Public payroll waste shocks nation in graft expose
The article reports on congressional disclosures of vast public salary waste under the Republican regime in Washington. It highlights an array of bloated payrolls including a door keeper’s daughter paid 1000 dollars a year, extra policemen after the Spanish war, and a 58-strong pensioner corps. It cites telegraph operator payrolls, vacation gratuities, and other graft as state and city governments feed patronage, urging reform to curb such abuses.
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Corry Evening Journal
Prouction
Center St
Corry
Coleprara
Garrior
Gew
Tw Postoffica
Corey
Micain Seoul
Uisruay Alediodenwa
Lodau Sontees
Ta News
Colin
Scothiac Bachnhartton
Minhaluin
Washington
Bing
Demincrats
Suth
Culet
Lyons
W Minor
Maple Sugar and Syrup Orders From Rew Maple
Rew Maple Sugar and Syrup Place your orders now for high grade pure maple syrup and sugar. Soft maple sugar by the pound. Made by an approved method and guaranteed pure. Philadelphia area contact, phone numbers listed.
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Hult Callon
Sirpeay Corry
Columbuin
Pretty Wedding at Summit Ties Lawson Swanson
A charming wedding took place at noon Saturday in Summit as Miss Hermine W. Lawson married Axel G. Swanson, both of Summit. The ceremony, conducted by Rev. Otto Nalton of the Swedish Congregational Church, featured violin music by Aisa Marie Kriof, with Miss Tio Jameson as maid of honor and Miles Swanson among the attendants. The bride wore a white silk gown with earth-toned roses. the couple has many local friends and will reside in Summit.
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Avr
Ton Lawson
Hmme
W. Lawson
Axel G. Swanson
Sunmnit
Howe
Aisa Marie Kirob
Corry
Otto Nalton
Tminayitle
Nonor
Janeson
Wnwittrad
Han Leas
Death of Mrs Mary Williams widow of Thedra Williams
Mrs Mary Williams widow of Thedra Williams died at home Sunday about 10 30 am after a four week illness. Born August 3 1844 in Chauaugin County New York she married Thedro Williams of Clymer New York on May 8 1868. They moved to Corning near Seen Avenue and Church Street where they resided. Survived by son Frank L Russell and daughter Dolly. two daughters in infancy Joseph died in 1887 at 29. Gertrude died earlier. sisters Mrs Sarah Brooks and Mrs Sue Briggs. Funeral Thursday at Haylie Church at 8 pm with interment in Hine Grove cemetery.
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Mary
Williama
Thedra Willian
Nathms
Ely
Willams
Chauaugin County
Gertrude
Frank
Russell
Willius
Mee Williams
Sarah Brooks
Suedup Briggs
Biachutryitte
Hine Grove
Ansbayit
May Endimam Arrest Sparks City Debate Over Marriage Bid
A young man from a neighboring locality sparked talk in Hecdusa after visiting downtown and proposing marriage to a local woman. Police kept him under surveillance for the remainder of his stay amid concerns of disturbance, though no violence occurred and no further trouble arose.
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Joes
Wastol
Rev Harter Accepts Westward Pastorate
The Rev N N Harter, longtime pastor of Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in South Langhorne, resigns to take a pastorate in Salinas California. He will conclude his work in Langhorne at month’s end and move west with Mrs Harter, leaving many friends behind.
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N.N. Harter
Evangelion Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
South Langhorne
Salinas
California
Harter
Delaware Valley Advance
Harta
Mutheran Church
Corry
Cupid's Conquest Tops Months of Best Picture Hype
The film Cupid's Conquest is described as the most elaborate story ever made in pictures. It scored a tremendous hit for three days at Irie theater, with two other features, Don't Miss It Tonight and The Lsrie, also drawing attention.
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Irie
Arrest of John M. Andrews in Warren Murder Case
John M. Andrews, Warren businessman and former Warren Water Company officer, was arrested Saturday afternoon on a murder charge in the Emile Amann case. Amann was found shot to death at the water storage area. authorities traced the weapon and circumstances to Andrews. The case, under close local scrutiny, involves prominent figures and ongoing legal proceedings with District Attorney Cochran and other officials pursuing the matter.
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Warren
John M. Andrews
Mimi Amann
Dastrary
John Mr. Andrews
Warren Water Company
Elbek
H. G. Myers
Buffalo
de Ware
Andrews
William #1
Alien
State Railroad Commission
Charles WY
Stone
Wareren
Coutwble
Teen
Ala Bensanted
Aehioh
Lnven
Ila Fou
Yerise
Bolus
Lyond
Ahd
Charled B. Shuldon
Sheritiany
Erie
Emite Amann
van Horm
Pittsburg
Sarah M. Andrews
Montgomery Avenue
West Pittsburg
Johnn M. Andrews
Hin Dutlee
Bln
D. AJ
Ariedhie Boon
Frame J
Lyons
Thomas G. Cochran
Mercer County
Cochran
Hoyer
Shinous Whitin
Mr. Andrews? Felends
Duslesn
Entity
Tueaslay
Celebrated Eightieth Birthday of Mrs Mary Mount
The eighty birthday of Mrs. Mary Mount was celebrated at the home of Mrs. J. Westley Saturday afternoon with about thirty friends and neighbors in attendance. The rooms were decorated with palms cut flowers and red carnations. Refreshments were served. Attendants included Mrs. A. P. Mount Mrs. Allen Watmore Mr. J. Mount and Mrs. Helen Wootley.
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Mary Mount
Teernoon
Westley
A. P. Mount
Allen Watmore
Found Dead At Home Of Veteran In Pleasantville
A 67 year old veteran Perry Geny family south of Pleasantville died after a gunshot incident involving William Spence. Coroner investigation begun Saturday and adjourned to Tuesday under Sheriff supervision. Spence known as a pensioner with a troubled history, his death follows a night of drinking with Gray and a later gunshot near Gray's home. Coles heard a shot then assisted Gray, who claimed suspicions about intruders. Spence arrived in Pleasantville as a youth and was loved by many. his death leaves three children and Gray faces questions awaiting coroner results.
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Tom Sponce
Pelday
Perry Geny
Piessantville
Tieaday Gray Ts
Youungo
Gray
Ely
Tinaville
Spence
Pleasant Ville
Fay
Mry
Mem Cole
Fred
Yinlow
Cole
Cule
Qule
Cote Tar
Grup
Colas
Mie
Wuthael
Coyoner
Hans
William Spence
Plearantyifie
Hig
Aga
Atrvives
Methodist Church Overflows for Evangelist Lamb
The Methodist Church was crowded last night for evangelist Lamb who, with Rey Davidson, spoke on spiritual powers and neglect, drawing a large audience from the Musion's fraternity. Miss Harrington opened with Rock of Ages as Lamb led the congregation in a stirring sermon from Job 28 14 14 and shared a final requested song Eternity after the emotional service.
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Evangelist Lamb
Maine
Lamb
Cony
Rey Davidson
Our
Misa Harrington
Mr. Lamb
Micremediem Relieved in 6 Hours Dw
Unclear text reports a rapid relief or intervention within six hours. Mentions of Detheon's Mellet ter Rhamams and Ja remariade are garbled. No clear events, persons, organizations, or places can be reliably identified from the fragment.
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Thie Darlin
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