Every Citizen May Be Soldier Bill Proposed by Taft
A bill recommended by the president would make every male citizen aged 18 to 45 liable for military service and capable of joining the nation’s armed forces. It creates a flexible volunteer army during war, proportional to state populations, alongside the regular army and national guard.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Regular Army
National Guard
Volunteer Army
Taft
Howard Noragon Promoted in Erie & Ashtabula Division
Notices posted in the city announce Howard Noragon of Beeret is promoted from car ran to assistant ster in the Erie and Ashtabula division of the Pennsylvania. F A Queer death reshuffled officials. A G Murphy gains charge of all yards. Noragon leads road men. Noragon starts on return from vacation in about two weeks.
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Howard Noragon
Beeret
Car
Erie& Ashtabula
Pennsylvania
Ster
F. A. Queer
A. G. Murphy
Queer
Noragon
Murphy
Postgraduate Study Plans of School Principal
Prof. G. C. Dickson, principal, plans a postgraduate course at the university next summer. He will be joined by Mrs. Dickson in Chicago after the school year ends, while she spends the winter in California with friends.
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G. C. Dickson
University of
Chicago
Mr McKee’s Unusual Offer on Dr Howard's Specific
Mr McKee offers Dr Howard's Specific for constipation and dyspepsia at half price 25 cents a bottle. He guarantees satisfaction and cites quick introductory sale as incentive. The doctor’s product previously sold at 60 cents a bottle with full guarantee.
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Mr. McKee
Dr. Howard
Tariff Revision Talks Between Taft and Cannon
Washington reports a high level conference between President Taft and Speaker Cannon to decide on tariff revision. Taft pushes for broad downward changes while Cannon fears radical shifts, with future White House and cabinet discussions shaping the administration's approach.
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Cannon
Taft
United Press
Washington
Joseph G. Cannon
Ise
Joe
White House
Are After Higher Classification Are After Higher Classification
The American Baseball Association and the Eastern League seek higher classification and more privileges but the issue may wait until the January meeting of the National Baseball Commission. The 31 minor leagues oppose the move amid planned delays. Detroit Tigers win 1908 American League pennant as directors review club books. John F Kilfoyle, Cleveland club president, arrives for AL stockholders meeting.
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United Press
New York
American Baseball Association
Eastern League
National Baseball Commission
American Association
Detroit “Tigers
John F. Kilfoyle
Cleveland Club
Pope Blesses President Elect Taft in Vatican Welcome
The pope blessed President Elect Taft and his family in Rome today in a public audience with Archbishop Glennon of St. Louis present. Glennon delivered Taft’s cordial Catholic greetings, and the pontiff also received a Vatican gold medal from the St. Louis exposition. The pope’s doctors advise fewer public audiences henceforth.
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United Press
Rome
Dec
Taft
J. J. Glennon
St. Louis
Glennon
Mr. Taft
Vatican
Sheatz to oppose Penrose for US Senate seat
State Treasurer John O. Sheatz declares he will accept leadership against Boies Penrose for the United States Senate. He will not withdraw his name unless requested by his backers and expresses readiness to stand firm if chosen, citing past discouragement but possible favorable outcomes.
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John O. Sheatz
Boles Penrose
Pittsburgh Post
Boies Penrose
United States Senate
Sheatzas
Penrose
Sheatz
Harrisburg
United States
General Assembly
Erie Has Entry Into Pittsburg
Boston December 9 reports plans for reorganizing the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railroad into a three way holding by Baltimore and Ohio Chesapeake and Ohio and the Erie. The Erie will gain entry into Pittsburg via the B and O while Chesapeake and Ohio secures a Chicago line and B and O uses CH&D tracks to Toledo.
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Boston
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad
George W. Perkins
Baltimore & Ohio, Chesapeake & Ohio
Erie
Pittsburg
Baltimore & Ohio
Chesapeake and Ohio
Chicago
Cincinnati
Hamilton & Dayton
Toledo
De Padre to sue for false arrest over forged check claim
Roger De Padre settled with Paul Fazzoni yesterday by paying the $30 check to end a dispute over alleged forgery. De Padre plans to sue for damages claiming the charge was a blow to his evangelist work and that the check is genuine. He asserts persecution due to his religious beliefs.
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Roger de Padre
Paul Fazzoni
de Padre
Fazzoni
Evangelist
Helping Hand Class Elects Officers at Central Presbyterian
The Helping Hand class of Central Presbyterian Sunday school held its annual election of officers Tuesday evening. Officers named were President Edward E. Kendall, Vice President Mrs I B Griffith, Secretary Ira Kerr, Treasurer A C Hanna, Leader John B Haley. The relief committee includes Mrs Ira Kerr, Mrs Edward E Kendall, James S Young, M A Reed and W H Britton. The committee reported $92.98 expended for relief, 125 pieces of clothing distributed, and 20 families provided with Thanksgiving baskets.
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Central Presbyterian Sunday School
Edward E. Kendall
I. B. Griffith
Eira Kerr
A. C. Hanna
John B. Haley
Ira Kerr
James S. Young
M. A. Reed
W. H. Britton
Cases Argued Before Court This Morning
Judge Porter presided as multiple cases were argued. Mary O Robb v Van Horn seeks non suit removal. Isaac Cohen v Pittsburg and Western R R aims at costs. Mary E Mumbaugh v Locomotive Engineers Mutual Life and Accident Insurance seeks amendment and funds in court. Shipley Massingham v Scott Paisley seeks judgment for lack of sufficient defense affidavit. Sadie Pollock v Enos Anderson seeks to open judgment.
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Porter
Mary O. Robb
George H. van Horn
Isaac Cohen
Pittsburg & Western Railroad Company
Mary E. Mumbaugh
Locomotive Engineers’ Mutual Life and Accident Insurance Association
Shipley-Massingham Company
Scott Paisley
Sadie BE. Pollock
Enos W. W. Anderson
Conference at Epworth Church Sets Salaries
The first regular quarterly conference of the year at Epworth Church was held Tuesday evening. District Superintendent T. W. Douglas presided. Little business of note occurred. The pastor's salary was set at $1,500 with parsonage same as in prior years.
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Epworth Church
T. W. Douglas
Police Lose Track in Seek for Kidnapped Children Parents
Youngstown police efforts to locate the missing children and their parents from the Glenwood home have lapsed with little progress reported. Local authorities continue the investigation, seeking leads and monitoring whereabouts of those involved.
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Youngstown
Glenwood
Martin Gantz School Still Out
The Martin Gantz school building remains without heat as repairs continue. Workers to midnight tried to fix the heating system but conditions worsened last night making duration unknown.
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Martin Gantz
Amputation Surgery For Local Woman Given As Last Resort
Mrs William S Caldwell of 14 Florence Avenue was taken to Shenango Valley hospital this afternoon to undergo an amputation of the left leg. She has suffered a chronic malady for years and the operation is a final effort to save her life.
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Williams. Caldwell
Florence Avenue
Shenango Valley Hospital
Mather Bros. Co Watches Promote Leadership Line
Mather Bros. Co. asserts leadership in watches and invites customers to view their line before buying. Located at 113 East Washington Street, market presence emphasized in a brief trade notice.
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Mather Bros. Co.’s Watches
Mather Bros. Co
East Washington Street
Mon
Evangelist and Singer Arrive for Grace M. E. Services
Rev. Bernard the evangelist arrived with Captain Ford of the Salvation Army to Grace M. E. church for a week of services. They perform with guitar accompaniment and led a large, receptive congregation Tuesday evening. The services will continue for some time.
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Bernard
Grace M. E
Captain Ford
Salvation Army
Church Unity Seen at Hillman Street After Sermon Clash
In Youngstown a split looms at Hillman Street Christian Church as the pastor denounces card playing in a strong sermon. Many women members belong to card clubs, raising concern over church harmony.
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Hillman Street
George McBride 80 Dies at West Middlesex Home
George McBride aged 80 is reported dead at his residence in West Middlesex. The brief obituary notes his age and location with no further details provided.
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George McBride
West Middlesex
Community honors Rev and Mrs Adams farewell reception planned
New Wilmington church hosts a farewell reception for Rev C C Adams and his wife after their Westminster College graduation and upcoming mission assignment. Adelphic Society at Westminster plans a minstrel show with orchestra and vocal music after the holidays. A water main leak caused a temporary famine downtown, now repaired. Local clubs hold joint Young Men and Women Christian associations meeting, with Miss Marie Martin addressing U P mission work.
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First United Presbyterian Church
C. C. Adams
Adelphic Literary Society of Westminster
Heckathorne-Gibson
Young Men's
Young Women's Christian Associations
College Chapel
U. P
Marie Martin
India
R. W. Thompson
S. N. Watt
Pittsburg
George Robinson
J. A. Henderson
Youngstown
Benton McFarland
Oby
Water Street
Alameda Literary Society
Philo Hall
Neal Bennett
Edith Moore
New Castle
Kings Daughters
Second United Presbyterian Church
Mary Shaffer
H. J. Harrington
William Butler
Bank Hall
Sandy Lake
Youngstown teen admits to a dozen robberies police say
Tom Evans aged 19 was arrested in New Castle and is reported to have confessed to twelve robberies to authorities in Youngstown.
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Tom Evans
Youngstown
New Castle
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T. V. A. Maloy
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James Carton
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