War and Bank Policy in McAdoo and Williams Controversy
Public sympathy favors Riggs Bank of Washington amid a dispute with Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo and Comptroller Williams. National banks generally support enforcing banking laws, while some claim investigations cause unnecessary work. Officials insist actions are legal, confidential, and aimed at protecting the public and bank soundness.
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Riges
National Banker of Washington
Treasury
McAdoo
Currency
Williams
Willams Hay
Tremenny
Mieke
New York City
Soen
Sayn
Mls
Sunday Observance Trial in City and County
The Sunday rest movement grows from the city to the county, drawing interest as Corry, the county seat, faces scrutiny. Pool rooms and amusements in many towns have not opened on Sundays for years, leaving the city largely closed with only minor exceptions noted in the cream parlor context.
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Cty
Corry
Sunday Restrictions From Mayors Across State Reach
Telegrams show broad support for Sunday observance with many cities replying they ban pool rooms and similar amusements. Mayor Patterson notes some places ban Sunday operations. Proponents warn against labor on Sundays. critics claim moralizing overreach and urge taboos on public amusements.
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Urle
Hue
Commonwealth
Eltfen
Philadelphia
Vitsburgh
Reading
Wilameport
Altoona
Chester
Harrisburg
Wilkes-Barre
York
Scranton
Patterson
Sindby
Plan of Membership Committee for City Board of Trade
The Committee of Membership proposes forming an efficient board to organize city property owners and residents into a sectional plan led by Mr Drow. Crown and others have devised a team plan to assign sections for active work. The board aims to involve all classes and broaden its scope beyond business to include homeowners and workers, relying on public engagement for success.
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Thamavore Ayill
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Aids Stomach Sufferers
A French remedy, imported by Mgeo H. Mayr of Chicago, claims to relieve indigestion and gastritis by cleansing poisons from the body. One bottle promises a refund if satisfaction is not achieved, with testimonials from users and merchants supporting its effectiveness.
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Fredonia
N.Y
Dalry
Thomas Downey
France
MeGeo H. Mayr
Mayr
Erle County Cases Before Superior Court
Erie County cases before the Superior Court in Pittsburgh this week include appeals from the Erie county court by the former estate and Lowry Chate in the matter of opening and extending Bast Twelfth Street. The cases Page v. Page and Lin. ger v. Mangin, both appeals from Erie, were settled out of court.
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Erle County
Superior Court
Pittsburgh
Page Ve. Page
Lin. Inger Ve. Mangin
Erle
Erle County Court
Lowry Chate
Bast Twelfth Street
Proposed city law changes aim to abolish partisan city offices
Harriabure Apr 14 notes that the plan would end nonpartisan city government. The Clarke bill, introduced in the Senate, seeks to amend many provisions of current law governing 25 state municipalities. It would shift to electing city treasurers, require mayoral appointments for police chiefs with council consent, and set salary scales by population for mayors and council members. A primary vote rule would place a top two finish for mayor or council if a candidate crosses a one-half threshold.
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Clare Hill
Thiriotans City
Clarke
Senate
Bounell
Council
AE & Primary
Pria
HG Role
Alnee
Letters Sent to Police at Oil City
In Oil City two local officials Patrolman Newton Russell and Alderman John Mohr received threatening letters signed as the Black Hand following the Konopka murder. The missives demanded resignations within ten days or face death, mentioning pitchers of retaliation for refusers. Mohr declined to discuss the matter in detail.
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Oil City
Konopka
Joca
Newton Russell
John M. Mohr
Runsell
Mobr
Mussel
Poat
Mohr
Russell
Aluo Sigand
Restful Sleep Aid Promoted By N F Amos Company
Nervous strain and severe neuralgic pain are addressed by Nervaline, marketed as a quick quieting remedy without injurious drugs. The product, boxed at 25 cents, is advertised by N F Amos and Co with claims of rapid nerve relief and pain deadening.
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Nervaline
N. F. Amos and Co
Andy
Handbag Theft Suspect Captured After Pursuit
Mrs. A Lehman identified a man as the thief who took a handbag from Went Ninth Street near Myrtle. Police rounded up Rigelo at Ninth and Walnut after a dark spot incident. the bag was discarded though contents were found on the suspect at headquarters.
Maple Syrup Advertisement by Sobramling in Quart Cans
An advertisement touts fancy maple syrup made by the approved process and bottled in quart cans with a guarantee of being atriody pure. The ad urges readers to ask their grocer for the product by r. L. Sobramling and Larry R. FD. 8.
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Atriody
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Ory Mail
Corey
Des ‘Ha Second
Clauz Nall
BB Wilk
ERIE
Black Hand
Brio
A. Lehman
Arristo Tigero
R. L. Sobramling
Larry R. FD
Republic
The
Barlow Hardware Company
Corry, PA
Messers Kinley
Kastor
Messrs Kinley
Barlow Hardware Co
Baskets
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