Burgeville Mayor Arrested in Extortion Plot Case
Abram Gi Eby, mayor of Burkeville Way, was arrested by federal authorities in Philadelphia for attempting to extort $45,000 from the Pennsylvania Railroad. He allegedly threatened to blow freight and passenger cars with explosives, pledging to reveal details to wreck lines unless paid. He faced $10,000 bail and a September court term, claiming the corporation thieves deprive honest workers.
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Abram Gi ‘Eby
Burkevilla
Way
Thun
Abram
Burkeville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Hby
Oswald J. Derouase
McCréa
Eby
United States
Craig
Corporation
Oretend
Pen deflects bullet in WaldorfAstoria shooting tale
In a Waldorf Astoria scene a woman named Mrs Mary Az Castle and lawyer Willam D Craig were involved as a .22 revolver fired. A fountain pen allegedly deflected a bullet saving a life. the bullet wounded little and dropped to a goat pocket. Detectives took the woman to a police station where she claimed to be an insurance agent with a brother at Fort Morgan Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldorf-Astoria
New York
Waldorf
Mary Az Castle
Willam D. Craig
Henry Scott
Fort Morgan
Mobile
Ala
Prominent Georgian Sentenced To One Year In Chain Gang
W H Mitchell, once a leading South Georgia figure, has his sentence for an assault and battery affirmed by the state court of appeals. He had disguised himself to abduct Miss Guble Linton, a wealthy society leader in the community. The case highlights a dramatic legal reversal and a notorious personal downfall.
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Augault
W. H. Mitchell
Southeorgia
State Court of Appeals
Guble Linton
Mitchell
Misa Tdaton
Long list of workers and farmers by town in Indiana county
The notice lists numerous names with occupations and towns across Indiana County and nearby areas. Week by week schedules show starting dates in September and October with extensive names such as Ambrose, Williamson, McCracken, Hirst, and many more, including details of farms, mills, and labor.
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Giand Iorons
Bept
Miguel
Idtltad
Bitelodta
Eos Shiith
Inbover
Divas
Tallad Calhoul
Clarksburg
Tirmer
Ambrose
Georwe MeMiNat
Fatines
Bran
Mabon
Iibater
Bialeritie
Lily Williamson
Farmer
Smuckeburg
Chas. McMillen
Tarmer
Tome
Ging
Botsing
Tu ‘Mownas White
Carpenter
Gipsy
Tohn Hess
Iboten
Indiana
Ired Hare
Blassivortier
I. Bo McCracken
Farmier
W. Mahonlui
Alex. Balentine
J. G. Wolf
Wrest
G. W. Luthiat
Cockport
Tis
Tomb
Ogh
Joseph George
Merchilt
Meltihoas
Ote
H.W Sterner
Bixouvilte
Clark Senderson
Firmer
Caeree
Miller
Meet
Ww. C. Ria
Jassy
Slerman
Henry
Green
Alex
Sebrecebgost
Cherry Tree
McMunters
Lua
A. J. Bougher
Rayne Cyrus Stouffer
Blairaville
Silis M. Haslett
W. Mahoning
Iradk Wells
Marion Centar
Wrank
Douglase
LA. Barr
Armstrong
H.W Smith
Tenmeter
Canoe
G. T. Hamilton
Tinner
C. H. Rank
Lis
Glen Campbell
G. W. Brady
South Mahoning
O'Hara
Barber
Frank Haskens
G. Johnston
Archie Hadden
Grant
Jackson’ Young
Miner
V.h. ‘Markle
Burrell
W. H. Troxell
J. P
Ping
Learn
Bayne
Uatty
Patterson
Pine
J. ‘Dy
Hill
V. M.’ Daugherty
Drugglar
Adam’ Stahl
Cherryhill
Alex. McCracken
Montgomery
Chas
Smith
Thos. Wilson
Homer City
Frank Wilson
New Morence
Ty. R. Paterson
Young
Ah J D. Woods
Mobingon
Jas
Crawford
Rochester Mills
John Keating
J. Fennell
Saltsburg
Bender
Rossiter
JH. Redding
Smicksburg
Albert Brang Jer
Henry Comb
West Matoning
Scott Norris
Clark Wells
Home
Jouko L. Parks
Blairsville
Carroll
Alongo Miller
HC. Willams
Iselle
John McQuincey
Clymer
Fohy F. Altman
David Jones
New Florence
Geo. M. ‘Ryall
M. J. Gower
A. McKee
Creekside
Y. McClelland
Miles ‘Crossman
Hamilton
T.A. Dugan
J. A. Snyder
Covodea
T. Kircland
J. F
Homer H. W. Mc
Creakside
A.¥. Richards
Blaireville
Geo
W. Kellar
Tobn C. Stanley
Dixonville
Thos
Daniel Learn
J. ¢. Thompson
Devinney
Stairsville
Thos. Harris
Robinson
Geo. Stephens
Kenwood
Wisworth
Gibson
Rayne
John Munshower
Soho
Widdowson
Bheloda
Job. McCreight
Harry
White
J. W. Johnson
Salteburg
Means
Irdie
M. &. Wilson
Campbell
Heshbon
M. Kibler
Albert Fleming
Graceton
Tohnuy Reping
Wm. Reed
Hrvest
B.robingson
Robingon
Peter Pierce
Rochester
New Raspberry Pest and Dodder in Pennsylvania Crops
Raspberry canes girdled by a new pest, the raspberry-cane borer Oberia bitunculata, threaten Pennsylvania. Officials urge cutting and burning affected twigs. Dodder appears in fields. Clover Dodder will die with crop rotation or mowing, reducing seed spread. Plum Curculio damages fruit. gather and burn fallen fruit and spray with arsenate or Bordeaux mix after bloom. Stalk Borer found in rhubarb and other crops. destroy infested stalks, burn vines, and rotate crops to curb spread. New York City shows extensive humanitarian relief infrastructure amid these agricultural updates.
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Pennsylvania
Surface
Harrisburg
Jand
Sid
Department of Agriculture
Lancaster County
H. A. Surface
Division of Zoology
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Cramer Girl Marries in Hospital Amid Illness
Leona Johns of New Brighton, en route to buy her wedding trousseau, was stricken with acute appendicitis and operated on at Memorial Hospital in Johnstown. Despite serious illness, she wed J. I. Troska with Rev. J. W. G. Fast officiating. The bride, still ill, will be unable to leave hospital for about a week.
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Trosseau
Johnstown
Leona Johns
Newrytown
Cramer
Seward
Memorial Hospital
I. J
Troska
Latrobe
Pennsylvania Railroad
Keystone
J.swan Taylor
Taylor
John L. Sagerson
New Pennsylvania Station Covers Eight Acres Ground
The Pennsylvania railroad completed exterior masonry of its New York City station, enclosing about eight acres. Walls stretch 2,458 feet with 490,000 cubic feet of pink granite and 650,000 feet of granite in total, plus 27,000 tons of steel and 15,000,000 bricks. Construction began June 16, 1908, and finished in roughly thirteen months in Roman Doric style, spanning Seventh to Eighth avenues and 81st to 38th streets. The property depth is 779 feet and building length 788 feet 9 inches.
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New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York City
Milford
Aeb
Thia
Seventh and Eighth Avenues
Seventh Avenue
Taft Signs Payne Tariff Bill Amid Stormy Capitol Sendoff
The Payne tariff bill, officially named the Payne bill, was signed by President Taft as thunder and lightning flashed outside the Capitol. Senate approved the conference report 47 to 31 and the leather schedule changes. the act aims at a substantial downward revision, downplaying free trade and preserving protective rates, with the president noting it fulfills party promises though not a perfect measure.
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Senate
Payne
Congress
Capitol
House Ways and Means Committee
Epsaker
William H. Taft
House of Representatives
Taft
Republican Party
Banquet for Roosevelt in Nairobi honors former president
Ex President Roosevelt and his son Kermit headlined a Nairobi banquet in British East Africa with 175 attendees. Frederick J. Jackson chaired. Captain Sanderson read and presented the welcome address carved in ivory. Local residents gifted Roosevelt a rhinoceros hoof tobacco box, silver mounted skull, and four buffalo heads.
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Nairobi
Mr. Roosevelt
Ils
Kermit
British East Africa
Frederick J. Jackson
Captain Sanderson
United States
Allvar
Protectorate
Connecticut repeals blue laws to end Sunday ban on activities
The Connecticut Legislature passed a bill repealing the 1722 blue laws that restricted Sunday recreation and secular activities. The measure, enacted by both houses, defines Sunday and prohibits sports and nonessential activities except where necessary or essential.
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Connecticut
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McGrea
P. A
Taka
Brooklyn
Mra. Baker
Brooklyn Unitarian
Geventy
Spokane and Inland Railway
Caldavell
Wash
Coeur @Alene
Jai
Spokane
Reyes
Sappi
M. Cunningham
McFarland
R. Ruffner
Reser
Mechanicnburg
Trimble
McQuilken
Mahoning
Brady
Banks
Stewart
W. H Blemingy
Galley
Conemaugh
Hanan
Ans
Uphening
Moulder
Wicain Farmer
Washington
Ratty Farmer
Han Gua J
Rice
Armen
Gao
Prants
Noa Cunninghar
Farmes
Armatrong
J.B. Brown
Lahorer
Sakuburi We
Bene Canater
Gonemaug
Toba
Billie
Ree i Omer
Liz
Tater
Ttre
Arma
Laney
W. B. Hare
A Gee
Rew
Taereh
Laipaville
Iteerry Tree
Pas Eget Bas
Wiilto
John Baird
Juaene Wheafield
L. Waterson
Angtop
Andfaly
Blacklick
Wartiat
Aude
Hseer
Asteria Constable
Ralleburg
Silvis
Roaset
Treekatte
Rae Hemaugh
Berhney
Iaiboro
Honer
Bator Young
Fatiner
Mont HR
Alerit
Meming
Fatinen
Iattong
Herman’ ‘George
Inborar
Metehatt Young
Matager
Bt Atiley
Malloainitt
Wu Punaan
Cashaltiel Indiana
W Ler
Pie Hag
Picat Oh Fein
Hast
Wheatield
M Ith
Faumay
Tie Is
A. Eae
Christ Burna
Waelington
Sam. Bor
Nid
Cirpenter
Indigny
Wy Tn
Weat Whenfield
Phos
Suatter
Garpenter Tralnia
Burrell Furmer
West Whenfield
Thorace Hileman
Getty
Ididlord
Creetalde
Ohio
Simpson
Timberlake
Klaefox Center
Lydie
Morrison
Mont
Sterner
Daniel O'Neal
Bintesvile
Benak C. MuCricken
Montgour
Grambling
Brushvalley
Bath
Wee Stitt
Breeman
Bennett
Wal. Wheeler
Hon
Hore
W. I. Collins
L. P.repine
Jacob Brown
Me C. Powell
Marion Center
McFenters
Gen
Long Plasterer
Wm. Li Tige Gett
West ‘Whenfield
Chas. Menol
W. G. D. McHelson
Humanitarianiam
New Pennsylvania Station
Cowper Thornhill
Ihuntingdonshire
England
Pril
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Phila
Thompson’s Insurance Agency
Collar
Garret
Rossmoyne
Rossmoyne Flouring Mills
Frantz Brothers, Proprietors
Tional Bank
Pauch
Qver Protact Meat Market
Eureka Steel Range
John 1. Meekins
Lovejoy Penna
Frank Douglass
Penna
Nature
Emerson
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