20 May 1916
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1916
Page
1
A small notice advertises a rites event scheduled for Saturday May 20 1916. It mentions advertising material and the intent to conduct customary rites, with emphasis on local observance and public notice.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a Democratic convention in Baltimore from June 26 to July 2 1912 with references to temporary and permanent officers and ballots. Names such as Judson Harmon and W Underwood appear in incomplete form, suggesting broader party leadership discussion.
A fragment from a local newspaper urges citizens to keep streets clean. It cites pride in the city and advises against discarding candy wrappers and paper on sidewalks. The piece references an ordinance restricting street litter with fines and street commission approval for exceptions during repair or loading.
The Erie County judge Bryory A. Walling held a temporary Supreme Court seat after Judge Elkin's death. Charles Palmer of Delaware County surprised by defeating Walling on the nonpartisan ballot, drawing attention to low candidate visibility and a quiet campaign. Observers note Palmer's lead across counties, suggesting Walling's nomination may be in doubt.
Readers weigh the impact of a state wide pricing act once hailed to end machine controlled conventions. Critics worry whether the measure truly reflects the will of the people or remains swayed by politic backing.
A speech urges replacing war with international law and a global Vigilante Committee to enforce peaceful dispute resolution. The speaker compares postwar United States to a peacebound frontier town, insisting nations join an international court or council before declaring war, while noting enforcement doubts and the unlikelihood of immediate disarmament.
Mrs Alexander St Clair of Weal Ave visited sly tar Bertha Lewis of Seventh street left for Latrobe to spend weekend with Mr and Mrs J Mi Sti iChat Horace Thompson Indiana visitor Friday Miss Agnes St Clair and Mrs Cato Geasy attended a church supper in Stomer City Friday. Miss Helen St Clair went to Pittsburgh to visit her brother and wife J Edward St Clair. Mrs J E Parnell spent Friday with friends in Patton. Mrs Evans of Ebensburg visits her parents Mr and Mrs Bush in Oakland avenue. Superintendent Mr Owens of Cambria county home was in Indiana on Friday on business. Mrs George Dickie of West Philadelphia street to Newark New Jersey to visit Prof and Mrs Glen Lee. Mrs E H Henry Mrs Johnston of Indiana and Mrs W R Wis singer of Center township visiting friends in Johnstown.
Washington May 20 Further search for Reginald J Irwin the Alaska service warden who vanished October 9 during an interior Alaska inspection has been ordered by Secretary Redfield Irwin and two companions left Ketchikan aboard the barbera Francis to inspect near the Chickamin river as part of Fisheries Service operations. Officials say winter conditions hindered search and reports from Ketchikan claim the train may have been harmed by Indians.
Stele Auto owner denied theft and was held on a charge of stealing a vehicle. The defendant was released yesterday from Harrisburg Hospital where they were to undergo appendicitis surgery. Public concern rose about readiness for emergencies.
Sabbath services highlight a Gideons rally in Indiana with members from Greensburg Jeannette and Philadelphia area towns invited to enroll. The aim is to place a Bible in every hotel guest room, following prior efforts in Butler Lane Johnstown Harrisburg and nearby cities. A rally at the M C A is set for tomorrow at 3 00 PM with Gideon M B Prugh of Greensburg to speak. Churches listed include Union Evangelical Wesleyan St Bernard's and St Bernard's Mass times and services.
Washington May 20 America’s chance to seize Argentina’s machinery market was outlined by Dr Edward E Pratt who said Argentine buyers now favor US firms if they establish direct relations with large buyers Germany led prewar imports of miscellaneous machinery at 45 percent with England 21 and the US 13 Argentina imported 46 percent of agricultural machinery from Australia Fairland’s dominance in rail supplies is shown England provided 75 percent of locomotives 50 percent of passenger coaches 47 percent of freight cars England 31 percent of steel rails Germany 29 and the United States 26 percent in rail market Germany led in the sector
A fragmented report notes electric railway materials account for 46 percent of dynamos and motors, England 41 percent, and mentions Nebraska Torch owners’ voting, with a remark that Germany will observe humility in writing.
The new army bill passed by the Senate this week allocates the National Guard a large share of its text. It provides that the number of enlisted men for each state equals 200 per its Senator and Representative, to be increased annually by at least 50 percent until a peace strength of 800 per Senator and Representative is reached.
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