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Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1909

Page

2

Roosevelt Meets King Victor Emmanuel in Messina Harbor

Ex president Theodore Roosevelt visits Messina aboard the battleship Re Umberto and is warmly greeted by King Victor Emmanuel. The meeting honors American aid after the earthquake, with Roosevelt inspecting ruins and posing for photos with the king, Admiral Mirabello, and Ambassador Griscom before sailing to Mombasa.

Messina Italy Theodore Roosevelt Victor Emmanuel Roosevelt Mombasa Kermit Griscom America Admiral Mirabello Ambassador Griscom Mr. Roosevelt Rome Belknap Earl Dodge Winthrop Chandler Allen Buchanan Ensign Wilcox United States Scorpion Done

Uncle Billy Goes Fishin Adventure of 99-Year-Old Angler

Ninety nine year old Billy Myers ran away from Columbus infirmary and walked forty miles to Buckeye Lake when warm weather revived his fishing urge. An officer will escort him back with worms and a rod to fish the Buloto river under guard. Born in Maryland, he is said to be the oldest fisherman in the United States and tends to escape each spring.

Billy Myers Columbus Buckeye Lake Billy Buloto United States Hea Maryland

College Athlete Dies After Strenuous Football Training

At New Concord Muskingum College, 24 year old C Ferris Wilson, manager of the baseball team and last season’s varsity football and basketball player, died of heart disease said to be brought on by overexertion during hard training before a football engagement. Also noted is Mrs Robert Brannon of Otsega Ohio dying from blood poisoning after pricking her finger with a needle.

Vaneaville Ferris Wilson Muskingum College New Concord Imesa Robert Brannon Otgega

Blame State Commission for Pittsburg Incline Disaster

An incline accident at Pittsburg on Twenty second Street killed two youths and injured several. The crash, blamed partly on the state railroad commission, followed a report on incline condition held for weeks. engineer Jesse Britton fainted, the upbound car slammed the pier, drew the safety cable, and the car plunged and demolished. Victims Arthur Miller and Albert Klingenberger, both teens from St. Clair, died as the car descended.

Pittsburg Second Street State Railroad Commission Arthur Miller Amity Avenue St. Clair Borough Albert Klingenberger Eixteen Sylvan Street St. Clair Jesse Britton

Black man to wed white woman in town drama

Wil las Marcand, a Black real estate dealer, won court approval to marry Stella Cunningham, a White waitress, as Probate Judge Black received a threat note tied to a 20 foot rope on his door declaring that noBlack and white marriages would be tolerated and warning of trouble if the marriage proceeded.

Willas Marcand Stella Cunningham Black Springfield

FISH TUG GEORGE A FLOSS LOST IN LAKE ERIE FATAL STORM

Wreckage from the fishing tug George A. Floss found twelve miles east of Cleveland, end of the voyage after a storm on Lake Erie. Seven crew and passengers were aboard, led by Captain William Barry. missing men are Cleveland residents except for Frank Weschler of Erie.

George’ A. Floss Lake Erie Cleveland William Barry John Dally Fred Gilbert Peck McKenzie Frank Weschler John O'Donnell Joseph Martin Henry Anderson Campbell Weschler Erie

Remains of E A Hitchcock Taken to St Louis

The body of Ethan Allen Hitchcock former secretary of the Interior and ambassador to Russia was moved to St Louis for burial. He died in Washington Friday and the funeral was held there earlier. President Taft sent a letter praising his services to the country in high office under McKinley and Roosevelt.

A. Hitchcock Ethan Allen Hitchcock Interior Russia Washington St.Louis

Navy of the Lord recruits baptized in Mississippi river

In St Louis during a mass baptism by Rev J B Parker dubbed Fire Admiral, 80 of 125 recruits for the Navy of the Lord were immersed in icy Mississippi waters. Afterward, some converts changed their garments in a nearby boiler shop and 45 recruits renounced the outfit when exposed to the cold.

Navy of the Lord St. Louis Mississippi River J. B. Parker Navy

Millionaire Threatened by Blackhand Letters to Erie Leader

Charles H. Strong of Erie Pennsylvania president of the Erie and Pittsburg railroad and a leading local figure has received two Blackhand letters since March 31. He offers a $1,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the writer and vows to pursue justice beyond any demanded ransom. Andrews Gallie calls for Republican state convention in Harrisburg June 16 to nominate auditors general state treasurer and a supreme court judge. Caffrey Bill Wins by a Nose as New York Senate approves a measure restricting photography of arrestees not yet convicted.

Charles H. Strong Erie Erie and Pittsburg Railroad Pennsylvania Strong Andrews Galle Harrisburg Supreme Court Caffrey Bil New Yorks State Senate Caffrey Orime

Teachers Wanted Notices Placed in Progress, Indiana County

School directors are urged to place Teach ers Wanted notices in the Progress newspaper. The paper reaches a large portion of Indiana county's educators, ensuring wide visibility for next year's staffing needs.

Indiana County

Indiana County Spring Primary Election Notice 1909

Indiana County Pennsylvania holds a spring primary on June 1909 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm to elect delegates to state conventions for four parties and nominate county officers. Republican three delegates Democratic two Prohibition ten delegates and ten alternates Socialist one delegate. Nominations for two jury commissioners and county committee posts across precincts. A. F. Bowman J. M. Marshall D. T. Niew Commissioners. Walter H. Ayers Clerk.

Act of Assembly Indiana County Republican Party Democratic Party Prohibition Party Socialist Party Said A. F. Bowman J. M. Marshall D. T. Niew

Coal Mine Property in Armstrong Township Pa Sold

Real estate description shows two tracts in Armstrong Township Indiana County Pa totaling 82 acres 65 perches with mining rights to be released to purchaser by administrator Thomas M Watt. Sale conducted at cash on confirmation per court order dated March 22 1900 by Clerk Blair Sutton.

Armatrong Diana Co Michael Low- Toin David Carnahan Samuel McCullough Solomon Dunmire Michael Lowman William Gilmore Land Israel Carnahan Thomas M. Watt M. W. Laxman Blair Sutton

Best fast colored qualities in an immense range

The fragment hints at a broad assortment of fast colored qualities offered. Specific items, brands, or contexts are not readable in the text. Further readable details would allow a precise, source-grounded summary.

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