26 May 1925
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1925
Page
1
Massachusetts Senator Butler, a Republican, cautions that overconfidence could cost the party in next year's elections. He urges vigilance, preparedness, and forethought as essential to national and political strength amid rising crime and public concern.
The text argues Mussolini claims Italy will settle war debts without moratorium, noting Italy’s wartime sacrifices and economic strain. It suggests the United States could offer favorable terms but underscores Mussolini’s determination to honor every penny, while asking if Uncle Sam awaits the first penny.
Timekeeper F W Hornberger says 2 h 43 m 20 s elapsed to cover 120 nautical miles. Charles Chapman of the American Power Boat Association notes 2 h 58 m 18 s on Gar IV. Garwood changes boats. Century carrying Mrs Gar Wood arrives in New York at 10 28 a m, 12 minutes ahead. Trotsky to join Soviet Supreme Economic Council as head of electrical industry per Moscow dispatch.
The debate centers on who can control school curricula as the Scopes case moves forward. Proponents argue state authority over taught content, while defenders contend no body may hinder the pursuit of knowledge. Professor Scopes accepts indictment, saying the question must be decided now. He believes studying evolution reveals God’s glory.
George Rigg dies suddenly leaving wife Grace M M Braund and children Robert I Guy Fl Agnes N Earle Martz Margaret Nero and Lenhin among survivors. Funeral private Wednesday at two oclock. Also notice John O Baglin 69 longtime Pittsburgh Gazette Times financial editor dies in California after 60 years in journalism.
Madrid May 26 General Primo De Rivera speaking as military dictator suggested constitutional guarantees could soon be established. The address appeared to foreshadow Spain’s return to constitutional government and the end of military rule.
An attack on three miners driving home from work near Lucerne resulted in a bullet passing through their car. No one was hit. Deputy sheriff Eugene Wilson said order from a court injunction was being obeyed as over four hundred miners entered the mine at an early hour.
Holy Cross baseball captain and star pitcher Owen Carrell is described as one of the greats. In his fourth and final year, his sensational work has drawn interest from several major league clubs who may see him in a big league uniform next season.
Washington report from May 26 notes the chemical industry shows rapid development as foreign supply cuts during the war boost domestic production. Commerce figures indicate first quarter 1925 chemical exports reached 36.034 million dollars, with increases across naval stores, paints and varnishes, explosives, and toilet preparations, including toothpaste and cosmetics leading foreign markets.
A string of brief local updates from Indiana and surrounding towns includes visitors and departures such as Mrs Pauline Craig and sons from Gradaburg, John Fisher heading to New York City, Miss Gorteva Mottern returning from Rochester Mills, and G S Tyger visiting the courthouse. Other items mention people like H B Hines and J G Marrett in town, D S Kinter in Indiana, and several residents planning trips or hosting guests. A Paris dispatch notes the sinking of the Spanish balloon Jupiter with all hands feared drowned, adding a touch of distant news to the page.
An OCR damaged text fragment lists numerous companies and tickers such as General Motors, Studebaker, Willys Overland, Royal Dutch, and Standard Oil alongside percentages and locations. It resembles a historical stock or industrial index column with scattered place names and corporate references.
New York May 26 Irregular midday trading persisted as profit taking from Monday kept pressure on many issues. Strong closes in Hudson Motors Paige Detroit Industrial Alcohol and several department stores lent support, while American Can resisted selling. Oil shares and rail stocks showed mixed results with readings from April earnings easing some fears.
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