22 Jul 1916
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1916
Page
1
Smith as manager and editor reviews civic rates amid budgeting concerns. Officials consider adjustments to property and service charges while newsroom roles align on coverage priorities for city council actions.
The text outlines the Greenbackers formation in 1876, their convention, and nominee Peter Cooper. It notes state support in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, and overall national votes near 85,000, with later shifts naming the National Party. It mentions James Weav of Iowa and 1880, and Amos Kendall Butler of Massachusetts as later nominees with rising totals.
The Workmen's Compensation Board prefers periodical payments over lump sums for widows and orphans. Chairman Mackey explains this aligns with the statute's benevolent purpose, keeping funds for child support and preventing misapplication. The board acts as insurer, ensuring payments unless unusual circumstances arise, with safeguards against commutation.
A survey shows Washington Chicago lead with mayors earning 19000 and 19000 a year respectively, while New York follows at 15000. Other cities like Philadelphia Boston St Louis Newark Cincinnati Cleveland and Pittsburgh pay 10000, Indianapolis Seattle 7500, and many towns 5000 to 6000. Aldermen salaries listed per city, with broad use of commission forms in some municipalities.
In a Zuciel University project three professors, led by Professor Saterbuck, report progress on prosthetic hands. They claim advances in nerve and tendon control may soon enable usable artificial hands, though practical devices are not yet ready. Grass Grows In Tree Near Wetmore Yard as elm roots nurture hardy shoots while locals expect better luck with the strange greenery.
A social survey in Belleville reveals audience interest in motion pictures surpassing church activities. The data show year 105,000 attendees at movie showings, 8,090 church services, 12,400 county fairs and farmers institutes, 5,40 Chautauqua events, and 2,570 ball games.
Fragment suggests a dispute over using the phrase Votes for Women. Mentions suffragists and a move to a headquarters and a bird store. Unable to derive a clear action, date, or named individuals from readable text.
A foggy, garbled reminiscence blends tales of an early airship misadventure with rumors of a Peruvian River of Horror. The piece cites explorers like Giles and Vui, describing gas supplies, propulsion debates, and exotic locations, while weaving legends of savage tribes and distant rivers.
A readable fragment describes a fish named Yhern or the butterman off the Scottish coast, noted for its strange singing throat sounds when netted. It mentions Yuoughies, a catch sometimes taken, and a chorus of shore sounds. A comparison mentions a singing mussel from Ceylon.
Fragmented text references Sheen's Two Perquisites, sleop dan Chuck, and a Petriuite of artists needing Wash tag. Mentions Wis Gillet rt, Wa Pot veegite, and Fabious painters Juve, with garbled phrases about shells and clothiles. No clear event or outcome.
Fragmented OCR-like text mentions names such as Melanie Kurt and Andrew Musial amid garbled phrases about Brunhilde and a diamond ring. No clear event, location, or outcome is discernible from the readable lines.
A garbled historical fragment discusses a sobriquet related to Aviva and early 19th century figures, noting a panel on public safety items. It recalls remarks about Hickory likeness and pedestrian powers, with references to a figure observed as tough as hickory and a wife described in a deceptive context.
A constable halts a runaway horse after detaining it with a crowded crowd nearby. The animal was dragged a considerable distance before stopping.
Seven men injured in a powder flareup at Kenvil Nyda last night were brought to Mortaltown for medical care today. One remains in serious condition. Reports from the scene describe chaotic explosions and unclear cause as investigators work.
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