17 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1910
Page
1
An office and printing plant located on Carpenter Ave in Indiana, Pennsylvania is noted. The entry is registered with the Dadisa Postoffice as Second-Class Mail Matter.
Leroy W. Porter of near Whetselburg was convicted on a charge of aggravated assault and battery in Uniontown Pa. Testimony described he ripped dark brown hair from his wife’s head before she died from burns when her clothing caught fire. Four children testified that the hair presented as evidence came from their mother during the attack.
A garbled OCR fragment from The Boston Transcript compiles snippets of satirical dialogue and parodic lines. It mentions Lord Fitzfoodie declaring loving Araminta, a Dinglebat remark on family government, and a landlady reacting to a bachelor’s woes, all in a noisy collage of era humor.
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a hair rejuvenator and tonic that promises to restore life to dull hair, stop dandruff, and prevent shedding with a money back guarantee. It urges readers to buy a 50 cent bottle from T. Be Wildebrand’s and warns against substitutes. Also promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles and Foley's Kidney Remedy with a customer claim from Oscar Bowman of Lebanon Kentucky.
President Greenwalt of the Pennsylvania Federation names next Wednesday as the day for labor union men to quit work. Discussions between traction interests and strikers continue as United States Senator Penrose is expected to arrive and aid settlement talks. The carmen’s union demands include recognition through a committee while the company would discharge strikebreakers, potentially 2000 men, and spare 1400 union members who refused to strike. A statewide strike threat looms as unions in Pittsburg Erie and Wilkes-Barre consider action if the Philadelphia dispute isn’t settled. Greenwall of the federation issues notice urging locals to meet next Wednesday.
President Taft will award the medal of honor to George Kursten of Milwaukee and Velny Brendle of McKeesport for lifesaving on rails. Kursten tried to save a woman at a Milwaukee crossing but both were struck by a locomotive. the woman died. Brendle, a McKeesport police officer, risked his life to stop a crossing incident and save another woman.
In Wilkes-Barre a judge ruled that a man with one wooden leg could be considered two-thirds drunk and fined two-thirds of the usual amount. John Buchkrou, who had lost a limb, was fined sixty-seven cents and discharged, while Luckson plant faced no further action.
Washington March 17 The federal government has begun salt against the Anaconda Copper Mining Company to compel operation of its smelting plant in a manner that would prevent destruction of surrounding national forests A suit was filed at Helena Montana
Partly cloudy today with cooler conditions in the southern portions. Friday will be fair with continued cool temperatures across the region.
For rent accoru floor Penning ton building suitable for office room dwelling or dress waking Ivquore ot A Pennington tr For sale new and second hand Typewriters Indiana Electric Co 1 4 t1 For sale two building late centrally located cheap to quick buyer Inquire at the office of The Longwill Co Water St 166 121 FOR SALE White Sewing Machine Second hand All prices Needles Repairs for all makes 166 11
Classified notice seeking two good girls for domestic work with a reply address to Mrs J B Baird in Saitsburg Pennsylvania Box 505. The ad is concise and provides no further details about duties or hours.
A Greek letter fraternity pin was found and turned in. The owner may recover it at the Gazette office by paying 20 rents for this notice.
A written anecdote recounts Dickens and companions enduring a tedious London bound coach ride. Anecdotes involve a Marylebone member, Mr. Giles, Judge Duval, and Mrs. Gibbon with witty misnaming and social gaffes. The tale concludes with a witty recap from Youth's Companion about mistaken identities at dinner.
A princess at dinner with Prince de Tallesrud and Mme de Tallexrand discusses famous travel writings. She recalls the adventures of a traveler, mentions Robinson Crusoe and Defoe, and pivots the conversation to the author through a witty exchange about Friday and island life. The scene blends satire and literary obsession in a Regency tone.
A Cleveland factory visit by Senator Hanna overheard a red headed helper mutter about wishing Hanna’s money. The scene ends with Hanna challenging him to imagine freeing him from poverty, the boy later becoming a manager and recounting the anecdote.
An excerpt notes a traveler’s remark about a naked South Sea tribe and their dog companions. It compares dog behavior to human etiquette, describing formal greetings and strict personal space among dogs sharing a home. The tale, attributed to Henry C Merwin in Athi tie, blends travelogues with humorous observations.
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls Fouquier Tinville era punishments with mistaken names leading to executions. A boy in the pillory is mistaken for a suspect and guillotined, a sixteen year old, Mellet, is executed for an elderly man, and a couple’s secret marriage is revealed with light humor about prior wedded life.
In a brisk exchange about smokeless tobacco a jokester asks if stock is kept and the clerk confirms chewing tobacco is available. The witty reply highlights a light moment captured by the Cornell Widow.
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