29 Jan 1917
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1917
Page
1
The article details Mothers Assistance in Pennsylvania, noting most beneficiaries are widows from mills and factories. It cites 1,851 cases, with occupations of the deceased husbands and causes of death, plus an analysis of widow duration and family adjustments.
The Walsh resolution offers a March fourth adjournment angle on cloture attempts to end unlimited Senate debate. It notes the Senate as a continuing body, Jefferson’s rules, and contrasts Senate power with Britain’s House of Lords, stressing the need for two thirds to block legislation.
Two men lay mortally wounded in a boarding house after a night of heavy drinking. Farnello and Barr were transported to Memorial Hospital in Johnstown with Barr in critical condition, a bullet reportedly lodged in his bladder. Police suspect a Blackhand link and a wider vengeance plot connected to a recent Lucerne killing.
The article notes expected fierce debate in the Senate over a bill to broaden state police powers. It also reports that the Flood Control Committee, chaired by Health Commissioner Dixon, splits on priorities including five bills for the session a $50,000 viral survey if matched by federal funds and a $250,000 topographical survey. Western members push immediate flood action while others consider conservation districts and constitutional concerns.
A narrator recalls a Long Island bungalow party where guests wore gems and fine gowns, but one guest Ethel outshines with simple elegance. The piece argues against heavy jewelry, praising natural charm and a wholesome life, urging eyes as the true adornment.
Rioters burned, with reports that American soldiers photographed women bathing and released the images. Women gathered on the Mexican side, blocking a bridge and holding up streetcars for hours.
The article notes that small coal operations face rising dissatisfaction and strikes spreading to larger mines with annual contracts. Demand for 60 percent more real cannot be met due to car shortages and labor scarcity, raising costs for miners and manufacturers.
War bulletin reports the Verdun front has seen the fiercest fighting for a full day with French forces failing to seize German positions on Hill No 304 west of the Meuse. Paris reports German troops in upper Alsace attempting to penetrate French beaches but being repulsed. London notes Laurentic sunk off the Irish coast after a mine or submarine strike. 12 officers and 109 men saved, captain Reginald Norton among survivors. The Laurentic, a White Star Dominion line liner, had served in Canadian trade and was built with twin propulsion and multiple passenger classes.
Reports from Jamaisy 2 indicate a merchant ship overdue after a voyage, with Kastyrn' Pdrvarding Company officials who went to New London last week returning to New York. Unconfirmed chatter claims the vessel was captured by a British light cruiser and towed to Pembroke naval dockyard in South Wales.
New York banker Pliny Tisk denied any connection to Secretary McAdoo or the President’s son in relation to the peace note leak. He testified before the Rules Committee as evidence from Thomas W. Lawson’s Washington testimony was read. Fisk declared no meeting occurred and he did not know McAdoo well.
Artie Queer aged 11 was sentenced in Morgan va for firing five buildings in Mt Pleasant. He admitted the acts in court, was observed to show little concern, and questions of his mental fitness were raised. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Queer of Mr Pleasant. The case drew no friends aside from the informing constable. Assistant District Attorney Burton led the Commonwealth case.
Mrs Margaret Ann Moorhead marked her 75th birthday with a quiet family dinner at the home of her son A Ralph Moorhead on West Church street. Attendees included relatives from Clarion Princeton Latrobe Pittsburgh Chicago Exie and Indiana.
Attorney and Mr J Elder Peelar of Philadelphia report their son Murray Peelar, a student at Washington & TeRexaan College, has been elected chairman of the Junior Prom Committee for the annual College event set for Friday evening March 30 at the college in Philadelphia.
All members and friends of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union are urged to attend the monthly meeting this evening. The gathering will be held in their hall on Church Street starting at seven o clock.
William Lard as administrator of the estate of Mariteoot William Lisard deceased announces letters of administration granted. Persons indebted to the estate must pay promptly and those with claims should present them to William Lard at the New Brighton address care of Harry Calhoun attorney.
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