13 Jun 1916
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1916
Page
1
Sons of Veterans Convention will be a notable event. Invent Auditorium will host educational exhibits all week. Wednesday and Friday feature big parades and Copping's Carnival with free attractions daily.
The Tadiana Centennial events unfold with sermons, receptions, parades, and exhibitions planned for the coming week. Hundreds reserve stays as countywide activities include Home-Coming, a grand parade with floats, historical addresses, athletic contests, and a fireworks display. Veteran groups and railways plan participation, with street decorations rising toward a public festival atmosphere in the county.
A notice describes decoration materials and colors for Centennial Week events. It mentions decorating ideas, banners, flames, and related items with guidance for long lasting use and care. The source tone mirrors a local shop notice about planning decor.
William Sexton, youngest son of Mrs. Jennie Sexton of Moons ton, boarded the Tia train last evening to West Point, AL, to report to the military academy with past duty and new assignment. He is to join the academy with a select group and begin cadet duties, according to local officials.
A late Empire era service marks the memorial for Lord Ritchener. Clergy led the congregation in prayers and hymns as soldiers and civilians gathered at a royal chapel, with the king and royal family honored in attendance and the service concluding with a national anthem.
A distorted fragment from a political page outlines Democratic platform planks and mentions Woodrow Wilson era themes. It references construction work, government efficiency, party strength and a campaign push with advertising lines.
A garbled report from the criminal court mentions individuals and a case in progress. The text references possible witnesses and authorities, with unclear details about charges, dates, or outcomes. The fragmentary nature leaves key facts unresolved.
A fragmented report notes Hughes preparing for an event in New York scheduled for June 2. The piece mentions various unclear phrases about business, locations, and possible legal matters without coherent details.
Unclear OCR fragment indicates deployment of additional troops to a conflict area labeled Rag Over Chrocine. No identifiable dates, nations, or units are readable. Further readable text needed to confirm specific actors, locations, and outcomes.
The article describes a community meeting or convention planned at a local church near Werle, with attendees including Pema Ay and other area figures. It notes sessions such as a devotional or prayer segment and discussions about a future event. The report references attendees’ activities and dates connected to the gathering.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions various local notes and names, including shops, papers, and notices. It references Sey caboe Sew, Parton, Wilmer Stedvares, and Johnston News Shop A Ley, with scattered phrases about decoration and duties, but no clear event or verdict. The piece reads like fragmented community notices from a historical page.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Republican meeting with attendees listed in broken names and partial roles. The fragmentary text references a gathering at a civic or party venue, with incomplete lines mentioning individuals and possible motions or outcomes.
Fragmented wartime text describes Russian advances and strategic moves across multiple fronts. It references Allied reactions, civilian danger, and military objectives, with scattered mentions of places and leaders within a broader conflict context.
The old guard holds power to block Marshall renomination if desired. The president supports his running mate M, increasing odds of success unless a party bloc opposes.
In St Louis Bryan unveils a platform aimed at progressives while party leaders anticipate renominating Wilson ally Marshall. The Indiana Democratic group confirms the President supports Marshall, reducing chances of a split as delegates arrive for the convention.
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson arrived at West Point aboard the Mayflower to attend the United States Military Academy graduation ceremony. A 21 gun salute accompanied their arrival, and the presidential party departed at 3 PM aboard a special train for Washington, arriving around eleven tonight.
Beaver Pennsylvania residents express concern over a sudden surge of red squirrels. They invade homes for food and are described as numerous enough to fill every ante room, prompting worries about daily life and safety.
In Harrisburg on June 12, Prank MM Bastian asked the county court to intervene in escheat proceedings. The case, brought by the Pon Prost Company and two banks, aims to test the veto by the Daraphin county court and is scheduled for trial on a future date.
Early notes describe a range of decorative items such as arches, flags, plumes, and pine for Centennial Week. The brief guidance suggests sturdy materials that can be reused for multiple years and emphasizes creating a tasteful display suitable for public celebration.
A fragmentary note mentions Lumsden Co, the pudity shop, plumbing and heating, hinting at concerns over service quality and buyer expectations. No clear events or outcomes are specified.
A Philadelphia news shop advertises a twenty five percent reduction on all Insebull gloves masks and bats for one week only. The notice ends with a quirky line about a Philadelphia lawyer who links automobiles to religion after a blowout near Columbia.
Residents urge borough to enforce ordinance limiting weeds and grass in front of premises. Call for borough officials street committee or police to promptly enforce law to keep town neat before next week.
New Kensington, a Pittsburgh suburb, marks its seventh anniversary week with events dubbed Fraternal Day. Local Elks, Eagles, Moose, and Owls participate as residents celebrate in a community that highlights its Silver Jubilee status.
The sermon at Greensby’s Second Presbyterian Church featured eight Indian graduates. Dr. Edgar urged opportunities and lifelong clean living, saying success hinges on lasting personal character. The service included musical selections by Hartley and Mrs Reberet and Rabe Marsh.
A reader notes that careful budgeting favors reliable, skilled help for plumbing and heating. The message urges choosing experts who provide correct guidance and cost efficiency, highlighting H.R. Lumaden Co. 74 Heating Sportalista.
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