Clansman to Open London Run June 8 on Global Tour
The Clansman will begin its London engagement at the Lyceum on June 8 after performances in New Castle and New York City. The company plans a three year world tour by sea and land, visiting South Africa India the Straits Settlements and Australia before returning via the Pacific to California.
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New Castle Opera House
New York City
Europe
Lyceum Theater
London
South Africa
Rand
Cape Colony
Natal
Sydney
Melbourne
Easter Sunday in Seventh Ward Churches
Easter Sunday was observed with special music and large crowds at all Seventh Ward churches. Mahoningtown Presbyterian held communion at 11 am under Rev. M. Wilson Keith. Seventh Ward churches reported sermons, music, and Masses at St Patrick's. Community notes cover club plans, local accidents, and residents moving, visiting, or recovering from illness.
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Seventh Ward
Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church
M. Wilson Keith
Llewellyn Jones
Methodist Church
Merrill
J. Franklin Baxter
Third Christian Church
Ernest Canby
Simpson Methodist Church
St. Patrick’s Church
Father Quinn
Republican ring shot to pieces in Butler County
A Butler dispatch reports the Republican primaries produced only three winners from twelve candidates, with 600 Democrats voting. Thomas Mays defeated Senator George W. McNees for state senate in the Forty-fifth district, seen as a revolt against bosses. Wasson led the anti-Penrose local option ticket amid whisky support, while Dight, Russell, and McJunkin split the rest.
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Butler County
Butler
Thomas Mays
George W. McNees
Senate
Armstrong
Hays
Ira McJunkin
Wasson
McJunkin
Dight
Pennsylvania trains adopt diagrams with orders for safety
Changes in how trainmen receive orders will extend to all Pennsylvania divisions. Circular letters about switch and track work must include a red ink diagram. Every trainman must read and sign in the order book confirming understanding. Traincrew hearings follow accidents where new switches or tracks were installed.
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Pennsylvania Lines
Vinci Cod Liver Oil Conc on Strong Claim by Paisley Pharmacy
An aged physician cites careful medicine use while Paisley Pharmacy touts Vinci Vinol as a concentrated cod liver oil preparation. The ad claims all ingredients are listed on the label and promises rapid improvement for chronic coughs colds bronchial and lung troubles plus renewed vitality for the run down and aged with a money back guarantee if it fails.
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Paisley
Paisley Pharmacy
Vinci
New Castle
Paisley Phar
Candidates Required to File Expense Accounts in 15 Days
All candidates from the recent primaries must file expense accounts within fifteen days. County office candidates file at the courthouse, state office candidates at the capitol, with the prothonotary's office handling the filings.
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Prothonotary
Court House
Capitol
Another Suitor for Mrs Yerkes Draws Attention
Leon Techtonius, 24 year old pianist known as Teck, is reported as the latest suitor for Mrs. Charles T. Yerkes of Chicago. The article notes her past marriage to Charles Mizner and subsequent divorce proceedings, with Techtonius set to hold an eastern reception in New York.
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United Press
Chicago
Leon Techtonius
Charles T. Yerkes
Wilson T. Mizner
Teck
New York
Taxpayers Face Higher Costs Over School Board Case
Taxpayers may bear $400 to $500 more to take the American Warming and Ventilating company dispute with the board of school controls to the supreme court. The lengthy trial and non competitive bidding sparked the higher expense, with stenographic typewritten records for the higher court. A new trial motion will be argued before appealing.
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American Warming and Ventilating Company
Board of
Supreme Court
Famous Dancer Maude Allen Sister of Criminal
San Francisco report identifies Maude Allen as Maude Durand sister of Theodore Durand who was hanged for murder of two girls in Emmanuel church. It notes she fled to Europe to finish her musical education and then rose to notoriety under the stage name Maude Allen.
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San Francisco
Maude Allen
London
Maude Durand
Theodore Durand
Emmanuel Church
Stereopticon Lecture on Ireland by Rev. J B Reilly
Rev J B Reilly presents a stereopticon lecture on Ireland and the Irish at First Christian church on the Diamond. Monday evening April 27, 1908 at 8 o clock. General admission 50 cents children 25 cents.
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Ireland
J. B. Reilly
First Christian Church
The
Diamond
Jefferson Street Bridge Danger Prompts Public Fear
Residents urge repair of the Jefferson Street bridge over the Big Run fearing collapse. The iron railing has rusted, sections can be moved with one hand, and children crossing from Terrace Avenue School face hazards as mothers press for protection.
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Jefferson Street
Moravia Street
Terrace Avenue
Waldo man injured thumb at Shenango tin mill
David Lewis of Waldo street, a heater at the Shenango tin mill, is unable to work due to a recent accident. He mashed his thumb severely while at work.
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Ed Williams
Ashland Avenue
Shenango
Fred Edwards
Mahoning Avenue
Shenango Tin Mill
David Lewis
Waldo Street
Lewis
Roof Added at Miller House on Long Avenue
Workmen are putting a new roof on the Miller house on Long avenue near Jefferson street. Other improvements about the place are also to be made.
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Miller
Long Avenue
Jefferson Street
Suspicious Characters Reported in Fifth Ward
Over the past few days several suspicious men have been seen in the Fifth ward causing fear among residents though no robberies have been reported. The town awaits further information from local authorities.
Balcony removed from building housing Andersons barber shop
The front balcony of the building that houses Andersons barber shop has been torn away. Aging structure led to the decision to remove the balcony during repairs.
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Anderson
Hock well No. 3 hits strong oil flow in Muddy Creek
The Hock well No. 3 on the Maria C. Frazier lease at the new Muddy Creek strike was drilled into the sand Saturday morning and shows promising oil production with strong pressure in the rock.
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Maria C. Frazier
Muddy Creek Township
Boss Acheson May Retire as Wash. Co. Leader
A Washington Pennsylvania dispatch notes rising speculation on whether longtime GOP boss Acheson will retire from politics after his 30 years as Washington County party leader. He has not publicly revealed plans, but vows to oppose liquor interests while active. Former Sheriff Carothers has emerged as a dominant faction leader, securing assembly nomination and backing two county commissioner candidates.
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Washington
Ernest ¥. Acheson
Pennsylvania
John K. Tener
Charleroi
Washington County
Acheson
Republican Organization
C. E. Carothers
Assembly
John Berry
Thomas Hall
D. W. Myers
R. D. Wylie
Quality and Price At Star Grocery Co
Star Grocery Co at 24 N Mercer street advertises low prices and quality goods. The card lists contact numbers 1000 and 20216 for inquiries and orders.
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Star Grocery Co
Mercer Street
Nhones
B&B Handsome DoHar Silks Priced at 75c Yard
Silk yardage offered at 75 cents with a quarter yard savings on selected silks. Mentioned colors include Copenhagen Blue Natural Brown Green Old Rose with white or color dots stripes or dots and Dresden dots. Cameo effects highlighted as a feature in the line.
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DoHar
Copenhagen
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Mahoning Club
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Lawrence Junction
Baltimore and Ohio
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Bessemer
Ed Holten
East Madison Avenue
New Castle Forge and Bolt Company
Will Sanders
North Cedar Street
Clara Porter
New Wilmington
Geo. Hadley
North Liberty Street
Pittsburg
Ray Phillips
Reynolds Street
Fifth Ward
Ed Calvert
Youngstown
Mahoningtown
Ed McKeever
West Cherry Street
Thomas Anderson
Charles Thompson
Alex Thomas
North
Ed Kline
South Cedar Street
Harry Bagdon
East Liverpool
Irene Miller
Jamestown
Helen Kelley
West Wabash Avenue
Butler CO
Mrs. Yerkes
Emery
Yors
Emery Wall Paper Company
Neuwahl
East Washington Street
eColor
Edi
Piso’s
Miller House
Muddy Creek
East
Washington Street
Herb"McGoun
Boss Acheson
Wash. CO
Madman
Mr. Wiseman
Dr. Winter
Winter
Cor. Mill
Washington Sts
Mill St
Lavinia Lloyd
Olive Braham
Jean Stewart
Westminster College
Thomas Plevd
Division Street
Boggs & Buhl
North Side
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