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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1917
Page
1
The Gazette is published except Saturday and no delivery to carriers in Indiana due to ongoing delays and suspensions. The notice lists I stands for information from the Pring and Publishih Co as the Posthitlee at Indiana.
The article argues China has little reason to sever relations with Germany, noting geographic and economic distance from submarine threats and Japan's role as an enemy. It suggests China seeks independence and may delay full break until postwar peace, while referencing Boxer indemnities and potential German colony in Kiaochau.
Berlin advices today report deep despondency over the Russian royal downfall and a belief that autocratic governments stand as Germany's real friends while the new regime pledges relentless war. Speculation grows on the revolution's moral impact, with Vienna only slowly permitting news through.
A manifesto from the Duma committee states the government is seated in the Executive Committee of the Duma with a newly chosen council of ministers. The move, telegraphed to General Army HQ, follows recognition by Great Britain France and Italy of Russia’s provisional government. Dispatches report Kazan Odessa and Kharkov joining the Petrograd committee for internal deliverance.
President Wilson urges both sides in the railroad dispute to renew talks and avoid national peril. A National Defense Council committee plans to seek a conference with leaders to reach accommodation. An immediate railway shutdown would threaten national security, requiring urgent settlement.
The Hebrew Unity Chih hosted a surprise farewell reception and banquet for Morris Buchman. The event featured tasteful decorations and a pleasant gathering with members and guests. Frances Cooper, a Philadelphia debutante, is to wed at her parents’ home next Tuesday evening.
A marriage license was issued yesterday to Leonard G. Dixon of Clarksburg and Carrie Ewing of Livermore. The applicants secured the license in the local courthouse, with no outstanding legal encumbrances reported.
Methodist meetings to continue another week in Indiana as church notes outline ongoing gatherings. Presbyterian special services will end tomorrow, according to church notices in the Indiana issue.
The Evangelistic Campaign continues for another week with a full Sunday program at the First Presbyterian Church. Sunday School at 9:30, morning worship at 11:00, and evening worship at 7:15. Activities include a men’s mass meeting at 2:30, a junior league event, and Epworth League at 6:30 led by Rev. Park and Mrs. Crawford. Dr. Zeigler preaches at both services. Mr. Mitchell’s last day noted.
An article promotes Dr Barnes's nervous and mental treatment claiming restored vigor and strength. It asserts improved health for cases deemed incurable by old methods and urges readers to seek this new special treatment offered to accept or improve numerous conditions.
An essay on personal growth through observing friends neighbors and colleagues. The author argues every person offers a lesson to shape character and urges readers to cultivate desirable traits by learning from others and applying those insights to their own lives.
Sabbath and morning services across Presbyterian, Baptist, Christian Science and Evangelical congregations. Topics include The Gospel According to Luke, Not Weary With Well Doing, The Curse of Cowardice, Incarnation, and Our Source of Power. Local pastors, times, and guest speakers noted. social notices headline attendance and visitors.
Mrs Calloway of Tallinure Michigan is the guest of Mr and Mrs Frank on Schau street Nell Schau street. Ex sheriff Mack of Philadelphia has returned from a trip to home where he visited his son Ed Mack and wife Mrs Caroline Geary was called to Sames City by the sudden illness of the local figure.
Reader notes quote Thomas Jefferson backing the dollar unit and current monetary system while James Buchanan urged a uniform national banking law to curb specie suspension. It also cites treaty principles with South American republics including reciprocity and most favored nation status, and mentions a revenue cutter Bear sailing to the Arctic on November 28, 1807 amid reports of a whale fleet disaster.
Questions for Today address dangers of a large regular Army and the timing of death penalty reform for desertion. They ask which President urged ordnance and munition factory establishment and what difficulties followed if the Army was cut to 4 percent after the War of 1812. The item also asks whether cadets at West Point receive pay.
Miss Olive Reese daughter of Mrs Alice M Reese Punxsutawney wed Frederick Norton Steiner from a prominent New York City family at St John Cathedral New York. The five o clock Thursday ceremony was performed by Bishop Greer. Reese graduated from St Luke's Hospital Nurses Course New York.
Paris reports a Zeppelin was shot down early today during a raid on Paris. The airship caught fire and fell near Compigne with the entire crew lost. It may have been part of the squadron that attacked London the night before. No casualty details from London were released.
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