Anti-Treat Bill Favored in Senate Action
United Press report from Harrisburg Pa on May 20 notes the senate favorably reported the anti treat bill from committee after House passage. The measure imposes penalties for pelling liquor to parties and supports Baldwin insurance control. The Joan Sharle bill passed in the Senate and goes to the House for concurrence. House recommendations include funding for Shenango Valley Hospital New Castle 40000 and New Castle General Hospital 10000. The Kaiser bill was defeated while a jury death penalty option was upheld for certain murder verdicts.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Senate
House
Baldwin
Joan Sharle
Shenango Valley Hospital
New Castle
Firle
New Cale General Hospital
Patent medicine men press price-fixing proposal
Washington May 20 Proprietary Association members discussed a plan to require dealers to sell patent medicines at fixed prices. If the Supreme Court case pending is decided similarly the legislation would be asked of Congress. Frank J. Cheney of Toledo presided at the annual convention.
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Wanea Cress
Washington
Proprietary Association
Congress
United States Supreme Court
Frank J. Cheney
Toledo
Denver votes in first Grand Junction style election
Denver holds its first metropolitan ally election under a new Grand Junction commission plan. The May 20 vote fills mayoral posts slated for abolition of old machine politics. 186 candidates appeared on the ballots as officials elected today prepare to take office June 1.
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United Press
Denver
Grand Junction
Progresa
Agarn
Flagler Died This Morning In Florida Scarborough
West Palm Beach May 20 Henry M Plagler renowned financier died this morning at his home after efforts to keep the news private. He built the Florida and East Coast Railway extending to Key West and rose from a country store clerk to a leading oil financier. He set aside 2 million for his wife’s maintenance after a troubled marriage and paid eminent physicians.
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United Press
West Palm Beach
Henry M. Plager
Plagter
St. Augusline
Henry Morrison Plagler
Florida and
Flagler
Women Begin War in Iowa at State Federation Meeting
In Godan Rapids May rat real fight In Town to secure the franchise for women. More than 1,000 women from town cities and towns attend the biennial convention. Speakers included Howard Griggs of New York Frances Squilres Carter of Minnesota Julian Lathrop and Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker of Texas as suffrage supporters push for a formal federation endorsement and pledge to work nationally for votes for women.
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Godan Rapids
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Sib
Na Onal
Howard Howard Griggs
New York
Francea Squilres Carter
Minnesota
Julian Lathrop
Percy V. Pennybacker
Texas
Brakeshoe Plant to Start Up Within Days
General Manager M. P. Crotty of the Brakeshoe Company said the local plant will be in operation within a few days with a plan to begin no later than next Monday morning. He noted a rush of business and that the Ressler brake shoe line will allow new casting patterns, with potential startup before week’s end. Officials from Buffalo and Erle visited, and changes will be made before full operation resumes.
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M. P. Crotty
Brakeshoe Company
Messrs Jensen
Streuber
Erle
Mr. Crotty
Corry
Mr Crotty
Ressler
Met
Buffalo
Gibson's Attorneys Desert Him In Murder Case
In Newburg on May 20 Burton W. Gibson faced murder charges for strangling a former client Mrs Sayho. He said his lawyers deserted him. Judge Thompson ordered Robert Wider to defend him this afternoon and may postpone the trial awaiting Wider's explanation.
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Gibson
United Press
Newburg
Burton W. Gilson
Thompson
Robert Wider
Elder
Schwab Admits Rail Pool Formation Amid Steel Trust Case
New York May 20 Charles M Schwab testified under cross examination that pools existed in steel rails before the United States Steel merger. He also said Carnegie Steel suspended girders manufacture on July 1 due to payments by a competing firm.
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Steel Trust
Schwab
United Stated Steel Company
Oxuidton
Carnegie Co
Big Fire Wipes Out Heart Of Altoona Business District
A May fire near Altoona Pennsylvania destroyed two central blocks in Oscadl district. The blaze began in a coal built general store and swept through a row of frame shops burning a drug store pool hall grocery store hotel and several residences. Telephone girls evacuated as heat and smoke grew severe.
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Oscadl
Ts Chief
Craig House
Steven O'Clock
State Police Hunt For Girl's Assailant Ends Not Yet
State police and local officers, aided by many residents of Levell Grove near Trafford, search for the assailant of fourteen year old Grace Johnson whose body was found in bushes along a road. A $1000 reward is offered by Westmoreland County commissioners for clues leading to conviction. Neighbors recall seeing a man in a gray suit and coat the day before and can identify him if seen again. Police urge tight scrutiny of trains for a possible direct lead.
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Pittsburg
Testimony in Teddy Roosevelt Libel Suit Secured
Martin's Forty, May 1908 report on depositions in Theodora Roosevelt libel case. Notary Sedgwick and attorney James R Townes interview residents who saw Roosevelt during his Ohio campaign stops amid magazine claims on intoxication.
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Ohio
Saya Rookevalt
Big Five Cent Special At the Ampad Four Go aly
A brief sports note reports a local game at the Ampad venue featuring four players and key scorers Dixwond Miniat and Arthur Johnson. The fragment mentions two runs by Dixwond Miniat and two more by another player, implying a minor scoring summary.
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Miniat
Arthur Johnson
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Iowa
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Siam
Sam Jacobson & Company
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