13 Feb 1908
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
1
Edward Spencer Pratt argues independence for the Philippines and their right to purchase their islands. He contends the U S should grant independence, allow purchase of islands, and repay $20,000,000 paid to Spain while obtaining naval stations by treaty. He calls the war an iniquity and urges atonement in policy.
Henry Watterson argues against party government claiming to represent public opinion. He contends the system is an artificial organism that misreads public sentiment and that party corruption has eroded trust, leaving Democrats confounded and Republicans vulnerable as politicians appeal more directly to voters.
A sweep of brief reports from Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia and Virginia details fires deaths and accidents. Incidents include a broom factory blaze in Ristanning D J tones at Johnette and a series of violent acts such as suicides stabbings and a fatal rail yard accident. Also noted are a bankrupcy filing by T P Mast Co and industrial accidents in various towns with several fatalities and injuries.
Notice announces advertising rate changes for the column and then describes a lot for sale in the Fourth ward of Indiana Borough. The property fronts Philadelphia Street, measures sixty feet, includes a two story frame dwelling with six rooms, hall, pantry, well water, and is owned by the late Sarah Bowers. Executor John H. ca is handling inquiries. sale terms to suit purchaser.
Local shop advertises custom shirts from Pannington's with a spring pattern line. Also promotes Greiner's bread as the best on the market with daily availability. Clark's Carriage Heater from Appleby & Peters is recommended to prevent cold feet.
An 19th century account describes the development of a refined cod liver extract by Morgues and Gautier. It details separating medicinal elements from nauseating oil, creating pale clear oil, brown oils, then a perfected extract combined with peptonate of iron to form Vinci. The text claims strong pulmonary and wasting-disease benefits and offers a money back guarantee through T. L. Hildebrand, Indiana druggist.
Real estate transfers include Carrie McCracken to Frank McCracken on 111 of 104 acres in East Wheatfield for 100 dollars, John C. Marshall to Rachel McMeans on 1-9 of 40 acres in Burrell for 215 dollars, and multiple other transfers across Green Blairaville Homer City Indiana and related properties. Amounts range from 65 to 6600 dollars with buyers and sellers including McDevitt administrator, Griffith Owens executors, and Lackawanna Coal & Coke Co among others.
Allegheny College founded in 1815 offers enhanced facilities including a new observatory chapel and library. The fall term begins September 15. For catalogue and information write to Frank Crawford, Meadville, Pa.
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