Boy Scout dinner showcases swift Indiana campaign momentum
Despite stormy weather 96 attendees sat to a bountiful supper at First United Presbyterian Church as Indiana officials and local workers mapped a new fundraising drive. Earl Howitt led the invocation. J Elder Peeler praised council leadership since 1920 and applauded Play Scout parents shown in a dinner folder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Organization
Indiana
First United Presbyterian Church
Blairsville
Clymer
Homer iCity
Marion Center
Plumville
Feeler
Copp
Mr. Peeler
Aged Homer City Resident Caroline Bianco Dies at 80
Mrs. Caroline Bianco aged 80 wife of Anthony Bianco longtime Homer City resident and Italian colony member died this morning at three o clock due to infirmities of age. She leaves husband four sons and four daughters James Bianco Detroit attorney arrived home shortly before her death. Funeral arrangements pending. Also Samuel Waddle aged 71 died of carcinoma at his Tunnelton home Thursday evening at 10 30. Funeral plans not yet made.
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Caroline Bianca
Anthony Bianco
Homer City
Indiana
Biancos
Cliffside Park
James Bianco
Detroit
Mich
Homers City
Samuel Waddle
Tunnelton
New Arrival at the Prugh Home
Mr and Mrs William E Progh of Coa Runara rejoice over the arrival of a girl on March 1 Mimily Elizabeth and her mother are getting along nicely.
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William E. Progh
Coa Runara
Elizabeth
Rogan Confesses to Killing Elwell in 1920s NYC Murder
Michael Rogan a 33 year old Brooklyn iron worker told inspectors he killed sportsman and bridge expert Joseph B Elwell in Elwell's apartment at 244 West Twenty third Street New York City on the night of June 10 1920 The tale ties to the long unsolved Towell case Rogan described a night at Whites Cabaret and a violent confrontation with Elwell involving Viola Kraus Eleanor McLaughlin a Show Boat cast member Miss Winters and Miss Reid in a dramatic confession.
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James L. Kilgallen
INS
New York
Michael Rogan
Brooklyn
Joseph B. Elwell
Elwell
West Tith Atreat
New York City
Towell
Regan
John J. Sullivan
Brooklyn Police
White
54Th Street
8Th Avenue
Manhattan
Viola Kraus
Eleanor McLaughlin
Miss Kraus
Senate Rejects Coolidge Appointee to Commerce Commission
Washington March 17 The Senate rejected President Coolidge's reappointment of John J Esch of Wisconsin to the Interstate Commerce Commission by a 9 to 29 vote. The defeat was orchestrated by senators from coal regions citing his lake cargo vote that favored Ohio and Pennsylvania coal shipments.
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Washington
INS
Senate
Coolidge
John J. Esch
Wisconsin
Interstate Commerce Commission
Esch
Southam Coal Fields
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Hickman Hunt To San Quentin On The Train
On a Southern Pacific train en route to San Quentin William Edward Wickman and Welby Hunt, both chained, face fate for Marian Parker’s kidnapping and murder. Wickman ponders death row and escape myths while Hunt grimly contemplates life imprisonment. The two youths share a final uneasy ride toward the state prison.
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Sanquestin
Cal
CNS
William Edward Wickman
Érim
San Quentin Penitentiary
Death Row
Crick
Southern Pacific
State Prison
Mariain Parkin
Engagement of Miss Beeson and Alexander Wasson
Charles Beeson of Morewood avenue Pittsburgh announces the engagement of his daughter Miss Marian Beeson to Alexander Verner Wasson son of Judge Henry Wasson of Devonshire street Pittsburgh. Miss Beeson is a granddaughter of the late General Harry White and a niece of Harry White Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edmund Beeson
Morewood Avenue
Pittsburgh
Marian Beeson
Alexander Verner Wasson
Henry Wasson
Devonshire Street
Beeson
Harry White
Indiana
The Frogs' Party operetta at Third Ward School
A capacity audience enjoyed the Spring operetta The Frogs Party last night in the High School Auditorium. Miss Lola A Beelar directed music and dances, with costumes supervised by Miss Anna J Thompson. Over 160 children performed as frogs, bees, birds, and seasonal figures in two acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
Lola A. Beelar
Anna J. Thompson
Nine held in Yarsavage case in mistake murder
Nine youths and young men from Springdale and Russelton were held for court for the murder of Michael Yarsavage in March. He was beaten to death after being mistaken for a non union miner. Yarsavage’s body was found at Rural Ridge and Walters Chapel cemetery as authorities questioned alleged pickets and other men linked to the case. The son, Michael Jr, is expected to identify the body before transfer to the Western Penitentiary.
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Springdale
Russelton
Michael Yarsavage
Nantey- Glo
Yarsavage
West Deer Creek
Ridge
Yarsavase
Lo Branzette
Alex Simon
Julius Frank
John Kubic
Michael, Jr
Western Penitentiary
Indiana County
Erin by Wm T Cosgrave on St Patrick's Day visit
Irish Free State President Wm T Cosgrave writes to readers of the Indiana Evening Gazette via Inter national News Service from Dublin. He recalls his official U S visit to thank America for friendship and aid during difficult days and expresses gratitude for continued goodwill.
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WM. T. Cosgrave
Executive Council of
The
T N.S
Dublin
Marsh
Indiana Tivening Gazette
International News Service
St. Patrick’s Day
United States
Skid Grips Rubber Chains Featured by Stewart & Co
The ad notes rubber chains are suitable for the season and invites readers to inquire about SKID GRIPS from J. M. Stewart & Co at 174x. It promotes a new rubber chain product with emphasis on practicality for this time of year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Stewart & Co
Republican Women Meet in Key Gathering at Moore Hotel
The Council of Republican Women held a luncheon for sixty five at the Moore Hotel, followed by a business meeting. Mrs Anker of Bristol praised the group while Mrs C A Verner of Pittsburgh outlined primary election duties on April 24 and discussed national conventions, urging active participation in politics. Mrs Gray of Pittsburgh commended efficiency and encouraged strong effort for election wins.
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Moore Hotel
Anker
Bristol
C. A. Verner
Pittsburgh
National Council
Allegheny Council of Republican Women
Republican Party
Auditor General
Gray
St Patrick Day Party Hosts Kiss the Blarney Stone
Three local girls Maude Metinire Nita and Buela Brown led a St Patrick party for thirty guests at 2 St Patrick's Day party night. Irish games and the Blarney Stone ritual were among the highlights with a customary luncheon and a late departure. Ohone Ohone.
Kopson brothers found guilty in felonious entry case
The jury convicted Pete Kopson and Joe Kopson of Buck Run on felonious entry, larceny, pointing firearms and assault and battery yesterday morning. Joe Bolicki pleaded guilty to assault and battery and the court adjourned for the week with no session next week due to the Supreme Court in session until Monday March 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commonwealth
Pete
Joe Kopson
Buck Run
Joe Bolicki
Supreme Court
Criminal Court
Indiana Athletic Association call to action 1988
A vigorous plea to Indiana athletes to join the Indiana Athletic Association in 1988. The message urges every athlete to support and cooperate to raise Indiana's profile on local, international, and national circuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana Athletic Association
Infant Welsh Child Is Dead in Tragic Loss
Loyal Daniel Welsh eleven month old son of Cheater H. and Edith Kerr Welsh died Friday at 11 00. Survived by parents two sisters Catherine and Helen. Funeral Monday at 1 30 in Welsh residence 807 Chestnut Street Rev Roger Charnock Christ Episcopal Church Interment Oakland Cemetery. Also an advertisement for fresh batteries by J M Stewart Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Edith (Kerr) Welsh
Catherine
Helen
Chestnut Street
Roger Charnock
Christ Episcopal Church
Oakland Cemetery
State Settles Animal Claims for February Bounties
The State reports payments for noxious animals killed in Indiana County during February. Payouts include gray ox seven, red fox six, weasel Sa1-a totaling 24 dollars. State bounties list wildLat forty eight, gray fox two thousand eighty one, red fox one, a weasel twelve thousand seven hundred ten a total of twenty seven thousand one hundred forty one dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Crusade with Christ and In His Steps Programs At Local Churches
Tomorrow evening the Christian Church hosts a program by the Christian Endeavor Society titled Crusade with Christ. The Salvation Army barracks will feature a Girl Guards demonstration In His Steps at eight o clock on Monday. Admission 14 and 10 cents goes to the uniform fund. Revival services continue at Latcerne Hall with Evangelist Mark R. Smith from Cadogan Pa. Services tonight at 7 30 Sunday at 3 and 7 16 pm and every evening this week except Monday Al are invited. The Evanglical Church begins revival services tonight at 7 30 continuing each evening through Easter with a union service by Protestant churches of Salisbury.
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Christian Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Christ
Salvation Army
Uniform Fund
Latcerne Hall
Mark R. Smith
Cadogan
Evangelical Church
Salisburg
Bunion Derby Entrants Press On Toward Flagstaff
LELAND C. LEWIS reports from Williams Arizona as Pyle's human derbyists push through mountain country toward Flagstaff on the 14th control. Arthur Newton leads the 489.6 mile Los Angeles to Williams race with an injured tendon while Andrew Payne shares second with Louis Perrella and John Cronick. Payne’s elapsed time stands at 82 46 42 as contestants endure high altitude and chilly nights at the Williams Opera House bivouac.
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Leland C. Lewis
INS
Williams, Ariz
St. Patrick's
Arizona Mountain
Teress Country
Pyle
Flagstaff
Williams
Arthur Newton
Los Angeles
Andrew Payne
Claremore
Okla
Seligman-Williams
Louis Perrella
Albany
John Cronick
Saskatoon
Canada
American girl Nancy Miller marries Indian prince Tukojirao Holkar
In Hindoo Bombay a American heiress Nancy Miller converted to Hindoo faith wed Tukojirao Holkar former Maharajah of Indore. The ceremony took place under palm trees near Barwaha with a ritual Hindu priest leading the rites as the bridegroom received the bride’s hand and spectators paid respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
Nancy Miller
Tukojirao Holkar
Indore
Barwaha
Governor Criticizes Senate MRS. COOLIDGE NOT RECOVERING
Washington dispatch reports Mrs Calvin Coolidge remains ill with diminished activity and weight loss despite official notes of recovery. White House physicians consult Dr Hugh Young as weather and kidney trouble hinder progress. Her limited mobility includes rare White House car rides and absence from social events. A flight to Massachusetts to visit a gravely ill mother marks her only notable exertion recently.
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Washington
Calvin Coolidge
White House
Danly
Hugh Young
Hopkins
Northampton
Mass
Train Wreck Investigation Near Harrisburg Deepens
A Baltimore local passenger train and three freight trains wrecked near Harrisburg as investigators work. Luther Williams aged 28 and Levi Simmers aged 40, both of Wilmington Delaware, among the twenty victims, were near death and Williams died later. Officials refused to assign blame pending formal inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrisburg
Baltimore
Harrisburg Hospital
Luther Williams
Levi Simmers
Withington
Del
Williams
New Century Club Meeting Set With Dr Foster Speaking
Dr Charles R Foster president of State Teachers College will be the speaker at the New Century Club meeting in the Community Room Monday at eight o clock. Music will be provided by Mrs Toma Bartholomeno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Foster
State Teachers’ College
New Century Club
Reat
Toma Bartholomeno
Weekend Guests in Pittsburgh
Mrs Jease Stuchell of Indiana and her sister-in-law Mrs O B Washington of Washington township will be weekend guests of the former's father-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs John Crossan Blair of Pittsburgh Rigel The place to buy vandy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jease Stuchell
Indiana
O. B. Washington
Washington Township
Fother
John Crossan Blair
Pittsburgh
Easton Governor Flays Probers at Banquet
Easton Pa March 17 Gov Albert G. Fisher denounced the senatorial investigation into the Western Pennsylvania coal situation. He blasted the four U.S. Senators, saying only a statesman brain can solve the issue, not petty politicians. He criticized the coal and iron police and warned against private control of state police powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Govaer Jnor
John S. Fisher
Wester Pennsylvania
United States
Easton Board of Trade
United Mine Workers
Act Company
Coal and Iron Police
Coal and Iron
Malta Knights Entertained Here
Indiana Maltas hosted Knights of Malta from Big Run Punxsutawney Reynoldsville Blairsville and Latrobe. Lincoln Commandery of Punxsutawney ran the meeting showing efficiency. After business the visitors were entertained with music singing jokes and speeches. Refreshments followed a very enjoyable evening. The visits have progressed for months and are increasing interest in the Malta movement across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Maltas
Knights of Malta
Big Run
Punxsutawney
Reynoldsvill
Blairsville
Latrobe
Lincoln Conmmianery
iPunxsutawney
Malta
Protheron Sabbath School Mothers Dinner Feted
Members of the Protheron Sabbath School class of the First United Presbyterian Church hosted a dinner in teacher Mirae Duncan's home on Charles Duncan Philadelphia Street last evening. The young ladies prepared and served the meal themselves. Thirty four guests were seated, with social activities filling the rest of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protheron
First United Presbyterian Church
Charles Duncan
Philadelphia Street
Los Angeles Mulls $1 Million Flood Rehabilitation Plan
Los Angeles officials seek an immediate $1,000,000 appropriation to revive the Santa Clara River Valley after the St Francis dam breach. Mayor Cryer rejects Red Cross fund drive, citing moral responsibility, as engineers prepare state inquiry and possible criminal neglect action. Housing is dire, 800 people missing or displaced, relief workers operate from Cross headquarters with hundreds fed daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
UNSI
Santa Clara River
St. Francis
Chamber of Commerce
George E. Cryer
Red Cross
Gryer
C. Young
Assa Keyes
Ve Elwood Mead
United States Reclamation Bureau
Tead
Mead
Texas
Cross
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Boy Scout
Caroline Bianco
PRUGH
Indiana High
Indiana High School
Oy May Hewes
John Wilson Dodge
Riges
Shox
Hickman
Hunt
San Quentin
Marian Parker
San Francisco Bay
Welby Hunt
C. Ivy Toms
T Hickman
Welby
Ime
Third Ward School
Yarsavage Gase
Nant- Y-Glo
Erin
Riggs
Cosle
C. E. Society of Christian Church
Saltsbury
Bunion Derby
MOOZY
Arizona Hills
Auto Parts Co
Ritz
Mr. Fishé
Easton Board ‘of Trade
Basi
NEW Century Club Meeting
Rigel
Vandy
Big Run, Latrobe
Blairsvil Reynoldsville
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