Patriotic Rally in Arcadia Highlights World War I Spirit
A May 28 1917 patriotic rally in Arcadia Pennsylvania drew about 2500 residents who lined a parade led by Red Cross units and local citizens. Speakers including Bishop Lukovitz and Hon J C Stewart addressed the crowd while a town band provided music. Recruiting teens and local workers were praised for loyalty as autos conveyed recruits toward Jen Campbell and Glen Campbell and neighboring towns urged similar support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
Avary Corps
Red Cross Society
Ecole
Aly
Rev. Lukovitz
J. C. Stewart
J. P
Chase
Philipines
Stars and Stripes
John Gorman
Gorman
Red Cross
E. Irvin
Jen Campbell
Connetut
Glen Campbell
Paul Gromley
John Murray
John Iko
Lawrence Allison
Steve Jensky
Aleck Abrikoskey
Carl Stow
John Hardin
Mike Hardhuk
Mehallick
Steve Garber
Blain Omley
John Menoskey
Robert ‘Ate
John Hlon
Walter Woycuk
William Redhouse
Henry Sinclair
Aswe
Local Judges to Confer on Day of Protest
Local judges prepare to confer amid ongoing demonstrations as officials, including the Chief Executive, have yet to address the situation. The planned protest day remains under discussion with no firm guidance issued.
Registration Call for All Men in Indiana County and Nation
The notice urges every man aged 18 to 31 in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, and across the United States to register for military service. It notes the exemption clause on registration cards is pivotal and sparks speculation about who will be excused, stressing that claiming exemption is not a guarantee of avoidance and urging applicants to answer truthfully for War Department review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Pennsylvania
War Department
Commencement Exercises at Clymer High School
A capacity audience gathered at the First Presbyterian church on Tuesday night for Clymer High School commencement. The church displays red roses and carnations, speeches by graduates were well delivered, and music by high school pupils drew praise. Supt. James F. Chapman presented diplomas and commended Clymer on its schools and high standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer High School
First Presbyterian Church
James F. Chapman
Clymer
Boy Scouts Safely Reunite Mother and Child
Indiana Boy Scouts answered a distress call when a foreign woman lost her child and grew frightened. The khaki youth search located the girl and returned her to her mother, who offered pay but accepted bottles of pop instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of
Indiana
Boy Scouts
New Flag On Philadelphia Street Draws Praise
Indiana residents and visitors praise a new 15 by 26 foot American flag placed on Philadelphia street between Seventh and Hishth streets. The flag was funded by cooperation of private residents and owners and occupants of businesses in the block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Philadelphia
Brigadier General Charles X. Zimmerman Earns Ohio Brigade
Charles X. Zimmerman, appointed by Governor Cox as brigadier general of the newly formed Third Ohio Brigade, rose from a foundry worker to bookkeeper, corporal, sergeant, and major, later leading the Fifth Chilea Infantry before earning emeritus for bordering force efficiency. His early life and steady climb highlight a long military and civil career.
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Cleveland
Ohio
North Sixth Street
Charles X. Zimmerman
Governor Cox
Third Ohio Brigade
Fifth Chiea Infantry
Spain
Fife
Lina Park
Meteral League
Villa Seizes Border Town In Mexico Clash
Carranza garrison at Ojinaga fled as Villa’s forces entered the post. Battle will be renewed with renewed efforts and strategic moves shaping the border engagement.
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Villa
Carranza
Ojinaga
Benefit Dance Aids Red Cross In Indiana County
Approximately 280 dollars was cleared by the Union Clubs Auxiliary Benefit Dance held Tuesday night in the Auditorium. With more than 125 attendees dancing to St Clair orchestra from Greensburg, the event featured patriotic decorations and refreshments. Proceeds, including ticket sales, will fund Red Cross activities in Indiana County.
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Union Clubs
St Clair
Greensburg
Red Cross
Indiana County
Five Year Old Becomes Baby Marine Sergeant
New York May 31 A five year old boy named Robert Bonner proudly wears sergeant chevrons and a sharp shooter medal, calling himself the “little sergeant” of the United States Marines. His father Fred Bonner of Bonner Place notes regular Marines accept his son as a comrade.
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New York
Napoleon
Robert Bonner
United States Marines
Bob
France
Fred Bonner
Bonner Place
Judge proposes jail for parents of wayward children
Chicago May Ul Judge Stelk of the Court of Domestic Relations says he will punish parents instead of the children. He told First Lutheran Church members that he plans to send parents to jail to solve the problem of the wayward child.
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Chicago
May Ul—Judge Stelk
Goure
First Lutheran Church
Bernard Neater of Akron Returns from Border Service
Bernard Neater, Akron Ohio, spent two weeks with his parents Mr and Mrs John Nadler of White township. He served six months on the Mexican border with Company HB Eighth Infantry of Akron Ohio and was mustered out the last of February.
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Bernard Neater
Mere Bernard Neater
Akron
Ohio
John Nadler
White Township
Bernard
Co. Hb, Eighth Infantry
French Soldier in Prison Camp Ends Life in River Trave
Berlin May 31 A French soldier at the Oldesloe prison camp in Schles Tolstein committed suicide by leaping into the Ober Trave. His letter revealed his three brothers were killed at the front. He was buried with full military honors as German and French troops and the guards’ detachment fired a volley over the grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Oldesloe
Schles Tolstein
Obertrave
Emp
Palmer couple welcome daughter Anna Tilen
Rev and Mrs Arthur T Palmer of Jof Follansbee West Virginia announce the birth of a daughter Anna Tilen named for Mrs Palmer's mother Mrs T A Nail of Butler and Rev Palmer's mother Mrs A Palmer of Washington street The announcement notes family lineage and place of birth.
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Arthur T. Palmer
Jof Follansbee
West Virginia
Anna Tilen
Palmer
T. A. Nail
Butler
Rev. Palmer
A. ©. Palmer
Washington Street
Thief Raid Leads to Custody for Hoarding Food
A Potsdam retiree reported a burglary at his home in Berlin during his absence. The thieves allegedly took 100 pounds of coffee, 200 pounds of sugar, 150 pounds of flour, 50 pounds of ham, 30 pounds of bacon, and 40 pounds of fresh meat. He was arrested for hoarding and concealing food, and sentenced to three days in jail plus a $74 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Potsdam
How About It Answers for Your Health
Old advertisement style health notice urging action to treat catarrh and throat conditions. Claims a new special combined treatment under Dr Barnes with potential benefits even if previously deemed incurable. Presents a long-question format to engage readers and solicit cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Buffalo and Pittsburgh Ry to Employ Women Across Departments
The Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway will employ women in all departments where feasible, replacing the prior policy of hiring by department heads. A dedicated employment bureau at Du Bois shops will coordinate hires and transfers to fit each worker to their best suited tasks, while staying in touch with male staff.
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Buffalo, Rochester
Pittsburgh
Liverpool Police Chief Threatens Arrest Over Penny War Plan
In Liverpool England the police chief warned he may arrest the Lord Mayor if he defies law by pursuing a penny street car lottery aimed at funding a British war loan. The scheme would use tram ticket sales in the city to raise capital, amid broader political tensions and conflicting motions in Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Eng
Glasgow
Thia City
Uncle Sam's Daughters play benefits High School
The public is invited to a clever playset in the Second Ward building Thursday evening May 81 at 8 o clock. A Gipsy Chorus and Glee Club assist. Admission two cents to aid the High School Athletic Association.
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Uncle Sam's
Second Ward
Glee Club
High School Athletic Association
Death of John K. Martin in county youth dies at home
John K. Martin aged six, a native of the county and brother of George Martin of Indiana, died at his home in Fyrone on Tuesday morning at 8:30 of Clark. He leaves a widow and three children. Funeral services and interment were conducted today.
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John KK. Martin
Yonth
This County
George Martin
Indiana
Fyrone
Clark
Transfers and Letters List From Indiana Office May 26
Transfers include Borland to D F Rinn for 149 acres and 47.6 perches in White Township for 4500 dollars. Arl ington Hock to W J Fleming for a lot in Fourth Ward Indiana. Macking er to A B Kissinger for a Center Township tract at 1500 dollars. Mahon to Coat for a Fourth Ward job in Indiana at 2200 dollars. List of uncalled letters retained in Indiana office includes Campbell Fleming Little Mycers Moore Shield Smith Co Short Telford Thomas Werrah Wilson. Inquiries should state letters advertised with date. Harry W Fee P M.
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Shiinel Borland
D. F. Rinn
White Township
John Arlington Hock
W. J. Pleming
Fourth Ward
Indiana
Fnckinger
Kissinger
Center Township
W. Mahon
George Clarence Coat
Mary W. Campbell
J. Fleming
Tiva Little
Charles J. Mycers
Gotel Moore
Zurazele Philipsi
Arthur McSusaney
Khi Shield
Gertrude Smnith
J. Co. Short
J. AW. Telford
Eleanor Thomas
Walter Werrah
Mary Wilson
Harry W, Fee
P. M
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Garcia
Col. Riojas
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Jtown
Chico Cano
Plaza
Martino Lopez
Jose Ynez
Salazar
Carlos Montoya
Giguered
la Mula Pass
John M. Laughlin
Pittsch
J. M. Laughlin
Self
Mocha
Itolata Yam
Home Office
New Castle
Mngre
Crow
Snyder
Republican Organization
Tom
SMU Fa
Northwestern Mutual
Vu&c. Phane
Ats
New Strand Theatre
Tortelit
Sun
Elsie le Claire
Regular Army
Fortune
Henry King
Lillian West
Oak Street
Distond Glassware Co
National Presa Durent
TauTalo, N. J
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Bunday Paper
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Johns Nets
Mniced Valley
Hospital
Johnstown
Par
Indiana Normal School
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Bath
Gazette Office
Havaea
Third Street
M. 6Th Street
Bell Phone
Lts
Chevy Chase Extension
Brilhart
Jeweler
Salh
Cain
Inquira
Ithia Offic
Tix
la Mantia
la Mantia Bros
High School
John K. Martin
John Lryenski
Lochvala
Jonnie Woletmki
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Colver Avleng
Beaver Ceeeeiseeees Nfeilwoud
Beane
Sweet Lasky
Blanch
Daring Picture Handl
Three Reel
Neal Hart
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Nester
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Lee Mor
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