12 Aug 1925
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1925
Page
1
A garbled recap lists incidents from yesterday and notes from 30 to 100 years past. References include a car wreck near Latrobe, a hospital operation, a Navy Yard dispatch, and a long sequence about local families, a county fair band, a fire at a lumber mill, and a court hearing with minor fines.
A sensational claim outlines B T Roney buying Seminole Beach five acres for 3 million cash then splitting the tract into 700 parcels. Eight hours later the deal reportedly totalled 10.999 million as the market moved quickly. The piece also notes President Coolidge’s push for railroad mergers to stabilize rates and efficiency, suggesting consolidation could aid transport and commerce while leaving some lines strained or bankrupt.
The Chicago Tribune figures show U S horses at 17 5 million in 1924 down from 21 5 million in 1918 with mule numbers down ten percent since 1920 and many horses aged ten or older. Value per head has fallen from 97 to 63 dollars. Missouri and Kansas show large declines in head and value. Experts vary on the outlook, with some forecasting potential shortages and higher prices, while others note continued usefulness of horses despite rising motor use.
The Chicago and national petitioners send telegrams and funds to officials hoping to save a condemned murderer. The Chicago News mocks such appeals as misdirected, urging supporters to focus on addressing organized crime instead. The Boston Transcript notes the Kaiser’s persistence amid worries over Von Hindenburg’s election.
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