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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1928

Page

1

Tarbuck pleads murder in Whiskey Run case

The March Term of Criminal Court ends after David Tarbuck pleads to murder generally in the Tony Bill killing of December 26. Testimony will be taken April 10 before Judge J N Langham to fix the degree of murder and sentence. The court clears its docket. jurors paid. another verdict finds Thomas Trimble not guilty of fornication and bastardy but ordered to pay costs.

Criminal Court David Tarbuck Whiskey Run Tony Bill J. N. Langham General Assembly Tarbuck Thomas Trimble Montgomery Township

Indiana County High School Tournament Adds Friendly Rivalry

A county wide high school basketball tournament for Indiana county teams will be held tomorrow in the Indiana High School gym. Games start at 2 3 4 7 8 and 9 p.m. with semi finals Saturday at 2 p.m. and finals at 7 p.m. No prizes. proceeds 25 cents for tournament expenses, funds to support a summer track meet.

Indiana County Indiana High School Principals’ Association of Indiana

Y Men's Club Meeting Includes Volleyball Match Tonight

The Y Mens Club will meet at 6:15 PM at the usual hour to entertain the Brookville volleyball team and host a local men’s match after dinner. A new bowling group will organize for a short term following the supper. All members are urged to attend to help entertain visitors and arrange bowlers.

Y Mens Brookvilla

Endurance flight continues from Jacksonville Beach

Eddie Stinson and George Haldeman push a new world endurance flight in a large monoplane. After 24 hours aloft at 2600 feet they maintain about 75 mph as favorable weather persists and watchers stay awake through the night.

Jacksonville Breach Fla INS Afr Eddie Stinson George Haldeman

Longwill Lad Struck By Auto Near School Street

Six year old Longwill lad, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Longwill, 1128 School street, was seriously injured when a Ford coupe driven by Prof Theodore Sorenson of the Indiana High School struck him on 11th street near School at 1 10 yesterday afternoon. Dickey and a companion were said to have held onto a passing wagon before the accident.

Dickey Longwill Edward Longwill School Street Theodore Sorenson Indiana High School Ith Street Dickey 11Th Street

Burglary Plea Leads to Jail in Clymer Case

Lewin Philips aged 19 and Herman Carson 22 of Clymer were jailed after pleading guilty to burglary and larceny from a P R R commissary car at Cherry Tree on March 14. Jewelry and clothing valued at 130 dollars plus 20 dollars cash were taken. half the goods recovered. Bail denied. plea expected again Monday as justice and police pursue further proceedings. An Odd Fellows meeting followed with fourteen new members admitted after the regular session.

Clymior P, GR Cherry Tree

Fugitive J. E. Brown Captured in Local City

Assistant Police Chief Edward Allen tracked fugitive J. E. Brown wanted in Kittanning for larceny. Brown is held in the county jail awaiting removal to Kittanning by officers.

J. E. Brown Kittanning Jarcény Edward Allen Brown

Germans Flight Again Postponed at Baldonnes Field

In Dublin on March 29 Captain Hermann Koehl and his two companions postponed the Bremen take-off for America due to unfavorable weather and soggy ground at Baldonnes Airfield. The Junkers monoplane, readied since dawn, was set to start at five o'clock but conditions forced a further delay despite meticulous preparation and final grooming of the machine.

Dublin INS Baldonnes Hermann Koehl America Bremen Machanica

Penny Store Coming to Punxsutawney City

March 29 report notes J C Penny Company of New York to open a chain department store in Punxsutawney within months. Local bits mention windows for Saturday specials at Electric Supply Co building and ads for suits at 19.50, plus social notes about a Pie and Box Social at Jacksonville schoolhouse and various sale announcements.

Punxsutawney Jones Department Store Gilpin and Mahoning Streets J. C. Penny Company New York E Company Ofta Chain Department Electric Supply Co., Savings and Trust Co

Ernest Priest Jubilee at Exnest Church

The Rev. Father Emilio Farri longtime rector of the Annunciation Catholic Church at Ernest was honored on his 26th anniversary of priesthood with a jubilee celebration yesterday at the church. A solemn high mass followed by dinner and generous gifts and congratulatory cards from congregants and friends marked the occasion.

Emilio Farri Annunciation ‘Catholic Church Ernest Exnest Father Farm

Officials Nolle Press 831 Auto Cases in Allegheny County

Under the state auto law changes effective January 1, 831 indictments in Allegheny County were nolle prossed by Presiding Judge Joseph Swearingen on motion of Assistant District Attorney Roy T. Clank per District Attorney Samuel H. Gardner. The action reflects broad nolle prosequi across the state due to the saving clause issue affecting offenses from 1920 through last year including driving while intoxicated reckless driving and failure to stop and render aid.

Allegheny County Nolle Joseph Swearingen Roy T. ‘Clank Samuel H. Gardner Nolla

Pennsylvania Railroad approves stock allotment and employee sale

Philadelphia March 29. Directors authorize a 12 1 2 percent stock allotment at par $50 to holders of record April 14 increasing outstanding capital to 62.5 million. Additional stock of 17.5 million to be sold to employees after stockholders approve next month. Total outstanding stock would reach 580 million. obligations 555 million. Stock traded near 70 dollars, closing at 69 12 1 2. This marks the first allotment since 1928 and the first direct sale to employees.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Co Stock Exchange

Wives Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail for Beating

Washington March 29 For thirty days at least Mrs Davia Legenoff 24 and her sister Mrs Peter Morris 86 will be safe from their husbands who today started a 30 day sentence in county jail for wife beating Early morning milk delivery will be resumed Monday April 1 to adjust for the two extra mil k needed on the Sat Tachang Co operative Dairy Up Quality Dairy Co Fantoua Dairy Box One Automobile Section is waiting to serve you with Champion spark plugs Dayton fan balls MeWs y chaing Tung Sol lamps and a host of pans needed items J M Biswert G5 Sk4x Bea Milas O Btreama Sale An nouncement on Page 15 18dx Higgs toe club lunch 11 A M aye

Fox Indiana Co-operative Dairy Co Quality Dairy Co Famous Dairy Washington INS Davia Legenoff Peter Morris Tachang Co-operative Dairy Up Fantoua Dairy Dayton J. M. Biswert Delvery Wit Qualty Dairy Co

Political Bombing fuels Chicago's open political warfare

Chicago politics turn deadly as gunmen wound Joseph Sakaluskas and kill Jasper Montalbano in separate attacks. The violence follows earlier bombings of U S Senator Charles Deneen and Judge John Swanson homes. Federal guards proposed for April 10 primaries to deter further clashes.

NBA Service, Inc Chicago U. S Charles Deneen Thompson-Crowe Deneen Sargent Washington United States Oscar E. Carlstrom Illnois Charles John A. Swanson Deneen-Carlstrom United

Police kill man’s slayer in Philadelphia gun battle

In Philadelphia a desparate gun fight with three detectives ended with James Catina 21 an escaped Newark convict shot to death. His accomplice Victor Marcelo alias Macsillio 25 fled into freight yards but was later captured.

Philadelphia INS James Catina Newark N. J I Catina Victor Marcello Macsillio Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Vanderbilt Yacht Prey Of Flames

PORT WASHINGTON N Y March 29 INS Harold Vanderbilts $60000 flying yacht was among yachts destroyed or damaged in a fire that swept the Purdy Boat Corporation plant. Fire damaged or destroyed a dozen boats as flames fed by lumber paint and varnish raced through the boathouse. The Vanderbilt boat noted for water and air travel at 116 miles an hour was among the losses. Port Washington suffered a blackout as electrical wires burned. A short circuit was suspected as the start of the blaze.

Port Washington WN. Y INS Harold Vanderbilt Purdy Boat Corporation Purdy Boathouse Carl G. Fischer Ttte Vanderbilt Aly Bersang

Funeral Directors Form Indiana County Association

The Funeral Directors Association of Indiana County held its second meeting and dinner at the Indiana Hotel with ten members. A permanent organization was formed and officers elected: President Marty Flickinger Homer City, Vice President W F E Collins West Lebanon, Secretary Treasurer S C Streams Indiana, Board of Directors L J P Marlin Clymer J W Robinson Saltsburg Geo D Leydic Indiana R T Bell Indiana, By-Laws J Arthur Robinson Indiana C G A Mahan Dixonville J J Ferguson Blairsville Geo D Leydic Indiana. The next meeting is set for April 25.

Funeral Directors’ Association of Indiana County Indiana Marty Flickinger Homer City W. F E. Collins West Lebanon 5. C. Streams L. JP. Marlin Clymer J. W. Robinson Saltsburg Geo. D. Leydic R.T. Bell J. Arthur Robinson CG. A. Mahan Dixonville J. J. Ferguson Blairsville George D. Leydic

Slight Damage at Nicely Plant

Fire at the Nicely Brothers Beef and Provision Company plant caused slight damage when it originated in the smoke house on the third floor. Firemen arrived as the blaze was nearly extinguished, with the origin undetermined.

Nicely Brothers Beef and Provision Company

Mine Workers use airplane for picket duty at camps

Pittsburgh dispatch reports United Mine Workers of America used an airplane for picketing non union camps this week. Circulars urged strikebreakers to quit work and join the union. The flyer drop aimed to pressure workers to join the union.

M. W. OF A Pittsburgh INS United Mine Workers of America

Unrepentant Youth Gets Life For Murder

Alvin Hess, 16, was convicted of first degree murder by a nine to three jury and faces a life sentence after a confession tied him to the killing of a man found on the Monongahela River last September. Co-defendant Robert Stevens, 14, also to face trial, with about three dollars found in the ragged stranger’s pockets. Hess described as calm, he admitted striking the victim with a club, then crushing the skull with a stone and robbing the corpse.

Alvin Hess Robert Stevens Monongahela Allegheny County

Latrobe Hoodoo for Paint Agent Foote in Blaze

Latrobe haunts paint agent A. C. Foote of Pittsburgh as misfortune follows him. A hurricane damaged his car during a prior visit, and today a fire destroyed a whole block and the garage where his vehicle was kept, while he again stopped in town.

Latrobe A. C. Foote Pittsburgh Foote

Mrs Goodhue Is Stronger Today

Mrs Lemira Goodhue mother of Mrs Calvin Coolidge showed improved condition on awakening after a week of weakness. Doctors and visitors including Mrs Coolidge and Rev Kenneth Welles noted her brightness though no kidney update was given. The Coolidges visited with Blackberry the dog and an army limousine conveyed Mrs Coolidge to Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

Harold J. Noonan INS Northampton Mass Lemira Goodhue Calvin Coolidge Goodhue Destustin Ey Hayes Mr. Welles Mrs. Goodhue Mrs. Coolidge White House Preston Brown First Corps

Young couple united in marriage at Wesleyan Methodist

Alfred Stancomby and Miss Olive Hamaman of Indiana were joined in holy matrimony by Rev. George Blankendeker at the Wesleyan Methodist church. The notice also advertises a Camp Glen opening with a new orchestra and wallet pad, and a local drug store promotion nearby.

Alfred Stancomby Olive Hamaman Indiana Wesleyan Methodist Parsnaga George Blankendeker Camp Glen

Borah Warns Both Parties on Prohibition Platforms

U S Senator William E Borah charged both Republican and Democratic leaders with plotting a conspiracy to dodge enforcing the eighteenth amendment. He urged dry supporters to press Kansas City and Houston meetings for a clear prohibition stance. The fiery radio speech to Oklahoma women voters sparked much excitement.

George H R. Holmes INS Washington Wm. E. Borah Jama Idaho Allence Kans City Houston Borah OK Women

Weather shifts forecast with warm showers to snow

Forecaster E C Lorent predicts a Thursday turn from warm showers to snow by afternoon or night with colder air Friday. Northern Pacific disturbance moves toward the Great Lakes, raising temperatures eastward with rain expected Thursday, followed by a wintry pattern into Friday.

E. C. Lorent Pacific Coast Kansas Wednesda Lows Lake Manitoba

Brer Possum Joins Congregation in New Castle

A new member, an opossum uninvited to Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church, was saved from possible death after it was found caught in a basement window casement and released by Rev. D G Schnebly.

New Castle Mahoningtown

Aultman Babe Buried Today

George Sakol, month old son of Mr and Mrs Julius Sakol of Aultman, died early yesterday morning. Funeral services were held this afternoon and burial followed in St Bernard's Cemetery. Early milk delivery changes announced for April 2 with no Sunday service.

George Julius Sakol Aultman Dia St. Bernard

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. M. Stewart & Co Ford Ladies of the Catholic Church Stahuras Bes Silas C. Steeams Longwill Lad Clyner Lewis Phillips Herman Carson P. R. R. Commissary Odd Fellows Clymer I, O. O.n Penney Store Punxs’y Jacksonville Riggs Silas C Ernest Priest Bea Milas O Higgs Joseph Sakaluskas Jasper Montalbano Palmer Anderson Joe’ Esposito Vanderbilt Yacht Mothers of Democracy A. W. Scart Grant Atyeet Plaawa Soma Cub Haig Sens Haugherty Rta Lely Reymer Hetty Barry Shop Isd Dadgharty’s Cal Race Drag Opp. P R, A Bea Wes Arteia Siaply Co Indaws Harry Flickinger New Association Armstrong Steving Furniture Chas F. Paueh Huat Phila Silent Pangharis’s Capitol Lion Toroar Tim Duat
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