22 May 1906
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1906
Page
1
A chaotic op ed argues for and against large scale philanthropy and universal statements of aid. It rails at wealthy donors living in palaces while the poor cry out for real relief and urges supporters to push for global compassion beyond borders.
Chief Justice Walter Clark argues electing senators and judges by popular vote would shift power to the people and dilute elite influence. He warns against proportional electoral votes, cites historical patterns favoring big states, and contends judiciary power should not be overridden without constitutional basis.
Classified breeze lists job openings and requests across multiple trades. Wages offered for general housework, carpenters in demand, machine runners and miners sought in Ohio mines opening, with contact points at National Hotel, Thompson's Insurance Agency, and Seome fuatsber & Supply Go. Addressed to mayors, builders, and laborers, including a lost umbrella with initials.
The Civil Service Commission announces a clerk carrier examination in Indiana Pennsylvania on June 2. It invites bright energetic young persons to enter government service with competitive salaries. Eligible candidates will be certified for current and future vacancies. Apply on proper forms to H A Borland at Indiana post office. must file with district secretary in Philadelphia by May 11, 1906.
Indiana reader offer by Tom E. Hildebrand guarantees a Hyomei cure for catarrh. If not cured, the treatment costs nothing. The standard outfit costs one dollar with optional extra bottles at fifty cents. Hildebrand promises a refund if directions are followed and no cure is achieved.
Obituaries note William Winecrepper dies after surgery at his Garfield home born December 4 1844 in Blair County. Survived by many relatives including children Daniel I Mary B John B Robert G Jane Annie and Alice. Also obituary for Mrs Ida Smith age 38 wife of Ebble Smith. Funeral Wednesday at Sea cock with Diamondville graveyard interment. Also county health and institute notices about meetings examinations water turnoff tax collection and product ads for quick desserts and cleaning products.
A Barberton area case describes Leo Diebel facing vigilante threats after being accused of murdering his sweetheart Minnie Berndt. The girl disappeared mid May and her badly decomposed body was found on a farm near Barberton. Details recount her alleged plea and Diebel’s confession of killing to hasten her marriage, amid public fear and calls for swift justice.
The report outlines a tense House session with members Williams and Cannon trading remarks on quorum and pension amendments. Disruptions interrupted the debate as chairs and timelines stretched, with various interjections and procedural notes noted by the chair and speakers throughout the day.
In Batoum Russia on May 22 American vice consul W. A. Brunch was assassinated at Mr Stuarts country residence about six miles from the city. The assassin escaped and authorities suspect unhappy workers were involved.
In Libau district of Vadiakensk on May 22 revolutionists killed a peasant couple, wounded their six year old son, and burned their house. The act was retaliation for the father having led a Cossack patrol.
The Russian ambassador and Baroness Rosen hosted a dinner in Washington last night in the presence of the Japanese ambassador and Viscountess Qaki, marking a cordial diplomatic social event.
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