18 Apr 1925
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1925
Page
1
Fragmented discussion argues over Dr. Fin n superintendent and Pinchot reappointment. Public resistance, senate confirmation, and partisan maneuvering threaten a two year term with potential long tenure shifts. Fiske comments on blame and human nature amid policy debates.
A Washington lawyer as a surprise witness testified in Wheeler's case about two plan Feby proposing millions from Montana oil lands. Slattery as counsel disputed the witness, while Judge Hank considered steps against Wheeler and Hat.
A partial listing of church services and meetings across denominations. Next week features sermons, Sunday schools, and youth gatherings at First United Presbyterian Evangelical and other local churches. Attendance and times vary by parish with notes on Eucharist, vesper services, and midweek prayer meetings.
In Kittanning on April 18 a man believed to be George Lucas from Johnsonburg was severely burned grabbing a 25 000 volt line of West Penn Power at Furnace Run. He was jailed on assault and battery charges after treatment by a local physician and awaited transfer to a hospital if his condition worsened. His brother arrived from Johnsonburg to explain nervous issues and a previous absence.
New York reports Babe Ruth has a calmer temperature and shows improvement after surgery for intestinal abscesses following a combined attack of influenza and indigestion that led to his collapse over a month ago. He will not leave the hospital for several weeks and misses the lineup for at least a month.
An April court decision in Enver Col yields Lindsey triumph as declared by officials. The fragmentary text indicates a ruling affecting Petey Seer and a pair of defendants, with details unclear due to damaged OCR. Further records may specify case numbers and final disposition.
In New York on April 18 the weekly market review notes heightened activity across speculative markets. Stocks gained momentum with motor shares driving gains while oil and railroad sectors diverged. May wheat futures faced a drop and gasoline prices fluctuated. call money remained at 3.5 percent with bankers accepting modest liquidity expectations.
Captured German and Austrian war trophies are packed and ready for shipment under War Department allocations. The collection includes vehicles and implements from Marne Belleau and other battles. Each state will receive multiple trophies, with some variations based on representation. a 37 mm gun is reserved for a Pennsylvania owner.
Brushvalley residents share a flurry of visits and homecomings. Indiana guests include Mr and Mrs Lawrence laser and daughter Vesta, plus Miss Nettia McCrea from Indiana Normal. Uniontown ties appear as James Jack visits his daughter Mrs Charles Conrad.
Indiana residents and visitors are noted in a scattered diary of social and business activity. Names include Mrs Mildred Mecreleht, Josephine marching from New York to Chicago, Dr and Mrs A. 6, Miss Alia J. Stuchell, Paul Stewart, Cecil Shani, Miss Clare Mack, Sheriff John Malcolm, Mrs Valjean Work, Miss Della Valenti and many others visiting or transacting business in Indiana, Blairsville, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and nearby towns. Travel and hospital notes mix with local appointments, school staff changes, and occasional court house or weights and measures business noted during the period.
April 18 report from St Louis dispatch says the TC-3 airship, flagship of the army fleet, may be dismantled after a severe rudder strike and rigging damage. The craft was deflated and hauled to its hangar from Black Walnut, Missouri, as crews battled winds for hours before a forced landing. Colonel John Paegelow declined to comment on future flight status.
New York April 18 motor shares led a broad advance as Mack Truck rose to new highs and Maxwell B and other motor stocks climbed. Industrial and oil equities firmed, metals sank, and government bonds traded at higher levels as demand shifted amid ongoing price moves in the market.
Fragmentary notes describe actions at docks tonight and an act to save time in America. Names and places are unclear, but the report hints at maritime activity and legislative timing affecting early 19th century operations.
A Ritz stock company performance features the two act comedy Cheating Husbands with lively infidelity plots and a final act The High Cost of Loving. Indiana theater presents Women and Gold a photodrama about love wealth memory loss and a woman torn between two men with four vaudeville acts as a finale.
Altoona eyes a $25,000 purse for two major speedway classics on June 13 and Labor Day. Dallas Detroit Miami and Minneapolis plan new tracks as several citys race toward a broader national boom in auto racing.
An unusual feature notes column from The Indiana captures lighthearted, cryptic musings about chamber commerce events. It hints at committee chatter, upcoming programs, and a playful tone reflecting local civic life. Individuals and exact events remain softly sketched.
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