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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1928

Page

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Indiana visitors mark busy Tuesday in Blairsville area

Local names Mrs. Gradish, Frank Gardner, Mr and Mrs Del Keith and son, Mrs D B In and Bobby, Abs W Yeaty, Z M ier, Charles Nippes, W W Washburn, Kiam W Wrigley, Joseph P Lyda, C Crow, Miss Flo Mitchell, William Hanna, Mrs Clair Hoover, Betty Gray, ira, John, evi Conner, Torrance, Frew, Huey McAlister, Raymond McIntyre, R A Ewing, Paul Gessler, A C Reed, T Elgin, Mrs Harry Replogle are listed as visiting, calling or traveling in Indiana, Blairsville and nearby towns on Tuesday Court House business and social calls.

Card of Thanks for Hoover family

Cards express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and after death of husband and father Hoover. Family thanks for flowers and supportive acts from natives and friends.

Hoover

Ex-officials Begin Sentences In Prohibition Case

Pittsburgh May 2 ex chief of police of Monessen William A Horne and ex constable Walter Wyatt start one year in Atlanta Federal Penitentiary for conspiring to violate prohibition laws. Andy Dudas and John R Mahusky receive six months in Westmoreland county jail. They were found guilty of shaking down bootleggers and protecting violators. ruling upheld by circuit court and U S Supreme Court.

Pittsburgh INSJ Westmoreland County William A. Horne Po-Lce Monessen Walter Wyatt Atlanta Andy Dudas Andohn R. Mahusky R. M. Gibson Circuit Court United State Supreme Court District Court

Missionary Alcorn Opens Free Methodist Meeting Tonight

Miss Gertrude Alcorn, recently returned missionary from Indiana, speaks tonight at the Free Methodist church. The third quarterly conference meeting runs Friday evening through Sabbath with Rev. W. W. Spiker in charge, featuring an order of services across Friday through Sunday including preaching, Sunday School, Love Feast, The Lord's Supper, and Praise Service.

Gertrude Alcorn Indiana Free Methodist Church Miss Alcorn W. W. Spiker Butler Fatewine

Evangelicals Plan Big Meeting at Bowdertown

United Evangelical Mission in Bowdertown hosts an all day gathering on Sunday May 6 led by Bishop E Woodring of Allentown Pa The program includes a history talk at 10 am a sermon and Lord's Supper at 11 am a fellowship session at 8 pm a song service from 7 to 8 pm another sermon and altar service after 8 pm Weekly prayer and preaching sessions follow starting Wednesdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 7 30 pm

United Evangelical Mission Bowdertown E. &. Woodring Allentown Woodring United Evangelical Church L. M. Bartlebaugh Bethlehem

Dope Ring Threat Letters Prompt Police Probe

Cal Nutt orders a broad investigation after threatening pencil letters from a dope ring or fanatic circulate to newspapers. Los Angeles Arcade post office mailed. similar letters reported in New England. Federal and local narcotic efforts reduce dope supply, though threats continue.

New England Cal. Nutt Arcade Los Angeles San Francisco Nutt

Smuggling Narcotics Traffic Details From Nutt Study

A report notes foreign sources supply most narcotics aside from opium imported mainly via Seattle and distributed by Orientals. It indicates smuggling flows moving overland to the west coast. Nutt says addicts may be declining and that the traffic is under control.

Seattle Europe West Nutt

Government honors Bremen crew in rain swept capital visit

The incident marks Floyd Bennett’s tribute ceremony at Bolling Field with Kellogg welcoming German ambassador von Prittwitz Und Gaffron and Irish minister Smiddy. General applause followed Lindbergh as Coolidge signed the Distinguished Flying Cross for Bremen’s crew amid limited initial medals.

Floyd Bennett Bolling Field Kellogg Herr Frederic Wilhelm von Prittwitz Und Gaffron Timothy Smiddy Navy Ok At Coolidge Congress War Department Philadelphia

Last Chance Front Page 1 Delegates and Smith Nomination

The piece notes Smith supporters predicting a first ballot nomination with 442 delegates to be chosen. It highlights Governor’s rapid pace, need for about 200 more delegates, and the significance of California's 26 delegates. It emphasizes refuting the claim that Smith has no appeal in the West.

Smith Washington California

Smith shows wideGeorge Smith strong delegate lead in west race

Reported private and public returns indicate Smith leads in delegate counts across multiple states. Walsh and Reed trail with limited commitments, while Smith's 508 delegates span from Maine to California and to the Canadian border, underscoring broad support amid the West’s dry sentiment.

Thomas J. Walsh Montana Ciry W. G. McAdoo California James A. Reed Missouri Incom- Smith Plete Smith West Walsh New York Wisconsin Reed Maine Canadian Gulf Arizona Arkansas Idaho Illinois Iowa Louisiana Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota New Hampshire North Dakota Oklahoma Pennsylvania Rhode Island Washington Wyoming the Territorie

Bird Houses entrants for Scout event in Indiana County

No. 1 Saltsburg team places listed with Cronk Stupic Smith and others in the Bird Houses contest. First Class entries include Templeton Simpson Kanable Sullinger Christie with locations Indiana Clymer Homer City. Special auto tour prize to Harrisburg capital and Gettysburg battlefield. all entrants attend John Robinson’s Circus Friday. gathering at Indiana Evening Gazette at 1 p m. summary table lists communities and house counts across Brushvalley Clymer Biatraville Saltsburg Homer City and others.

Saltsburg Robert Cronk Indiana Steve Stupic Heilwood Earl Smith Brushvatley Robert Templeton Clymer Wm. Simpson Guy Kanable, Jr Edgar Sullinger Homer City Raymond Christie Harrisbore Gettysburg Battle Feld John '‘Robinson's Circus Indiana Evening Gazette Hellwood Seees Brushvalley Clymer i Biatraville Clymer No

Demonstrations of Voting Machine Share in Western Pa

Mrs Lila Mosby reported that 83000 people in three counties have seen a voting machine demonstration since January with only four objectors. She has addressed clubs civic bodies church groups and organizations in Greene Washington Indiana Blair and now prepares to visit Somerset county.

Pittsburg Lila Mosby Mosby

Tall Cedars Program Receives Ceremonial Oversight

Tall Cedars MicColly and the Tall Cedar chorus led by J Ross Foust participated in the program. Westmoreland Forest officers conducted the ceremony with Judge William T Dom as grand tall cedar and a lineup including Charles E Whitten Dan iel J Snyder John W Yealy Alvar Hollingsworth Rev Robert G Betts and others serving in various offices and roles.

Paul &. Gaskin Sentinel M. D. Robb Sentimen James R Mowry Byron M. Loar S. 8. Smith

Township road program could extend rural roads at lower cost

Supervisors pressed for a cheaper method to improve township roads with graded drainage and local surface. State and county officials proposed funding through state rewards, with townships covering base construction and interim repairs, enabling several miles of passable roads at a lower tax burden. E. J. Finn will oversee the project for Indiana County.

Board of Supervisors E. J. Finn Indiana County

Death Notice of Robert Pavis Robinson at PM Junction

Robert Davie Robinson died at his home near PM Junction Monday morning at 2:30. He was 85 and a son of the late. Interment will be in Etderton Cemetery. Funeral service was held at his church at thirty o'clock led by Rev. Mr. Dodge.

Mr. Dodge Etderton Cemetery Robert Pavis Robinson Robert Davie Robinson PM Junction

Deemer and Shick Obituaries from Indiana and Armstrong County

Mrs Julia Ann Nancy Moore Deemer widow of Dr John T Deemer of near Kittanning died Wednesday after a lingering illness aged 78 She was from a prominent colonial era family and leaves four children plus a grandchild and several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held at the family residence and interment followed in Prospect Cemetery Herbert Shick aged 73 died this morning at 215 in Lucerne Indiana He was a stone mason and bricklayer and member of the Methodist Episcopal Church He leaves four brothers and two sisters Funeral services will be Thursday in Streams Chapel conducted by Rev Dr C B Emerson with interment at Oakland Cemetery.

Julia A.N. M. Deemar Julia Ann Nancy Moore Deemer John T. Deemer Kittanning New Kensington William Roger Tarentum Mary Julian Deemar Prospect Cemetery Herbert Shick Jacob Elizabeth (Wittenmeyer) Shick Lucerne Indiana Methodist Episcopal Church Streams Chapel C, B, Emerson Oakland Cemetery

Girl thrice thought to struggle in overturned skiff

A heavy fur coat hindered a girl as the skiff overturned and she exhausted herself aiding her sister. A Black passenger leaped from the skiff to a flatboat as it docked and is believed to have overturned the craft. Two passengers including the ferryman escaped.

Big Bill Haywood Suffers Paralytic Stroke at Kremlin

Moscow May 2 In a Kremlin Hospital William D Big Bill Haywood former Chicago leader of the industrial workers of the world suffered a paralytic stroke last night and is sinking rapidly doctors say he cannot recover He was so low during the night that survival seemed a miracle this morning the bulletin said his condition was somewhat improved by morning despite the grave prognosis.

Moscow INS William D Big Bill Haywood Chicago

Lackawanna election frauds probe ordered by judge

Scranton May 2 Alleged frauds in six Lackawanna county districts at last Tuesday's primary are to be investigated by the grand jury. Judge George W Maxey ordered reconvening for further instructions and each juror received a certified copy of the split order.

Scranton INS Lackawanna County George W. Maxey Maxey

Committee to investigate the election costs

Vice President Dawes named a five member Senate panel to probe campaign expenditures for presidential candidates. The appointees include Senators Steiner of Oregon Dale of Vermont McMaster of South Dakota Barkley of Kentucky and Bratton of New Mexico. The effort follows a Senate resolution directing the inquiry.

Washington INS Dawes Senate Frederic Steiner Oregon Porter Dale Vermont W. H. McMaster South Dakota A. W. Barkley Kentucky F. G Bratton New Mexico

New York Stocks Rally On Heavy Rail and Utility Demand

In early trading May 2, mixed shifts from oil and motor shares to low priced rails and utilities lifted the market. Pennsylvania interests reportedly bought substantial stock, with 8 point gain for General Motors and notable advances for Radio, American Smelting, Mack Trucks, Southern Railway, and other speculative favorites.

New York New York City Chicago and Alton Comiion Pennsylvania Railroad General Harboard General Motors American Smelting Mack Trucks Southern Railway Sishloniagvarce i Genera Motors Radio American Standard Oil New Jersey Standard of Amn Amin Loco Beth Steel Sacra Pacs Chile N. Y. Central N.Y. New Haven Penna R. R Etn Ae. Pullman A. E. Masten & Company Pittsburgh, PA

Marble Tourney Sparks Ward Championship Hope Tonight

The Gazette reports a marble tournament for local youths as the Third and Fourth Ward boys are set to compete in a championship night. Contest starts at 4:15 PM with all participants invited to showcase their skill.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Michael Gradish Frank Gardner Glen Ball del Keith Citt Stafford D. B. In Bobby Mahatif Abs W. Yeaty First National Bank Z. M.ier Trea Blairaville Savings and Company Charles Nippes Blacklick Ondiana Friends W W. B. Washburn Indiana Hotel Gene Star Immigration Company Wnsville Texas Greensburg Kiam W. Wrigley Clearfield Joseph P. Lyda Forry J. W. Straus Stock and Bonompany C. Crow Uniontown William B. Crow Flo Mitchell N. 6Th Street Brownsville Mitchell Townsville William Hanna DuBois Clair Hoover de McCrea Betty Gray Jomé West Philadelphia Street Ira Howard Reese Jds Johnstown Evi Conner Models Date Arcadia Ngs Yacht Rossiter Sheriff's Fields Blairsville Torrance James Raville It Frew Huey McAlister Oville Diana iSheriff Elmer Boreland Depuwe Wane Wilson Blairaville Craquire H. D. Smith Yester John’ Fisher Deckers Point Raymond McIntyre Robinson Court House R.A. Ewing Conemaugh Township Paul Gessler Pittsurgh C. Harding al Port Moore Hotel A. C. Reed Cor ‘ry,Pa Ya. T. Elgin Indiana Lumber and Supply Co Pitts Burgh Harry Replogle William Duffner Spencer Foundation Spencer Soranth Canpuea W. J. Shirry Wayne Ave. Lect Spencer NEA Dallas Bureau Donna Vandever Electra J. A. Whittenberg Horace Dodge Detroit Bureau Muriel Sisman Detroit London Dodge Sisman Bird Houses Mary Davia Robinson Robinson Funeral Home Greenwood Cemetery Big Bill’ Haywood Lackawanna Tanghorne Trenton Ringoes Flemington Mercer County Line Waynesburg Morgan and Lincoln Streets Centerville Prospect the Gazette Ninn Glasser
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