Anniversary of Franklin City Site Described in 1785 Survey Account
The article recounts Franklin city origins, noting 1785 survey by General Willis Irvine and Andrew Solliott, early settlers and the fort at Fort Franklin. It describes planners misjudging street layout, a 1787 arrival of 87 US troops led by Captain Hart, and the founding site 180 rods from French Creek mouth, now marked by a monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrankuin
Frankkliyds
Willis Irvine
Andrew Solliott
Fort Franklin
12Th Street
Alle
Liberty Street
United States
Hart
Pittsburgh
Fork Pranllin
French Creek
Proctor and Gamble stabilizes production for steady growth
Col William Cooper Proctor discusses how Proctor and Gamble shifted to a 48 week per year plan, staggering production and stocking surplus to avoid feast and famine. The result, broader employment and a 250 percent rise in earnings, reflects disciplined planning and worker effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cooper Proctor
Proctor and Gamble Company
Proctor
Silccesa
New Interest in Seaway Advances Sought by Two Nations
Canadian minister of railways and canals and the U S minister to Canada flew to Washington signaling renewed efforts on the Great Lakes seaway project. Ottawa faces Montreal and New York City opposition tied to port interests while Ontario and New York State seek electric power and traffic benefits from a deeper St Lawrence waterway.
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Great Lakes Seaway
United States
Canada
Washington
Quebec
Montreal
New York City
Ontario
St. Lawrence
New York State
Chemical Engineers Wanted Sign of the Times
The alumnus secretary notes rising demand for graduate chemical and research engineers at a leading science school. Calls for civil and mechanical engineers fall off as chemistry forms the base of much research. The field attracts men with special interests, with industrial labs needing many trained chemical engineers for challenging work.
Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Files
Twenty years ago notes record high winds and sun drying, corny Grange distributing agricultural Time, fishermen seeking trout streams for the season, the Children’s Temple Building at Chantangua gone, TP si Treat turning 83 at home on First Avenue, Paul and Kingsley DeRosay returning from Chamberlain Military Academy to stay with George Kinley and Scott Edwards, Kinley and Edwards arriving from Colorado as a ranch sold out, Lee L Fogkett visiting Cleveland, Oscar Johnson attending an E R foremen meeting in Meadville.
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George Kinley
Scott Edwards
Colorado
Quiz Answers From Historical Scrapbook
Nitrogen is the element plants store in soil. The Greek god of the fire is Hephaestus. The Boer War was fought in South Africa. The highest order of English knighthood founded on the Order of the Garter. Yes there are fish in the Panama Canal.
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Panamia Canal
South Africa
Rex Theatre
Leon Janney
Daily Lessons in English by W L Gordon
A readable sample from Daily Lessons in English by W L Gordon describing common usage errors and pronunciations. It highlights misuse with if it were him versus if it were he, mispronunciations like chapeau, misspellings such as tenement, and defines dejection as low spirits or melancholy with an example sentence.
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W. L. Gordon
Deranged man ends life at home in tragedy
On April 15 Peter Wuses Ly known as Pyokad Pete, 633 Railroad Avenue, was found hanging in his pantry by his wife Mary after using a double strand of clothes line. Coroner Wm M. Smith filed a suicide verdict. Earlier, Ly entered an excited rampage striking neighbors’ lawns, threatening his wife with an ice pick, breaking lamps and a window before retreating to the pantry.
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Peter Wusesly
Railroad Avenue
Pyokad Pete
Mary
Wm M. Smith
Cuscello
Wattsburg Man Exonerated After Fatal Auto Crash
A Wattsburg driver, S L Potter, was exonerated by a jury at an inquest into a fatal April 1 collision at 26th and Parade streets. Alfred Keller, 80, died a week later from injuries including a compound leg fracture. Witnesses said Keller moved into the path of Potter’s southbound car, Potter halted within ten feet and gave aid at the scene.
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Rie
S. L. Potter
Wattsburg
Alfred
Eust 26Th Street
Hanley
Keller
26Th
Parade Streets
Parade Street
Potter
Autornohile
St. Vincent's “Hospital
Riddle of the Boy and the Two Stores
A boy with some money borrows an equal amount and spends cents at the first store. At the second store he borrows again what he then has and spends 2 cents, leaving him without money. Determine his initial wealth.
Benn Brands Remarks Of Pinchot Aide False
Harrisburg April 19. Bennett branded as false and libelous the claim by Whi A Gray special counsel for Gov Pinchot in the Senate utilities inquiry that Benn and his son in law Walter L Morgan should be recalled and their books examined. He called the charges malicious vindictiveness directed by Pinchot. He will consult his attorney in Philadelphia for further statements or action.
Smallpox Precautions After Braddock Case
Precautionary measures were taken in the Turtle Creek district after Leonard Shocklins, 29, a shrubbery salesman, contracted smallpox. The action followed his illness detected on April 15.
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Turtle Creek
Leonard Shocklins
Heavy list of cases for May court term
April reports show the county criminal court set to convene May 11 with a large docket. District Attorney Herbst notes about 25 February term cases will carry over to May. The grand jury plans to meet May 4 to consider roughly 40 cases with many defendants already indicted.
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County Criminal Court
District Attorney's
Lary Seavel
Unie Court
Bf Winur
Otto Herbst
Golden Links Class Entertained Tuesday
Mrs. Hleaday Smith and four others hosted the Golden Links class at a Hast Congress Street home Tuesday evening with twenty eight members present. Plans were made for a bazaar sale on April 2nd with price to be announced later. After minutes were recited, a social hour followed with warm biscuits, pickles and tea.
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Hleaday Smith
K. A. Saxton
Charles Shiver
G. Willetts
Jennie McCray
Congress Street
Funeral Services for Mrs Thomas Green
Many relatives and friends attended funeral services this afternoon for Mrs. Thomas Green held from the late home on Take Street at 2 o clock Rev Frannie A Wimner oficiated and burial followed at Pine Grove cemetery. Hearers included Clyde Cook Percy Metz William Heath George Weber Gar et Lammers and Carl Sullivan.
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Thomas Green
Take Street
Frannie ‘A. Wimner
Methodist Episcopal Church
Pine Grove Cemetery
Clyde Cook
Percy Metz
William Heath
George Weber
Garet Lammers
Carl Sullivan
Fire Near Big Oil Tanks Threatens Local Sites
A grass fire near Nor Fraley Street spread to a creosote pile and poles owned by We West Penn Company, menacing Kane Manufacturing, Philipstones, and Atlantic Refining with 20 000 gallons gasoline and 19 000 gallons motor oil nearby. Firemen contained the blaze within 360 feet and saved fuel stocks with Kane Manufacturing and its department first on the scene.
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KANE
Apm
We West Penn
Nor Fraley Street
Fay Hames
Lily Sterling
We West Penn Company
Kane Manufacturing Company
Philipstones Corporation
Atlantic Refining Company
Kane Fire Department
Defined Politics: One Party Seeks Office, Other Fights to Stay
A Manchester Advocate report outlines a local political contest where one party campaigns to win the office while the opposing party defends its hold. Candidates, stakes, and community impact are highlighted as the race unfolds.
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Manchester Advocate
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Corry Evening Journal
Franklin
National
Fred Kimball, Inc
W. 46Th St
New York
England
Yuri
Sue
Chemical Engineers
Nin
Bia
Bumsteads
Angel of
Corry Grange
Chanitangua
Chantangua
Treat
First Avenue
Paul and
Kingsley DeRosay
Chamberlain Miliary Academy
Lee L. Fogkett
Gleveland
Mother
Corry
Oscar Johnson
Meadville
E.R. R
A. L. Potter
Agec Erie
Model Dairy CO
Benn Brands
Pinchot
the Woman's Tonic
Nye
Nate Cers Li
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
Center St
Golden Links
Corry Motor Sales
Clinton Street
Reserve Bank
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