All-Round Peace Treaty Idea Sparks 1908 Debate
Twenty years ago this column recalls a proposed universal peace treaty where the United States would outlaw war through arbitration, inviting France and others to join. Critics in Britain and France weighed in, noting U S actions in Nicaragua while pondering a League of Nations style system. The piece also mentions local social events and a public sewer system report by Corry’s engineer.
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Wrathe
United States
George Mulderiele
Marin Street
Ebele
France
Brande
Britain
Uncle Sam
Nicaragua
League of Nations
County Parole System Shows Fine Results
A 1927 annual report to Judge Hounter and Willem shows fewer parolees. The county program supervised 42 men and 7 women on parole, with low revocation and many cases settled out of court. The probation department aided offenders toward honest work and avoided harmful associations.
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Dundon
Brin
Marald Une Don
Rainty
Arteer
Hounter
Willem
Hirt
Dunston
Abott
Davidon aAid
Clymer mail carrier nearly drowned in icy creek
Pindley Lake New York January 7. A mail carrier named Clymer French Greek rode through ice on a ford and was knocked from his horse by three large ice cakes. The current was strong but he managed to cling to life, aided by Howell.
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Pindley Lak
N.Y
Jan
Toni Kere
Mall
Fon Clymer
Jce
Howell
Two Die In House Fire Near Bradford
A frame dwelling owned by Mrs. Amund Pitch near Bradford burned to ashes during an early morning fire. Mrs. Pitch died after rescue from the burning building. A roomer, James Hinuth, 75, is believed missing and presumed dead in the ruins. Frank Harrington broke in to rescue Mrs. Pitch, risking his life as flames prevented further entry. Five men planned to search the wreckage for Hinuth and the missing man believed to be in the debris.
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Dan T
Hild
Amunds Pitch
Babcock
Ernsford
Fitch
Ater
James Hinith
Bradford
Harrington
Ashesmith
Mrs. Pitch
Smith
Game of Correct English by W. L. Gordon
A compact excerpt from a historical learning page listing multiple choice and fill in exercises on English usage. It poses questions on sentence structure pronunciation spelling and vocabulary with scattered garbled fragments and example answers. The section reflects archaic language pedagogy and instructional formats.
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W. L. Gordon
Tragic case highlights artificial respiration limits
In November 16 year old Al ma Overgard of Oconto Nebraska suffered paralysis and stopped breathing. For 36 days relatives assisted respiration without success, until her energy faded. The article notes artificial respiration has saved some lives and urges continued use as a medical adjunct.
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Alma Overgard
Oconto
Neb
Look and Learn 1 Answers to Yesterday's Questions
Yesterday's questions cover historic identifications and mythic heroes. The two great Hebrews linked to Egypt are Moses and Joseph. Among the three races, white yellow and negro, whites are the most numerous. In mythology the chief hero of Athens is Theseus. The most noted poem idealizing the American Indian is Hiawatha. Yokohama is in Japan.
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Egypt
Athens
Bat
Indiana
Yokohama
Phe Burro
Cathedral of
Rheims
Alexander Pope
Robert Bruce
William Walelace
Denmark
Idle workers on increase in Warren factory layoff
Warren reports a rise in idle workers as about two store employees were laid off this week from a leading furniture factory in the borough. Officials kept the reasons for the suspension private as unemployment rises this winter.
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Warren
Borugh
Problem in property tax and percent calculation
A reader's tax puzzle states a house worth 7200 with a tax rate of three fourths of its value. The answer asks for the percentage of the house value taxed. The explanation mentions dividing 18 44 by 4 8, inverting and simplifying, to reach the result. The fragment reflects a math problem from a bygone era.
Mook Named County Solicitor in Surprise Vote
Attorney Harold F. Mook was appointed county solicitor after a series of nominations and rejections at a county commissioners meeting. Joseph Rogan, chair, pressured for Gifford’s reappointment but failed to secure votes. Mook, law partner of Carlton Randall and former American Legion commander, takes the post amid late tensions.
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Hace
Tan
Attirney
Harold F. Mook
Priday
Charles R. Laws
Allin MacLean
Joseph Rogan
P. ¥. Gifford
Gifford
Rogen
Davis
Mook
Edward Murphy
McLean
Carlton Randall
American Legion
Officers Reserve Corps
Avitation
Erie Murder Suspect Sought in Requisitions
Erie authorities seek Joseph B. Ware, held in Buffalo, for the murder of Paligring Corde during a burglary at his home. Frances Lee is wanted in Philadelphia for the murder of Lea Docle last month and held in New York City. Governor Wisher asked to issue two requisitions to return them.
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Harrisburg
Wisher Friday
New York State
Pennsylvania
Catherine de Medici and her royal family connections
Catherine de Medici was the wife of King Henry II of France and mother to three sons, including Francis II and Henry III, shaping French royal politics. The note links her to Henry II and Charles II, reflecting dynastic alliances and succession concerns.
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Catherine He Medici
Points Gut Liberty
Henry 11
Branels
Charles II
Henry
Opportunity Club to Meet at Home for January Session
The Opportunity Club plans a regular meeting Monday evening in January at the home of Mrs. Robert Olt with hostesses Mrs. Don Kincaid and Mrs. Frank Cole. Reports from committees will be given and all members are urged to attend. AUTOTST KILLED MONONGAHELA Pa Caldwell 82 died when his auto struck a pole along the highway between Monongahela and Donora. Police report his skull was crushed.
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Opportunity Club
Robert Olt
Don Kincaid
Frank Cole
Monongahela
Caldwell
Donora
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