Second Robbery Fire Damages Gordon's Store Room
A fire in the Gordon's Inc store room in the Herrick Building caused $10,000 to $15,000 in damage. Fire crews battled the blaze for about an hour while C K Ellsworth, employed by the Gordon's receiver, discovered the fire and attempted to combat it with buckets. Smoke also flowed from nearby Heagy's Drug Store as firefighters worked to control the spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon's, Inc
Herrick
C.K. Ellsworth
Seventh Street
Lews Shapiro
Pioneer Music
Ilouge
Schick Test For Diphtheria At Ward Schools
Children who received toxin antitoxin last spring may take the Schick Test to prove immunity. On Monday at 9:00 Dr. Rink and several nurses will test Third Ward pupils who had toxin antitoxin. Tuesday at 1:00 the crew will reach Second Ward School with nurses McGinity Bery Svanov and others assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schick
Rink
Staugenhaupt
Lulu Moorhead
Frank McGinnty
Parent-T
Third Ward
Second Ward
Leark
McGinity
Bery Svanov
New Century Club Meeting in WoC Tonight
The public is invited to a Guest Night at T, U% Hall in WoC on Monday at 8. Guest speaker Mrs Edwin Miller of Pittsburgh will discuss Better Magazines. Musical interludes by Miss Andrew Meade. Evening organized by Mrs H T Brody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Century Club
Woc. T
Mre
Edwin Miller
Pittsburgh
Hetter
Andrew Meade
H. T. Brody
Earthquake Claims Many in Oaxaca and Mexico City
A severe earthquake sweeping 14 states killed dozens and levelled most buildings in Oaxaca and Mexico City. Early reports cite 15 to 25 deaths locally, with higher tolls feared as casualties rise. A medical convoy hurries from Mexico City to the stricken city to aid the injured amid cold conditions and widespread panic. General Evaristo Perez reports near total destruction and personal losses, including his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Oaxaca
Mexico
Evaristo Perez
Pascual Ortiz Rubio
Darrow and MacGowan Debate Religion in Pittsburgh
In a snappy exchange, Clarence Darrow and Dr. Robert MacGowan argued religion, heaven, and free will. Darrow mocked heaven as fanciful while MacGowan labeled Darrow an atheist, praising belief and charging a religious complex in Darrow.
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Darrow
MacGowan
Pittsburgh
Jan
Clarence Jaarrow
New Haven
Conn
Robert MacGowan
Darow
Nye seeks $50,000 to extend campaign inquiry
In Washington on January 16, the Nye campaign expenditure committee fights for emergency funds to continue probing senatorial campaigns last summer and fall. The Senate adopted a motion with an amendment delaying further investigations to the first legislative day next January. Nye recalled subpoenaed witnesses from Pennsylvania as he pressed auditors for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haliet
Washington
Nye
Senate
Pierce Miller
INS
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
Davis-Brown
Senate Audit and Control Committee
Moses
New Hampshire
Deneen
Ilinois
Youth Chokes Woman to Death in Garage Killing
Chicago police hunt a youth about twenty after Miss Eppie B. Moss, 41, was slain in a garage. Three friends pursued the assailant who left a sash weight cord looped around her throat. Coroners say death was by strangulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Eppie B. Moss
Miss Moss
Borgia Commutation Recommended By Pardon Board
Harrisburg January 16 An INS report says the State Pardon Board recommended commuting the minimum sentence of Frank Borgia sentenced for first degree murder in Indiana County The case arose from the killing of a boarder at the Borgias home who Mrs Borgia alleged had attacked her husband was at work A plea for commutation was filed at the December session
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
INS
Frank Borgia
Indiana County
State
Borgia
College Club With Miss Coe and Lanterns Dinner
A terse society blurb notes the College Club hosted Miss Coe at the home of Marvelite Car on North Sixth Street with a festival of Lanterns in celebration of the Chinese New Year. Decorations included Chinese lanterns and streamers, reflecting a festive mood after the usual dinner at Yellow Lantern Tet Room. The event highlighted community greeting by Erna Sew Barber Shop and local services at Hobson’s Pure Food and Neat Market.
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College Club
Marvelite Car
North Sixth Street
Howe
Erna
State Trooper Loses Badge Identifies Missing Emblem
Trooper 8. B. Orbin of the local State Police sub station searches the Rose Tea Room on South Tenth Street for his badge number 3472 stamped Pennsylvania State Police with the state seal. Readers urged to notify the sub station or call 64 if found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Orbin
Rose Tea Room
South Tenth Street
Pennsylvania
Orbin
Minister Made Scout Emeritus At Annual Meet
The eleventh annual Indiana County Boy Scout Council banquet and meeting at the First Presbyterian Church social hall drew honor guests Rey. Z. Norman Hunter and Mrs. Hunter of Avalon. Associate Regional Scout Executive Lee Callahan of Philadelphia spoke. The dinner followed by music from the Boy Scout orchestra led by William Beck, featured boys ages 10 to 14 in their debut performance amid applause. President H. Clair Fleming presided over the business portion with minutes read by Secretary Ralph Harrison.
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Indiana County Boy Scout Council
First Presbyterian Church
Rey. Z. Norman Hunter
Hunter
Avalon
Lee Callahan
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
District of Columbia
George Jones
William Beck
H. Clair Fleming
Ralph Harrison
Going at High Speed on Home Stretch Today
A rush to meet the least schedule as the final countdown begins within 24 hours. Key winning leads are expected to emerge as authorities push toward the upcoming effective date.
Gazette Circulation Campaign Push Seeks Subscriptions
Candidates in the Gazette's fourteen thousand circulation expansion drive intensify efforts through Saturday night to maximize new subscriptions. With $100 prize for the top new sign-ups, campaigns leverage public support and neighborhood networks as the final week approaches the closing hour. Headquarters stay open to nine with postmark deadlines for Saturday mail-ins and urged in-person reporting.
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the Gazette
Basket team in death escape Brackenridge incident
Four youths, two boys and two girls, were hospitalized after a car wreck in Brackenridge Pennsylvania. Their vehicle plunged from a slag embankment into the Allegheny River, an apparent miracle escape reported by INS. Their rescue followed a 20 foot fall into the water.
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Brackenridge
Allegheny River
Orphan School Pupil Killed in Accident
A pupil at New Kensington Orphan School was struck by a moving tram near Selwefer's public road and died at the scene. Coroner Charles X reported the death as an accident with investigation ongoing. The school, located on Stairs road, announced a drawing contest and encouraged community members to recruit new students.
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New Kensingtos
Atlee Sufey
New Rensuncen
Selwefer
Poubgke
Chad
S.strog
Charles
Corener
Colaen
Pinchot cites graft as Philadelphia vow to end it
Governor elect Pinchot told 300 Philadelphia business leaders at a Chamber of Commerce banquet that the city faces a choice between reform and remaining under a corrupt political machine. He urged removing corruption to ensure honest growth and steady business expansion in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Select Pinchot
Pinchothese
Philip H. Gadson
Chamber of Commerce
Pinchot
Tendon String Quartet to Open at Presbyterian Church
The Tendon String Quartet, featured by the Indiana Community Conservation Association, will open at the Presbyterian Church this Friday at 8 30 p m. The ensemble is highly recommended and a merit program is planned for the members.
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Tendon
Indiana Community Convert Association
Opgan
Presbyterian Church
Commencement at Local College in Indiana County
Following invocation by Rev W. Shane the Mid Year Commencement of the State Teachers College was held in the college auditorium. Dr Charles R Foater presented diplomas and degrees to graduates from Indiana county area as the college orchestra and chorus provided musical selections.
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8. W. Shane
Se United Presbyterian Church
J. Charles F. Maxwell
Westmoreland County
State Teachers’ College
Charles R. Foater
Indiana County
Recreation Hall
Myra Gertrude Strela
Marion Center
Velma Elizabeth Barkley
Livermore
Violet Mary Craig
Dorothy Elinor Hand
Orveta
Minnie McClelland
Punxsulawney
Wilda Elizabeth Lenhart
Emma Teresita Abele
Johnstown
Faye Loella Oldham
Hensburg
Nellie Margaret Empfield
Homer City
Bruelah Heatrica Harwick
Waller
Elda Elvtra McCurdy
Indiana
R. D
Florence Gertrude Mitchell
Hrushvalley
Mar. Baret Ruth Taylor
Cenemaugh
Governor Fisher on brief visit to Indiana
Governor John S. Fisher arrived from Harrisburg last night and left this morning for the Capital City to arrange resuming residence in Indiana after four years at the Harrisburg mansion. Also listed is a Plymouth four door sedan for sale by Meo Grogor & Thomas Indiana with a new car guarantee and right price.
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John S. Fisher
Harrisburg
Indiana
MeoGrogor & Thomas
Penelec Mine Teams Complete Safety Training Program
Penelec No 5 mine in Seward completed an accident prevention course under US Bureau of Mines guidance. About 50 workers including officials, sleet hands, motormen, bosses, and trainees from state exams attended, with a meeting held midweek. Trainer was Kbs Marshal from Pittsburgh aided by a US Bureau of Mines engineer.
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Penelec
Gan and Electric System
Sewiard
United States Bureau of
Mies
Seward
Pevelee
el le Yrounger
K.bs
Marshal O
Pittsburgh
Eseletant Mideng
Marekall Uh
Climbing Roses Play Provoked Mixed Reactions at Dorm Event
A dramatic club presentation titled Climbing Roses at the campus venue drew mixed reviews. The cast featured Peggy Comet as the central figure, with Jean Ayera and Whitmyre among others delivering notable performances. The piece explored class snobbery and self-importance, provoking debate over the use of a gun motif in the young performers’ portrayal.
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Uee
Ducuis
Oe Dramatic Club
Peggy
Jean Ayera
Mae
Whitmyere
Havel Sommer
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Gordon’s. Inc
Ugly Blaze
NEW Century
City
McGregor & Thomas
Prober
Solons
Capitol Notes
Boy Scouts
Stahura's
Fred‘ Koozer
Murphy Bldg
Miss Coe
Jesrie
H.W. Rooms & Son
Phila
Resum
Ito Streavas
J. Norman Hunter
Iain W. C. Leech
Local College
Seward Group
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