Governor signs Jamestown annexation bill into law
Albany April 21 Governor Roosevelt signed the annexation bill for Jamestown after Senate and Assembly passage late Friday The measure defines boundaries of four districts to be annexed including Culoren West Elcott Palconer Lakewood and areas north and east of Jamestown Opponents from the Ridcot Tort Board argued at a hearing two days earlier and officials from Jamestown attended the session with Fowler Holroyd Neale and Leet among others
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Albany
Roosevelt
Porter
Jamestown
Yeas
Assembly
Senate
Kirkland
Senate Cities Committee
J. Samuel Fowler
Harry J. Holroyd
Annexation Commission
Menxo Neale
Justice of the Peace Winest D. Leet
Rilcot
Culoren
West Elicott
Playanna
Eltrcott
Palconer
Lakewood
West Ailicott
Depression Talk Permeates Public Discourse On Business
A reader's letter condemns constant chatter about economic woes. It contrasts male and female voices, urges measured discussion, and warns against pervasive gloom, arguing that reality requires balanced, selective talk rather than constant reporting of business depression.
Jamestown Woman to Share in Big Estate
Chicago April 21 A large estate valued at 4 010 000 was disposed of in the will of Charles Barton Scoville Oak Park real estate owner, reportedly fired today for probable. One third of the estate goes to his widow Mrs Fannie May Scoville, 400 000 is divided among relatives and charities, and the residue placed in trust for his two children Charles Scoville Jr of Pasadena California and Barbara Scoville of Jamestown New York.
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Chicago
Charles Barton Seaville
Oke Park
Probule
Fannie ‘May Scaville
Charles Scoville
Pasadeway Colle
Ant
Barbara All
Jamestown, N.Y
Higher Taxes for Whom and How They Should Fall
The article argues for broader, yet fairer, income tax shifts as incomes sag. It weighs raising top brackets versus wider lowed brackets, noting the rich tolerate higher levies better and that a targeted increase spares the wage earner and sustains consumption and property.
Advice to a Princess in a Diplomatic Storm
A reader suggests Ileana of Roumania should assert her rights amid Spain’s upheaval and notes that royal marriages are political tools. The writer questions the Roumanian throne’s permanence and urges Jeane to handle her own affairs if her heart errs, while advising the family to respect boundaries.
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Spain
Tienna
Roumania
Ileana
Coast map warnings prompt Nicaragua evacuations
The map warns Americans in coastal towns and near the coast that the State Department orders them to proceed if they want protection. The department clarifies marines will not be deployed into the interior to shield Americans from insurgent activity.
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State Department
Nicaragua
Interior
Twenty Years Ago In The Journal Files
Twenty years ago the article notes employment at U S Chair and upholstering plant with new hires and future increases. A surprise birthday gathering for Ward Kep pel was hosted by friends near Maple Lane. Obituary for BH. J. Bailey, 82, of Heath, New Richmond. County Detective Watson and Attorney Gifford retired. Bettis arrived from Rockaway to attend the death of Pat Sitenstricker of Pittsburgh. James Mengilt heads to West Virginia on business.
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BH. J. Bailey
Heath
New Richmond
Stanford County
Daily Lessons in English by W. I Gordon
A compact lesson notes common English usage errors and pronunciation tips. It prints examples of misused words mispronounced forms and spelling issues and urges readers to grow vocabulary by mastering one word daily. The text includes corrections such as among vs among the, and mispellings like wrench and usage guidance on pronounce n vs u.
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Nile
Look and Learn Q&A on DC, boxing, metals, and rivers
Answers list: DC jurisdiction Congress. Father of Scientific Boxing Jack Broughton who drafted early boxing rules. metal Mercury. river Thames. King of Jazz Paul Whiteman. The item compiles a quiz key with brief identifications and dates.
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District of Columbia
London
Eng
Congress
Jack Broughton
Thames River
Paul Whiteman
Problem on original cost of lot and profits
A man bought a lot for 3500 dollars, yielding a net profit of 25 to the seller who had purchased it at a loss of 20. What was the original cost to the seller? The accompanying explanation discusses weights and measures and a floating hourly displacement concept, but the readable fragment mainly presents a profit loss puzzle and a reference to yesterday’s answer.
Youths Admit School Theft in Port Allegany
Harold O Connor aged 18 of 50 Smith Avenue and Leslie Crain 21 of 214 Broad Street Port Allegany confessed to breaking into Port Allegany High School. They stole stamps valued at 4.11 and 110 in cash from the desk office and safe. Det. Jack Allison and state police led the investigation. They were held in 1000 surety for the next term of court.
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Howard Pease
Funeral of Mrs Rose Avery Hill in Erie and Corry
Funeral services for Mrs Rose Avery Hill formerly of this city were held yesterday at 2 p m at the late home 128 Hast Tenth Street Erie with Rev Lester Warthey officiating. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery in this city after tracing back from Erie. Pallbearers included Benjamin Strannigan Perry Strannigan Robert Strannigan and Gerry Strannigan. Rev G Stanley West led committal at Liegrave with several relatives and friends from Corry attending.
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Pineal
Rose Avery Hill
Erie
Lester M. Warthey
Kerie
Corry
Banly Wild
Pine Grove Cemetery
Bedie
Benjamin Strannigan
Perry Strannigan
Robert Strannigan
Erry Strannigen
G. Stanley West
Hintaanuel Episcopalomuren
Liegrave
Airfield upgrades near Horton farm to aid emergency landings
Sheffield April 21. Horton farm at Barnes is draining a small stream into the creek and grading the gully to create an emergency airplane landing field. The site has hosted several fliers and will be leveled to match regional fields. It is not for commercial use but for emergency landings by any flyer choosing to land there. The field will be marked with wind flags upon completion.
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Sheffield
BB. Horton
Barnes
Horton
Mrt
TWO MEN STRUCK BY CAR INJURED IN SAYBRNOLE
On April 21 two men, Jota BM Frontera aged 52 and Missem Ambey aged 20, were severely injured when struck by a car driven by C. W. Bramer of Sheffield while repairing a stalled Frontera along the Saybrnole highway. They were taken to a Bradford hospital with a father having a shoulder fracture and the son suffering head injuries. Patrolman William nie l filed a report. no arrests were made. Executor’s notice for Bemus Smith deceased of Centre County, Pennsylvania, granting Letters Testamentary to Stanley S. Smith. Indebted persons to this estate to pay promptly. claims to be presented.
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Warren
Jota BM
Frontera
Missem
Ambey
C. W. Bramer
Shefeld
Saybrnole
Bradford
Shouller
William ‘Niel
Win
Ambey Fronters
Bramey
Bramer
Bemus
Smith
B. F. Smith
Cirie County
Pennsylvania
Amien
Stanley S. Smith
Howe Street
Pittsburgh
Old Hydetown Landmark Razed by Fire
Old Hydetown landmark once housing a tavern, built by John Ridgeway, was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. Two families lost most belongings. insurance covered some loss but not all. Fire spread rapidly due to lack of water and assistance arrived from Titusville. Investigators suggest matches used by children sparked the blaze. Ground floor largely saved only to ashes by evening. Also local notices include farm sales and plant listings.
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Titusville
Hydetown
Walf & Ventury
John Ridgeway
William A. Murdoch
Ist
Tim
Mit Road
Mayur
Wi FE
Griffen
Titus Ville
Sonu
Natuinus
Goodwill
Firal
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Pat Sitenstricker
James Mengilt
West Virginia
W. 1. Gordon
Dalnimsis
Ersonal Finance
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South Center ST
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Rut Hdi
Margaret Strannigan
Benjamin, Perry
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Harry Strannigan
DeWolfe
Mise Brooke
Rabb
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Findley Liske Road
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