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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1926

Page

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Republicans in Harrisburg rally behind Mellon drive

The article describes political maneuvering around Pennsylvanias Republican primary with Harry Baker targeted for opposition to Mr Fisher. It notes rumors of punitive actions in Dauphin County and reports by Mr Fisher and Mr Mellon. Congressman Ware delivers a speech pledging to stay out of Philadelphia politics and follow Republican leaders, stressing support for manufacturing and labor and promising to engage directly with the public.

Baker Harry Baker Te Committee Fisher Harrisburg Turner Dauphins Fish x Mellon Ware Es County Committee Philadelphia State Committee Pennsylvania

Republicans rally for Fisher Woodward Ware slate in Pennsylvania

At a Philadelphia rally, Senator Fisher urged unity behind his gubernatorial bid and Arthur James for lieutenant governor, with James Fleming Woodward set for Secretary of Internal Affairs. Edward E. Beidleman carried Schuylkill County in the primary as speakers touted broad Republican strength and a strong women’s vote in Harrisburg.

Senator Fisher Arthur James James Fleming Woodward Edward E. Beidleman Schuylkill County Fisher Messares Congressman Ware Philadelphia Harding Harrisburg Eric Fisher Wood Mellon Ware

Church Notes for Tomorrow Across Multiple Congregations

A dense church bulletin lists speakers and service times for Coraopolis Wesleyan Methodist, Second United Presbyterian, First Methodist Episcopal, Church of God, East Union Mechanicsburg, Heshbon, Clymer M E, Penn Run M, Christian and Missionary Alliance, Salvation Army Hall, First Presbyterian, Christ Episcopal, and Union services at the Indiana Theatre. It notes sermons such as The Case of Zacchaeus and Sameon's Riddle, with times ranging from 2 p m to 11 a m and evening services including union events and evangelistic meetings.

Coraopolis Wesleyan Methodist Church Geo Elsie Blankenbicker Second United Presbyterian Zacchaeus First Methodist Episcopal Church O. B. Emerson W. D. Melcher Homer City Epworth League Presbyterian Church Church of God W. C.T. U. Hall I. S. McCoy West Monterey East Union Mechanicsburg Heshbon Dwight A. Nichol Clymer M. E Penn Run Pas- Christian and Missionary Alliance Salvation Army Wm. MacTavish 6Th Water Streets First Presbyterian F. W. Hinitt CG. W. Cochran Renee Christ Episcopal Church Roger Charnock Subjest Sameon

Pumpkin Ridge social notes from Glen Campbell area

Miss Mary Tyger of Philadelphia stayed several weeks at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Meret Gorman of New Kensington spent Sunday with their parents Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Gorman. Miss Orpha Wright visited Miss Catherine Gorman. R V Ginter and son Rand were with relatives in Glen Campbell. Mrs Hugh Farmer of Gipsy visited Miss Alice Gorman. Maud Tyger and daughter Mary called on friends in Glen Campbell. Mrs Belle Brady of Erie visits her sister Mrs yan, Mire. Alice Gorman and Merle spent Tuesday in Indiana.

Mary Tyger Philadelphia Meret Gorman New Kensington H. J. Gorman Orpha Wright Catherine Gorman R. V. Ginter Rand Glen Campbell Hugh Farmer Gipsy Alice Gorman Maud Tyger Mary Belle Brady Erie Yan Mire Merle Indiana

Republican muster for Schuylkill County voters rally

A fragmented political plea urges Schuylkill County Republicans to vote the full ticket. It emphasizes registering, persuading neighbors, and turnout for the November 2 election, citing Fisher and other GOP officials and underscoring the need to prepare by registering before deadlines in September and October.

Jority Fisher James Woodward Schuylkill County

Mine Gives Up Last of Dead

Forty one bodies lay in an improvised morgue after a disaster. The town opened barbed wire gates and the building to allow the dead men’s families to view the remains.

New Yorker Mrs Carson completes English Channel swim

Mrs Clementon Carson of New York, 27, mother of two, completed the English Channel in a grueling effort after long previous swims. She previously swam Manhattan Island in 14 hours 57 minutes and Albany to New York in 63 hours 35 minutes. Observers noted strong progress as she neared the French coast, with time likely not beating Gertrude Ederle’s record.

New York Clementon Carson Gertrude Ederle

Blairsville Mine Wire Theft Nets Two On Larceny Charges

Two men Kentz and Parks were jailed in Westmoreland awaiting trial on two counts of larceny for stealing 13 200 feet of copper trolley wire from Saxman coal mine in Derry township near Blairsville. Wire cut into four foot lengths, later found by Greensburg State Police in a junk dealer’s yard after a dealer paid $74. Company says wire valued at $700 and theft caused mine shutdowns, costing hundreds of jobs. Officials say the men needed money for a camping trip. they had earlier faced a similar charge near New Alexandria. Arrests by Troop A, Greensburg barracks, police.

Westmoreland County Saxman, Coal and Coke Company Derry Township Here Greensburg Troop A Kentz Blairsville New Alexandria Sidney Willar Frederick Goss Sit Police Greensurg

Yearly Report of Red Cross Tragedy at Deep Mine

Rescue crews probed fallen rock for three bodies still trapped as Salvation Army girls and Girl Scouts tended to the grieving, providing meals and support. Father Kondria planned joint services or family mourning, while state police guarded morgue rows of miners. Families gathered at surface shops eager for news as the toll rose into dozens.

Salvation Army Father F Kondria Bomers Miers Wrc Ae Atate Clymer Bargave

Salvation Army Aids Disaster Effort Headed By Local Group

Salvation Army volunteers provided relief supplies coffee lemons sugar meat and cheese and offered morgue assistance after a disaster. Mine officials later took charge of food distribution as Army workers continued support through Thursday night and into Friday. Captain and Mrs Flinn led local efforts with special praise for Captain Lottie Myers and Lieutenant Grace Rice both former Indiana girls. The crew included Adjutant C A Lockwood Captain W B Fowle Captain and Mrs Bryant Captain John O Bierne Captain Lottie Myers on furlough and Lieutenant Grace Rice along with many local Salvationists and soldiers.

Salvation Army

Rogers Air Hero Dies in Flight Tragedy

Commander Lucy Rogers died from a Delaware river crash after taking off from Washington to visit the Navy Yard. Eyewitnesses recalled the plane nosing into mud as Marines and sailors rescued trapped aviators. His last words asked about comrade Schultz.

Lucy John A. Rodgers Rodgers Robert P. Rodgers Navy Bureau of Aeronautics Washington Navy Yard Delaware River Navy Hospital Schultz

Local social notes from Indiana visit and calls

William Roach called at W P Fettermans. Miss Viola Bennett returned to work in Indiana after several weeks at home. Mr and Mrs Doyle Gorman and son visited Mrs Frank Myers in Indiana. Gladys and Marie Raleigh called on Mrs Doyle Gorman on Wednesday. Ora and Catherine Gorman are home after a term at school.

Points on People includes regional visitors and locals

Joe Cavalier and Cecilia of Saltsbury read the Evening Gazette at a farm in Young Township. Thomas Gallo of Clymer, father of Charles and Jessie, mourns Sample Run mine disaster. William Nealy of Clymer visits Indiana. J C McGregor of Pittsburgh spends weekend here. Mrs. Edward Sutton and children visit in-law parents in town. Edward Empfield Jr. travels from Indiana to Butler for a few days. R T Boswell of Kittanning visits Indiana. Constable J A Campbell of Homer City visits court. Edith Galbraith of Frostburg accompanies Bertha Paul. County Commissioner Lewis G Clark in Marion Center for poor relief work. George K Lehner of Chambersburg attends to J McIlvaine Bridge business. Victor Van Corlfort and daughter visit from Cleveland. Edward Keller of New Florence visits, Kemper returns from vacation. Kemper to preach Sunday at Second Church. Inquiry: Toronto Fair auto trip next week. Box 433 Tadidina.

State College Visitors Return Home

Evelyn and Lucille Smith returned home after visiting their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Smith. Miss Orpha Wright is home after a term at Indiana Normal. H. S. Raleigh returned to Gipsy for work after several days at home. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Custer and Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Rairigh visited N. A. Rairighs of Purchase Line Sunday. Mrs. Nora Fetterman called on Marie Rairigh on Tuesday.

Local Notes From Ebensburg Area Readers

Emerson Mahoney returns home from New York vacation while David Mahoney Jr. visits Ebensburg and nearby. Mrs Mary Hussey of DuBois visits brother Dave Mahoney and granddaughter Lucille Melchel. Mrs D Mahoney visits daughter Mrs W H Thompson in Blairsville on Friday.

Emerson Mahoney New York David Mahoney, Jr Ebensburg Mary Hussey DuBois Dave Mahoney Lucille Melchel D. Mahoney W. H. Thompson Blairsville

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