Thaw Declared Bankrupt in Pittsburg Adjudication
Harry K. Thaw was formally adjudged a bankrupt by Referee W. R. Blair in Pittsburg. The timing of the first creditors meeting remains to be set, with a likely Pittsburgh appearance by Thaw within thirty days unless New York District Attorney W. T. Jerome intervenes.
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Harry K. Thaw
W. R. Blair
William T. Lindsey
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Blair
Thaw
W. T. Jerome
New York
Steel Team Blanks B and O Ball Club in Rain Shortened Game
The Carnegie Steel team defeated the B and O Railroad club 6 to 0 in five innings on steel mill grounds. Broadbent starred with two sensational catches as weather halted play. Stolen bases went to Samuels Bratchie Smith 2 McMillen Crill with Crill allowing three walks and Bradford three.
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The Musical Johns Made Decided Hit
Moravia street residents complained about two men named John Alscina and John Screp sy singing at 3 o clock in the morning. Police were summoned and the men were fined $5 each for practicing music without a license. The mayor warned them to stop or face further action by Sheriff Waddington.
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Rabies Quarantine Declared for Webb Town in New York
Utica August 12 by order of the state commissioner of agriculture Sheriff Klock quarantined the town of Webb in Herkimer county to halt rabies spread. Webb hosts many campers and their dogs with several biting incidents reported after a young woman was bitten.
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Return of Edna Harris Sparks Casual Evening Party
About 20 friends gathered Tuesday at the Harris home on McCleary Avenue and Sampson Street to celebrate Miss Edna Harris late two months vacation in Jeannette. Guests included William King Howard Geary Raymond Ramsey Fred Williamson Francis McDowell Ray Harris Harry Whyman Edna Harris Margaret Varley Belle Hogue Gertrude Powell Rae Samuel Sadie Harris with out of town visitors Florence Roberts Emma Hope Ella Hennesey Syracuse and Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe and Robert Williamson.
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Ray Harris
Harry Whyman
Margaret Varley
Belle Hogue
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Rae Samuel
Sadie Harris
Florence Roberts
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Syracuse
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Wrights Air Flight at Le Mans Sets Record Seven Minutes
Le Mans Aug 12 Wilbur Wright sails his aeroplane for seven minutes over the track with spectators noting the craft worked perfectly and he vows a longer public flight this week. Earlier in New York Henri Farman faces a lien dispute and plans to sail for France while pursuing claims against a St Louis firm.
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Pennsylvania passenger train wreck near Niles Ohio
Passenger train No. 236 on the Pennsylvania railroad line from Ashtabula to New Castle struck a freight car on a siding after a switch was left open by a hand car crew. All passengers escaped injury. three Ashtabula men were hurt, none fatally.
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Storms ruin tobacco crop near Northampton Massachusetts
Storms in the Northampton area damage about one hundred thousand dollars in tobacco fields. Other items note an actor lost near Beecher Falls Vermont, Cardinal Gibbons health improvement, ship collision off Charlotte harbor, and various official notices.
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Thirteen Hurt In Trolley Wreck In Detroit
A collision between Detroit Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor streetcars on Michigan Avenue injured 13 people on a single track after a misunderstanding caused the crash.
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Monster fire devastates Cacoey garage in Chicago
A blaze at the Cacoey garage and shops on 17th street and Indiana avenue destroyed 58 automobiles with damage around 400000 to 500000 dollars. Exploding overheated generator within a car ignited the flames as four autos were saved and homes nearby faced sparks and risk. Manager Charles A. Gregor valued the loss near half a million dollars.
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Man Kills Himself Using Laudanum 5
George W. Smith, 28, a West Side resident and brewer’s driver, died by self administered laudanum after arranging a bed and washboard in a cellar. His wife Annie and daughter Ethel returned to find him unconscious. he was later pronounced dead. Surviving relatives include his mother, a brother, and six sisters. Funeral Friday at 2 pm with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Jacob Smith
Gibson Shelar
Niles
Ohio
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William Smith
Youngstown
Harry Steiner
Thomas Clark
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New Castle
George Smith
Greenwood Cemetery
Campers Lose Watch and Other Articles at Neshannock Camp
Archie Honeywell and fellow campers report theft at their Neshannock creek camp. A thief entered the tent, stole Honeywell’s watch and his brother’s shoes, and left the scene after changing footwear nearby. The camp, run by Dickson's hardware clerks, featured nights in camp and day work with a caretaker. A silk sale highlight appears in the August adjustment sale.
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Probate records list numerous estate final accounts
The Register of Wills in Lawrence County Pa announces the September 9, 1908 confirmation hearing for numerous final and partial accounts of executors administrators and guardians for residents of New Castle Ellwood City Shenango and nearby townships. Names include Maxwell Kerr Leslie Kelly Riley Simpson McCasline Wilkinson Weddell Love Paden Sager Martin S J Britton Ann Dugan Holmes Broadbent Magee Rhodes Reynolds Hopper Williams and Robingson among others with filing dates from May to August 1908.
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Plaingrove Township
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Lewis Kerr
New Castle
James H. Leslie
John Kelly
Henry Leslie
Clyde V. Riley
Zacaria Tindel
Shenango Township
Emma M. Simpson
William H. Simpson
Wylie McCasline
Maggie E. Brant
Margaret Wilkinson
George Wilkinson
Big Beaver Township
Elizabeth C. Weddell
Lawrence BE. Weddell
Webster M. Weddell
North Beaver Township
Thomas Love
Levi Kariher
James A. Gardner
Isaiah N. Johnston
Slipperyrock Township
Joseph W. Humphrey
Ann Dugan
Ellwood City
F. A. Holmes
John P. Holmes
Wilmington Township
Brooks Broadbent
C. T.a
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George T. McCarthy
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Kerr
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T. P. Williams
Catherine Williams
Matthew and
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Lougs Piccarilla
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Jane Callear
Second Ward
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J. Will Mitchell
City of New Castle
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A. Eakin
Register
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Pennsylvania
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Lawrence
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Speeding Boston Philanthropist Dies In Auto Crash
J Montgomery Sears son of Joshua M Sears a prominent Boston lawyer and social figure died in Providence after an early morning crash on the Apponaug road. His chauffeur George Saunders was seriously hurt when a tire burst on a sharp curve causing the car to turn turtle.
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Paglia Not Officer of Italian Society in Lawrence County
Tom Augostine, an officer of the House of Savoia society, states that Paglia was never president of any Italian society in Lawrence County. Augostine says Paglia has claimed to outsiders that he is president.
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Lawrence County
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Trainmen Demand Restored Annual Pass Privileges
In Pittsburg on August 12 members of the Order of Railroad Conductors and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen protest a recent order that revoked all annual passes. The grievance committee of both unions has filed the issue with railway officials.
P. M. B. L. Assn Election Notice in New Castle
The annual election of officers for the People's Mutual Building and Loan Association of New Castle Pa will be held at the association office 612 Pittsburg street on Saturday August 15 1908 polls open 7 pm to 9 pm C W Fenton Secretary
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Cheshire Oil and Gas Company Placed in Receiver Hands
The Cheshire Oil and Gas company was placed in receivership following two damage suits filed by Citizens' Trust company of Trenton for 103000 and a suit against President C. R. Richardson of New York for 351500. Dave Harris and wife departed Walnut street for an extended trip to Detroit and other Great Lakes locations.
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Citizens’ Trust Company
Trenton
N. J
C. R. Richardson
New York
Dave Harris
Walnut Street
Detroit
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