Capitol furnishings trial widens with Huston associate on stand
Witness Lewis identified Huston plans for capitol furnishings and explained the quantities plan. He faces two conspiracy charges and is among several defendants named in a Sheldon Dol phin county capital fraud case. Stott testified on contracts and signatures as probes into approved expenditures continued.
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Stafford B. Lewis
Joseph M. Husston
Capitol
Commonwealth
Dolphin County
Fluston
Lewis
Huston
The
James Scarlet
Commonwealth Expestad
John H. Sanderson
William L. Mathues
James M. Shumaker
Canital
John.i. Stott
Board of Public Grounds and Buildings
Ben
Stott
Million Dollar Blaze Destroys Chicago Business Blocks
A blaze in Chicago on January 28 caused over 1 million dollars in damage to 44 Wabash avenue and adjacent properties housing Alfred Pagts & Co., Colby furniture, and Gace Bros. millinery. The fire halted downtown streetcar lines and drew 15 thousand onlookers, while three blocks were gutted and interiors burned out.
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Chicago
Wabash Avenue
Alfred Pagts & Co
Wall Paper
John A. Colby & Sons
Michigan Avenue
Gace Bros. & Co
Theodora Ascher & Co
Edson Keith & Co
Peats
Lawyer Littleton to Open Plea for Thaw Today in Trial
New York, Jan 29. With no state challenge to scientific insanity testimony the second hearing of the Thaw murder trial ends. Martha W. Littleton will begin his plea for the defense and is expected to see the courtroom through the morning session. Jerome will speak tomorrow and Judge Dowling will charge the jury in the afternoon. The defense continues to rely on rationality, with eyewitnesses and officers testifying. An affidavit said to be by Evelyn Nesbit charging cruelty and shifting blame was admitted.
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Thaw
New York
Cain
Harry K. Thaw
Faions
Marthy W. Litteton
Jerome
Justee Dowling
Jarome
Polce
Uere
Mininer
Abraham
Summer
Thaw Will
Balloon flight ends in near disaster near Canton Ohio
Without an Anchor in Balloon Ohio reports a tense start with a delayed valve release. Lieutenant Frank P. Lahm, John G. Obermeier, and Herbert W. Alden were rescued after being trapped in a gas pocket. The craft clipped a building and pole before anchor rope failed. the crew escaped, signaling to onlookers as the balloon rose to about 1010 feet and disappeared northeast.
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Canton
Ohio
Frank P. Lahm
John G. Obermeier
Herbert W. Alden
Aerocut of
Youngstown
Lahm
Assault on Mary Buggy at Mount Harmony
Mrs. Mary Buggy, 45, was assaulted and robbed by John Jones, a Black man she employed, at her Mount Harmony home. He seized an ax and shotgun, attacked her while she was recovering from tumor surgery, stole $40.25, and fled toward Rarstow, later arrested after attempting to cash the check.
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Prince Frederick
Mary Buggy
Mount Harmony
John Jones
Jones
Tortured inmate Hamlin dies in reformatory brutality probe
The Illinois state reformatory in Pontiac faces a nightlong inquiry led by Bishop Samuel Fallows after William Hamlin, an inmate, endured brutal punishment and chained torture. Officers testified of long periods in restraints, water cure, and repeated faintings, with conflicting explanations about his death and possible suicide attempts.
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Pontiac
Tildan
Illinois
William Henilin
Hamlin
Samuel Fallows
St. Paul's
Steel Corporation Reports Higher Quarterly Earnings
New York day 2 The United States Steel Corporation released its quarter ended December 31 1907 results with net earnings of 12 183 905 and full year earnings of 16 984 477 the largest in the firm’s history Unfilled orders stood at 4 024 053 tons while the quarterly dividend remained 0 5 percent on common and 1 percent on preferred. Compared with the prior year last quarter earnings declined by 9 180 969 and orders were 3 865 165 tons lower. Four tanks of oil burned in San Luis ObispoPort Harford when lightning struck Wing oil Co tanks and Standard Oil Co tanks causing 150 000 in losses.
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Steel Corporation
Ats
New York
United States Steel Corporation
San Luis Obispo
Cal
Wingn
Port Harford
Best Home Made Fresh Smoked Meats Offered
We offer top quality handmade salt and smoked meats for sale. Call or phone us your order to arrange pickup or delivery.
Laundry Service Ad by Brace Bros Cleaters and Dyers
Agency for Brace Bros., Cleaters and Dyers advertises laundry pickup and delivery. Call for details on garment cleaning and related services offered by the firm.
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Brace Bros., Cleaters and Dyers
Meals Served At All Hours Open Night And Day
Readable text notes meals served around the clock with continuous service. No further specifics on location or hours beyond 24/7 operation.
Do it now Stop hesitating about that new piano organ or sewing machine
A brisk appeal urges immediate action to inspect available stock of pianos organs and sewing machines. The message emphasizes not delaying and invites the reader to call and view offerings currently on hand. It reads like a compact classified reminder from a local vendor.
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