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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1925
Page
2
Debate rages as House committees and Senate factions move to repeal or modify inheritance taxes and state government powers. Advocates warn against radical shifts raising wages losses and disrupting industry while critics push for limited government intervention.
The Womans Christian Temperance Union held a large convention with 653 voting delegates and many visitors. Mem ber donations created memorial and life members, including Gov Pinchot and family. Officers were elected: Ella M. George president, Maude Seymour VP, Mayme Wetzell secretary, Rachel Robinson recording secretary, Ella B. Black treasurer. The event featured department demonstrations, luncheons, and a reception at the Governor’s mansion followed by the film Abraham Lincoln.
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Weamer is noted with ten children surviving Margaret Jane Shields Millen Bowers Smiley Weamer Good and others. Mrs Sara Elizabeth Fleming, 81, a longtime resident of Shelecta and Indiana, died at her sister Jane St Clair's home after complications of disease born August 8 1844. Funeral services were held at the St Clair home with Rev Offutt and Rev Hinitt. interment in Oakland Cemetery.
French negotiations over a large loan faltered as investors resisted the terms and the loan closing date was extended with little progress. Caillaux claimed Swiss banks would fund France’s rehabilitation, a claim the American debt commission dismissed as camouflage. Swiss bankers’ timing remains awaited as the U.S. market stays closed.
Memorials were paid to two long serving Directors at the Washington Convention. Dr Hugh T Kerr delivered a sermon on Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness. The Business Men’s Lunch at the Lawrence Hotel drew about 300 attendees. Four concurrent conferences continued in the afternoon with divisions for Children Young People Adults and School Administration. Erie is expected to reach about 2000 delegates and a fuller report will appear next week.
Governor Pinchot announced the dismissal after a board of boiler examiners found negligence in maintaining the state boiler. Emerick was named chiefly responsible for the accident due to scale buildup in the boiler tubes. The boiler inspection section was faulted for failing to enforce the law.
Washington October 14 officials foresee a bill to exempt from domestic taxes income earned by Americans expanding commerce abroad. Backers include Secretary Melon and Secretary Hoover with other administration officials supporting the measure. Officials estimate large capital flows this year aim to foster U.S. investment overseas.
Berkeley reports from University of California physicists and Dr Miles describe experiments and observations on the brain and body. They argue the brain does not fatigue from effort alone but needs physical rest and stimulation to sustain work, noting a test with a boy who endured 12 hours of nonstop multiplication tasks without nourishment.
London reports Britain will evacuate Cologne once Germany shows it has complied with Versailles disarmament terms. A League of Nations entry or Rhineland security pact signature would count as proof. Foreign office expects Locarno talks to yield a security pact this week.
The House of Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church in New Orleans will elect a six year presiding bishop, first primate chosen by the church, with ratification by the House of Deputies. Nominated are Brent, Gailar, Murray, Parsons, Brown, Mann, Perry, and Latimer. Delegates feared potential deadlock between Gailor and Brent.
The Joseph Seep Agency announced 15 cent reductions in four grades of Pennsylvania crude oil in pipelines. New prices set are: Quabel 1.95, Somerset Medium 2.05, Somerset Light 2.20, Ragland 1.00. In Russia, exhibits in the Imperial Palace display Prince Alexis toys and American gifts, highlighting royal relics for Soviet visitors.
The durability of railroad spikes depends on track type and loads hauled. Heavy spikes may last about fifteen years while spikes from twenty one to twenty five years. For general repairs roughly twenty six spikes are used per hinge.
The readable fragments hint at a discussion of happiness, time, and a treaty. Key terms appear as mentions of time, happiness, dream, and a treaty, though the full meaning remains unclear.
A string of residents from Buffington, Brushvalley, Rayne, Homer City, Green, Cherry Tree, East Wheatfield, Armstrong, Center, and Washington townships visited Indiana or transacted business there on Tuesday. Notables include L. WV Stahl, Earl Martin, Zenoe Hiner, J. W. Henderson, H. D. Tomb, Senator Lee North, Fred Balfour, Jay Switzer, Clark and Smith, E. Napp, Prof. Claud H. Petted, B. Conner, A. G. McCoy, Mrs. John Washington, Mrs. G. B. Mack, W. H. Clark, John Reger, Mrs. Mary Long, Harry Danmire, C. C. Dinsmore, Irwin Glasser, and William Lyons. Several attended games in Pittsburgh and others shopped or called on Indiana friends.
Officers hunted for two girls after an alleged abduction scare, and the situation was resolved when Helen and Mildred’s sister and brother in law arrived to take the girls home from Pittsburgh. The girls had briefly entered the Moore Hotel in Indiana to drink water and toast, then disappeared after a stair climb. Police and fire crews conducted a search but found no further signs.
A E Masten and Company report from the Vandergrift Building in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania detailing a business or trade item with location and firm attribution.
Washington Oct 14 The Department of Agriculture predicts a continuing strong market for feeder cattle due to better western cattle belt conditions and improved southwest feed. Stocker and feeder shipments from 12 leading markets totaled 393000 this year’s first three quarters, far below 986000 last year and 1869000 two years ago, despite high fat cattle prices and larger corn crops. Shortages of pasture across major feeding states likely explain the drop.
Beginning this week Thursday evening October 16 services will be held at 7:30 in Westeyan Methodist Church at 12th and Church streets. Evangelist Wade Patrick of Alliance Ohio will speak with a simple gospel message. Patrick, a former Barnards resident, is described as a blunt, honest man whose life transformation underscores his sermons. An evangelistic singer Rev George Heslop of Wallace and Rev Joseph Markey of Penn Run will assist. Attendance is invited for the series and the public is urged to join.
We thank those who offered their kindness during our sorrow. We appreciate the flowers and the service of car and staff. From the Booth family and Mr. Dict nd.
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