15 Jan 1916
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1916
Page
1
Officials urge examination of coal pricing after state tax challenged as unconstitutional. Call for refund of excess twenty-five cents a ton, with focus on Workmen’s Compensation Act costs and insurance impacts on anthracite. Local notes include shoppers in Indiana and varied town visits and meetings.
Indienne and Mrs William Sharp spent sitwidy with friends in Indiana Men Teme Riinkthbarger near Elderton spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs Hetharyne Rissel Miss Lydia Sharp was the guest for Mr and Mrs John Bracken a day recently John Russel of Idaho spent Thursday with friends at this place He left on the evening train to spend a few days with his nephew Smith Black of Chambersville The Winton Verdi Co were the entertainers for the third number of the lecture and entertainment course at Elderson Friday evening Several locals hold tickets for the course Thomas Fleming a former resident now with his daughter and son in law near Covode is visiting his brother Frank Fleming Mrs Abner Rupert of Elderton was guest of her brother and sister in law Irvin Woode Thursday evening and Friday Miss Marie Blakely returned home after a three weeks visit with her parents near Plumville
Blairsville notes report J A Fernstrom named superintendent at Columbia Plate Glass works with E A Bowers moved to Fort Plate Glass Toledo. William Sims promoted to assistant superintendent. William Montgomery leaves for Toledo. Blairsville Sanitary Co restores plant under new name Blairsville Manufacturing Co. to boost town prosperity. George Bridge suffers toe injuries from heavy casting. insurance liability noted under workers compensation.
Mrs S M Jackson widow of Col Jackson dies at her Apollo home after a lingering illness. Funeral services at the Jackson home Tuesday afternoon. She leaves two sons Frank W Jackson and Jobo Hedackson, two daughters Mrs Sterling J Mc Nees and Mrs Alexander N Stewart, and two step daughters Mrs BoA Poswnetnd and Mrs A C Hutniest.
A group of Dorset sheep from J B Hendereaniy, noted breeder in this region, starts its long journey to Greshan Oregon for breeding use. The shipment includes three rams and nine ewes, all satin and yearling, each with a hay sack and feeding instructions fixed to its crate.
Justice Charles E. Hughes told the New York State Bar Association that war survivors gain moral vigor and urged reforms in judicial procedure to simplify rules and empower expert judges. He argued for a few statutory basics, fewer tinkering rules, and stronger emphasis on professional expertise in courts.
The Million Dollar Dottxich will be the offering at the Auditor ium next Thursday evening Dec 20. It has proven to be the season’s big novelty with original music by Latin Weelyn of New York City. The production, staged by Harvey Dyer Spodey & Coy, features lavish costumes and beautiful set effects and is billed as one of the largest and best productions in town.
From scattered notes a Resting notice for Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of President Wilson, appears amid garbled text. An operation is referenced with complications, and a men’s meeting plus church services are listed. The passage also mentions new labor law provisions and injuries in early year accidents.
An outbreak of measles forces closure of about forty schools in Somerset County and surrounding districts after a teacher contracted the illness. Health officials say more than 200 students are affected as the epidemic spreads, prompting authorities to close many facilities to limit transmission.
An apparent early 20th century notice describes a young woman named Girt seeking a job, a kiss preceding an arrest, and a subsequent jail sentence. The fragmentary text references a $2,560 award, unnamed dates, and individuals including George R. and Homey.
A battered OCR fragment from a city article discusses a coal shortage impact on residents and industry. It mentions a wave of hardship, shortages of fuel and heat, and concerns over supply chains affecting daily life and regional economy. Names or clear dates are illegible.
A Mexican crowd escorted the body of Huerta through ceremonies at the farm officers vault. Civil officials and local observers attended as mourners paid respects, amid a tense public display reflecting the era’s political tensions.
Fragmentary OCR note discusses the concept of a leading nation for every era and world affairs. It mentions government departments, agents, and general support for outcomes, with nonsensical filler text interspersed throughout.
Fragmentary report notes a conflict or event at Vildtess2 Bay involving groups or individuals labeled in unclear OCR text. Mentions units or battalions and a cited name Gud Battie amid references to regional names and dates, but exact details are obscured. Further readable context is required to determine the main action.
Washington pledges support to General Carranza and urges him to pursue and punish bandits killing Americans in Mexico. An interview from New York discusses Mexican conditions, Tampico area dangers, and the broader toll on Americans, signaling continued U.S. concern and calls for order.
West Virginia reports a 90 percent drop in dipsomania since state prohibition began. Dr Guthrie, superintendent at the state hospital in Huntington, notes a 30 percent fall in cases admitted there. The medical assessment attributes the decline to prohibition measures.
A six room dwelling available for rent located at the corner of Conant and West alley is advertised by John M. Datygherty of 800 Philadelphia Street Od L Tass.
Flooding devastates the Dutch region as dykes along the Polder area give way threatening northern Totland. Reports describe towns abandoned as water breaches loom, with authorities warning of widespread danger to the Zulder coast and adjacent lands.
Two New York jewelers and their son faced trial in a United States district court on charges of operating a large scale smuggling ring. Prosecutors allege shipments of imported gems from Antwerp were routed through Montreal via a broker in a bid to dodge U.S. customs. The case details a complex scheme involving devices to move goods across the Canadian border and into the United States.
A garbled OCR passage presents a faulty question about a dating or pregnancy topic with scattered names and unclear context, yielding little coherent information beyond partially legible names and phrases.
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