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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1925
Page
2
Fragmented OCR report notes surveying of an initial beat location for paving bids and contractor competence. Mentions county supervisors, state roads, and city streets built by capable firms, with references to equipment, payment, and recent standards.
The discussion centers on valuing public utilities and the impact of temporarily reducing rates. It argues no entity can obtain more than fairly paid for and warns that overpricing would curb service expansion and degrade quality, even for essential services.
A report describes First Lady Mrs Coolidge swimming with rubber caps to protect her hair. It notes her pleasant smile, interest in learning the long side stroke, and her comfortable style in a woolen black swimsuit with a short skirt.
Neighbors dispute Mary Louises age amid rumors of romance with Browning’s once prominent boyfriend Billy. Mary's mother dodges questions, others recall Mary saying she was 18 a year ago while a neighbor claims she is 20 today. She reportedly enjoys new experiences and shows visitors her wardrobe and accessories as local bank upgrades its facilities.
The committee report attributes the financial crash to Bell's coal transactions and misvalued assets. Major losses included Carnegie Coal Co and Tas a Coal Co with millions erased, plus coal, water, glass, and land ventures. Bell faced significant dairy and oil project losses and bank stock devaluations totaling several millions.
William Deyarmin died after a three week illness. Funeral services will be at his South Seventh Street home Friday at 2 30 in charge of Rev Offutt with Rev Baker absent. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. William D Alter, 79, former Aspinwall and Wooster resident, died at his son Rev William Gray Alter’s Marion Center home after bronchial pneumonia. Funeral at Marion Center Presbyterian Church Friday at 8 pm. Interment at New Texas Allegheny County later.
A mixed page of society notes and business travel details lists visitors and locals in Indiana and nearby towns. Names include E A Miller of West Lebanon, Mildred jury of DuBois, Clyde Caldwell of Ligore, D R Tomb of Pittsburgh and Indiana, and Charles Garsen returning from Emporium. Several residents visit court houses, banks, or conduct business. travel to Crystal Springs and Baltimore is noted, along with advertisements for August Ladies' Home Journal.
The text describes abolishing township and borough poor districts in Armstrong County to form one countywide poor district. Commissioners become directors of the poor and will earn 750 dollars per year plus their county compensation. Provisions cover travel expenses. the act takes effect the first Monday of January, 1098.
An account traces New York water supply from 1658 public wells to 18th century pump growth. It notes wells on Smith Street opposite Roeliff Johnson, on Broadway near Cavileere, and near Van Dyke, with nine more near De Reimer, Ten Eyck and Vincent, Tunis de Kay, Wessel, and others. The Tea Water Pump on Park Row, famed for tea use, is highlighted, along with concerns over brackish water and crowding by drinkers.
The United Mine Workers advocate for wage raises to protect miners while arguing anthracite firms can grant demands without raising coal prices. Leader Lewis asserts miners and the public have rights that must be recognized, criticizing profits as excessive.
A fragmented OCR list shows many individuals and towns names such as Clair G Stake Cherryhill Mary Irene Grow Penn Run Lige Tate Chambersville Delma Noel Blairsville Mary Boskey Alfred Miller Nora May Howard Lockport Vincent Yaksutick MelIntyre Mary Turk Indiana Edna Oppel Mt Union Frank Isenberg Sarah Jana Lydie Sharford William Banks Martha Legwitt Adam Palmer Blairsville Elizabeth Kelly Frank Sayers Ord Dravesburg Neil Gertrude McMillen McKeesport Tide.
The committee discusses Belgium's wartime debt forgiveness with Congress. It cites President Wilson's promises in 1918 and at Versailles to consider canceling indebtedness due to Belgium’s wartime sacrifices. It urges differentiation between wartime advances and postwar reconstruction loans in repayment.
New York August 6 Christy Mathewson the famed Big Six figure of baseball days and current Boston Braves president is not in danger or in poor health He is described as in excellent spirits and feeling fine at Saranac Lake where he spends much of his time Doctors report he is rapidly regaining strength after overburdening himself with duties for the 1925 season and is making solid health progress
A E. Maaten & Co. delivers a report on the Vandergrift Building in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. The filing highlights the property status and local business implications for the site and surrounding area.
A fire near Washington Church destroyed Wilbur Lydick’s large barn and contents including grain hay and farming implements. All livestock were saved from the burning structure. Other farm buildings were endangered. Loss runs to several thousand dollars and is partially covered by insurance.
A wife allegedly battered her husband while he slept and then shot herself in a case authorities call a possible murder suicide. County Coroner J. L. Polham will conduct an investigation to determine the exact manner of death and the cause of the husband's injuries.
The passage notes Matty will likely stay in Saranac for months, postponing baseball club duties and desk work. He will take things easy, maintain family ties, and follow a careful diet, staying ruddy and healthful though not overtaxing his strength.
Mrs Vogel writes of Emerald Oil aiding varicose veins and swollen glands. She reports renewed strength, fewer cramps, and relief after use, noting the oil helps her kneel to scrub and perform housework despite poverty concerns. She credits the product with restoring mobility and easing a heavy cold.
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