28 Jul 1916
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1916
Page
1
The text traces presidential salary debates from Washington’s era to Grant and beyond, noting proposed ranges and final figures. It cites constitutional limits, adjustments during successive terms, and later appropriations governing travel expenses and accounting rules. The fragment references law chapters and sessions, highlighting changes to the president’s annual pay and oversight.
The British Ambassador to our State Department says the modified blacklist is less obnoxious than the original, yet remains objectionable as it contravenes law and facts. He asserts the aim is to deter German benefit by restricting British capital and credit, while the government proceeds slowly.
The discussion centers on how Britain sanctions affect American firms, with officials noting that belligerent lists direct trade away from enemies to allies and neutrals. Cases from South Africa show transfers of German-linked firms’ business to English houses, raising questions about overall US impact. The excerpt ends with a literary quote on fate and misfortune.
The referee’s award for compensation to the widow of a Reading policeman is overturned after testimony fails to prove the on duty injury caused the death. Doctors cite valvular heart disease and possible gangrene but cannot confirm the accident as the cause. Also notes Washington candidate C. V. Clark’s withdrawal and resumed streetcar service reconnecting towns. highway repairs in Littlestown mark a new state role.
Travel without prep is risky and not advised. Bowler attacks are abrupt and severe, so everyone should be prepared. Information available widely but not specific to trains or steamships.
Paris dispatch reports Russian forces joining the offensive on the western front by raiding German trenches in Champagne and taking prisoners. British counterattacks continue near Pozieres Longueval and Neuve Chapelle as German assaults on Verdun and Meuse fronts are repelled with no gains.
The article notes that electric power will be used to operate the plant sections. It mentions thirty houses will be invested for employee use and outlines the plan for utility provision and accommodation for workers.
Work on eight men begins to develop coal south of Marion Center after sale of mine property. Wetzel mine expansion uses electric power with a company plant. tramway and branch line to railroad planned. Miner housing to be built on Finley Hunter land, with 30 buildings in first installment. Horatio and Adrian vacant houses moved or torn down. Shaffer oversees operations.
Weather experts report a high pressure system over the Atlantic extending to the Rocky Mountains fueling an ongoing heat wave. The East endures scorching days prompting fireside drying to combat humidity while the Mississippi Valley risks crop losses worth millions. Forecaster Frank Field warns the heat will persist through the week and likely longer.
The Westmore County Company says it will assume charge of the property around September 1 and that all the ovens will be fired as soon as the deal closes.
Miss Condrou returns to Indiana after a two week vacation near Marion Center. Mrs. C. W. McCandless of Pittsburgh hosted Miss Elizabeth Dickie of South Sixth Street. The Thomas Hikleteanad, guest at Thomas Hildebrand’s, leaves for Marion, Indiana. Clinton McAfoos, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McAfoos, Marion Center, former resident, serves with Company H Sixteenth Regiment on border duty near El Paso.
The fragment lists licenses and contractor items with prices and equipment names. It mentions individuals such as Tony Sottel and Edna Betterman, plus items like ten foot capacity equipment priced around 29 and 195 dollars, Studebaker wagons, and other machinery references from Vitleturg or similar locales.
A former plea stresses pasteurized milk to combat infantile paralysis and other diseases. It asserts pasteurization safely preserves milk’s nutrients, contrasts it with raw milk, and cites authorities praising pasteurized milk while warning against raw varieties. The piece includes magazine-style notices and summaries of other articles and features.
Ottawa July 28 reports that the German submarine Bremen had been captured and sent to Halifax were officially denied. Baltimore officials disclosed persistent rumors worried Deutsche Ost- seehler line as Deutschland sails delayed. Line officials insisted Bremen will arrive safely and no capture occurred.
Mary J. Kime transfers to James J. Back a lot in Glen Campbell for 400 dollars. Joseph IF Roset transfers to Edith May Dias a lot in Homew City for 1550 dollars. Subscribe for The Evening Gazette.
The thirtieth annual harvest home picnic will be held at the T C Warr at Richmond Pa Savan Station R P on Thursday and Friday October 10 and 11. There will be amusements dancing grounds racing and driving Indies riding matches baseball music and refreshments. Grounds available for family reunions or camping parties during the week free of charge. Concessions by Box 15 Rochester Mills.
Advertisement for new and second hand machinery including lathes drills shapers presses and grinders. Mentions garage machinery electrical motors rulers tuners bandsaws and belt grinding tools. From Bak Machinery Co Pittsburgh Pa.
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