Tarpon Record Fought by Bert at Anglers Anchorage
In the blue lagoon near Anglers' Anchorage Bert Christianson snares a 204 pound tarpon after a six hour battle. The fish is hung as the Silver King above the fireplace, with Bert's rabbit's foot charm aiding his grit as Lee urges him on. The moment caps a tale of youthful daring among Northerners and local hosts.
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Anchorage
New Yorker
Tampico
Bostonian
Bert Christianson
Sidney James
Basi
Blue Lagoon
Boyhead
Simpson
Bart
Sidney
Bert
Lin
Sid
Mr. Worthington
Boston
Giaty
Treckon
Ae Placid
Yash Lee
Lee
Yallerbruck de Jas
Art
Olea
Lelosa
Vert
Ber
Tee
Gate
Sterbert Christianson
The Saving Man Versus the Prudence Gasbag
A Washington Star column lampoons a friend who badgers others to save, while boasting his own two thousand dollars. It follows the pushy saver through rants about cigars, clothes, and future security, and the reader’s struggle to resist moralizing pressure.
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Boenune
Willie
Building
Grey Boys
Apell
Nix
Zephyr
Oak Hill
Nuisaned
Mildred
Washington Star
Gospel Hymns and Public Reception
The New York Post comments on the lasting popularity of Gospel Hymns noting public affection for their honesty and sentimentality. It contrasts the brisk charm of common hymn singing with the refinement of a few great hymns and predicts continued appeal for years.
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New York Post
Sympathy, Birds, and Livestock in a Country Life Note
A speaker reflects on compassion in nature and in human society, noticing a willow wren with young undisturbed by nearby grazers and pondering whether birds communicate danger. The piece contrasts animal kindness with human neglect and mentions hardship among Amsterdam diamond cutters due to lack of work.
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Amsterdam
Officials Probe Waynesburg Bank Affairs
Officials from Washington investigating the defunct Farmers and Drovers National Bank in Waynesburg reported a partial examination due to missing witnesses. They stated there is a clear need for action and prosecutions of those who violated the law, with plans to return to continue the inquiry.
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Waynesburg
E. W. Lawrence
Charles J. Bonaparte
Stanley W. Finch
Department of Justice
H. Z. Wagner
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Farmers and Drovers National Bank
Pittsboro
Four killed in Kaneville nitro-glycerine factory blast
A devastating explosion at the Harper nitro-glycerine works in Kaneville, seven miles north of here, killed Peter McGuire and Daniel Feeley, plus two Feeley children. McGuire and Feeley were treaters. the blast reduced them to skin, bone, and hair. The boys were aged eight and were en route home with their father when the accident occurred. Feeley left a widow and three children.
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Pleces
Kaneville
Peter McGuire
Rouseville
Daniel Feeley
Arthur Feeley
Carl Feeley
Song
Mr. Feeley
McGuire
Feeley
Mysterious Death of Mollie Letsrey in Wagon Shed
In Lebanon, Mollie Letsrey a 20 year old single woman was found dead in a wagon shed. An autopsy suggests stimulants and possible poisoning with heart failure as the cause. She was last seen talking with a male companion. a finder claims the body was moved into the wagon shed from another location after the initial discovery.
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Lebanon
Mollie Letsey
Miss Lessey
Meansville
Wilgabeth Phillips
Speakers Stand Gives Way At Altoona Meeting
David M. Reighard Democratic candidate for the Altoona legislature was severely injured when the outdoor platform collapsed during an open air meeting. Humphrey D. Tate was hurt but not seriously. Committeemen and candidates were thrown to the ground as the structure failed.
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David M. Reighard
Altoona
Humphrey D. Tate
Congress
Rich Pennsylvania Personal Property Tax Total Reaches 1.10 Billion
Harrisburg reports 1908 personal property subject to taxation at 1,104,513,428.94 dollars, up nearly 92 million from 1907, a record level unmatched by any other state. New York trails by about 200 million. In New Castle, Matthias H Henderson’s will leaves a 1 million estate to his widow Lucy B Henderson as executrix, with specific bequests to Trinity Episcopal church, Lodge of Craft, F and A M, and the Masonic home.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Board of Revenue Commissioners
New York
New Castle
Matthias H. Henderson
Pennsylvania Masons
Lucy B. Henderson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Trinity Episcopal Church
Lodge of Craft
A. M
Masonic Home
Philadelphia
Bank in Summerville Closed by Controller
Washington telegram from Bank Examiner John B. Cunningham reports the Union National Bank of Summerville Pennsylvania was closed by the comptroller of the currency. The bank, with $60,000 capital, was said to hold a large amount of questionable paper, prompting suspension. Mr. Cunningham named temporary receiver.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
John B. Cunningham
Union National Bank
Summerville
Dun-ningham
Auto Ditched Three Hurt In Sharon Austin Fulton Crash
Sharon Austin Fulton, his wife and their baby were injured when their car turned turtle, pinning them beneath. A farmer who reportedly drove a horse into the path caused the accident. Mrs Fulton sprained wrists and facial cut. Mr Fulton back sprain, arm cut, leg scalded. baby scratched. Car wrecked.
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Sharon
Austin J. Fulton
Bears Kill Two Farm Horses at Huffman Farm
In Jackson township Wayne County a ferocious bear killed two horses belonging to T. Rielly Huffman, each valued at 300 dollars, disemboweled by the animal. During the night dogs attacked Huffman’s sheep flock, killing 15.
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Washington
T. Rielly Huffman
Waynesburg
Huffman
Jackson Township
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Osborne
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DD. Carothers
Wilkes-Barre
Peter Mullin
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Rochester
Leland McKown
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Levi Hummel
G. A. Schimp
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West Bridgewater
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Phaon Heimbach
Union
Summerville Bank
Antonio Latro
Redmond
Slippery Rock
John Taylor
Latro
T T. C. Campbell
John Stillwagon
Sexy
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Carnahan Farm
Telford National Bank
Telford
Capital
Budwin C. Leidy
Josiah M. Sands
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Henry Q. Freed
James L. Fraver
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Washington County
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Darsle
Federal National Bank of
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