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A partial readable fragment mentions names and locations in a dated local column. The text is garbled and lacks clear events or outcomes but preserves some proper nouns and a possible date reference.
20 Aug 1925
Page 1
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
1
A partial readable fragment mentions names and locations in a dated local column. The text is garbled and lacks clear events or outcomes but preserves some proper nouns and a possible date reference.
The Day's News reports President Coolidge supports a tax-cut package while Sen Smoot and other Republicans show lukewarm support. Democrats plan March 15 action as tensions rise over party unity. The piece notes wheat and grain price trends, acreage goals, and international effects on prices, with Brazil cited in the market impact.
Washington dispatch reports rising concern in the Republican ranks over Robert La Follette Jr. seeking the Wisconsin Senate seat. Regulars including Lenroot push Roy P. Wilcox as opponent, while Francis E. McGovern and Arthur Barry also run, risking a split that could boost La Follette's grip. governors and officials pressure McGovern to withdraw by September 15 primary.
Hewitt defeated Fri Ritchman to reach the 36 hole final against Carnahan after a cool 88 round in the first flight. Neal and Lewis won their second flight semifinals, with Neal beating A J Reese on the 19th green and Lewis defeating David Blair 6 up. Dinner match vs Johnstown postponed to a later date due to scheduling conflicts.
Early morning sounds woke Mrs. Jacob Rehm of East Pike. A thief entered via the cellar window and moved through the house to the second floor, taking Bob Rehm's trousers in the back yard along with a small amount of change and some papers. No other items were disturbed.
Secretary states 400 mines across central Pennsylvania operate under mixed union and non union scales. Widespread non union work noted from Wandin Junction to Cherry Tree, with several districts including Tyrone Snow Shoe and New York Central river district showing non union operations. In Fayette County, Banning Mine No 2 reopened at 1917 scale amid a 100 strong picket, with 400 potential jobs but first coal not yet mined.
L Helfzen states results of state and federal probes into the Mackinac disaster. Officials deem the boiler old and weakened by wear. Rhode Island Governor Aram J. Pothier calls for stricter steamboat boiler inspection laws. Senator Jesse Metcalf presses for immediate action. George Uhler heads to Providence to examine the Mackinac boilers, findings to be released.
Transcribed fragment shows a Jewish picnic note dated near sunset at Sunset Park. The readable line references a Bluaday event with poetic phrasing and unclear specifics, no concrete names, dates, or organizations clearly identifiable.
Joseph Kavka, 40, unemployed and homeless, died at Allegheny General Hospital after attempting to drink carbolic acid. He had twice sought burial arrangements with an undertaker, Elmer Herman, who briefly persuaded him to abandon the plan. Kavka later died moments after being admitted to the hospital.
A church convention after an open air meeting elected officers for the coming year. Maurice Knavel was named president with Rowena Friend as vice president Gwendolin Baird as secretary treasurer and Edgar Debolt as assistant treasurer. Knavel was also chosen field representative to lead the 18 circuits in the circle. Delegates set a $12 minimum quota per circuit to fund Camp Harmony training at Hooversville. The convention heard talks on All for Christ Christ for All with reflections on close relationship to Christ. Afternoon round table sessions featured vocal selections by a Windber quartet and an area duet. The Twenty-eighth annual Sunday school convention opened with many officers and teachers in attendance and continued today with a missionary conference led by Miss Ida Shumaker and Miss Ida Himmelsbaugh from China. An officer election occurs today.
Volunteers of America conducted Heart Tag Day in Clymer to raise funds for homes and services across the state. Mrs. Booth cited that over 170000 American children have been aided toward good citizenship, as the committee aims to improve lives of deprived children in care of the organization on Saturday the 22nd.
Fragmentary OCR text references a mayoral path from state legislators to governorship and national politics. Mentions Mrs Goodhua living in a modest house and scattered phrases about Hampton. No coherent event or identities fully discernible.
In New York police captured a trio accused of holding up a drug store. A gun battle followed in busy streets as officers pursued two cars, with bullets tearing through a crowded Broadway section.
AT NEW YORK Aug 20 stock prices recovered from a Wednesday decline with off shares higher in early trading. Gasoline price cuts by Standard Oil of New Jersey and independent firms supported a rebound while oil oversupply fears faded. Industrials were irregular though rails like Seaboard Air Line and Northern Pacific advanced. Some heavyweights drifted, Meck Trucks and White Motor tumbled, while overall market lacked dramatic swings as profit taking rose.
Mrs Bennett traveled to New York to meet detectives over the Delos Grow matter. Alpine Restaurant employees deny prior involvement since June 12. Eagle Detective Agency says Joseph Sussman once worked for them and was later detained after unusual behavior. Sussman reportedly sent updates from Hyde Park as investigators press for leads. Officers continue inquiries with new developments anticipated.
In Pittsburgh on August 20, four men Gorvenda Serr age 42 Robert Luta age 42 Alexander Reanese age 84 and Qabrial Fare age 28 were hospitalized after a mysterious incident at Allegheny General Hospital. Officials allege possible poisoning or exposure during the event. Further investigation underway.
More than ten thousand World War veterans gathered in Erie today for the Keystone State Region Convention. They arrived by special trains and auto caravans, with numbers expected to double by tomorrow noon. Commander Mitchell J. Chase presided as Rev. Wm. B. Pugh gave the invocation and the Star Spangled Banner was performed by Georgia French Brevillier. Clark C. Tayntor and Major Jos. C. Williams welcomed the Legionnaires to Erie at the opening session at the Erie Tennis Club.
A chaotic tale emerges with Johnson marked by crude burns on his face and jealousy fueling the crime. Police piece together motives involving a woman scorned and a recent move from the Felici home. A letter warns Johnson to stay away amid threats. another woman involved is also sought. In Mexico City, Calles plans diplomacy for agrarian reform leaders. Gibson reunion set for Camp Rest-a-While on Aug 28. attendees urged to bring tickets.
William Stewart of Smyrna shopped in Indiana and secured a hunters license from J H Bergman of Blairsville at the Court House. Miss Mary German leaves for Punxsutawney for the weekend. Fur dealer L Cinneman, longtime Indiana trader, visited friends. S F Warner, once of Indiana now Pittsburgh resident, spent days with locals. J T Walker of Shelocta passed through en route to Pittsburgh. Miss Mary Bitterbaugh visits Altoona with sister Mrs Enders. Mrs C G Love of Wilkinsburg stays with Mrs H B Butterbaugh. Randell Wingard and Miss Kathleen Holland of Detroit visit Wingard family on South Fourteenth St. Dr and Mrs M M Davis depart for Erie and then Niagara Falls and Canada for American Legion events. Joseph J Datta of Carbondale, with Mr and Mrs Gillespie and daughter Jane, motor to Indiana, guests at Gillespie home. Hare de George of Apollo sues her sister. Elverda Cockett, once ill, now recovering.
The page lists numerous securities and companies with prices and percentages, including Pennock Oil, Pure Oil, Studebaker, Standard Oil affiliates, and Union Pacific, reflecting active market tracking. It notes investors such as A. E. Masten & Co and Vandergrift Building, Pittsburgh, and includes social items about local residents, Scout Band travel to Erie for the American Legion convention, and local visits and events in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
Notice of dissolution for the firm S. J. Oranges and Co. based in Indiana County. Partners Orangs and Berking declare mutual dissolution. Debts owed to the partnership must be received by Orange and all claims settled promptly.
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