13 Apr 1925
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1925
Page
1
An analysis asserts public ownership of railroads and utilities has risen since 1918, nearing double by 1925. It cites 26 Class I railroads holding 699,552 stockholders in 1925, up from 454,304 in 1918, with substantial employee and customer ownership impacts and a notable $23,000,000 bond issue among customers.
Nias Grace Garson underwent a successful tonsil removal operation at Dixonville Hospital on Friday. The item also notes a series of social visits and movements involving local residents and teachers in Greensburg, Blairsville, Wilkinsburg, Crafton, and Youngstown, with Easter travels and teaching assignments mentioned. The article interweaves social notes with a reflection on railroad ownership growth since 1918, citing savings accounts and insurance policy investments, urging readers to consider indirect public utility ownership before condemning railroads.
The governor stated he would sign no appropriations beyond state revenues and pledged to distribute the available funds to the Commonwealth wisely. He warned that legislative over-appropriation would cause inevitable reductions, and with limited time left, the measures would stand unless lawmakers extend the session.
Misa Iclen Bath returned to Colum bus Ohio after a short visit with her parents Mrs and Mrs John Bath Mrs John Heagy spent the weekend with relatives in Pitts burgh and returned home Tvan Miller Hilltop Y Pitts burgh assistant physical director is visiting his parents Rey and Mrs R C Miller Miss Marion Allison spent the weekend with friends in Pitts burgh and returned home Mr and Mrs W J McGregor departed for Delmont where Mr McGregor is employed Mr and Mrs Joseph Stern and family of Moore Hotel motored to Sharon and Farrell to visit relatives Mr and Mrs O M Leech Warren Ohio are guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Earle Raymond County Commissioner Lewis Clark a visitor at Dixmont Hospital today Constable W A Kunkle Creek side was a business visitor at the Court House J W George West Lebanon visiting friends in Indiana Cresswell Schumaker returned to Pitt University where he is a student in the Inn school
The annual Easter Monday event at the White House opened to children from poorer city districts mingling with diplomats and officials. Mrs. Coolidge had Girl Scouts oversee games like London Bridge and eye rolling in a memorial to Calvin Jr who would have turned 17. The open grounds tradition dates back decades with past sponsors noted. Local residents and visitors from Blairsville Indiana and Greensburg joined Easter visits and social calls, with many returning home after weekend gatherings and dances in Punxsutawney and New York City.
Henry Ford plans full shift of resources to commercial aviation and backs the Maiden Dearborn test flight. Edsel Ford coordinated freight air runs between Dearborn and Chicago while Henry Ford and Mrs. Ford watched the 1000 pounds of freight leave the Dearborn field piloted by Edward G. Hamilton. Ford declares it now or never to establish commercial flying and promises public transparency as the project advances.
Blairs ville school lighting project postponed pending further information after department of education order. Thompson and Wilson moved to hold the matter. Mellon and Wilson supported opposing the county board bill in the legislature and instructed the secretary to wire their senator urging opposition.
The listing outlines a Pittsburgh radio lineup with orchestras, a world history segment, authors Bronte and Austen, humane Sunday features, and a Pittsburgh Personnel Association recital. Additional entries include Gypsy String Ensemble performances, a mythical dirigible flight, and a New York pianist.
The Penn State Thespian Club will broadcast the entire score of its musical comedy Wooden Shoes from KDKA next Saturday at 8 pm. The cast opens Easter week in Johnstown tonight and performs in Indiana Tuesday Greensburg Uniontown Morgantown before the Pittsburgh show Saturday night.
Boyd Spence of Creekside and Miza Mary Hoyt of Philadelphia street wed yesterday in DuBois at the home of Hoyt’s brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs H Doverspike. The report notes Peterman a teacher in Ambridge schools and another teaching in Homer, with details unclear due to text damage.
The daughter testifies that her mother was innocent as investigators prepare to disinter Walter Cunningham, ten, the final victim. Doctors and relatives dispute inherited disease claims while officials gather witnesses for the examination in Wheeler Indiana near Chicago.
Ernest Rhodes, 18, an acting valet, faced West End Police Court arraignment for the murder of Grace Diana Blackaller, 16, after which he gave a signed statement claiming a lovers quarrel led to the fatal act during an Eastertide tryst. He described an impulsive, deadly moment during a kiss goodbye in the park. A weather note at end mentions a forecast period through April 18, 1925.
The United States files suit against Giuseppe Fama of Bar Pler Niceto Messina Italy, claiming a 1913 naturalization order is void. A notice by publication was issued in Rossiter Indiana County, Pennsylvania, with a returnable date of October 6, 1925.
Boxing fans head to Motor Square Garden for a 10 round featherweight championship duel between Danny Kramer of Philadelphia and Curley Wilshur of Toronto. Both fighters arrived in Pittsburgh fit for the bout. Kramer, a hard-hitting title hopeful, faces Wilshur a rugged opponent with international experience including a noted decision over Charley Rosenberg.
CATTLE supply 26 carloads with varied grades from prime to common and prices from 7.00 to 16.50. VEAL CALVES receipts 70 with prices up to 12.00. SHEEP AND LAMBS supply 200 with lambs at 13.25 and spring lambs 22.00. HOGS receipts 1300 with prime heavy hogs 18.90 to 14.00 and Pigs 3.76 to 13.00. Butter and eggs listed by Troutman Co.
A testimonial from Miss Alberta Rogers of Decatur Illinois describes recovering strength and weight after illness using McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets. She reports appetite return, facial fullness, improved complexion, and a 15 pound gain in six weeks, endorsing the product for vitality and fullness. The ad notes a 30 day trial and a money back guarantee.
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