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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1914
Page
11
Dr Thomas Cramblett, president of Bethany College, was seriously wounded by a man named Woods in an early morning shooting during a dispute over payment for building work. Woods was arrested and jailed as the injured leader remains in critical condition after surgery.
London reports the Boer rebellion in South Africa has been crushed, with General Wessels jailed after surrender following Beyers’ death. A Belgian relief shipment of 6,000 tons arrives aboard the Neches, funded largely by the Rockefeller Foundation. Pennsylvania Railroad orders 1,050 steel box cars, delivery not before February or March, at 400 per month. A Somerset County defaulter returns home to face a $6,000 shortage. Thirteen miners die in a Scranton mine accident from a dynamite mishap. A 200 torpedo order to Off City prompts a US government inquiry. A Philadelphia incident ends in death by firearm. another man dies from a needle accident. A Verona concert ends with a fatal heart attack. A Pittsburgh salesman is robbed of $10,000 in diamonds. A Port Griffith fire destroys the Ewing breaker, costing over $800,000 and 2,500 workers their jobs. A child dies after boiling soup spills on her. A North Warren safe is blown open by armed robbers. local crews patrol the scene.
A dreamlike Christmas tale features Santa Claus revealing a magical world and social equity lessons. The narrator witnesses Santa’s tea fueled mischief, gifts for the poor, and whimsical tricks that blur fantasy and morality, ending with a wakeful reflection on generosity.
A dealer advertisement touts the Conklin Fountain Pen as leak proof and clothing friendly. It cites Phoebe Snow of the Anthracite as a discerning user and notes the pen is for sale at Huey and Moorhead opposite the Street Car Station.
The passage lists various folk beliefs tied to Christmas night and day. Crossroads at eleven to twelve promise future concerns, salt on Christmas Eve predicts survival or death, a maiden weaving a shirt guards against weapons, birth at sermon time grants visions, elder burning reveals witches, a raw egg fasting grants strength, leaving the house on Christmas Day is ill advised, and a bright fire signals prosperity while a smoldering hearth indicates adversity.
A fragment shows Willie entering a shed where Uncle Rufus and Aunt Sue discuss a Christmas chicken for a city nephew. The dialogue hints at husking a hen and preparing a meal with family near the holidays.
Beaste pleads to mother not to light a fire in the bedroom grate saying he can endure the cold if Santa can still get down the chimney. The dialogue style captures a child’s wish and holiday tension.
The Farmers Bank offers a Christmas savings fund open to everyone. Open a depositor’s card with a first deposit and save weekly or in advance. Classes start with a penny and go up, designed for all earnings levels throughout the year.
The First National Bank of Indiana Pa advises everyone handling money to open a checking account. It offers free checkbooks and checks, and provides a receipt upon every check.
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