12 Sep 1905
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1905
Page
1
Mayor John Weaver argues that partisan influence corrupts city governance and that reform hinges on publicity and vigilance. He condemns party hacks who masquerade as reformers, urging a nonpartisan ethic as the foundation for healthy municipal government and free society.
A jumble of brief notes lists residents visiting nearby towns and traveling for business, including H O McKee of Johnstown and J O Weamer en route to Avonmore. It notes several other locals, the Devoe paint inquiry from H W Devoe & Co and paint usage anecdotes by N Avery and J J Hall. It reads like a community column with names, places and travel.
Every Tuesday excursion tickets will be sold from Indiana to Niagara Falls and Toronto by the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Railway. Passes are good for return passage within 16 days from day of sale at 39.75 to Niagara Falls and 4.00 to Toronto. Consult company agents for full information.
A Royal Arcanum committee in Boston unanimously backs organized resistance to a convention’s rate increase. They propose court challenges to block the higher charges and plan to coordinate with sewer commissions and other city groups, with a conference arranged in New York.
Mr Thomas Wegner reported the loss of a valuable driving horse named Maude this morning. Dr Weamer attended but could not save the horse, described as a very pretty lady’s driving horse and a great asset to its owner.
Job opportunity for tidy applicants to learn dining room duties. Wages are $40 per month plus room and board. Apply at American House in Indiana at bf.
A Philadelphia hotel meeting formed the Lincoln party movement aimed at defeating Republican state treasurer candidate J. Lee Plumner and electing Democrat William H. Berry. The group named a state ticket led by Berry for treasurer, John Stewart for supreme court, Charles Blew and James Beaver for superior court, George Orlaily and Charles Heber Clark presiding for Montgomery County, with Henry Niles and Lewis Emery among speakers. The gathering called it a preliminary conference and planned broader county representation, criticizing the Republican organization and pledging new headquarters and an executive committee.
Chicago reporters note that 39 freight handler leaders sent requests to 22 railroads for a conference by 1 a.m. tomorrow, proposing a 10 percent wage rise. If refused, a referendum vote may be held on a general strike. In Scranton warrants were issued for 200 saloon keepers accused of Sunday sales, with 40 detectives gathering evidence and hearings continuing.
Cleveland Sept 12 John D Rockefeller grants a rare newspaper interview at Forest Hill hour, discussing how press juniorists greeted his visit and insisting he avoids public social spots. He notes the amusing surprise of jokers and reflects on public perception of his reclusiveness.
Remarkably handsome Brussels carpet offered at a low price per yard. The advertisement touts exceptional value enabling recarpeting a sixty room for 24 dollars, highlighting affordability and broad coverage.
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