31 Jul 1924
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1924
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text outlines city advertising rates and notices from City Hall. It mentions circulation, display ads, and rate structures for various public notices. Names and precise figures are unreadable, but the piece centers on official pricing and publication guidelines.
Democratic supporters promote Signa portents and symbols linking Davis to a preordained presidency. Campaign contributors pour funds into Victory Clubs, with Cordell Hull passing party control to Clem Shaver. Hull and Shaver claim strong democratically raised funds, aiming to mobilize up to half a million names for November 4.
The article notes Senate filing as contributors to the Davie-Bryan campaign and praises Bert New of the Democratic National Committee for maintaining a massive political card index with over 750,000 names. It contrasts party economy under Hull, citing costs of San Francisco 1920 and the 14 day New York convention, implying tighter management and debt reduction strategies.
A heavy weather day saw one of the largest swimmer gatherings at the Y pool. The Y offers four free swims each morning last week and this, with Roy's Secretary J W Everett supervising as youths enjoy laughter and merriment in cool waters.
Atlantic City meeting of the American Federation of Labor executive council favors endorsing the La Follette Wheeler third party bid. Labor chiefs reportedly will urge federation members to support the Progressive ticket, amid cautious public comment from La Follette handlers. Philadelphia report: 16 year old John Giba dies after being accidentally stabbed by his sister Mary with scissors at St. Luke's Hospital. The girl held at the house of detention.
Miss Rawson the librarian enables library equipment to function well as remodeling nears, aiming for a more useful building for the community. A proposed balcony on the First National Bank site is discussed along with a third rail idea for comfort during the steam shovel view. The Indiana County Street Railways Company completes repairs on Morrow Street with new ties rails and paving. street now open.
Peggy Joyce claims her brief marriage to a count involved a ten thousand dollar transfer and argues the count’s title was not intended as a formal asset. She recounts joking exchanges with a hairdresser and presents herself as Miss Joyce seeking the money.
Committee number 1 of the allied reparations conference has reached agreement on the French compromise proposals for a proposed 200 million dollar loan to Germany. The proposals await approval by the conference and international bankers. The British amendment was withdrawn.
Local shop advertising a selection of fishing rods reels minnows nets baits flies camping outfits tents stoves beds chairs guns revolvers watches compasses for outdoor enthusiasts. Prices and stock vary by model and season.
Miss Pietina Maria Carcelli wed Joseph Bl vanity Van ity at St Louis Roman Catholic Church Lucementines in an 8 o clock ceremony attended by family and friends. Bride wore white crepe de chine with a white hat and carried white roses. Maid of honor was Mrs Mario Carcelli sister-in-law. best man Nicholas Vanity. A wedding breakfast followed and the couple will honeymoon in Atlantic City New York and Niagara Falls before settling in Homer City after September 1.
The exchange among Judge Caverly Clarence Darrow and Crowe over admissibility of alienist testimony delays the trial. Darrow questions prior insanity pleas while Crowe defends common law requiring a jury to hear sanity evidence as Marshall resumes reading laws from various jurisdictions.
After the Richmond departed for Reykjavik the aviators and their planes were delayed by fog. The crew reported the machines were overhauled and in fine condition after the coast trip from Brough. A fisher folk crowd watched from shore as fishing boats moved in the bay and young sailors leaned on deck rails.
New York July 81 INS reports Harry Mack 85, a stock broker, accidentally killed himself in his West 58th Street apartment in the presence of his fiancée Peggy Cook of Philadelphia. He had pressed a revolver to his temple to demonstrate a discharge, the fiancée told police during the incident.
A banquet at Brack's Doelen and Hotel den Paya Bas dressed fifty American delegates in flags for the Fourth of July. Festivities featured menus, a Star Spangled Banner performance, and speeches by Consul Mahin and Rev. Cole. The roll call honored states and even delegates from Canada and Cuba. The celebration linked Pilgrim history with the voyage to Amsterdam and visited the Church of the Pilgrim Fathers in Delft.
A compiled schedule shows multiple stations including KDKA WKRC WCAP WHAS WMC WLW and WSAI airing baseball scores musical programs and weather forecasts from 6 p m through late evening. The notice also includes an unrelated consumer ad for Mayr's Wonderful Remedy claiming health benefits and a refund offer.
Harrisburg reports Dr. J Moore Campbell warns unvaccinated residents to take precautions as summer smallpox cases rise. He notes thirteen deaths this year, mostly near Pittsburgh and Pottsville, and urges widespread vaccination to avert a potential winter epidemic. Vaccination clinics have expanded throughout the western state.
Washington July session urged the Department of Labor to deport Angel Luis Firpo, a South American prize fighter, on grounds tied to Blanca Lourdes who traveled with him from Buenos Aires. Ganon Ghase of New York argued Firpo planned to press President Coolidge to send him home.
Salvagers at Scapa Flow in Scotland face seven years of work to raise the sunken German fleet amid seven-year estimates. Divers battle heavy marine growth and difficult ship positions like the Sydnitz as they clear ooze and sand, with many vessels in complex angles. Million-dollar plan in Bethlehem eyes Zinzendorff Square park featuring a World War memorial and historic Moravian sites nearby.
Mrs Eva James Barber of Johnstown died at Ravenna hospital from injuries after her car was struck by a New York Central train at a grade crossing. Survived by husband W S Barber and her parents and several brothers and sisters. Barber and family were traveling from Akron to Slippey Rock to visit relatives.
Philadelphia records show the marriage license bureau issued about 500000 licenses to date. The long running document traces many couples and notes fluctuations in filing volumes over the years.
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