Nine Pittsburgh councilmen faced graft charges in Dec hearing
District Attorney Blakeley vows vigorous prosecution of nine defendants amid a three hour hearing detailing alleged corruption. Testimony from Robert Wilson described bribe schemes with councilmen Brand Klein and Wasson, including payments for Fourth Avenue repaving and deposits deals.
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Pitsburg
Robert Wilson
William Brand
John F. Klein
J. C. Wasson
Wilson
Brand
Klein
Wasson
Hiein
Will
Councilmen on Payroll Tangle in Philadelphia Deals
The record details councilmen Brand Watson and Klein shaping a future alignment to back deals. Klein cites long payroll ties to a Philadelphia company under false names and a $10,000 note for stock in a street railway firm linked to a franchise push.
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Bunate
Carmpaigh
Brand
Watson
Klein
Philadelphia
Klessi
Foui W. A. Magee
Lestie
Wasson
Soffel
Ferguson
Casey
Wilson
Human Ducks Meet Tonight at Boston Water Sports Show
In Boston on December 24 the Sportsmen's show opens eleven nights of water sports with top American swimmers. Events include scratch races from 23 to 446 yards and one mile, handicap races, plunge for distance, sprints, relays, diving, water polo, a duck race, submarine swim, canoe tilting, and school and club races.
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Boston
America
Notice of Reduction Withdrawn at Paint Creek Mines
Charleston December 21 Imperial Celiery Company posted notices at its Paint Creek mines stating that pending negotiations between operators and miners it withdraws its notice of reduction and will operate under the agreement.
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Charleston
W. Va
Imperial Celiery Company
Ite
Paint Creek
Coat Sweaters At Marked Down Prices
Price cut sale lists coat sweaters in silver gray and white with a 25 percent discount. Offered amounts include $3.50 $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 and $1.00, with buyers selecting among styles at reduced rates.
Lace Curtain Sale Brings One-Third Off Stock of 1000 Pairs
Local shop unveils a wholesale lace curtain sale offering spectators a large selection of 1000 pairs at one-third off regular prices.
Baby Coats on Sale in Various Colors
About three dozen baby coats in blues browns greens white and red priced originally from 2.50 to 4.50 now offered at 1.98. Limited stock and colors vary by shop.
Shirt Waists in Silk and Wool Collection Drops "Lost 1-2"
A brief mention notes a shirt waist assortment featuring black and white silk and wool chalice wash waists. The item describes slight losses of only one or two pieces.
Men’s Underwear Sale Announcement Card
A local ad promotes men’s underwear at one dollar per suit with cleaning, or 37.5 cents per piece and 75 cents per suit. The offer emphasizes bulk pricing and in-store cleaning services for the items.
Table Linens All New Goods Sale
Table linens advertised with new stock priced at three dollars and reduced to eighty cents, forty cents, and twenty cents.
Blank et merchandise prices listed in rush OCR
Readable lines show blanket pricing with several weights and colors. Gray blankets at 12-4 feet priced around $1.50 and $1.25 for 11-4. Other blankets listed at $1.00 for 4-6 feet and 75c for smaller sizes. Prices imply a sale listing in a catalog or ad.
Wool Blankets in All Colors and Plaids Sale
A local ad lists wool blankets in all colors and patterns including white plaid and barred styles at reduced prices. Limited stock available. buyer savings emphasized.
Percales Wide Recolors and Thread Count Specs
Catalog snippet lists percales at 31 and 36 inches wide with color variants. Pricing marks show 10c for 12? 1.2c to 10cones at 71? 2c 12 1-2c. 10c 15cones at 12 1-2c. Details are fragmentary and unclear.
Sweaters Offered In Lot At Cut-Rate Prices
A sale item lists a batch of roll collar sweaters priced up to two dollars each with many marked as 39 cents. The brief notice highlights bargain knitwear and limited quantities available.
Rubber Footwear Special Midwinter Discount
Rubber footwear priced with a ten percent reduction across all heavy rubber shoes. Advertises a midwinter special value and invites customers to take advantage of the inclusive sale.
India Linen Special in Clean Lot Prices Per Yard
About 25 full pieced white India Linen offered at 15, 20, and 25 cents per yard. Also 25, 30, and 35 cent options available. Read as a clearance type sale with a broad yardage and price range.
Indiana Roller Mill Dismisses Bleached Flour Claims
The Indiana Roller Mill declares it uses only poid sound wheat for Imperial Flour and Luxury Flour, blending Minnesota Hard Spring Wheat with home grown winter wheat for Luxury. It asserts Goldenrod is the finest winter wheat flour and denies any bleaching, attributing whiteness to purity.
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Minnesota
Goldenrod
Indiana
Hetrick & Wilson
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Promote Liver Pills
Advertises DeWitt's Little Early Risers as the best small liver pills. Claims they are pleasant and effective and are sold by all druggists.
Renamed Creerers Readied for Pep Event
A fragmented line suggests preparations for a pep event involving Creerers and a renamed group. Other details are unreadable, but the note indicates a school or community gathering with team spirit and student participation.
Dress Goods Sale Announces One Week Cut Prices
A seven day sale offers 33 1 3 percent off all dress goods including odds and end pieces with many items closing out at 1 2. The notice highlights bargain pricing and limited stock across the dress fabrics.
Rain Coats Clearout Offer for Boys and Ladies
Four tan Rain Coats for boys sizes 26 to 30 priced two dollars close out at 1.25. A few Rain Coats for ladies sold very cheap.
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Pheshue
EMTY
Ness
Common Council
Percales
India
Tyle and Service
Jack
Philadelphia St
7Th Street
Jim,h. St.Clair
the Shoeeman
W. P. Lowry
Optician
Trust Co
Postoffice
H. H. Johnston
Singer and Wheeler & Wilson
Richard Grant
Irop
Phila
W. W.brilhart & Son
The
Eugene Heard Spectacle Co
Pittsburg
Opticians
Songhe
Cunningham Co
Merry Christmas
Star Theater
Business Institute
Menadere
Catalptuelres
Gerrasveniance
Odium
Misses’ Coats
Creerers
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