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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1926
Page
1
Instructions on waste disposal urge proper vaults for cesspools septic tanks and vault upkeep. Guidance covers leaching pools water irritation and odor control while urging readers to store manure and garbage securely and to avoid polluting streams or water supplies. CHARLES H. MINER M D Secretary of Health.
Voters across the state went to the polls to choose between the incumbent party line and an insurgent challenge in Iowa's Senate contest. Supporters of incumbent Albert B. Cummins predicted a sweeping renomination victory while Brookhart backers, buoyed by ousting his seat, forecast triumph. Howard J. Clark backers urged cautious optimism, insisting Clark could prevail and prevent a Democrat return.
Unemployed in the Johnstown district shows mainly semi skilled labor with better conditions expected in two to three weeks. Memorial day and circus day reduced employment days, while demand grows for outdoor painters and rough carpenters for state road jobs near Imperial. State road work expands, needing more organized crews. cement finishers and road rollers in demand. Local officials anticipate a favorable outlook for those in road construction this period.
Blairsville man still missing described as heavy set with dark hair and eyes last seen Friday in a blue suit brown cap and brown shoes. A Blairsville-Indiana road accident near Reed Station at night injured four, car overturned after a collision with a hit‑and‑run motorist. victims hospitalized then released. Also reported: Mabel Schirmacher injured after iodine forced down her throat in an alleged pursuit. Al Sheck robbed by three masked men in Central Park in daylight, $2000 value taken, hands bound.
The final meeting of the Auto Club in Indiana County will be held at the Community Rest Room this evening June 7 at 8 o clock. Officers reports will be presented and officers for the coming year will be elected.
Senator Cummins appeals to Iowa voters by radio urging support in the Senate race. He defends the Esch-Cummins transportation act, backs the Haugen and McNary Haugen measures, and argues farming relief requires higher farm prices and coordinated rail service. He contrasts opponents Brookhart and Clark and cites postwar rate changes and railroad finances.
A parade of residents and friends visit Indiana and surrounding towns. Tonk, Sam Rinn and Btahwoe enjoy fishing at Hammersley Island. Bertha Clark returns from Philadelphia after attending Shriners and the Serqui Centennial. Various locals travel, host, or attend events with family and neighbors across Clinton County.
The ceremony features Rev. Father Philip J. O'Donnell delivering the sermon and receiving an honorary degree. A total of 34 graduates will be celebrated, with 18 from the college department and 16 from the academic department. Bachelor of arts degrees go to 12 collegians, others earn certificates. Honorary degrees are awarded to Father O'Donnell, Father Caraher of Trinity College, and Chaplain Father Finn, a long-time naval chaplain.
Subscriptions advertise a 50 machine loaders need for coal handling with open lights and good wing conditions. Nov 1917 gate. For information apply to Supt at White Station Pe Post Office address Moonegn Pa. Wats soy Coz! Compeny Bh Wes
Philadelphia report says Charley Rosser kidnapping case stirs the nation again with false leads. Family members call the claim ridiculous and an impostor, noting a relative is not involved and the finder is not connected to the Ross family.
The Salvation Army seeks aid to shelter and clothe homeless families after devastating fires in Indiana County. Many households include five or more children, some insured lightly or not at all. Donors may contact The Salvation Army to provide names and ages of affected families and offer help locally or through monetary or clothing assistance.
Alexia Richard Morris 26 recovering in Evanston after an apparent suicide attempt. Her husband Charles S Morris once served as stenographer to Vice President Dawes on the Reparations Committee. The French war bride, married in 1920 at Koblenz, faced estrangement and desertion. A note to her husband spoke of despair as she was left penniless abroad. Neighbors heard the dog Nes, and Gee the police dog, aided her return to life.
Pittsburgh recorded one homicide and three personal crisis deaths in 24 hours. Mrs Bickert, 40, was shot five times at home and died en route to hospital after Frank Dixon, 58, was detained by police in connection with the shooting. Mrs Dubos, mother of seven, hanged herself in her home after recent hospital release. Stanley Janicki, 20, was found dead by hanging at his father’s home. Metto Rovalik, 40, leaped from a bridge into the Monongahela River, dying on impact.
The cornerstone ceremony honored past ministers and included a copper box with church histories calendars and program copies. Photos of former pastors and building sketches were displayed as Rev Pinkerton led prayers and selections by the Men’s Chorus and Monday Music Club. Nearby in Philadelphia a trial found William Juliano guilty of first degree murder in a bank holdup case.
A stock quote listing from a Pittsburgh source shows mixed results across major U.S. and import shares. Notable figures include American Telephone an Tel at 249, Crucible at 70, and Royal Dutch at 51 percent, with various utilities and industrials displayed and percent changes indicated for several names.
The Republican primaries across the state produced Fisher in a landslide with 596,928 votes in Dauphin and Philadelphia counties. Beidleman led the four cornered gubernatorial race early, until Fisher overtook to win the nomination by 18,439 votes. Beidleman tallied 684,621 to Fisher’s 652,044 as other candidates trailed. Shifts in the Democratic race saw Bonninwell lead then fall behind Shull as tabulations continued. Wilson ran unopposed for Senate nomination, while Woodward led in Internal Affairs with over a million votes. Labor-backed Beidleman and Pinchot secured Labor party nominations for November. Porter and James contested the Lieutenant Governorship with James prevailing by 42,009. Six candidates vied for the post overall.
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