Venango Court to Hear Rock Gas Company Case
In Venango County a seven part civil suit in the Circuit Court lists Ada Rock Gas Company as plaintiff seeking $10,000. The defendant is accused of taking gas from near Reno in September 1904 without consent, with alleged value of $10,000. The case was set for arbitration, then returned to court when the plaintiff failed to appear before the board. Attorneys include Eugene Magkey of Pittsburgh, formerly Titusville.
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Merket
Etgil Court
Fenanco
Lote
James W. Lee
A.B. Jobson
L. J. Rocas
Donald Glenn
the Plain Tf
Eugene Magkey, Esq
Pittsburg
Imperial edict rejected by revolutionaries in China
Reports from Shanghai and Pekin describe rebel leaders dismissing an imperial edict as insufficient to form a republic. Provisional government leadership to be chosen at Nanking, with Dr Sun Yat Sen to be elected president. Foreign bankers reportedly hesitate to fund the imperial regime, while Mongolian and Turkestan actions draw caution. Imperial forces prepare to leave Pekin as a shift in power unfolds.
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Shanehal
Sin Yat Sen
China
Janet
Yuan Suh Kai
Pekin
Will Contest In Erie Court Over Dobler Will
The Dobler will contest in Erie as Charles H Swick schedules a hearing this morning. Albert Frederick Dobler of Palview died in a Buffalo hospital weeks ago and left gifts to hospitals and homes for aged. The contest pits widow and relatives against executors and attorneys as witnesses testified. The hearing continues Friday morning January 3 at 1 o'clock.
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Charles H. Swick
de Tute
Albert Frederick Dobler
Paleview
Buffals
Dobler
Brie
Will Rath Reiter
Wpcorder
Strick
Houlirsten
Nir atLornys
Loi
Norrey
Kacy
Haughney
Hossner
Thomiyson
Giorgy Mo Milson
Torrey Ashe
Torey
Daler
Carllid
Work starts on new Pennsylvan ia penitentiary at McBridge's Gap
Preliminary work begins on the new state penitentiary in Center County near McBridge's Gap. Warden John Francis states ground tests will locate the main wall and buildings for a permanent facility to house about 100 prisoners. The project plans include a workshop and a wall enclosing roughly 106 acres, with $1,250,000 already available for site purchase and initial work.
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Hellefonte
McBridge's Gap
Center County
John Francies
Kingers
Auttabure
Mall
Penneylyania
Man Blows His Head Off in Jefferson County Town
In Dubois Pennsylvania on December 28 apparent suicide by shotgun. Knox township resident Kenneth Straweitter, famed locally as one of Knox towns most respected, shot himself at his home. wife found at his side, nearby pistol and scene showing the fatal act. He had appeared troubled by health and brooding over ongoing health issues. Instant death reported with body found beside the weapon.
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Dubois
Knox Town
Knoxdale
Jefferson
Hutt
Braced by Blizzard Three Men Injured on Rail Road Road
In Branford Pennsylvania on December 26 a snow storm blinded three men working on the Pennsylvanian mail road track between Eldens and Keating Summit. The injured are Joe Honizons an eustin and Michael Mariage. Road tenants are 16. Advertizing notices appear in the Journal.
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Branford
Teat Road
Eldens
Keating
Joe Honizons
Eustin
Michael Mariage
K Of C at Erie Plans New Year Eve Meeting
Erie unit of the Knights of Columbus hosts a New Year’s Eve gathering to discuss forthcoming degree work with about sixty candidates expected and several hundred members from the region anticipated to attend in a memorial night setting. The date for conferring degrees was set for last fall at a gathering in Charlridge Springs, with plans to repeat the degree work in a nearby city on Memorial Day.
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Erie
Ile
Chaitridge
K. of C
Hines
Poultry Show Opens With Noted Poultry Judge
The poultry show begins today at the National Masonic building Fifteenth and State under the Poultry Association. Exhibits feature more than five hundred birds from western New York and surrounding counties judged by Prof. Charles Cornish. Event highlights include Bright Westes lighting and officials in ribbons as executives attend and children gain free admission for Saturday morning viewing.
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Ins
Musplees
Ponultry Association
Niavir
Charis
Poultay
Webley
Ennis
Genesee Coonlne Company
Rochester
Columbus Cemetery to Elect Directors at Grange Hall Meeting
The second annual meeting of Columbus Cemetery members will elect five directors and conduct other business. The gathering is set for Tuesday January 9, 1912 at 2 p.m. in Grange Hall Columbus.
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Columbus Cemetery
Grange Hall
Columbus
Ditton
Notice Warns Against Wife Over Unpaid Family Account
Notice states Hilen Toney has left the author’s home and finances, warns others not to trust her on the account. Dated Dec 20, 19, from Jones Corry Ha. Includes a 14 day cure clause for a medical salve with claims of money refund if Paxo Ointment fails to cure ailments in 6 to 14 days.
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Toney
Proalent? New Superintendent Leads Lyric Theater In Change
A garbled notice hints at a new theater superintendent overseeing Lyric Theater duties with a crowd and a focus on Vitagravity Company and child performers. The fragmentary text references Keane and potential Wall Street style changes, but details remain unclear.
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Throng Keane
Wn Ol Wall
Erie Seeks Aquaculture Plan For Lakefront Aquarium
Erie officials and state fish commissioner Natihar Te of Munrisville will meet Saturday to discuss site selection for a proposed city aquarium on the waterworks park grounds near Second and Susqqiland streets. The plan envisions a public aquarium to showcase local fish while advancing cooperation between city and state water departments and the Chamber of Commerce.
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Natihar Te
Milter
Munrisville
Hi Olty
Iapoo
Fibertos
Commission Era of
Chamber of Commoras
Second
Aud
Water Works
Lake Erie
Willerworks
Pennsylvania Railroad to Expand Employee Free Passes
Pennsylvania officials announce more employee passes under new rules effective January 1. Annual passes will cover almost all non labor staff with three years service, extending free rides to many on the Pennsylvania system and its subsidiaries. Wives and dependents may also benefit under travel courtesy provisions, marking a shift in how rail lines regulate free travel.
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Evie
Pennsylvania
Interstate Commerce Commission
Penneylvania
Cleveland
Cine
Pennsylvania Railroad
New Eulen
Shreve Urged To Seek Congress Seat By Union City Times
The Union City Times reports Milton W. Shreve of Eble is receiving telegrams letters and in person pleas from party leaders workers and voters across Mile and Crawford counties urging him to enter the spring primaries as a candidate for Congress to succeed Bates of Meadvilly. He had announced a State Senate bid but faces growing appeals to switch to the national field. The Times will watch the outcome with interest.
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Union City Times
Milton W. Shreve
Eble
Mile
Crawford
Congress
All
Bates
Meadvilly
Shive
State Senate
Union City
Notice to Water Consumers Caution on Water Pipes and Meters
Water consumers are warned to protect pipes and meters from cold air during extreme weather. Shut off water at night if temperatures drop, to prevent bursts. Bursting pipes or improper use of water can cause damage for which consumers are liable, even if pipes belong to the water company. December 28, 1917.
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Ueme
Ihe
Maviven
Ty Thing Company
Repair and tailoring work to continue at Bowney's Store
A brief notice states that repair and general tailoring services will continue at Bowney's store on Nile Street. The item notes ongoing upkeep and customer alterations, with no change to the shop's hours or contact details.
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Jeus
Bowney
Pullman Superintendent James Martin Dies in Philadelphia
James Martin aged 65, superintendent for Pullman in the district south of New York and east of the Mississippi, based in Philadelphia, died after a stroke. He had 40 years of service with the company.
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Pullman
Philadelphia
James Martin
Pullman Company
New York
Hiewdquarters
Mar. Marin
Pulkman Company
Fragmentary Chicago Tribune Scene in Bus Car
A crowded car scene unfolds as a girl mocked by Claddig challenges her claim while clinging to a strip in a tense exchange. The remark about a hat suggests social bravado and uncertainty in a moving setting.
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Claddig
Chicago Tribune
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