Prohibition push grows in Pennsylvania and nationwide
A long, opinionated column discusses the local option fight sweeping Pennsylvania and other states. It notes legislative struggles, party dynamics, and public sentiment while highlighting the rising influence of the prohibition movement across New York and beyond. The piece also includes an advert for Fall's Catarrh Cure by Cheney Co. claiming a cure for a constitutional disease.
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Duns
Pennsylvania
Deaton
Philadorp
Arizon
Washington
Eohaldera
Cheney& Co
Toledo
Ohio
Cheney & CO
Ike
Corry Chamber Calls for Action Over Railroad Depot Ties
A letter to the Corry City Commission from the Erie division superintendent stirs local anger toward Pennsylvania Railroad service. Citizens, sidewalks bogged by mud, and calls for a depot, with Corry Chamber members urged to join a new organizing meeting titled Digger, Bouter and Buster Corry.
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Forguson
Pereieon
Kle
Ting
Ferguson
du Thily Clty
Uwe Pennsylvania
Erie
Meadville
Corry
Tsity
Erle
Smeils
Hmas Hindy
Slullion
Corry Chamber
Commeres
U “Digger
Bouter
Buster Corry
Local resident arrested for passing forged check in Warren
Warren April K-Martin Nelson a known ax maker was arrested Saturday on charges of passing a forged check. The instrument drawn on Clueen's National Bank for $5.00 was made out to Nelson by John Henry Peterson. Nelson says it was payment for something Melt. Nelson remains in county jail awaiting the next court term.
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Warren
Martin Nelson
Thomas
Nulson
Juland
Debate at Concord Ridge Church on foreign and home mission
The Concord Ridge Church held a debate this week on foreign and home missions. The home mission side led by HG Lyman was declared the winner over Rev Garnett's foreign mission team. Judges included Rev Farrell, John Curtis, and Mrs. George Chase. locals attended to hear the discussion.
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Concord Ridge
Jack the Peeper at Union City Threats Window Peeking Rampage
April 6 report from Union City describes a man dubbed Jack the Peeper seen peering into homes on the West Side. He later attacked a Riverside laundry, stealing a rifle matching one found at a Kennedy residence, prompting a citywide hunt to identify and capture the suspect before further harm to residents.
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Union City
Jack
Kennedy
Secood Avenum
Riverside
Warren Burglary Suspect Breaks In And Takes Ring
Burglars entered Andrew Hanson and Son shop in Warren through a rear window on Thursday. They opened a safe and took an estimated 75 dollar ring and altered an email change to 10 dollars. The safe was left unlocked and minor damage occurred. Police investigate the break in.
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Warren
Andrew Hanson and Son
Jon Pennsylvania
Hieves
Robbers’ Identity Clue As Police Close In
Police make headway in a robbery case and identify a lead linking suspects to the crime. An arrest is anticipated as investigators pursue the main culprit named in the report.
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Ita
Smallpox Traced to Jamestown and Union City
State health officials confirm smallpox linked to Jamestown and Union City after tests show Leon Gray, a worker at Chambers, infected early in the month and likely exposed Mrs Chambers through a visit to Union City. Gray’s recent contact with his mother under quarantine supports the chain of exposure.
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Jamestown
Joane
Bilery
Tamestown
John Mulloney
Ely
Union City
Mahoney
Leon Gray
Chambers
A Medicine of Merit and the Survival of the Fittest
A fragmented note extols a proprietary medicine claimed to prove its merits over rivals. It credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with restoring health to thousands of American women, emphasizing roots and herbs as nature's remedy for women.
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Lydia
Pinkham
Advertising for Schramling Maple Syrup in Corry
An advertising item promoting Fancy Maple Syrup made by approved provens and put up in quart cans. The copy instructs readers to ask their grocer for the product and is signed P. L. Schramling, Corry R. B.D. By.
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P. L. Schramling
Corry R. B.D
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Hi Yeae
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