Prohibition Showdown Sparks Talks of 1928 Race
A Prohibition showdown described as a draw fuels talk of a 1928 presidential contest. Mellon and Wheeler clash with the President over league seating and policy while the Anti-Saloon League targets Democratic frontrunners Al Smith, Albert C. Ritchie, and James A. Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon
Doran
League
Hayner
Prohibition
Andrews
Treasury
Coolidge
the Treasury
Wheeler
Ats
al Smith
New York
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
James A. Reed
Missouri
Anti-Saloon League
Nicholas Murray Butler
Calvin Coolidge
Forfeiture Libels Grow in Federal Court in Pittsburgh
Additional forfeiture libels filed today in federal court seek confiscation of illicit liquor and related equipment. Items named include 10 quarts of Old Parr whiskey seized from J Wood Brown of Kittanning on May 15 1927 a 500 gallon still and gear from Joseph Lassari near Monongahela seized February 26 1927 25 gallons of moonshine from William Linear and William McDonald of Riversville West Virginia on April 10 1927 and nineteen five gallon cans of illicit liquor from Henmy Cohen and Fred Hartstein of Donora on April 28 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
J. Wood Brown
Kittanning
Joseph Lassari
Monongahela
William Linear
William McDonald
Riversville
W. Va
Henmy Cohen
Fred Hartstein
Donora
Dynamiter Had Accomplice In Bath School Tragedy
Bath Michigan May 21 Officials abandoned theories of an accomplice in wiring the Bath school basement to place dynamite that killed 44. Sheriff’s statements suggested an arrest was unlikely, as 18 more tiny caskets awaited burial alongside 11 yesterday.
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Bath
Mich
Clinton County
Andrew Kehoe
E.ch
Church Notes for Tomorrow in Homer City
Church notices list tomorrow worship times for multiple denominations in Homer City. Readings include titles such as Why Every Christian Should Work with All His Might for the Salvation of the Lost and The Gift of God, with services at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM except where noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. H H. Lanner
First United Presbyterian
Indiana
J. C. Minkerton
Second United Presbyterian
B. Margretta Jones
First Baptist
D. Ferguson
God
First Presbyterian
W. Hinitt
First Evangelical
A. B. Hosbach
Jesus’ Challlenge
Wesleyan Methodist
George and
Elsie Blankenbicker
Methodist Episcopal
O. B. Emerson
Zion Lutheran
B. F. Bieber
St. Bernard’s
N. P.’Mcnelis
Christian Science
Salvation Army Hall
William MacTayvish
Philadelphia Street
Homer City
Clymer Hotel Renovation Plans for July Opening
Local notes report the Loyal Moose baseball team forming in Clymer with Henry Clayton as manager and John Knapic as captain. The season opens next week on home grounds with a lineup featuring A Davison T Davison W Olson H Bagley G Linder J Mydock V Reilly F Bass J Knopic J Cravis J McCarey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Davison
T. Davison
W. Olson
H. Bagley
G. Linder
Commodore
J. Mydock
Sykesville
V Reilly
Ernest
F. Bass
J. Knopic
J. Cravis
J. McCarey
Clymer
Fearon boy earns two bird house prizes in mining town
Charles Fearon, fourteen, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Fearon of Clymer, is a talented Evening Gazette Carrier Agent and Boy Scout in Troop No. 2. He won first prize in the annual bird house contest in 1926 and 1927 among hundreds of contestants, praised for honesty ambition courtesy and promise for future professional life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fearon
William Fearon
Clymer
Evening Gazette
Flying Contenders Mark Transocean Flight Progress
Reports from May 21 describe Commander Francesco De Pinedo refueling and preparing for the Azores as the first leg of his return flight to Italy. In Detroit, Mrs. Evangeline Lindbergh watches for Charles Lindbergh’s progress toward Paris, expressing pride and readiness for public scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns
N. F
Francesco de Pinedo
Azores
Italy
Detroit
INS
Fox Creek
Evangeline Lindbergh
Charles Lindbergh
Paris
34 SCHOOLS IN CONTEST TODAY AT PITTSBURGH MEET
Thirty four schools, over AO contestants, gathered for Pittsburgh University's 28th annual interscholastic field meet set to begin at 2 pm. Peabody High led with 45 athletes. Greensburg sent 28 as defending champions. Schools entered include Acad emy Erie Altoona Aspinwall Bedford Blairsville and more.
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Pittsburgh
Vittsburgh University
Peabody High School
Greensburg
Academy
Erie
Altoona
Aspinwall
Bedford
Blairsville
Duquesne
Columbus East
East Pittsburgh
Fifth Avenue
Freeport
McKeesport
Monessen
New Castle
New Wilmington
Peabody
Saltsburge
Schenley
South Hills
Steubenville
Swissvale
Turtle Creek
Union
Wellsville
Westinghouse
Wilkinsburg
Zellanople
Mast Liverpool
Hay Rosary
Zelianople
East Liverpool
Healy
Wheeling
W. Va
Oliver
Summer White House planning near Colorado Springs
Washington May 21 The White House considers a Colorado Springs area summer retreat for President Coolidge. Altitude pollen and weather data push toward Colorado while Wisconsin lakes and Minnesota weather pose drawbacks. Sites include El Pomar Penrose and Marigren Pine estates plus Baldwin estate. Final decision expected by Tuesday next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Colorado Springs
Coolidge
Colorado
Col. E. W. Starling
Middlewest
Wisconsin
Minnesota
No. 15
DuPont Circle
Relief fund progress amid widespread local donations
A laconic list shows Juneau Grange and numerous churches, lodges, and clubs contributing to a relief fund. Totals include Pine Evangelical Sunday School 5.00, Fairview Assembly 5.86, Rochester Mills groups 23.00 and 18.45, Road Maintenance Crew 5.00, and Memorial Baptist 3.00, with overall receipts totaling 90.67.
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Juneau Grange No
Pine Evangelical Sunday School
Fairview A. B
Alert Lodge
Rochester Mills
Willet ‘Grange Creekside
Clymer Road
Blair Co
Mon
Grain market ends higher on rains and steady demand
Chicago grain prices mixed as wheat slipped to 4-8 cents lower while corn rose 7-8 cents. Oats dipped up to a half cent. Buying was led by commission houses with modest receipts reported, and July and September futures reached new crop highs on reports of scattered rains and light offerings.
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Chicago
TNS
Ng Commission
Com
Visit to Madras role in Vasco da Gama history
A brief note recalls Madras as the first Indian port visited by Vasco da Gama in 1498 on the Indian Ocean. It mentions its destruction by Tipu Sultan in 1780, and its cession to Britain in 1702, followed by a subscription appeal for the Evening Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vasco da Gama Cullent
Madras
British India
Indian Ocean
Vasco da Cama
Tippu Sahib
Indiana Weekend Gossip Highlights Local Notables
Local notes report J. W. Wilkins of Educator Shoe Company in Indiana Hotel for the weekend. Justice of the Peace C. W. Empfield visits Indiana. Squire H. W. Vallance plans West Virginia trip. J. A. McKelvey and Robert Russell attend Friday Court House events. Blairsville visitors include Mrs. Frank Smith, Edna, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cummings. Harvey Ballentine returns from Elk County. A W Patterson visits from Butler. Mrs. Emma Marshall hosts in Blairsville. Judge J. N. Langham heals in Greensburg. Elsie J. Rogers visits Indiana. Bobbie Tomb touring New York. James Bethel visits Indiana. Bruce Sciotto returns from Greensburg Court. Mrs. Helen Wine and son stay with Hetrick family. County Surveyor Gill McCrea spends day with son and daughter-in-law County Engineer Harry McCrea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill McCrea
Brushvalley Township
Harry
McCrea
Attorneys Travel to Defend Bank Robbery Case
Bruce Sciotto a Indiana attorney will join Paulding Ohio lawyers to defend Pliny Agton of Woodburn Indiana and George Ardonetta of Johnstown in the Rayne Ohio bank robbery case set for April 12. The defense team spans three states with Sciotto from Indiana Beard from Ohio and Dailey from Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Sciotto
Indiana
Paulding
Ohio
Pliny Agton
Woodburn
George Ardonetta
Johnstown
National Bank of
Rayne
Stephen 8. Beard
Pauliding
Charles G. Dailey
Bluffton
Paris Style Hints by Evelyn McDonald
Paris fashion notes highlight subtle lingerie peeking from gowns as a chic, feminine touch. The piece surveys current trends in frocks, slips, and decorative accents, praising Paris stage influence and the allure of light fabrics, lace, and feathered mules. It ends with a quote on ribbons and finery from Nineon de L Enclos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Evelyn McDonald
Couturiers
NY Stock Quotations Oddities and Notable Movements
A scrambled, dense stock table shows numerous tickers and prices across industries. Major names include Anaconda, Beth Steel, Baldwin Loco, Cal Ears Pearl, Crucible, Gen Motors, Pan Am, Phillips Pet, Studebaker, Sinclair Oil, Royal Dutch, US Steel, Westinghouse, and Willys Overland. Prices range with notable percentages and shifts, reflecting a snapshot of market activity on an unspecified date and exchange.
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N.Y
Oran Clee
Geanvaberg Baa
Attu Sur
Ceaeieterees
Aim
Smé
Vccaeee
Tel
East
Gogo Vivcesevee
Anaconda
Ajax
Atm Ag
Beth Steel
Baldwin
Barnadall
Cal. Ae
Cuba Cane Sa
St. Ry
Ices
Col. Gassysessaee Cen
Fis
Granby
I.ceeey
GYM
Gta
Csc Ceceevavee
Buby Hayes
Esccay
Gey Mar
Oio
Cece
Ares Staten Oil
Punta Alegre Sug
Packard Met
Pierce Arrow
Pere Marq
Ees
Ir and Steel
Fy Eeeaay
Royal Dutch
Rock Island
Sinclair Oil
Big South Pac
Ald
Studebaker
Standard Oil
Cal
Stand O
Ind
South Raila
St. Louis
Dade Tpc
Csccen
A. EL. Mapten
Pittsburgh
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Dynamiter
Bosch
Steinite A. C
Utility Electric Co
Phila
Galbreath Motor Company
Buick
Hudson
Templar
Galbreath Motor Co
Indiana County
Water St
Indiana, Pa
N. 8
Army
Navy
J.C. Long
Court House
P. C. Aice
Mahaffey
Coolidges
Ted Eeere
Greg Easy
The
J. W. Wilkins
Philadelphia
Educator Shoe Company
Indiana Hotel
Penn Run
Squire H. W. Vallance
North Eighth Street
West Virginia
J. A. McKelvey
East Wheatfield Township
Robert Russell
Armstrong Township
Frank Smith
Edna
Ralph Cummings
Harvey Ballentine
Elk County
A. W. Patterson
Butler
Moore Hotel
Emma Marshall
Maple Avenue
J. N. Langham
Elsie J. Rogers
Buffalo, N. Y
James Bethel
Creekside
Bruce Sciotto, Esq
Mrs
Helen Wine and Son
Mrs. Wine
Dick Hetrick
Sciotto
Graham Brothers Trucks
Lones Prins
McGregor & Thomas
St. Indiana
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