24 Jun 1925
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1925
Page
1
A garbled historical fragment references the administration and psychology, noting improper application and debt-related results. It mentions impatience with outcomes, a delay in recognizing blame, and rumors about a secret break and gossip.
The groom Mr Fisher a young barrister of India and a member of the Cosmopolitan Club and Javednts Club married at Miller College. The couple will receive sincere wishes from many personal friends and associates.
McCarl faces a plan backed by President Coolidge and Secretary Mellon to reorganize the prohibition unit with 22 administrators in the U S and salaries totaling about 276000 annually for state directors and divisional chiefs. The reform aims to shift cases toward prepared prosecutions with attorneys on each staff to assure conviction and reduce court congestion. It targets districts with weak local enforcement including parts of New York New Jersey Maryland and eastern Pennsylvania to improve dry law enforcement.
In Peetsburgh on June 24 1929 George Baker used an unloaded revolver to entertain his son triggering a shot that killed his wife Alice Baker aged 29 during a tenth birthday party for their son George Jo at home.
In a Chicago court Mrs Julie Shepherd wife of the defendant remains absent during the state closing as the defense prepares to finish. Prosecutor Crope to sum and Gorman labels the case as a new kind of murder while Mrs Shepherd shows glimpses of emotion when Gorman recalls the family love for Billy McClintock.
The toy gun produced insufficient noise for the boy prompting his father to give him a 32 caliber revolver. He demonstrated it when Mrs. Baker was wounded. the bullet struck her chest and lodged in her spinal cord. A corner investigation is underway.
North Sydney reports MacMillan expedition faces naval radio clash as Byrd commands limited equipment. Navy orders Byrd to install naval radios or return to Washington. Wilbur objects to low wavelength sets for security and navigation. The Peary and Bowdoin reach Sydney harbor for coal after Maine departure.
President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge arrived at Red Gables Swampscott for summer. They were greeted by local officials and residents while a Marine guard watched. The couple inspected White Court at Stearns home and enjoyed a seaside day. Laura Harlan to leave as social secretary. Mary Randolph remains as personal secretary.
In Altoona Pennsylvania a collision between two automobiles at nine street left 68 year old passenger Adttle dead. Police report murky details but identify the victim and note the fatal outcome from the crash.
Harrisburg June 24 The Public Service Commission issued an executive ruling allowing the State Highway Department to share with railroads the cost of installing warning devices at crossings on railroad and primary systems. Railroads and the department are invited to cooperate to standardize protection with wigwag or horizontal flashing signals at 600 feet, operated by train approach. Yellow lights may be used where sight lines are poor. Installations are not mandatory but encouraged to promote uniform safety.
British and French marines fired on Chinese rioters as tensions flare in Canton Shameen. Refugees from Canton report hundreds killed or wounded in clashes between foreign guards and Chinese, with American crews aiding evacuation from the danger zone.
Philadelphia Athletics gain national notice after a string of late rallies in June. Despite injuries and skepticism, Connie Mack’s club projects a durable momentum, matching past dramatic turnarounds and aiming to sustain pace through the campaign.
A roundup of residents and visitors with Indiana ties, listing J. L. North of Glen Campbell, Harry Decker of Arcadia, R. Moffitt District Engineer, Don Hill of Clymer, Dr E F Shaukis and companions, Elizabeth Able Green township, J M Frya Homer City, Mr and Mrs G F Wallace Clearfield, Bert Baughman Punxsutawney, Frank Clawson Torrence, and others visiting or transacting business in Indiana yesterday.
Fred Hare, returning from Youngstown and Cleveland, found his traveling bag missing upon arriving at Union Station Pittsburgh. A porter had left the bag outside the car. he later discovered in Indiana a women’s manicure set, makeup, garments, and a pint of hooch inside. He seeks the owner of the bag for a purpose exchange.
In Bancport Maine on June 24 Vice President Dawes travels from Manchester New Hampshire where he pressed his case against Senate rule changes. The president and Mrs were arriving at Swampscott Bar as Dawes visited the bailiwick of Senator George H Moses, a leading opponent of Senate reform in a tense political climate.
Ruffner, weighing 180 pounds, defeated a 220 pound opponent in ten minutes proving a fierce foe. The event forged a lasting friendship with General White. Initiated June 14 1867 at Cherry Tree Odd Fellows he wears a 50 year service jewel. A G A R veteran of the 206th Regiment, Ruffner remains active Christian man with sharp faculties and good health as well wishers note many more happy returns.
Pittsburgh reporters investigated the death of Chan Get King a 28 year old Chinese man found shot in a railroad tunnel. A Spanish revolver linked to him was found nearby and authorities considered self-inflicted harm though some doubt remained due to a money presence.
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