Convicts to work on highways suggested by state official
State sugaway Commissioner J W Hunter proposes using convict labor to make brick tile for highways and to have able prisoners and jail inmates work outdoors on road projects. He urges legislative reform to reduce terms for efficient workers and to assign penal institutions to road labor after ground thaws. Local officials advocate humane, productive employment and better governance.
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Sugaway
J. W. Hunter
Franklin News
Death of Corry merchant B Lippman on Main Street
B Lippman a leading Corry dry goods merchant died at his Main Street home at 2 20 this afternoon after a long illness Funeral arrangements had not been made at this writing.
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B. Lippman
Corry
Mainstreet
Mr. Lippman
Roberts Promoted To Erie Directorship In Rail Company
Thomas A. Roberts, longtime agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad in Jamestown, is promoted to directorship of the Erie office and will assume the new post after the holidays. He will be succeeded locally by John Hi. Martin of Hazleton. The move follows his notable service here and his role in advancing city business. Meanwhile, the Public Service Commission plans a major elevated track project: double tracks through the city center, a pedestrian subway at Institute Street, a new Foote avenue highway, and grade crossings kept for now. Estimated cost about 548000, with costs split between the railroad, state, and city.
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Thomas A. Roberts
Pennsylvania Railround
R. H. Murdock
Hig
Erie
John Hi
Martin
Hazleton
Roberty
Corry
Aad
Franke W. Stevens
Public Service Commission
Cominion Council
Board of Estiaing
Whdertaken
Jamestown
Erie Railroad
City
W. Second St
Point Thnteen Foote Avenue
Center Street
Maliy
West Second Streets
Institute Street
Foote Agena
Poote
Centar Streets
Public Service Commisson
Railroad Co
Morning Post
Eight Burned In English Wreck
Special to Journal London Eug Dec 2 An express train at Carlisle collided with a pilot engine causing a wreck that killed two. The wreck caught fire and eight were burned alive, unable to escape the car in which they were trapped. Twenty were seriously injured.
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Journal London
Carlisle
Fatal Collision in Ohio Involving Two Trains
Special to downnal rus Ohio December 24 a Toledo and Ohio Central railroad crash between trains fifteen and one forty eight killed all crew members. Details not yet available as of this afternoon.
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Downnalrus
Ohio
Toledo and Ohio Central Railroad
Four Men Die After Bucket Cable Breaks in West Virginia
A bucket cable accident near Heeles in W Va kills four workers as they plummet about five hundred feet. The tragedy follows a climbing operation at a shart area where only the aftermath and safety questions remain.
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W. Va
Heeles
Foreman Crushed In Chimney Accident
Thomas McKeever foreman of Nien Construction in Hast Jumeatown New York was fatally injured when a plank fell from the top of a chimney, fracturing his skull. He crawled out to view the danger, then was struck as the plank dropped, and was taken to a hospital in an unconscious state.
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Thomas McKeever
Nien
Patttstrom Metallic Door Company
N. Yo
McKeever
Woman's Christian Association Hospital
Sifight
Mekeéever
New York
Postoffice Sunday Hours Amid Holiday Season
The post office will open Sunday from 2 40 to 5 60 PM due to the visual holiday. Monday hours are 9 to 10 20 AM and 7 40 to 9 0 PM. City carriers will not deliver Monday as offices are staffed for work while rural carriers observe no holiday. Postal employees wish patrons a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. For news, read the Journal.
Christmas Eve at Meadville M E Church Draws Crowd
Despite bad weather the First Methodist church in Meadville was packed for Christmas exercises and a tree for Sunday School. Children sang and declaimed before Santa distributed small gifts and candy as the crowd praised a successful festive program. Population figures from the Census Bureau show Meadville up 24.18 percent since 1900, Titusville up about 9 percent, and Corry up 11 percent.
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First Methodist
Santa Claus
Washington
Cen Sus Department
Meadville
Titusville
Corry
Merry Christmas Message From The Lyric Theater
A holiday note from The Lyric Theater thanks patrons for the year and announces ongoing safety, ample exits, and uninterrupted pricing. The message highlights four great pictures tonight and mentions Water, Lyrle as part of the theater notice.
Hover execution fears and sheriff’s stance in Erie county
Sheriff Harry Moomy prepares for the Hover execution while voicing reluctance to ship criminals from other counties. Crawford county sheriff declines involvement. Uncertainty surrounds a hanging as Governor Stuart nears retirement and successor Tener may be petitioned before any act. The Journal is referenced.
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Harry Moomy
Altho
Erie County
Crawford County
Hover
Stuart
Tener
Christmas Dinner Sunday at the Palm arena
A listed Christmas meal will be served Sunday at the Palm arena featuring roast lamb ham beef turkey and traditional sides including cabbage salad macaroni and cheese and mincemeat pies. Desserts include plum pudding and pies with coffee and milk. service runs from 12 40 to 1 40 o'clock.
Please Take Notice Drs Greenies and Greenlee Distinction
The notice states that Drs Greenies have not left the city as reported but will depart today and return Wednesday December 28, 1910. It also clarifies there is a difference between Dey Greenlee and Dr Greenfield.
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Greenies
Dey Greenlee
Greenfield
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