Last Word in Niehaus Case Remains Unsettled
In Blair County a $1000 reward for Niehaus murder arrests remains unresolved as five claimants contest the payout. Judge Baldrige orders payment into court while commissioners seek a final determination of who, if any, should receive the prize in the 1921 Altoona case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair County Commissioners
William E. Nichaus
Aldoona
Blair County
Niehaus
Thomas d. Baldrige
Lblair County
Wil Ham
Lattimer
Pennsylvania Railroad
George F. Kelley
Ninth Ward
Altoona
Lieut
Lengel
Baldrice
J. Lee Plummer
Anatie
Night shift pay proposal from Representative Griest
Washington December 26 An increase in pay for post office night workers is urged by Rep W W Griest Lancaster chairman of the house committee He introduces a bill to raise wages for foremen special clerks clerks and laborers in first and second class post offices and city delivery who work 6 pm to 11 am The plan would add eight cents per hour for salaries 2200 to 2500 annually seven cents for 1900 to 2100 and five cents for 1600 to 1000 per year Government would be on par with other employers and postal workers pressed for such legislation during a recent tour urging higher night pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. W. Griest
Lancaster
House Committee On
Griest
Fhouse
Meprerantatiya Gricat
Five turkeys awarded at city store raffle event
Five turkeys were given away at the Feders Army Store on South Seventh Street on Thursday. Winners listed include Floyd Brown of East Oak Street, William Lewis of Wayne Avenue, Delon Fairman of Tudiana R.D. 63, William Dr. Ruvosky of IndiAng, with one prize still unclaimed.
Pension raise granted in Mullerry First Ward
A pension raise was approved affecting residents in Mullerry First Ward, with local officials signaling budget adjustments and impact on pension recipients. Details remain limited in the fragment.
Death of Mrs Jane Halderman
Miss Jane Halderman daughter of Mrs Cori Halderman and a 1924 graduate of Indiana State Normal School died Friday morning at a local time. Funeral services will be held at her late home in Emlenton Pennsylvania on Monday at 2 PM. Relatives in Indiana are planning to attend.
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Misa Jane Halderman
Cori Halderman
Indiana State Normal School
Emlenton
Indiana
Funeral of Mr. J. C. Moore a Seay
Funeral services for Mr. J. C. Moore were held at Seay with burial in the family plot. The obituary notes his long residence in the community and survivors including his wife and children.
Deaths of Jamey C Moore and Harry W Ringle in Blairsville
Funeral services for Jamey C Moore longtime Saltsburg hardware merchant held at his residence with Rev George M Ryall presiding and burial in Saltsburg Cemetery. Born December 19 1848 he rose in Saltsburg later working for Northern Central Railroad and the Moore firm. Also noted Blairsville death of 61 year old Harry W Ringle lifelong resident, longtime Pennsylvania Railroad worker and Loyal M Co A employee, survived by widow and stepdaughter. funeral held Thursday.
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Jamey C. Moore
Hardware Merchan
Saltsbury
George M. Ryall
Saltsburg
William
Jane (Robinson) Moat
James C. Moore
Baltimore
Northern Central Railroad
Wm. Moore & Son
Ira C. Ewing
Owing
Moore
Saltsbury Cemetery
Presbyterian Church
Mie
Masons
Margaret G. Logan
David
Margaret J. Logan
Parker City
Logan R. Moore
Aliee Moore
Mary Peck
Berkeley
Calif
Jonnie E. Ewing
Matthew
Elizabeth Ewing
Jacksonville
Ralph Moore
Wooster
Mass
Orie Kelley
Racine
Wis
Harry W. Ringle
Blairsville
Blairsvile
West Brown Street
John M
Eliabeth Ringle
Indiana
Ringle
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ioyal ¥, M. Co. A
Hiswidow
Prisoners Given Bibles by Judge in Court
City Judge Robert P. Williams in Knoxville Tennessee gave a Bible to 42 prisoners brought before him in police court on Christmas morning. He told them the story of Christ and urged them to go and sin no more. The judge also sent candy and flowers to 60 delinquent women recently sentenced to the Camp Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Robert P. Williams
Christ
Motorman Receives Purse of Gold in Meadville
Walter Ralelga, a Meadville motorman with 27 years service, was given a gold purse by Harvey A. Smith. Smith cited Ralelga's habit of helping the elderly and children as the reason for the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieadville
Walter Ralelga
Meadville
Harvey A. Smith
Christmas Merriest In Years Across the World
The first hour of Christmas Eve brought the singing of Christmas across Indiana as about 200 high school boys lent bright voices to the quiet holiday. Churches, homes, and charitable groups distributed food and presents, marking a peaceful observance. Across the globe, Christmas celebrations varied from Paris to Moscow, with telegraph and radio sharing liturgies and cheer. The United States enjoyed a calm day with snow in the north and midwest, while European capitals spoke of recovery and joy amid economic strains. The Locarno pact was cited in sermons in Washington and major cities.
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Gitla
Indiana
Washington
London
Paris
Berlin
Rome
Moscow
Heart of
Africa
United States
North
Middlewest
Atlantic Seaboard
New York
Chicago
East Liberty YMCA Faces Hill Top In Local Basketball
East Liberty Y M C A of Pittsburgh meets Hill Top tonight at nine o clock in the local YMCA gym to even the score after a 9 day old gap. The Pittsburgh district team is rated high and aims to beat Indiana Y, hoping a stronger all around game than in prior years will prevail.
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East Liberty Y. M.C.A
Pittsburgh
Indiana Y
East Liberty
Hill Top
Indiana
Tragedy Strikes Erie As Four Children Die In Stampede
Erie Ta December 26 four children were trampled to death at a pre Christmas party causing city to prepare for the funeral of Frankie Avcars shot to death at a Yuletide dance. In a gun battle Arcars was killed and Vincent Dontoria was mortally wounded during the fight. A girl companion fainted and dropped across the body. An unidentified man reportedly shouted a threat before the melee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
INS
Frankie Avcars
Arcars
Vincent Dontoria
Weather outlook for December 28 to January 2
Washington dispatch reports the Middle Atlantic states to see moderating temperatures late in the period with possible early week snow. Great Lakes region starts very cold, with a warming trend later. local snows expected in the lower lake area at the week’s start and general snow later.
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Washington
INS
Middle Atlantic
Great Lakes
Laka
Silent Government Wheels Slow as Federal Offices Close
Washington December 26 Federal government operations paused for a holiday after Christmas as ordered by the President Cooke. Departments were shut and the Capitol deserted during the ten day recess with many senators and representatives returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cooknge
Capitol
Savas
Congress
Blaze at Farrell Burns Three State Buildings
Firemen battled a severe snowstorm to control a blaze in Farrell Pennsylvania as it destroyed three state buildings. Damage was estimated at 25000 dollars. Fire Chief James Davis and several firefighters suffered cuts and bruises when a slate roof collapsed.
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Farrell
James Davis
Three Dead in Brooklyn Gang War at Adonis Club
Bloodier Brooklyn gang clash linked to Dinny Meehan and Bad Bill Lovett ends in three deaths. One victim, Peg Leg Dick Onergen, leads remnants of the White Hand, two other gunmen unidentified. Twenty detectives hunt suspects across South Brooklyn as the gun battle draws to a close.
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New York
INS
Dinny” Meehan
Bill” Lovett
Brooklyn
Dick Onergen
Hang
Adonis
Nick Athe
Wine party at Waifs' Home sparks probe in New Orleans
George Rigaud Waifs Home superintendent suspended amid Christmas day wine party investigation. Deputy commissioner Many Schlessinger orders inquiry as four staff members are suspended. Police report Rigaud drunkenly assaulted 16 year old inmate John Dous with his crutch during the intoxicated gathering. Dous, a runaway from Kansas City, is hospitalized.
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New Orleans
Dee
INS
George Rigeud
Schlessinger
Rigaud
John Dous
Kansas City
Community Christmas Tree Service in Brush Valley Hall
A community Christmas tree service will be held in Brush Valley Community Hall Tuesday evening December 29, followed by a pie social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush Valley
Train Hits Car Near Blairsville
A young couple from Blairsville escaped with minor cuts and bruises when their Chevrolet was struck by a train near the Blacklick station. The car overturned, collided with the locomotive, and disabled the engine, delaying the 2:30 p.m. service to Indiana to 3:00 p.m. A second engine was sent from Blairsville to Blacklick to clear the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Indiana
Blacklick Station
Blacklick
Twins celebrate 93rd Christmas in Fairfield home
Mary Sophia Dowd and Sarah Maria Seymour, believed oldest twins in the United States, marked their 93rd Christmas at their Fairfield, Connecticut home. Neighbors and friends visited to extend season greetings. Born January 9, 1833, the twins were once distinguished by a string on a finger to tell them apart.
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Fairfield
Conn
Mary Sophia Dowd
Sarah Maria Seymour
United States
Free turkeys offered at charity ball event New Years
Five turkeys totaling 125 pounds will be raffled off New Year’s Eve at the armory in connection with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Charity Ball. Turkeys will be on exhibit in a display window of J. M. Stewart and Co on Tuesday December 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
J. M. Stewart and Co
Fire Sweeps Heart of Dublin District
Fire swept core Dublin today destroying films worth about 20000 dollars as flames ripped through the headquarters of a film distributing company and a large hotel. Police suspect arson and are investigating the blaze.
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Heart OF Dublin
Dublin
Film Distributing Corporation
Ndt
Jail Inmates Extend Thanks for Christmas Dinner
Inmates at the Indiana County Jail express gratitude for a fine Christmas and a delicious meal prepared by Mrs. Malcolm. They thank Mr and Mrs Malcolm for their kind hospitality and note the pleasant gesture observer.
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Indiana County
Malcolm
Iand
Elks Benefit Dance December 31 in Ar thory
Indiana Lodge B P O Elks will hold their annual Charity Ball New Year's Eve December 31 at the Ar thory. Music by the Marshall Pep Orchestra. Driving contests from 9 onward. Waffle dinner and talents Sunday at the Tidiana Hotel 1065.
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Indiana Lodge
B. P.O. Elks
Arthory
Marshall Pep Orchestra
Tidiana Hotel
United States Eyeing Geneva Arms Conference
Washington December 26. Secretary Kellogg may announce next week whether the United States will accept the League of Nations invitation to attend the February 15 preliminary arms conference in Geneva. President Coolidge plans to limit American participation to arms issues while excluding security pacts or sanctions, with emphasis on disarmament and European arm reductions.
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Wenneth Cuarr
I. N.S
Sta
Washington
Americh
League of Nations
Geneva
Kellogg
Coolidge
Renga
United Statishes
America
United States
Europe
Union Church Services Week of Prayer Planned
Indiana Ministerial Association designs a Week of Prayer with union services. Details set for January 4 through Friday at First Presbyterian Church to aid the community through shared worship and outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Ministerial Association
First Presbyterian Church
Church Notes for Tomorrow Promises Engaging Evangelistic Campaign
Last services for the year are expected to be interesting. An evangelistic campaign for the evangelicals will begin tomorrow with notable speakers and activities at the church.
Regular Church Notices for 1926 Watch Night Services
The last opportunity for attendance at church services in 1926 comes tomorrow with many Indiana churches filling to capacity. Watch-Night services are set for Thursday evening December 31. Evangelical Church begins a weeklong campaign opened by Rev. E. J. Harris of Upland. Details list Sunday Schools, worship times, and special themes across denominations including Methodist Episcopal, Baptist, Christian, Catholic, and Presbyterian bodies with personalities and schedules for Christmas season observances.
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Ichurch
Indiana
Evangelical Church
E. J. Harris
Upland
Ind
Harvis
Haveeen
Epworth League
Homer City
John
First United Presbyteria
J. C. Pinkerton
Indiana Theatre
Stillman Ay
Allegheny Seminary
Foster
Free Methodist
Rey, C
P. M. Ie
Contender for Manchuria and Pacific Fleet Shifts
A garbled dispatch notes Chang Tso Lin and Sing Ling, with references to Kuo Sing Ling and a War Lord, while U S orders six destroyers and Manila based Marines to Asia. Williams of the Asiatic Fleet signals changes to protect American lives amid tensions near Peking and Tientsin Barter disputes. General Chang TaoChuriva and General Ancre Sur are mentioned in a chaotic summary of Allied maneuvers and warnings.
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Pering
Dee
Chang Tso-Lin
Sing-Ling
Kuo Sing-Ling
Washington
Manila
Williams
Navy Department Rms
Aimerican
Hai
Peking
John Wo Ay MaeMu
Chhie Iamsisi
Heer
Toomake Wana
Tientsi Barter
MacMurray
Chang ‘Tao
Ford
Yoshida
Ancre Sur
Kuo Sys
Fears of possible strike amid wage revision talks
A fragmented OCR excerpt shows conflict over a wage agreement and long term plan between workers and operators. Miners oppose proposals, fearing job loss and repeated delays as negotiations resume next Tuesday. details are unclear due to illegible text.
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York
Annes
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P. O
Ola
Mullerry
Jane Halderman
J. C. Moore
Edward Ringle
Ree Reneibe
Reacher
Church of
Erie
TWINS
UNION
L. B. Rittenhouse
Worth
Episcopal
Q. B. Emerson
W. T. Merrick
Bible School
St. Bernard's
Catholic
N.P. MeNglis
Taw Mines
Itgg Oded
Christian Science Community
Second United Presbyterian
M. L.anne
Zion Gutheran
J. B. Baker
Agyph
Christian Endeavor
Nanaveth
Firat Presbyterian
F. W. Hinitt
the Croga
My House
Forcy
U. S
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