Murder Trial in 1912 Case Ends in First Degree Conviction
Keeler was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the September 14 1912 shooting that killed Joseph Roasner and wounded others at the Clearfield bravery. The defendant sought a new trial and pursued appeals to the board of pardons and the state supreme court, all of which were denied. The case papers were sent to the governor. Regular Meeting notices and local business items follow, including Tailoring Co acquisition and Hyde City hotel leasing plans.
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Jepussy
Whitee
Ch Kesler Will
Joseph Roeasner
Clearfield
the Wrist
Roasner
Keeler
Board of Pardons
Supreme Court of the State
Teuk
Ivy Poisoning and Christmas Shopping Urgency
Ex Sheriff Mahaffey suffers ivy poisoning while visiting Ma haffey hotel. Department of Labor urges merchants to close early during Christmas shopping weeks, Philadelphia and other cities to avoid disruption. Commissioner Jackson seeks cooperation to implement the new winter legislation. Mrs Franck G. Harris notes engagement of Miss Isabelle Bender, daughter of Rev. Dr. Bender, with wedding set for December 24.
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Department of Labor
Sadio- Guntry
Philadelphia
Jackson
Franck G. Harris
Isabelle Bender
Dr. Bender
Trinity Methopatse Clurch
Ross Banchol
Chambersburg
Peace Sunday Call to Clergy Urges Special Services
The American Peace Rectory seeks clergy attention from frontier and large city churches, urging special services on the Peace Sunday December 21. Letters are sent to pastors of leading churches to emphasize the day’s significance.
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Wees
Army Health Excellent Under Typhoid Immunity Report
Surgeon General Torney reports remarkable progress in military sanitation and army health. In Texas City Galveston and near the Mexican border no typhoid cases occurred due to compulsory typhoid vaccination. Tuberculosis remains but its rate is steadily diminishing with better enlistment care.
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Washington
Geer
George FH Torney
Texas City
Galveston
Torney
Telegraphic Ticks and Oddities from Wells to London
An 80 year old Wells resident, George Mackey, is noted in telegraphic snippets. The report mentions a terrier named W. Ve, various small sales in Pittsburgh, a trial in Waukegan, and references to Massachusetts political dates and a purchase related to Vertco Bolestion of Ales. The fragmentary item ends with garbled text and stray names.
Phenomenon of Strange lights, then sudden vanish
A disrupted OCR fragment describes a bright sky event and unusual lights seen across the land. Witnesses, young and old, recall strange phenomena that appeared briefly in the sky and then faded toward the west, leaving an eerie, gloomy aftermath.
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Athem
Dr College Delivers Sermon On The Haunted House
A fragmented sermon discusses the haunted house allegory, noting a lack of interest in God and urging filling the empty space with a sense of righteousness. It warns that leaving room for passion allows moral emptiness to persist, calling for spiritual renewal.
Indictments Likely in Police graft Probe
New York reports three additional indictments anticipated by the grand jury investigating graft within the police department. One target is an inspector and two are civilian members, with a key witness possibly emerging as the case progresses. District Attorney Whitman’s team probes ties between the native department and a clairvoyant run scheme following Chicago swindler profits alleged to involve Mrs Jung J Burnett under police protection.
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New York
Aan Jury
Agen
Distriet Adecuey
Whitman
Aative Department
Jung J. Burnett
Chicago
River strike ballot endangers Fall River mills
In Fall River Massachusetts 35000 cotton mill workers await strike ballot results after unions demand a 4 1/2 percent wage increase and mill owners reject concessions. The outcome could halt operations at all area mills by Saturday, signaling a broad labor action following tense exchanges with management.
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Fall ‘River
Mess
Snut
Mil oAnocers
Judge Smith Files Account in Reelection Bid Case
The exultant candidate Hon. Allison O. Smith filed his expense and contribution records in the prothonotary’s office. Treasurer William E. Wallace reported receipts from several contributors and expenses totaling about 2248.40 for nomination and election. Estimates place Welch’s and Gearhart’s campaign costs around 900 and 894.18 respectively, with no contributions claimed by Welch. In a separate incident, Edward F. O'Brien of Los Angeles attempted suicide on the courthouse square in Rreenton, Pa, and was rushed to a state hospital where recovery was uncertain.
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Wr. Smith
Walter Welona
Allison O. Smith
William E. Wallace
W. £. Wallace
Smith
Jobo B. McGrath
D. B. Fullerton
Alan O. Smith
Jobo F. Short
B. Oaks
A. M. Siveright
A. O. Smith
FE Wallace
Raray Arte
Welch
Quear Mitchell
J. Ei. Gearhart
Courthouse Square
Rcennton
Edward F. O'Brien
Los Angeles
Cal
Wmetrick
Joseph O'Brien
State Hospital
Deaths of a Day
Mrs Elmira G Moore died at her daughter's home. Clara J Smith of West Orange New Jersey and Ferdinand A Hart are listed among the deceased. The Rev James Bruce eighty three, pastor of the United Presbyterian Church Andes New Mexico, and auditor of Montclair New Jersey, is reported dead. Earl, born in Dublin Ireland, served in the British army and was famed as an athlete holding the Irish boxing championship for several years. Thomas W Gall sixty, a resident of Baxry 8 Ege, is also noted among the deaths.
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Elmira G. Moore
ematy-Are
Mira
Clara J. Smith
West Orange
N. J
James Bruce
United Presbyterian Church
Andes
General Casamility
John
Afty-pight
Montclair
Mr. Earl
Oublin
Ireland
Fragmented Reflection on Love and Being by Henry Jones ML
Fragmentary excerpt explores love as a permanent element in human life and its connection to nature and God. The text emphasizes love returning through diverse forms of existence and gathering inner treasure as a spiritual path.
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Nature
Henry Jooee
Kramer Lathe and Moses Family Tale Reported
A fragmentary item mentions Steve Father and Gambe involving Kramer as a son of Moses, with unclear relation to a lathe purchase or event. The readable text hints at a genealogical note or local advisory about Kramer’s duties or lineage. Further details are not provided in the readable lines.
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J Steve
Gambe
Kramer
Moses
Public Towel Tabog Prohibition Cup Area
The Public Towel Tabog area in Las Tim Pennsylvania faced health board restrictions and rules on towel use and public sanitation. Authorities issued guidelines to enforce cleanliness standards amid community concerns.
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State Health Board
Prohibition Cup
Lastm
Pennsylvania
Rales and
Rabies scare after Eugene dog bite causes hunt
In Wy Oa niea Last Week a dog bit Rev. Mr. Oykr's daughter in Eugene. The dog was quarantined for ten days as officials monitor for rabies symptoms. The owner faced orders while the dog was penned. Community reactions mix concern and debate over dog safety. Also noted: G. M. Noll dies at 59 after a winter illness.
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Eugene
Crities
Oykr
Fainlam
Besn
Moore San Om
Amee
Oyler
Real Estate Transfers Reported in DuBois and Graham
Real estate transfers show Alezande O'Reity transferring to Jake telat mi tend in DuBela. Jobe Sokolosk admr transfers to Besthe Nyman land in DuBois. Jas F Rothrock Admr transfers land in Graham cownebig for 350 dollars. Elizabeth Atkinson transfers to Robert Davidson band in Decatur townsailE.
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Alezande O'Reity
Jake Telat
DuBela
Pirse
Jobe Sokolosk
Nyman Land
DuBois
Jas. F. Rothrock
Admr
Wise Bothrock
Graham Cownebig
Elizabeth Atkinson
Robert [Davidson
Decatur Towsaiile
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Hyde City Hotel
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Will Ostelry
Mahaffey
Windsor Hotel
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Giseo
Sheen Jr
Landun
George Mackey
Wellstar
W. Ve
Pittsburgh
Waukegan, DL
Ste John Richardson
Ras
Foss
Massachusetts
Jones
DR. College
Shaw
George Berngh Shaw
London
Prespur
Theo
Judge Smith
Ferdinand A. Hart
Etsty-Sovem
Amna Life Insurance Company
Ged
Baad
Bay
Thomas W. Gall
Baxry
G. M. Noll
West Skle Wednemtsy
Winerhauthine
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