Trial of Everett Wilhelm Opens Amid Crowded Creekside Court
Everett Wilhelm 47 of Creekside faces murder charges in the death of John Warden a Creekside church official. Testimony described arson and shotgun evidence as jurors questioned by Judge J N Langham began a lengthy trial with hundreds watching and more awaiting admission.
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J. A. Warden
Indiana
Greensburg Barracks
Everett G. Wilhelm
John Alexander Warden
J. N. Langham
A. Eugene Wilson
Talesmen
Wilhelm
Commonwealth
John L. Getty
Richard J. Hogan
Peter Bethel
Sorporn Larget
Melont
State Highway Patrol
Alexander Waitman
Lysate Kunkle
Moward Dixon
Warren Lane
Nile Spence
Wilehelm
Wuhelm
Warden
Creekside Mathadist
Molseaniet Church
Laught
He Clearch
Britain bids farewell to Mell on ambassador Mellon ends service
London officials and the diplomatic corps gathered at Waterlooo station to bid farewell to American ambassador Andrew W. Mellon who retires from public life after returning to the United States. Also aboard the train was Japan’s delegate to the League of Nations Yosuke Matsuoka, headed to Tokyo via America.
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London
Mateh
INS
Andrew W. Mellon
Waterloos Station
Mellon
United States
Yosuke Matsuoka
Dhapan
League of Nations
Tokyo
America
WAN SENTENCED TO ALLEGHENY WORKHOUSE FOR TOMBSTONE THEFT
Erie March 17 Prisoners in jail call the tomb as their home. Judge A B Rossiter sent William J Hooper 34 of Linesville to Allegheny Workhouse for 16 months for stealing a tombstone amid a parole hearing today.
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Erie
William J. Hooper
Linesville
A. BP. Rossiter
Allegheny Workhorse
Money tail spin ends as Fed reports March 15 data
INS America ends financial tail spin by March 15 according to Federal Reserve Board figures. Money circulation drops $269 million in the week, banks open only three days, and gold circulation declines amid hoarding edict. Reserve bank gold reserves rise $827 million, lifting reserve ratios. Federal Reserve metal in circulation reported at $3,301,000,000 as new money issued due to shortages.
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INS
Washington
INS America
Federal Reserve Board Today
Federal Reserve Bank
Roosevelt
Reserve Bank
Reserve Board
Jefferson County Surcharge Debate Hits Sinking Fund
In Punxsutawney on March 17 the County Treasurer faces a surcharge of 17 156 18 to settle whether the fund lies under his or the Sinking Fund Commission jurisdiction. The report calls for tighter bill scrutiny by law officers and ends with notes on gratuities, auto purchases for the Sheriff and County Detective, and other recommendations.
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Punxsutawney
Court House
Sinking Fund Commission
Board of
Jefferson County Auditors
Snake Story Tops Nolo News of Fish and Seals
In Winstead Connecticut the wilds of Nolo hills bring a sensational tale of three sportsmen John Jones Quincy Hall and Gardner Rae catching a 144 inch snake. The snakes will be displayed at Stewart Co display window tomorrow though the trio deny involvement and warn of misfortune if mentioned. The nature editor notes the tale rivals past fish and seal stories for sensational local lore.
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Nolo
Keir
Nolo Hills
John Jones
Quincy Hall
Gardner Rae
Yo M. Stewart & Co
Jones
Hill
Rae
the Gazette
House to Seek Conference on Beer Bill Amendments
House leaders moved to conference with the Senate delaying final action on the Cullen beer bill. Democratic leader Rep. Burns said the House would ask the Senate to name conferees to resolve amendments including 3.05 per cent beer and the sale ban to minors under sixteen.
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INS
House
Senate
Rep. Burns
Tennessee
Conferres
Rep. McCormack
Massachusetts
Ways and Means
Rep. Cullen
New York
McCormack
William K. Hutchinson
Tax can deduct emergency sales tax from income returns
Washington March 17 the Internal Revenue Service says taxes imposed by the emergency relief sales tax act of Pennsylvania last year may be deducted from gross income on federal income tax returns. The act was approved during a special session August 19, 1908.
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Washington
Reyentla Bye Rem
Funeral set for Civil War veteran David Segar 89
Punxsutawney today reports the death of David Segar aged 89 the last Civil War veteran in the city. Segar served in Company K of the 14th Pennsylvania Cavalry Volunteers and will have a funeral service Sunday. Death attributed to old age.
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David Segar
Segar
14Th
Pennsylvania Cavalry Volunteers
A S Simpson's Daughter Describes Calif Calamity
A California earthquake report relayed by the daughter of A. A. Simpson of Indiana describes the tremors after the major quake. She writes of Alhambra escaping major damage while Long Beach and surrounding areas endured shocks, with furniture toppled and telephones and poles rattling.
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Calif. Calamity
A. A. Simpson
Indiana
California
Alhambra
Clarence
Wu Revere
Long Beach
Representative Mathay Found Dead in Philadelphia Home
State Representative Jacob J. Mathay of Philadelphia was found dead from a gunshot wound at his residence. Coroner Augustus Calling was summoned after a physician called by the family arrived at the scene.
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Philadelphia
INS
Jacob J. Mathay
Augustus Calling
Mathay
Workers League Holds First Meeting in Homer City Hall
The Homer City and Center township citizens held a large meeting at the Sons of Italy Hall in Homer City for the first gathering of their new Workers League, formed after withdrawing from the county organization. A member cited dissatisfaction with the county executive board and a constitution dispute. The league, claiming conservative aims, expects broad public acceptance and already lists about 700 members with officer elections planned for the week.
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Homer City
Center Township
Sons of Italy
Workers' Unemployment Council
Vaice
Wi Eekating
Templeton Plant Resumes Operations in Kittanning District
Templeton plant of Harbison Walker Refractories Company resumes brick making next week after a shutdown of more than a year. Men are at work preparing the facility. nearby Allegheny River Limestone Company plans to restart mining soon. The limestone operation shipped river traffic to Neville Island, near Pittsburgh, employing over 100 men previously.
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Marvel
Templeton
Harbison Walker Refractories Company
Allegheny River Limestone Company
Neuville Island
Pittsburgh
Little Change In Davis Condition At Hospital
United States Senator Jas J Davis showed little change in his condition today at South Side Hospital where he is convalescing from an appendectomy and diabetes. Physicians report he spent a comfortable night and, for the first time since the operation, doctors were not at the bedside constantly during the day.
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Pittsburgh
Mareh
United States
Jas. J. Davis
South Side Hospital
Pennsylvania Faces Fast Track Beer Control Debate
Harrisburg dispatch reports Pennsylvania may legalize beer by early April if Congress acts quickly and President Roosevelt signs the federal bill. Lawmakers race to enact a state beer control measure amid lost state revenues and the need to align with federal standards.
Grain Orders Flood Chicago Marts
Chicago grain trading opened amid sensational price advances spurred by prison-day fears. Wheat rose five cents a bushel, corn and oats up, rye and barley higher, and cotton futures showed gains of three to five dollars per bale.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Shady Plain Woman Found Dead In Barn Rafter Suspicion
Apollo March 17 report notes Sara Peterman, 46, of Shady Plain, found dead today by her husband. Coroner A. W. Doseh states she had long ill health. Body suspended by a chain from a barn rafter in Mars location.
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Mars
Sara Peterman
Shady Plain
A. W. Doseh
Jewel theft case tied to $500000 haul solved
Police report a jewel theft ring tied to a $500000 haul has been resolved with the arrest of a 38 year old man from New York, near Miami Beach. The raid recovered the entire value of jewels.
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Society
Witter Playground
Palice
Itery Sidmor
New York
Miami Beach
Police Seek Legal Status for Stolen Chickens Case
Mount Lebanon police questioned owners of alleged stolen poultry after arresting Norman Brazecker who had 18 chickens in his car. Officers seized 14 birds but faced uncertainty over whether the animals could be legally classified as stolen property.
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Mount Lebanon
Norman Brazecker
Ninth Annual Bird House Contest Opens For Scouts
The Indiana Evening Gazette and William Penn Council announce the Ninth Annual Bird House Contest for Scouts and Cubs. Entries from all ranks accepted from April 10 to April 15 with four divisions and judging after the closing date.
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Boy Scouts of America
Indiana Evening Gazette
William Penn Council
Council
Ivery
Young Mother Dies in Indiana Hospital
Mrs Gladys Shaffer Marshall 20 wife of Ralph Marshall of College avenue died in Indiana hospital at 2 30 a m today. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Shaffer of Indiana By oD 1 born February 26 1913. Graduated from Indiana high school class of 190. Survived by husband three week old daughter Shirley Irene parents four brothers and three sisters. Funeral at Shaffer home 2 00 Pp am Sunday burial Plumville.
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Ralph Marshall
College Avenue
Indiana Hospital
Albert Shaffer
Indiana
Od. 1
Indiana High Echoes
Shei
Shirley Irene
Shaffer
Plumville
Treasury Balance Report Shows March 12 Figures
Treasury balance as of March 12 stands at 440,920,047.42 dollars with expenditures totaling 21,771,193.15 dollars and customs receipts at 0.852,948.74 dollars.
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Treasury
Washington
Mar
Tentative Schedule Announced By Pennsylvania Railroad Officials
A meeting at the Cosmopolitan club rooms heard Superintendent Sixsmith of the Conemaugh Division and Indiana residents report tentative plans for summer schedules. The night lay over for the end electric coach will be in Indiana, with improved east and west connections at Torrance. The Penn Bus Company TEceni will seek discontinuance after 16 months, while the railroad aims to boost system wide service and patronage.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Cosmopolitan Club
Sixsmith
Conemaugh Division
Torrance
Saa
Railroad Company
Indi
Blairsville
Penn Bus Company
Teceni
Kline Pleads Ill to Escape Jail
Pittsburgh March 17. Mayor Charles H. Kline fights a six month jail term for a misdemeanor in office. Attorneys plan to ask Judge Finletter to suspend imprisonment in exchange for resignation. Three doctors advised against incarceration and have been presented to the judge.
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Insc
Charles H. Kline
Judi Thomas D. Finletter
Kline
Finletter
Andrew T. Park
Risinger Named Inspector for Regional Credit Corp
J. M. Risinger of Homer City named livestock inspector for the Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation of Baltimore Maryland. He will start duties Monday March 20 covering counties including Westmoreland Fayette Allegheny Cambria and Clearfield and will conduct loan inspections.
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J. M. Risinger
Homer City
Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation of
Baltimore
Maryland
Risinger
Westmoreland
Fayette
Allegheny
Cambria
Clearfield
Evangelism Night Marks 125th Anniversary at Church
The First Unified Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh hosts Evangelism Night for its 125th anniversary. Rev. J Alvin Orr quotes Pauls intercessory prayer to Ephesus, urging teaching of the prayer and strengthening believers through faith and love. Continued on pages two.
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Ephesus
J. Alvin Orr
D.D
First Uine Presbyterian Church
North Shiu
Pittaburgh
First Unified Presbyterian Church
Orr
Christ
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