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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1906
Page
1
The text argues government cannot match private firms in placing the right people, citing short tenures and civil service limitations. It criticizes outside control as a remedy, notes antitrust actions yield limited results, and warns that ownership consolidation risks public loss of stake and incentives.
Judge W N Ashman of Philadelphia Orphans Court argues wealth should pay more toward government than the poor. He urges steep taxes on millionaires over ten million dollars to curb monopoly power, supports bootblack protests against big stores, and envisions fewer extremely rich and more pension funding as society evolves.
Testimony from Brneat and Ernest witnesses details shots fired during the parade near the office. Descriptions name a man in blue overalls and black hat, Sergeant Ward knocked down, and multiple shooters among marchers and crowd. Bail set at 200 dollars for several defendants, others released. Creekside school building bids invited with June 23 deadline.
Baseball results show New York defeating Boston 2 to 1 and Philadelphia beating Washington 3 to 1. St Louis lost to Brooklyn while Chicago edged Cleveland and New York also beat Washington in later games. League standings list Boston, Washington, Philadelphia, Chicago, New York, and Cleveland with varied records.
Dun's Weekly Review of Trade notes a moderate seasonal decline in commercial activity with lingering market confidence. Industrial sectors see readiness for fall distribution, some producers skip summer shutdowns for repairs, and railway earnings rise 11.8 percent year over year. Exports gain 6.76 million despite cotton losses, while imports drop 12.42 million. Steel and iron demand stays steady as new business remains, textiles gain buyer interest, and dry goods trade remains strong.
In Baltimore on June 16 Dr Thomas H White was found guilty by a jury in U S district court of fraudulent use of the mails for running a calleze style higher correspondence course in spiritualism magnetism hypnotism and the white and black art. Ben Joyce was held pending a new trial as witnesses from Texas Minnesota and other states testified they paid up to 2100 for charms and cures that proved worthless. Arrest and seizure of over 312400 in cash followed the case.
Rival rail lines slash rates in a fierce rate war as the Brie and Baltimore and Ohio clash over fare to Cleveland. A Sunday excursion attracts attention with 75 coaches expected. B&O has not matched $1.25 round trip. Also notes potato experiments by Luther Burbank, shipwreck rescue at Seattle, indictments of Cleveland coal dealers, and a fatal fire in Camden.
The Outing Club defeated Indiana Lyceum 2 to 0 Friday evening at Normal Park with solid plays from both sides. McKallip and Vale starred for the Outing Club while Livingston and Templeton starred for Lyceum. Walter B. McKallip was named P. R. R. station agent at Saxon on the Butler Branch, starting Monday. The Pennsyl vania Railroad Tour to Yellowstone Park promotes an itinerary departing July 3 and July 8 with special Pullman service, five and a half days at the park, pricing from Harrisburg 228 and Pittsburg 216, plus proportionate rates from other points.
A terse claim asserts American methods outshine foreign linen handling. readers are urged to inspect a local address 32 North 10th St. to see the offered persuasion and compare marks on collars for authenticity and value.
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