Battles over Philadelphia gas monopoly in Harrisburg hearing
A high profile dispute unfolds as Governor and Attorney General prepare a hearing for Pittsburg Allegheny and surrounding towns on revoking the Philadelphia company charter. The article highlights gas price hikes, monopoly power over gas electric light and street railways, banking deposits by utilities, and state measures like a two cent fare and animal protection laws while noting political maneuvers of Knox Taft and Dalzell amid tariff revision debates. It also covers Epworth League activities in Blairsville with local delegates and program details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Harrisurg
Tart
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Philadelphia Company
Rilladelphia Company
Philadelphia
Stuart
Railroad Rate Commission
Knox
Republican State Organization
Penrose
William H. Taft
Dalzell
Western
Pennsylvania
South America
Oklahoma Roosevelts push for statehood amid party fight
The piece links a Republican conspiracy to block Oklahoma statehood to Democratic gain fears. It notes marriage notices and civil chapter items interwoven, listing several marriages in Pittsburg and Braddock, with details on venues and participants, alongside marriage licenses and registries.
Personal mentions from Blacklick and surrounding areas
Local notes record a series of visitors and travels including Mrs James Gardner of Blacklick planning a trip to Minnesota and western points, Adam Black of Smickaburg visiting Kudana, and several residents attending sales, visits, or examinations in Philadelphia Greensburg and other towns. Also noted are council actions on Water street excavation and property exchanges to improve borough facilities and fire protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gardner
Blacklick
Minnesota
Uinois
Adam Black
Smickaburg
Kudana Wriday
Sutton
Lattrade
Hubert Work
Pucbio
Col
Hiss County
Matthew Ray
Birmingham Ladies’ College
James P. Watson
H. Miller
W. H. Portier
Chav Wangaman
Saltsburg
Wateson
Helter
Kate Kuhn
Bradford
Harriet Butler
Brookville
David Orta
Richard Learn
Mitchell's Mills
Edward Laughlin
Pittsbur
Indiana
Harry B. Lauugherty
A. J. Cummins
Homer City
W. S. Repine
Blacklick Township
Frank B. Hastings
Gental Insurance
Punxsutawney
Charles Cunningham
Cresson
8. A. Sansom
Erma Cunningham
Midna Sansom
Washington Jamestown
Baltimore
Bele Watson
Johnstown
Hlame
Shearer Bros
Water Street
Sixth
Eighth Streets
George W. Gratt
North Seventh Street
Sixth Street
Peter Riddle
Nixon Alley
Seventh Street
Borough Hall
Glomypers Alley
Carpenter Avenue
WeDLAN Brewing Co Feed For Sale Notice
Feed for sale at $100 per hundred weight. text appears to be a broken listing for wheat product and brewing company notice. Contains pricing and supply details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patna
Local Items and Developments in Early 1900s News
A jumble of local notices reports several topics: horse handlers and competitors, a principal hospitalized at a dormitory, memorials, a coffee mill installed in a Philadelphia street store, incorporation papers for a gas company in Indiana with founders and $100,000 capital, street equipment observations, traffic and sprinkler questions, Pennsylvania Dairy Union planning a January 14 15 16 1908 Wilkes Barre convention with banquet and armory secured for venue and exhibit.
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Whee Welker
Elder
Tathershlee Academy
Rome
Joan Glements
Philadelphia
Dover
Deb
Wally OL and Gas Company
Iiliana
Harve We Wilson
Joseph W. Clewents
Wilson
Indiana
Ehahia
Pennsylvania Dairy Union
Wilkes. Barre
Hua Fine
Engagement Announcement for Mish Matty Ant Trubinsen
Annoucement reports the engagement of Mish Matty Ant Trubinsen daughter of Dahi W Rowingen to Joseph Husson Creighton son of George W Creighton general superintendent of the Pennsylvania railroad Creighton a Princeton student and nephew of Mrs S McCartney. Also notes a shooting incident in Blairsville where Frank Sheriff shot at Officer Trainer twice before being disarmed and jailed in Indiana with a hearing set in Jarraville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mish Matty Ant Trubinsen
Dahi W. Rowingen
Cedar Agente
Atamhens
Joseph Husson Creighton
George Wo
Crtdghton
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wed- Greighton
Princeton University
S. McCartney
Frank Sheriff
Blaitsyville
Blairsville
Indiana
Squire Kline
Trainer
Josiah Neal
Jarraville
Coon
Jana Coon
George
Paul City
Frank Miller
Vairview
Conn
Wank Miller
Iaiment
Greenwood Cemetery
New Railroad Plans Stir Pittsburg Post Report
The Pittsburg Post outlines proposed rail extensions to connect towns including Johnstown Alten and nearby regions. Officials discuss routes with possible Western Indiana links and a expected start date pending official approval and funding.
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Pittsburg Post
Ce Toil
Rochester
Hailey
Miranda
Johnstown
Alten
Tike Beach
Indiana Hachel
Lidsantler
Siydag Cnet
Ui Golem
Pegi
Lyanikk
Wit
Che Clewrield
Primary election results show Democratic gains in county races
The primary election yielded a Democratic surge with most county officers elected under their slate. Key figures include full delegates to the state convention and numerous district committee appointments, while Republican candidates saw limited votes in several counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witorma
Hilt
Wood Clark
Ulainy
Cphompsom
Wikin
John Ah
Tadiagfer
A. Tonderson
Robinson
Wort Clark
Tatiana
New County Committee
Armagh
Anew Armstrong
T. Walker
Aunstrone
Tenatiad
A. Silvis
Banles
Sparks Circus Review Flawed Yet Show Delights Crowd
Readable fragments describe a Sparks Circus act lineup with animals and performers. The text lists names or titles, hints at petteru and ape acts, and mentions stages, dates, and show elements while noting mixed quality and crowd engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petteru
St. James
Keane Ata
Hie
Waithey
DERTIS Ge A WEEK McGay and Others Pass Away
Obituaries and funeral notices from Indiana area papers detail the deaths of Mrs Mary J McGay two local residents. plus Michael Kunkle and C Bley among others. Interments are noted with services held in Harmony and local churches, reflecting community mourning and long held memberships.
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Awe Brothers
Sle
Horviers
Hier Reader
Tey
Spraull
Erveyard
Kunkle
Michael Kunkle
Rayne Township
Kellys Duty
Presbyterian
Philp
A. G. Stéetle
Nyne Township
W. M. Condron
Punxsutawnay
Walter
Graedton
Philip
Creekside
Washington
Wilson
Bley
C. Bley
Indiana
Olack
Wellington Bley
East Water Street
New Mexico
Charles Bley
Oullamd Cemetery
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Epworth League
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. K. Carney
Tholmes
Epworthians
Agnes Mullen
Apollo
J. K
W. Fr. Conner
J. M. Cogley
New Florence
W. ‘Ft. Wedderspoon
A. C. Elliott
Conemaugh
Workers’ Conference
J. F
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
Deimogat
King—Barclay
Joseph F.king
Maude Barclay
South Eleventh Street
Mountain—Griffith
Mamion J. Mountain
Andrew A. Mountain
Pearl Griffith
G. §. Grigith
Plumville
Wayne Avenue
Dickey—Lautmann
Clark J. Dickey
George CG. Dickey
Florence F. Lautmann
Braddock
CG. L. Gartwright
Simpson—Gardner
Ithica
New York
Beulah Gardner
Naal Lick
Pittsby
Charles G. Simpson
London
England
San Franeisco
Cal
Australia
Mr. Simpson
T. A. Henderson
County
Mahion D. Mountain
Franuk Barboro
Iniiana
Rose
Clara O' Hara
Overdorff
Claudia C. Hill
Wedlan Brewing CO
Jurrall
Tanies
Neshit
Hurrell
Brushgally
Pirst
J. WH. Raine
Rushyalley
Bavid
D. MM. Smith
Frank E. Groft
S. G. Thompson
Jacksonville
Marion Center
Worough
J. C. McCormiel
Meahaniceburg
Tyarough
G. &. Buchanan
Montgomery— Mahoning
West
Ind
L. Tunter
Mahoning
West- Mahoning
North
Henry Smith
South Fine
Petak
White
Dubeaeh
Ha Dole
Lairess
Dore
Lntven
Mcladden
John Fr. Meladden
Yen
Philadelphia Street
Charles EB
Westovee
Gillford
Lottie
George S. Holmes
Fraternati Order of Eagles
Millon Work
East Mahoning Township
Marion -Gen
Milton
Swing
Long
Garfield
Agnes BR. Lay
Benjamin M
McCreery
Stachell
Alargaret
Mys
Edwin ‘Sladell
Jownnette
Indouya
Oakland Cemetery
Holby
Zelina Holby
Blairsgill
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