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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1925

Page

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Debt funding evolves into sober battle

Secrecy cloaks negotiations over French debt settlement as Borah presses for proof of France ability to pay. Mellon and Hoover cautious. France hints at a new offer, possibly tomorrow, with talks continuing among ministers and American commissioners.

Mellen Treasury Sec Jetors Melion Mellon Botah Senate Foreign Relations Committee Borah Secretariex Bellew Hoorer Sesson United States Funding Commission France Melton Hoover M. Calllaux Callloux M. Calliacx Bronday

Child reported kidnapped found in Maryland

Gertrude Beneel, five, reported kidnapped on the way to school, was found at the home of her maternal uncle Joan A. Brown. Brown said the girl came willingly and that custody had been with her grandmother after Juvenile Court placed her there with visiting rights.

Baltbiore Gertrude Beneel Joan A. Brown Brown Charles E. Benzel Benzel Gertrude Dummer Juvenite Court Bron Eetitde

Lewis to arrive in Fairmont for parade and rally

John Lee Ok president of the United Mine Workers of America was due in Clarkeburg on the National Limited at 4 30 tomorrow. He will appear in a parade at 4 30 a m and speak at a mass meeting at 2 p m. Bell Telephone prepared to broadcast his address from WCAP Washington. Carpenters at the old fair grounds built the platform and benches to seat 16000. Officials expect 20000 to attend the parade and 25000 in the mass meeting.

Fairmont John Lee United “Mine Workers of America Clarkeburg National Limited Wilh Bell Telephone Company Lewin WCAP Washington, D. C Carpenters Old Fair Grounds Pehe

Helium Escape Likely Cause of Shenandoah Tragedy

Navy court of inquiry hears testimony from James H Collier and other survivors on gas bag deflation levels in No. 9 cell and No. 8 cell aboard the airship Shenandoah. Witnesses describe bag rupture, hull condition, and observations before the ship broke up amid a storm near Lakehurst.

Rigger Shenandoah Lakehurat Keveral Naval Court of Inquiry James H Malian J. Itosendahi Count Dellatert Jcell Ula Che Frank Munters Trevtousky Comiir G. Hall Aru Thes SOS Hallbuttony Ehlet Vie Shenandoah

State move launched to aid crippled West Virginia children

Leaders from the Ruralists and notable figures from Charleston outlined a statewide drive to provide organized rehabilitation for disabled children. Speakers urged a funded program and greater county by county surveys to identify all afflicted youths needing treatment, with Huntington’s orthopedic hospital highlighted as a key model.

West Virginii Tne TMG West Virginia Maciher Crippied Chidren Yan Adutta Seth Mimira N. Yu Rotary Club Mr. Aten Sach Howard Ohto New York Virginianix SALIO Dehonls Wiloh Preston Charleston Ladtschd Phynetiis Fyithern Duckie Huntington

Questioned Palmer may quit as fleet corporation head

Shipping board disputes over Leigh C. Palmer continue as President Coolidge weighs options. Board members clash on ship policies and operating vs economy while White House seeks views from Commissioners Plummer and Hill and Chairman O'Conner. Palmer stays silent amid mounting pressure.

Washington Shipping Board Leigh C. Palmer Fleet Corporation Visi Mr. Palmer Coolidge Amnnis Dts Met Thntar Balmer Paliutes Mds Meet Coglidge Ind Palmer

Seek Slayers Of Notorious Crook Bram In New York

Authorities across New York and Kansas City search for suspects in the death of David Bram a known whiskey peddler pickpocket and bail jumper found shot in a sedan in the upper East Side. Bram had a large sum of money a Hebrew amulet and a loaded pistol after a crash near Times Square linked to a national bootlegging ring.

New York Whith Polit David Bram Kansas City Upper East Side Oundersworld Bram Bootleseine Cfiies Timen Square East River Luxerty Avribed Ter Commandments Kanrasity Palicr Toledo Chicago St. Louis Kittsbureh

National Red Cross Heads Meet at Fairmont Conference

Four representatives from the American National Red Cross in Washington attended the West Virginia State conference in Fairmont. James I. Pieser, Robert Bondy, Elizabeth Fox, and Douglas Griegemer spoke on domestic operations publicity and public health nursing. Senator McNeely opened the session and A. Martin chaired the meeting as attendees urged continued Red Cross support and expansion of its work.

Fairmont American National Red Cross Washington West Virginia Robert 3. Bondy James I. Pieser Misa Elizaveth Fox National Publicity Xd Publ Health Hursing Douglas Griegemer Co Eal

Hylan Maya as Independent in New York mayoral race

Sept 22 report on New York mayoral politics shows Mayor Hylan weighing an independent bid after recent primary setbacks. He pledged serious consideration as delegates of the Progressive party and independent groups urged him to run on a separate ticket. An October 6 deadline governs nominating petition submissions.

New York New Wath Hylan James. J Wilkes Ety Hall Fire Luicket Warrance Wilitude Mnver Progressive Party Care Cloh Democrats Ethes FAS Uss

Debtor Ah Pook Seeks Deportation After Tong War Day

A chaotic scene unfolds in New York as Ah Pook, a Chinese scammer, visits US District Attorney Thomas seeking deportation while claiming fear of Americans. The exchange reveals tense cross cultural street-level tensions during this era amid a broader wartime atmosphere.

China New York Bent Ah Pook Annalsiant United States District Attorney Thomas Wells Macy Ah Fook Sala Thomax Tony United Frites

Proposed union of colleges defeated across conference

In a West Virginia Methodist conference meeting, a proposal for a union of colleges was defeated. The vote drew attention to merging Morris Harvey, Docktaan, Marinwrnstiie, and Durham area institutions as part of a broader plan. Twenty seven votes supported the plan while two hundred forty seven opposed, showing mixed support within the church community. The result preserves the conference’s current structure and prompts further discussion on regional higher education ties.

Ulabicarlurg West Virginia

Druggan and Lake Describe Jail Bribery Schemes in Court

Federal proceedings reveal Druggan and Lake paid officials thousands monthly for privileges and extra time. four officials including Westbrook and Thompson are ordered into custody. Details outline payments for ward transfers, hospital visits, and dental care as part of a broad bribery scheme uncovered after a reporter's beating.

Aca Soper Torrance Prugeen Frank Lake Wilkerson Coole County Julie Witkerson Lake Oteinis Hey Wesley H. Westbrook Fourst Hans Thompson Dnics Druggan der. Weanklin Sk Xaw Eselis Drug Federal Drigson

Tunney KOs Madden in third round in Minneapolis

Gene Tunney, New York light heavyweight, knocked out Korey Madden in the third round of a ten round bout in Minneapolis. Tunney declared ready for Dempsey or Wills, citing his improved power and previous win over Greb.

Minneapolis Gene Tunney New York Jac Denpsty Korey Madden Billy Gibson Macry Wilke Willy of Dempsey Wills Gibson Sala Hla Tarry Greb Valtlag Meyer Bradden Wit Amedl

Telephone Operator Found Dead in Pulton

A police report says a 38 year old telephone operator, believed murdered, was found slain this morning in Pulton. Authorities state she was choked to death and that Jatin Comingby, a former fiancé under bond, is being held as a suspect in connection with an earlier alleged attempt to break into the telephone office.

Pultgon Mekea Jatin

Tragedy at Farm Home as Child Shoots Mother Dead

Mrs Pearl Godbey wife of farmer Clarence Godbey of Middle Fort was fatally shot yesterday afternoon by her visiting seven year old daughter who found a policeman's revolver. The child discharged the weapon as the pistol was left on a bed. Godbey died two hours later at a Toohopsttal hospital after being rushed there by ambulance. Funeral plans pending with George Barlow company. she was about 30 with friends in the area and in her home district.

Pearl Godbes Claregow' Godvey Middle Fort Poul Wollet Txtrolian W. M. Rone Atkinson Court Godbeys Wttle Chia Mra Rom Peck George Barlow Company Gery Lees Godbey Myrtle Pruttt Seventh Avenue

King of Gold Coast Arrives in New York

King Nana Amankwa of the Gold Coast arrives aboard the Cunard Aquitania for a visit, saying New York is different from native life. He plans to study American cities with large Coastline populations and to take back observations for his people.

New York Nana Amank IU West Africa Amonh

Come to Charleston Week street dance ends showy carnival night

Thousands crowded Lee avenue and Capitol to watch the street dance closing Come to Charleston Week. The mains played by the Municipal band drew crowds to the roped center as traffic officers struggled to separate dancers. A cornmeal coated street became an improvised dance floor while horse show and polo events drew record Saturday attendance at the square between State and Lee Streets.

Lee Where & Space Capitol Hale Apaoint Chamber of Nommeree I. F. Irwin Annex Capitol Street Lee Street State and Lee Streets

Scranton mayor urged miners to hold line on wages

Major M W Inglis, chair of the anthracite operators committee, told Mayor Durkan that miners cannot and will not secure a wage increase. He disputes Durkan’s stance supporting higher wages, asserting mine workers’ wages already exceed a liberal standard and that industry profits cannot justify large raises without risking bankruptcy.

MW. M. Inckx Durkan Scranton Durkan Bras Welluis Twelie Major Inglis Inga United States

Fraud in Guise of Insurance in West Virginia Case

Federal court hears testimony on alleged scheme by Loyal Order of Stage officials to collect about 25000 dollars from West Virginia miners with promises of sick benefits. Officers Edwin Lark and Jack M. Smith face charges while Post Office Inspector Volkerding presents records. Proceedings include defense cro ss examination and audit details of the lodge secretary treasurer.

Huntington Loyal Order of Stage West Virginia W. ¥. Volkerding Edwin Lark Negro Wittorney Jack M. Smith Postoffice George W. McClintic Post Ofice Ii PontoMce

Injunction Issued Against Union Men Over Mine Dispute

Grant injunctions issued as Sheriff Higgins prepares to serve Lewis Kennedy and Murray with orders upon arrival for a mass meeting by United Mine Workers in Clarkesburg. Judge Meredith also grants restraining orders preventing interference with coal production at Consolidation Coal company New England mine in Watson.

Fairmont Sherif John C. Higgins John J. Lewis Clarkesburg Rigs Fins Procera Lewis Thomas Kennedy Philip Murray Thia Addremeg Ata Wigantic Maas Meredith Niremit New England Consolidation Coal Company Hig Mr. Lewis Remath&e Inge

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