17 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1920
Page
1
A fragmented historical note discusses unionist efforts in Indiana over five years to mobilize 4,000 conscripts, the impact on commuters, rising railroad costs, taxes, and public strain. It references opposition to strikes and the broader labor movement within the United States.
Dr Revert L Kelly director of the American national department oversees 20 scholarships for French lycees and American graduates for 1920 21. Applications go through the Association of American Colleges with selection after Kelly's release from the Interchurch World Movement drive. Scholarships cover fees and living costs. age and junior college standing required. French gov asks 18 20 year olds but older applicants possible with strong French record. Further details from Interchurch headquarters 45 West 18th St New York City.
Transfers list various real estate moves including Harry Bennett to G K ONeil for 1400 in Third Ward Indiana. G K ONeil to J C Huey for another lot in Third Ward Indiana at 1750. Thomas R Conrad to L D Mel Nutt a Buffington lot for 4800. Frampton to Sarah Painter 184 acres and 106 perches in North Mahoning for 50. Sarah Thompson to Sarah Painter 1 trace in North Mahoning for 142.87. J C N Park to Green I Painter 2 lots in White for 1000. Albert A Simpson to Thomas W Campbell a White lot for 4000. Joseph A Walbeuk to A P Shomo a West Wheatfield lot for 750.
Ad touts Triumph Pills as safe for irregular or suppressed conditions. Claims unavailable at drug stores and urges readers to request details from the National Medical Institute in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Provides no verifiable medical evidence.
Public sale set for Thursday May 6 at 1 30 PM by Mrs Tetriae Young at 2 1 2 miles southeast of Rossiter and 1 2 mile from Pollack mines Punxsutawney area. Property includes 187 acres farming and timber land 400000 ft of saw timber coal rights below Rossiter vein 112 acre Rossiter vein reserve plus mining timber overall. J C Young administrator TIM Smathers auctioneer licensed.
The Navy Recruiting officer at 219 Market Street Johnstown Pa reports from the Bureau of Navigation that ex service men discharged within four months to one year may enlist in the rating held at discharge. Petty officers may advance to chief petty officer after an exam. Reserves enlisting into the regular Navy receive ratings. unconfirmed reserves are examined for their rating.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania commands Josef Shonder and Agostino Perinest to appear at the Indiana County Court of Common Pleas on the first Monday of June to show cause why their wives Mary and Margaretta Pensneal and Shonder should not be divorced. The notices, signed by Judge J. N. Langham and Prothonotary Walter H. Ayers, warn failure to appear may proceed without further notice.
Guardian Robert L. Clawson seeks Court approval to privately sell a Blairsville First Ward lot in Indiana County Pennsylvania for 300 dollars to Maude C. Dickey. The sale is to satisfy estate matters for Willard C Brown a weak minded person with the Orphans Court hearing set for May 1920. The description covers Burrell Street to a Thompson lot and nearby boundaries with a small frame dwelling on the property. The sale proceeds are cash on deed delivery.
St Louis April 17 Machine Gunner Carlson opened 1920 season with a brilliant shutout against the Cardinals. The Pirates won 56 to 0 as Bill Haeffner starred on defense and with the bat. Gibbly shifted Bill under the bat for the enemy left hand pitcher and Haeffner delivered a key single to center scoring a run.
April 17 report from Pittsburgh notes passenger service near normal and freight traffic resuming as a railroad strike nears end. All striking yardmen in the Rihe yards at Megdvilla returned to work. The first freight to Conway yards of the BTR resumed operations.
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