Battle over Pennsylvania party control and rail policy
The piece attacks the Republican organization in Pennsylvania for nominating John Shentz for State Treasurer, accusing it of limiting reform and protecting graft. It argues Democrats should back William H. Berry, opposes Knox, Taft, and Roosevelt positions, and condemns the Pennsylvania Railroad for suburban fare cuts and stockholder harm while defending anti graft reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Republican Organization of
Pennsylvania
John ©. Shentz
Philadelphia
Penrose Gang
Nonce
Sheatz
Capitol
Berry
Allegheny
Commonwealth
Ross Penrose
Allegheny County
William H. Berry
Pittsburg
Republican State Convention
Knox
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Standard Oil Company
Philadelphia Company
Little Corporation
Roosevelt
William H. Taft
Ohio
Taft
Lafollete
Lafollette
Fairbanks
Pennsylvania Railroad Management
Origan
Pasgepgey
Pennsylvania Railroad
Indiana County
Indiana society hosts Women’s Aid gathering in June event
The Children’s Aid Society of Western Pennsylvania delegates met in Indiana on June 6 for a lengthy session. Mrs Sue B Willard presented the Girls Industrial School report, with Miss Jane Willard addressing members before officers were elected. A reception, town tour, and closing address by Rev George S Holmes followed, praising the school’s work and recognizing town support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Aid Society
Pennsylvania
Sue B. Willard
Girls Industrial School
Jane
Williard
Mattie Sowers
Ridgway
J. H. McLean
Allegheny
Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Pittsburg
Industrial School
Augusta Wallace
J. M. Welsh
I. W H. Knox
George S. Holmes
M. E. Church
Society
Indiana
Day
Clymer Manufacturing Plans Expansion and Alley Vacate
The Clymer Manufacturing Co. seeks to unite two parcels by vacating Nixon alley between Philadelphia and Water streets and laying tracks to create a continuous site. The plan includes brick additions fronting Water street and new buildings with modern features, raising capital from 60000 to 100000 with one firm agreeing to supply the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer Manufacturing Co
Nixon Alley
Philadelphia
Water Streets
White
Water Street
Jamison Hall Hosts Big Meeting for Fourth of July
The P O A and local citizens met at Jamison Hall to appoint a committee for a high Fourth of July celebration. They promise an event that will surpass all previous gatherings. Watch the advertisement in next week’s paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelling
Homer Gity
Jamison Hall
Courts hear multiple cases in Criminal Court session
In Josephine and Blacklick jurisdictions defendants including Hugh Beyers Dorsey Moore and Arthur Martin faced charges of entering a freight car larceny and receiving stolen goods. A not guilty verdict was returned for three defendants while the trial of others proceeded with cases of shooting with intent to kill and unlawful entry robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine
Hugh Beyers
Dorsey Moore
Arthur Martin
Byers
Dorsey
Moore
Earl
Thomas Kreiks
Robert Pungame
Blacklick
Joseph Shaplas
Sam'l Shaplas
Indiana Gets Four Roads Plan Highlights County Projects
State Highways department announces five county roads with July letting. Exhibits will be available this week at the commissioner’s office. Roads include Blairsville to Blacklick 24 547 feet, White township West Pike 6 353 feet, White township Runxsutawney road segment 6 700 feet, Blairsville road West Pike 6 200 feet, and Blairsville road to PA Railroad crossing 8 320 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highways Department
Commissioner's Office
Burres Township
Blairsville
Blacklick Village
White Township
Mast Pike
Ramsey Run
Indiana Borough
Said Road
Borough
Blairsville Road
Governor vetoes Pension Bill over revenue concerns
Governor Stewart vetoed the Pension Bill citing insufficient revenues to cover expenditures. The veto avoids depriving sick and injured, consumptives and indigent insane and funds for educational institutions. Miss Mame Goyer and Miss Nellie Sweeny of Pittsburg plan an Ireland visit in July, with Sweeny sister to Mrs. C. H. Yuckenberg and Goyer a familiar name in local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Mame Goyer
Nellie Sweeny
Pittsburg
Ireland
Miss Goyer
Miss Sweeny
C. H. Yuckenberg
Formely
Property Owners on Seventh Street Meet for Street Plan
Property owners on seventh street between School and South streets met Saturday night to discuss straightening the west side of the street. No definite action was taken, but further meetings are planned in the hope of producing results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Street
School
South Streets
Farmers Bank expands to handle higher business
The Farmers Bank enlarged its banking rooms to meet rising business, removing two partitions, tearing out a staircase, and adding a new entrance. The changes create twenty feet more counter space in the main room and improve the quarters’ appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Bank
Town Hall Exchange Authorized With Graff Lot
At a special council meeting on Monday evening a resolution approved trading the present Town Hall for a 50 by 150 foot lot on North Seventh Street. Elder Peeler and the Secretary were authorized to sign deeds transferring the property to George W. Graff, owner of the lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil
Democrat
North Seventh Street
Peeler
George W. Graff
The Normal Graduates Examinations and Listings
The faculty at the Normal school will recommend a large class of graders across Seniors Middlers and Juniors. Examinations were to begin Tuesday with Prof Stewart the only pres ent. Recommended numbers include 67 Seniors 80 Middlers and 98 Juniors. A passing list will be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Normal School
Stewart
Birthday Celebration for Alexander Campbells Seventieth First
A birthday party honoring Alexander Campbell on Tuesday June 4 gathered about sixty attendees at his township residence. Five dinner tables were set and guests brought many presents, with Campbell receiving a number of valuable gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Campbell
Camplel
Local interests note various civic updates and events
The column lists a benefit for the High School ball team at the Palace rink, a donation of Stoddard’s lectures to a free reading room, and office closures for East Run and Hamill due to R. I. D. carriers. It reports a store sale on Church and Ninth Streets for 4500 dollars, plus remarks on Prohibition and a Lansing peanut ban during a presidential visit. It covers gas well activity in Bell township, a car inspector’s illness, and mining course proposals at State College. Pensions awarded to several veterans and Elks Day plans at Philadelphia’s White City are noted, with details on postage stations and lodging for visitors to the Elks Convention. The Philadelphia Zoological Society offers free wardens’ visits for convention ladies during reunion week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace
D. F. Rinn
Wayne Avenue
Stoddard
Sixth Street
S. W. Hess
Miller & Fleming
Church and
Ninth Streets
J. L. Peterman
Greensburg
Jim Laird
The
Argus
Lansing
Mich
White City
Philadelphia
Elks
Postal Department
Washington
Odd ‘Fellows’ Temple
States Fencibles’ Armory
Ladies
Talks’ Registration Bureau
Trist
Girard College
Zoological Society of Philadelphia
Marriages Chronicle in Pittsburg and Nearby Towns
Several couples wed in June across Pittsburg and surrounding areas. George Burlew and Laura Hobaugh wed at the Methodist Episcopal Parsonage on Church Street. Chalmers Lucas and Winnie Pearl Iseman married at Rev. Dr. Crawford s residence. Joseph Wallis and Gertrude M. Lewis tied the knot at the bride s parents home near Chambersville. John H. Bhe and Clara O Hara were joined in marriage at St Bernard s Church with attendants noted. Postnuptial plans include a wedding trip and residence changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlew—Hobaugh
George Burlew
Pittsburg
Laura Hobaugh
Saltsurg
George S. Holmes
Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
Church Street
Lucas—Iseman
Chalmers Lucas
Winnie Pearl Iseman
Indiana
F. S. Crawford
South Sixth Street
Walls—Lewis
Joshua A. Lewis
Chamberayville
Joseph Wallis
Gertrude M. Lewis
Walls
St. Clair, Rinn &, Co
Chambers Ville
Ahe
O'Hara
H H. Bhe
Clarksburg
W. Va
Clara O'Hara
North Fifth Street
St. Bernard's Homan Catholic Church
Father McNelis
Anna O’hara
Henry Bhe
Trial by Jury at Library Hall Friday June 14
Gilbert and Sullivan one act comic opera produced by Normal School and town singers in Library Hall. Directed by Prof Hamlin D B Cogswell, promising a bright tuneful score with colorful costumes. Cast includes Edna Cogswell as Plaintiff and Ed Sutton as Defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Hamlin DB. Cogswell
Engsh
Edna Cogswell
H. Sutton Tube
Ees
Hanlin
Kiski Commencement List At Saltsburg
The annual Kiski Minetag Springs school commencement at Saltsburg runs this week with events from Sunday Baccalaureate to Tuesday commencement and lay exercises. Graduating class includes Jamison, Andrews, Smith, Clark, Windley, Taylor, Bell, Creighton, Daub, Fullerton, Jefferson, McCauley, McEnteer, Pennock, Scandrett, Setanor, Sutton, Wood, Woodcock, and White Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiski
Kiskiminetag Springs School
Saltsburg
New Gymnasium
Run Over by His Automobile Hits Local Youth
Dick Wilson, out with a friend last Sunday, was struck by his own car after starting the engine when the clutch was not disengaged. He suffered a broken collar bone, a gash on the head, and general injuries. The driving girl shut off power, and Clair Getty arranged transport as doctors treated him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Wilson
Clair Getty
Chat
Mr. Wilson
Letters Remaining Uncalled For in Indiana Office June 1907
List of names including Ss D Alston Lizzie M Brown Elizabeth Wollavis A W Tamilton Indiana Supply Co Jno Keim Aaron Pearce Mrs M A Shields Wim Templeton Mrs N B Woodward Guiseppe Luteri. Inquiries must state advertised with date James C McGregor P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ss. D. Alston
Lizzie M. Brown
Elizabeth Wollavis
A. W.tamilton
Indiana Supply Co
Jno
Personal mentions from Indiana and nearby towns
A string of social notes lists Mrs. John McCune of Johnstown and Mr. Frank McCurdy of Pittsburg visiting Indiana friends, Dr. A F Purington heading to Markle to recuperate, Miss Maud Cameron re-elected teacher, and several others from Punxsutawney to Latrobe. Engagement announced for Maude Mae Pennman to J Wilbur Cunningham with mid June wedding planned. Mrs Bell Thompson injured hip at Leechburg Missionary event but improving at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Smith
Punxsutawney
A. F. Purington
Markleston
Hiss
Maud Cameron
John G. Cameron
Vandégrift
David Blair
Helen. Walker
Butler
H. D. Pennman
Manor
Maude Mae
J. Wilbur Cunningham
Indiana
Greensburg Tribune
Bell Thompson
South Fifth Street
Leechburg
Indiana School Board Re-Elects All Returning Teachers
The Indiana School Board held a meeting to elect teachers for the next school year. All returning teachers in the Second ward were re-elected, along with staff in the Third ward and Central school. Salaries rise modestly. principals and assistants receive fixed amounts, with most teachers gaining a five dollar monthly increase. Opening date set for September 9 after the county fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana School Board
Council Chamber
Second Ward
Ruth Adair
Lou Brallier
Melinda Detwiler
Bess Cunningham
Erma Cunningham
Ydith
Smith
Stella Hasinger
Nina Loughry
Landis
Third Ward
Ana Sansom
Sarah Bruce
Carrie Gessler
Minnie Russell
Phyllis Moorhead
Viola Simpson
Annie Clark
Laura Bush
James F. Chapman
Lester Winger
William McKee
Ross Hosack
Jacob S. Brown
Nell Hetrick
Sansom
Adair
William C. Lovelace
Henry Ray
House
Maher Named Vice President of Norfolk and Western
Nicolas oD Maher, current general manager of the Norfolk and Western Railroad, will assume the post of vice president on July 1. He began railroad work in 1871 on the P W C and joined N W in June 1883, advancing steadily since. Nick Maher, son of the late Patrick Maher of Blairsville, is praised by friends for this elevation in the railroad industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Bay
Nicolas Od. Maher
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Maher
Nick
Patrick Maher
Blairsville
Flag Day Anniversary Call to Display Flags at Homes
Citizens are urged to observe the 130th anniversary of adopting the American Flag on Friday June 14 by displaying the flag at their homes to show love and loyalty to the nation.
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AES
Ieiarsd
East Run
Hamill
R. I D
Barclay Street
City Railway
King Edward
United States
Reading
Baer
Philadelphia Gas Company
Bell Township
Westmoreland County
Freeport Journal
Thos. Kinghorn
Butler Junction
Tom
M. E. Wadsworth
Department of Mining and Geology
State College
Fisher
M. BE
Wadsworth
State .College
Jnc
Msher
Mathias Artemus
Brushyal- Tey
William A. St. Clair
Jos.h. Fulton
Samuel Donahue
Dixonville
Josephus Osborne
Home
John McCune
Johnstown
Frank McCurdy
Mta
R. J. Watson
Edwin K. Wood
Latrobe
J. T. Bell
John Fenton
Williamstown
Tenton
Harry F. Schrader
Glen Campbel
John H. Rochester
Marion Center
H. K. Simpson
Kittanning
Harry White
Charles R. Griffith
Lena
Pennsylvania State Editorial Association
Peter Stiles
Department
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