High Jumps Mark Police Raid Night in Fifth Ward
Ten foreigners staged diving stunts during a raid in the Fifth ward on Saturday night. Andy Savac suffered a crushed knee after leaping from a second story window. Police found firearms missing as they took ten men to court, with each fined five dollars and costs.
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Fifth Ward
Nelson
Andy Savac
James Deskin
McConahy and
Wyman
Seloton Street
Gaston
J. Johnston Fisher
Lusk
Merryment
Savac
Andy Greders
Pete Habecis
Paul Mosanate
Martin Rburyser
Mike Hobnai
Nick Feelpolish
Steve Clachy
Tony Costovich
Young Man Nabbed on Serious Charge in Harvest Field
Stephen Maxwell, wanted on a serious charge, was arrested at Isle Saturday by Constable W. P. Brown. Maxwell was working in a harvest field when Brown methodically approached through a strip of woods and detained him as the wagon arrived at the barn.
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Stephen Maxwell
Isle
W. P. Brown
Brown
Maxwell
Clearance sale the greatest money saving event
A local sale advertises a clearance event in New Castle promising significant savings for shoppers. Details on dates and products are limited in the readable text.
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New Castle
South Penn Oil Co. Finds Ten Barrels at Muddycreek
The South Penn Oil Co. struck a potential ten barrel producer in the Muddycreek field, about 500 feet east of the T. W. Phillips well. The new well lies near Hoffman No. 1 and may extend the Hoffman streak toward the Douinett farm, with nearby wells by Devonian, Shaffer and Gould, and McKee.
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South Penn Oil Company
Muddycreek
Hoffman
Harry N. Hoffman
Samuel Schaffnere
Hoffman al
Harmony
McCafferty and
Old May Homestead
Samuel A. Beam
Beam
Muddycreek Pool
Great Lightning Losses Reported Across Nation in One Year
Suburban Life statistics from the agriculture department show 6,256 buildings struck by lightning causing 3 016 520 dollars in property loss. During the year 63 people died and 820 injured while 4 251 head of livestock were killed. Insurance estimates 40 percent of barn fires from lightning, with moisture in new hay and tall chimneys increasing strike likelihood.
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Department of Agriculture
For Sale and For Rent Sign Debate in Erie
The Erie Times argues against gaudy for sale and for rent signs. It urges using plain advertising like the Little Want Ad and notes placards spoil a house’s appeal and tenant comfort. The piece calls on local real estate men to remove signs and observes improvements elsewhere.
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Erie Times
Bank Opening Loon Charles Disorderly Visitor Ejected
Charles Peterson caused a disturbance at the National Bank of Lawrence County during its opening. After drinking he allegedly talked to visitors and was repeatedly ejected by a porter before police involvement later that night. He paid a doctor bill Sunday morning and was discharged.
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Charles Peterson
National Bank of
Lawrence County
Charles
Frank Jones
Wagonman Gaston
Lusk
Rockefeller's New Home Near North Tarrytown Nears Completion
New York August 3 John D Rockefeller's new home atop Kykuit hill near North Tarrytown is nearly finished with three to four van loads of furniture installed under supervision of John D Rockefeller Jr. The three story brick and stone colonial house awaits interior completion while grounds will require years of work with about 1000 men employed.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
North Tarrytown
Kykuit Hill
Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Muzzled Dogs and Muzzling Ordinances Stir City Debate
An alderman recounts a comical mishap on South Jefferson where a so called muzzled dog chased a boy and toppled him from a wagon. He remarks on the ineffectiveness of common muzzles and the futility of strict muzzle rules.
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Jefferson Street
New Post Office Rule Bans Torn Stamps Use
A new post office order declares defaced stamps worthless if torn or mutilated and letters with such stamps will be held for two weeks before being sent to the dead letter office. The order also allows perforating stamps with a small tool for identification to curb anonymous letters and mail theft.
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Post Office
Jackson Harvest Home Set for August 15
The annual Jackson Harvest Home will be held in Orrs Grove, Jackson Center, Pa., on Saturday August 15 1908. Everyone is invited to attend enjoy a merry go round music ball games and speaking. Coffee will be served free and food stands will offer a variety of items.
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Orr’s Gtove
Jackson’ Center
Spring and Summer Ladies Suits Sellouts
About 200 cloth suits in stock in spring and summer styles must go before fall arrivals. Store policy rejects cheap or shoddy suits, promising no cheap sales. All suits priced in a uniform scheme as offered to clear stock.
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Laird & Bonwit
You Can Feed Children For 6 Cents A Day
Chicago Graham school tested feeding 400 pupils at 2 cents per meal. Student's Aid Association managed the menu. Saturday's lunch included baked beans, boiled potatoes, bread and butter, cereal nectar, harlequin dessert.
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Graham School
Chicago
New Officials To Be Named After Resignations
Pittsburg Harmony Butler and New Castle Street railway directors have not yet filled the posts of Manager Reed and Chief Train Dispatcher Fullerton who resigned after friction with Chief Engineer Bryan. Appointments are expected this week.
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Pittsburg, Harmony, Butler & New Castle Street Railway
Reed
Fullerton
Bryan
Toilet Ammonia for Fresh Feeling After Travel
Describes use of ammonia as a refreshing toilet and bath additive. Claims it cleanses and cools skin, stimulates senses, and can aid headaches or faintness, presented as indispensable for daily hygiene and recovery after exertion.
Sunday Defends Ministry Against Pittsburg Reports
Evangelist William Ashley Sunday responds to criticism of his Pittsburg sermon to ministers. He denies calling ministers worldly and grafting, calls such reports a malicious lie, and says he loves the church and would die for the ministry. He notes this is his first explanatory letter and claims he would not have written it otherwise.
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William Ashley Sunday
Sharon
Chicago
Pittsburg
Associated Press
Christ
Lemon Stealer Targets Peter Peneo in Fruit Car Heist
Peter Peneo found his fruit car on the Jack Ice House siding cleaned out. A lemon theft involved a box of lemons seven banana bundles and three crates of small fruit. Peneo suspects a named individual and told the police, who keep their suspicions confidential while investigating.
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Peter Puneo
Jack Ice House
Peter
Jemon
Police
Farmers Arm For Chicken Thieves In Mercer County
Hickory township farmers, alarmed by chicken and cattle thefts, have armed themselves with shotguns. Nocturnal intruders are met with a warm reception if caught. Several farmers report losses of young stock believed to be stolen by South Sharon foreigners.
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Hickory Township
South Sharon
Mercer Dispatch
Labor notes from the International unions and relief efforts
The International Typographical Union meets in Boston on August 10 and the International Glove Workers Union in Detroit on August 4. Charleroi unions plan a hospital for injured members. The Woman's Suffrage League seeks labor support for political equity. The Western Federation of Miners reaffirms industrial unionism. Cigar makers in Minneapolis push a joint advertising plan with label cigar manufacturers. An amendment would allow twenty five year members to draw 300 from local death benefits. Bowery mission sent 1300 laborers to country districts to aid farmers with field work. A broader movement is anticipated.
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International Typographical Union
Boston
Mass
International Glove Workers’ Union of America
Detroit
Charleroi
Woman's Suffrage League of
New York City
Western Federation of Miners
Austria
Union Cigarmakers
Minneapolis, Minn
Cigarmakers’ Union
International Union
Free Labor Bureau
Bowery Mission
Canns Kidney Remedy Promoted For Liver And Kidney Relief
An advertisement extols cann s kidney remedy as a tonic for liver and kidney health. It links kidney and liver disorders to headaches dizziness and fatigue and claims the remedy provides immediate relief with physician prescribed formula. The product is marketed as guaranteed under pure food laws and sold at all druggists.
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Mather Bros. Co
Alaska Packers Association
San Francisco, California
Union National Bank
New Castle, PA
South Penna Oil Co
Jackson Harvest Home
Euwers
Ladies’ Suit and Dress Departments
Casey
Weil-Haskel
Ats Ee
Err Eeeee
Violet
Physicians Pharmacy
J. E. Duff
Mer
North Mill Street
Billy
LABOR
North Mill St
Pennsylvania
Atlantic City
New Cape May
Ocean Resorts
Pennsylvania LineTicket
Wess
G. B. Zahniser
Clendenin
Bell
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