Notable deaths and strange anecdotes ripple in late 1920s report
In a Saginaw tale the death of Joe Fordney shocks locals who recall his tariff work. The piece threads oddities from Ting Fang fashions to a library sale, noting Watson's library sale to Uly G Compton and a French education use.
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Fordney
Harry B. Hunt
Joe Fordney
Sain
Ajlant
Teriff Bill
Waite Recream
Jeaders
Saginaw, Mich
Congress
Saginaw
Ape Joe
Jose
Ordney
Deaths in Punxsutawney: James Henry Black dies at 79
James Henry Black of Woodlawn Avenue dies at home after a week of illness at age 79. Born in Indiana County near Rochester Mills, he was a son of Porter and Mary Black and spent most of his life there. He attended public school, was a devoted father and husband, and is survived by siblings and several daughters and sons.
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Punxsutawnet
James Henry Black
Woodlan Avenne
Indiana County
Rochester Mills
Porter
Mary Black
Caron
Frank Back
Mia
Cora Mathew
DuBois
Ruth Guilek
Ernest Black
Clearfield
Mina Borts
Anna
Buterbaugh’s Favorite Quinsy Tonic for Sore Throat
Advertises a quinsy and sore throat medicine named Buterbaugh’s Favorite, claiming many customers were cured after fair trials. Sold at all drug stores.
Fourth Vacancy in the Cabinet Faces Possible Shifts
The article lists potential successors to Justice McKenna as he prepares to retire. Warren is praised for political and diplomatic service and may win cabinet consideration. Other names mentioned include James M. Beck, Robert Prentice, Frank S. Dietrich, and Wilbur. Some officials reportedly disapprove of Navy leadership under Secretary Wilbur.
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Page
McKenna
Warren
James M. Beck
Department
Robert Prentice
Theachusetts Supreme Court
Frank 8. Deitrich
United States
District of Idaho
Borah
Secretary of
Bullet Squeezed From Heart, Survives in Chicago
A Christmas Eve suicide attempt ends with surgeons at County Hospital removing a home made bullet from Max Peck’s heart. They opened his chest, used pressure to extract the projectile, paused its beating, then returned it to place. Peck survived and may recover with ongoing care.
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Chicago
Max Peck
Peck
Feck
Pianist Here Thursday Eve From City Department Of Music
A Herald Tribune review lauds Miss Stroud for a lucid Bach Partita and strong technique. Reserved seat orders are taken by telephone through Mr Bartholomew at the Department of Music. The seating chart will be available at Pioneer Music House on Wednesday, January 7.
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Herald Tribue
Charred remains of Luigi Noschese eyed for dissection
In Ellwood City and New Castle, authorities seek funds to have the charred mass believed to be Luigi Noschese's torso examined by experts. Doctors disagree on whether the remains are human or canine after two playmates found the blackened flesh in a burned car. A possible socketed bone and missing head and limbs complicate identification.
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New Castle
Luigi Noschese
Elwood City
West Penn Hospital
Pittsburgh
Lawrence County
Ellwood City
Luigi Noschesso
Luigi
Senate vote on postal wage bill stalls at impasse
The Senate debate on the postal wage bill pits Sen Reed Republican of Pennsylvania and Sen Wadsworth Republican of New York against the Presidents plan. Supporters pledge they can win enough votes to override a veto while critics accuse the White House of shifting issues and delaying action on living wages for postal workers. Democrats warn against altering the bill for revenue via higher postal rates.
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Reed
Republican
Pennsylvania
Wadsworth
Fengblican
New York
Hiram W. Johnson
California
United States
Coolidge
Copeland
Democrat
White House
Marmola tablets promise easy fat loss in ads
Classified ad touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a modern, effortless fat reduction method requiring no dieting or exercise. Claims include steady weight loss, no flabbiness, and 100 percent better feelings, with price one dollar per box from Marmola Company in Detroit.
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General Motors
Detroit
Mich
Practical Soul Encounters Mysterious Ofient Region
A dialogue between a impressionable young woman and a practical man recalls the eerie Ofient region famed for its dust of centuries and a spirit of the past. The woman asks about the place and the man candidly replies with a striking remark on its hotels.
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Athrob
wRinningham Age Hered
Pinchot’s Choice Faces Dry Vote Rift in House
The Philadelphia contest for speaker echoed the wet and dry clash as Gov. Pinchot backed Goodnough. A Philadelphia bloc aligned with Bluett’s rival Elwett, while Indiana and Jefferson reps voted Goodnough. Pinchot’s veto power hangs on a 58 vote strength, with new alliances forming among Ware Grundy Leslie and Oliver to sustain the dry policy.
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Pate
Philadelphia
House
Goodnough
Pinchot
Bluett
Washington
Biuett
Indiana and Jefferson
Elder
Peeler
Charles 2
Griffith
Charles H. Irvin
Mr. Goodnough
Thomas Elwett
Pinchott
Ware
Joseph Grundy
Max G. Leslie
George 8
German Market Improves Says Berlin Attache Herring
Washington reports that German investments remain short term with uncertainty over taxation and transfer payments under the Dawes plan. Herring notes easier money, higher car loadings, and rising stock prices but no progress toward a Franco German steel syndicate or exchange deals. Domestic demand boosts production while export orders lag. An expanded market for American goods is anticipated.
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Washington
Germany
Department of Commerce
Herring
Berlin
Department
New Yorker Ettlinger Arrested in Berlin for White Slavery
Berlin police arrested Herr Ettlinger alias Mr Ettlinger from New York on charges of white slavery after uncovering numerous fiancées who paid him large sums under false pretenses. He claimed ownership of marble works in Colorado and American boxing honors. He was knocked out when police tested his boxing powers and investigators noted he spoke no English.
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Berlin
Herr Ettlinger
Mr. Ettlinger
New York
Ettlinger
Colorado
Letters of administration for Clair Joine estate
Attorney notice announces letters of administration for the estate of Clair Joine, late of Indiana Borough. Proclaiming that all persons having claims against the estate must present them promptly for settlement and all debts are to be paid.
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Hl Aliller
ATATE
Clair Joine
Indiang Roray B
Rettaoe
Thogg
Indiana Visitors Streak Through Local Biz and Schools
Indiana business visitors and travels dominate a local page. Notables include Harbison of Blake vile Tes ctlinons, Harry Berry of Homer City American, Carson Johnson of Shelocta, and John Warner the County Agent all seen in town. Educators Raymond Moorhead and Laura Myers head to Muskingham and Carnegie respectively, while Miss Blanche St Clair teaches Latrobe.
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Harry Berry
Homer City
Indiana
Useless Horse Humanely Killed in Pittsburgh Story
A near blind aged horse, deemed useless to its owner, wandered to Woodville County Home Farm and was humanely euthanized after failing to recover. The case highlights neglect and the limits of care for an animal at the end of its life.
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Pittsburgh
Woodville
Hurmanely
State Farm Show Highlights and Attendance Figures
The report outlines attendance figures and topics from the State Farm Products Show in Harrisburg, noting farmers from Indiana County and exhibitors including potatoes oats beans and cattle. It mentions reduced fare certificates for travel to the poultry exhibit and details about the upcoming Extension Conference at State College January 12 16 with County Agent J W Warner attending.
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Peene
Harrisburg
Dane Sofeld
Indiana
Geanty
T. A
State College
J. W. Warner
Ee Extension Department
Train Hits Auto Injuring Three People
A rear coach struck an automobile, flinging it to the bank and overturning it. Neighbors helped Mr. White and his daughters, with doctors tending injuries and Miss Gertrude White taken to a home for further care. The crash caused by the speeding train could have been catastrophic.
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Bo My. White
White
Uriah Smeltner
Gertrude White
Gladys White
Crab’e Keen Watch for Enemies
Fiddler crsha of the Philippines display keen eyes while scanning the landscape for signs of enemies such as snakes skunks frogs toads and fishes. They stand alert for fifteen minutes at a time and retreat quickly if disturbed yet wave their big claw when angered by intruders.
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Fiddler Crsha
Philippines
Erah
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Tven
Beccai
Ting Fang
U. S
Amerien
Yea
Fincess
Indies
America
Senator Watson
Georgins
Uly G Compton
Miami
Fla
Watson
Grever
Wees
Pathe Goines
Hope-Jones
Miss Leydie
E. H. Lindley
Kansas University
State Board of Administration
Lindley
Wim Schalnle
Renee Mae
Jenvarg
Senate
Gazette
Sabah
Harbison
Blakevile Tes
Carson Johnson
Shelocta
Charles Carroll
Emorynville
W. Va
John Warner
Iairsvile
J. Boyle
Wehrum
Carlton Brown
Youngstown
Ohio
Tom Jones
Ernest
Joseph Gilhooly
Toledo
American Flint Glass Workers Union
Raymond Moorhead
Albert S. Moorhead
Muskingham College
Gill McCrae
Brushvalley
Laura Myers
Carnegie
Jennie H. Dinsmore
Punxsy
C. C. Dinsmore
Oak Street
A. W. Diven
Martins Ferry
W. T. Wilson
T. C. Bothell
Creekside
Chris Stamles
Guy Lingenfelter
Rossiter
Heed
Glenn Clark
Muskingum College
Lewis G
Mrs. Clark
Mr. Clark
Blanche St. Clair
Latrobe
Herman Watson
A. B. Agnew
Templeton
Israel Walker
Armstrong Township
C. M. Smith
Plumville
Misa Clare Mack
Barnesboro
J. O. Henderagn
John Figher
Albert
Deckers Point
Blairsville
Evening Gazette
Mary Ethel Anderson
Church Street
Misa Adeline Hepfler
Ethel Andersen
RADIO
Utility Electric CO
George T. McHenry, Mgr
Phila
Payton
Echophone
Fateond
Vatley
Savin
Armstrong
Afbrose
Rabbite
Ind
Shildres
Adele
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