06 Sep 1921
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1921
Page
1
A Post Office fire broke out at Tafilana and Bacond Class Matter site. Fire crews reported the blaze caused damage and prompted evacuation of nearby buildings. Authorities investigated the cause as investigators collected evidence and debris for analysis.
The article notes the strain from the revolt in West Virginia is easing as federal troops arrive. It describes the relief of civilians and the looming investigation led by the Senate committee to uncover who directed the revolt and who supplied it, with calls to question many named figures and factions.
A damaged fragment discusses demanded names of those guilty and the uncovering of revolts in the coal and labor history. It mentions committees, dissertations, and the Mingo country with a reference to Philadelphia.
The Indiana veteran, Little, served in Company FP, 110th Infantry, 28th Division, Camp Hancock. Promoted to Sergeant, he fought in the Marne offensives and is remembered by local clubs and Zion Lutheran Church. His funeral was held at Zion Lutheran Church with rites by the Blkst lodge and Rev. Gearhart. The town mourns as more may follow in France.
Unconfirmed reports from Harrisburg Illinois describe new clashes between striking flour vapor miners and mine guards in Hardin County. A battle near Rosidalge was claimed at noon but cannot be verified due to crippled telephone lines. Swanson and relatives were denied as prisoners.
Indiana Borough moves to restrain Venango Oil and Supply and Atlantic Refining after last spring’s fire and explosion at their plant. Equity lawsuits seek injunctions to limit the companies from storing more product than the borough ordinance allows. A hearing on September 7 will address the injunctions.
Operators in the district clash over timing of the wage contract with one group urging action now to ease costs for all, while another faction wants the agreement observed until its March termination. In central Pennsylvania, both union miners and operators face sharper strain than eastern rivals due to weak competitiveness against non union coal operators.
The event page highlights a lively legion meet filled with pep and plans for a statewide reunion. It notes preparations for Armistice Day with McLain receiving an endorsement.
The post notes an Armistice Day planning burst with a large turnout of members and visitors. Initiation of candidates, auxiliary introductions, and a birthday cake for C. F. Crawford highlight a lively meeting at the Lafayette grounds during which officers and delegates to the Pittshurch convention were named and endorsements voiced. The evening closed with refreshments and informal social time.
In a court opening yesterday Simon Johns of Great township is named foreman of the grand jury. The panel is said to be considering indictments. Robert Parks John J. Cargabein and John Myers entered pleas and waived the usual preliminaries as the case proceeds to the grand jury. sentencing has not yet occurred.
A fragmentary report describes Gardner making a third escape from a jail or confinement at MeNwilts Inn. Witnesses say labor party officials waited as Gardner fled, with confusion over names and locations. The text includes garbled names Fayeretc Linndrus Bogart and unclear details about injuries and pursuit.
Rody Fetterman wins the Uniontown endurance race after a grueling 225 mile event. Murphy and Hird are noted as rescuers. Beeward Wilosstad team and others figure in the chaotic finish with multiple laps completed. Alton reportedly did not start and Bente Hill dropped out on the nineteenth lap.
In this brief notice several gas and oil leases are recorded for Rayne township and surrounding areas. Names and properties appear in fragmented form, with references to firms and individuals involved in leasing activity. The legible portions indicate filings across multiple properties and companies.
Fragmented OCR text reports a tense European situation with references to Russian fleets mutinying crews, fortress actions, and a looming war threat in Central Europe. The piece mentions various places and figures in a chaotic, journalistic fragment.
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