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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1925
Page
2
A fragmented excerpt laments political paralysis amid a national crisis. It discusses irrigation and reclamation, government action, and the push for unity over party interests. The tone critiques expediency and praises human effort while noting geopolitical expatriates and a call for decisive policy change.
Stroudsburg detectives probe the death of John Conway a section hand found at a boarding house with facial injuries and a broken forearm. The article then shifts to a discussion of immigration related to Prohibition enforcement, Rhodes scholars and a peace gathering at St John the Divine in New York highlighting Locarno pact optimism and religious leaders urging antiwar action.
Madrid des 16 King Alfonso receives Alexander P. Moore of Pittsburgh who informs the king he is resigning as ambassador and returning to the United States immediately. The king expresses deep appreciation for Moore's friendship and ongoing support of Spain and the United States.
Senators face pressure from peace society groups church organizations and court supporters as debate on the world court proposal continues. Irreconcilables vow to oppose to the end while Borah Johnson and allies believe time can shift votes during upcoming debate to influence the outcome.
Federal grand jury indicted Sheriff Peter M Hoffman and eight others in Cook county jail corruption tied to beer runners allowed in and out while serving terms. Charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice, the case names Torrance Druggan and Frankie Lake who testified paying thousands. Also listed are Wesley Westbrook and other jail officials.
Constable Thomas Woods arrested Nomer Schreeingost at the John Reed farm in East Frankley after a months long search. Found hiding under 100 tons of hay, he faces charges for theft of $12 and a watch at A. E. Yount’s residence last summer and allegedly passing bad checks in Freeport. He is committed to jail by Squire J. Frank Atkins.
New York police seek Jimmy the bootlegger in the slaying of Battling Siki whose body was found in Hell's Kitchen after a morning shooting. Siki’s widow, an Otteroon from Memphis, plans burial. he had eight cents and no insurance. In Washington, Gen Andrews orders strict limits on prohibition- related spending after a decoy banquet cost 229. Indy, George Remus, the Bootleg Czar, faces trial as authorities allege bootlegging linked to the Jack Daniel whiskey scheme.
In Bend Indiana December reports cite judge Farabaugh confirming Bloyd Fitzsimmons and the South Bend syndicate still back the Jack Dempsey Harry Wills bout. They expect the fight next summer, possibly outside Indiana, with decisions on location after January 1.
A stream of local residents and visitors are noted in Indiana with details of travel and stays. Mr and Mrs Edward O Neal return from Indiana Hospital discharge. Mrs Elza Bennett and son Everet visit relatives, and Jom Bennett accompanies Mrs Bennett. County officials and professionals attend the Supervisors convention. Several residents frequent Indiana for business, shopping, and social visits, including Mr W Donahey, Hon Lee North, and Mr R E Piffer. Multiple towns represented: Chambersville, West Wheatfield, Canoe, Centre, North Mahoning, and others.
Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby denied reports his wife plans a divorce and said she sails to Europe to join their daughter. The Colbys, married June 22 1925 in Stockbridge Massachusetts, have three daughters. the youngest Frances married Robert Rogers of Santa Barbara.
The tidhing reports a home opener with a score near 2 to 84 and a lineup including Kellyaburg Glob Stead Susie TiBevely cage MeGit panier Lier Bree Chriasnan and others. Score details show Weamer Meld Vale-Stronine 14 Lingentelter 11 McGill 6 Chrisman 5 Montgomery 6 Davis 1.
Representatives Black and Jones, Texas Democrats, sought to shorten the IRS examination and decision periods on tax returns from four to two and three years respectively. Both amendments were defeated without record votes. He denounced it as un-American. Both amendments were overwhelmingly defeated.
President Coolidge accepted the resignation from the army of Lieut. Edward W. Garbisch, former all America center and West Point football star. Garbisch is with the Fifteenth Engineers at Fort Humphreys Virginia.
A. F. Masten & Co. reports Vandercrist Building in Pittsburgh will depart for California to take part in the All-Star New Year's football charity game. Baird creates a Federal Prohibition Enforcement Bureau motorcycle squad with private donations from Secretary Mellon and U.S. Marshal Reed.
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