Referendum for Public Franchises Explored in City
At a Monday council meeting selectman Weaver introduced a joint resolution urging a city franchise vote. The proposal seeks to empower the people to decide on public utilities and bonds to cover submission costs, arguing it curbs corporate influence and safeguards against exploitation by lobbyists and monopolies.
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New England
Partlands
Weaver
Ward
Corpora Hone
Priv Teges
Corry
Mefcas & Proposition
Watlst
Thor
Ite Corporation
Henchman
Three Reels Tonight About Lorem
A brief ad notes three reels tonight featuring Lorem. An Rout man appears in the regular advertisement, highlighting showings and times in a concise local listing.
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Lorem
FUMIGATION CAUSED SHOE BOX FIRE AT HOME
Tamestown May 8 The fire at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank E Shearman Liberty street started by burning sulphur used for fumigation in the attic It spread through the roof and caused water damage totaling around 5000 The patrol found the auto truck issue traced to a fuel mix error and kerosene used instead of gasoline Harrisburg May 6 The State Board of Pardons received an application to commute the death sentence of William Py Bishle an 18 year old Lackawanna County killer The defense argues he is weak minded and could not grasp the crime Judge Newcombe favored commutation but no certainty exists about his future imprisonment
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Tamestown
Caume mi
Frank E. Shear
Liberty Street
Wario
Frank 1. Shearman
Chicago
Induranen
Harrisburg
State Board of Pardons
William Py Bishle
Lacke Wanna
Expreva Company
Memenger
Train Holdung
Fke
Newcombe
Tinate
Body Found in Erie Bay Looks Like John ONeil
May 7 Erie reports the decomposed body of an unknown man found in the bay between Anchor Ling Dock and Public Hook. A pocket note bearing the name John ONeil and a Diamond Street address suggests storage charges. coroner Hunley will pursue identification.
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Erie
John O'Neil
Diamond Street
Pliteburg
Hunley
Warren Council Approves Auto Truck and Fire Horse
Warren May 7 The council voted to add automobile truck equipment like Jamestown’s and regulate by Connelly at the regular meeting. They also authorized purchasing an additional fire horse to keep the department efficient and funded, preventing a costly conflagration.
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Warren
Jamestown
Connelly
Sounellmen
Engineers Gather for Convention in Harrisburg
Harrisburg hosts the biennial convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Grand International Auxiliary. Grand officers are expected tomorrow as tensions begin Wednesday with formal openings today in the state capital.
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Harrisburg
May
The
Brotherhood of Locomotivy
Eusineers
Grand International Auxiliary
County Teachers Examination Dates and Subjects
The Annual Teachers Examination schedule lists locations in North East Walmburg Weeleh Bohool Bulle ney Wont Springtard Blin Union City North Girard Albion Waterford Edinboro with exams May 16 May 10 May 7 May 24 May 25 May 8 May 20 August 30. Subjects include orthography reading writing mental arithmetic written arithmetic geography grammar history physiology civics algebra and the theory of teaching. Second session for Professional Educators in Edinboro June 21 8 30 a m and 1 30 p m. Candidates for professional certificates require two years experience and must pass exams in two of music drawing plane geometry general history English literature physical geography zoology or physics. State permanent certificates examinations begin June 18 14 at 4 30 pm with age 41+. Include an address stamped envelope. Annual Teachers' Tournilate August 46-30.
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Edinboro
Uist
Colgrove
Od School
Seeley
New School
Ktem
Mui Holven
H_Rumoll
Teacont Hoston Question on Slater Favor Breach Promise
Fragmentary note quotes Teacont. Hoston questions slater support and favors over a breach of promise claim. The speech suggests negotiations or leverage around a promised action, with uncertainty about whether West will concede. The text is incomplete and stylistically archaic.
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West
Advertised Letters From Local Bank Ledger Failures
Advertised letters list includes Wildt Bankson Harry Davie Michael Lappler M t Happily Eerie Palmer Guineppl De Hertholmen J B Astin P.M. At the Palm Rom jombor Obr 16 cent Nnenert and related misreads.
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Wildt Bankson
Harry Davie
Michael Lappler
M. T
Happily Eerie Palmer
Guineppl de Hertholmen J, B. Astin
P.M
Three Large Boats Planned For Lake Traffic Season
Jamestown May updates from the Chautauqua Breambost company outline extensive changes to lake traffic to cut expenses while maintaining service. Three large steamers will run on a regular summer schedule instead of four, with several smaller ferry routes cancelled as unprofitable. Regular ships for New York and Cleveland will operate, and a limited early-morning trip from Mayville to Benis Polit will connect with a Pennsylvania train. Regular navigation to begin May 25, and the schedule takes effect June 29 with resumed full service.
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Jamestown
Chautauqua Breambost Company
Planni
Trafic
Gumier
Geongalee
Greethurst
Lakewood
Post
New York
Planiow
Midway Park
Stonters
Cleveland
Buffilo
Ciacinnati
Gini
Magyus
Hamue Polat
Mayville
Benius Polit
Benin
Oil City Votes to Raise School Taxes
The Oil City Buzzard reports the city school board voted to increase the tax levy from 9 to 11 mills for the new year, aligning with county valuation instead of city value. The board says the higher levy, about a 2 mill rise, funds are needed as county taxes exceed city totals and past raises reflect broader state code changes.
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Tor City
Sterilizer Installed at Sir Barker Shop
Mowira Farnham and Wolla, proprietors of the Sir Barker Shop on North Canter Street, installed a formaldehyde vapor sterilizer from Urle Mfg Co. of Mine. The cabinet holds tools in a formaldehyde bath, offering continuous sterilization for shop items and a claimed assurance to customers against infection.
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Mowira Farnham
Wolla
Sir Barker
Canter Streat
Ventur
Urle Mfg. Co
Vinol and Vinol style health tonic claims
An advertisement-style piece urges readers to trust Vinco tonics for strength and vitality. It quotes H. Lloyd of Mount Vernon and promotes Vinci as a lifesaving remedy. A separate note touts PAZO DINTA CENT for quick relief of piles with a money-back guarantee within days.
Annual stockholders meeting notice at office of Mr Alexander
The annual meeting of members will be held at the office of Mr O Ln Alexander at 8 o clock Monday evening May 13. Directors for the year will be elected and other important business will be presented. Secretary D. S Brown urges good attendance.
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O. Ln Alexander
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Oil City
Messrs
Farnham & Well, New
Ellis
H. Lloyd
Mt. iVernon
Han
Langth
Vinci
C. O. Babbitt & Bon, Drigetate
Corry, Pa
Sfein
Stein-Bloch
Sam Jacobson & Company
ONE Price Clothiers
Stein-Biloch
Tery
Rown
Anson C. Creeatee
Sophia E. Green
Oxyollns
Ajax
iFlies
Boy Scouts
Barlow Hyde. Co
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