20 Apr 1925
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1925
Page
1
A damaged page fragment notes arrests and alleged conspirators in a nationalist or revolutionary plot. It mentions foreign suspects, a woman found with luggage, and officials discussing bomb threats and attempts to attack political targets. Names and places are unclear due to garbled text.
Fragmentary OCR preserves a mention of a Washington ceremony with President Coolidge and a pilgrimage to Mount Ace. The readable text hints at a ceremonial wreath and an annual Eid in a Washington society context, but details are obscured and unclear.
The 14 or 15 year old William Cavalier is described as restless and clever but brutal in the family murder of his grandmother Catherine Cavalier. Prosecutors say robbery motive and about a dozen rifle shots killed her, with execution scheduled next Monday after a pending appeal and possible Supreme Court review. Insanity is urged by defense. the boy remains confident the fight will continue.
Ernest Marine, once with the Marine Corps and now part of the Marine detachment on the U S 8 Wyoming, recently passed through the Panama Canal to join the Pacific fleet. Tower City awarded a contract totaling 820000 for construction of a state highway through the city.
Wellwood Winslow of Patton died Saturday following meningitis at parental home at age five. Survived by parents Squire and Mrs H C Winslow and siblings Laura Campbell Bakerton Harry Patton Merle Philadelphia Harvey Pittsburgh Wayne Minnie at home. Funeral held this afternoon burial in Fairview cemetery.
The Kings Daughters Class of the First U P Church held a spring banquet with about 60 members and friends. The Ladies Aid Society served the dinner. Songs were sung between courses. Toasts honored outgoing officers Nell McAdoo Trainer and incoming officers Elva Oatman. Dr J Pinkerton gave a talk, Hazel Miller read, Mrs Pinkerton spoke, closing with Good Night Ladies and a social hour.
Philadelphia April 20 two hospitals St Anges Medico Chirurgical and Polyclinic went under voluntary quarantine due to multiples small pox cases in the area. No visitors or relatives allowed to enter as a precautionary measure. Melbourne April 20 five missing and fifty buildings damaged by an explosion believed fueled by stored gasoline. Police report looting attempts amid the aftermath. Creighton Pittsburgh Plate Glass to start $4,000,000 plant construction.
A flurry of weekend visits and returns as residents and visitors from Indiana and nearby towns were noted. Bert Martin, working in Pittsburgh, returned home after Sunday at Oak and Eighth street. James Glaes came back to Wilmsburg after a weekend with Doctor and Mrs Shauls. Charles D. Weeks, once Y.M.C.A. secretary here, returned to Harrisburg after family time. Dozens of names appear visiting, shopping, or returning to work in towns like Punxsutawney, Creekside, and Johnstown, with trips to New York City and Philadelphia mentioned. Multiple residents headed to hospitals, England plans noted, and gatherings with relatives documented.
A fragmented report describes a woman identified as a killer of seven, declared insane and committed to a hospital. She expresses optimism about short confinement, saying she plans to marry again and be released in a couple of weeks to return home.
A blaze yesterday afternoon gutted the Federa Garage in Oakmont, fanned by 60 mile winds. It spread to nearby houses owned by Daniel Marren, Mrs. Laura Seibert, and William Langdon before firefighters contained it. Mrs. Seibert was rescued after being overcome by smoke. Fireman Charles Massey was badly burned during the rescue.
Severe wind and rain storms sweep through Cresson and Wellsburg. In Cresson the historic St Aloysius church suffers major damage with roof, rear section, spire, and a $15,000 painting ruined while 75 Sunday school children escape uninjured. In Wellsburg heavy debris, downed wires, and a $50,000 damage toll slow city recovery.
The Salvation Army dedicated its new $100,000 Salvation Army home on Fourth Avenue in Kensington Pa on April 20 drawing about 6000 attendees. Captain Arthur Wheatley and H Ki Kinloch of New Kensington spoke, thanking donors who supported the building. Paris notes a bachelor farewell dinner for Martin Maroco de Alzaga, who will wed Gwendolyn Robinson of New York City on April 28.
David C. Stephenson, ex Grand Dragon of the Indiana Ku Klux Klan, surrendered to Sheriff Omer Hawkins on a first degree murder indictment connected to the death of Madge Oberholtzer, 28, with lieutenants Earl Gentry and Earl Klenck present. Pottsville anthracite coal mines resume full-time schedule.
A tornadic storm swept from Iowa into Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia causing extensive damage in Wheeling W Va with a half million dollar loss. Nine injured linger in hospitals, autos crushed by debris, and buildings unroofed along a storm belt. Frank Zweipel Fred Reiman John Engler and youths Carl Neville and James Carrigan are among those affected with wreckage and injuries reported.
Fort Erie baseball pool operations in the Pittsburgh district were disrupted by city detectives and two alleged agents. A warrant for a third agent was issued. Lottery tickets worth $100,000 were seized as the weekly Pittsburgh supply. Edward Meyers 30 of 600 Paulson Ave and H A Dickey 41 of 1802 Murtland Ave were arrested on operating a lottery and suspicious person charges. A warrant for Joseph Rogs Wee of 1203 Murtland Ave had not been served by nightfall.
A New York City man credits Carter's Little Liver Pills with stopping his habit of bad breath and stomach problems. The ad claims sour stomach causes bad breath and that pills improve digestion and purge the system gently.
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