28 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1918
Page
1
Frigid weather calls for regular meals and moderate exercise, best by brisk walking with arm swings to aid digestion. Avoid excess alcohol, keep air spare, and protect the very young and old from extreme cold, following these winter health suggestions.
The trial of Hirson, a deputy sheriff of Denver County, begins in the criminal division over the November 15, 1917 murder of Margaret Manning, a wealthy divorcee killed in the Gingrich Butter establishment. Manning sought reconciliation with the former sweetheart, who had married another rich widow, daughter of Under Sheriff Milton. Allison, Manning’s killer, is charged with homicide after initial police reports labeled the death self-inflicted.
Portland Oregon January 28 John Clark longtime St Paul Police Department executive officer and later chief special agent for the Northern Pacific Railroad and Portland dent chief officers unique distinction to take a written examination verbally due to rheumatism his write hand. He spoke his answers into a phonograph after permission from the Civil Service Board. a stenographer later transcribed his words.
In Oakland a music teacher Miss Zanette Potter growled over waiting for refreshments in a confectionery. She struck Miss Florence Shaw at the door, who filed a warrant for battery.
In Wisconsin on January 28 an American Indian on the Bad River reservation sold a half barrel of wheat grown on the allotment. He turned the proceeds over, showing patriotism and supporting Pershing. The incident underscores wartime loyalty and civic duty.
Rahab Commandery No 607 Knights of Malta Indiana PA in regular January 25 1918 meeting passed a resolution opposing granting liquor licenses in Indiana County. The item notes wartime wheat and food administration measures urging substitutions and reduced consumption, with proclamations on meatless and wheatless days and overall rationing guidance.
Washington reports the Newport Naval Torpedo Station blast that killed 12 is ruled an accident by the Naval Department per Secretary Daniels. Also includes an ad testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from J H Moore of Ost Valley Georgia claiming it cures hacking coughs.
The piece recounts the 19th century voyage of the ship Peacemaker led by Captain Girard the second and his father a Quaker elder. A German gunboat challenges them, sparking a brief skirmish defended by the elder and crew, preserving peace rather than war while the vessel sails under the American flag.
Burgess and police prepare to register all enemy aliens aged 14 and over on February 4 at the Municipal Building. Germans and Austrians receiving mail in Indiana must appear. penalties include restraint, imprisonment or removal from the United States for noncompliance.
A 15,000-ton British steamer Andania, torpedoed off the northern coast by a German submarine, remained afloat and reports indicated she would be saved. Passengers and crew abandoned ship in lifeboats and were rescued as the vessel drifted outward.
Local police report a Turkish spy suspect identified as Merkes AT Emneral in the Turkish Army. He is held pending investigation by city and federal authorities. House contents suggest German Turkish espionage links. background details are unclear due to damaged text.
Watchmakers claim watches reflect the owner by temperament and reliability. A well regulated watch signals self discipline and steadiness, while erratic behavior or poor care leads to faults. Regular habits, restraint, and prudent conduct accompany good health and steady performance.
Flower tones and floral beauty blend as master pianists perform a vivid concert. The scene promises a rainbow of sound across the footlights with delicate textures and expressive lines. A poet may respond to the bird’s medley in this artful, sensory evening.
The text presents tangled musings on divine traits and human grit, citing Byran and Tavard Taylor. It ponders life as chains of elation and the idea that deeper understanding of nature and cause reveals limits to human perception.
A humorous survey extols newspapers as versatile for daily chores. It notes they can shield surfaces under stoves, insulate ovens, and protect floors, while suggesting they extend carpet life when placed under waste bins.
Police on a Conemaugh division train arrested four men after a pocketbook containing $1 was stolen near Saltsburg. A gun was discarded during the stop and later recovered. two loaded revolvers found on two suspects. The quartet were taken to Indiana for questioning and held pending further investigation.
Health officials in towns with shortages urge citizens to conserve water until supply normalizes and filtration improves. State Banking Commissioner Lafean urges Pennsylvania residents to save and bank money to support war financing, noting thrift and patriotism while contrasting Civil War hardships. Miss Mary Agnes Sutton of Pittsburgh visits her father John Sutton.
Attorney D. G. B. Taylor and his wife were entertained by the Shakespeare Club on Friday night, enjoying a festive gathering with colleagues and local residents. The event featured readings and socializing in a customary club setting.
A fragmented reflection urges perseverance and self belief amid noisy doubt. It emphasizes confronting fear, resisting cynical habit, and trusting inner resolve to pursue brighter, better paths.
Fragmented OCR describes sailors and officers who earned Victoria Crosses in a sea battle. It mentions Lucas and CS with unclear roles, a British flagship, Jutland, and a dramatic act saving the ship by handling a shell. The text is garbled but centers on heroism at sea and historic wartime valor.
The peanut is described as a substantial food for confectioners and households, noting wide uses and a diet rich in phosphorus, iron, and minerals. The fragment discusses peanut production, diet components, and nutritional considerations with emphasis on fats and salts.
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