Rea to retire as Penn Railroad president at 70
Samuel Rea announces his retirement as president of the Pennsylvania Railroad at age 70. He reflects on an optimistic view for the future of U S railroads and discusses motor transport, consolidation, and the need for new methods while defending open policy, capitalization, and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
U. S
Railroads
Philadelphia
Samuel Rea
Pennylvania Railroad Campany
United States
Rea
Interstate Comme Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad System
Rex
Compan
Cooper
W. W. Allerbury
Kea
Panyawill
Kills Friend and Then Drowns Self in Epsom Home
Charles Sumner Mall a lumber dealer and reader apparently sane after killing his life long friend Mrs Grace Snow in her cottage then drowning himself in a bath tub. Mrs Snow was found in bed by Hall’s nephew George M Hall after Mall left home and did not return. Snow had been shot and strangled with a towel. her head battered. Hall’s body was found in a half filled tub with a revolver and four live cartridges nearby. Police say Mall attempted suicide first then chose drowning.
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Epsom
Charies Sumner Mall
Grace Snow
Huntington duel leaves two men wounded near barroom
Sept 20. In Huntington a hospitalized man was seriously wounded and another former associate lightly wounded. The two allegedly fired at each other outside a Huntington bar after an argument with Mays, the bar proprietor, who ordered Lady away. Lady drew a revolver and Mays obtained a shotgun. both fired, Mays shot in the leg and Lady hit by both shotgun blasts in the face and back.
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Huntington
S. Lady
HW. i. Ma
Huntington Palierma
Mays
Lady
Funds to Merge Virginia and Columbus Banks Set for Sale
Funds to finance a merger of the Columbus and Virginian Joint Stock Land Banks of Charleston West Virginia will be raised this week by selling 62 756 shares of the Virginian Bank shares priced at 5 and accrued dividends.
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York
Columbus
Virginian
Charleston
W. Va
Virginian Bank
Six of One Family Killed in Dayton Accident
A Dayton incident reports six members of a single family killed when their vehicle collided near New Talatuen, with authorities identifying the victims and noting the tragic loss within the household. The aftermath includes a city response and ongoing investigation into the crash.
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Dayton
New Talatuen
See Kantough
Ligaie Reusegeh
Witc
Viewinie Kautough
Damier
Death by own action noted for Blue Creek man
A Blue Creek man, aged about years, died by self harm. He was the son of Jefferson Wel and left a wife and five children. The body was found with a weapon in hand. Local authorities report the incident as a suicide.
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Jefferson Welinh
Fea Tesry
Manuel Herrick Held for Larceny
Stanuel Herrick former Oklahoma representative and later contract in a breach of promise suit is held here on charges of larceny. Police claim he seized property without authorization amid an arrest that follows a police investigation and release on bail.
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Manuel Herrick
Associated Press
Astlington
Stanuel Herrick
Oklahoma
de Wits
Herrick
Mob disperses as discredited suspect hidden in Asheville
A large crowd surrounded Buncombe county jail after Alvin Mansel, alleged assailant, vanished during a raid. Deputies evacuated the jail and later reported Mansel may have been moved to an unlisted location as a search continued at multiple sites. A committee conducted a limited inquiry but could not locate the suspect. Authorities planned to inform Washington of the development.
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Asheville
Alvin Alfonsel
Etty
Eurivy
Buncombe County
Mansel
Aulet
Erict Mitchell
Tich
Jnon
Uydendersenville
Thhe Ladier
T Feells
Miss Clary Horsley Named Head of Salencolt Extension
Miss Clary Horsley of Kingsville is appointed head of the extension department at Salencolt by Dr Brand president. She formerly taught at Broaddus College and the Stain Normal School at Wrestburg and succeeds Miss Helen Russell who resigned to become a faculty member at the University of Pittsbareh. Mrs AN CLARKSBURG notes uniforms and family arrivals including Leonora and other children in Camden.
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Orseey
Clarissburg
Bent
Clary Horsley
Kings- Vile, Co
Salencolt
Drs
Brand
Broaddus College
Stain Normal School
Wrestburg
May
Mies Helen Russell
Use Universes
Pittsbareh
Federal Telegraph System Proposed by Budget Bureau
Budget Bureau proposes establishing a general federal telegraph system to cut costs and unify government communications. The plan cites potential monthly savings exceeding 82 000 in the eastern region and aims to phase out separate Army Navy networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Budget Bureau
Pric Sress
Army
Wendling
Fire prevention week proclamation urges broader safety
A distorted note from Washington cites President Contidue urging stronger fire safety measures during Fire Prevention Week. The proclamation, dated October 1, requests communities nationwide to adopt precautionary steps and reinforce emergency readiness, with emphasis on home and workplace safety.
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Washington
Wageberg
Contidue
Reece
Divine warning and church sermon on faith and sacrifice
A preacher denounces critical thoughts on Gods work while recounting Abraham’s faith to sacrifice his son. He urges kindness to roommates and loved ones and quotes about life after death. Congregation wrestles with faith and calls for charity as the church community reflects on duty and praise.
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Biilly
Abra Ram
Abraham
Gues
Hirk
Heaven
Hell
Rowlyes
Fragmented 19th Century Text on Abraham and Covenant
The damaged passage discusses Dr. Lucian Kirk and a controversial interpretation of Abrahamic covenant. It mentions the concept of the love and fidelity in biblical figures, and hints at a debated religious narrative without clear conclusion.
Olcott Tale From the Platform and Wild Happenings
A fragmented vignette recalls Olcott asleep on the platform at Brounland. A barking dog prompts the master to investigate, leading to a tense moment as ad men are slapped and a dog treed a barrel of mash. The quirky scene ends with the dog having a use.
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Brounland
Local Reunion Attendance and Village Gossip Report
An idiosyncratic village page recounts a recent reunion in South Charleston with Rene George and family among attendees. The piece weaves in numerous local names, casual anecdotes, travel notes, and small-town happenings including funerals, home moves, medical misses, dental trips, and remarks about daily life and misadventures.
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Blue Creek
Bross
Chie
United
Clarksburg
Thane
Camden
Leonora
Lydia
Vester
Galy
Tera
Tee Remuel
Livian
Luther
Louis
Lucille
Lawrence
Gloria
Pathe News
Lorine Dressel
Geomeiy
Osehnet
Ms Baye
State Department
Vienna
Atuerimin
Ct Des
Stlyenms
Senagame
Melvin
Atreria
Heth
Seisser
Mational Industri Venture New Board
Federal Trade Commission
LNG
Prey Gii
Renton
Anituissieire
Mtb Feng
Shriners
I Maecarie
Western
Penns Ariei
Serlom Uonmeander
Torstar
Tamarin
Eula
Guckhaanon
Tata
Fehuster
Ahr
Ithier
Antisaloon League
Lucian Kirk
Amel
Reene Een
Aio
Charity
Eunkind
Abraham Cere
Han Des
Abrahams Paw
Rhein
Olcott
Rene George
Mace
Mathers Hem
South Charleston
Reme
Noah Turt
Wendyiile
Bromland
Sam Griffith
Pittsburgh
Aml
Craddock
Pax
Mullins
Lee Craddock
Fortuna Teller
Hippa Johnson
Charles+ton
Whith
Saane Pid Inna Stebert Grtfrich
T. J. Huddy
Dickinson
Williamson
J. Lk
S. R
Imateth
Mildred
Tary
Mike Tabet
New
Atlantic City
New York
Rank Rivers
Henry
Gibson
Stone
Clement
Murray
Barth
Withrow
Tater
I, I
Ed Hess
W. £. McMahon
Ruby Potter
Sorraxoy
STN
Sindia
Quarrier
Morrin
Meyden
Whitney
Larkstane
Lee and
Dickinson Streets
Horst
Laidley Field Stadium
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