27 Jan 1916
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
1
A mass meeting is set for this evening in the auditorium to raise funds for the Jewish relief fund aiding Jews in Europe’s war distress. President Jon Wilson frames Jewish Relief Day to unite Christians and Jews in compassionate action, following a national pattern of relief gatherings.
The Street Committee of the Borough council asks the city to preserve Indiana’s beauty by careful disposal of waste paper. Wet litter must be gathered and costs money. Possibly waste paper containers will appear on streets soon.
A damaged OCR fragment notes air raids on England with references to three visits by German raiders and a discussion of how the country has settled in after continued bombardment. The text is incomplete but indicates wartime air defense experiences and national resilience.
A London based summary notes German raids resume as Britain faces aerial threat. The piece cites claims of a new Fokker aeroplane with higher speed and firepower, suggesting temporary German air superiority. Allied reports show more aircraft losses, but the author expects Allies to counter. The text also criticizes wartime brutality and hints suffrage-era politics while mentioning a Belfish av ship search and Kiel harbor proximity.
Mr. Leslie Ward recalls Patti choosing dance partners at a Lancaster Gate event by a game with miniature bugles. Each man blew a note to win a waltz with the prima donna, who judged by exact pitch. Ward finally won, trembling with eagerness as applause greeted his prize.
In Century Magazine Elen Niedlay notes President Jefferson favored comfort over elegance. He joked pride costs more than bun ser and thirst and cold, living through an era when clothes shifted from velvet to practical attire. At Monticello he wore garments from several periods, layered like geologic strata.
A garbled fragment describes a tense scene where a distrustful caller confronts a businessman, warning of consequences and stirring anger among youths. The text hints at a disruptive “Youth's Companing” and a threatening exchange.
Fragmentary exchange appears to involve a character nicknamed Uncle Mose and alimony arrears. An unclear response may reflect a dialect or coded speech. Publication records show a cryptic dialogue fragment attributed to Pree Press.
John 8 Fisher of Indiana county rejects Washington talks on Penrose era anti candidate plans and says his main aim is to keep Indiana in the Republican fold while aiding party candidates. Friends dispute any bid for state treasurer and focus on auditor generalship. Harrisburg reports a May primary may decide the post. The Capitol buzz includes Governor and party leaders weighing delegates for the Republican National Convention.
In New York on January 26 Bishop Lawrence announced a census of Protestant Episcopal clergy salaries. Of 1420 active pastors, over half earn under 1500 yearly, 727 under 1000, and only a handful exceed 4000. The average is about 1200, including housing value. The bishop lamented retirement among older priests and urged a self supporting pension scheme for those over sixty.
International News Service reports a joint relief push on January 27 with no nationwide drives. The American Federation of Labor asks members to give the value of one hour of work to aid Danbury hatters facing dispossession. A separate drive supports Jews destitute in war zones as President Wilson mentions relief aims.
The readable fragments discuss disagreement and a sense of mystery about a person named Unda and a general claim that many people think differently. The text references a diner order and a chaotic exchange about feeding chicken while a customer waits for it to return. Boston appears at the end.
Immediate effect announced by Bishop Lawrence as he will temporarily suspend active duties as Bishop of Massachusetts to devote his time to raising a fund of 34 000. Ensuing coverage notes the urgency of amassing the sum so the diocese can sustain itself and continue programs.
A dense, dyspeptic pastiche blends reflections on time with a flood of clipped notices and ads. It references Maeterlinck and Gita while scattering reminders of deadlines, rental ads, and an assortment of Wanted notices for houses and a typewriter. The text mixes personal musings with commercial bulletins and catalog-like lines.
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