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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1923
Page
2
Scattered OCR text references political turmoil in Florida and Russia, housing shortages, and a city crime incident. Mentions include Proletariat, Bryan, bootleggers, housing, a Nashall escape, an assault in a home, police response, and Foxburg park activity with local officials and a Service Corporation connection.
Gene Sarazen, the American Open champion, won his first foreign tournament by finishing the 72 holes at Lytham with a 290. Walter Hagen, the British Open title holder, took second with 292 after a late rally. Joe Kirkwood and Jim Barnes followed, with Barns finishing tied near the lead and Jangle slipping after a strong start.
Tuesday evening features a Junior High commencement in the Second Ward building with the largest entering the High School. Final exercises are next Thursday at Presbyterian Church with an invocation, salutatory Our Aim Success, a bridal chorus, a commencement address by Reverend R I Lawther, a Humoresque Swanee Rivers set, violin obligato by William Kelley, a Great American valedictory, a spring music chorus, and diplomas presented by Supt H V Herlinger.
More than two hundred deputies surrounded Alphonse Daudet, leader of the Fascisti Royalist bloc, in the Chamber of Deputies lobby shouting insults and threats. Deputies Violette, Moutet, and Sangnier were assaulted while en route to an anti fascist meeting. Violette was badly hurt and hospitalized. the other two continued to the gathering. Leaders Henri Martin and De Lorgeril were arrested. Albert Orareyz to Garza Birkner, lot in Green, 550 dollars.
Representative Finis J. Garrett of Tennessee is set to be Democratic leader in the next House, with Cordell Hull of Tennessee as party chair and William A. Oldfield of Arkansas as whip. Garrett, 48, has served nine terms and will steer policy to prepare for 1924 while facing potential rivals Charles Crisp and John Garner.
H. L Berkey died after a long illness last week following a fall at a Commodore water tank that fractured his hip and seven ribs. Born in Clearfield County, he moved to Indiana County as a youth and served 16 years as a Church of the Brethren minister. He married Catherine Brilhart in 1902 and leaves children Harry L Berkey, Pake W Herkey, and Beatrice Boneta Berkey, plus a sister Amanda Berkey and brother J H Berkey. Funeral services were held at Montgomery Church and burial followed in Montgomery Cemetery.
The article notes promising gains for American motor products including planes and marine engines with manufacturers and agents in Spain Argentina and Brazil. The Commerce Department will study sales to private firms, aiming to build a large production base for future aeronautics growth in the United States. May auto output and export aims are highlighted as the sector seeks 25 percent of production for export. Bandits Outwitted. CHICAGO June 1 (INS) jeweler Walter J. Neumann fought off three bandits and saved gems worth 40000. He was hospitalized after severe injuries near his home. The robbers fled. The piece also lists names and places in a directory snippet.
Dull and irregular price movements marked forenoon trading on the New York stock exchange. Losses of about one point across the list with Pan-American Pete rising two points to 7644 while other major names fell. Culf States Steel slid to 8834 and Baldwin eased to 120. Studebaker dropped over one point to 112. Marine Ship shares hit a new low at 2038 amid general weakness in shipping stocks.
A man badly crushed his foot at Memorial hospital Blairsville after a car collision while working on couplers. Another crash on the New Alexandria road left Mattas and De Sabato injured, Dunlap also hurt. Blairsville Lodge awards contract for a new Moose Temple to Ringler & Milligan. construction to begin June 4 with completion likely by January first.
In Wilkes-Barre on June 1, twelve hundred Central Railroad of New Jersey workers in Ashley shop ended an eleven month strike. Company President Besler agreed to reinstate strikers as vacancies open, after a steady months long show of solidarity. About 300 had returned previously, with 100 more back today and 200 new applications.
Lancaster on June 1 reports dentist Clayton G. Gable sued for damages to cover hospital bills and suffering claimed from careless tooth extraction that left a molar lodged in Mrs. Anna L. Eager's windpipe and lungs. An x ray later showed the tooth in her lungs. she was moved to Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia where the tooth was removed and she is recovering.
Berwick on Tweed June 1 Mrs Hilton Philipson wife of the former member has been elected to the House of Commons on the Tory ticket from this constituency. Balloting occurred yesterday after a nullified election and a by election was ordered. Her opponents were Captain Harold Robson Liberal and G. Oliver Labour. Mrs Philipson, formerly Mabel Russell, was a former Gaiety actress noted for beauty. There are two other women in Commons Viscountess Astor and Mrs Margaret Wintringham.
The Normal School launches a festive commencement week highlighted by Alumni Day events, Class Day, Faculty Reception, and a Carnegie Tech production of The Taming of the Shrew. Baccalaureate sermons by Dr. Burt D. Evans precede Monday commencement with Dr. J. George Becht’s address.
An examination for firemen laborer for the Indiana Post Office will be held in the Federal building on June 20. Salary is 720 dollars per year. Applicants must have six months recent experience as fireman of a stationary boiler. Submit unmounted photos taken within two years with names on them. Photos will not be returned. Only male eligibles may take the test. Military service proof may be attached. papers will be returned.
Fire ripped through Verona and Oakmont suburbs near Pittsburgh destroying a row of two story buildings. The blaze began in the Paris Restaurant kitchen and spread to the United Cigar Store Hood Drug Store and other shops. Fire threatened the First National Bank and the Pennsylvania Railroad YMCA as flames consumed a candy store and several smaller businesses. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars.
A Santiago assembly resolution endorses the Hague opium convention and urges nonsignatory nations to join. Officials see potential for U S leadership in limiting drug imports through embargo, treaties, and diplomacy with Canada Mexico and South American governments key to reducing smuggling and foreign supply. public pressure in Washington grows for decisive action against dope networks.
An obituary note expresses thanks for support after the death of W Kenneth Coulter. The ad claim paragraph touts Mayrs Wonderful Remedy as a cure for stomach and intestinal issues, crediting a nurse with its recommendation and promising money back if unsatisfied. The brief tribute is from Mr and Mrs W W Coulter of West Lebanon Pa.
Classified fragment lists a 1 or 2 horsepower motor wanted by Albert Warren at Locust Street Indiana. Also notes 3 unfurnished rooms for rent with kitchenette at 10128 7th St and a found fawn color hunting dog claimed by A. Olesons of Plumville, May 30, with owner asked to call and pay for this ad.
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