05 Mar 1923
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1923
Page
1
Article reviews municipal debt reductions and redemption plans as of 1919 to 1928, noting outstanding bonds totaling over 107000000 and daily cash handling concerns. It cites Republican economies and foresees faster future debt relief, with War Department asset liquidation affecting state finances.
The article notes Lord Robert Cecil, a British dignitary, likely to visit the United States to speak on international affairs and the League of Nations. It discusses American attitudes toward internationalism, debt adjustments with Britain, and the evolving foreign policy discourse.
Governor Pinchot defends two chief clauses amid a discussion of search and seizure and burden of proof provisions in enforcement laws. He cites long established Pennsylvania practice and broad familiarity with statutes such as the bad check act and motor vehicle law, arguing new measures will not injure innocent citizens.
State police report 151 arrests last week in prohibition enforcement. Hotelmen, 34 moonshiners, 40 bootleggers among those busted, 71 hotels included. Authorities seized 2087 quarts of bonded whiskey, 296 gallons moonshine, 186 barrels, 143 bottles beer, 84 gallons alcohol, 98 barrels and 802 gallons wines plus cordials gin and cider. Three trucks and one car seized with 2855 gallons of mash destroyed.
New York March 6 The stock market showed little change from week end levels with profit taking in many issues and recessions after early gains offset by strength in several names United Railway investment preferred rose over 7 points to 62 with common up 1 to 2013 American Loco Gate 2% at 128 Baldwin up over 1 to 189 Railroads remained active and strong with some retreats after early gains American International up 1 to 29 Marine pfd up over 2 points to 43
The article argues that a new high school would raise mental moral and physical abilities of Indiana public school pupils by at least ten percent in each department totaling fifty percent. The author invites readers to judge if this improvement justifies the cost of the proposed new high school.
Dr Hubert Work the postmaster general tells postal employees of United States he must move to a broader department and expresses regret over leaving. He recalls two years of courteous relations with staff and praises their loyalty and service as he departs. In a separate note he urges Pennsylvania civic action and promotes a state Bible class convention in Harrisburg March 6 and 7 with Governor Pinchot and Congressmen attending.
A concert program lists Orpheus chamber orchestra with Casitone soloists and the Volga ensemble performing arias and selections. Tenor solos include The Star and Songs of Araby, with Rigoletto and Tosca pieces by Verdi Puccini and Millocker. The show features themes from Shadow Scenes and Babes in Toyland as part of a varied evening.
A severe storm disrupted telephone and telegraph service in Indiana County, causing power and wire damage to the Balt Telephone Company and the Indiana County Street Railways. In Pittsburgh, wind toppled structures and cutting light service. a bystander attempting to wave his hat was fatally struck by a fallen wire.
Period from Monday March 5 to Saturday March 10 1923 inclusive expects considerable cloudiness with rain in Tennesen and rain or snow elsewhere. Temperature will be below normal early in the week and about normal thereafter.
Congress is bound for a December return with filibustered subsidies and anti lynching bills killed. The McNary and other farm and production acts lag, while the Dyer bill survives. Executives aim to push measures, but the frame of August dates and presidential inauguration loom over the stalled agenda.
A noisy schedule lists a full lineup from 4 to 7 PM including a meeting at 4:30 and radio activity, with activities like pong, pool, volley and social events. The document references Wes Pennsylvania venues Bewickley Road Mulhallend Rolandvis Bartiaonva and a club gathering, noting participants and locations.
An elderly Penn Run resident died Saturday in a local incident noted in brief. The report preserves minimal details, listing only the deceased’s age and the day of death, with no further identifying information or cause.
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