03 Apr 1906
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1906
Page
1
Professor VAARLES ALL WOOD of Missouri argues society must cure itself by scientific philanthropy not mere charity. He warns against unsystematic aid and urges studying heredity, epilepsy, insanity, and crime to prevent and educate for better citizenship, citing 10,000 affected individuals in St Louis and costs exceeding 600 million.
Justice MORGAN J. O'BRIEN of the New York Supreme Court warns that OCTALISM strengthens in Germany. He argues war for sea supremacy will drive socialistic materialism, wealth inequality, and the erosion of democracy. He asserts virtue declines as religious sentiment declines and calls for a check on socialism and materialism.
The Ladies Aid Society of Indiana Baptist Church honors Mrs. W. L. Buchanan who entered rest on March 25, 1996. A Christian life of service and charity is praised, with emphasis on her faith, missionary work, and leadership in the Ladies Aid Society and missionary circles.
An old styled advertisement touts three Zerta dessert items including Quick Pudding and Jelly Dessert. It claims ease of use with complete packages and a deal of two Zerta Ice Cream Powder for 25e, urging readers to order today.
Chicago readers await the result of a municipal ownership vote on street railways. Supporters push the “Little ballot” three questions while opponents focus on candidates’ stance. Mayor Dunne predicts a 5 to 1 Chicago win and a council majority in favor.
A Harbin telegram from Manchuria warns of imminent clashes between Russian and Chinese forces influenced by Japan. It says Russian troops demobilization halted, and General Grodekov orders readiness for possible actions. In a separate item, exiled Dahomey king Behanzin returns to Africa after exile in Martinique, allowed to reside at Blida, Algeria.
Ohio and West Virginia fair and warmer Tuesday and Wednesday with showers and cooler following. Western Pennsylvania fair with showers, fresh south winds throughout the period.
One of the best hotel properties in Punxsutawney for sale for 35000 dollars including real estate. The property will pay itself in about four and a half years. Always licensed good location. To be sold on account of the illness of present owner W B Adams Attorney Farmers Nations Bank Building Punxsutawney Pa.
Washington April 3 The amendment to the house railroad rate bill agreed at the White House for limited reviews of orders by the Interstate Commerce Commission was offered in the senate by Mr Long of Kansas, but he could not secure floor time. Mr Fulton of Oregon led with a legal argument on constitutional questions amid frequent interruptions. The House also passed the personal liability bill backed by railway employees, drawing wide interest and a near unanimous committee report.
In April 1886 the Alabama and Tombigbee rivers overflow, flooding 150 miles of land above Mobile. Steamboat service halted, fuel scarce, and droughtlike conditions lead to rising pneumonia among livestock. Dixie, Alabama, over 100 miles upstream, lies several feet under water. Only a few fatalities reported as waters rise 66 miles since Saturday.
In Philadelphia suburb of Haverford on April 8, L B O Gowing of Advus Bros. & Co. wholesale meat dealers was killed when his car struck a rope stretched across the road near a building site. His wife endured critical injuries and is expected to die. The crash shattered the auto glass shield and the vehicle crashed into a telegraph pole. Gowing died within minutes. his wife remains unconscious with concussion and internal injuries.
Fragmented report from April describes a derailment near Rockland Lilies with multiple injuries and a fatality among train workers. Engineer James Sarnhinonit and Supervisor Pla Shipueen died. several others, including J P Midheon and Merril Harber, were seriously injured. Court actions follow regional incidents and a separate electrocution death near Grant School.
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