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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1925
Page
7
Stephen Tate 67, a well known coke worker, was found mutilated beside a coke car on railroad tracks near Graceton at 11 46. The cause remains unclear as no witness could explain how he came to be there. Tate left a widow and several children. Funeral arrangements pending.
Miss Pauline Lewis of Waynesburg married Dr Cortlandt Elkin of Pittsburgh at the Waynesburg Presbyterian Church in a gown of white beaded georgette. The wedding, officiated by Rev James Wilson, drew about 160 guests and featured numerous attendants led by Vera Elkin as maid of honor.
Yale captured first honors today in the annual regatta at New London Connecticut winning the freshman two mile race by five lengths ahead of Harvard.
A Monday transaction transferred the Steving Garage to A P Fleeger and J R Scott, forming Fleeger and Scott. The new firm will run the repair shop, sales agency, and service under the same auto business, offering expanded expertise and continued storage services.
Johnston Drake and Piper continue rapid work on the Home Plumville contract with about 9000 feet remaining from the Smeal place into Home and a 10 day window to finish to Home including 300 feet on Route 63. Other crews from Rossiter to the Jefferson county line pour concrete, Cherry Tree Construction on Route 63 bridges push to avoid delays, and R H Cunningham and Sons complete pouring at Barton with about a month of head walls and related work remaining. An 18 foot macadam road at the overhead railroad gap near Home made necessary by the crossing is to be maintained under the agreement with the State Highway Department and B A and P R. Johnston Drake and Piper have been contracted to carry this out.
Tri County Girl Y M C A plans a great camp at Camp Mahoning serving Jefferson Clearfield and Indian counties. Work focuses on improving water supply building a mess hall kitchen store and office area and adding a diving tower and possible springboard water feature for the morning dip. Activities promise a wonderful time with early events including a Spirit of the Wanda program by DuBois girls and an opening film.
Oslo and Kings Bay reports hail Roald Amundsen and his four man Arctic expedition crew on returning after 28 days missing near Spitzbergen. Government messages praise their journey and invite national unity as parliament applauds the achievement. Amundsen plans a second pole attempt despite limited visibility and data from near 160 miles to the pole.
Charles Muller, 26, of Montreal, who shot and killed Thomas Leeming, millionaire manufacturer and club man, pleaded guilty to second degree murder in New York on June 19 and received a sentence of 20 years to life in Sing Sing. Muller had been befriended by Leeming and later shot him after being denied funds.
Los Angeles June 19. Thomas Gilcrest 85 confessed to police that he beat his 19 year old stepdaughter Olive Morris with a hammer and then cut her throat. Mrs Morris died at hospital from a fractured skull and throat wounds.
Manila June 19 Lieut Ilayden P Roberts US Army Signal Corps announced he listened in on Denmark’s 40 meter broadcasting and established a two way contact with Bartholomew Molinari of San Francisco on the same wavelength.
The Second and Third Ward teams clash in their first game of the season on Normal Diamond. The game starts promptly at 7:45 PM. Players gathered slowly on Tuesday evening as officials prepared for kickoff.
A strong turnout for the Merchants Auxiliary of the Chamber of Commerce discussed several important matters and plans for Indiana and surrounding areas. A future update will announce their broader plans. John Work family reunion service to be held in Richmond, with friends invited to attend and spend the day.
A seven year old boy from Deckers Point wandered away Wednesday morning and remained missing for about 18 hours. He walked eight to ten miles, could not speak, and reappeared at Ben Walker’s near Tanoma before county crews found him near Indiana.
Members of Miss Florence Wallace's Sabbath School class at the Presbyterian Church spent an evening at Cliffside. About 30 attended for a pleasant, profitable gathering featuring swing, hosting, and a picnic dinner. A humorous mix up occurred when baskets from another party were unintentionally combined with their own dishes.
London June 19 Lieut Lincoln Ellsworth the Ohio aviator who aided Amundsen in the pole attempt rescued two expedition members from drowning while the plane was ice bound Commander Christian Prestrud naval attache says Ellsworth plans with Amundsen for a new expedition likely an airship to map the pole and perhaps anchor over it He praises the daring six men who freed the aircraft from packed ice noting fuel lasted shorter than expected due to the cold atmosphere and that the pair may yet reach the pole
Harrisburg June 19 The state board of pardons, meeting in executive session, granted ten paroles from thirty applications. Among those released were inmates serving second degree murder sentences in Westmoreland and Somerset counties. Rehearings were allowed for Ed Whalen of Fayette for selling Haquer without a license and Innocenza Martucci of Westmoreland for second degree murder. Rehearings refused for Lewis Stylick Westmoreland for rape Peter Keyrat of Fayette for larceny and Thomas Ely of Indiana for voluntary manslaughter.
Atlanta June 19 William Jennings Bryan met with aides who will assist him next month in prosecuting John T Scopes Dayton High School teacher indicted for teaching evolution The penalty for violating the Tennessee anti evolution law ranges from 100 to 500 dollars Bryan said the Scopes trial opens July 10.
In Shanghai on June 1 officials urged severing relations with Britain as protests rise. The Chinese chamber of commerce voted to reopen foreign settlement shops and banks by Saturday or Monday. The chief labor union said a general strike would continue, representing about 200000 workers.
Fred Zanney announces a birth as a boy arrives in the early morning and the Knoxvilly Colored Quartet performs on Tulr 17th at First U. Church. Taxpayers must pay Borough tax by Friday July 3 to receive a five percent discount per W. Py. Lowry, Collector.
The Fleming Clan met at the Fair Grounds on Thursday for the eighth annual reunion. About 175 attendees enjoyed a high noon dinner and social time. Guests from afar included Mrs. John McGlaoughlin and her three children from Taft California Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Fleming and daughter Margaret of Pittsburgh and W Wade Richer an official at the Western Penitentiary.
Chicago reporting on the Shepherd murder case where star witness Charles Farman faced crumbling cross examination as defense challenged testimony and admissibility of prior swindle allegations. The trial against William D. Shepherd for killing his foster son William Nelson McClintock continues amid clashes between State’s Attorney Grove and defense counsel Stewart over testimony and its admissibility.
A female attendee, dressed as a man, watched Willie Sams, a policeman killer, swing to death on the jail trap. Katherine De Naoulet, a theatrical performer, admitted she could not resist the morbid curiosity and was not detained after questioning. Sams said forgive them as the trap dropped.
Kenneth Clark reports on the passing of Robert Marion La Follette. The nation mourns as relatives, supporters, and officials recall his decades of public service and the impact of his leadership. A quiet Madison farewell follows a long life of political struggle and influence.
Leaders note a shift in industrial life as Citizens Bank of Indiana gains a stake in local business. Indiana Beef and Provision Co transfers to M Bennett & Sons with a small plant expansion and rapid growth noted before sale. Future operations await consolidation and reopening plans.
Mr and Mrs John Rezzollas return to Greensburg accompanied by their son John and daughter Misa lyn Rezolla who are students at Set Hill College. The readable fragment notes a family move and educations, with limited further detail.
Eskimo photography and arctic life topics highlight Commander Donald B. MacMillan’s ninth Arctic expedition from Wiscasset Maine. Thousands gather for farewell as searches begin for a rumored lost continent rich in forest and flowers.
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