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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1925

Page

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Assignments of pastors made by Methodists in Charleston area

Virginia Methodist Episcopal conference releases ministerial appointments for the year. Bishop Thomas Nicholson announces district assignments across Charleston churches, including Wheelime, Mannington, and Parkersburg circuits, with names like Howard, Blake, Ressexmer, Hart, and Wells receiving posts. lists many churches, districts, and supplies across West Virginia with aim to fill pulpits for the ensuing year.

Slarwsri Thomas Nicholson Fire Church

Local Olcott Notes and Field Mishaps Reported

From Our Olcott correspondent Parsons loses a mule named Jack to a fatal field accident in a steep, sowed hillside. Timbered tales mention other incidents, hunts, and local happenings including Sleepy Parsons, Mr A F Slock’s search for apparatus, and a studious boy Pauley amid winter routines.

Parsons Jack Old Jack Alf Williams Sue Hunt’ Rother Jean San Dutep Seady Mr. M Urris Pauley

Smith Outlines Possible Stand For Presidency

Governor Smith outlines a tentative national program and a reshaped federal budget as he campaigns for the Democratic nomination. He envisions cuts to departments, consolidation of agencies, and a balanced, business friendly approach linking government to science and industry. Smith departs for New York.

Smith Devenis Alfred J. Sunt Newe York Coax County WIM Democratic Snadershorn Washington Sesra Wwe Urnaeus Tate Jour

Submarine Recovery Delayed by Crane as Noon Nears

York planned midnight arrival to set up a large crane and sling winder to raise the submerged submarine and release the crew. The operation was not anticipated to commence until around noon today.

York

Lansdowne Case Hearsay on Continental War Delay

The hearing discusses Commander Lansdowne objecting to delaying a continental fight. Testimony explores if his objections influenced the postponement recommended by officials. The inquiry examines evidence and statements to determine authority and reasons behind the delay.

Lansdowne Wan Treny Stavag Phu Lansdowne Teime Linisciwis Daly Han NG Beaty Ital Anary Eve Luater Waleed Mi Kinead Lita

Big Air Program Expansion Critically Redraws Defense Budget

The Air Service expansion plan, led by Major General Bison M. Carrick and Brigadier General Hugh Drum, outlines a ten year growth to 4.60 officers and 60,000 planes with annual costs near 379 million and long term needs including 200 ship replacements and a 119 million housing scheme. The effort seeks to bolster national defense with canal zone and Hawaii protection, coast artillery modernization, and integrated signaling and railway defenses.

Associated Press Washtsuton Air Proved Ayohr Service Lussiter Board Fiport Bison M. Carrick Air Service Sepremne William Lassiter Hugh Drum Vunerat Star Weeks RMT Canal Zone Hawaii

Two Rival Gangs Fire In City Shootings Killings and Injuries

A series of shootings in a city section along Tenth Avenue left several people wounded and dead. Victims include Mrs. Bragio and Mrs. Or Uaie as gunmen opened fire amid street violence linked to rival gangs. Police cordon off the area as investigators review evidence and potential motives.

Presky New Vosth Shintey Kredit Yeas Matilty Anastasia Benzio Tenth Avenue Wilks Bragio Connelly

French Debt Funding Defense Plans Reported

Paris officials led by Finance Minister Caillaux prepared to defend France’s debt funding proposals before a European commission and to present principles in a private session. Talks with American officials and bankers continued as Paris weighed official positions and public opinion.

Caillaux American Commission Washington Sknt Merman M. Cailleux Mullen Treasury Cuslauxt Manual Vernon Mellon

Riffs Face Terrific Odds In Size of Enemy's Forces

London dispatch reports formidable enemy strength on the southern front with estimates showing divisions massed along the coast and in the interior. Commanders indicate heavy artillery and air support, while strategic pauses and supply lines are under close scrutiny as Allied forces evaluate potential countermeasures.

Union Leaders Quit Fairmont Union Leaders Leave

Union officials including Lewis of the United Mine Workers quit Fairmont as a second call for northern West Virginia bituminous miners to join strike actions circulated. Reports say the response among non-union operators was limited while union leaders touted the campaign's progress and planned continued travel to Scranton and Pittsburgh for related meetings.

Lewis Pennsylvania Pairmont Wo Va Dain Lewis Nited Minn Ilaly Mauurmont Conjuncion Tn K West Virginia AK Lewis Ita Pre Inochs Tmetsburgh Scranton John A. Glan van A. Tikener Thestitke Clark Bittner Wiltner Towle Mike Ictiseh Marion County Cyril Rilxo David Meliseh

Woman Killed by Unknown Motorist in Patmont Area

An unknown motorist fatally struck Martha Tichnor of Henderson County near Fairmont Clarkes meet her home. She died en route to hospital after the driver fled the scene. Police report no identification yet. investigation ongoing.

Associated Press Patrmont Martha Tichnor Buternvise Henderson County Fairmont-Clarkes Tiebwig Lifermation Kaywded Zhu Charles Mia City

Rescue Efforts for Submarine S-51 Continue Off Block Island

Naval crews and civilian wrecking teams pressed to raise the submarine S-51 after a collision with the City of Rome sank it off Block Island. Relatives gathered as divers reported the conning tower hatch open and air bubbles escaping from sealed compartments, with hopeful but fading prospects for the 34 officers and men aboard. Monarch, the great ship, was due to aid the dangerous operation as Prime efforts focused on forcing air into the wreck and locating any survivors in the torpedo and motor compartments.

London Conn Twico Cubma City of Rome Block Island Diyera Naval Oncinia Monarch Long Island Sound Larchmont N.Y H. BH. Christy New London Hte Aubme Farier Elde Baye Flanagan Wight Pudnicht Fort Mer J. W. Thurnhan Pnen Portalae Ingranain

Witnesses to Be Unhampered in War Inquiry

Washington September 27 the air board reopened its inquiry into the air situation with Chairman Morrow announcing that Army and Navy witnesses will be free to express their views. Secretary Davis and Secretary Wilbur of the Navy affirmed witnesses may testify openly. Colonel William Mitchel is listed among those to be questioned, with others to follow in a set order.

Washington President's Air Board Er Ms Ples Morrow Tanigue Davis War Department Wilburn Tf Navy Army Hay Strmg Ivan Froe Ter Davis War Department Whbuy Certai Department Merrow Army Service Williamy Mitenel Hoswever Muesday Ag Soerd Mans

Four Killed In Train Wreck Near Waycross Georgia

Four persons died when two Atlantic Coast Line trains collided head on near Newark seven miles east of Thermasville. No. 180 eastbound from Montgomery to Waycross and No. 185 westbound to Thomasville were demolished. Injured victims and passenger names are listed. the crash occurred at about 4:30 PM. Other details describe locomotive and car damage and next to no survivors.

Waycross Newark Thermasville Trans Montgomary Ala Thomasvile AL. Dodge Warcross Ian Williams Xotah Nexto Swniter Parker Wavernss Emule Hol Exeeind Ao Balhird Wi Ome Eg Mere Alan White

Steamship City of Rome Collision Inquiry Underway

Boston September 27 The steamship City of Rome collided with the armoring ship S52 off Block Island during a regular trip The wheelman John VW Diehl was at the wheel when the incident occurred He survived and the vessel proceeded after hull inspection showed dented plates Both captains and crew face an official inquiry by the United States steamboat inspectors to determine if charges are warranted

Boston City of Rome Block Island Mie Tor Suvaonih Caythin John VW Diehl Thormmmed Ter Sabensrind Capuin Diehl Kleancers Golliston Ineal United States Insneerors Ofivers Emrine Sven Bua

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