Local reaction to proposed judicial commission and bill
The piece criticizes a Pennsylvania Senate plan to appoint a commission to remove judges based on voter petitions. It argues the constitution already provides redress for abuses and that adding a local tribunal would contempt the courts. It notes support for opposing the measure and calls for protest through community action and responsible conduct at local saloons.
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Pennsylvania
Wii
Jean
Urie Times
Campbell Case 1S Continued In Pa Court
Erle Pennsylvania April 19 The case against R G Cornwall for stabbing Campbell at Cyonesville March 3 was continued to April 25 The defense cites the prosecutor out of state The wife would not disclose his whereabouts If Campbell fails to appear by the 25th the case may be discharged and Cornwall can return to work
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Erle
Abdeman Scheer
R. G. Cornwall
Campbell
Cyonesville
Tus- Mee Scheer
Cornwall
Fire at Bolard Tannery Destroys Cambridge Spring Buildings
Fire crews visited the Sojara Tannery at Cambridge Spring where earlier partial destruction occurred last year. Tuesday night’s blaze left the remaining structures destroyed, with some speculation that trespassers started the fire. Prior nearby sparks from Erie tracks sparked minor flare ups but caused no material damage.
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Cambridge Spring
Erie
Beebe and Miss Fieberling Arrested in Lottie Dugan Death
Excitement rose as Dr Beebe and Miss Fieberling faced arrest over the case of Miss Lottie Dugan. Witnesses, including state chemist Evans and County Detective Watson, testified about autopsy findings and the absence of poison, with a verdict guiding charges for both defendants and setting $1500 bonds.
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Lottie Dugan
Walter
Mitch
du Ean
Corry
James A. Hyais
Mur Evans
Pennsylvania
Smith
Betnoth
Vie
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Chemis
Snalyels
Gardner's
Telp
Lverdjet
B. H. Phelps
Whittlesey
Byron
Perkins
R. Rombuck
Pond
Wales
Stones Placed Across Highways In Corry Tragedy
Ford County Journal reports stones laid across highways near Levant delaying travel as a man named William Bettig dies after gallstone surgery at Vernon hospital. Bettig, longtime Ajax Iron Works employee and Democrat, lived in Corry and was buried locally after services. Authorities ask for tips locating Tok Dolan of Cory.
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Corty
Betts
Ajax
Tad
Talon
Wagoner
Smit
Waggoner
Vernon
Phesa
Helnenuy Buildine
Spring Street
Williun Bettig
Mendville
Sune
Mehaw
Ajax Iron Works
Volug
Standard ‘Ol Company
Bradford
Nunaville Iron Worries
Petti Polities
Maccahoo Lodge
Tealdes
Hasyaven
Claude
Mar Rooke
City
Aluslaptor
Harry Bright
Or Olly
Myron
Cmoags
Frank
Titanville
Lost in slashing for two days report
Jumoe Witherup found on Main Street dazed and exhausted after a northbound freight incident. He had been missing since Sunday, wandered between Grand Valley and Vale directions, aided by railroad workers and family. Condition described as sore and fatigued with temporary blindness.
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Tyalmen
Allegheny Vale
Jumoe Witherup
Withernp
Itun Ville
Ealtig
Retina
Lin
Grand Valleys
Watt
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Grand Valley
Tage
M. J. Koleley
Cieville Herald
Wholesale horse stealing charged in multiple counties
Reports say Robert Stuciert was arrested in January for stealing Lt. Cline’s horse. Sheriff Williams and county authorities say they have identified others involved, including Stanford charged with stealing horses owned by Harvey Mushes. Stanford to appear before Alderman McVay after January arrest. details of evidence limited.
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Myer
Robert Stuciert
C Cline
Pyunter Willams
Drown
Otter
Brown
LeVay Tommy
Stanford
Harvey Mushes
Crmuberry
Ployou
Frénchereok
Shaffer
Stigmronsek
Sinford
Meadville
Arvest
Franklin
Alderman McVay
Ordinance Bans Overhead Wires in Titusville Bastion
Titusville council, Apr 18, passes first and second readings on an ordinance requiring low tension wires in the bastion section to be placed in conduits within three years. The measure aims to improve city appearance and may pave the way for the Petroleum Telephone Company to lay conduits.
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Wikhimous
Coinells
Mondlay
Titusville
Petroleum ‘Telephone Company
Fred McDonnell Refused Pardon in Early 20th Century Justice
Hartline April 19 The state board of pardon recommended clemency but denied pardons to Fred McDonnell of Crawford County for murder and to Joseph C. Wasson of Allegheny for conspiracy. Charles O Cameron of Allegheny bribery case held under advisement and William W Rumay of Allegheny faces unspecified outcome.
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Hartline
Pant Boudle
Wayne County
Joseph
Allegheny
Fred McDonnell
Crawford County
Munder
Joseph C. Wasoon
Alleghany
Charles O. Cameron
William W. Rumnay
Four Franklin Men Injured in Train Wreck Near Franklin
Four prominent Franklin residents were seriously injured but not fatally when a Lake Shore railroad motor car on the Ran tin and Clearfield branch derailed twenty five miles north of shore. Injured were Branch Miller son of General Charles Miller Rolf Houghton Richard J Evans and Harry Hayden. The party was on a pleasure trip when a wheel snapped throwing them from the car onto the rough roadbed.
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Branklin
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Tovlage
Rantin
Clearfield
Lake Shore
Shore
Branch Miller
Oulena Ol Company
Charles Miller
Rlf Houghton
Reg Fractured
Richard J. Hvans
The
Frankin Manufacturing Company
Uty
Harry Hayden
Dima Company
Ppine
Governor Ten er to Head Board of Trade Banquet
Governor John K. Tener will keynote the Board of Trade annual banquet. The event is set for Friday evening May 6 with other prominent speakers to be announced. Tener vows not to disappoint admirers after missing a recent Manufacturer banquet.
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Yek
Verday
JoCoscurgeon
John K. Tener
Board of Trade
He Manufacturers
Brly Doputen
Fragmentary 1920s note hints at a local event
A scrambled OCR fragment mentions a local event and names an organization, with missing details on date and participants. The legible parts indicate community activity and possible roles for figures connected to a local group or committee.
Fragmentary OCR Note Renews Unclear Demand Motives
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a person or group seeking motives related to demand in a location with garbled place names. The readable bits point to Carwonete or nearby areas and older ages, creating a vague incident description without clear dates or outcomes.
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DR. Beebe
Miss Fieberling
Drath Kom Seiticumia
Watson
Alferton Athert Truesdell
Fe AL Boube
Lottie Pasar
Ning
Simmons
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Auber
Witiaens
Mixes Dakine
Touneeville
Turner
West
PLA Uy Toyvor Toiay
Falcmier
Levant Macy Chase
Salisbury Wheel and Manufacturing Company
Cinge
Eugene Bettis
Toki Dolan
Goy
Venango County
Oil City
Fred M’donnell
Harrisburg
Clotheratt Ranconta Avi Guaran
Sam Jacobson & Co
One Price Clothiers
Houghton
Jufi Houghton
Tener
Barlow Hardware Co
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