Guffey Wins in Pennsylvania Delegates Fight
The Pennsylvania Democratic delegates split before a National Committee panel as James M. Guffey wins re election as national committeeman. The Kerr faction contests rise, a sub committee reviews seats from Philadelphia Allegheny and Cambria, and party leaders prepare for voting on the credentials at the convention amid talk of desertions and political realignments.
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Pennsylvania
James M. Guffey
Keystone
Gnffey
the Nations Committee
McGraw
West Virginia
Ellison
Virginia
Talbett
Maryland
Joseph Howley
M. L. Thompson
W.J
Brennen
Philadelphia
Caldwell-Leve
Allegheny County
Cambria County
Bryan
James Kerr
Jere
Black
Leo McQuiston
John Fow
Guffey
M. J. Bryan
Susquihanna
Cuttey
Berry
Guttey
John Caldwell
John K. Royal
Harrisburg
B. If. Myers
Kline
M. C .L. Kline
John M. Garnan
Richard M
William J. Murphy
William 0. Bennett
Thomas H. Fitzpatrick
A. H. Ladner
John Boyle
Joseph A. Robbins
Charles P. Donnelly
Milton
Apple
John F. Duzgett
Edward F. Bennis
George J. Johnston
Delaware
George L. Rettew
Chester
Wyane James
Bucks
Charlies DP. McAvoy
Adams
Richard M. Dawson
Fayette
H. M. Good
Lawrence
WW. Knox
Washington
Michael Liebel, Jr
Erle
James 8. Andrews
Crawford
Foster M. Mohrey
Clarion
Eugene Buckley
Wiliam J. McNeal
William J. Brennen
John J. McKelvey
Democratic National Committee
Kerr
J. M. Gulley
W. A. Bryan
National Committee
Col. J. AL. Guttey
Arthur Dewalt
J.K. PB. Hall
John CG. Harman
Jegal Democratic Organization
M. A. Carey
Schuylkill County
Carey
Fatal brawl in Pardus rocks mining town near Reynoldsville
George Adam died after his head was crushed by a brick during a Sunday afternoon street brawl in Pardus. Assailant fled, authorities seek justice. Also noted: Governor Stuart appoints W J Hutchison to fill term of late Martin Kier. Cambria Steel to resume mills next week, employing thousands. Col Joseph W Christy dies at home in Allegheny. Publisher promotes Business and Financial Primer. Stay Glass asks reorganization in Reynoldsville. Odd Fellows plan July picnics for Way Side Inn fundraiser. City park expansion eyed in Lawrenceville. Fourth of July fire interrupt s aftermath in Ninth street fire. Marina church trustees raise 2000 for repairs and heaters.
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George Adam
Pardus
Reynoldsville
Edwin S. Stuart
W. J. Hutchison
Momer City
Martin Kier
Cambria Steel Company
Joseph W. Christy
Pennsylvania
Allegheny
Real Estate Trust Company
Fittsburg
Glass Company
Odd Fellows
Western Pennsylvania
Grove City
Butler
New Castle
Johnstown
Charleroi
Pittsburg
Tragic Camp Accident Ends in Mary Powell's Death
Miss Mary Powell, a gifted young teacher elect, died after the steel canoe she rode in with David Houck overturned on Crooked Creek near Camp Jesus. Ray Gilleland rescued Powell, but she died on shore despite medical aid. authorities suspect death by fright or shock with no water in lungs. Powell had lived with her aunt in Indiana and planned to teach in McKeesport this fall. funeral arrangements moved from Lemmon home to Kittanning with multiple pallbearers.
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Mary Powell
Miss Powell
Pines
Caimp Jesus
Tiderton
Crooked Creek
David Houck
Anaytha
Young Houck
Lfe
Ray, Gilleland
Elderton
Shelocta
Indiana
Charles Ammon
Wayne Avenue
Wilson Powell
Powell
Kittanning
Oil City
Charles Lemmon
Marjorie Powell
A. Cunningham
Ralph Moorhead
Wilmer Kipe
Howard Hiouk
Stephen Kiss
Ray Gilleland
George Clark
Laisy Meee
Lemmon
Crawford
Joseph Shankle
Special Examinations Set for July 15 at West End School
Special examinations will be held on Wednesday July 15 1908 at the West End School House in Indi ana Pa for those who lacked opportunity to take an exam or who failed in one or two branches JAMS F CHAPMAN County Superintendent
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Orly
Thomas Lowman
Ninth Street
Lear
West End
Indiana
Jams F. Chapman
Foreigner Arrested for Murder in Payette County
Detective Josiah Neal identified a crippled foreigner as Joe Stanage, the suspect in the two year old murder of Foreman Edward Hankin at Smoek Payette. He arrested the man Monday evening and wired Fayette County Sheriff to bring him to Uniontown for transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Neal
Edward Hankin
Smoek
Payette County
Joe Stanage
Fayette County
Uniontown
Civil service exams scheduled in Pennsylvania cities
The civil service commission announces full Grand nations for department service in Washington will be held in Pennsylvania cities including Altoona Harrisburg Williamsport and nearby dates in September and October.
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The
Civil Service Commission
Department
Washington
Pennsylvania
AL Tisburg
Altoona
Harrisburg
Williamsport
Arbitration awards total four claims for injuries near Keelley Station
The board of arbitrators recently awarded damages against the Pennsylvania railroad company from last August’s passenger wreck on Valley road near Keelley Station. Louisa Gerheim receives 1000 dollars, Minto Gerheim 2000 dollars, Joseph L. Smith 2000 dollars, and Augusta Smith 8000 dollars. The court had appointed the panel to hear the proceedings.
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Keelley
Kittanning
Louisa Gerheim
Pennsylvania Ailroad Company
Min Tile Gerheim
Joseph L. Smith
Augusta
Regent Deaths and Local Obituaries Highlight 19th Century Figures
Obituaries list Samuel McCartney a longtime Indiana business leader aged about 90, with sons George and J Wilson McCartney. Mrs Lydia Kessler, widow of Lawrence Kessler, dies in McKees Rocks. Civil War veteran Canan dies in Johnstown at 81. Mrs Lida Baldwin Young, wife of Judge James S Young, dies in Pittsburgh at 53. George S Dias of Blacklick dies of pneumonia at 50. Archie Anderson dies near College Springs Ia. John N Means of Walter dies at 67. Vandergrift school board names graduates for 1908, term starts Aug 1.
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Kessler
Lydia Kessler
McKees Rocks
Lawrence Kessler
John
Minnie Kessler
Indiana
New Kensington
John N. Means
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Adams Mouse
Dimeling
Meek
Fow
Vow
J. Lynette
United States
Joh Boyer
Cecelia Boyer
Frank Fisher
Fred Fisher
Frank Sthinehart
Leo
Warren Clark
Cooverts Station
New Castle Hospital
Jacob Wemb
Portage
Walter Spangler
Millcreck
Mary Olson
Tu Bois
Main Street
Boyer
LeBelle Company
Follawsbee
Patrick’ Moore
Oakdale
Lawrenceville
Marina Enter
Methodist Episcopal Church
Civil Service Examinations
McCartney
Samuel McCartney
Highth Street
George P. McCartney
J. Wilson McCartney
Indiana Straw Board
Parker Mills
United, Presbyterian Church
J. Day Brownlee
Oalland Cemetery
Vandergrift
Myrtle Durst
Madge Butler
Blanche Hillard
Bessie Stewart
Mary Johnston
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