04 Sep 1925
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1925
Page
1
An obituary fragment notes the death of Wagle aged 75 in Indiana after a medical complication. The record mentions his residence in J érly and references a scheduled service at Blairs ing, with times around 7:30 to 8:40. The phrasing is fragmented and unclear.
Survivors and officials offered early theories on the Shenandoah wreck near Lakehurst. Aviation chief rigger John H Collier suggested a warm current caused helium expansion and girders to fail while Lieut Hendley cited unforeseen circumstances and a cross gale. Crew recounted a violent sequence of dives, decompression, and inflating bag ruptures before the airship disintegrated. Inquiry leader Commander Klein arrived at Cleveland to open the naval board of inquiry, recover logbooks, and deter looting. Mrs Lansdowne announced her husband's Arlington burial, and U S guards protected the wreckage at Lakehurst.
Mrs. Lansdowne accuses no one but notes Captain Lansdowne tried to delay the flight of the Shenandoah. She recalls his understanding of the Ohio valley season and cites strong cables in the forward central car, arguing the collapse was not easily explained.
United States surveys the Shenandoah wreckage and Ohio disaster survivors to identify defects, guiding future lighter-than-air craft. Secretary Wilbur says the Shenandoah loss proves weathered flight risks persist and US air attack threat is limited. He halts the PR-1 Hawaii flight and notes helium shortages curtail Los Angeles use, leaving no rigid dirigible for military duties beyond peace and experiments.
The W. E. Hoffman Company held a company picnic at Joey Side Park in Altoons. The readable copy notes a casual gathering with employees enjoying the day, highlighting community spirit and company camaraderie.
The Vanderbilt scion died of a sudden heart attack after his second marriage. His first wife, Kath leen Neilson, had divorced and remarried to become Mrs Syd ney Jones Colford Jr. His death shocked the summer colony where she was a prominent member.
A fire at the Pittsburgh building left several people injured including Patrick Stokes with facial cuts, Milas Larkin with face and body lacerations, Himer Stinson with bruises and lacerations, A Buckwell with a cut hand, and James F. Rice with arm cuts. An investigation was under way this morning to determine the cause.
Rev and Mrs Mike Kresko and child and Mrs Odor of Clymer were injured when their car overturned near a Crooked Creek bridge after a tire blew out. They were treated at Dixonville Hospital. the Krisko family left after treatment, while Mrs Odor remained hospitalized with a back injury.
Harvey C. Hess of Rochester Mills died at his home at 12:80 am Thursday of apoplexy at age 58. Born on the Hess homestead, he married Etta Craft 28 years ago and moved to Punxsitawney to run a meat business with brother Mel. He later built a cow business in Rochester Mills and was survived by his widow, a son and several daughters, plus brothers and sisters including Mel Hess, Mrs. D. M. Brady, Mary Pollock, Grant Hess, and others.
Jonnatet Drake and Piper Avenue workers struggle to finish Levine concrete project on Clarke Ville’s Lenateth half as drought drains the dammed creek used for concrete mix. The 18 foot roadway must widen to 80 feet with side slits, but limited overnight water halts progress and stalls curb installation while alleys remain blocked.
Merchants' Auxiliary of the Chamber of Commerce decides to close stores Thursday afternoon during fair week a longtime custom. Arrangements allow packages to be left and checked at the Rest Room, with a woman in charge all day until 6:00 p.m. for morning purchases not taken to the fair.
Ten car owners have been warned by Chief of Police George O Connell for parking on the wrong side of the street near the new High School. Parking zones in business and school areas require compliance. Speeding in the school zone will lead to arrest and fines.
Mrs. George Harklerod of Steelton and others visited Indiana today to attend the illness of their father G. W. Fields and to see relatives. Numerous Indiana residents attended golf events at Oakmont and visits in Punxsutawney. Local merchants and officials from Rayne and Marion townships were noted for daily business and social calls in Indiana.
A dense OCR fragment lists various stocks, oil brands, and percentages alongside names, towns, and visiting notes. It records industry items and local social calls from Indiana, Pennsylvania, including visits to doctors, schools, and hotels, with multiple named residents and neighbors noted.
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