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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1925
Page
2
A long list of urban projects and transit improvements is emphasized as the city weighs a coordinated plan to stimulate unity and public welfare. Officials stress careful consideration of mutual interests among utilities and residents while pursuing new subway and station renovations.
Earth shocks shook Los Angeles and Montana region with reports of a tunnel collapse near a tunnel line. A massive twenty foot high boulder blocked the tunnel and efforts were underway to clear it using steam shovels and blasting.
About 300 participants from Bethlehem company mines and mills competed in Harrisburg on invitation of the state department of labor and industry. Johnstown won first, Marion division Barrackville girls took top honors, Ellsworth division Cokeburg boys second, with Bethlehem and Harrisburg placing in the results. United States mine officials judged the contests as the first outside the bituminous mining district.
An alert described two violent earthquake tremors inland from the sea affecting multiple city sections. The first shock lasted about 10 to 15 seconds and rocked buildings without reports of property damage. A lesser second quake swayed structures as the inland movement toward the Solita went on.
Windber Chief McMullen arrives after a family dispute over money and housing ends with the death of Cobaugh and his wife. Cobaugh’s body bears a bullet wound near the ear while his wife has five bullets in the head and multiple bruises. A blood smeared poker and an empty gun are found at the scene, suggesting a violent confrontation amid accusations of an unequal settlement.
Longworth and Smoot debate July plan to cut surtaxes on large incomes. Green opposes, defending inheritance and gift taxes she helped write into federal law. President favors states rights, backed by Chamber of Commerce and tax groups. No clear push to abandon the taxes yet.
In Poland Springs Maine a group of governors gathered for the 17th annual conference of state executives. Attendees included Nellie Ross of Wyoming and Al Smith of New York with Florida governor John W Martin presenting a 1000 gift to Maine’s publicity fund. The keynote theme is state thrift focusing on tax and budget reforms and limiting federal encroachment on state powers. Attendees claim a return to Jeffersonian states rights principles.
In Canton news, themes shift from stage arts to tense foreign affairs as Wright and Dale offer a varied vaudeville program with Apache numbers novelty dances and illusions by Liya Nevada. The act includes a magnetic duo Warman and Mack and Algo Rdio Robot while Hopeful Canton reports a dangerous flare as foreign consuls urge evacuation amid clashes.
In Plymouth Vermont Colonel John C Coolidge battles a grave illness after an emergency operation. Doctors say the crisis remains serious though a fighting chance exists. President Calvin Coolidge and family await further word as a large medical team tends him at the family home.
The Indiana area noted a wide array of visitors and locals at the weekend. Names include Mrs Tomas Hughes and RHI, J.T. Jainlaoch of Elderton, Alfred Henry of Livermore, and Mary land travel by Mr. and Mrs. John L Johnston. Local business figures and university students also appear among those visiting or returning home.
New York June 20. The stock market opened dull and heavy with few gains. United States Rubber led a late move in rubber shares, trading above 22 1 2 after lows this week. American Sawn Test shed about 70 points from Saturday peaks amid mixed action on other big names.
Washington reports the Postoffice Department instructs all postmasters to clean up their offices and lobby areas. The guidance stresses public perception, noting the post office should appear as tidy and professional as a bank lobby. John H Bartlett emphasized the personal touch in maintaining the office.
June 29 news from Worcester Massachusetts reports five passengers perished when the Wheeler Rex was wrecked in heavy seas en route to New York. Nine passengers survived, all from Gloucester, including Thomas Rey and Charles Goma. Names and details are incomplete due to damaged text.
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