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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1925
Page
2
General Herbert M. Lord backs a 3.0 billion budget for next year with President Coolidge near a 3.6 billion goal. A projected year end tax cut and potential fights over military appropriations loom as Belgium seeks leniency on postwar debt while American officials advocate a sympathetic approach.
Figures released in Washington show hard coal users falling from 26 percent to 17 percent of the population over two years as anthracite loses about one third of its customers. The data argue that a hard coal strike causes less hardship now than in 1923 and warn the industry of further losses if a strike recurs.
An unconscious victim was dumped from a moving car after a daring hold up. The assailants drove off toward Fifth Avenue, leaving the victim semi-conscious on Bedford Avenue twenty minutes after the kidnapping. License plate clues led detectives to a stolen vehicle from Penn Avenue. The Washington Trust Company theft is its first in history. Horney, a seven month employee and U.S. Navy veteran, was involved.
Deposition testimony recounts Miss Jones buying attire from Mrs. Scott as Congressmen Scott faced charges of extravagance. Hamilton details liquor served at the Scott apartment, highballs with guests, and a 1922 gathering with Capt. Sumner. Mrs. Scott testified about a public insult by her husband. Court adjourned as she spoke. Tax reduction remains a unifying stance across Americans.
Two bombs exploded within a short time injuring two people in Clcero and Berwyn tailors shops. Police hold three suspects after window-busting raids on a South Side shop and four men sought for dawn break-ins and acid attacks on material and clothing. Labor trouble blamed for the bombings and canal acts.
Local golfers appear set for a competitive event featuring Hewitt Nix Mal, Galbreth Nix, Brandon Ellis, Pierce Hewitt, Blair Neal Connor, Hamilton Macro, Reese Schuler, Nix Neff and Sutton. The listing shows pairings and partner names across multiple groups in a neighborhood contest.
A list of property transfers records numerous grantees and grantors across multiple townships. Tracts and lots change hands in Burrell Montgomery Marion Center Green Banks Cherryhill Buffington Indiana and Indiana County with prices ranging from 175 to 31000 dollars. Notable pairings include James Davidson to William Dias for a tract in Burrell and Melveron Adams to John E. Lewis for lots in Indiana.
A local bar faced closure after the proprietor could not pay city taxes and a padlock was placed on the door. The nearby old American bar suffered the same fate. Operators report shrinking receipts and slim profit margins due to reduced demand and higher prices for imported and bottled liquors. President Calles and advisers seek congressional action to curb pulque, the fermented juice of maguey, seen as a burden on the peon.
In a wave of alleged K K K reprisals, fiery crosses were burned along Cape Cod from Provincetown to Hyannis and a Klan meeting near Sudbury. Five young men and Klan members were shot in an ambush near Sudbury. Alonzo Foley, wounded in Sudbury disorders, showed improvement at Framingham hospital.
Paris reports a French nonst op nonstop flight from New York to Paris is being prepared. Details are unclear as officials describe a voyage that will showcase new aviation improvements and aims to board the Rochambeau for the transatlantic route.
A garbled August fragment references Mark Jines and Mrs Bryan discussing disposition of an electrical mount. It mentions a New Orleans visit to a president and a demonstration, with a Bryan home delivery after an event. The text is heavily corrupted and difficult to interpret.
Delegates at the West Virginian Federation of Labor convention in Huntington react to a split with United Mine Workers of southern West Virginia as 75 miners bolt after being barred from presenting a lengthy list of alleged mine issues. Federation invites return to discuss the trouble. experts warn a total UMW withdrawal could end organized labor influence in the state.
Washington Aug 12 Belgian envoys met the American Debt Commissioners at the Treasury to resume discussion of Belgiums capacity to pay 481000000 for 1917 1918. Details of Belgians initial proposal were not disclosed but involved distinguishing war and postwar debts. They also discussed U S acceptance of German reparations ponds. Negotiations were expected to progress rapidly with a probable conclusion within ten days.
A 17 year old from Ohio, identified as Fred Jordan with a fictitious name, sits in a county jail after confessing to the murder of Professor Adam R. Clawson of Lodi New York. He says the killing followed a failed attempted holdup between Jefferson City and California. He claimed motive tied to needing Clawson’s cat and financial desperation. A bloodstained suitcase linked to him and attempts to reclaim the body are ongoing as officials await his father’s arrival.
A compact roundup of scheduled musical programs across Pittsburgh New York and other cities. Listings include ball scores orchestras bands and recitals with times and venues. An offhand political remark about evolution mentions cloture in the Senate debate.
Fragmented OCR lists names and places including Creekside, Dukeville, Avanmore, Blairsville, Strafford, and individuals such as Mary Helen Tata, Edna Sheriff, John Clair Stokes, Cora May Ives, and Nancy. Items appear as scattered license and notice notes with no clear actions or dates.
Six year old Molly Hinder is hospitalized in critical condition after a man chloroformed, gagged, and bound her in an attack late yesterday. Found in an empty Sixth Street apartment, the girl was enticed with promises of two big red balloons as police hunt the suspect.
Laura Stahl and daughter Clara visit Mrs. Vernon Edwards in Cambridge Ohio. Beulah Cummins returns from Van dergrift. Kate Adams to Leechburg to stay with Mr. and Mrs. David Ralston. Mary Dimean of Creekside visits Indiana friends. J L Salstiver heads to Marion Keriets to see sister Mrs. L. d. Peffer. Mollie Salty returns from Pittsburgh. Marty Kerr of Seward visits brother J N Elder. Mr gai Mra Crawford Green. Gai and Mrs Johnson on extended motor trip to Cleveland Detroit Toledo London Sarnia Niagara Falls and Fire Pa. Milton and Loebker of Elis worth PA sharing a brotherhood on Schoo street. Mrs H C Graham of Wayne SYCAUS, Ben Walker and others noted.
A maniac shot and killed Sheriff Weatherly during an attempted arrest near Paris Kentucky early morning. Deputy Tobe Jackson accompanied the sheriff as they confronted the suspect at his residence. the attacker fled, leaving authorities to investigate the chaotic incident.
Indiana area residents travel paths for business and leisure with several notables visiting relatives. Mary Schertzinger, a senior nurse at West Penn Pittsburgh undergone appendicitis surgery and returned home with her mother. Florence Bromberick heads to Homewood for weekend family visit. Rev B W Hutchinson visits before returning home. Multiple locals and guests mingle in social visits around Punxsutawney and Rossiter, including Dr Paul Read family at Chautauqua Niagara Falls trip and Erie-bound business trips.
A note of appreciation from TARO MOLNSE and Al thanks the Felende and Indiana neighbors for their kindness and support toward the beautification effort and communal goodwill.
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