Points on People in Indiana and nearby towns
A miscellany of social notes lists Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Jamison of Plum Creek Valley and other residents visiting the Evening Gazette. It mentions visits by Mrs. Rankin, Chief of Police George O’Connell and family, travels to Buffalo, N C, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, and Marion Center, plus local business and civic figures such as J. C. Clark and Delmont Murphy. The throughline covers social calls, theater outings, and legislative travel, with numerous individuals named as residents or visitors in Indiana County and adjacent areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. CG. Jamison
Plum Creek Valley
Lewis Claims Progress In Signing Up Mine Contracts
John N. Lewis, President of the United Mine Workers, told Labor Department officials that he is making progress signing provisional wage and working contracts with soft coal operators outside the central competitive field of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. He aims to line up a majority before the March 31 expiry as a Central field clash looms with Pittsburgh Coal Company leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasitington
John N. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Labor Department
Tllinois
Tidiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Lewis
Wph
Bng
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Secreary of Treasury
Tilinosis
Indiana
West Virginia
Kentucky
Fisher Outlines Expenditure Plan for State Several Millions
Harrisburg March 18 Governor John Fisher outlined a multi million dollar expenditure program dependent on a forecasted revenue rise over the next biennium. Key asks include 2 3 million for Edmonds Act school funds a larger mothers assistance grant highway building state armories forestry welfare and reforestation phrases. He cited potential savings from a new highway department building and noted revenue uncertainty across economic cycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
John Fisher
General Fund
Mothers’ Assistance Fund
Highway Department
Welfare and Forestry Departments
Welfare Department
Forestry Department
Udbget
Fragmented OCR note on running Seres and herbal compounds
The readable fragments discuss running Seres and a herbal compound described as the greatest for detail and healing. Mentions San Cora Vnbivoent and Vitdeur, with references to pains, piles, and various minerals. Names and places are incomplete and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kooente Peaves
Vietarral
Letra Peery
San Bura So4P Kin Wash Ad
San Bura So4P for tender itching or irritable skin wash with San-Curg Soan antiseptic that seals and kills germs. Great for pimples blackheads and clearer complexion. In stock at Daugherty's Br.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bae
Daugherty
Newest Supper Club Meeting at Holstein
The Newest Supper Club met at Holstein with Thomas Barbora singing Mother Mahree. Hon Henry I. Wilson spoke on the Workmen's Compensation Act, providing entertaining and illuminating insights. After the address plans were made to expand club activities and introduce new stunts to entertain members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holstein
Thomas Barbora
Mahree
Henry I. Wilson
Wilson
Blind Slayer Wins Reprieve At The Last Moment
December 29, 1925 Miss Burton’s mother found her daughter dead in a Brooklyn apartment as Cowan, who had shot himself, faced murder charges. Cowan claimed Miss Burton died by suicide in a pact with him. He was convicted March 23 of the previous year and sentenced to death, but the execution was postponed to last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Burton
Cowan
Brooklyn
New Personnel System Started Details and Endorsements
The new personnel system introduces sponsor accountability for endorsers and requires signers to attest to upholding the eighteenth amendment. Governor Fisher notes employees must take an oath to uphold federal laws including Prohibition. The administration plans few appointive changes while awaiting legislative actions on hiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detrich
Fisher
Store Opening Attracts Hundreds With Wildrose Decor
Crowds gather for a grand store opening featuring large wildrose trees and flower streamers. A ivory and white ladies dressing room and novel stock arrangements are showcased under indirect lighting. Cigar souvenirs for men and rose tokens for women highlight the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stegner
Reed Sparks Fury in Sapiro Ford Damage Case
Reed attacked Sapiro’s conduct across multiple states, alleging high salaries and improper fees. Gallagher objected repeatedly as the judge admonished the opening statement to state only what will be proved. The court warned Reed to stop arguing and focus on anticipated witnesses and facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Reed
George C. Jewett
Spokane
Gallagher
Michigan Supreme Court
Raymond
Sapiro
Kentucky
Minnesota
Idaho
Northwest
California
Tomato Association
California Prune Growers Association
Welsh
San Jose
Weil and Zuckerman
San Francisco Commission
Idaho Potato Growers’ Association
Weil
Zuckerman
Runaway Seminole Oil Field To End 30 Day Shutdown
Tulsa report notes Seminole Oklahoma, the nation’s largest oil region, began an 80 day shut in to slow production as wells flowed faster than pipelines and storage could handle. At shutdown, Seminole yielded 414 317 barrels daily. the sector expects a March 29 end and a renewed surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Seminole
Oklahoma
United States
FREEDOM GRANTED TO DOCTOR COOK ON PROBATION
Fort Worth Texas March 18 Dr Frederick A Cook famed Arctic explorer and promoter was granted probationary freedom from Leavenworth penitentiary Judge James C Wilson ordered a five year parole reducing his fourteen year nine month sentence He argued continued imprisonment would threaten his health at sixty and noted his prior notoriety as the master taker whose Arctic pole claim peaked public interest before decamping into obscurity He rose again as Petroleum Producers Association head in Fort Worth in 1920 but failed to deliver riches and law enforcement intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Cook
Arctic Pole
John M. Killits
Toledo
Dr. Cook
North Pole
Texas
Petroleum Producers' Association of
Forth Worth
Cook
Chorus Girl Found Murdered at Hotel in Pittsburg
A chorus girl, age 40, was found dead in her hotel room after a party at a Pittsburgh theater. Coroner John Hanley ordered D. J. O'Donnell to attend the inquest at 10 A M. Kenneth Gamble, another bell boy, is jailed on an open charge. Bechtel was arrested in an adjoining room as the investigation unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
John Hanley
D. J. O'Donnell
Pittsburgh Steel
Kenneth Gamble
Philadelphia
Bechtel
Mississippi's Governor Whitfield Dies After Long Illness
Governor Henry I. Whitfield of Mississippi died early today at Jackson after a long illness, according to state officials. Whitfield served as governor for several years and his death leaves the state to mourn a longtime public servant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Miss
Henry I. Whitfield
Mississippi
Return From Capital Trip By Local Delegation
George K. Clark Ben Pollock R E Young and Roland Logan returned home last evening from Harrisburg where they spent a couple days on business. They lobbied for a state hatchery to be placed on the grounds of the Stoney Creek Hunting and Fishing Club near McElveys Wort Haunting don County. The Fisheries Department head will inspect the proposed site and report soon. The local fishers hope for success from their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George K. Clark
Ben Pollock
R. E. Young
Roland Logan
Harrisburg
Stoney Creek
McElveys Wort
Hauntingdon County
Indiana County
Fisheries Department
Vesuvian Eruption Sparks Night Activity Near Naples
In Naples on March 18 the Vesuvius volcano erupted with 40 fountains of lava lighting the countryside and drawing crowds. Officials say there is no danger to tourists or residents, though locals fear the crater has sunk and the activity continues at the slopes of Vesuvius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
INS
Mount Vesuvius
Observatory
Vesuvius
Seven Die as Tornado Strikes Klondyke Area
A tornado swept through Bunton Arkansas last night killing seven and injuring twenty. Names listed include Mrs. Edgar Smith and Clifford Smith of Klondyke, Lloyd McAlister 20, Willis Ola Moody 18 of Mountain View, and Lennie Cash 22 with siblings Matthew Cash 17 and Ardis Cash 15. The storm formed in the southwest and hit Klondyke at about 9 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunton
Aark
Edgar Smith
Klondyke
Clifford Smith
Lloyd McAlister
Willis
Ola Moody
Mountain View
Lennie Cash
Matthew Cash
Ardis Cash
Lennie
Ardis
Pastor Freed In Girl's Death Near Morgantown
Morgantown West Virginia March 18 A coroner s jury exonerated Rev I M Ward pastor of the Little Methodist church near Morgantown finding Hildred Adams 11 died by her own hand in a delusion that she would be mother Prosecutor Hunt said moral guilt unlikely to be determined Physicians found no pregnancy and poison traced to the girl s home leaving no criminal case against the minister
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
W. Va
Hildred Adams
I. M. Ward
Little Methodist Church
William French Hunt
Nant-y-Glo Bank Merger Approved In Harrisburg
Harrisburg March 18 approval of the merger of the Miners and Merchants Bank and the Union Bank Nant-y-Glo with capital stock of 100099 was announced at the state corporation bureau. The institution will be known as the Miners and Merchants Bank of Nant-y-Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Miners’ and Merchants’ Bank
Union Bank
Nant-y-Glo
State Corporation Bureau
Miners’ and Merchants’ Bank of
Nant-y-Co
New York Stock Quotations Mixed Across Sectors
The listing shows varied moves with Ark Gas up around 1 percent and Am. Wool at 10 percent. Notable traders include Anaconda and Goodyear rivals. several firms report fractional gains or losses, while indices reflect mixed sentiment across steel, oil, and transportation equities. Pittsburgh, Pa.: market readout from local wires.
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N.Y
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Both Steel
Bakdwit Ccsecieees
Barnsdall
Iscereeeeres Sith
Cal Pet V.caeceveerees
BBY Ubm
Asiesererees
Eecesereeteas
Paty Cceseressees
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GM St
Sts Gen
Motors
Eecey
Granby Cop
Eeeiere
BOM
Hayes Wherl
Kang
Olly Siciererees
Kelly Spring
Nor Pag
Viseiesee Saa
BO Otis Steel Oy
Ceee
Pan Am
Prama
Cence Ee Bom
Phillips Pet
AIG
Punta Alegre
Packard Mot
Pure
Pierce Arrow
Steel
Tom Tms Radio Voce
Royal Dutehov
Rock Island
Eseo
Ray Cons
Sinclair Oi Ou
South Pac
TLBY
Studebaker
Ind Vo
Bite South Rails
Ccseee
St. Louis
Tim R Bear Ve Line
Union Pac
Annes
Steeley Westinghouse W
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Westinghouse
Willys Overland
West Md
Ieeeees
Ewan Hom Hudson Ccs
Stewart-Warner
HUT A. BE
Masten
AMNY
Pittsburgh
Funeral Services For McNaughton Babe
Funeral services for Darrell Hammond aged 11 son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Hammond will be conducted Saturday morning at the local Catholic church with interment in St Nicholas Catholic church cemetery Nick Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SS. Simon and Jud's Catholic
Blairsville
Darrell Hammond
Heilwood
Hugh Hammond
St. Nicholas’ Catholic Church
Nicktown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Flurry C. Rankin
Little Soy Perry
Evening Gazette
George O'Connell
Mrs. O’connell
Buffalo
N. C
Prudence Steving
Washington, D. C
John Gorman
Elder Peeler
Mary H. Sayer
I. M. Lewis
Marehand
W. J. Crowe
Charles Griffith
Marion Center
Alice S. Jones
Oak Street
Oal Stanton
Johnstown
W. A. Stanton
E. P. Daugherty
Kittanning
William Fierce
Chas, Moorhead
Toy Maloney
Nixon
W. P. Harris
Cresson
Omar Graff
J. C. Clark
Glen Campbell
Frank Henry
Apollo
The
Columbia Gas Co
John Lambing
Cherryhill Township
Court House
Delmont Murphy
John Jr. Gatnahan
Sheloota
A. Anstead
Trigash
Dow. Bennett
Collmotmhi
Beeeererety Beerees Fem
Tolal Sasdeeesesn Te
Lance del Bennett
Tren
Ats
Toth
Leeeag
Serre
Heeellanseye
Mabel WN
OED Cmte
Ephine C Mon
Alier Catena
Jaina Mowry
Nor Afour Varry x Roveland
Cy Moore Borokind
Meld Dane Wohler
Allie Aboore
Loom Chartorel
Detthe AL Forray Mloore
Ory Merokay
Main Gatephan Deanna
Pewee
Johar Wheetscape
ML Dane
Vowver
Robert Trbtinne
Paucherty’s
Indisan Pharmacy
the Gazette
Doctor Cook
Faye
Eichan
Kansas
Nant-Y-Glo Bank
McNaughton
I’vench
Queen Quality
Miller & Sons
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