Hokum in Politics and the Watson Campaign Tactics
A historical sketch of United States senator James E. Watson from Indiana using folksy staging and wardrobe tricks to win votes. It notes his imitation of Uncle Joe Cameron, the collar and wardrobe gambits, and cultural appeals in rural Hoosier districts during his 1884 congressional bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Watson
United States
Indiana
Congress
Hoosier
William S
Wateadog) Holman
Watson
Uncle Joe Cameron
Uncle Joe
From the Cornfield to Press Gallery reviewed
Louis Y. Ludlow, veteran Washington correspondent, portrays politicians through anecdotes from over three decades. His volume reflects Hoosier politics in Indianapolis and insider access in Washington, highlighting Ludlow's extensive reach, stature, and friendships with national newsmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Louis Y. Ludlow
Ludlow
Cornfield
Indianapolis
Louis
Pittsburghers Walked Today Across Busy Downtown
Pittsburgh workers conducted a citywide walkout with hundreds of firms dispatching trucks to shuttle employees. Improvised bus and private vehicle service formed to replace regular routes while train service continued at short intervals. Mayor Magee announced further talks as officials aimed for a last-minute settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
William Magee
University of Pittsburgh golfer stays with Simpson family
Tom Gannon, manager of the University of Pittsburgh golf team, visits Harold Simpson of North Ninth Street. Gannon is set to compete on the Country Club links, following his title as Western Pennsylvania Junior Champion. Transactions list several property transfers, including lot sales in Center Blairsville and West Wheatfield with prices from $400 to $2,900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Marshall
Bantam Hoosier
Marshall
Joe Bristow
Kansas
Bristow
Tom Gannon
University of Pittsburgh
Harold Simpson
North Ninth Street
Gannon
Matt Chuvarsky
Rosie
Johns
Center
Ella J. Axe
Bess G. Kerr
Third Ward
Blairsville
Mahlon Mills
William R. Donahue
West Wheatfield
Panic in Tunnel After Auto Collision Blocks Traffic
A tunnel crash caused mass panic as engines released deadly gases, trapping motorists. Rescue teams used lamps and gas masks while pumps worked to revive the unconscious. By noon, most victims were revived and moved from hospitals. the tube remained closed as investigators began a probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Mines
Iui Witude
Democracy Mothers’ Party Event Recalls Past Days
The Democracy Mothers’ Party event featured James M. Marshall with musical selections by a quartet and reminiscences from Dr. William Hosack M. T. Steele W. B. Stahl E. M. Lydick J. M. Gamble and others. Mrs Anna Weaver sang Christ in Flanders. refreshments of cake coffee and ice cream followed. Attendees praised the well arranged evening and departed afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Marshall
William Hosack
M. T. Steele
W. B. Stahl
E. M. Lydick
J. M. Gamble
Anna Weaver
Christ
Flanders
Mothers of Democracy
Artesian Well for Water Co. completes at 215 feet
Spicher has returned from Clymer where he completed an artesian well for the Clymer Water Company reaching 215 feet. The well also yields a small percentage of gas. Albany New York. Grace M O'Hara Indiana Congress remains firm in its belief it can raise appropriations and cut taxes simultaneously.
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S. 8
Spicher
Clymer
Clymer Water Company
Congress
Bothichem Globe
Mother's Day Services Across City Churches
Churches mark Mother's Day with special services and sermons. Wesleyan Methodist Rev J D Wilcox leads morning and evening programs. Episcopal Rev B S White and Presbyterian pastors hold services and anniversaries. Catholic St Bernard's lists Low Mass and High Mass. Salvation Army promotes Open Air and Hall meetings with Mothers Day events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Methodiat
J. D Wilcox
Methodial Episcopal
B.S. White
Elpworth League
Virat United Presbyterian
J. C. Pinkerton
Junior Union
St. Bernard’s
Catholic
N P. McNelis
Christian Science
W. C. T. U. Church Street
Zion Lutheran
Water Street
Spain
Philadelphia
Seventh Streets
County Home Service
Tax measure goes to vote this afternoon
The session debates a Revenue bill, with both House and Senate proposing 1923 tax cuts and exemptions. Major points include a 25 percent income tax reduction, a $10,000 exemption, and public disclosure of returns, while differences mount over rates for high incomes, gifts, inheritances, and corporate taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Iselin Scouts Have Ball Team Pan Nied Basal Eden Or
Iselin Scouts field a ball team facing Nied Basal Eden or with other clubs in regional matches. Details on lineup, venue, and results are not clear in the fragment.
Clymer Wins Debaters GOP in Tight High School Match
In a close debate at the Presbyterian Church, Clymer High School defeated Plumville High School on the immigration question. Natalie Smith and Frances McDevitt argued for, while Gertrude Morrow and Kenneth Stuchell argued against, with judges awarding the silver cup. Reverend J C Pinkerton moderated as all sides displayed strong school spirit and restrained applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer
Plumviite
Presbyterian Church
the Savings and Trust Company of Indiana
Natalie Smith
Frances McDevitt
Plumville
Misa Gertrude Morrow
Mgr
Kenneth Stuchell
J. C. Pinkerton
D. D
First United Presbyterian Church
Jim Jones Joins Y Bowling League in Health Push
In this humorous sketch Jim Jones joins the Y Bowling League on friends advice for health. He picks a heavy ball, faces ten pins, and endures a shower of tips from amused supporters as his first throw yields two pins. The piece ends with Jim embracing bowling as “Great Stuff” and a signoff from Station J WE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Jones
Y Bowling League
Jim
Woman Receives Compensation After Husband's Coal Mine Death
Harrisburg May 10 The workmen's compensation board grants Mrs Annie Shoff Graham of Portage $2742.70 from Trout Run Coal Mining Co and the state insurance fund for her husband who died at work April 90 1920 leaving five children A $12 weekly award was set for 800 weeks Then on July 10 1922 the board awarded $1400.16 for 187 weeks remaining of the first period Less than a month later she remarried and compensation was paid at $3.88 until Sept 41 1822 Last August she filed a petition asking compensation under the agreement to her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Work Men's Compensation Board
Annie Shoff Graham
Portage
Trout Run Coal Mining Co
State Insurance Fund
Outing Club Dance Draws Crowd In Early Season
With ideal weather the Outing Club hosted a large crowd at its first dance of the season. The event kicked off a series of dances planned through the coming months, signaling a lively social schedule for club members.
Malta Picnic on July 29 at Idlewild Latrobe
Raham Commandery Knights of Malta announced a picnic for Idlewild near Latrobe on Tuesday July 29. A 10 car special train from Indiana will carry members and the public at special rates. The train will stop between Indiana and the Intersection but run uninterrupted to the Intersection and the Park.
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Raham Commandery
Knights of Malta
Idlewild
Latrobe
Indiana
Malta Lodge
City Delivery for Homerites Aims at May 15 Start
City delivery service from the Homer City Post Office is being pursued with a public meeting set for Thursday May 15. By that date houses and business places should be numbered and mail receptacles placed, two essential points for the plan. Frank Sawyer of Railroad avenue returns home after five months in Tennessee with D J Waller estate duties for five thousand acres and will depart tomorrow for Harlan County Kentucky to work with C C Trimble of Indiana for an indeterminate period.
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Homer City
Plang
Frank Sawyer
Railroad Avenue
Tennessee
D. J. Waller
Harlan County
Kentucky
C, C. Trimble
Indiana
Hike Leads Muskingum Students To Pittsburgh Visit
Harry Nichol and Raymond Short of Muskingum College arrived in Indiana for a day visit. The pair hiked from the college town to Pittsburgh and received several automobile lifts along the way.
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Harry Nichol
Charles Nichol
White Township
Raymond Short
Muskingum College
Arived
Indiana
Theollege Town
Pittsburgh
Mrs. Hubert Work Dies in Washington Funeral at White House
The wife of Secretary of the Interior Hubert Work has died. A private funeral will be held Monday at the White House with services at 2 p.m. and burial in Arlington National Cemetery. The White House was offered for the rites since the secretary resides at a hotel. The body will be moved from the hotel at 11 a.m. Monday.
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Washington
INS
Hubert Work
Secretary of the Interior
White House
President Coolidge
Work
Arlington National Cemetery
U. S. Flyers Reach Attu After Long Alaska Hop
Amer ica's three round the world flyers completed a record long hop across Alaska and prepared for a Pacific crossing to reach Japanese soil. They landed at Chicagoff Island of Attu on May 10 and continued preflight plans for the assault toward Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordova
Alaska
INS
America
Chicagoff
Island of Attu
San Cure Ointment Promises Heal Bruises and Sores
Mrs RE Walte of 12 Ely Street Ester N Y testifies that San Cure Ointment cured a two year hand sore after many ad claims and prescriptions failed. The ad claims the ointment also treats eczema boils ulcers chapped hands and face with 80c and 50c packages at local drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rafer
Ely Atrest
Ester N. Y
San Cura
Honk
Daugherty’s Drug Store
Homer City Pharmacy
In Loving Memory of Our Beloved Wife and Mother
A long, affectionate in memoriam piece grieving for a wife and mother. The poem reflects on family loss, daily memory, spiritual consolation, and the enduring presence of the departed in the home. It includes dated references and a final historical aside about Thomas Jefferson.
Notice of Account First and Final Account
Prothonotary records a first and final account for Farmers Bank and Trust Company of Im bank Pa as trustee for William Banks. Claude EB Bath listed as prothonotary with date 10 27 2481.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Bank and Trust Company
Im. Bank
Trustea
William Banks
Claude EB
Bath
Pennsylvania Highways Bids Offer Drawings At Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Department of Highways Harrisburg invites bids for roadwork on Route No 6 and related structures in Indiana County. Bidding blanks and drawings available free on payment of 2.50 per set. no refunds for drawings.
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Pennsylvania Department” of Agwaya
Harrisburg
Okposala
Capitol
Courage
Mahone County
Indiana County
Pennsylvania Department of Highways
Harrieburg
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Fidiana Evening Gazette
Rose
Pittsburghers
Simpson
Otte
Democracy Mothers’ Party
Artesian Well For Water CO
Fred BE. Clark
Albany
N.Y
Grace M. O'Hara
Angliron
American Gas Association
Lorain
J. M. Stewart & Co
GOP
den White
C. W. Bennett
Ralph McGregor
Lester Dick
Orie McBeth
Jank Myers
Floyd Barnett
George Spicher
Ivan Miller
Raymond Kelley
Clyde Timberlake
Reyburn Keeler
Walter Beatty
C. D. Weeks
J. W. Everett
Elmer Cohen
Wallace Guthrie
William Loughry
Pet Outing Club
Gy Aea Diamond Glass
Kiwanis Wooten Barbers
Business College
P.G. and I
Gazette
Flying Wonders
Mysterious Five
N. Y
Ar Am Trevens
Srecitinn
Anaconda Co
Eae
Ajax Rubber
Cosden
Regen
Big BR ‘Crucible
Columbia Gag
Bay
Gt. R
Kennecott Cope Bie Beces
Lehigh Vale
Marian
N.Y. G. Oe
Feng
Nor
Pac
Ress
Cal
Studebaker Feetene
N. J
Ind
U.S. C
Bi U
U.S. Steel Ee
Westinghouse Elec
Ees Ee Willys Overlan Weeeaes
Redmond *E Co
Malta
City Delivery
U. S
Clara
Heaven
Thomas Jefferson
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