08 Dec 1925
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1925
Page
1
The fragmentary text discusses Senate actions on debate limits and filibuster rules, mentions cancer research reports promised for next year, and references Texas political maneuvering around Ferguson and Ferguson supporters. It notes economists from American sources and industry blame, with focus on policy and campaign dynamics.
Fragmentary note mentions a session proposal and lingering uncertainty. It references ongoing discussions and potential actions without clear names or dates. The text hints at planning a future meeting to address a situation and seeks guidance or confirmation.
A flurry of names and trips mark a busy day in Indiana with residents from Latrobe, Johnstown, Pine and West Wheatfield visiting the county. Notables include Thomas Uber Dell Fulton and Arthur Clawson among travelers to Union. Agnes Wilson returns from Latrobe. Mt. Pleasant hosts B K Keller party with J D Patton. Widespread commerce noted as G R Walker, Mrs Hattie Swartzwelder and others transact business at the Court House and Central Market.
The court faced the question of sentencing Wojiechowskie after a murder involving his teenage wife on a State Highway near Shamokin. The judge noted youth offers an opportunity to reform and urged community restoration while expressing sorrow for the wife’s death and the impact on her family. The case centers on a shooting in which the wife and her admirer were involved. the admirer survived after facial injuries and was discharged from Shamokin State Hospital.
Over 600000 Christmas seals were distributed in Indiana County yesterday. Recipients are urged to return the money shown on the seals, with checks payable to Rarl'd Williams, treasurer. Local firms and groups large blocks of seals include five banks, Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, Elks, Masons, Chamber of Commerce, and several local manufacturers and insurers. A stray note mentions Alfred Emsley Carr, described as the son of Sir Emsley Carr, and a reference to a UK figure and a New York appearance, but details are unclear.
The Fourth Annual Poultry Show and Farm Products Show will be held at the Armory in Indiana from December 15 to 18. Entries come from across Indiana and nearby counties in Pennsylvania. Judges cover Standard Production, Exhibition Poultry, Fruit, and Grain and Potatoes with a notable Pennsylvania exhibit on animal disease. The event features a large corn show, visits by potato club members, a banquet at the Lutheran Church, and addresses by Extension Specialist Prof. R. E. Roberts. T B Testing in Armstrong Township begins with six reactors reported so far. A carload of Irish Cobbler seed potatoes from Aroostook County, Maine arrives for distribution, managed through the Indiana County Seed and Improvement Association.
Indians High School Dramatic Club will present Honor Bright a three act comedy in the auditorium Friday evening December 11 at 8 15 oclock The play has a laugh in every speech Tickets are 25 cents and may be obtained from any club member or Hall s Store PETERMAN HAD GOOD LUCK Jim Peterman returned from a heating trip near Franklinville Huntingdon county to join a deer drive with Milt Wheeling Roy Wheeling Dutch Butler and W G Green They took to the woods at 8 oclock Dec let and by 4 oclock the five men had three bucks a 12 point a 10 point and an 8 point setting a high score for the group.
Erie Pa December 8 Fire of unknown origin swept the Mutual Ice Company plant at the harbor front last night causing an estimated loss over 160000. The blaze began in the west end and, driven by a strong wind, turned the building into a roaring furnace. Sparks blew for blocks igniting a house over a block away. Four firefighters were injured two of them sustaining broken legs.
John Stuart Robertson who directed Richard Bartholaitieas in Short Leave at the Indiana Theatre showcases more film discoveries than any director except D W Griffith. He mentored Nita Naldi who acted in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and introduced Dorothy Chal in Telling Blade while promoting upcoming star Hather Ralston in The Best People.
John A Bell, once powerful in Western Pennsylvania politics and coal interests, faced embezzlement charges at Pittsburgh criminal court. The defense branded him honest, while prosecutors highlighted alleged bank fraud tied to the Carnegie Trust Co per an incriminating minutes from a July inquiry. Bell appeared frail but present, denying personal guilt while facing a collapsed fortune and bankruptcy.
King urges revocation of powers held by commissions to return duties to government departments. He says commissions were meant to guard small business and fair commerce but now serve executive interests and fail to protect against monopolies or trusts. He cites the Federal Trade Commission tariff commission and Shipping Board as examples of ineffective government operation.
Stock quotes are reported at 1 30 by A E Masten and Company in the Vandergrift Building Pittsburgh Pa with a concise listing of market prices and changes from the previous session.
Frank McEwan a well known New Bethlehem resident died when a coupe collided with a train at a crossing. He was in hardware and motor sales, had farm machinery ties, born in Sligo and survived by a widow and son Harry of New Bethlehem. Brother Frank McEwan of Sligo and sister-in-law Lillian Hunger of Punxsutawney are named in the notice.
A proposed bill would abolish the Navy and War Offices and place aeronautics under a new air force as a separate arm of national defense. The President would be commander in chief of the air force and an assistant secretary would oversee aeronautics in defense matters. Support comes from Democrats and some Republicans amid post court martial debate on Colonel Mitchell. The measure would take effect thirty days after passage. Chicago reporting notes ongoing sentencing developments in related cases.
The Yale Princeton game of 1888 featured Arthur Poe delivering a dramatic 100 yard run to cap Yale’s late rally, with Sagle’s earlier kickoff setting the Tigers on track. Poe’s sprint, aided by a controversial punt instrument and a race past 21 defenders, sealed a Princeton victory amid a tense finish and lasting reverence for Poe's push.
A young woman in an upstate town is drawn into a high pressure stock scam involving hotel shares and French francs. A man calling himself McGill, posing as a hotel manager's brother, lures her with a $4 000 cash deal and a fake option. She hands over $3 000 in stock, later learns the papers are worthless and the foreign francs cannot be bought with her shares.
Senator King of Utah introduced a plan to grant the Philippines independence under a constitutional convention and establish a separate Philippine republic. A second resolution directs the President to negotiate with Pacific powers to guarantee non interference, while a separate bill calls for US naval withdrawal from Haiti and a full inquiry into American occupation.
Mrs Maurice Trainer draws crowds as she leads games for town children at a Christmas party. Activities include Jack-in-the-Box Feathers and Kelly Days with cooling refreshments at the end. Hostesses Mrs C W Books Mrs F C McClure Mrs Irvin Glasser and Mrs W A Simpson preside over a brief business meeting urging a petition to Senator Pepper about joining the New Century Club of Indiana and related courts.
Raymond Mikesell pleaded before Federal Judge Schoonmaker yesterday to a charge of sending obscene matter through the mails and was sentenced to three months in the Indiana county jail. The objectionable mail was sent from Blairsville to Miss Edna Dicker 220 Ridge Ave Derry Pa in April.
Several property transfers listed including Ruffner to Schrec enroute three tracts in Rayne for 2100 dollars and Siciliano to Mowry a Blairsville lot for 800. A Buffington township district to Bethlehem Cuba Iron Mines buys a Buffington lot for 110000. Also gas lease and various tracts and lots filed. partnership of Lucas Heckman Ray dissolves with Lloyd I. German taking over as Indiana Real Estate Co. in Weather Building Indiana Pa. Dec 1 1025.
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