11 May 1917
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
1
A fragmented newspaper page shows wartime rhetoric praising France under Marshal Petain, plus ad text about rates and advertising. Mentions France’s stability, La Fayette, and US support themes interwoven with local classifieds and notices. Included are a coal wage dispute report with lists of committees and officials and references to government mediation and fuel supply plans.
Mr Kitchin argues the revenue bill will raise about 1.8 billion dollars toward the war through the next fiscal year. He rejects claims wealthy men are slackers on taxes and warns further levies on incomes may be needed if additional taxes are required.
In congress a robust debate centers on penalties for false returns and related practices. The law imposes imprisonment or a fine with no alternative, while officials insist safeguards against favoritism and evasion are ample and effective.
Joseph Wilson, son of Mr and Mrs M H Wilson of South Seventh Street and a State College student, received orders to report to Fort Niagara for the Officers Reserve Corps training school. The Sta8e College student, known as Joe, will visit home in Indiana before departing for the camp, amid a Nato lineup of friends and girl students who waved farewell on the station platform. The article notes Lenta’s visible emotion yet enduring smile as the farewell train pulled away.
A large camp will be built and 700 men will be employed, all housed by the operators. They plan to load 40 coal cars daily and mine the entire acreage within eight months. The report notes the ambitious mining operation and projected output.
A sparse Marine Corps dispatch notes a lone figure still wandering with the nickname Evangeline. Across the country the mystery remains unresolved as the man roams from coast to coast, lingering in various locales with little progress in identifying him.
The Board of Pardons meets next week to consider releasing inmates serving minor terms so they can join the military. Secretary Cyrus E. Woods opposes the move, asking if civilians should share their ranks with criminals. Theodore J. Gould of Pittsburgh resigns to attend Fort Niagara officers’ training camp, with coworkers praising his patriotic act. Livingston Saylor of Pottstown presents the tribute, recalling Civil War service and a birthday spent at Andersonville Prison.
Chicago May 1 The budget item for the household is a rank failure if the experiences of members of the Evanston Woman's Club count for anything. The article notes labor and financial strain on workers and the impact on house economics.
A report quotes women discussing a budget system to curb expenses, noting a meeting was canceled due to reporting failures. One woman laments difficulty balancing accounts, saying time spent on bookkeeping took away from her other work, while others compare adding two and two to arithmetic.
G W Graham of N Center Street, aged 67, credits Goldine with relief from rheumatism, leg pains, stomach trouble, and poor appetite after trying many remedies. He recalls hearing testimonials, calling a Goldine salesman, and achieving quick results. He invites inquiries and notes Goldine is sold at Killer the Druggist.
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