22 Sep 1921
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1921
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text notes a legal matter in Indiana involving a person named Richtiy and references to a class issue. The readable parts are unclear about dates, parties, or outcomes, but indicate a case or public matter under consideration and potential involvement of a judge or authority.
The League cannot progress on global arms reduction and expects the Washington conference to bear fruit. Despite recommendations, Poland, Spain, Finland, Serbia, and Greece refuse to curb military spending, shifting responsibility to Washington to achieve disarmament and avert renewed global arms race.
In Pittsburgh on Sept 22 representatives of the Carpenters' District Council and the Master Builders' Association, with 4700 members, reached a one year wage agreement. Carpenters will be paid 31 per hour for an eight hour day, a 24 cent cut from the prior scale. The settlement follows long running evasion talks and is seen as guiding future building trades agreements.
Reports to the Republican State Committee indicate the proposition to hold a convention to revise the state constitution was badly defeated in the primary. Secretary W W Baker said many sections reported the measure fell short, and Governor Sykoul regretted the defeat, predicting no further agitation for years. Philadelphia's large vote against the proposal was noted.
Licenses show Howard Trmmble and Erma Pardee among entrants in Montgomery area records. Names include Grae Two Wesley R. Meekins, Cockport Roxie M. McGomba and Wandin. The fragment notes multiple individuals tied to local licensing events.
A series of land transfers are recorded including Annie F Chapman to John Wow choski for 50 acres and 103 perches in Pine at 1000 dollars and Montgomery Township School District to J D Aice for 137 perches of coal land in Montgomery at 85.62 dollars per perch. Other deeds include W M Downer to G G Smith a third ward Indiana lot for 6500 dollars and Gustav G Smith to R H Pearce for 70 acres in South Mahoning at 7500 dollars. Francis P Dunn to Elder L Mc Curdy a Smicksburg lot for 1000 dollars. J A Flickinger to Mae J Frye for a Homer City lot at 3250 dollars. Thomas Griffith to William H Grit Leon acres and 15 perches in White Harvey P Waddle to J C Serene flot in Saltsburg at 5000 dollars.
Thousands gather at St Catherine’s on South State Street to view a wall mark in the church interior. Some see images resembling the Virgin Mary and The Good Shepherd while others doubt the apparition, attributing it to water stains from last Saturday’s rains or a roof leak. Authorities offer no theories, while observers debate religious significance and possible interpretations viewed through binoculars from the pews.
Miners insist on higher wages and warn of a strike if contracts are renewed next year without improvements to conditions. Labor leaders say renewal should include betterment of work terms and a faster path to progress.
Report from the United Mine Workers convention notes an implied strike threat amid debates over wage deductions and labor terms. Vice President Phillip Murray predicts wage and contract reforms, while Secretary William Green cites membership above 15,000. Delegates from West Virginia and other districts weighed support for West Virginian delegates amid caucus tensions.
A garbled report describes a wall in a church with water leakage into an interior feature and possible staining from a Saturday downpour. It mentions a channel, roof vent, and a crowning issue with water flow and wall marks. Names and details are unreadable.
Dudee H Walton Mitchell, heir of the Pennsylvania State Caflepe trustee, urged action at a college Gieniig. In the hid three years Penn State has turned away over 2400 young men and women residents of the state due to lack of buildings equipment and State funds for additional faculty. The number turned away equals the present capacity of the state’s higher learning institution.
Rescue workers, ambulances, and supplies rushed to Ludwigshafen as thousands search the wreckage. Grim scenes show families bereaved and many reporters unable to determine exact death toll without payroll checks. Debris reveals severed limbs and bodies scattered, with flames and a blast and possible earthquake-like collapse.
Severe wind and stormy gale struck yesterday damaging Greene Line wharfboats. The steamer Liberty was struck by lightning and torn free from her moorings, blown across the river. Passengers escaped unharmed aboard Fury and Ohio Rover remained safely alongside.
More than 1,000 members of the Pennsylvania American Legion gathered for the third annual convention opening in Pittsburgh. Delegates represented nearly every post in the state and hundreds more are expected by Saturday to elect officers for the coming year. A Schenley Farms reception and Americanization meeting were planned, with business sessions and auxiliary programs.
Two severe storms moved across Indiana yesterday morning and afternoon, bringing wind rain and lightning. The blasts toppled tree limbs along Philadelphia Street nearly striking a woman pedestrian, and damaged late wraps flower beds and shade trees across the area.
Frank B. Sheaffer executor announces letters testamentary on the estate of S Talor Sheaffer late of Indiana Borough deceased. Creditors must present claims duly authenticated for settlement. Debts owed should be paid promptly. P O Address 726 Ninth Ave Munhall Pa dated August 23 1921
The Geo W Stites Construction Co offers sale of office buildings, sheds, lumber, tools and supplies. Goods available at the Gutton Miller New Garage or Bell 103 J for viewing and purchase.
A short note contrasts a tent treated with polish versus another treated with Rreaseless. It highlights the difference in lustre and finish, suggesting the latter's effect when used in place of the former and inviting comparison.
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