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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1910
Page
3
A fragmentary poem in Bucorss Magazine describes planting life as a garden. A young narrator recalls sowing choices and barren outcomes, then discovers a single thriving slip that grows into radiant blossom and fruit, with sacred light and perfume spaces surrounding it.
In a 19th century English cottage scene, Montagu Lacy courts Leslie Brown while Malvina Henderson schemes to split them. A forged love letter stirs jealousy, but the ruse backfires when letters reveal the mix up. In the end the lovers reunite as Malvina’s plot collapses.
A fragmentary verse narrative follows Pat as he contemplates a pricey art puzzle venture. Perplexity grows into panic with heavy drinking, failing outcomes, and a fatal fall. A priest pronounces praise of a policeman while the paper prints related paragraphs.
The London Spectator ridicules the idea that chin size reflects character. It notes the minority with square chins claim receding-chin people lack will, but argues judging by chin or skull bumps is equally foolish, citing General Walter and Mr. Pitt as examples.
A coroner's jury holds Latrobe-Connellsville Coal Co official Frank Crowe over the Bradenville murder of Mike Chekan amid a riot between state police and strikers. A Jamison Coal case injunction hearing fills the day as miners allege car blocks on a road. Educational commission adjourns after reviewing a simpler school code aimed at better facilities for Pennsylvania children, meeting again in the fall.
State railroad commission figures show steam and trolley roads in Pennsylvania killed 101 persons in April. Of these 38 were trespassers, 30 employees, and six passengers. Steam roads killed 77 and injured 698. trolley roads killed 24 and injured 353.
A Pittsburg Express struck a carriage nine miles east of Lancaster at Irishtown crossing. Mrs. Phares Buckwalter and her daughter Lila were killed, Mrs. Elizabeth Seaman fatally injured. The party was en route from Gordonville to visit Elmer D. Leaman at Banks.
Harrisburg reports a shake up in the Governor's Troop with CHANGES IN MILITIA. New Captain George C. Jack fills the post after Major Ott moves to command a squadron. B A Nicodemus becomes first lieutenant, Meek becomes squadron adjutant, and Sgt G W Robbins ascends to second lieutenant. Major Ott names Lt Edgar Hummel squadron quartermaster.
Harrisburg Governor Stuart announced the appointment of Colonel M. A. Gherst of Reading to the soldiers' orphans' school commission replacing the late General J. P. S. Gobin. Loyal L. Liken of Lock Haven was named coroner for Clinton county to replace Ylee H. A. Laye who resigned. The governor also accepted the resignation of W. N. Ashman a judge of the orphans' court of Philadelphia county.
Large crowd attends Memorial Day exercises at Gettysburg battlefield National Cemetery. Rev J B Baker opens with prayer and Judge S McC Swope reads Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Congressman Fassett of Wimi Ta N was the day’s orator. Conductor Kessler resigns after 25 years on the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad. Fireless cooker explodes injuring Mrs Morgan at Altoona.
Ebensburg George Cogan is dead and five people are injured after a car ran into a telegraph pole on a country road about a mile from the town. The vehicle overturned and occupants were thrown onto the roadway.
Washington Pennsylvania report says George White, a rural mail carrier and farmer near Rea, receives word from a western lawyer that Patrick Sullivan, now deceased, left him part of a fortune. White recalls aiding Sullivan years ago with meals and lodging, and plans to quit his mail route to invest in thoroughbred stock and scientific farming.
Hearings before Justice James Piper in Rochester Aliquippa Monaca New Brighton and Beaver Falls addressed 12 restaurant keepers charged by Pure Food Agent D B Miller of Pittsburg with oleomargarine violations. Defendants held for court in 300 dollars each for serving oleomargarine and failing to post notices.
About 1,500 workers at Valley Mold and Iron Company and related Sharpsville furnaces received a voluntary wage hike. The raise covers Shenango, Claire, and Sharpsville Furnace companies, boosting base pay from 1.60 to 1.70 dollars with adjustments for other roles.
John D. Zwickert of St Marys Catholic Church Altoona sought to void a deed alleged to transfer his property to Max Alan. Blair County records showed the deed. the court granted an injunction to nullify the deed.
A Lehigh Valley passenger train wrecked at Etull, 24 miles from here, on the Bowing Creek branch. One car with passengers plunged down a bank as another car struck it. Two killed and 24 injured, with one of the injured in serious condition and possibly dying.
State treasury records for May show receipts of 1,529,968.04 and expenditures of 985,027.25. General fund balance stands at 7,727,215.09 while sinking fund holds 2,456,225.12.
In United States district Court a verdict of guilty was returned against Charles Mullin for misapplying funds of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Mt Pleasant. E H Steinman was found guilty of aiding Mullin.
The inter denominational temperance committee of Huntingdon forced the revocation of the Standing Stone Hotel license after a prolonged campaign against the Heensea hotels.
Mrs. W B Conway of Punxsutawney Pennsylvania recounts severe backache swelling and nervous heart palpitations before using Doans Kidney Pills. She reports relief and a renovated system after short use and urges others to remember the brand. Sold by dealers at 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The queen of Italy is praised as one of Europe’s finest marksmen. Once a keen hunter in girlhood, she now avoids killing but continues shooting at clay pigeons or similar targets, a preference noted by the Indianapolis News.
President David Starr Jordan praised financiers Harriman Newcomb and Rockefeller, saying wealth should serve humanity. He cited Harriman’s absence from national wealth, Newcomb’s lasting influence, and Rockefeller’s money funding the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research as wise uses.
The Philadelphia Record praises the commission form of city government as a means to boost economy and enact reforms. It credits David T. Watson of Pittsburg as a leading Pennsylvania lawyer and Democrat, endorsing fewer elective officers and a short ballot to restore popular rule and curb the boss system.
A sceptic tests graphology by submitting Vadher’s handwriting to two professors. One calls the writer good and lovable despite being a notorious criminal. A psychologist then assesses Ros tand’s writing and, after learning the birth date August 1 1868, prophesies a 1910 guillotine and a sensational outcome eclipsing Chantecler.
F W M reports on Sauer Kraut as a tasty late fall staple with fresh pork. Experts say a weekly kraut meal with bread can boost liver health, and proper fermentation storage, cabbage quality, and oven cooking are advised. The note cites local drought hurting cabbage crops this season.
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