07 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1905
Page
1
A garbled passage discusses college life, wealth, and social advantage affecting fairness at Yale. It mentions dormitories, scholars, and honors, noting tension between privilege and merit in collegiate society. The text is incomplete and scatters names and ideas.
A jumble of names shows residents from Homestead Apollo Shinaton and Johnstown visiting friends and family in town. Notable mentions include Mary Widdowson of Philadelphia tying to her old home, and Bertha Jones returning from Misa Eva Stumpf’s visit as services for a Mary are noted in Govhran’s Row.
A historical advertorial extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments. It features a testimonial from Mrs. Z G Willadsen of Manning Iowa claiming life saved after two years of illness and failed treatments, crediting Pinkham's guidance and remedy. The piece emphasizes privacy fears about medical exams and promotes Pinkham as superior to physicians.
Federal officials prepared immediate control of yellow fever in New Orleans with Surgeon White directing personnel from the Marine Hospital Service. New Orleans citizens pledged funds, at least 250000 dollars, to support federal measures and cover unmet costs while President Roosevelt and Surgeon General Wyman were wired for confirmation of financial backing.
The article states Japan has 430,000 infantry with 1,600 cannons in Manchuria facing Russian forces, excluding General Hargawa detachment. It notes Japanese movements in Korea and hints at weather conditions aiding the forces.
A major fire in Orbisonia Altoona Aug 7 devastated 16 buildings including the post office and several stores and hotels. The blaze started in Cohn Brothers warehouse and swept an entire block due to limited fire fighting equipment. Losses listed include Colt Brothers Ashland hotel and livery J J Rose meat market Wesley Off grocery and others totaling about 501 dollars?
A lightning strike near Dubois Pennsylvania killed Josep Miro 20 and injured Steve Rendus 15 and hitting others. Daniel Sullivan 34 died near Tahnstewn while three other boys were burned as they sheltered from rain in a barn doorway. Injured include Dennis Sullivan Michael Sullivan and John Collins.
In a Dover church incident a man named Croge Good Preacher seized the pulpit and stole a rector's watch during services. Local authorities report the offender was later jailed on unrelated charges as witnesses recall the episode and the sermon given by Rev. Hilent. The event triggered a formal complaint from St. John's parish, with testimonies about the theft and the rector's loss noted in the county record.
Paul Morton president of the Equitable Life and Mrs Morton escaped serious injury when their auto struck an Eighth Avenue car at Twenty fourth Street. They were crossing town with two friends met at the Pennsylvania depot. The wheels skidded to avoid a southbound car. the conductor was slightly hurt and the car was disabled briefly.
Berlin reports that German East Africa faces uprisings near Kilwa and Sanmga with outbreaks and overall colonial unrest. A quiet stretch in East Africa contrasts with ongoing rebellions in other German colonies, reflecting heavy costs and no gains. Tangier notes indicate Germany will not seek concessions at the international conference.
A severe thunderstorm swept Philadelphia causing extensive damage. Two houses collapsed after undermining, likely fatally injuring 73 year old John Hanbacker. his wife was injured. Elsewhere, President Roosevelt preached a lay sermon in Oyster Bay urging character building as central to Christian life.
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