21 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1916
Page
1
A partial OCR fragment lists roles and names such as city editor and advertising manager with corrupted spellings. It appears to show staff credits or masthead lines but lacks coherent context, making it unclear which publication or date this belongs to.
The article notes a new Carranza decree forcing foreigners to abandon protection from their governments and become Mexican citizens to gain land and resource rights. It states officials may protest but suggests limited relief for grant seekers, while European nations and the United States face postwar pressure over the Monroe Doctrine.
Fragmentary report notes ongoing labor unrest nationwide with tensions on streetcar and transit lines. Officials seek reconciliation as confrontations loom and the danger of renewed strikes is highlighted amid political pressure and local protest.
Candidates push mail subscription campaigns with long term aims and hopeful supporters. Contestants urge prompt responses and reminders before week’s end as big rewards loom. Those who gain the most bonus ballots and secure many subscriptions may clinch the top prize in four weeks.
The article urges contestants to rush in subscriptions before 9:00 Saturday to maximize votes and bonus ballots. It warns promises of longer terms are now being fulfilled and stresses the first voting period will not be extended.
The document lists candidates and vote tallies for multiple districts. It includes names such as Chas D Hiester John Keller Eugene Weitzel Rose Fairman Ray Hosack George Fulmer J Wilbur Gibson Kathryn Park Harry Treith Grace O Hara Raymond Hill J Earl Shaffer Mark Watson Eliza Dill Thos Beatty Alex Hobusth O J Longwell J J Henderson for District No 1 with partial vote figures, followed by District No 2 entries for Carrol Oakes Anna Parana ban Seth ded Robt Kirkman Paul Holfrick Lowther Slingner Guthrie and further names across Blairsville Marion Center Rochester Mills Marchand Heilwood Saltsburg Shelocta Iselin Blairsville and Black Lick with scattered vote counts.
A fragmented report notes Fred Coleman attempting a mountain ascent last Sunday. Though he did not reach the peak he used his head more than others who reached the top. The bench was carried while lunch stopped and Simpson recently earned a prize. another line hints at a decor.
The article describes a lively county fair with oddities in a tent mystery. Corporal Giles guards sleepy John Richards after late nights of revelry. A shaved head effect and a diver Cook Bath are playfully noted amid nightly crowds and talk of opening grounds at night for large attendance.
Republican organizers started statewide campaigning from Augusta on August 19, planning events across Maine through September 9. Prominent speakers on the opposition side in Congress will visit voting districts, with observers hoping Maine results signal national sentiment ahead of November elections. The article notes the Maine races draw nationwide interest and mentions Democratic efforts as well.
Dr. R. C. McKelvey of Tarentum spent the week end as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mitchell who are staying at the Central Hotel.
Mrs Florinda Howard and Mrs Morinda L Howard of Plumville died at home last Friday and were buried in Plumville yesterday. Survived by two daughters Mrs Verdeverg and Mrs Maurice Little, three grandchildren, and sister Mrs Hannah Walker. Attended by Mr and Mrs S T Fetteroff, including a niece of the deceased.
A fragment lists individuals and places connected to license records. Names include John B Shaffer Lillian Covode Marion Smith Frank Parsons Clara Wise and Tya Bence, tied to Kushequa Pa, with entries for Domenico Ciprind and Valma Libwri in Creekside.
Me Cloney of Pittsburgh spent Sunday in Indiana. William Denlinger of Patton spent Sunday with friends here. Miss Gardner of York is a guest in the Tombs home. Dr. O P Davies of Punxsutawney spent Sunday with Dr. Paul S Mmer son. Mr and Mrs D B Tomb returned from Atlantic City. Charles Nieho and family returned from auto trip to Johnstown. Paul Mack of McKeesport spent Sunday with his father D C Muck. Mrs Jesse Zeigler of School street entertains guests. David Houk of Elizabeth assists at Jodiany Pharmacy while his brother J Howard Houk is away. Abes O D Carlton and children visiting Mrs Carlton's parents. Missa street spendingvar- just a fragment.
In Alington on August 21 the Senate opens discussion on an emergency revenue bill aimed at raising 200 million dollars to fill the treasury. Debates will continue until Saturday with adjournment planned. Republicans plan a three day protest while Democrats fear opposition within their ranks could delay adjournment.
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