29 Mar 1923
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1923
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text hints at themes of loyalty and self sacrifice. Acknowledges a “fellow” bound by ties of honor and duty, mentioning a county and a sense of identity. Details are unclear, but tone suggests reflective civic sentiment.
States and chambers urge state highway commissioner Wright to finish the 83 mile Buffalo Pittsburgh route. Telegrams from Buffalo Morgantown Clarksburg Fairmont and other Pennsylvanian groups press for completion. Advocates say the $8,000,000 investment best serves road development and economic progress.
Pecora presses for full facts amid guarded witnesses in a mystery case. Mrs Keenan withholds letters Mitchell wrote while Mitchell's confidential attorney John H Jackson plans to accompany him on questioning in Philadelphia. Pecora cancels weekend plans and stays close as the inquiry unfolds. Beulah Liggett and Hazel Rodgers are noted in local travel notes.
Talk of introducing a summer half holiday for city businesses grows as several pleasant days prompt anticipation. Merchants weigh Wednesday versus Thursday afternoons and three months off instead of two, hoping widespread adoption by Indiana firms for employer and employee enjoyment.
Dublin reports heavy fighting at Free State military posts beginning at 1 30 with irregular attackers. Armored cars moved through streets blasting machine guns to expose snipers, but no casualties were announced.
New York stock market opened with fractional gains led by steel and copper shares. Crucible and Anaconda rose while vanadium, Baldwin Locomotive, and Standard Oil of California posted modest advances. Studebaker and Maxwell Motors also gained as Marland Oil and Famous Players edged higher.
Washington florists forecast a two million dollar Easter flower bill as demand for lilies roses and other blooms soars. Most lilies are imported from Bermuda with bulbs supplying U S growers and the industry seen as a potential big business in the south.
Two obituary notices describe the deaths of a Rutledge family veteran in Rutledge and William F. Taylor, 65, of England origin living in Culver. Services were held at Rutledge home with Rev Thomas 5S Dickson officiating and burial in Grandview. Pallbearers were nephews H. E Rutledge Joseph Rutledge and others. Out of town relatives attended from Blairsville Huntingdon Livermore Pittsburg and Belleville. Taylor died after an operation at Indiana Hospital en route to Culver and services are set in Du Bois.
Strict police orders aimed at curbing commercial use of Mme Bernhards death failed. Hawkers sold souvenirs near the church while a long cortege of about fifty carriages, many Americans among mourners, and four cabinet ministers attended. Wreaths came from the Lambs Club, Players Club, and Actors Equity. An usher signaled the curtain three times during the service.
In Philadelphia on March 20 the McConnell illicit liquor case moved forward with two defendants pleading guilty and three women serving on the jury pool as the defense exhausts peremptory challenges. Judge Thompson admonished over concerns about delaying the jury, while several defendants drop out for lack of evidence or pending reindictments. Witnesses may include Max Messare and Joseph De Gardeyn who shifted to purity roles, potentially aiding the government.
A report on Clark's plan outlines a Blue Sky measure with bills by Rep C F Eidelspacher addressing mine safety. Proposals include rear-end signals on last train cars in bituminous mines, moisture for dusty gas mines, danger signals at openings, inspectors pursuing negligent owners, and higher fees for mine foreman certificates.
Samuel Renwick Pollock of School street will represent the Kiwanis Club of Indiana as accredited delegate at the international convention in Atlanta Georgia May 28 to 31 elected at the weekly supper meeting last evening. Charles Ecks of the Y M G A is the alternative but will likely stay in Indiana. Pollock may lead a party by automobile. Trustee T B Clark reported the Harrisburg district meeting on Monday March 26. music by Park Lytle, saxophonist, and Dutch Campbell, pianist.
William McCrady celebrated turning 26 with a party at his Commodore Pennsylvania home. Guests included Mrs. Ells Watkins and daughters Helen and Susie from Indiana, plus numerous friends from Glen Campbell and Punxsutawney. Refreshments were served at 10 30 with games and good times reported by all.
In a packed gym the Co l tossers suffer a 43 to 44 defeat to Merry Big Five of Pittsburgh. Indiana staged a second half comeback, tying and trading leads as Apple Fee Hayes and Bath led the effort while Dodson and Fidler anchored the defense in a hard fought Western Pennsylvania battle.
Cairo March 29 Lord Carnarvon British explorer who discovered Tutankhamen's tomb is in critical condition from infection after an insect bite at the tomb. The infection began on the face and spread to the neck shoulders and lungs. Egyptians fear a pharaohs curse after disturbing the tomb.
The forecast notes warmer conditions after today with rising clouds and potential rain or snow by tomorrow. Today brings snow likely heavy then clearing as temperatures rise from a frigid start. A local bulletin from Pittsburgh reports the last winter wave ending, with Easter toys arriving and church group plans for Creekside services.
The Armory hosts an Easter Benefit Dance with Joe Harris performing piano. Organizers set entry details and proceeds support local causes.
Mrs. Charles Auer of 618 Spring St Bethlehem says Tanlac cured her months long indigestion. She reports improved appetite, relief from gas and backache, and renewed health after using three bottles. Tanlac advertised as available from druggists. Over 86 million bottles sold.
Word has been received that Mrs Bessie B Sleepy of Long Beach Calif daughter of Mrs Isaac Beck of Indiana is receiving a royalty of 65 dollars daily from an oil well on her land Two other wells are being drilled by the company Mrs Sleepy and her husband own 20 acres near Long Beach and have been growing English walnuts for some time
London dispatch reports German sources say Berlin sent a memorandum to Britain and the United States offering settlement of the Ruhr on reparations basis with final amounts to be adjusted by an international commission. Also notes social events in Philadelphia.
A sale of multiple parcels, under an Orphans Court order in Indiana County Pennsylvania, describes Second and Rour Tracts and a Borough of Rheoda site. It lists adjoining landowners, parcel sizes around 23 acres and 1 acre, and coal mine rights conveyed with the properties. Auction set for Wednesday April 19 at 1100.
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