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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1906
Page
1
A biased critique denounces brutal initiations at so called “Christian colleges,” urging a total ban on outdoor rites under expulsion, and denounces male and female fraternities for promoting savage displays. It argues genuine members can afford to leave such vitriolic phenomena behind.
An advertisement outlines Doan s Ointment as a universal skin remedy claiming to cure piles eczema itching eruptions cuts and bruises. It cites Indiana testimony from Adam Snyder and other testimonials. Also promotes quick desserts and a tragedy report about Burke, with details of a murder and a death linked to a separate item.
A colonial classified ad offers steady work for a good carpenter with four boarders preferred. It also seeks men to sell in Indiana Armstrong and Westmoreland counties an Accident and Health Insurance contract for the Great Eastern Casualty Indemnity Co of New York. Apply at 42 Oak St Indiana Pa or call.
Walter Wellman, Washington correspondent, and Frank Neyes oversee a daring expedition assignment for the Chicago Record Herald. Alberto Santos-Dumont of Paris will direct the project and pilot the airship with Louis Godard building it in Paris, aiming for completion by the end of next April.
Franklin and Venango County report the famed spendthrift Coal Oil Johnny near death. The near-centenarian, known for prodigious thrift and lavish lifestyle, leaves his memory to his wife. The tale notes his long and colorful life and the public fascination around his fortune and follies.
Workers at a brewery accepted a proposal after a one phase stoppage that demanded eight hours with free beer but without drinks elsewhere. The strike ended with an agreement to continue operations under the new terms.
A fragmented report notes unrest among window class workers in New York as wage cuts prompt vows to concede. It mentions Rae Taette and ties to a labor group led by President Patien Ua Teething Ter, with references to officials and possible industrial pressure. The piece alludes to a broader strike risk and political influence from local leaders.
An autograph album with gold inlay and hundreds of signatures from Cuban dignitaries was sent as a wedding gift to Miss Alice Roosevelt. Dr. A Mascaro, studying at the University of Pennsylvania, brought it to Philadelphia for an exhibition. After display at the Cuban consulate, locals will be invited to sign, and the album will be sent to Washington to be presented by the Cuban minister.
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