06 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1908
Page
1
A quaint letter to H. G. Serene from Indians Pa extols the universal bond of nature and neighborly sharing, highlighting the touch of nature that makes the world kin. The piece includes promotion for Devoe paint and mentions local notices about theft, shipbuilding, and a West Virginia estate bequest blending several brief items.
A Victorian era hometown column records numerous visits and travels. Names include Fon A F Cooper East Liberty D W Raraigh Plumville Dr J W Morrow Marchand Roy Conrath Dixontville Joseph Moore Lov ejoy Lew Neal and others visiting Johnstown Glen Campbell Cavete and Indiana. Attendees mention automobile shows in Pittsburgh and trips to Washington and Jefferson Academy.
Prominent Gardbridge resident Charles Vaughn reports his daughter Mildred, 21, eloped with traveling musician William Bolton from Cambridge. After a failed earlier attempt, Mildred fled with Bolton, allegedly married in Marietta, then left for Washington. Bolton claimed wealth, selling a valuable diamond and a moonstone ring to fund the trip. connections to another marriage and a separate suitor are noted.
In Lisbon on April 6 after peaceful elections disordered districts saw serious rioting. Troops and police charged mobs using clubs stones and weapons. Several rioters were killed or wounded before authorities dispersed the crowds. Voters returned home but youths rallied before churches in shouting demonstrations.
London reports Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman has officially resigned as British prime minister. The king accepted the resignation with regret and best wishes for Bannerman’s recovery. Asquith has been summoned to form policy, cabinet met to discuss steps, and flagging cabinet duties proceed as the king remains at Berwickshire.
Forecast calls for fair skies in Ohio on Monday and Tuesday and in West Virginia and western Pennsylvania on Monday. Temperatures to rise moderately with warmer near midweek.
Reports from Mississippi and Alabama detail mob killings of two Black men. John Burr was hanged near Wesson after confessing to murdering a twelve year old white boy. In Mobile Bay Minette, Walter Clayton was lynched after assaulting Mrs. Joseph White at her home.
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans toured the hills by carriage for two hours at Paso Robles Hot Springs in California. He then endured his first mud bath since arrival, followed by an hour of massage. He joked this was nearer hell than he had ever been but said the treatment greatly helped his condition. He now moves about with effort and stands with help.
Westinghouse interests announce William H. Donner elected vice president of the Westinghouse Machine company with direct responsible charge of all activities. A protege of H. C. Frick and financial representative of Mellon Frick interests, Donner rose from modest beginnings in Indiana to influence the tinplate and steel industries, including Denora Menssen towns and the Union Steel company, later securing backing from Frick and entering the steel combination.
In Butler Pennsylvania on April 6 a gas well struck near the Petersville Reformed church site released a strong night flow. The Acorn Oil Company well promises to cover church debt back salaries and pastor’s pay while supporting updated facilities. Sam Gay supervises air flow as workers man the site.
The new spring suits offer style and quality at a fair price, matching the best city looks without the cost of made to order. See the latest colors and cuts, with guaranteed value for the money.
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