18 Jan 1930
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1930
Page
1
The public health service and private medical scientists across the country are conducting a systematic influenza study to isolate the germ and develop serums. Government experts expect germ isolation and vaccines within years, noting influenza’s varied forms and its greater challenge than older well defined diseases.
The Nevada Senator Key Pittman residence on Ridge Road was destroyed by a blaze early today. Three firefighters were injured lightly. the roof was blown off after an explosion of undetermined origin.
The Interstate Commerce Commission edges toward approving consolidations as Wabash and Pittsburgh and West Virginia withdraw opposition to Baltimore and Ohio control of Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh. The B&O plan faces antitrust scrutiny as the commission eyes rectifying holding company control across Western Maryland Wabash Tehigh Valley lines and Pennsy interests. The inquiry into holding companies like Alegheny and Pennead Co. is also planned.
American delegates express pessimism about the accord while most believe the conference overall achieved some result. The issue left lingering questions about future cooperation and signaling limits of the agreement.
Indiana Y Varsity split a weekend, losing to Greensburg 83-29 on the road, then defeating undefeated New Kensington on their floor. Miller led Indiana with 12 points while Abraham topped New Kensington with 11 as Indiana claimed a hard fought late victory amid rough play.
American and British plans on extending limits under the Washington treaty aim to save three quarters of a billion dollars over ten years. Secretary Stimson defends battleships as the navy’s infantry while opposing a swift abolition. Prime Minister MacDonald signals cautious openness to eventual reductions. Delegates gather at Downing Street as talks continue with France Italy and others.
Grands of Italy arrived last night while French Foreign Minister Aristide Briand is due tonight. Premier Andre Tardieu, head of the French delegation, is to arrive tomorrow for the meetings.
London reports hinge on American delegation women from wives to secretaries. Critics compare English and American typists noting fashion and complexion, with praise for older American women and playful jabs at English styles. An American stenographer’s quip about the Prince of Wales’s Africa trip adds light relief.
Reports say the Pennsylvania officer grieving over State Highway Patrol trooper Brady Paul turned to religion for comfort. She reportedly wrote a letter replying to a Mr. and Mrs. Davyson, stating she would find courage to proceed despite the tragedy.
A letter postmarked in Phoenix shows a woman thanking a mysterious couple and signing as the "Briggey Woman" amid a shooting case. Glen Dague admitted his identity, confirming the trio’s ties as they faced arraignment and $15,000 bail each. State Inspector James Smith was visiting locally.
W S Cousins reports a volatile week end with widespread losses in industrial, utility, and speculative stocks. U S Steel fell to 167 1 2 amid employee stock allotments at 169, while Fox Film dropped to 18 before rallying above 20. Utilities slumped with American Waterworks and American Gas pressured, and General Motors steadied near 8 1 2. Oil shares held firm as tobacco issues led a late recovery. overall markets showed tentative revival signals per Dun’s and Bradstreet.
A long list of church notices outlines worship times and activities across numerous denominations. Highlights include Presbyterians at 11:00 and 7:30, United Presbyterian morning service at 9:45, and various programs such as Sabbath School, Bible School, Youth and missionary discussions. Evangelistic services run nightly, with special singings and sermons noted for several congregations. The article also lists names of pastors, churches, and topics for morning and evening services.
The Gold Star Mother bill to assist widows and mothers of World War soldiers would be amended to cover ill pilgrims. The amendment adds “unless ill or unavoidably detained” to extend stays beyond two weeks if health requires. Secretary of War Surrey urged the change for feeble mothers needing hospitalization.
Frigid Arctic air smashed records across the middle west and mountain states as temperatures plunged to extreme lows. Basin Montana logged 65 below, International Falls 42 below, and Des Moines 20 below, amid a blizzard and widespread livestock losses. Rescue efforts and flood fears accompanied the severe weather, with crews battling subzero conditions to aid marooned families and protect water supplies.
The Pandorean club of Indiana High School will present its annual Revue in the auditorium Friday evening January 24 at eight o'clock. The program features original acts and specialty numbers including an Indian musical comedy with dances songs and costumes a college life spoof titled A Song of Seniors and a modern grand finale themed around Some thing American Miss America will appear though she is Only Making Believe the act’s theme song. A Meller Drummer farce and specialty dances round out the show. Tickets are at Trainer's Drug Store or Hall's Book Store.
United States Attorney George B. Q. Johnson denied reports that he ordered the arrest of Al Capone upon the gang chief's release from a Philadelphia penitentiary. Capone may be freed in two weeks after a year in prison for gun carrying. contempt proceedings begun about a year ago are still pending, but no government action has been indicated.
A list of Friday visitors and local officials in Indiana details tax collectors, merchants, doctors, farmers, and residents from Green, Greenock, Canoga, Centre, Homer City, Punxsutawney, and surrounding areas. Notables include Harry P. Young, J. A. Dixon, Mrs. Mary H. McGaughey, Fred Hare, and Paula Leonard, among others, with several attending in town business and social calls.
The revival series in Everybody's Mission closes Sunday night with Evangelist Charles Mourer preaching Saturday on Seven Reasons Why Jesus Christ Must Come Back to Earth Again. Sunday features three services at 10:00, 1:45 Sunday School, 3:15 preaching, and 7:30 Evangelist Motrer on The Great White Throne Judgment with a self composed song The Bible On Trial. Last chance to attend, arrive early for a seat.
Bert's ten pin team lost to Punxsutawney by 64 pins in a three game series at Bart's Place last night. Punxsutawney totaled 2504 with Indiana Ryla Medlis Lentz Sadler and Bloser leading the way. Bert's squad featured Dail Bracken Bert Red and Strote for Indiana.
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