Reckless Center Street car clash prompts inquiry
A man named Johnson from Erie drove between a street car and a car as passengers were boarding, violating a state law with a ten dollar penalty. Northrop pressed charges before Alderman Shields but the case faded with local sympathy for the offender. City officials cite repeated speeding and unsafe driving by auto operators, urging enforcement of ordinances and state law amid broader reflections on modern life and rural-urban distances.
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Meenso
Johnson
Erie
Center Street
Northrop Halletic
Alderman Shields
Thia City
A Sane Fourth Proposes A Thoughtful Christmas
A letter urges an end to indiscriminate giving of presents at Christmas. The writer argues the practice has become a burden and urges a simpler approach in modern times.
Sloop Alice A. Capsizes in Heavy Storm Near Jamestown
Six crew members of the racing sloop Alice A. were rescued after the vessel capsized in a heavy storm off Cheney's Point. Rescued two and a half hours later by a gasoline boat from Cheney's Point, the sailors clung to the overturned hull until help arrived. Names include Ashworth brothers, Willard Gibson, Dr. William Whipple, William Newton, and Stewart Lines. They received clothing and spent the evening at Columbian Inn. The storm raged on the lake while Jamestown city wind stayed mild.
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Jamestow
Alice A
Ashworth Brothers
Jamestown
Salamanca
Cheney’s Point
Cheney's Point
Siliont
Aca
Harry Ashworth
Willard Gibson
William Whipple
Salamaua
Asa Ashworth
Hemus Point
Commissioner Meehan Quits State Fish Commission
Harrisburg reports the resignation of Commissioner William J. Meehan after eight years on the board and long ties to the department. Governor Maguire, vacationing, has accepted Meehan’s departure. W.N. Buller of Pleasant Mount is named replacement. Meehan cites personal and financial reasons and denies newspaper attacks influenced his decision. He notes opposition to factory pollution claims and mentions his brother is superintendent of the Corry Hatchery.
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Harrisburg
Averett
William J. Ateehan
Magsachusetty
WN. R. Buller
Pleasant Mount
Warne County
Department of Fisheries
Meehan
Commission
Yori
Fan
New State
William Buller
Corry Hatchery
Meadville Man Faces Theft Charges Over Bank Book Incident
An article details a Meadville man, Bornt, facing potential larceny or forgery charges after finding a bank book and drawing a check to himself for funds. The event involved a club and Academy of Music, with a disputed attempt to cash the check and police involvement.
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Meadville
T—Ward Bornt
Pridon
Yankemanaths
Aceon
Sertson
Grover Schumacher
Lreanivar Offe
Academy of Music Bulldine
Crowland County Teilat
Bornt
Himyelf
DO. X. Club
gHornl
Last Day of Corry Races at Lake Bria Circuit Meet
Poor attendance marked the final Lake Bria Circuit races in Corry on Saturday. Favorite Allean Wilson failed to beat track records as heats and finals produced mixed results with Mattie Chimen winning the main event in three straight heats. Hiram B. dominated 8724 class trotting, Nat Grist faced a $25 fine for a contested drive, and weather plus crowd concerns foreshadowed possible closure for the association despite efforts to please horsemen.
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Bistory
Corry
Lake Bria
Allesn Wilson
Wasdian
Hetrattun
Mattie Chimen
Hiram B
Towle Che Kral
Lerahy Gyp
Nat Grist
Mingo Trace
Crist
Morgardye
Pure Food Inspector Targets Local Dairy Standards
Pure Food Man Mr Pelton from Youngsville reports twenty one milk samples taken June 21 show only two below state requirements. A St James Hotel official fined twenty five dollars for buying chocolate ice cream under standard. Local firm advised of the finding. Pelton says hotels and restaurants must adulterate or reform to meet the law. Sixty five adulteration cases in the district with twenty five prosecutions. Gyen Ui stats promises further arrests today. Special Agent McGuan assists in the statewide campaign.
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Pelton
Youngsville
Wight
St. James
Pellin Aays
Flint
Bolton
Inder Me
B. F. McGuan
Bradford
Mr. Pelton
Tramp Wounded In Battle With Police
August notices warn residents to watch for a wounded tramp near Hen to be on the lookout. At 1 o clock Saturday morning a patrol officer near DA Vi and Py snack encountered the man who fired a pistol as he approached. The officer returned fire and pursued two assailants as they escaped along the road into a lumber yard, with one pistol shot missing.
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Gang of
Hull
Dindkab Hall
Horilhoad
Daloolt Trent
Family conflict over royal title and American upbringing
North Bwat August 6 An American boy named Harry Schultz tied to a foreign prince’s claim faces relinquishing a title as reports say Miss Hinina Ninuy of Pittsburgh holds potential marriage links. The Adams family says Schultz has grown up in New York under their care and is now urged to return to his royal lineage abroad.
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North Bwat
New York City
L. Ademu
North
Lileh
Hinina Ninuy
Pittabunss
Harry Schultz
Pingstan
Prince von Guenther
Tier
Harry
Mer
New York
Adams Heewme
North East
Ann
South East
Adams
Prialin Principality
Ind
Thieves Ransack Meadville House In Broad Daylight
Burglars entered Brawl Bienchman's Lincoln Avenue home in Meadville between 7 80 and ten oclock while the family was away at business. They forced a window screen, turned furniture topsy turvy, dumped drawers, and stole a pocketbook with a small sum, leaving gold watch and jewelry untouched. Police were notified but no immediate action reported as of yesterday afternoon.
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Meadville
Satueriay Hight
Lincoln Avenue
Riechemay
Howe
Uipy
Postal Bank at North East opens amid town welcoming
North East welcomes a new postal bank as the government opens a post office bank here. Deposits range from ten cents to 100 dollars per person per month with a cap of 600 dollars total in hand. Depositors receive small slips and a plastic card to track deposits and credits.
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Thin Town
Wavingy Banly
Corry
August Zoth
Pontal Bank
Iie Wold
Pontal
Ani al
Dead Drunk, Thought Dead At Centerville Home Day
A mystery man lying on the river bank sparked a police and coroner alert in Jamuntown New York as 1000 people attended Old Home Day celebrations. Officers raced to the scene after Clifton telephoned of a dead man near Holt Avenue. The man was found alive, shaken but not dead, and small boys alerted nearby residents who contacted police.
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River Bank
Jamuntown
N.Y
Clifton
Holt
Reader
Tilston
Harrison
Aquake
Genterville Old Home Day Draws Big Crowd
About a thousand residents attended Genterville Old Home Day with sunny moments, speeches from former townsfolk, and a village concert featuring local talent. A parade and Blooming Valley beat Pleasantville 10 to 1 in a rain-shortened ball game.
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Pertaya
Gentervilla
Occanion
Mane
Bourtamburg
Blooming Valley
Pleasantville
West
Wayne Street
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