Bandit captivity and rescue in distant clash report
In a remote mountain region bandits held fifteen captives including five Americans and two women as dawn combat broke with soldiers. A San Francisco banker J A Healy was reported abducted, while others were said to be in good condition despite ongoing threats from the bandits whom locals described as well armed and fortified in a cave fortress with loot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie McFadden
Boya Vald
France
Robert
Roland
Washington
Diplomatic Council
Peking
Schurman
State Department
Allen Pinger
Friedman
Solomon
Powell
J. A. Healy
San Francisco
Radio Debate Draws Half-Million Listeners In New York
WEAF aired a live debate between Wayne Wheeler of the Anti Saldon League and Colonel Gillette of the Association Against Prohibition. About 2,800 letters followed with 67 percent in favor of prohibition and 83 percent opposed. A quarter of writers admitted initial opposition but favor the Eighteenth Amendment now. The era's mood shifts against repealing prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WEAF
New York City
Wayne Wheeler
Anti- Saldon League
Gillette
Association Against Prohibition
Wnes
Maidow American Woman Heroine Saves Life
A Chinese force captures a battlefield hill as a lone American woman hero uses a flag to signal and evade bandits. Under fire for 20 minutes she crawls toward enemy lines, nearly collapses, then is guided by a soldier to the commander where she delivers a critical message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alps
Unexpected Vocal Talent at Indiana Chamber Meeting
Mr Herriman entertained attendees with humorous quips and poetry alongside facts in a talk to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. He recalled fears of hospital benefits and joked about a hip injury from a prior trip, praising hospitality and ending with greetings from Elder Peeler, John W Sutton, and a mass National Anthem featuring Dorothy Winton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herriman
Chamber of Commerce
New York
Elder Peeler
John W. Sutton
Dorothy Winton
Plano
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Poison pen disclosures widen scandal reach
New York May 12 INS sensational disclosures loom as District Attorney confirms only part of the Grand Jury probe was released. The investigation led to the indictment of George Maxwell, president of the American Society of Composers Authors and Musicians, for sending scurrilous letters to Mrs Allan A Tiyan. Maxwell, now in England, may be extradited. Nine bones were broken and one man sent to an insane asylum, per District Attorney Banton. Other named targets include Countess Santa Dalalia, Miss Louis R Page, John Drew, Mrs Dorothy Caruso, Thomas W Cridler, and Albert R Gallantine with letters reaching New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Buffalo. eighty receivers have spoken to the DA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
District Attorney
Grand Jury
George Maxwell
American Society of Composers, Authors and Musicians
Allan A. Tiyan
Maxwell
England
Banton
Countess Santa Dalalia
John B. Stetson
Misa
Louis R. Page
John Drew
Dorothy Caruso
Enrico Caruso
Thomas W. Cridler
Albert R. Gallantine
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Ten Year-Old Mother Plays With "Live Doll" At Home
Mary, a ten year old at the Home, adores her live doll and speaks of adoption plans for herself and Gordon Joe. Matron Mrs Culberson explains Mary and her baby cannot leave for six months. Mary notes Mother’s Day and hints at a surprise for the mother as she plays with her doll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Culberson
Mother Mary
Mary
Mrs. Culberson
Funeral of Miss Ferrier at Oliveburg Church
The funeral for Miss Ferrier aged 11 was held Saturday at 10 AM in Oliveburg church with Rev Scott officiating. The deceased, a member of Oliveburg Presbyterian church, is survived by her brothers and sisters including Dr J A Newcome Vandergrift and Dr W C Newcome Big Run. The body lay at Clyde Means home near North Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Newcome
Vandergrift
W. C. Newcome
Big Run
Linus
Mia
Alfred Jones
Lucy Newcome
Punxsy
Charles Shaffer
North Point
Clyde Means
Oliveburg
Scott
van- Net
Willard comeback claim fuels Johnson boxing bid
Floyd Johnson declares peak form and confidence to challenge Willard and Dempsey, asserting he will win within the limit. He vows to press the pace against Willard and seek a decisive victory, arguing past showings do not reflect his current ability. Young Towan aims for heavyweight title as public interest grows.
Montgomery High School Graduation Nears in 1920s Era
Senior activity rises as Montgomery High School prepares for commencement on May 22 while 17 students will receive diplomas. Rev. Chilcote to preach Baccalaureate on May 20. Anna Stewart named senior honor. Indiana High School Pandorean Society hosts luncheon and dance at Camp Beat-A-While to open commencement season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery High School
Chilcote
Methodist Church of
Homer City
Anna Stewart
Montgomery HI Diamond
Commodore
Pandorean
Pandorean Literary Society
Indiana High School
Churches Schedule for Mother's Day Observances
Church listings show services across multiple denominations for Mother's Day. First United Presbyterian Rev. Hood preaches at 11:00 with 2:00 Junior Union and 6:30 Christian Union. Second United Presbyterian with Rev. James A. Lawrence has 9:45 Sabbath School and 7:30 evening sermon. St Bernard Catholic with Masses and Vespers. Zion Lutheran, Christian Science, and Epworth League activities noted. First Presbyterian features 9:30 Sunday School and 11:00 morning service. Mother's Day sermon and souvenir program highlighted.
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Epworth League
First United Presbyters
Robert Hood
Sterling
Kan
Junior Union
Christian Union
Hood
Second United Presbyte
James A. Lawrence
St. Bernard’a
N. P. McNelis
Christian Science v. c. T. U. Hall
Church Treat
First Presbyterian
F. W. Hinitt
Christian Endeavor
High School Bond Issue Advances in Town Debate
The bond issue for a new high school clears a key hurdle as the Board of Education prepares for bond issuance, site selection and building plans. Readers expect unified support, hoping the project uplifts educational, moral and physical welfare of the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Indiana Man Marries In Benedict Ceremony
Harry D. Fetterman son of Mr. and Mrs. John Fetterman of East Waterstreet and Miss Mabel Caldwell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Caldwell of Hillside were married Wednesday evening. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Parle Ham in nes 0 Waene ist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry D. Fetterman
John Fetterman
East Waterstreet
Mabel Caldwell
James Caldwell
Hillside
Marrige
Parle Ham
Nes
Soviet British Break Seen In Moscow Note
Moscow reports indicate a Russian withdrawal from London in response to a British ten day ultimatum over alleged hostile acts. Krassin heads to London to review the situation with Curzon, with no concessions, and a full break could move Russia’s outside trade from London to Copenhagen. Critics blame Allied hatred for Vorovsky’s assassination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
London
Leonid Krassin
Lara Curzon
Russia
Copenhagen
M. Vorovsky
Italy
Indiana County Inter-High Field Meet Medals Displayed
Medals for the Indiana County Inter-High School Field Meet arriving for May 26 at the Normal Athletic Field are on display in Wayne Rigg Jewelry Store windows. Awards include 14 gold, 1 centaliver and 10 bronze, presented by the Farmers Bank and Trust Company of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Wayne Rigg
Farmers Ae and Truat Company
Recitals Of Much Moment At Concert
An exceptionally well preserved recital featured Miss Mary King Steewipenic for Mr Keith with Miss Martha Ames and Miss Heyden earning credit for the fine turnout. The program included arias from Figaro and La boheme, Handel and Spross pieces, and concluded with various solos and accompaniments by St Clair King and Ames. The event drew a large attendance and strong acclaim.
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Relfeld
Mary King Steewipenic Jed
Keith
Martha Ames
Figaro
Mozart
Mr. Keith
Caro Mio Ben
Giordani
Fig Lee
Miss Heyden
Charels
Gilbert Spross
Bird
Dwi
Winke
Oley
Miss Pfordt
Berceuse
Tschetachulin
Rehfeld
Mimi
Puccini
Charles Gilbert Spross
Kees
Carl Hahn
Huntington Woodman
Mary St
Clair King
President Taylor Talks Progress on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
BE Taylor of Brockwayville Pa president of the Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway Association confirms ongoing efforts to secure completion of a third mile road between Indiana and Bradford. He met State Highway Commissioner Paul D Wright at Harrisburg and says a definite action awaits legislature adjournment. Taylor stresses continued collective effort and confidence in favorable future results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Wright
Buffalo
Ume
Mr. Taylor
Buffalo-Pittshurch
Payne House Modernization For Better Homes Drive
Washington observers note a modernized replica of John Howard Payne’s home is being prepared for the 1923 Better Homes in America Campaign. The centerpiece house will open June 4 with President Harding at the ceremony, serving as a model for modern home planning and construction funded by the Home Owner's Service Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Howard Payne
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Payne
Ae . Aro
Harding
America
Donn Barber
American Institute of Architects
Hall of Fame
New York Cottons Exchange
Northampton
Long Island
New York
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Women’s Clubs of America
Home Owners’ Service Institute
Better Homes
Bureau of Information
Home Owner's Service Institute
Lida Hafford
Women's Clubs
Hoover
Better Homes Week
General Federation
Payne House
Tunis
Algeria
Arlington Cemetery
Milan
Covent Garden
London
England
Henry Hishop
Wah
Highway Inspectors Appoint New Road Superintendents
Harrisburg May 1 State Highway Commission announces the appointment of B E L Coveney as superintendent of roads for Columbia Northumberland and Montour counties with headquarters at Harrisburg He succeeds A Hy nam who resigned Coveney was formerly Bedford county superintendent from 1911 to 1915 Fre Mason former inspector named superintendent for Lawrence and Mercer counties succeeding T J McCulle whose headquarters will be New Castle
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Paul D. Wright
Announder
BE. L. Covete
Coltbia
Northumberland
Moritants
Bionmaburg
A. Hy
Coveney
Bedford
Mason, Formely
Notice of Building Committee Bid Receipt April 28 1828
Notice states bids will be received by the Building Committee of the L M at No 670 John Peightal until May 14 at 7 pm. Bids must be accompanied by a $600 bid bond and may be seen at the office from 4 to 6 pm. Lodge reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. John Peichtal and Ulymer Ha are named in the notice.
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Uiis
L M
Dahn Peightal
Welo
Form
Nailed Ta
John Peichtal
Igs Ie
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Willard
Montgomery High
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Edward J. King
Illnois
Mississippi Valley
Kink
World Court
League of Nations
K. K. K. Victory
Chicago
Ku Klux Klan Today
Tolerance
George A. Carpenter
of Tolerance
Indianapolis
Fond DU Lac
Wis
B.P
Roberg
Ford
Othe
Indiana
John Robinson
Uae
Pollock’s Pharmacy
Minn
Delphia Street
Sir Story and Clark Organ
South Tenth Street
Wort
J. R. Watkins Comany
Ge Leman
Watkins
J. R. Watching, Company
A. Beare Gazette
Keble
Lobmbl Bi
Fay
Gould
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