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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1925
Page
2
Reports on Amundsen's polar voyage and the Arctic frontier mood, alongside Yale University fundraising. Mentions mayoral land talks, property implications, and large gifts from donors to Yale and Pennsylvania toward endowments and campus development.
Fragmentary report describes the funeral train bearing former senator La Follette nearing Madison. Daughters and two sons accompany the deceased as mourners observe the procession with famous wreaths including a mammoth tribute from the presidents of Mexico. The body is to lie in state in the capitol rotunda before later transfers.
Charles P. Stewart outlines a radical shift as urban Chicago challenges rural dominance. The Illinois legislature faces lawsuits and possible Supreme Court action over reapportionment, with the prospect of federal review if a tax and representation dispute reaches court.
A H Shook Y M C A secretary will offer free weekly swimming lessons to Camp Rest-a-While members and families starting the first week in July. Interested individuals should leave names at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce rooms. Shook currently teaches a large class at the Y and all who join will be enrolled.
Joshua FE Russell former Federal Prohibition Director of Ohio and former Ohio Congressman was sentenced to two years in Atlanta Federal Penitentiary and fined 7500 dollars after conviction on two conspiracy counts. The case involved thousands of gallons of whiskey released from Hayner Distillery in Troy Ohio and routed to northern Ohio bootleggers. Warren E Barnett Columbus lawyer and politician received the same sentence. Merle B Copeland chief permit clerk drew two years and 2500 dollar fine.
In New York on June 20, Lena Tarter, 45, protected her three children Isadore Hyman and Tessie as a street car neared. She hurled a child to safety with each hand and pushed the third away before being struck. She died en route to hospital. two children escaped, Tessie suffered serious injuries.
The text extols great deeds of valor and sacrifices that founded the united country. It honors members of the organization and promises to carry their banner forward as civic pride and patriotism. The OK City Chamber of Commerce welcomes its president John Reid and notes excerpts from the convention.
A civic welcome extols the nation’s founding era and honors veterans from the Civil War. It praises Oil City Venango County as a modern, well kept metropolis with ample schools, a strong library, police and fire services, a National Guard armory, abundant water from deep wells, superior hospitals, and grand decorative displays that hosted large crowds without incident.
Evangelistic services continue at Elm street tabernacle in Homer City with Rev. C H Miller arriving Tuesday from Uniontown for a Pentecostal outpouring. A Zion Lutheran heritage reunion honors former members at 11 o clock tomorrow, Mrs Hay attending. Dr Baker’s sermon titled Dont Say No.
A dense listing of church services and events from multiple denominations including Christian, Methodist, Presbyterian, Catholic, Evangelical, Lutheran, and Bible study groups. Times range from morning prayers to evening worship with names of pastors such as Rev. Merrick Rev. Zahniser Rev. Hinitt Rev. Pinkerton Rev. Ling Rev. McNelis and Rev. Miller. Also notes Bible School, Sunday School, and special sermon topics like Christian Patriotism and Evolution.
Local column records a string of visits and travels across Indiana County. Residents and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pealer and families, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Smith, Miss Flo Mitchell, and others journey or return from Stone Creek Huntington, Dayton Ohio, Blairsville, Johnstown, Detroit, and nearby towns.
Fragmentary clipping notes the Mayflower heading toward a summer port with lines reaching to the outside world and telegraph links between executive offices and Washington. Mentions Mrs Frank W Steayng and a friend of President Coolidge in a brief, non-specific context.
Commander Donald B. MacMillan leads the ninth modern polar expedition from Wiscasset Maine as Bowdoin and Peary depart with three escort boats toward Sydney and Etzle Greenland. The plan includes air routes to the pole, a possible northern “lost continent,” and radio contact with Washington. A huge local crowd of 80 000 cheers the send off as the fleet moves toward Cape Sible and Axel Heiberg Island.
Mr McMillen of Shenandoah Flag and Decorating Co will visit town to take orders for residence flag outfits. The modular pole adapts for easy handling at home. outfit price is 6.85 dollars payable on delivery to Harber RH. Manners, flag committee chairman of Post No. 14 American Legion.
Average height of the big redwood sequoia is two hundred fifty five feet, with some specimens exceeding 820 feet. Trunk diameters near the ground can reach eighty five feet, based on measurements in the sample stands.
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