13 Aug 1927
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1927
Page
1
A long list of names and titles shows Republican candidates and officials across multiple townships and counties. Entries include school directors constables judges of election road supervisors auditors and inspectors of election from centers like Pine and East Wheatfield to Indiana and Washington with many individuals named alongside their roles.
Defense attorneys prepare for a full bench appeal to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on bills of exceptions to Trial Judge Webster Thayer and Judge George A. Sanderson. Prospects of further U.S. court action hinge on alleged constitutional rights violations and delays, while supporters plan protests and a Boston Common mass meeting as hunger-striking Sacco remains weak but rational under medical care.
A Brockway gathering featured brief addresses by B B Taylor and Senator Fancher praising Lake Barnett and the speakers. Tom Wilson introduced colleagues, while Samuel Eckles reported highway stats and detour progress. The meeting ended with re elected officers, some resolutions, and a floral tribute to Cornel Burns amid debate and playful interjections.
A man named Popson was attacked after meeting Jeffries and Grenda while driving from Glen Campbell to Indiana. They demanded his money and license, forced him to travel to Commodore, and struck him unconscious. Jeffries and Grenda were later arrested and held for court in Indiana.
Evening services listed for multiple churches in Indiana area. Zion Lutheran led by Rev Bieber. St Bernard’s Catholic with multiple masses. Homer City Baptist with morning service. Christian Science and Christian and Missionary Alliance observances. Bible School at 8 45 at We M C A Indiana. Union evening service and midweek prayer at Mrs. Davidson’s. Dr Soara of the Baptist State Board to oversee services.
Distributors accuse theatre owners of pressuring producers and sales agencies while exhibitors claim distributors conspire to set prices and programs. The Justice Department acts independently of the FTC, which contemplates a broad industry probe but hopes to arrange voluntary accords to end contested trade practices. A Washington meeting of movie interests is expected to propose a gentlemen’s agreement.
A noon Tuesday report states Lieut. B H Wyatt of the United States Department of Commerce and Department of Aeronautics assured four pilots they have secured their support. The brief note hints at a forthcoming aviation venture.
Aviation news from August reports delays to transatlantic hops as pilots including Lieut JH Griffin and Major Livingston Irving face weather setbacks. In Oakland and San Diego several crashes and forced landings raise safety concerns for the Dole air race entrants and crews as preparations continue despite fatalities and equipment failures.
Mrs George Wilson and daughter left for Ambridge en route to Toledo after a visit in Indiana. N P McNel ia returned from an extended visit in Masters. Edna Wolf, once at State Teachers College, plans to attend Temple University this fall. Arminta De Vore visited Mrs Jacob Zener this morning. Mr and Mrs W Boyd Carpenter of Washington DC spent the weekend in Undi lana Hotel. Boyd Worrell, coal company officer at Iselin, was in Indiana. Paul Mazza of Homer City attended to business in Indiana. George Timerick of Johnstown visited in Indiana. James Bathgate and J F Kintar, both of Emonds, were Court House visitors. Sam Casale, coal and iron policeman, was in Lucerne. A promising candidate for constable from Indiana was also seen. Squire Larry Thomas of Glen Campbell was in town for Friday visits. J S Kerr and Preston S Shupe were in town on business. Mr and Mrs Norman Shatter vacationing with friends and relatives in Meadville.
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