Public Utility hearing on telephone rates outlines six class system
The Public Utility Commission held a hearing Thursday on telephone tolls and local rates. A Belt Company engineer explained six rate classes based on subscriber numbers. Osterman described private exchange schedules and omitted local service areas. Witnesses debated revenue estimates from tolling lines, with a revised total of 113000 after adjustments. The company will submit a tabulated exhibit before the hearing resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gartles
Public Bee
General Cormiersti
Belt Company
Petal
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Me Osterman
Walch
Olderman
Bern
DuBois
York
Monogahela City
Bent
Ate
Osterman
Alin
Dell Company
Wienfy
Proportional Representation Plan Discussed by State Commission
In Hurstorg Pennsylvania the State constitutional commission debates proportional representation for municipalities. The panel adjourned after John Bean’s defeat in state elections with four articles completed and contentious talk on election definitions. The group aims to draft an electoral framework for cities and boroughs once agreement is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excent
Rexston
Downward Course and Urinary Disorder Tips Advised
A damaged notice warns readers about urinary disorders and dropsy linked to kidney issues. It cites Herriman of 19 Bank St Sme thperk describing back pain and swelling that eased after using Musan's Widnes Pills from Wells? Drug Store. The ad claims feet and head symptoms improved with the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Mystery On Cinnamon Creek Rail Tale Ends In Rescue
In a tense sequence on Cinnamon Creek, Biggs and Bill Williams confront a saboteur gang near Peak City as a derailment threat looms. A sudden engine brake and a heroic crew rescue avert disaster, with Williams seizing control and the train stopping safely beyond the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diggs
Willining
Williams
Medina
Peak City
Riggs
Biggs
Sleuth
Bilge
Hlega
Fairyland
Blegs
Ant
Cardens
Jompers
Paaly
Darrick
Crdek Biges
Ewing
Hanne
Wis
Ptat
Min Bane
Eranne
Lxteen
Rixteen
Nate
Thomesteyiah
Bill Willams
Orewa
Lizzazi
Ofi
Powerful
Bells and carillons stir readers across ages
A reflective piece on the carillon bells of Mechlin Malines and their literary fame. It cites Victor Hugo and William Gorkae Ree in praise of the bells sound, describing how bell music moves poets and listeners from night to dawn, and noting vivid winter imagery of chimes and pensive scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bella
Belclin
Ile
Malines
William Gorkae Ree
Triser Devin
St. Rombald
Jax Saver
Hs Music
Silva
Wonders of the Ancient and Modern World Listed
The fragment lists the seven ancient wonders including the Colossus of Rhodes and the Lighthouse of Alexandria, and notes seven new wonders such as wireless telephony, telephone, radio, and X ray analysis, mentioning locations like Constantinople and Babylon and figures tied to lists of ancient sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sars
Sever
Ever Bates
Meept
Kongig Gardens
Mabylon
Tiidens
Dasetoun
Artulia
Colossus
Rhodes
Tage
Cotseuny
Heine
Raticommis
Alexandria
Obscure Duty and Temptation Test a Family Strain
Fragmentary update on household obligations and moral duties. Confusion in text shows conflicts over responsibility and influence within a marriage, with hints of social expectations and financial pressures shaping conduct and support.
Sallfors Rejoice at Shark's Capture
Sailors celebrate capturing a shark during a sea voyage with a ceremonial display from the bowsprit. The tradition marks the shark as a talisman believed to bring favorable winds and weather, though such captures are rare on steamers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallfors
Cabin Key
Hork
Specie Payments Ended for U S Government Bonds
Government records show that specie payments were ended and taxpayers faced a shift in how bonds were paid. The system allowed other money instead of precious metal in settling bond obligations, affecting financial handling and public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unita Statea
ISO Lta
Stan Speckle Pvt
United States
Reason Must Rule Life in Succeeding Power
A compact discourse argues that success relies on ruling feelings. Elaboration warns against letting emotions govern actions and urges discipline to align feelings with a fair life plan. It stresses resisting caprice from companions and environment to make feelings helpers, not hindrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyne
Venson
Exquisite Delicacy of Eye Surgery Discussed
Dr John O McReynolds of Dallas spoke on removing foreign bodies from the eye before the American Medical Association. A follow up discussion noted that while removing a foreign body is easy, the operation must restore normal sight as healing in the vitreous oriris region risks scarring and visual loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Menical Association
John 0. McReynolds
Dallas
Tex
Sailors and Superstitions of the Sea
Sailors hold strong beliefs against clereymnen at sea. An 98 ft wing garund carries them through voyages with mishaps blamed on ministers, yet superstition remains largely undiscussed. A reported voyage contends a bishop met a man aboard during calm seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clereymnen
Avoynee
Ingie
Cone
Fragmentary Obituary Teases End Of Life Details
A damaged OCR obituary fragment mentions Avr Lee Lyell and others, hinting at old age and a funeral pace. The text is garbled with references to a Tash PRT Dire ward and various unclear names, with notes suggesting a final illness and possible burial details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Lyell
Fragmented Local Notice About Long Missing Person
A garbled excerpt mentions a visitor in town and a long disappearance. Names like Klehm and Vimes-Dpateh appear in unclear context. The fragment hints at a case of a missing person who did not return for decades, with limited readable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hern
Hero Ag
Klehm
Vimes-Dpateh
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. M. Wiant
Optometrist
Sir Resthers
Gay Costa
Sohn
Smethport Panple
Cnet
Dave's
Altra
Butta
R. J. Brown
Jamestown Union Tabor Advocate
Ita
Ted Brown
Wwe
Graat
City OF
Erie
City OF Baete
Buffalo
Cinnamon Creek
Daught
Bose
Sania
Cleveland
Smethport Garage
Chas, Semmler
Smethport Penna
Alvie R
Livermore
Hitlding
Smethport
Penna
Dennis Real Estate
Agency
Lock Hox
Eldred, PA
Ladies
Columbia
J.H. Canty
Congress St
Bradford, Pa
RED Rock Rosery
E.G. Qunton Phene
John Clark, M. D.C. M
Pmce
Neaidmnas Te Clark
NH. L. McCoy
Omce
Fellows Brook
Rethisse
Somer Main
Byron Streets
Burg Chadwick
Renothpors
L. Keenan
Alternay
Ofice
Main Street
BD Gallup
Hamtin
Thomas H. Morrison
C. R. Long
Anderson & Carlson
W.ff. Specht
Fire, Life and Accident
Wright House
Hull
Prop
Kmethport
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!