New Equipment for Jamestown L. E. Railway
Jamestown May 4 Equipment of the Jamestown Chautauqua and Lake Erie Railway is being increased steadily. Freight locomotives arrive from Chicago and another will depart today. Construction gangs begin landbed improvements and thousands of new ties line the track. Water levels have subsided to the top of the rails at Clifton. The spring schedule begins May 22 with the new McKean gasoline motor car in service while the Warren motor is held in reserve. The motor cars are expected to be popular with passengers.
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Jamestown
Jamestown, Chautauqua and Lake Erie Railway
Chicago
Tendview
Clifton
McKean
Erie Train Narrowly Avoids Wreck At Open Switch
An Erie railroad 11:45 Meadville to Erie passenger train nearly wrecked Friday when it entered an open switch a mile above the depot. The engineer slowed the train after warning signals, the engine and coach were damaged but no injuries occurred among passengers or crew. A second motive power was brought to take the train to its destination.
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Franklin
Meadville
Erie Railroad
Ol City
Erie R. R. Gets Right of Way
Mendville May There were deeds offered for recording at the courthouse granting land for a new railroad track in the section in connection with extensive improvements planned by the Erie Railroad Company to be built during the summer in concert with Metra city and Jamestown involving over a million dollars and indicating a payment for land to extend the improvements.
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Mendville
Court House
Nypano Railroad Company
Fria
Metra
Feature Lyric Bill A-Biograph and Arthur Lubin Western
A fragmentary note mentions a biograph titled Feature Lyric Bill A-Biograph and a Western by director Arthur Lubin. Details are unclear in the OCR fragment.
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Bill
Lubin
Arthur
New Oil City Firm Formed Involving Gad Engine Company
A new wholesale credit firm is planned in Oil City with backing from Pittsburg and Warren capital. A $40,000 building will be built on Duncomb Street to house the venture and the Old City Boiler Works plant will be used for shipping. The Joseph Reld Gad Engine Company will transfer its old pattern shops to the new firm, which will begin operations on June first in the pattern shop, as work proceeds to install merchandise.
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GEPY
Unn
Ol City
Pittsburg
Warren Capital
Duncomp Street
the Herald
Joseph Reld Gad Engine Company
Keld
Dincomb Street
Old City Boiler Works
Pennsylvania Railroad
Tener Declares for the Ticket in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on May 2 Republican leaders rally behind Gov. John K. Tener. State Chairman Henry G. Wasson and Robert K. Young pledge support, confirming alignment with Treasurer C. Wright and Auditor General Slason. Democrats prepare for their convention as party organizers survey delegates.
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Harrisburg
Republican Convention
John K. ‘Tener
Thekwt
Yop ‘Orday
Garry Oiis
Henry G Wasson
Robert K. Young
Young
Wasson
C. Wright
Slason
Wright
Washo
William Flinn
Harris Furs
Pittsburg
Democrata
Walter W. A
P. G. Meek
Ritters
Blakesiew
Arles Gatka
Falconer Pitcher Worth Ten Thousand to Red Sox
Hugh Bedlent of Falconer reportedly netted ten thousand dollars in a deal with the Boston Red Sox after a stint with the Rochester Post Express noting his value. Bedlent, suspended by umpire O Loughlin, held the Athletics scoreless for five innings as Speaker led the offense.
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Rochester Post Express
Hugh Uedient
Boston Red Sox
Healon
Vuesiay Sim
Red Sox
Conde Macies
Fe Cirdé
Hugh Hedlent
Hull
O'Loughlin
Speaker
Willow
Bedlent
Simo Lilie
Boston Americans
Brocton Sees Busy Season With Harvest and Building
Brocton reports a packed season with grape tying in spring and prune picking in fall plus a strong meat season. The town touts busy factories and ongoing building projects as prospects look favorable.
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Brocton
Report Denies Warren State Hospital Overcrowding Claims
The Warren State Hospital in North Warren is accused of overcrowding but officials say the facility has never refused admission and would expand room for 60 to 75 more when original patients are moved. Board of Trade representative C G Allen disputes the report as greatly exaggerated.
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Pennsylvania
Warren Hospital
Warren State Hospital
New Police Uniforms Debut In City Appearance
Chief Stevens leads patrolmen in their first showing of new spring uniforms. The force staged a road appearance to unveil outfits similar to past local designs but crafted from superior material and with improved workmanship.
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Stevens
Automobile Owners Warned to Carry Nights on Machines
Notices warn all automobile owners to carry nights on their vehicles as required by law. Compliance may save costs and penalties.
Tannery in Stoneham Close Permanently After Years of Operation
May 4 Stoneham plans to abandon its oldest tannery owned by Powellonia Tanning, a United States Leather unit. Local officials consider relocation as workers face long layoffs. some have found new jobs while others search for positions elsewhere.
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Warkmn
Htonehuni
Vlones
Poluiaylyonia Tanning Company
United States Leather Company
Rannonly
Vantika
Atiperine Fondont
Mayo Navy
Mose
Stoneham Tannery
Lewi Bull
Palmer
Warren
Charteh Behnelfang
April Rain Records Shattered with Harsh Weather
Harrisburg reports a record wet April with eighteen rainy days and 3.993 inches of precipitation, the highest since 1900. Thunderstorms totaled seven, winds reached 30 mph with gusts, the worst since forecasts three years earlier, as severe weather marked a notably extreme spring month.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Gets the Wolverine
The Historicaly Wolverine, once part of the United States Navy, will be transferred to Pennsylvania after next Monday. Captain Murphy, chief coinmand, has notified Commander Will Morrison that the vessel will be turned over to the state and will carry out orders from the secretary of the navy on the coming Monday.
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Wolverine
United Atatomip
Michigan
Hom
United States
Tdwin Murphy
Chiof Kootewaln
Secretary of the Navy
Éilp
Vaulymant
Atete
Pennsylvania
Murphy
Will Morrison
Penneylvain Naval Reserves
Agricultural Improvement Plan Emerges in Warren County
Residents propose a 1500 annual funding to the federal government to hire a Department of Agriculture expert. The plan aims to develop farming in Warren County including Youngaville and Shefnfeld. County population has fallen from 9004 to 8021 over ten years.
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Warren
Warren County
Department of Agricultre
Youngaville
Shefnfeld
Han
Annual Meeting Notice for Association Members
The annual meeting of association members will be held at the office of Mrs G. Alexander at 7 o clock Monday evening May 18. Election of directors for the coming year will be held and other important business will be presented to secure good attendance.
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Natieg To Stockheldera
He Olliea
Mro G. Sa Alexander
O'Eloci
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Hnais Secon Glass
Rife Weeie
New York
J. C
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Erie R. R
ROYAL
New Oil City
Tener
Wright and
Sisson
Falconer
Bedient
C. C. Allen
State Hospital
Itannery
State Naval Reserve
Drugeists
W. Crove
Stein-Bloch
Sam Jacobson & Company
ONE Price Clothiers
Stein-Bloch Clothes
Pine Grove
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Oillee
Anson C. Greenlee
Sophia E. Greenlee
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