King George Feared Bryan as U S Ambassador
London dispatch reports 1912 fears in King George's circle that President Wilson might name William Jennings Bryan ambassador to Britain. Sir Almeric Fitzroy diary notes the king's disturbance as Lord Morley and others considered Bryan’s possible posting to the Court of St James.
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International News Service
London
King George of
England
Wilson
William Jennings Girven
Court of St. James
Almeric Fitzroy
Almeric
Privy Council
Bryan
Sir Almeric
Ion
Lord Morely
United States
Mr. Bryan
Replevin suits seek two Maxwells in court action
Writs of replevin have been filed by the National Bond and Insurance Co. against J W Tight and B R Reed through attorney Roy M Jamison. The auto held by Enright is a Maxwell valued at 300 dollars and End’s car is a Maxwell valued at 500 dollars. Writs returnable the first Monday of October. Also a notice for Rachel Rebekah Lodge No 40 members to meet for the funeral of Sister Viney Ross, by the order of the Noble Grand.
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Court House
National Bond and Insurance Company
J. W W. Eniight
BR. D. Reed
Roy M. Jamison
Is J
Maxwell
Rachel Rebekah Lodge No
North Mill Street
La'slock
Viney Ross
Nobis Grand
Bertie Poplar
Return Home After Across Atlantic Trip
Mr and Mrs James Fishburn returned Thursday from a ten week visit to England Wales and France They stayed with his brothers in Sheffield and Gainsboro visited Wales London Cornwall Birmingham and other English locations They observed slow English employment about half the population The government dole was viewed as a mistake and some earners would make more refusing work Air travel was common with regular cheap routes London to Paris about two dollars He still prefers the United States and New Castle over England.
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James Fishburn
East
Washington Street
England
Wales
France
United States
Mr. Fishburn
Sheffield
Gainsboro
London
Cornwall
Birmingham
Fishburn
Paris
Bis Country
New Castle
Damages Asked For Horse Killed In Auto Crash
E. C. Chapman sues Arthur Prioletti for damages over a horse killed after being struck by a milk wagon on Croton avenue near the Pennsylvania crossing. The horse valued at 300 dollars and the wagon sustained damage. Claim states Prioletti drove recklessly and seeks 347 dollars.
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E. C. Chapman
Arthur Prioletti
Croton Avenue
Prioletti
Pennsylvania Crossing
Ulster Senator Dorman A Traveling Salesman
Belfast Aug 28 Ulster Senate member Robert Dorman a Socialist sits among millionaires yet draws unemployment benefits. He works as a traveling salesman but when out of work receives about 4 a week for himself and 1 a week for his wife from the Government. Those who seek to gather roses must not fear thorns.
Milady Wardrobe Complements and Fashion Goods
Advertises vests silk hose and undergarments including heavy quality Rayan Silk Vests with reinforced underarms self material straps and sizes 25 and 27. Also promotes a light cleansing massage cream for all skin types, cosmetics removal, finial touches, and a range of collar and cuff sets, Carter’s knit union suits, beaded and leather hand bags in fall colors with prices from 89 cents to 3.95 dollars.
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Rayan
Children's School Hose and Accessories Catalog Highlight
An old advertisement lists extra heavy graded children's hose up to size 1044, children's pouch style handbags with leather and metal frames, and little Miss handbags with change purses and mirrors. Also promoted are coats for toddlers in tweed and pongee, Virginia Lee Hats in velour and felt, a flowered hat box, and boys' blouses in madras, percale, and sateen in various ages and prices.
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Virginia Lee
Cascade Mattress Ad Listing Vintage Style
An old advertisement notes Cascade Mattress priced at 12 dollars 50 cents for Cascade all layer Felt Mattress weighing 50 pounds. Describes hand tailored construction with a full imperial roll edge and a cover of good grade Art Ticking.
Saturday Basement Store Sell Ing Items List
A compact sale listing shows numerous household goods and fabrics with prices. Items include flannel and linen fabrics priced per yard, chambray shirts for boys, apron dresses reduced below material cost, seamless sheets, heavy shirting flannel, aluminumware like dish pans and kettles, wash tubs with wringers, water pails and enamel combos, ironing and folding tables, all offered at discounted sale prices for a basement store outing.
Saturday Evening Specials Bargain List
Local ad lists discounts on rayon silk vests silk bandeaux woodbury facial soap as low as 16 to 45 cents many items including ribbon head bands sterling silver thimbles chiffon hose chamoisette gloves ladies and misses hats voile blouses children's dresses curtains rubber ribs athletic union suits gauze vests and naphtha soap pink satin baby bed spreads plus unbleached muslin and crepe fabrics.
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Woodbury’s
Men's Athletic Union
E and A Division Employes Enter Regional Meet
Emploees of the E and A division Pennsylvania railroad representing New Castle will compete in the Central Region field meet at Junction Park New Brighton Saturday. About 150 New Castle employees will travel by rail or motor to the fourth annual meet. Events include track and field, swimming, gyn club shoots and a large athletic program. A Cleveland special will stop en route to transport local workers to New Brighton. Local participants include Johnny Shields sprint star and Walter Koen aquatic star.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
New Castle
Junction Park
New Brighton
New Caalle
Cleveland
Johnny Shields
Walter Koen
Iub
Great Picture With An All Star Cast
A film at the Regent today or tomorrow features Eugene O'Brien Tom Sautchi Ben Alexander Mae Busch and Mildred Harris in Frivolous Sal. The lineup promises a lively showcase with a star studded cast and broad appeal for audience members seeking entertainment.
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Regent
Sal
Eugene O'Brien
Tom Sautchi
Ben Alexander
Mae Busch
Mildred Harris
Central region leads entry for Altoona meet at Cricket Field
Winoners of the meet tomorrow will represent the central region in the Pennsylvania statems most to be held at Altoona on September 19. Four divisions will be represented at the Unal meet of the season, namely central region, eastern division, eastern division, and Altoona division. It will be held at Cricket Field and will include all lines from New York to Chicago, St. Louis and Baltimore.
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I. & A. Divisio
New Brighton
Winoners
Pennsylvania
Altoona
Cricket Field
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Baltimore
Britain Refuses Aid in Husbands for Older Widows
London Aug 28 The British government plans a widows pension bill limiting pensions when a man over sixty marries, unless a child exists or they have five years of marriage. Colonel Freemantle warned against nurses using uniforms to gain husbands. Labourites attack the provision as cruel. John Wheatly decried Conservative drift from Christian ideals. Minaellen Wilkinson supported older men marrying, defending a path to marriage for elderly gentlemen.
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International News
London
Tol Gkeing
House of Commons
Freemantle
John Wheatly
Hedron
Minaellen Wilkinson
M. T
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Doper
Sam H. McGoun
King George
Bryca
J. Elder Bryan
Republi
Atlantic
Mrs. James Fishburn
Eis Tei
Lawrence Auto Co
Mercar Street
Charles Elton Blanchard
Salon
North Phelps St
Youngstown
Ohio
Milady
Carter
Georgette
The
Children’s
AU Aizes
Cascade Mattress
Jacquard Nursery
Chambray
Britain
Winick
North Liberty Street
Mahoningtown
Arlington and
East Washington Streets
Valley Queen
Uwleer
Blue Valley Creamery
Mercer County
Peck
West Washington Street
First Christian Church
East Long Avenue
Meh Street
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