Pennsylvanians Past And Present: William Allen's Legacy
Frederick A. Godcharley chronicles William Allen of Philadelphia born 1704 and his roles as mayor, chief justice, and founder of Allentown. The piece tracks his public career, lands, loyalties, and family, including Mount Airy and Trout Hall, with notes on his sons and shifting political stances.
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William Allen
Allentown
Wiliam Allen
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
William
Mary Budd Allen
Ireland
London
Assembly
Allen
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons
Hall of Assembly
Cumberland County
Benjamin Franklin
College of Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Hospital
Benjamin West
Tha‘new Town
James Allen
Colonies
Council of Safety
Great Britain
England
Mount Airy
John
Andrew
Congress
James
Trout Hall
Stll
Lehigh County
Justic
St. Clair
Improvements Under Way In Grove City Pennsylvania
Grove City council awards two contracts to improve Highland byways and Filer alley brickwork. Plans include a remodel of the East Main street city building to house burgess and town offices for water and electric utilities. Work aims to provide multiple offices in a vacated power plant site near Lawrence foundry.
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Grove City
Itary
West Main Street
Rebekah Street
Abe Russel
Joly
J. C. Ketler
George Bratn
Stove City
East Main Street
Burgess
Water’ W and
Electric Light Companies
Lawrence Foundry
Trig
McConaghy Seeks Re election As Ellbssood Tax Collector
Political advertisement endorses T A E McConaghy for reelection as Ellbssood Borough tax collector. It cites his card system, prior service as county gen or and school director in Snott township, and claim of a square deal and constitutional rights. It argues voters should renew his term based on experience and public service.
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Ellbssood
McConaghy
Snott Township
Harmony Employes Picnic At Moose Country Club
Harmony Short Line employes hold their sixth annual outing at the Moose Country Club Graham Station on Harmony Line Friday August 7 1925. The committee arranged novel ties for children and a program including races a baseball game tug of war and dancing for the evening. L Wildman chairs the amusements committee and H G Backmann chairs the refreshments committee working to ensure a successful event. Seattle doctor warns many have died from kissing. We say maybe there are more dying to be kissed.
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Harmony Short Line
Moose Country Club
Graham
Harmony
L. Wildman
H. G. Backmann
Seattle
Boy Scout News From Camp With New Arrivals
A surprise guest troop arrived at the scout camp Monday morning and quieted quickly after taps. Hut Champions led by James Malonay and others scored 96 for inspection honors, as Scouts prepare for the county meet at John Wi Phillips Camp on August 15. Swimming tests progress, baseball and volleyball games proceed, campfire honors given, and Fire Chief Lynn planned to address fire drills plans tonight.
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Blumer. Williams
Scamp
James Malonay
Orland Hartman
Jeag Culaluca
Thomas Riney
Ralph F. Davia
John Wi. Phillips
Taonor League
The
Wien Washes
Sillman
Maloney
Herbert
Hartman
Sprinker
Lemmar
McKim
Alexander
Baston
Dumbells
Kwiat
Florell
Grim
Cataluca
Fisher
Switzer
Drake
Riney
Fiorelli
Rudolph
Pearson
McConnell
McCombs
Davis
Ward
Chas. Lynn
Mr. Howard
Jews to Raise 15 Million for Relief and Settlement Plans
A nationwide conference of American Jewish leaders will meet in Philadelphia on September 12 and 13 to decide relief efforts for European and Palestinian co religionists. The plan centers on settling 100,000 Jews as farmers in Russia by 1927, with an estimated 15 million dollars needed to fund the program.
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Israel
Philadelphia
Europe
Palestine
Russia
Predictions of climate control and future wonders
The article cites A M Low predicting broad heat broadcast to northern regions requiring more inhabitable space for earth’s inhabitants. It also foresees electrical trays diverting rain clouds to deserts to create blooms akin to moist areas. The text contains editoral comments about fashion and a chorus girl marriage.
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North Pole
Earth
A. M. Low
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