Witnesses Testify to Riot Guns Used at Ernest
Testimony in a June riot case at Ernest alleges marchers fired many shots. Witnesses describe revolvers, crowd movements, and lawman confrontations as 20 marchers and strikers face charges of unlawful assembly and riot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson & Clearfield Coal Co
J. A. Crossman
B. M. Clark
John A. Scott
Keys
Gleason and Anderson
Andrew Anderson
Brogst
Creakside
Samuel Sorelli
Annie Myers
Ernest
Fred the Shou
Massacres Continue in Russia and Civil War May Follow
Reports from Warsaw and Berlin on June 16 describe ongoing massacres in Bialystok and surrounding towns with anti Semitic mobs attacking patrols and homes. Rioters set fires in Hebrew districts as violence spreads threatening civil war while Odessa notes panic in Kishineff and other former riot sites with troops patrolling streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Warsaw
Poland
Bialystok
Pojary
Odessa
Kishineff
Bialystock
Points on People in town and visiting figures
A stream of names shows locals and visitors in Indiana and nearby towns. John Rochester of Marion Center, Grace and Mildred Kimmel of Shelocta head to Juniata for graduation. Others include George Rogers of Avalon, David Fiscus near Shelocta, and Ben Clark of Punxsutawney in court, with several families hosting relatives and attending services at Graceton Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rochester
Marion Center
George Rogers
Avalon
Indiana
Grace
Mildred Kimmel
Shelocta
Juniata
Won Inning Ninth Dramatic Clash Indiana Normal Slippery Rock
Won in ten innings in a highly exciting game between Indiana Normal and Slippery Rock. Pitches King and Uber were strong. Milbert made key stops. McGregor reached third and stole home for the decisive run. Slippery Rock hitters included McLafferty McCaslin Kelly Ambrose Broadbent West Hoban Amsler Uber and Normal hitters Moffet Hossack McGregor Milbert Huber Griffin Marlin Atwood Happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Slippery Rock
King
Uber
Milbert
McGregor
McLafferty
McCaslin
Kelly
Ambrose
Broadbent
West
Hoban
Amsler
Normal
Moffet
Hossack
Huber
Griffin
Marlin
Atwood
Happy
Tragic death of Blairsville resident Miss Martha Sloan
Miss Martha Sloan of Blairsville died at her home after a fall from stairs when she rose hastily to answer a door knock by L B Rhodes on Wednesday around noon. The 71 year old was highly regarded. funeral service by Rev R E McClure and burial in Blairsville cemetery.
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Martha Sloan
Blairsville
L. B. Rhodes
Miss Sloan
Gorky calls for British and American intervention in Russia
In New York on June 16 Maxime Gorky, visiting the United States, urged England and the United States to intervene to stop Russian outrages. He characterized the Czar as the greatest anarchist of his time and blamed rising anti Jewish sentiment on envy of Hebrew thrift and energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorky
England
America
New York
Maxime Gorky
Russia
McGinley Acquitted In Liquor Case After Four-Day Trial
After a four day trial jurors found Charles McGinley not guilty of liquor law violations but ordered payment of all costs. Also noted are church notices, preacher Rev. George Holmes, and local social items detailing visits and visitors in Jefferson county contexts.
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Charles McGinley
Businessmen Organize Mutual Protection Society in Indiana
About 50 business people met at Cunningham's hall at midnight to form a mutual protection and advantage society. E Spangler outlined aims including credit protection and local state legislation, with 42 names on roll. A five member committee was appointed to draft a constitution and by laws for a meeting next Tuesday night at 8.
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Indiana
Cunningham’s Hall
E. Spangler
Business Men's Associ
Harry C. Che
J. Wilse McCart
Spangler
United
Propos Association
Amittee of
A. S. Cunningham
J. L. Orr
Li. Fi Sutter
M. M. Davis
Ed. H. Sutton
Greater Pittsburg Decree Consolidates Two Cities
The Greater Pittsburg decree merges Pittsburg and Allegheny municipalities and takes effect immediately. The Public Defense Committee opposing consolidation attempted obstruction in court but failed. Immediately after signing the decree, they filed notice of an appeal to the State Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allgheny
Public Defense Committee
Allegheny
State Supreme Court
Choral Society Seeks Singers for Normal Chapel Sermon
Church choirs invite all singers acquainted with By Babylon s Wave and I Waited for the Lord to help with music as Dr. Russel preaches the annual sermon at Normal Chapel Sunday evening. Children’s Day exercises of the union Mission Sunday School will be repeated Sunday at 3 pm with many invited. Emerson Literary Club gathered at Thomas Fleming’s home in Armstrong township near Shelocta with about six present for a pleasant evening. Health Officer J W Thompson quarantined William McAdoo’s home on East Chestnut Street after his little daughter showed scarlet fever. Indiana Normal baseball team left early for Beothdale to play this afternoon.
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Tiea
William Reed
Jefferson & Clearfield Coal
Iran
al Ernest
United Mine Workers of America
Creekside
Furvest
Benest
Ottea
Thur
Nicoli Machi
Snyder
Nicoll Machi
Theo
Polo Thia
Ernest
W. S. Davidson
Mr. Kidd
Sergeant Ward
Fred
John Henry
State Constabulary
Mrneat
Ward
Mage
Methodist Episcopal Church
George §. Holmes
Babylon
Russel
Union Mission Sunday School
Emerson Literary Club
Thomas Fleming
Arm=strong township
Shelocta
J. W. Thompson
William McAdoo
McAdoo
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Europe
Walker
Pueblo Chieftain
Berlin
Wilson Bennett
Kelleysburg
Moore
Niagara Faille
David Fiscus
Near
Messrs
Samuel and
Frank Kimmel
Henry King
Rayne Township
J. 8. McGara
Greeley, Col
Rena Thompson
School Street
James Gleason
Clearfield
Sue Alsop
Nan McAnnuity
Grace Learn
Church Street
Ben Clark
Punxsutawney
Paul Work
Knoxville, Tenn
Mary Dodds
South Tenth Street
Maude Cameron
John G. Cameron
Vandergrift
Gibson
Orsi
Igraceton Methodist Episcopal Church
A. B. Marshall
Torious
Indiaon
M'Ginley
Clawson House
M. E. Church
Patton
Pert
V. Dye
Jefferson County
D.C. Jones
Ed Jones
Jeannetty
Sam J. Apple
D. C. Jones
Apple
Greater
Anita
Supreme Court
Emerson Club
Scottdale
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