Inquest at Ernest Probes Riot Quiet Witness Accounts
Testimony at the Ernest inquest before Coroner W. D. Gates drew few townspeople. Indiana and Creekside visitors attended the riot inquiry at the coal company office, with witnesses describing a parade, scattered shooting, and deputies or constabulary firing into the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest, Pa
W. D. Gates
Ernest
Indiana
Nancy More
Creekside
Harvey Engle
W. S. Neil
Hugh M. Bell
Fred Hare
R. F. Ross
Harry Wallace
Jefferson & Clearfield Coal & Iron Co
A. W. Craven
D. W. Simpson
M. J. Johnston
Coal Company
Ivan
Bolater
Jennonetts Adamson
Quiek
Mr. North
North
Horapbatk
Reed
Hiro
Mary Gechley
Inquest Witnesses Describe Parade Shooting Scene
Eyewitnesses recount a parade where shots were fired into the air near a coal company carving through a quiet street. Dr. J. A. Bryson from Creekside testified about wounded men and the inability to bring them to testify, naming several victims and subpoenas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atce
J. A. Bryson
Creekside
Frank Pennell
Tony Mero
Fire destroys Baltimore steamboat wharf and Essex crew dies
A morning blaze in Baltimore destroyed the Savannah steamboat wharf of Merchants and Miners Transportation Co and several barges. The Essex sank with cargo, killing three crew members Edward Atkinson John Castello Mamuel Odello and injuring others. The loss is estimated at two million dollars with half a million from the Essex tragedy. The fire began about 1 20 a m and rescuers saved five crew members who barely escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Savannah
Merchants and Miners Transportation Co
Essex
Edward Atkinson
John Castello
Mamuel Odello
Tony Moracco Not Guilty In Burglary Case
Tony Moracco was found not guilty in a burglary and receiving stolen goods case brought by W. Kass of Creekside regarding watches a revolver and clothing stolen from Kaye's store on Feb 20. Sarfiri Siriana fled after stabbing Norman Carney while being taken to jail. Moracco faced trial separately and was acquitted. The Chambersville murder case was continued to next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
W. Kass
Creekside
Kaye
Tony Moracco
Sarfiri Siriana
Morracco
Itallian
Tony Bianco
Sarfiri
Norman Carney
White’s Hill
Muracco
Chambersville
Veteran Hunter III Alter Illness After Hunt
William Alter veteran hunter on Maple Avenue suffered heart trouble but is improving at home. At 85 he still hunts with a long barrel rifle, recently killed two groundhogs, and anticipates another trip about next week. His eyesight remains keen for his age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Alter
Hunter
Maple Avenue
Mr. Alter
General Harry White Speaks to Susquehanna University Graduates
General Harry White addressed the graduating class of Susquehanna University in Selina grove Snyder county this afternoon. John H. Henderson of East Wheatfield Township is also noted as a member of the graduating class. White departed town on Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry White
Selinagrove
Snyder County
Susquehanna University
John H. Henderson
East Wheatfield Township
Schod
White
Entertained The Young People At Local Church
Rev and Mrs E Lea Prery hosted the church youth at their South Seventh home. Absent on Tuesday evening, the event drew a group of young attendees for an evening of fellowship and activities.
Fatalities From Frozen Meat In Hull Workhouse
London June 13 the medical officer of Sculeoates a steward of Hull reports 35 sickness cases and six deaths traced to frozen meat bought from the Argentine Republic. Large quantities of meat ordered destroyed to prevent further illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hull
Argentine Republic
Normal School Commencement and Related Events
The Indiana Normal School announces its commencement week events for 1906 including sermons on June 17 and 24, a commencement concert on June 25, and the cantata Holy City by Alfred Gaul. Class Day shifts to Shakespeare’s As You Like It on June 25, with commencement exercises June 27 and a 1896 class reunion planned. An advertisement for Krauzer’s New Liquid Corn Cure promotes its antiseptic cure at 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Normal School
Russell
Westminster College
Christafff Association
Normal Chapel
Smith
Presbyterian Church
Robert Christie
8. G. Smith
Krauzer
E. Krauser & Bro
Mfgrs
Milton
Points On People In Town Visitors and locals noted today
R H Ling of Cramer and R B Hine of near Iselin visited Indiana and town respectively on Tuesday. Watt Kinter of Chambersville and D J Carson of DuBois were in Indiana today. J M Guthrie returned from Cherrytree Tuesday. Mrs Solomon Conrath of Cookport business visit. Miss Nellie Engleback guest at B L Junker’s. W Joogle, now in Blairsville, returned Monday. Miss Ella Flude home after Harrisburg visit. Mrs Ray Kessler guest of sister Mrs Charles Work. Mrs F K Weaver and son Paul of Freeport visiting A P Lowry. Blair Alter, long with Johnstown Journal, now in Indiana in Gazette composing. Mrs J H Engle will visit Blairsville and Cleveland before return. Mr Jesse Thomas left for Pittsburg to see son Will ill in Mercy hospital. Camp setup resumes by L D K Club now G L s, July 25, two weeks away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Thomas
Armstrong Township
Pittsburg
Will
Mercy Hospital
Indiana Business Men's Meeting Address by Langhey
A Business men's meeting will be held in Cunningham's Hall Friday evening at 8 o'clock. Mr Ki S Langhey, Secretary of Deputy Organizer of Business Men's Association, will address Indiana business people on behalf of the organization. Every business man or woman is invited to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham's Hall
Ki. S. Langhey
Business Men's Association
Business People of
Indiana
Sprained Ankle Grounds Stone Mason Alex Rive
Alex Rive a noted stone mason sprained his ankle after his foot slipped between two boards at the Fleming property on Church street Tuesday. He was taken to his home on Oakland avenue for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Rive
Fleming
Church Street
Oakland Avenue
Appointments to be Made for Veterinary Inspectors
Washington June 13 Secretary Wilson informed the Civil Services Commission that about 150 appointments may be made for Veterinary Inspectors to meet potential meat inspection law requirements. Salaries expected at twelve hundred dollars yearly. An examination for applicants set for June 25 with information from the Civil Service Commission. Also notes Congress may adjourn June 22 amid debate. House sent several bills to conference. A Pennsylvania representative urged Navy contract inquiry over $2.802 to $2.55 bids for 30,000 pairs of shoes. contract awarded to Boston.
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Washington
D. C
Wilson
Civil Services Commission
Department of Verterinary
Congress
Civil Service Commission
Senate
Oracle
Washington, DL
House
Lafean
Pennsylvania
Navy Department
Philadelphia
Boston
Missionary Conventions Held in Eldersridge Last Week
Two missionary conventions met in Eldersridge on Thursday and the prior week marking the silver anniversary of the Women’s Home Missionary Society and the 32nd annual meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society of Kittanning Presbytery. Dr. Hunter Corbett spoke, Mrs. Eva G. Thompson led silver anniversary services, and Indiana delegates included Mrs. Eva G. Thompson, Mrs. Myria Elder, Mrs. George R. Stewart, Mrs. D. B. Taylor, and Miss Margaret Evans.
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Home and Foreign Societies
Eldersridge
Women's Home Missionary
Women’s Missionary Society
Kittanning Presbytery
George RK. Stewart
T. G. Hood
S. F. Clark
Freeport
Hunter Corbett
China
Eva G. Thompson
Myria Elder
Indiana
Eva. G. Thompson
George R. Stewart
D. B. Taylor
Mias
Margaret Evans
Kiskiminetas Springs Commencement Highlights Class of 1906
The Kiskiminetas Springs Schools Saltsburg held commencement with a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Dr. R. D. Wilson of Princeton. The inter-school track meet followed, with several local students named among the grads. Ada Rowe was re elected Blairsville music teacher, salary rising to 40 per month. Mrs Ada Rowe previously taught in Indiana s hours.
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Indiana
Kiskiminetas Springs
Saltecsburg
R. D. Wilson
Princeton
Harry W. Wilson, Jr
J. Milton Guthrie
Town
Lawrence Cooper
FF. Cooper
Homer City
B. EB
Pittsburg
S. W. Guthrie
Carolyn Guthrie
Harry Wison
Margaret Wilson
Clyde Seanor
Charlotte Crossman
Clarence McCreight
Ada Rowe
Blairsville
Rowe
S Bhours
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jefferson & Clearfield Coal and Iron Co’s
Kass
Hunter III
Jamieson
Pittsburg Dispatch
Normal School
D. D
Alfred Gaul
Holy City
R. H. Ling
Cramer
Hine
Iselin
Watt Kinter
D. J. Carson
DuBois
J. M. Guthrie
Cherrytree
Solomon Conrath
Cookport
Nellie Engleback
Johnnatown
B. L. Junker
W. J.oogle
Ella Flude
Oak Street
Harrisburg
Ray Kessler
Towanda
Charles Work
F. K. Weaver
Paul
A. P. Lowry
Blair Alter
Johnstown Journal
Gazette
J. H. Engle
School Street
Cleveland, O
Campbell's Mills
Ll. D. K. Club
Pittsh
Pitts
Atte J. Ube Vay
Kiski
Thomas Lambing
Garbleton
Indiana County
Marion Center
Indiana Candy Works
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