Naming Gen Wood Sparks Thunderous Convention Opening
At the Republican National Convention in Chicago the fifth session opened with the nomination of a presidential candidate. Gov. Allen of Kansas placed Leonard A Wood in nomination, drawing strong but cautious cheers as feathers rain down from the gallery, marking a vivid start to the day.
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Coliseum
Chicago
Lodge
Johnson E. Myers
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Alexander T. Moore
Pittsburgh
Gov. Allen
Kansas
Gen. Wood
Albany
Gov
Allen
Leonard A. Wood
Wood
Longtime farmer and stock dealer Thomas Warhol dies at home
Thomas Elwaod Warhol aged years died at his home on West Philadelphia Street early Thursday morning June 1 after a brief illness. Born near Parkwood in Armstrong township he lived most of his life as a farmer and stock dealer, later moving to Indiana in 1913. A devout Christian and music lover he was active at West Union United Presbyterian Church where he served as choir teacher for years. He was known for his hearty greetings and kind nature. Continued on page 4. Also a note on Mary Miles Minter’s film Jenny Be Good at the Grand.
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Thomas Elwaod Warhol
Ames
Armstrone Township
West Union United Presbyterian Wharch
Coal Car Shortage Eases as Demand Pushes Prices Up
The mine field reports improved car supply with about 75 percent of normal on the I R and Pr Railway and nearing normal on the Pennsylvania line. Despite better supply, demand remains strong and coal is selling at premiums with some buyers bidding for tonnage. Large operators struggle to fulfill contracts due to lingering car shortages while many small mines operate under existing contracts.
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Pennsylvania Rail
Miss Laney Resigns Position At Local Telephone Co
Anna Laney of South Eleventh Street resigns after eleven years with Huntingdon and Clearfield Telephone Company. She departs today for Brackenridge to visit her brother and sister-in-law William and Mrs Laney. Service Star Legion meets tonight at eight in the Municipal Building. Strand shows Checkers today.
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Anna Laney
South Eleventh Street
Huntingdon & Clearfield Telephone Company
Brackenridge
William Laney
Service Star Legion
School Friends Tie the Knot in Indiana Ceremony
Frances Ruth Speedy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Speedy of Connellville, married Ralph Work McCreary, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry McCreary of Indiana, at the First United Presbyterian Church in Avonance. The wedding, officiated by Rev. George Sieger and Rev. Chalmers Morlon, featured an arch of greens and late spring towers, navy blue Poiret twill, orchid corsage, and a platinum diamond pin. The groom's brother Harry C. McCreary served as best man, with Julia Speedy as maid of honor.
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Avonance
Indiana High School
First United Presbyterian Church
Frances Ruth ‘Speuly, Thugshter
Daniel Speedy
Conneantville
Mdiatle
Ralph Work McCreary
Harey McCreary
Indiana
George Sieger
Lancaster
McCreary
Chalmers Gillespie Morlvon
Jielen Speedy
Mr. Mecrenry
Harry C. McGrenry
Marriage in Simpson Home Adorns Quiet Ceremony
A quiet wedding was held yesterday at the home of Major and Mrs. D W Simpson on South Tenth Street. Janet G Simpson, daughter of the Simsons, married Jonathan L Ayers son of Mrs Martha Ayers of Indiana. The Rev Du Bennett W Hutchinava officiated. The couple will reside in India after a trip to Conneaut. Jane Simpson attended Indiana public schools and Leach Business College. She had worked in the office of Pierce and Pierce for several years.
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D. W. Simpson
South Tenth Street
Janet G. Simpson
Jonathan L. Ayers
Martha Ayers
Indiana
du. Bennett W. Hutchinava
Methodist Episcopal Church
Conneaut Take
India
Mo pAyvers
Atlantics& Pacific Tea Company
North Sixth Street
Miss Simpson
Indiana Public Schools
Leach Business College
John Richards Greets Veterans at Grand Army Event
John Richards visiting with his son and daughter in law Sherif and Mrs J OR Richards enjoyed a pleasant week event at the annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. He greeted two veterans from the Sixties with whom he had not spoken since 1905.
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John Richards
Sherif
Operation for Mrs Myers at Indiana Hospital
Mrs John G Myers of 234 South Tenth street underwent a serious operation at Indiana Hospital yesterday morning. Her condition this morning was satisfactory but she remains in danger. She is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Mont Stephens Strand. The notice appears in today’s local column alongside theater ads and sales.
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John G. Myers
South Tenth Street
Will Regrer
Indiana Hospital
Mies. Myers
Mont, Stephens
Seven Die as Storms Hit Detroit City
Seven persons were killed by lightning and wind during last night storm in Detroit. Several others were severely injured as a tornado or high winds struck the area causing destruction and chaos throughout the city.
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Detroit
Pennsylvania Industrial Output Surges in Early Reconstruction
Harrisburg reports compiled by the state statistics bureau show Pennsylvania’s industrial production rising sharply since 1916. The value reached 329,020,700 dollars, up about 80 percent from 1916, while payrolls more than doubled to 7,609,507 dollars daily. Capital invested grew from 4.211 billion to 5.002 billion, with further increases anticipated as data for 1917 are finalized.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
James F. Woodward
Hoke Gottsehall
Guvean of Statistics
Iiomalion
Pennsylvania Siete Peat
Woodward
Kestone
Statution Bureau
Gottschales
Appointment of General Towne Reported in Local Banner
A fragment from a 19th century Pittsburgh style notice notes General Towne's appointment with praise for past service. It mentions Adjutant General of Pennsylvania, veterans visiting the encampment, and several named locals in attendance, with continued coverage on another page.
Conventions of the G A R Societies Ended at Close
The Grand Army of the Republic and related women's groups wrapped their annual conventions in Indiana with closing sessions at the First Presbyterian Church. Officers and delegates to the National Convention were elected for Atlantic City the week of September 27. Delegates named include Mugeio J. Sius, Ol iwen Evans, Mary 2. George, Amelia Ma lutte, and Juey 2. Grieves. Pins and honors were presented to several members, and officers for the coming year were announced.
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Grand Arp of the Republic
Women's Relief Corps
G. A.B
Daughters of Veterans
Jadiana
Women’s Relief Corps
Wolwes Relief Corps
First Presbyterian Church
Atlantic City
Mugeio J. Sius
Pittsburgh
Oliwen Evans
Carbondale
Mary
Coatesville
Gorps
Mays
Cora Reeves
Lidisua Igorps
Susie P. Loomis
Scranton
Laura Willow
Johnsonbore
M. Mya Holton
May Eb, Ronse
West Newton
Mary L. Gelstot
FE & 1
Jennie Kirker
Beaver Falls
Sproul Nominated by Mayor Moore at Chicago Convention
Mayor J Ham ton Moore of Philadelphia nominates William C Sproul for President, praising him as a strong American candidate with business experience and protectionist views. He argues Pennsylvania should back a practical, non lawyer candidate. Prominent supporters expect Sproul to be a leading candidate after the second ballot.
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the Coliseum
Chicago
Pennsylvania
J. Ham’ Ton Moore
Philadelphia
William C. Sproullay
Elk Thim
William Cameron Sproul
Atterbury
United States
Hiram W. Johnson
Senator Borah
Borah
War Veterans Express Thanks at Indiana Encampment
Resolution passed at the G. A. R. encampment expresses gratitude to General Parry White and the committee of infringements, Burgess and borough officials, Boy Scouts and patriotic societies, community citizens, press, and others who contributed to or participated in the fourth centennial encampment of the Department of Pennsylvania Corn Army of the Republic.
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G. AL Rk
Parry White
Indiana
Ponnsylvania
Republic
Weaver Undergoes Swift Appendicitis Operation
Clif ford Weaver manager of the Grand Theatre was stricken with acute appendicitis in his Indiana Motel room last evening. He was taken to Indiana Hospital for an operation and came through the procedure well with a favorable outlook. Friends anticipate a rapid recovery.
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Indiana Motel
Clifford Weaver
Grand Theatre
Indiana Hospital
Blair Learn Graduates from Jefferson Medical College
Blaiy G. Lane recently graduated from Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia. He is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Frank G Learn on Hust Church Street with Mrs Learn. Later he will go to Pittsburgh for a one year resident physician appointment at South Side Hospital before entering general practice.
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Blaiy G. Lane
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
Learn
Sys
Frank G. Learn
Hust Church Street
Dr Learn
Pittsburh
South Side Hospital
Second Installment Due On Or Before 15
Tax bills read in the notice warn that failure to pay may lead to collection actions. The text references income tax bills and a due date, implying penalties for nonpayment. Named entities are not clearly legible due to damaged OCR.
Late Advice on Tax Bills and Payment Deadlines
Internal Revenue Collectors announce second wave income tax bills for 11 year payments due by June 1. Unlike prior year, bills are non-derivative and may be mailed with due date to ease congestion. Prompt payment is encouraged to avoid interest and penalties.
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Internal Revenue
Iyn
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Thos
Wachos
Mary’ Miles Mintur
Jenny
Mary Miles Minter
Orr
Laney
Frances Ruth Speedy
Conneautville
Ralph McCreary
Mrs. MO. Myers
C. O.prainer’s
Hetrick Buildines
Viadana Strand Theatre
Commonwealth
Adit
Towne
Pawne
Fenneylvania
Rivera
the & A. KR
Henry
France
Robertsi
A.C. Matthews
Pittsburg
South 3
Conrad 1
Ry Pringle
Oak Street
Meelines
von Ian
John Sehall
Boyar
Wodeth PV
Caplin Sutton
Ladies of the
Sproul
Moore
WAR Veterans Express
Weaver
Blair Learn
Strand Theatre
Jung
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