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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1925
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR lists names Dan Cahdidaeten and others as candidates on the Reea ticket for various offices. It references a March election and mentions a chairman and jury commissioner with unclear spellings and positions.
Suspicion and frank hostility marked Paris discussions as the French attitude toward the Anglo American security pact drew sharp criticism. Debates in London and Washington touched on debtors, collective payment, and possible shifts in diplomacy as circles anticipate further statements from British and Italian sources amid unsettled wartime policy.
Bennett and Sons of Indiana were the low bidders for 17 109 feet of road in East Kittanning hill and Spaces Corners in Rayburn township. Their bid for the two projects totaled 180 624.03 dollars. Harrisburg reports no contract yet awarded. The firm is a known contractor with other state jobs, including a road between Rural Valley and Home via Sagamore.
John L. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers of America has set up his headquarters at the Bellevue Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia. He arrived from Atlantic City by automobile, declined to discuss the hard coal situation, and stated, Here will be my headquarters for some time.
Mr and Mrs Floyd W Stewart welcome a nine and a half pound boy born Thursday evening at Bornheimer Maternity Home Floyd Jr and mother reported doing well with the newborn in stable condition and receiving well wishes from family.
The NA-2 seaplane accompanying the MacMillan Arctic expedition was reported out of commission. Severe water pounding at Etah Harbor caused the hull to leak flooding two forward compartments and nearly sank before hoisting aboard the Peary.
Mrs Julia Gruner widow of Jack Gromer and Thomas Fisher Lawrence a St Louis businessman faced a Morals Court session in Chicago after a raid on a Lake Shore Drive Hotel. The raid was led by Mrs Lawrence, wife of the man registered as J F Law, drawing guests’ attention to the high profile pair and their society status.
The ladies of the local Relief Corps hosted Veterans of Indiana Post No. 28 G A R and their wives with a wall arranged supper at Camp Rest-a-While last evening at six. Rain forced an indoor grove plan, and about fifty W R G C members and guests filled the dining room with a bountiful feast. Honored guests were Mrs. Nicholson widow of Captain Nicholson and Mrs. McClain widow of Captain G A McClain. The event was enjoyed by all attendees.
A fire scene proved nearly unreachable as trucks faced a ditch obstacle and response was hampered. State law and borough ordinance bar parking within 1000 feet of a fire, with many violators reported. The Indiana Klan Home Association publicly thanked the Indiana Fire Department for their efforts at the conflagration.
Leon Trotsky, once a key figure with vast authority, returns to prominence through minor posts in Moscow. He now heads multiple committees and aims to revive influence, with rumors of a future seat in the Council of People's Commissaries and control over major industrial and consumer initiatives.
Detroit August 14 General Motors president A P Sloane Jr dismissed reports of a revolutionary new automobile fuel as ridiculous. He noted GM had announced new car series as a sufficient answer and denied any foundation for the statement. He also referenced a questionable claim about the song “Sweet Adaline” and a local mayoral remark未incomplete text.
A court today postponed a sale set for last Saturday amid an injunction and allegations of a conspiracy to reap unlawful profits. Lawyers from Pittsburgh and Kittanning represented Tarael Rosenbloom, claiming defendants disposed of confiscated goods at bootleg prices valued by some at over five million dollars.
The obituary notes George Peffer first lived at Locust, then moved to the city 39 years ago to run a building material business with son Daniel, later relocating to Orlando. A longtime M B church member, he taught the Men’s Bible class and maintained strong faith. He quit tobacco after many years, losing about 80 pounds, and was praised for integrity and kindness. Survived by sons Thomas Aaron Peffer, BE. Preston Peffer, Daniel R. Peffer, and daughter Mrs Ella Boss.
The piece discusses a potential coal strike affecting eastern mines, noting 100 percent union fields and the lack of anthracite alternatives for consumers. It cites the Jacksonville Agreement as a key factor in government noninterference and predicts a long, bitter conflict if the strike occurs, with Hoover likely to lead any federal action.
The Ritz theater closes briefly for new business adjustments while the Chicago stock company returns for a fall week. Tonight and Saturday feature a First National Picture Want My Man. Indiana Theatre continues recent releases and Keith’s vaudeville through the week’s final three nights. Queen Mary revealed as toy expert amid boxes of royal gifts for grandchildren.
Dorothy Ellingson, 17, stands trial for her mother’s murder amid conflicting confessions. The defense questions the state’s pursuit of a possible co culprit Jimmie Lamar and cites insanity witnesses including Dr Jan Ball and Dr Fred Clark. The father testifies supporting the insanity claim as the case shifts toward closing arguments and rebuttal.
Robert J. Beckett of McGees Mills and Post Master Millen of Shelocta were in Indiana on business. Visitors included Timothy Mull of Parkwood and A. H. Wiggins of Parkwood. Many locals like Mrs. Agnes Crossman and grandson James Rigg, and Mrs. Bertha Glark with family, traveled to visits in Richmond Ripley N Y and Creekside. mentions of Col Rivard W Watson, H C Ford, and other Indiana shoppers. Bargains offered includes 500c can O Cedar and RCA tubes at low prices.
Report from Vandergrift Building Pittsburgh notes Thomas Williams of Barnesboro transacting business in Indiana today. J R Duncan Heilwood merchant was in Indiana yesterday. Local residents and visitors named: Dr H E Moore and Rev Salady with Mrs Peterman hosted on Wayne Avenue, Mrs Gailey from Banks township at home, Dr Ray M Alexander and wife from Bolivar visiting friends and shopping.
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