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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1928

Page

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Sensation In Mexico Spurs Espinoza Camp Boom Town Rise

Report describes Espinazo Mexico evolving from a railroad water tank near the United States border with about a hundred residents to a busy settlement. Fidencio Constante dealer is blamed for the surge as locals praise his free medicinal water with herbs and fruit peels. Images show men and women receiving the medicine, while many Americans from Texas and other border states visit Espinazo daily.

Espinoza Mex United States Pla Fidencio Texas Espinazo

Senate oil inquiry centers on 1923 fund concealment

Washington March 21 The Senate oil inquiry focused on whether Republican and Democratic treasurers hid 1923 contributions to the Control Trading Company totaling 3.08 million dollars. The probe also touched on Andrew W. Mellon's resignation as Treasury Secretary and accusations by Senator James R. Couzens of irregularities in tax matters and bond handling tied to Harry F. Sinclair.

WM. K. Hutchinson NGS Shngton Senate Andrew W the Treasury James R Michigan Mellon Harry F. Sinclair Couzens

Radio union in politics stirs oil scandal charge

The article reports on a political dispute accusing a combined company headed by General Motors and others of leveraging the oil scandal to gain market advantage. A governor and Senator Nye clash over alleged demagoguery and attempts to dodge accountability for Republican party missteps. The governor recalls his 1920 election loss while defending his stance.

Robinson Indiana Nye Senator Robinson

Smith Denies Campaign Finance Denials Amid Inquiry

The governor says he will search campaign records in the state department and capitol storage sites. Sinclair allegedly counted funds to parties in New York and Rogerman committees, while Nye and Taylor face questions over statements about campaign support and liberal contributions in 1920. The inquiry seeks details at the Farm Trust Company Building, Indiana, Pa, on May 20, 1928 at 10:00.

Sint-up Ssna- Wye Sinclair New York Rogman State Committee York Eee Farm- Trust Company Ugh Indiana

Local Personal Brevities Highlight Community Visits and Events

Mx Foster, an instructor at Juniata College, visited area schools last week. Prof George Dickey of Windber, and Rev Mitchell family, spent the weekend in town. Church ladies hosted Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society in social rooms. Notables Hon Elder Peeler of Indiana, Lae North of Punxsutawney, and Charles Griffith of Marian Center called in town. Intermediate Presbyterian Sunday School sells tickets for Tell It To The Marines at State Theatre on March 21. Clymer High School teams swept Rossiter in basketball. Clymer boys and girls both won. Mrs Wilbur Swift hosted Ladies Fancy Work Club on Sixth Street. Mr Howard Smith back from illness. Eugene Swift recovering from chicken pox. I E Ackerson hosted stag party with friends. N L Diem visited Johnstown over weekend. Public coughing and colds reported townwide.

Foster Juniata College George Dickey Windberg Mitchell Brigham Bowser Womens The Presbyterian Church Elder Peeler Indiana Lae Punxsutawney Charles Griffith Marian Center Presbyterian Sunday School Clymer High School Clymer Boys Rossiter Boys Clymer Girls Rossiter Wilbur Swift Ladies Fancy Work Club Sixth Street Howard Smith Eugene Swift 1. E. Ackerson N. L. Diem Johnstown

Social Roundup at McGees Mills Masonic Banquet and Visits

Local society notes list attendees from Du Bois Pittsburgh and Indiana visiting Morris street and Compaedere areas. J. E. Steele and Mrs. Steele attend a Masonic banquet while Wayne Freas, J. D. Staples and families, Isabel Lewis, and others are noted as guests in town. Miss Diem remains home ill. Ruth Mock visits from State Teachers College. several families host and visit in town and nearby Hamilton communities.

J. E. Steele McGees Mills Wayne Freas du Bois J. D. Staples Mr. Clawson Isabel Lewis Pittsburgh Arthur Nicholson Morris Street M. Barkwell Compaedere J. W. Rankin Margaret Diem Ruth Mock State Teachers’ College Lepsh Indiana Wilbur Swift Robert Laing Hell‘wood J.S. Miller Town Mrs. Shepherd Cherry Tree

Reprieve for ex Broadway con-man in jail awaits dawn gallows

Relatives secured a reprieve today and tomorrow as the ex Broadway con-man awaits Friday dawn entry to Valley Field jail gallows platform. McDonald, once hopeful for absolution, remains resigned to his fate despite his attorney saying he still loves Doris and believes her life has been saved.

Montreal Valleyfield McDonald Doris J. A. Legault

Scout Council to hear campaign reports at Indiana Hotel

TOTAL OF 122 reports luncheons scheduled at the Indiana Hotel. J Wider Peeler, President, and Earl Hewitt, General Chairman, call the joint meeting of Community Chairman and Executive Committee members tomorrow at the Scout Headquarters to hear progress reports. A check from J S Mack of McKeesport was received for Brushvalley, where an active Boy Scout troop operates.

Indiana J. Wider Peeler Boy Scout Council Earl £. Hewitt J. 5. Mack McKeesport

SAD ECHO continued teorm page 1 appeal

The companion resembled Dan Pfaff of Cleveland who testified at Nadel's trial. Several people who knew Pfaff could not positively say he was the dead man.

Dan Pfaff Cleveland Nadel Pfaff Tian

Beggar Maid Fairy Tale Romance Ends in Marriage

Beth Wakeham loves Bob Wing after a masquerade dance where a red haired, golden voiced stranger captivates her. Peggy Maynard’s cousin, the plain but clever lecturer Robert Wing, wins Beth’s heart and, despite appearances, they marry as Beth discovers true love can come from an unlikely suitor.

Beth Veguy Maynard Stewart Weggy Maynard Peggy Miss Waketiam Bob Wing Pegsy Maynard Robin Hood Beth Wakeham Rahin Hood Petsy Maynard Peggy Maynard Golden Mrs. Wakeham Bob

Submarine Tragedy After Flood Drowns 34 Men

Water flooded the control room through a valve as the crew battled to stop it. The valve burst and sea water blinded the switchboard, forcing the crew into the engine room. Food was scant, with raw potatoes onions and sardines kept them alive. Signals from the torpedo compartment never reached the surface. Thirty four men perished, drowning in darkness as they fought to rise again. Secretary Wilbur announced repairs and reentry of the submarine, while bodies were shipped to Washington Riverside and Montreal under guard.

Graham Newall Fitch Secretary of Navy Curtis D. Wilbur Washington Navy Yard Portsmouth

Death Notices From Wilkinsburg to Newport Obituaries

Death calls Mrs Sarah Daugherty of Wilkinsburg Mrs Arabella Tomb of Memphis Tenn and Mrs Laura Ashbaugh of Dover Pa Funeral services led by Rev Dr Frederick W Hinitt at late residence Oakland Cemetery interment followed Mrs Mary Gertrude Brandon wife of Andrew J Brandon dies at Cheese Run age 30 with nine children and long Curry s Run Presbyterian ties funeral at her home Oakland Cemetery Howard M Davis 52 dies in Cincinnati area services held at Newport Kentucky home of former Scottdale Mills superintendent and rolling mills GM Funeral notes mention ap pendicitis complications and industrial ties

Andrew J. Brandon Pneutoonia Mary Gertrude Brando Cheese Run L. D. Peterman Curry’s Run Clymer Oakland Cemetery Mr. Davis Howard M. Davis Cincinnati Newport Ohio River Newport Cemetery Davis Scottdale Mills, American Sheet and Tin Company Scottdale Newport’ Rolling Mills Company

State Teachers College to Host March Basketball Tournament

Final week of prep marks a major event at Indiana Pa State Teachers College for a three-doorway basketball tournament Friday and Saturday March 23 and 24 1928. Visiting teams will be housed in a Grecian styled gym complex with extensive practice floors locker rooms and a large swimming pool and baths designed for comfort.

State Teachers’ College Indiana

Points on People and Local Notables Pass Through Indiana

George T. McHenry returns from Harrisburg after an official drawing for primary ballot spots with Harvey G. Bowers and others listed for state senate. East end includes mentions of dental society meeting in Greensburg, notable locals in Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, and a notice about Elizabeth Kramer of Greensburg and Kramer House relatives.

George T. McHenry Harrisburg George Senate Harvey G. ‘Bowers Punxsutawney State Senate Lee North Joseph P. Mack Harry Truitt Iat Dickie W. J. Gibson L. R. Speedy J. W. Kinter Lapsley Westmoreland Fayette

FLIERS Inquiry Traces Filers Near Patten Area

A long distance inquiry and district search near Patten found no sign of the Intrepid filers in Patten or nearby camps. A game warden suggested confusion with Patton, a hamlet 25 miles north of Greensville Junction, but Moose Head Lake region camps yielded no confirmation. Telephone offices across the Moose Head Lake region were swamped with calls from the East.

Patten Patton Greensville Junction Greenville Kinco Station Moose Head Lake

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Mexico Espinoza Camp the “Slush Fund General Motors United ‘States Ial Mackay International Radio Cor John Taylor Luditor Teorm R. A. Crabb Riverside William ‘Dempsey Philadelphia Ernest Stewart Savings & Trust Building William B. Smitten Marchand Pasadena Calif 8. C. ‘Haer Beavjerdale Wallace Chapman Wayne Tomb William Ruddack Supreme Court H. M. McGee Big Run A. H. Stewart James. F. Chapman W. L. Winger Joseph BE. Weaver Charles Parsons Harwich, Pa Moore Hotel John Ricupero Ricupero ‘Brothers Joe Agnello Agnello Brothers George Harper Grant Town West Virginia William Welsh Sample Run Welsh Dixonville Hospital C. L. Fleming Dayton, Pa C. C. Shannabrook Indiana Hotel Norman Moore, Esq Blairsville Court House Andy Scapura Hamer City Elizabeth Kramer Nicholas Kramer Kramer Greensburg James M. Biaeensil North Ninth Street City N. Y Ohio R. R Lehigh Valley N. Y. Central Ehinkse A. E. Masten & Combant Pittsburgh, PA Gordons
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