08 Apr 1925
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1925
Page
1
The veto of the Philadelphia Port Bill sparks discussion on its aims and legality. Supporters argued the measure sought to foster steamship passenger service with city guarantees, while concerns arose about constitutional prohibitions on city credit and subsidies.
The Harriot regime relies on long term installments while inflation plans from Clementel are dropped. Socialists back capital gains tax opposition arises from owners. The Senate is expected to reject it as France faces a spring electoral climate and a likely general election before summer.
A mother describes her daughter Madge Ober holtzer's disappearance after a night train ride to Chicago. The girl, found unconscious, recounts abduction, captivity in Hammond and Stephenson, coerced poisoning, and a plea for medical help as doctors warn she will not survive.
The Evening Gazette presented a silver loving cup to Kellsburg for pennant wins while discussions covered organizing an Indiana County Athletic Association to promote and regulate local baseball basketball and football. A meeting at the Y M C A on May 2 was set to form a county baseball league with managers and captains urged to attend. Secretary Shook offered the building, and J W Everett entertained with a comic song Cut to Fit.
Dr. Joseph Catton testified Dorothy is sane despite a “darn nice family history” while accusing Dr. Edward Twitchell of labeling her as abnormal yet sane. The defense and prosecution face limits on argument as the trial unfolds with the witness testimony outlining Dorothy’s alleged moral impairment and mental state.
Italian government defers creations to April 1926 to avoid disturbing the Holy Year jubilee. Moscow reports Patriarch Tikon of all Russia dies after brief illness. he was exiled by the Soviet and had been jailed since June 1923. He was elected by the Ecclesiastical Council during Kerensky era and opposed Bolshevism.
Edward Rowe dies from a stroke after eighteen years in Homer City. The obituary notes his Civil War service in Company H, 206th Pennsylvania Volunteers, enlistment in 1864 and discharge in 1865, and mentions his Ohio marriage to Matilda Helman. He leaves a widow, multiple children in Pittsburgh and Homer City, twenty grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren. A separate rental ad lists a ten room house at 337 Church Street.
A stream of local figures from Penn Run to Blairsville and New Florence were seen in Indiana yesterday for business and social engagements. Names include Warner Riterbaugh Carl Edwarda Prenton Shipe Harvey Hetrick and many others visiting for meetings, luncheons, or observances at the Y M C A and local venues. John J Bell plans to lease Motor Square Garden for five years beginning May 1, signaling continued regional development and boxing activity in Pittsburgh.
Mrs. Harry Wangerman and five children of Indiana visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Rishel last week. Mr. Ray Henry welcomed a daughter. Mrs. Harvey Tyger and Mrs. Gladys Tyger called on Mrs. Adam Smith. Mr. Charles Cessna moved to Swissvale. Mrs. Ray Hurd and Mrs. Dollin Spates visited in Marion Center. Mr. Charles Lowmaster and Mr. Garley Bair from Wilkinsburg expect Easter with local friends.
The Buskin Club of W and d College presented The First Year at Indiana Theater with a professional, talented cast. The laugh filled audience applauded from start to finish, praising the acting, costumes, and scenery and hoping for a return engagement next year.
Reginald Hrown, two years with Matilda Hawkins, cannot confess his love due to poverty. Aunt Tilda orchestrates a staged courtship with lawyer Deighton to spur Reginald to propose. Matty, skeptical yet hopeful, agrees to the ruse to secure a future with Reginald and a hoped for stable income.
At noon in New York the leading motor manufacturers showed continued forward movement with many highs for the current rally. Maxwell rose to 96, signaling expected 8 percent dividend with directors to declare this week. General Motors and Studebaker also peaked, while independent oils like California Petroleum led heavy buying.
In Harrisburg on April 3 preparations for the general appropriations bill continued with a joint committee election of Representative McCaig as chairman and Hess as secretary to thrash out disputes. A separate report notes the giant power survey bill with a $76,000 appropriation was sent to the appropriations committee, while other measures may be held under consideration. In Spangler on April 5 Clyde Baum of Emeigh died from a fractured skull after being struck by a jack from a lathe cutting machine at the Emeigh mine. his body was taken home chats
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