Meadville Man Sets World Record In Endurance Ride
Meadville resident Mr Tay rode 200 miles in 7 hours and 3 minutes with an average speed of 124 miles per hour during a world record endurance event. The route began in Meadville, went to Saegertown, Venango, Elmira, and back, then 14 miles toward Burnt Woods before returning to complete 100 miles. He was accompanied by Guy Collington on a motorcycle.
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Moadvylly
Tred Puy
Beiieved
Miegels
Snday
Meadville
Saegertown
Ealnboro
Hilu
Givard Wad
BumtWo
Buffalo
State to Build New Death House at Rockview Penitentiary
Morrisburg September bid notices indicate construction of the first death house for condemned murderers will begin within a month at the Western penitentiary now being built at Rockview Center County. The last legislature abolished hanging for murders after June 49 with appropriations of Pitty thowend dollars for construction and equipment. Bids for building and for electrical setup will be opened separately next month by inspectors.
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Morrisburg
Meath
Western Penitentiary
Rockview
Center County
National Bank of Corry Ad Offers International Drafts
Corry Pennsylvania bank advertisement announces general banking services including time deposits and drafts on foreign countries. The snippet lists the National Bank of Corry and mentions interest on time deposits and drafts on foreign countries.
House Adopts Conference Tariff Bill Advances to Final Steps
In Washington on October 1 the House adopted the conference report on the Underwood tariff bill. The measure now needs Senate approval and the president’s signature to become law. Democratic leaders expect quick Senate action and presidential approval by weekend. Speaker Clarke hailed a Democratic day and Underwood priced the bill with figures rebutting claims of a deficit. Debate stretched four and a half hours with partisan tones as votes split along party lines on protection versus free commerce.
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House of
Monslire Hay Thuy
Senate
Wilson
Clarke
House
Tarifould
Underwood
Payne
New York
Murdock
Lagaro
Morgan
Lroussard
Lonlalana
Donohle
Pennsylvania
Ict
Whi Wag
Jwrly
Starford and Cary
Wisconsin
Kelly
McDonald
Michigan
Bull Monie
Ient
California
Ferrets Approved for Rabbit Control by Conservation Commission
Albany reports the Conservation Commission grants permission to use ferrets for rabbit control in Cattaraugus Livingston Seburgeon Tompkins Chenango Madison Steuben counties. Permits run Oct 1, 1913 to Jan 31, 1914 with strict limits. Hunted rabbits may be killed by shooting only and no one may take more than all rabbits in a day.
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Albany
Cattaraugus
Livingston
Seburgelor
Tompkins
Chenango
Madison
Juld Steuben
Advertised Letters List for Week Ending October 1 1914
Mrs. Harry Héborn Mrs. M. Sundoan Miss Debora Cartar Ret Miss Edna Mitchell Miss Nell Mille Miss Edna Rickerson Miss Mary Randolph Mr Wai Haggard Mea Marat Groyanam Sparta Fos Go Gare of OW Fuakeon Mr John Wood F AUSTIN Postmaster
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Jeter
Harry Héborn
Mra. M. Sundoan
Debora Cartar
Edna Mitchell
Nell Mille
Edna Rickerson
Mary Randolph
Wai
Haggard
Mea
Marat Groyanam
Sparta Fos Go
Gare
Fuakeon
John Wood
F. Austin
Insane Care Summit Planned at Fullview State Institution
Wartin Pa Sept 0 insa ne conference will gather state officials and hospital heads to discuss venticient care at Fullview State Institution Wayne county will host a conference on methods and management for the criminal insane with Gov Tenerty attending. Papers from superintendents on treatment and results will be presented.
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Wartin
Fullview
Wayne County
Goyvenor
Fairview
St Jareville State Hospitals
Pennsylvania
Mitchell
North Warren State Hospital
Patrview
Painfree Sore Corn Remedy Advert Breakthrough
An old time ads claim painfree corn removal with a night time treatment that dissolves corns without plasters pads or burning salves. It promotes Putnam's Extractor and Downe dairy druggists selling the device for painless extraction of corns by rooting them out while you sleep.
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Putnam's Extractor
Diios, Downe, Ailyy
Chiropractors Claim Cure For Wide Range Of Ailments
Andrew G. McKelvey, D. O., advertises chiropractic care at No. 2 Park Place, offering treatment for asthma, constipation, goiter, hay fever, rheumatism, neuralgia, epilepsy symptoms, infantile paralysis, and numerous other ailments by removing the cause rather than symptoms.
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Alsen
St. Vitus
Andrew
McKelvey
Park Pl
Federal Marshall Quits Job in Western Pennsylvania
The United States marshal’s office in Pittsburgh closed after Porter and his deputies left, as Wilson’s chosen successor Henry H. Wilson has not yet been confirmed. Porter reportedly resigned after serving his term and at the President’s request, leaving the district without a confirmed U S marshal. The event is described as unique in the nation.
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Wilson
United States
Pittsburg
Porer
Henry H. Wilson
Beaver
Porter
Senate
Pennsylvania
Wu Han
Bell to Decide License Dispute Over Auto Fees
Harrisburg reports Attorney General Bell will rule this week on Auditor Powell and the highway department dispute over automobile license fees for road repair. The issue centers on whether the 1909 act requires specific sums and if the 1912 act merely appropriated all auto license fees for road work. Bigelow, the highway commissioner, faces indictment and seeks quick resolution.
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Bell
Harrisburg
Ormey
Sioner
Powell
Hel
Bigelow
Elizabeth W. Shoup Begins Fall Piano Term
Miss Elizabeth W. Shoup opens the fall term as instructor for primary through advanced piano pupils at 12 West Main Street. Advertisement notes lessons offered for various levels and references an address for enrollment.
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Elizabeth W. Shoup
West Main St
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Hank
Pagney, Tue
Corry, PA
Henry Keppel
Andrews
D. A. Depew
Amst
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D. H. Andrawe
Frank Laprier
O. B. Heath Elmer B
Kincan
T. H. Cogewell
Gerry T. Kinonia
Commission
N. Y
Dr. Mitchell
North Warren Asylum
Library Theatre
Federal Marshall
Everett's Racket Store
House of Bargains
Lorry, Pa
Union City, Pa
R. E. Palmer Company
E. Main St
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