Toadstool deaths and oddities in early 20th century notes
A scrambled clipping notes rising deaths from toadstools near New York City and a scramble of anecdotes. It mentions doctors warning against common pranks and adult frailties, with stray references to aviation fashion, a 1910 census figure of over 4000 centenarians in the United States, including 2500 women, and a quip about a minister who married Colonel Astor.
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New York City
Pranklin News
United States
Aviator Mars Delights Crowd With Evening Flight
Aviator Mars impressed hundreds at Corry air grounds with a 4:50 pm ascent into a gusting wind. He guided a southern arc around Bkigner Hill and toward the water works before landing on open pasture north of the Rhinnion vicinity to avoid crowd danger. The decision to fly again and circle before touchdown drew praise from those who stayed to watch.
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Corry
Mars
Great Hawk
Bkigner Hill
Rhinnion
School Taxes Law Shows Penalty for Late Payments
The new school tax law states taxes not paid before Oct 1 in a given year incur a five percent penalty. The school board has no discretion and must enforce the law strictly, putting taxpayers on notice to act promptly. A. Rowe.
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A. Rowe
Grocer Cashes Forged Check On Main Street
A Tullan grocer on Main street cashed a forged $5.88 check drawn on the National Bank of Corry in the name H C Wells for Ralph Morris. A local youth, using another Italian-run shop on First Ave, obtained the paper then paid for cigars before cashing it. The bank refuses to honor the check and authorities plan action after identifying the likely writer who used the name Ralph Morris or Ralph Morris.
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O. Meranco
Tullan
Main Street
H.C. Wells
Ralph Morris
First Ave
Baranco
National Bank of Corry
H. C. Wells
Ral Morris
Andrews Sentenced to Death in Amann Murder Case
Warren Sept 14 John Andrews faces a death sentence after his murder conviction for Emile Amann. Judge Hinckley set a Friday arraignment and Andrews vowed to appeal to the state Supreme Court for a new trial. Earlier, Glyde Reynolds received 2 to 10 years for breaking Madden’s store and theft, with fines and property restitution. Ralph Van Nailer was fined for assault, with additional jail time.
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Supreme Court of
Hinckley
Glyde Reynolds
Branlinng
Madden
Iiknor
Thdioute
Meadville Flood Deluge Hits City and Merchants
Incoming travelers report Meadville severely flooded as French Creek overflow inundates the lowlands. Water submerged basements and homes, causing damage to shops in the lower city while Corry also endures heavy rain and damage in hillside streets.
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Erle ‘Ailroad
Meadville
Dnmes
Elks Clam Bake At Lake Columbus Next Week
The Elks lodge at Weillandry Gorty will hold its annual clam bake at Recreation Park Lake Columbus. A large gathering is expected with about one hundred guests and a full program planned beginning at eleven with a bake, followed by events and a social program later in the day.
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Weillandry Gorty Lodge
Uy P.O. Ms
Recreation Park
Lake Columbus
Phonus Snowden
Naval
Trial of Dr Beebe and nurse in Milburn case continues
Jury drawn in the Commonwealth versus Dr F A Beebe and Nurse Meberling for a criminal operation at Milburn Sanitarium Corry on April 1. Evidence shows Lottie Duggan died. defense claims she drank carbolic acid amid fear and shame. Prosecution presents autopsy and hospital testimony. Miss Mae Felberling discharged for lack of evidence. case to proceed.
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Erie
Bre
Commonwealth
F. A. Beebe
Mag Meberling
Milburn
Corry
Lottie Digan
Walling
Necond Sity
Gifford Uuiukast
Jos. B. Brooks
Charles English
Lawrence Dugan
Lottie
Youngaville
Warreli County
Crittenton
Milburn Hospital
Heshe
Mweherling
Cone
Therm
Hiln
Satinay
Beebe
Nise Meberling
Ford Stevony
Cory
Brook
de Feliga Tawyer
Brooks
Distriet
Gifford
Bennett
Hexnorl
Amilth
Dhront
Mr. Crooks
Atendanit
Warner
Ethel Kellex
Nora Wilcot
Miss Dugan
Jennie Young
Ben
John B. Brooks
Mae Fleberling
B.A. Beebe
Wilbert Jumped Bail in Adultery Indictment
Warren Sept 14 George Wilbert indicted for adultery failed to answer when called and his $400 bail was forfeited. He was a witness in Andrews case, had two wives, married a Warren woman without divorce, fled to Chicago then Michigan. Bondsmen say they know his whereabouts and will deliver him if asked. authorities will not pursue.
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Warren
George Wilbert
Wilbert
Commonwealth
Andrew
Chicago
Michigan
Ity
Defense Finish Near in John Pipis Murder Trial
Warren Sept. 44 Thes afternoon the Commonwealth rests and the defense begins examining witnesses. The defense may finish tomorrow and the case could go to the jury Saturday. Louis Rog and other witnesses contradicted earlier testimony as the trial in the murder of David Gustafson proceeds with officers testifying about statements and the absence of a knife.
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Warren
Commonwealth
Mile
Mike Pipi
Davi Gustafson
Evenhe Seriff
Atund
Ross
Juian Lo
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Adaia Blass
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