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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1917
Page
1
A partial lecture excerpt discusses temptations against virtue, accusing forces and men of grooming and endangering young American women. It references responsibility, danger, and the social context of a troubling period with implied moral critique. The piece lacks complete context but signals a warning stance.
Judge Augustus Hand issues sweeping order barring The Associated Press and International News Service from rewriting each other news until commercial value wanes. Court action follows claims both services used each other’s reports, with trial set for October. The ruling affects press economics and news dissemination nationwide.
Pennsylvania Railroad detective Bryne of Blairsville showed a Gazette reporter a photo of Dick McFarland claiming he shot in Strangford last year leaving him fatally wounded. Also displayed was a photo of A. B. Ruth, alleged killer at Strangford, with Bertlitian notes stating he had six prior penitentiary terms. Byrne called Ruth a regular bad man.
Messrs James Kinter Blaine Fulmer and other business visitors traveled to the county seat on Tuesday. The Kerr families hosted relatives including Mr and Mrs Charles Smyers of Saxonville and the Kerr children. Miss Elizabeth McGaughey of Indiana visited kin, while Lena Vernie and Ruth Warner from Clarksburg called on Mr and Mrs John A Campbell. Several attended a surprise party for Mrs N J Fleming in Indiana. Miss Anna Kerr, employed in Indiana, visited home over the weekend. John Wiggins and son Earl Porter Miller and Albert Wiggins also visited Indiana Saturday evening. Mrs William Rankin hosted a gathering of friends at OBE.
Mrs. Vail traveled to Yonkers to visit her son while Prof. and Mrs. Hartman drove to Bloomsburg. Several ladies attended a Missionary Convention in Clarksburg and Mrs. Earl Manners is ill. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ward Rosensteel on Tuesday. A large Ridge turnout attended a shower for Miss Rose Wray at the Wilson home. Lizzie Wilson of Buffalo visits nearby friends. Henry E. Warner, summering at Shelocta, visited his brother Prof. Warner. The community presses a 32 page booklet on Elders Ridge Vocational School, with nine photos, now available via Prof. Warner. Prof. and Mrs. Warner head to State College for a Vocational School instructors conference.
Local notes describe multiple families and individuals leaving on Sabbath for soldier service and returning from trips. Mentions of Howarth's Rocks Ridge view Camp Meeting Johnstown Vandergrift and Nant-y-Glo with visits to Johnstown and Indiana. Includes Daniel Empfield visiting parents and Lulu Lisle with Elva Moorhead visiting Dr. Stephens at home.
Washington July 17 A staff correspondent visits the war capitals and offers informal portraits of Cabinet members. She praises Secretary Lansing as polished and solicitous, Secretary Lane as entertaining, Secretary Baker as energetic but small, Josephus Daniels as pleasant yet shy, and the Navy secretary as a courteous Southern gentleman who brushes off girls.
A profile of Captain Malin Craig, General Staff Corps, born in Missouri in 1876, detailing his education at West Point and Staff College, his service in the Infantry and Cavalry, and his role on the General Staff in Washington. The piece includes observations from reporters about his personality, plus remarks on war preparations and civilian support for soldiers, including recommendations to send letters, books, and comforts via the Y.M.C.A. and Red Cross.
Transfers include John M. Mabon to Thomas J. Mab on 107 acres in West Wheatfield for 8000 dollars and Edward Beatty to Alex Thompson for 5 acres 94 1 2 perches in South Mahoning for 50 dollars J D Welback to Harry A Cline for 1 acre 98 perches in West Wheatfield at 10996 dollars Harry Vope to A W McMillen for a lot in Green totaling three hundred fifty dollars
Canton Ohio July 17 It costs more to get no divorce here now War prices for litigation have been adopted by the lawyers and general increases of 50 per cent in fees have been fixed The common undisputed divorce formerly obtainable at 25 now is 35 If it has any co respondent or similar frill attached the price of course will be more
Indianapolis July 17 Brigadier General Edward F Glenn urged American women not to help soldiers in training camps by giving aid or attention to them until they are abroad. The remark framed a broader wartime appeal to curb local support for servicemen during deployment.
A fragment from the Mebmond Times-Dispatch shows a playful exchange about biscults and editors, noting a mother’s remark on its similarity to another treat. The piece reflects lighthearted local tone and era dialogue.
Quick growing cress described as fastest sprout when planted in shallow conditions. The note mentions soil and watering basics to ensure rapid germination and compact development.
Classified notice seeking firemen at Penn Public Service Electric Plant Indiana offering good wages and an eight hour shift. Also招聘 four or five laborers to lower pipeline at $3 a day with application at Gas Office 251, and another line noting willingness to pay a good price for unspecified labor.
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