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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1899
Page
4
A chorus of leaders from actors to unions urge closing theaters on Sunday. Editors reflect on Sabbath observance, labor, and politics, noting farm abundance, tariffs, and Democratic critiques while hinting at public mood and election tensions. Four tons of gold from the Klondike is slated for Paris exposition.
The Dauphin County case centers on the governor’s veto of constitutional amendments and Secretary of the Commonwealth Priest. Olmstead and Hensel defend the veto, arguing resolutions require executive approval. The defense estimates publication costs at 40,600 and warns a machine voting plan could cost Pennsylvania $500,000, risking dual voting systems.
A Progress office seeks a man with practical knowledge of job printing and newspaper composition for immediate employment. Must be of good habits and provide a recommendation. A girl eager to learn the printing trade may also secure a position at this office.
A pie social to benefit the Y P S C E at Thomas Fleming's residence in Center township occurs Thursday evening August 10. All are invited. Mrs J M Stewart visits Blairsville this week. Miss Rena Wills from Akron Ohio visits Miss Annie Sutton on Tuesday.
Dr John Laughlin of Pittsburg visits his parents while greensburg visitors include Mr George W Swan and Miss Helen Sweeney. Rev Matthew Clark of Chicago visits relatives. many locals travel to Atlantic City, Cleveland and other towns. Attendees include attorneys, farmers, and professionals visiting town for short stays and social calls.
De J R Lytle of Rankin Illinois visits his brother J P Lytle near Chambersville and sister Mrs Kate Speedy of Locust Street. Mrs H S Miller of Willet was in Indiana on Saturday and called on the Progress. Elmer E Leckard, a clerk in the Paymaster's corps, returns home then heads to San Francisco and the Philippines. John Oliver recalls a Philadelphia incident. Electric Bitters credited with saving a life. available at local stores.
Five drowned in a capsize near Baltimore and 17 killed with 87 injured in a Paris railway crash. Speaker Reed sailed to New York aboard the St Pat. Cleveland businessmen resist a street car strike boycott. Yellow fever at Hampton National Soldiers Home under control. Daly Jr. seeks divorce from wife for alleged closeness with Fred Wood. Sa moans file $440000 in damages over kingship clashes. Storm damages Allegheny County. Carnegie named British justice of the peace. American citizenship questioned. Washington urged a warship for Haiti amid revolutionary signs. Quay eyes Lanc as a permanent home. Alger’s last order issued. inspector general now under secretary of war. Gold certificates resume by U S treasuries. Harrisburg judge denies mandamus on voter registration amendments.
Naples reports of Admiral Dewey saying American victories over Spain stirred no ill will in Europe. He praised the welcome given him and offered to help dissipate prejudice against American civilization. He avoided discussion of the Philippines but implied optimism about subduing insurgents.
Ruth Swartz aged 16 was killed by her mother Mrs Catherine Wise in Greentown Ohio. The mother then threw herself into a pool at an abandoned quarry and was rescued by neighbors. County coroner’s inquiry says the daughter’s condition distressed the mother who vowed to find a way to save her.
General Shafter has set August 22 as the muster out date for the Tenth regiment. If carried out, the unit may reach Pittsburg by Tuesday August 29. Miss Carry Gesslar visits friends in Pittsburg. Drug advertisement for Kilmer's Swamp-Root notes kidney relief with sample offer.
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