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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1925
Page
1
The article discusses electric company applications, water power projects, and railroad influence on commerce. It notes tensions between Maryland and neighboring states, mentions advisory bodies and the evolving role of energy and transportation in shaping regional development.
An unclear excerpt contemplates human existence within a century of progress, contrasting modern dreaming with primitive epochs. It references being and mortality, implying a distant figure of a Mite or angelic benchmark and the constraints of mortal life.
Mra J T Stewart elected general supervisor of all schools in Bon Ton's religious program. She will oversee general work while individual schools craft plans per constitution and by laws. Enthusiasm runs high as progress and reports are awaited.
A new Bon-Ton store in Greensburg opened last night with an automatic sprinkler system, quick cash service, continuous elevator, and daylight-like lighting. Attendees included Judge J. N. Langham and Dr H. Buterbaugh among Indiana and Greensburg friends and Bon-Ton employees. A stag banquet at the Penn Albert Hotel featured toastmaster George Snyder of Pittsburgh and praise for Mr. Rose’s business energy and honesty. Albert Simpson of Indiana Lumber and Supply Co. was commended for manufacturing store fixtures.
The special train with President and Mrs. Coolidge returning from Omaha reached Washington shortly after 10 AM, about two hours late after a freight wreck in West Virginia forced a detour. Indiana County's Only Daily.
In Pittsburgh on October 8, ten men were arrested near Forbes Field for alleged ticket scalping as the Pirates opened their series. The hearing will assess whether the suspects were the original purchasers, while Pirates secretary Sam Dreyfuss may testify. Public interest focused on preventing price gouging, as locals rejected exorbitant resale costs.
On May 19 1919 40 000 hometown fans saw Joe Harris pilot the Pirates to a decisive blow in the world series He hails from Coulters Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh born near Beaumont and Verdun his round face bears a lifelong scar The Pirates began strong with Carey being hit then advancing on a hit and run Traynor followed with a second inning single and steal.
The famed pitcher Christy Mathewson died at 11 o'clock from tuberculosis after a protracted battle and relapse. Once president and part owner of the Boston Braves, he had been confined to bed for months, with Mrs. Mathewson at his side. The 45 year old legend, famed for the fadeaway and world series feats, faced a swift decline following a spring training illness and gas exposure in service.
After college he joined the Taunton club of the New England League but lacked control as a pitcher. He trained for hours daily, throwing at a board fence until reliable at sixty feet. His rise included Norfolk, the Giants, and a path through minors to major league stardom, managing, and club presidency, earning the title of the best loved man in baseball.
A dynamite bomb was discovered hidden in a bucket near the home of Mr. Hetrick after threats and unrest over his anti booze campaign. Police removed the caps and called in others to secure the device, as the preacher had just moved in after preaching his first sermon. He vowed to continue his crusade against bootleggers and their protectors.
Major Reed Landis backs a centralized national defense under one cabinet officer with equal air sea and land divisions. Legion candidates vie for national commander including Howard P. Savage and Col Wild Bill Donovan is floated as a possible choice. In Omaha the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben parade attracts a record crowd of over 160000 showcasing the history of the American era.
Westboro police fear the murder of George Ross, master of the Lyme School for Boys, after investigators found an iron pipe with blood stains and chairs near his garage. Ross had received a death threat reading we will get you and get you good and right if it takes 100 years, which Rosa dismissed as a joke.
Harrisburg reports the 1923 24 Pennsylvania public school year cost 109,796,870 to operate statewide with 66,838,307 for new building and debt reduction. Public school property valued at 651,188,244 and assessed wealth taxes totaling 8,035,621,577. Enrollment hit 1,803,163 with 61,703 teachers.
Numerous residents from Washington, Pine, Center, and surrounding townships visited Indiana today for business and social calls. Names include Merle McMillan, James Byers, H L Weaver, Merla Spence, John Bark, Robert St Clair, Ward Zigler, and others. Several dealt with court house matters and hunting licenses. William Robinsteen returned from Pittsburgh after the funeral of his brother in law Judge John C Heymaker. Dr Clark Dickey heads to Chautauqua Lake for a few days fishing.
The new United Presbyterian church building will be ready by late 1926, with oak wall woodwork above a basement and yellow pine or cypress framing. It will be steam heated, include a large business office, a subdivided Sunday school, choir area, ministry study, and a full basement with kitchen and gluing hall. The project marks the centennial of the original First United Presbyterian house of worship, replaced after 73 years of use by the current church.
Fragmentary note warns that continued strike action at Punxsutawney could end the Silk Mill. It says workers’ persistence may force closure and harm foremen and immigrant workers, with unclear dates. The unreliable text references a March 28 deadline and potential layoffs.
A E Masten and Company report from the Vandergrift Building in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. The excerpt notes a field office location and business address for the agency handling the document.
New York at noon showed firm, active trading with copper and specialty stocks leading gains. Keneco rose on dividend hopes, while Smelters influenced moves in the sector. Motor stocks, led by Chrysler, strengthened, oil traded irregularly, and cotton crop estimates increased by 800000 bales, affecting outside markets as foreign exchanges stayed steady.
The Washington street home welcomed the marriage of their daughter Charlotte to Leonard Edwards of Center township. The ceremony occurred Tuesday evening, conducted by Rev. Walter T. Merrick of the Christian Church. Charlotte is a Troutman Company clerk and church pianist.
All members of Mothers of Democracy are asked to meet at the Court House tomorrow afternoon at 8 o'clock. They will be transported in automobiles to the Willard Home for the monthly meeting. A covered dish supper will follow. Members of the Grand Army of the Republic and wives are invited as guests at the supper hour.
Radio users faced a day of outages as X rays violet rays and sparks from brushes disrupted communication. Despite the chaos many relied on radios for essential medical purposes and remained patient, noting the machines were largely used for hospital needs.
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