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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1906
Page
4
The Democratic voters of Armstrong township districts A and 2 will meet Monday January 24 at the election house on the farm of 8 G McCurdy to nominate a ticket for the February election. Polls open from 2 to 4 p.m.
A roundup of early 20th century items includes Secretary Taft dining with Opie Read at a Washington luncheon, a Brooklyn elevated train accident in New York injuring several, William Burnside’s ashes cast from Eads Bridge in St Louis, the death of prizefighter Kid Googly in New York, and a Bluefield West Virginia federal building appropriation proposal. Also reported are Luke Wright as potential ambassador to Japan, Colonel George W Robbins’ death in Massachusetts, Joe Gans defeating Twin Sullivan in San Francisco, Tennent Shore Company creditors announcing a deficit, Grace Taggart’s contested custody matter in Chicago, Gates vs Frick stock speculation, and prairie fires in Ned Kimball Nebraska destroying ranches and stock.
Washington confirms Dewey heard from at San Juan Porto Rico noting he was 648 miles from the armored cruiser Maryland. Dewey sailed at four knots for the Philippines with all aboard reported well. Nearby a separate fatal accident occurred at Heling Grove Pa where Murray Halder and Mary Crumwell were killed crossing a railroad bridge over the Susquehanna River when struck by a freight train.
Chicago January 22 An official cold wave forecast lifted the grain market. May wheat rose 3 4 cents to 57 34, May corn up 1 2 cents to 45 6, May oats unchanged at 32. Closing quotes reflect brighter demand as traders adjust for lingered cold.
Charleston dispatch reports an explosion at Detroit and Kana coal mines on Paint Creek near Detroit West Virginia killing at least eight miners. Families named include Bridgeman brothers and three Snyder, McCardle and Mickel clans as rescue efforts continue and cause is believed to be a dust ignition after a blast.
Real estate transfers listed with buyers and sellers across Indiana County, detailing parcels, acreages, and prices from multiple townships including Glen Campbell, Burrell, Green, South Mahoning, Charryhill, Armstrong, Rayne, Grant, Pine, West Wheatfield, and Indiana. Notable entries include parcels to Atlantic Refining Co., Plumville Railroad Co., and several individuals with prices ranging from 15 to 128,057 dollars.
A Houston Post snippet captures a moment of shared amusement as a line of people grin and exchange playful looks. The passage notes a scene of music and laughter, with a lighthearted tone praising joyful companionship and enduring humor.
Local notes list several residents and visitors across towns including G T Learn of Cockport J W Douds of Plumville James Speedy of town A Long of Homer City H H Steving in Pittsburg G W Dick of Brushyalley Frank Overdorff of Rico Rev W D Ewing of Elkin Fleming of Cockport visiting parents S 8 5 McCreery of Blairsville Indiana visitor Mrs J J Uber Homer City Indiana visitor J M Loughry Marion Center Indiana caller Thad C Work and wife Rochester Mills in town Postmaster W H Adama Pann Fae in Vandergrift K O Lydick Wilkinsburg through town to reach South Matonisg township to bed ill brother You Save new house and one acre of ground in Homer City Mor prices etc address 8-8 to 7 J L Zack lomer Guy Pa Reserved Seats for Mara can be cured at Hall's at 2 00 o'clock Thursday
The report details a teachers institute in Banks Township at Bear Run church with Friday evening and Saturday sessions. Highlights include Welcome addresses by Rev. R. M. Elsey and Clyde Altemus, recitations by various students, and topics on improving school efficiency, promotion standards, and parental roles. A Mineral Point School program in Cambria County is listed for February 10 1906 with morning and evening sessions, debates on temperance and education, and invitations to local educators.
Thirty-Ave persons joined Presbyterian communion services held Sunday. Next Sunday services will be at Ma honing Baptist church near Plumville with morning 11 o'clock and evening 7 o'clock sessions led by Rev. M. V. Gold. Also classified notices advertise real estate help and sale of thoroughbred English Berkshire pigs by local residents Johnston, RV. D. No. 8, Indiana, Pa.
CORRECTED PRICES FOR PRODUCE AND MARKET GOODS INDIANA MARKETS INCLUDE Butter per lb Eggs per dozen and various vegetables Fruits and meats with ranges for cattle hogs sheep lambs and calves. Pittsburg market figures dated Jan 22 show grain flour and dairy item listings with multiple weight based prices and grade distinctions.
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