22 May 1924
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1924
Page
1
Fragmentary newspaper note lists ads and display rates. Mentions insertion deadlines, minimum charges, and advertising options. References may include classes like Want Ads and word back inquiries. Details are unclear due to OCR issues but indicate local classifieds and rates.
Carl Vrooman, a Progressive Democrat and former assistant secretary of agriculture, argues a Democratic Progressive coalition is the only path to success this year. He tours the Midwest urging farmers to back a platform aiding agriculture and an aggressive Progressive candidate, warning that failure could boost third party moves and invite corruption.
A bi partisan bloc seeks to force alignment on both parties and then let Democrats and Republicans fight it out. Vrooman says the group cares about interests over parties, influencing Democratic and Republican ranks. He travels, speaks well, and farms 4300 acres in Illinois and Iowa, noting farmers feel the pinch when prices fall. Some whisper he could be a dark horse or vice presidential contender.
Captain Deahi of the Regular Army visited the local company headquarters last evening inspecting records and praising Co F. He reported the unit in first class shape and predicted it would be among the leaders in carn events for the annual encampment. a beautiful trophy will be presented to the winning team and medals to the scorers.
Capt. Pelleter D'Oisy, pressed by fog and storms, will resume his Paris to Tokio flight in a Chinese airplane after his own craft wrecked on landing at Shanghai. Gen Ho Feng-Ling offered the plane. first stop will be Nanking.
A group of men and citizens toured the historic canal remnants linking Pittsburgh to nearby markets. After departing Indiana at 2 PM the convoy stopped at Latrobe and Greensburg, then continued toward Uniontown and West Virginia as it travels aboard a fully equipped special train with in-car radio broadcasts and on-board entertainers.
A three speaker visit by visiting educators discussed programs for underprivileged children in Blair County. Dr Lamimie described classes for the madarphenoged and noted a monthly Blair County mental clinic. Kiwanis Club involvement and a pending report from the committee were highlighted while Chicago’s Cubs led the National League pennant race with Phillies and Giants games noted.
The tax reduction bill draws praise from both Republicans and Democrats for different gains while insurgents claim wins on corporate taxes. Senate debate shifts to the World Court with plans to join the permanent International Court under varying reservations and proposals.
In Marysville Pennsylvania on May 23, state police concentrated on building evidence around a moonshiner as the killer of Leah Ellenberger of Holy Sidaysburg and Harry Ganster, a local high school student, whose bodies were found in a Lambs Gap automobile. Major Lynn G. Adams said the murderer may have been seen, but arrests are not yet possible. A police cordon surrounds the suspect’s residence area as the investigation proceeds.
Word arrived in Brookville about the disappearance of YW D Shields a retired wealthy lumberman. His son S Van Shields and friends prepared to search, with Shields and son having fished in the mountains for years. The party camped in Hausmeister high in the range hoping the excursion aids his health.
Washington May 22 The War Department urged veterans not to write or call for henva payments now citing futility of requests. A special application blank has been prepared and an order of 15 600 000 has been placed with the public printer. The statement notes the process must proceed before any payments can be made.
Blairsville Park hosts the Blairsville High School track meet on Saturday May 24 with eight schools entered last year and two more likely to join. Coaches report athletes in prime form and expect records to fall as morning trials lead to finals at 1 pm. Prizes include a large trophy from Indiana County Deposit Bank, while Farmers Bank and Trust Company awards the top individual and Blairsville Business Men issue medals.
The Young Township district voted for new teachers for multiple schools including Iselin No 1 and McIntyre. Principals Named Earl Delaney Creekside and Barnesboro hires noted. Boston rally faltered as St Louis beat Malta. Red Sox win fifth straight, closing on the Yankees.
Fragmentary ad style text promotes water intake and a vegetable remedy by Lebanon Herbal Tablets. Mentions price £89 and claims effects on the kidney liver. Unclear attribution and context.
President Coolidge spoke on expanding local spontaneous recreation, highlighting golf tennis fishing boating and gardening as key forms of sport. He noted federal control is unlikely and a cold hampered his delivery with possible need for another chlor ine treatment.
Washington May 22 International News Service reports the Senate committee probing former Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty will seek criminal prosecution of at least five men tied to illicit liquor deals. The panel has urged attorney general Harlan F Stone to pursue Mannington and Will Orr Stone, with others unnamed pending hearings. Wheeler said names will be released after evidence is sifted. Daugherty is slated to be subpoenaed as hearings near conclusion.
Princess David Kawananakoa of Hawaii sails toward Cleveland as a fully accredited Republican delegate. She is the widow of Prince David and daughter of James Campbell, pioneer resident. She arrives with her daughter Princess Liliuokalani yesterday in San Francisco.
In Bordeaux on May 22, Dr. Binnefon reported his third successful cure of a French soldier blinded in the war. The latest patient had been without sight for seven years and wrote a legible note from his own hand thanking the doctor for the cure.
A sharp split between Modernists and Fundamentalists marks the race for moderator. Dr Josepha Vance withdraws leaving two candidates, Dr Clarence E McCartney and Dr Charles Erdman, with Bryan endorsing McCartney while fusion supporters vow to oppose him. Delegates from Pennsylvania back McCartney amid tensions over potential party division.
The highest tides in the United States occur at Eastport Maine with an average rise and fall of eighteen feet two inches.
Notice states dissolution by mutual consent of Moses Buchman and Joseph Buchman of Buchman Bros retail clothing in Indiana Borough Pennsylvania. Bills owed to partnership due to Moses Buchman for payment. accounts to be paid to him. Moses Buchman will own and operate the Gessler Building store as Buchman or M. Buchman. Joseph Buchman will own and operate the Indiana Theatre Building store as Buchman Bros J Buchman Proprietor Indiana Pa May 21 1924 4¢.
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