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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1925
Page
2
The piece discusses wheat yields and prices amid mixed forecasts, noting US and Canadian crops, late reports, and shifting price trends. It cites higher annual yields in some counties, paralleled by international factors and seasonal military considerations affecting production.
Commissioner Shelby defies Governor Pinchot and refuses resignation from the Public Service Commission of Pennsylvania. Before testimony, he states he has served six years, cites grave pending matters, and says he cannot betray his oath. He notes he has written to the governor declining the demand.
A quotation reflects on home as a single spot of rest where a man cultivates his noblest sensibilities, attributed to F. W. Robertson.
The coal dispute leaves negotiations open as miners and operators remain divided. Observers question which agency, if any, will intervene while President Dodge may stay out of the matter. Gifford Pinchot hints at possible mediation, saying nothing definite at this time. The adjournment wording keeps the door open for talks. miners push for 10 percent wage rises, $1 daily for shorers, check-off adoption, and an eight hour day five days a week. A formal strike by Lewis could involve 154000 miners.
The text reports missing Mexican city schoolchildren aged 12 to 15 from middle class families, allegedly held in a Chinese den near Mexicali and linked to a California writer. It notes fear among families and steps requiring adult supervision while children were kept off streets.
The article notes further progress in the Scott sanity trial with estimates that argument time for Scott and the statue would not exceed a couple of hours. State alienists cited include Dr. W. C. Krohn, Dr. Ralph N. Hinton, and hospital superintendents Dr. Read, Dr. Dyer, and Dr. Randolph.
The 108th Hospital Co. hosted lady visitors at Cook Gass tar on Sunday. Palmer reports Hela nearly kil ted. Sergeant Chrisman returns from the park after a late shift. Clair McGaughey injures his finger during work. Private Checovey’s look and Private McGaughey’s words raise questions. Cappy the rhascot is well. Home baked pie praised by the unit. Murray, Archie and Tom receive three cheers as the group laments few Indiana visitors.
District reports 84 road fires burned 8200 acres causing over 8000 dollars in damage. Farmers caused 82 fires over 4700 acres with 12500 dollars in losses. The largest blaze reached 2400 acres from brush. Incendiary and miscellaneous origins total many fires. one is unpreventable. Extinction costs collected from 60 people. 65 more claims pending settlement. Careless smoking, especially lighted matches, traced to most fires including a 1000 acre Indiana county blaze.
Diplomatic powers including Great Britain France Japan Italy The Netherlands Belgium Portugal the United States and China met at the State Department to outline a path for a new customs conference. China would gain increased revenue from seven and a half to ten percent as nations ban concession grabbing and pursue equal commercial rights, while extraterritoriality remains the main obstacle to stability. Secretary Kellogg moved to set a conference on treaty rights despite British objections, amid secretive talks fueling delay concerns.
The report details Enrique Tirabochi's 1928 record swim in the English Channel and Frebourg's near-record effort with hours to go at 11 A M. Mile Lion, a 48 year old Frenchwoman, faltered from cold water before midnight while Gertrude Ederla awaited favorable conditions.
A garbled text fragment appears to discuss laureates and a naming custom, mentioning The United Bator and an ambiguous phrase about learning. The readable portions point to a historical note on naming practices but lack clear events, people, places, or dates to establish a concrete news item.
NOGALHS Anteona Aug 6 Idle for over three years the famed San Geronimo mine in Sonora Mexico holds promise of reopening. Dayton New York financier Melvin Palmer recently paid the el a glast while en route to the South on inspection. The mine, famed since 1909 for rich free silver ore and linked to Apache Chief Geronimo, is valued at more than 2.5 million and will reopen late August under Eastern financing with continued supervision in prior years by Spanish padres and political turmoil impacting operations.
John A. Bell faces fourteen counts for making false entries and false statements in Carmegis Trust Company books. Each charge carries fines up to 5000 and potential imprisonment from six months to five years. Bell declined comment and will have a hearing before Alderman Cawbey next Friday afternoon.
Lieut. J Ss Thompson confessed jealousy and fear of poverty drove him to shoot Audrey Burleigh, 18, last April. His murder trial was postponed to September 1 awaiting U S depositions. he was deemed sane in a medical opinion read before the court.
Paris fashion notes describe how children now share chic dressing with mothers as small outfits flourish in new fittings houses along the boulevards. Collections feature tunics, pleats, and bright tricot knits, with vivid colors and water-line accents for youngsters, plus fancy old-fashioned shoes with hand painted designs. In Pittsburgh, five people were thrown from bed during a blast that shattered windows in a blast incident described with sparse details.
A long list of visiting relatives and local residents is noted in Indiana. People named include Homer Putt and family of Port Matilda visiting in their grandparents' home, Rodkey of Cherry Hill calling on Indiana business friends, and J S Gilhousen from Kellysburg transacting in Indiana. Other mentions include Elwood of Homewood visiting Indiana, John W Johnson improving after hay hauling injury, Misses Prothero heading to New York City, Marian Allison returning from Pittsburgh, Frank Griffiths returning to Greensburg, and Ethel Faye McHenry Trindle visiting family.
A. E. Masten & Co reports from the Valdergrift Building in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania detailing ongoing local business and civic developments. The dispatch highlights economic activity, public notices, and community updates affecting residents and firms in the metro area.
New York stocks rose in early trading led by motor shares including Mack trucks White and General Motors while DuPont and United States Steel showed strength. Copper and other metals firmed, railroad mills operated at higher capacity, and call money touched 4 1/2 percent amid uneven interest across sectors.
The 2200 seet stretch near Home station, laid with meca dam by Johnston Drake and Piper Co, is now open to traffic. Temporarily finished, it eases travel until the overhead bridge at Home and its approaches are completed. Traffic unaffected during overhead construction. Findley Carney of White township visited the Court House today. C. C. Long of Clymer borough filed a tax collector petition at the Court House this morning.
A letter reflects remorse and gratitude for Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy. The writer claims chronic stomach and indigestion relief after two years using the preparation, asserting a simple remedy clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation of the digestive tract.
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