14 Mar 1924
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1924
Page
1
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Holden Tinkham a Boston bachelor representative is praised for Mayflower ancestry as the Society of Mayflower Descendants confirms five Mayflower forebears among the 41 signers. The piece notes his bachelor status and quips on Puritan ancestors. Major Fletcher, stationed at Zamboanga, joins a Moro country flight tale with a Heaven joke.
The anecdote centers on William Connery of Lynn Massachusetts a veteran of the Twenty sixth Yankee division who had previously worked in vaudeville He overheard a constituent say they did not want a funny man in Congress and resolved to present a sober image studying law while campaigning The story notes his effort to portray a dignified public persona after wartime service and political pursuits
Three clues develop in the Grow shooting mystery as authorities probe a burned house and barn after oil deliveries. Investigators yesterday checked a nearly empty barrel found at the scene to uncover fresh leads. Officials expect a square conclusion soon with the entire county's help and a surprising development possible for those connected or informed.
Investigation into stock deals tied to leasing naval oil reserves to H. F. Sinclair and E. L. Doheny was suspended until next Tuesday. Senate Public Lands Committee session postponed due to illness of Senator Thomas J. Walsh, Montana Democrat, a central figure in the probe.
Harrisburg March 14 report lists last minute petitioners for Congress Twenty seventh District and Indiana area seats. Names include Armstrong Jefferson Dolanth Grim Murray and others in the House race. Senate Thirty seventh District shows Jefferson Wilson North Blaisdell Gould and Gould again in Punxsutawney.
Justice Curtis D. Wilbur of the California Supreme Court was invited by President Coolidge to become Secretary of the Navy. He said he would accept and travel to Washington after confirmation, aiming to keep California's top court until sworn in. He is a close friend of Herbert Hoover and a Coolidge cabinet ally.
A 7 12 pound baby girl arrived in Ernest, welcomed by Mr and Mrs David R Morley. The mother Grace Fes, nee Mies, is reported to be doing well and both mother and child are thriving.
Beader Falls PA March 14 Floyd Cable age 40 an engineer was killed when two locomotives collided at a cross switch of the Allequippa and Southern railroad near Allequippa. Both engines derailed and Cable was badly crushed in the impact.
Indiana Chamber of Commerce outlines a broad civic improvement program to be implemented with citizen cooperation. Proposals include playgrounds and athletic fields, shade trees, better roads, park and street enhancements, improved water supply, public fountains, hotel and railway amenities, parking controls, fire services, sanitation, and a countywide home ownership survey by Boy Scouts.
Snyder outlines a confrontation with state institutions and the Pinchot pledge demand as he prepares twelve to fourteen reviews. The governor’s first reviews will sum up actions since taking office, with exact formats not yet disclosed.
Washington Pa March 14 Marjory Marshal Helen Ballentine and Juanita Frye were painfully burned when gas exploded in the domestic science room at Washington High School yesterday.
Major league notes from multiple cities report Pirates manager McKechnie ordering longer workouts in Paso Robles beginning today with morning sessions at 9 30 and afternoon practice at 1 15 and lasting until the Buccaneers depart for Sacramento Wednesday. Separate items mention White Sox shortstop prospects after McClellan injury and Cubs preparation with Elmer Jacobs likely to start pitching duties.
Indiana hosts its second boxing event at the Armory on March 19 under American Legion Post 141. The program features four boxing bouts and one wrestling match headlined by K O Yutzy of Meyersdale versus Young Xeney of Pittsburgh, with side bouts including Roth vs Smith and other regional fighters. Streetcars run after the show, ring seats are $2 and reserved $1.
Washington March 14 The special Senate Committee to probe charges against Senator Couz as Republican begins closed session to map inquiry scope David H Blair Commissioner of Internal Revenue tests records of the bureau including the prohibition unit Roy A Haynes heads the enforcement unit Senator Watson chairman signals broad scope rival investigations Teapot Dome and Daugherty will be matched by a wide review of enforcement practices
Madame Picco formerly Miss Lorgado Batchelder of Chicago appeals to French courts to save her child and jewels from threats by her husband, Gen Pierre Picco, Italian air force ace and Mussolini government figure. Born in New Orleans, she cites danger to her life.
Rev C H Zahniser, Free Methodist Church minister, assists with revival services in Kittanning for two weeks. The pulpit at the Inn e Church pallney will be occupied by Rev J F Besson of…
Ev Ebright new California crew coach says the Golden Bears will not compete in the East this year. He doubts a Pacific Coast win at Lake Washington in April and will skip the Hudson regatta and Olympic tryouts to build a Conibear stroke program for future years. The article notes Conibear system adoption, material limits, and upcoming regatta dates through June 20 at Yale.
Castle Gate Utah March 14. A mine disaster at Utah Fuel Company Number 2 blasts killed 173 men and injured many more. Rescue crews searched every section as families mourned, with a vast area emptied and workers lost to the deadly gas.
A dubious advertises a new method called Bleachodent Combination to whiten dull yellow teeth. It touts surface action with mild ingredients and claims lasting benefits after four years of use by prominent dentists, while warning against dangerous liquid varieties sold by others. The piece cites dealers like Daugherty Bros and Miller and Pollack.
Philadelphia March 14 An official report to the Finance Committee urges Pennsylvania to adopt a manufacturing corporation tax and a graduated personal income tax modeled on New York to raise revenue for public schools. The statement contrasts state and New York school spending and cites tax yields, arguing sooner is needed.
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