13 May 1912
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1912
Page
1
Halifax May 1 The marine department reports Captain Johnson on the Montmagnie has recovered four Titanic victims. Among the identified is Harold Reynolds a steerage passenger. The vessel fights through dense fog yet maintains a day and night search.
Representative Isaac R. Sherwood of Ohio paid tribute to the memory of former Confederate General George W. Gordon. He described the Battle of Franklin as the Civil War’s fiercest engagement, reflecting on Gordon’s role and the late general’s legacy nearly fifty years after their capture during the battle.
The Winesop County Weekly Vin dicator lauds a record year for Junkyville theater artistic and financial success. Highlights include the Minstrels, Svengali hypnotist, East Lynne tragedy, Kate the Victim, and Ten Nights in a Barroom with plans for next season and summer improvements.
Archaeological work near a British Canadian syndicate purchase at Fanning Island in the mid Pacific uncovers a massive stone structure and a tomb. The Makura brought news to Vancouver reporting a 7 foot wide, 200 foot long rampart built with mortared stones and a kneeling whale tooth necklace in the skeleton. A dog skull and other artifacts were found with the burial.
Louisville Courier Journal reports a conversation about proposing at a party and a future bail arrangement for a young lady named by a sister. The exchange includes insistence that the proposal will occur next week.
A controversial exchange features a man asserting leaders reward friends and punish enemies while Senator Sor Baum reflects on temptations. The dialogue highlights power dynamics and personal ambition within a political setting.
Washington May 14 The judiciary committee will extend its probe into Judge Archbald of the commerce court summoning many more witnesses and examining new documents turned over by the attorney general. W. A. May of the Erie railroad coal properties and the Katydid culm bank deal are among the topics, with hearings slated into the next week as subpoenas are issued across Pennsylvania.
Boston Miyla The board of insanity experts chosen by Governor Fuss examined the convicted clergyman Clarence V. Richeson, sentenced to death for the murder of ASIS Lunsell. The daylong battery was exhaustive, with doctors reportedly reluctant to state conclusions. A report to the governor is expected before the executive council meeting Wednesday.
Charles Berry, self confessed murderer of Woodrum, gave himself up and is held in Payette county jail awaiting trial. Arcadian Steamship remains stuck on a Saletine reef with all aboard safe though anxious about the ship's uncertain position. Italy announces occupation of additional islands including Sccarp anto and Nicyra as troops pull back from several isles.
A Suburban Life correspondent recalls fearless city gulls that steal from clotheslines and lure children with near tame behavior. A boy’s shoe and a tricycle scene illustrate the bold birds. Gulls at the beach gather for scraps, fearlessly approaching humans, while city outskirts birds adapt to urban feeding.
The article examines how women were knighted in English history, noting Mary Cholmondeley and Elizabeth as examples. It asks whether Queenly acclaim acknowledged in wartime coronations reflected broader laws granting women office privileges and duties, referencing Tortosa and Moorish foes.
In a remark striking for its warmth and humor, Victor Hemery, famed French racing driver, praises an American automobile as underrated and well suited to racing. He jokes about publicity and recalls a domestic vignette where a boy calls his father to fetch a warmer bed, contrasting wit with a racing mood.
Indiana Normal defeated Johnstown High School in a dual meet on the Normal field Saturday afternoon by 53 to 25. Highlights include a 2 mile time of 10:19.86 by Grumbling of Johnstown and top finishers in sprints and field events for both schools.
An advertisement touts Zemo for eczema and related skin irritations. It claims rapid absorption and relief, markets a 26 cent trial bottle, and guarantees satisfaction or money back. Sold at Noble C. Millers Drug Store. BE W Rose Medicine Co. of St Louis manufactures.
Mrs Henrietta S Loring widow of J H Loving who perished in the Titanic disaster aboard the Jiner Carminia traveled from New York with a stewardess and flowers from London. She cast the blooms into the sea near the disaster longitude as the liner neared the site.
A large crowd gathered at Carnegie Hall to honor Mr and Mrs Isidor Straus. The event featured speakers from diverse vocations and public life, with eulogies praising their memory and urging public testimony to their legacy.
Justice Eli Cherry faced a painful leg sore misdiagnosed as cancer by several doctors. After trying remedies, Bucklen's Amica Salve cured the issue. The ad touts cures for burns ulcers cuts and piles at 26 cents from Daugherty Bros. and J M Howell of Greensburg Kentucky notes its household use and excellence.
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