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27 Feb 1925
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1925
Page
1
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A political snapshot notes Democrats optimistic about retaining power as several Senate seats expire on March 3, 1927. All listed Democratic incumbents in key states are expected to win re election, while Republicans brace for limited gains. The piece contrasts house dynamics with the Senate where one third of terms end, shaping future control.
The piece notes Republicans expect trouble in several states while Democrats eye five Senate seats. It lists Arizona Kentucky Oklahoma Missouri Maryland as leaning Democratic and cites potential contests in Connecticut New York Indiana and Ohio. Gov Al Smith’s influence could sway New York if he runs for Senate.
Pottsville, Pa. February 27 Officials of Randolph Coal Company investigate a midnight fire that destroyed a large breaker and engine house near here. Estimated loss about 500000 covered by insurance. The fire halted operations for months. the breaker was a modern electrified unit in the anthracite region and left 300 men idle.
Pittsburgh reports receipts of 2500 hogs with the market active and 25c higher. Prices ranged from 10.50 to 12.85 per hundredweight across hog categories as buyers showed steady demand. Kansas City set a new hog price record at 12.25, while Indianapolis saw top bids reach 12.60 with 7500 hogs on hand. Franklin notes Boston Red Sox spring training signings for Joe Harris and Red Temple amid travel to Cincinnati and New Orleans.
The administration backs multiple measures now endangered by a legislative flurry. Key items include the rivers and harbors bill, Muscle Shoals withdrawal, McFadden Banking Act, China trade act, Cape Cod canal purchase, and Copper-Haugen farm relief. Senate plans falter as House action shifts fate of farm relief and Capper-Haugen.
In Lewisville, Mr. and Mrs. J. 8. Marshall hosted relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Alex Graham, Belle McClelland, and S. T. Marshall. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. 7. D. DeVinney, Elmer Ewing and family, the Speedy, Wainwright, Gibson, Shields households, and Frances DeVinney. Leonard Dixon attended a cousin Mrs. John ounds funeral in Indiana. Paul Kennedy of Vandergrift visited with his brother’s family, while Mary DeVinney returned from Blairsville.
Indiana Democrats assure that the redistricting bill will not be forced on them as they back seeing a return to work. The debate centers on Gerry-mander concerns and the path forward for legislative action.
The Indiana Senate welcomed back fifteen Democratic Senators who fled to Ohio to avoid a quorum. Republicans reportedly promised support to defeat the Penrod Gerrymander bill, ending a two day strike that left the chamber idle. Minority leader Joseph Cravens returned amid threats of indictment and fines for quorum avoidance.
Denver born George Alexander Parks, a mining engineer with fifteen years in Alaska, is named Governor of Alaska by President Coolidge. Parks, 39, has spent extensive time mushing across the frozen North, led Harding’s Alaska party trip, and is unmarried. His mother recalls his Denver roots and North Side High School graduation.
New York market sees slight irregularity as reserve ban rediscount rate climbs to 3 1/4 percent. Leaders American Can Baldwin and General Electric dip 1 to 3/4 points, but buyers return in early trading, with gains in Atchison and several high priced rails. Motors like Maxwell and Willys Overland slip under 1 point, while Crucible Steel and U S Steel show resilience. Boston notes Sox spring train setup with Pine Noonan Pallerton among early contingent.
Former County Commissioner Johnson Moorhead of Cherryhill township spent the day with friends in town. Indiana shoppers included Mr. and Mrs. James Fryer of Clarksburg and W. M. Harbison, Young township tax collector, visiting Indiana for business. Others traveled or hosted guests from Punxsutawney Dixonville Rossiter and Pittsburgh with various social and community mentions.
The report describes Judge Berkey and allies using a counter-offensive to influence a House subcommittee inquiry. Testimony from petitioners wraps Monday. Berkey’s side to begin Tuesday. The House will determine if the case proceeds to the Senate, with both sides seeking an early resolution.
Fragmentary OCR listing scattered names and places such as Dilltown and Johnstown with dates and events. The readable fragments suggest a local notice or social items but lack coherent structure or complete facts.
Continued from page one, Prof Marks urged loyalty to self, team, college, and work, and to play hard yet fair in life. Douglass Malcolm spoke for the squad, noting gold footballs bought for coaches Spears and Clark had not arrived. Doc Spears and Edwin Clark thanked the players and hoped for unity next season.
Able goods were offered at right prices and heavy buying cleared shelves. Merchants are positioned to handle spring and summer goods, with arrivals of stock long awaited and preparations for spring openings to begin soon.
The plan sets a salary rise totaling 65 million dollars and outlines a mailing rate scale by zone from 2 to 9 cents per pound for advertising matter. It imposes a flat 11 cent rate for two ounces on third class matter with an eight ounce limit, with heavier mail moved to fourth class. Exceptions exist for book, catalogue, and seed mail offering a 1 cent per 2 ounces rate.
Hare Marchands visit to Johnstown over the weekend. Mrs W J Smitten of nearby town visited her sisters Muttle and Alice Smith. Blose and Tryin Behin on a business trip to Punxsuttawney. Roya Dern of Trdlann spent a day with Ida. Morrow well striells and gas depth at 3400 feet. Sidney Tafter visiting daughter Mrs Clarence Smith. Misses Sara and Walter Brown taught at Rossilar. Glen Rosborough from Watier mines spent a day with family. Stephan Frew spent Sunday with Mrs William Dara in Roch ester Mills. Travel to Payin Va on Monday due to sickness. State road through the place has issues. stray ears and ties to pull out.
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