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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1925
Page
3
The city park will open to the public on May 1. Outdoor devices will be installed next week and preparations for summer are underway. The park, one of the largest and prettiest in the country, offers an attractive place for warm days and evenings.
A morning fire at No 59 Fifth Street SE threatened the residence of William Jeffries. Fire crews responded and contained the flames before substantial damage. The house is owned by Mrs. Sadie Myers.
Word has been received in Linton that the body of Jean Martin, a well known Linton resident, was found floating in the river near Charleroi, Pennsylvania. Martin, who roomed at John Holt's on South Main Street, left Linton months ago and was a half-brother of Steve Parala, who also moved to Pennsylvania. No details are yet available on whether death was self inflicted or the result of foul play.
Wesley Padgett a former Burris chapel resident and son of pioneer Henry Padgett died at a son’s home in Chicago. His body came by St Paul train to his sister Mrs Mary Goodman’s home in Burris chapel. He was about 65 years old and had lived in Missouri for many years. Funeral services will be held Sunday at Burris chapel at 2 o clock with burial in Burris chapel cemetery.
In yesterday's play the American Association results show Indianapolis 5 defeating St. Paul 2, Louisville 8 over Minneapolis 0, Toledo 14 beating Kansas City 9, and Columbus 11 over Milwaukee 7. In the American League Cleveland 8 over St. Louis 4, Philadelphia 7 over Boston 4, Washington and New York had no game, and Chicago 4 defeated Detroit 3. In the National League Boston 8 over New York 1, Brooklyn 10 over Philadelphia 8, Chicago 7 over Pittsburgh 2, and Cincinnati 7 over St. Louis 6.
Indianapolis April 25 Harry Hartz dancing champion of auto racing has entered two cars for the 18th international 500 mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway May 30 Hartz will drive one car and a second mount is to be named later He has finished second in 1922 and 1923 behind Jimmy Murphy and Tommy Milton in earlier races and is noted for his meticulous habits and clean appearance at the garage
The Open Forum calls for careful study of downtown parking changes. It urges one side parking on Main and Vincennes streets, angling on the opposite side where suitable, and enforceable rules published by authorities. It also proposes police enforcement, curbside garage work restrictions, air station safety, and traffic signals to improve pedestrian openings and traffic flow.
A watch can serve as two compasses. Hold it flat in the hand with the hour hand toward the sun. The point halfway between the hour hand and 12 o’clock marks will indicate south in the northern hemisphere and north in the southern hemisphere.
A society forms to plant flower seeds along country roads. Members expect motorists to stop briefly to pick blooms for a wreath for each fallen pedestrian.
The mile length varies globally with the exception of America and Great Britain where it remains fixed. The article notes no two countries share an identical mile, highlighting regional differences in measurement systems and standardization across nations.
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