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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1925
Page
2
A fragmented discussion on relief and tax relief plans dominates a political debate. The piece references Mellon plan relief, tax reductions, and questions about government arms sales and international recognition. It notes Democratic factions and hints at evolving political economic wisdom amid broad global topics.
An Indiana Theatre remembrance describes a Minstrel show incident where a dancer, nicknamed Handsome Dan, invoked a snake act that startled staff and audience. The tale includes Radab using a large snake prop, a vivid hilltop setting, and bellhops rushing to manage the scene as performers completed their routine.
Livingston, an ex-convict, confronts Carey in a bank office with stolen money. Inspector Willi arrives at the stairs as Carey confesses his attempt to cover losses from Industrial Common. Livingston forces Carey to play his part while awaiting the inspector.
A violent incident is described where a Black man named Leigh from Springfield Ohio stood beneath a scaffold as carpenters worked. A blow to the head caused a serious fracture and alarm, with the scene noted amid construction.
New York May 16 Father Finn returns to the Church of St Paul the Apostle to lead the Paulist choristers renowned as America’s top boy choir. From Chicago to New York they have toured nationwide, with Paris 1912 acclaim and praise from Pope Pius X. He built the group twenty one years ago and now reinsures its revival with rigorous training and reverent orchestral vision.
Local rivals Jack Zivic and Cuddy De Marco issued bold boasts for the six round Milk and Ice Fund event at Forbes Field. Zivic promised a knockout and De Marco vowed to outbox his rival, each aiming to boost the Pittsburgh crowd in what organizers call the greatest natural boxing match in recent memory.
Wilber Wehrum and wife spent time at Clair Sivaud’s. Lew Learn and family from Indiana stayed with Ar ry Weaver. Mr and Mrs Steve Homes of Indiana visited Manuel McCullough. W N Sickenberger and wife visited John Siward on Sabbath. they had flu but recovered. P M Sickenberger and wife visited Digonville Thursday. Miss Ruby McCombs works for Paul Shanknest Commodore. Mrs Elmer McCullough and daughter visited Diamondville. Merry Kirkmen and son had supper with PM Sickenberger. W N Sickenberger and wife drove to Aneona. Mysne Goodlin and daughter, with mumps, now well. Ruth Boucher, from McCreary, spent Sunday at Cockport. Fenn Pable Service Corp ready to connect O’Neill’s house at Wane oat Be Geer oy Four tes.
Geneva May 18 INS Burton head of the American delegation warned the arms conference that a central office for statistics on arms commerce must be separate from the League of Nations to ensure American cooperation. A committee of eight including the United States and four major powers was appointed to study the issue. The Spanish delegate urged trust in the league while suggesting U S representation. London May 16 Mrs Dempsey condition described as grave after a blood vessel burst during a crossing. London May 16 Shaw announced to be jailed after contracting illness while in England.
In a smoky hall a tense standoff ends as Daly and two patrolmen intervene when a distraught widow fears a murder and a gunman in a transom room finally yields. An elderly man and a timid youth collide with fate as the room is searched and a life is claimed.
A staged dairy education play titled to arouse interest in better farming, ova and dairy practices. Bob Profit played by G C H Waphorst leads as dairyman advocate with Joe Gueas, Bill Know and Wm Henry Keene in a comedy that educates on lowering costs per gallon of milk. County agent J W Warner and Vocational Agricultural teacher Waghant cooperate. open to the public with no admission.
Charles Mooneed, formerly of Indiana now living in Philadelphia, spends a week in Indiana. Harry Repine returns from Harrisburg where he supported a sanitary soft drink bill. Loretta Plotzer heads to Johnstown for weekend visits. Jade Jean Barry, a New York missionary in Ching, visits the Miller home on Wayne Avenue. Mrs. Jom M. Daugherty and Mrs. Earnest Stewart return from Pittsburgh. Mrs. Adam Stahl and granddaughter Hazel travel through en route to Clymer. C. R. Griffith of Marion Center reports road construction progress. Florence and Edna Smith of Blairsville shop in Indiana. John Lockey of Creekside visits Indiana on business. Commissioner Lewis G. Chalk returns from Muskingum College with his son Glenn. Samuel Miller, Esq. of Blairsville transacts business at the courthouse. Wilbur Taylor returns home from Wisels Tippery and Leech in Pittsburgh. J. &. Boyer of Shelona shops in Indiana. Edward Widdowson returns home to Clymer from Indiana. Harry Bennett of M. Bennett and Sons Construction departs for Bedford with a train car carrying twenty-five prize horses and mules for local construction work. Miss Helen Campbell, Latrobe teacher, returns home for the weekend. Harry Hare comes back from Pittsburgh after eye treatment at West Penn Hospital.
Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania was awarded the Roosevelt Memorial Association gold medal for distinguished service to the American people. President Coolidge presented the honor at the White House, with Hagedorn and other notable attendees present backstage.
OCR fragment lists automotive and chemical firms and their inferred percentages, naming Worthy entities like Hayes Wheel Nickel Royal Dutch Standford Studebaker Westinghouse Willys Overland and Westinghouse Army, with scattered percentages and stock references across multiple companies and regions.
In New York May 16, industrial, utility, and specialty stocks edged higher in a forward price trend. Professionals led the rally with demand lifting United States Steel and American car shares to new highs, while railroad issues remained muted except Ann Arbor preferred amid takeover chatter. International Paper and Montana Power showed strong, active movement.
Center County faces a marriage controversy as Justice of the Peace actions are questioned. Senator Betts proposes retroactive validation while Governor Pinchot weighs in. Attorney General Woodruff doubts legality of Robinson’s two year tenure, sparking political contention. Street crime and executions in unrelated lines reflect a chaotic era in the period.
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