24 Sep 1923
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1923
Page
1
Advertising rates advertised with prepayment required appear in early edition notice. The page shows display advertising costs and a rate card for? Indiana posting with price 36 cents and 34 unit?
Diaries from 1922 reveal railroads paid nearly 305 million dollars in taxes while dividends to stockholders totaled about 271.5 million. The pattern shows taxes exceeded shareholder payouts, challenging the idea that high freight rates stem mainly from rail profits.
In a Fort Worth decision, the city changes the five year old Vernon Castle street name after the aviator killed during training. The remark notes that naming streets for sentiment can be flawed as reversals are not always easy. It mentions other global naming changes and the proverb about constancy.
News from September reports the deaths of Lieut. Robert S. Olmstead and Lieut. John Shoptow of the Army Air Service during the Gordon Bennett balloon race from Brussels. The U S hoped to win the trophy with S-6 after national success at Indianapolis.
The report describes a balloon crash caused by a lightning strike and ensuing fire. Pilot Gomes died instantly, with his watch stopped at 5:30. Penanda was found nearby with injuries. Gomez’s body was shipped to Brussels as officials coordinate shipping of remains.
A noted baritone arrived to advise Cumberland’s Music Committee chaired by Miss Anna Lumley. The community street play runs tomorrow from 4 to 6 30 PM. mothers are urged to attend and observe the organized performance. A Friday meeting will finalize arrangements for the organization. The street play committee convenes at 4 46 PM with Mrs R D Ralston. Recreation Committee meets at 6 45 PM. The Music Committee meets tonight at Mrs J Blair Sutton's home in Cumberland. A Cumberland Maryland license issued Saturday lists Albert Clair Mercer of Punxtowney and Katherine Tessie Nagy of Juneau. guests include Dr and Mrs D B Hamilton of Mason Ohio. Formerly Wore Breeches. Trousers were first issued to British Infantry a century ago before that soldiers wore breeches.
In 1628 era prose, Miss Dawson, Belleville's plain dressmaker, endures scrutiny and overwork. A doctor helps her pursue Jasmine the heiress’s home, revealing a quiet, selfless vow to preserve the family estate. Two months later Doctor Compton returns with his wife, transforming the town’s view of the old maid.
Jefferson Table Service Co Ringold Township Jefferson Public Service Co Porter Township Jefferson Public Service Co Pinecreek Township Jefferson Public Service Co Clover Township Jefferson Public Service Co Knox Township Jefferson Public Service Co Beaver Township Jefferson Public Service Co Kingsley Township Forest Public Service Co Jenks Township Forest Public Service Co Howecomy Forest Public Service Co Hickory Township Forest Public Service Co Green Township Forest Public Service Co Wat gon Township Warren Public Service Co Jenka Township Forest Public Service Co Millstone Township Elk Public Service Co Spring Creek Township Elk Public Service Co The Pennsylvania Smokeless Coal Mining Co Ebensburg also received its charter to mine sell and ship coal with capital stock of 150000 incorporators Walter D Brown Ebensburg treasurer E M Burns William H Smith and Philip N Shettig all of Ebensburg.
The report notes calls for federal intervention over Oklahoma governance as McBee accuses Walton of a despotic state regime. A military court in a downtown hotel resumes hearings with charges against N. C. Jewett and others tied to the Merriman whipping case. Governor Walton denies political motives and claims order against cross destructions has been followed. A juried hearing shift delays Jewett’s preliminary exam to October 21.
A clay court tennis event opens Thursday with singles featuring Heath Clark against Roy Fee and Jack against Elby Ray. Indiana Normal players L W Robinson faces Murray Smith, Gilbert Parnell meets Paul Glassford, Harold Simpson faces Rob Fisher, and Vernon Taylor plays Lawrence Longwill. Doubles pairings include Taylor and Jack versus Smith and Glassford, Clark and Robinson versus Ray and Fee, Parnell and Simpson versus Longwill and Fisher.
Soldiers support for a large treasury surplus grows as it could aid a bonus and tax cuts. Experts forecast government spending within 2.5 billion dollars within a year, down from about 8 billion. Individual income tax in the year is unlikely to top last year’s around 700 million. Internal revenue expects about 600 million in cooperation taxes, near double prior year. Back taxes from internal revenue appeal congestion may reach last year’s level, with miscellaneous internal revenue totaling at least 1 billion.
Forecast suggests unsettled start with showers midweek and cooler trends. Sporadic rain and variable temperatures expected as the period progresses, with no clear long dry spell on the horizon.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles endorses a supervised playground program in Indiana with National Community Service cooperation. It calls for a durable, constructive plan benefiting the welfare and democratic spirit among Indiana men and children. E. E. Harkless signs the resolution in full support.
A speech argues civilization rests on moral action. It stresses duties to self first, then to the weak, urging strong nations to aid without creating dependency. The policy should aid in emergencies while building character, leaving each person and nation to chart its own fate.
A 30,000 strong crowd attended a suffrage celebration beneath a red stone canyon landmark. Figures in period dress acted out the pageant while Mrs. O P Belmont, head of the National Woman's Party, spoke to the largest audience ever gathered in the garden of the gods with vivid applause that echoed for minutes.
Reports from Brussels Paris and Berlin describe rising nationalist tensions in Europe. Former Spanish foreign minister Alba predicts a temporary Madrid government, while the Inter-Allied Council debates Greece Italy blame in the Toellini case. Riots in Berlin and other cities report casualties and clashes with police.
A testimonial from John Lynch of Connellaville Pa alleges Draco cured his chronic pain, gastritis and kidney troubles. He reports improved digestion, sleep, energy and absence of pain after using the medicine, praised as a remarkable health restoring power sold by Pollock's Pharmacy and Homey City Pharmacy and available from druggists everywhere.
Actress Jane Avis Evans renews her bid against the executors of Daniel R Hanna estate to receive 1260 a month for life after claiming a promise to marry. She filed with surrogate George A Slater citing the estate to show cause why accounts should not be settled. Citation returnable Sept 28 was served on Mark A Hanna Carl M Hanna and Daniel R Hanna Jr.
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