Dean P. Reed D. B. Goon B. T. Wren Mary Sutton Vander Lear Hallta Kendall Mia EB L Wright Julia Wintz RL. Quinn C. B. Tremor A. A. Barnes Elke Club Mertisg Emerick Eni Okey B. Johnson Charber of Commerce Moore Building Quarrter Street Business Men‘s Club Callere Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis Ind Eleventh United States Infantry W. H. Craik H. W. Robinson H. W.W. Brimmer W. H. Gould Fort Thomas Kantucky Tenth United Biatex Infantry John French M. E Halloran R. O. Snidwin Joe J. Yeata A. P. Fox Francia X. Obert Eleventh Fifth Corps United States Army George D. Freeman Eleventh Infantry Joseph J. Hardin Third Field Artillery Béuumen Kiwanis Club Ruffnortel

Goff Must Serve Five Year Prison Term Denied Writ

The West Virginia Supreme Court denied a writ of error and supersedeas for Fred Golf who must serve a five year sentence in the state penitentiary at Moundsville for voluntary manslaughter. Attorneys argued trial errors and new evidence, including statements from Everett Lew before his death, might alter a verdict, but the court found no substantial error.

Goff Supreme Court Fred Golf Everett Lege Ats Laentence Five Veara Dute Penitentiliry Moundsville Atate Qupteine Court of Appeals Ani D. W. Aweson Orville Hackney Metti Brow Atte Henry W. Black Dalmena New Evidenre Golf Area Evereit Lew Tuxtan Gilee Summera Street Nad Lome Lemz Leng

New Accord Aims to End Tong Warfare Across Cities

New York September report of a signed agreement between Intip Stas On Leong factions ending recent hostilities with mediator Lee Kee presiding at a Waldorf Astoria meeting. Gun violence follows in Boston as Wong family members and Chinese community face murders amid deportation hearings. Professor Moore of University of Oklahoma found dead by hanging near Lexington Oklahoma. Coroner probes possible murder. a youth recalls a man with Moore near the car.

New York Intip Lee Kee Wong Get Lee Gee Min Tony Boston Haw Ellis Ieland Lexington Okla Thomern EB. Moore University of Oklahoma Norman Here City Moore

Dismissal of Col Mitchell Foretold by War Board Inquiry

San Antonio report says Colonel William Mitchell, central to the army air service controversy, has been relieved of further duty by Major General Ernest Hinds. Mitchell awaits testimony as a board in Washington investigates charges of negligence and treasonable conduct. Mitchell plans to remain at Fort Sam Houston until summoned, with travel options pending summons and possible orders.

Mitchell Fort Sam Houston Hel Coolidge San Antonio Texas William Mitchell Celtidlamk ANA Mavy Air Sam Hearton Harry G. Short Washington War Department Shore Air Board President Coolidge Air ‘Service Jef Mitcher

American Fliers in War on Rif Warfront Frontline Bombing Spree

Quazan Morocco September 21 American aviators of the sharititilt squadron defend their stance amid claims of violating the United States. They say they volunteered for dangerous duty, signed no enlistment papers, and can leave at will. Since arrival they have bombed Magristy concentrations, earned commendations from General Nault, and an Allied colonel lineup notes their hard work. They report nine tons of bombs dropped and thousands of rounds fired across multiple raids.

Quazzan Morocco Sharititilt Squadron United Steles Ah Aaso Anlan Che Sultad Nault Charles Sweeney Canlaina Halder Hulley Coanzine Gussin Mualane Promeharn

Legion Abandons Risque Posters in Omaha Conclave

Omaha dispatch reports the 40 and 8 American Legion post plans to decorate the city with risqué posters during the upcoming conclave next month. Posters featuring wines and Brunate ambiance were to be displayed, drawing immediate opposition from the local WCTA and prompting inquiries to the city attorney.

Omaha American Legion Fim Brunet Josters Feday I Somimide Plana W.¢.T. A. Appel McCampbell Zone Prohibition Lemon Committee Legion

Gary Outlines Success Rules in New York Speech

Gary H. Gary leader of the United States Steel Corp urged New York students to study discipline and focus on business success. He called for attention to advertising and customer targeting while outlining daily routines and old fashioned values. He warned against mimetic behavior and praised punctuality and restraint in competition.

Associated Prous Garywuld

Standard Oil Director Alfred Bedford Dies in New York

Alfred Bedford, chairman of Standard Oil of New Jersey, died at his East Norwich Long Island home. Funeral services to be held at Oyster Bay with burial in Brooklyn. Bedford, who began as a dry goods clerk, rose to become a leading oil executive and long serving director. He was 1? though death notes him as a prominent wealth holder and wartime petroleum leader. He chaired the petroleum division of the national defense and held key positions in the United States Chamber of Commerce and international committees.

New York Alfred Cotton Bedford Standard Oil Dany New Jersey East Norwich Long Island Brooklyn Hla Oyster Bay I. I Tedford Europe Standard Om Mer Bedford Cannell Et Hational Defense Mesax United States Vonmeéren Abivrivan

Sale of Seats Ends in Pittsburgh Club Row

Pittsburgh Pa September 21 Owners of the Pittsburgh baseball club announced to fans that the repeat sale of seats is ended. Officials stated no more reserved seats would be issued and the press was asked to inform patrons accordingly. The communication referenced orders and checks being returned and denied any further allocations.

Pittsburgh Pittyburgh Haxebill Wheters

Council Flays Railway Stand On Crossings

Charleston’s city council rejected New York Central’s protest against Young Street undergrade crossing. Councilman Wehrle led in denouncing the protest as undignified and uncalled for, and council voted to support the project and Mayor Werts’ pledge to “go the limit” to secure rights. The action followed a pair of ordinances sharing costs with railroads and calls for a ramp and widening at Ferry Branch.

Charleston Alehe New York Central Railroad Company Young Street Wouncilman FH Ll. Wehrle Way Elry Wehrle W W. Werts Railroad Company Railroad Comppany Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company Ferry Branch Weabrlr Harold Mathews Rumieel Alroad Company Maragraph Waa Dar Ynlun Ot Yane Elty Roe H. D. Rummel Bultite Youne Bullitt Street Bullitt Divreganl

Charlestonian Offers Life In Aid Of Medical Science

A Charleston man seeks experimental treatment to cure an incurable cancer and invites public attention as physicians debate the new approach. The patient describes esophageal closure, reliance on a feeding tube, and letters to doctors in Cincinnati and Baltimore, noting mixed results and awaiting further page details.

Charlestonian G. W. Goff Weil Elessaar Medleiie

War Department Debates Aircraft Status and Defense Structure

The air power inquiry reveals deep splits in how to position the aircraft branch within the army and national defense. Acting Secretary Davis says no alarm, while General Patrick urges semi autonomy and separation, conflicting with Davis and Drum on a broader national defense department.

Washington Special Air Board Opuloh War Department Jth Davis I Marine Corps Itarela Navy Davis Army Air Service Zohn L. Hines Strift Reisendler En Drum Caresen Staf Generg Patrick Air Service Teatity Daldhee Ti Jestablian Department of National Defense Patrick Ukewise Mybres

Capitol Clocks Lose Ornament Status in Capitol Menace

In a chaotic scene Capitol clocks reputedly cease to be mere ornaments as electricians toil nine weeks to repair and reset timepieces. Clerks keep watch as the costly displays tick with expanding, fragile mechanisms. Timekeeping at the capitol draws attention amid widespread vanity and diligence.

Capitol Mantes

Shenandoah Airship Disaster Survivors Praised by Court

Navy court of inquiry heard survivors recount the Shenandoah crash near Ava Ohio on September 8. Colonel C G Hall praised Commander Lansdowne and crew for their disciplined conduct during the disaster while debris tore the airship apart and helium tanks risked igniting the wreck.

Lakehorst N. J Zachary Lanadowne Shenandoah Ava Ohio Naval Court of Inquiry C. G. Hall Army Air Service Hall Lansdowns Momendah Addu Praine C. E. Rohendahl Lansdowne Hutton Rakeem Asher Ont

Mother fails to appear for trial in Boyd County

In Boyd County circuit court Mrs Blanche Moore mother of two was sentenced to 30 days and a 3100 fine for a sex offense but failed to appear at the 8 pm day set to furnish bond. She had spent days in county jail with her children and was released temporarily on habeas corpus pending appeal.

Catlettsburg Blanche Moore Boyd County Moore Ars. Moore W. HL. Planery

Strikes Loom as UMWA Leader Calls Coal Walkout

Fairmont A P dispatch reports local coal operators silent on a strike call by Van A Bittner chief international representative of the United Mine Workers of America for northern West Virginia. Bittner urged non union workers to drop tools on September 2 the same day John L Lewis will address miners in the city. Operators doubt first day will show results as many miners take Mack day weekly and anticipate delays into mid September with a renewed strike set for April 1.

Associated Press Fairmont van A. Bittner United Mine Workers of America West Virginia de Rade Furether Carl Bittner

Merger Talks For Flint Coal Firms Near Decision

A series of conferences between bankers coal operators and Flint and Company in New York City aim to finalize a 9100,000,000 coal merger affecting 60 northern West Virginia properties. Philadelphia engineers valued the coal holdings over eight months and the plan advances after New York meetings. Local operators hope merger finalizes within a week.

Associated Press Pairmont Ofelats of Flint and Company New York City Tha Traction Northern West Virginia Thias Thra Philadelphia Navy Weld New York

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