Clean-up push in Pittsburgh council graft case gains momentum
Pittsburgh December briefing reports A. Leo Weil says evidence supports more arrests in the councilman graft probe. District Attorney Blakley away this week delaying action. Rumors tie Pennsylvania Railroad and other firms to financing anti graft efforts and upcoming rapid transit projects to advance ordinances.
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Pittsburg
Blakley
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg Railways Company
John F. Klein
Craig Street
Fatal clash over injunctions at Stearns coal town
In Stearns Whitley county Kentucky deputies and miners clashed while serving a temporary injunction on a strike at Stearns Coal Company. Three men were killed including a deputy marshal and a miner. several others wounded as a hotel burned amid gunfire. The trouble began when miners refused the injunction and barricaded in a hotel.
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Somersnht
Stearns
Whitley County
U. S
G. Sharp
Law
John Mullins
Rockcastle
Richard Ross
Tate
Ryan
Captain Sharp
Deaths of the Day George W Campbell
George W Campbell a well known blacksmith died at 166 Butler Avenue Christmas morning after about a week with paralysis He was 57 born August 19 1851 in Lawrence County He leaves wife and several children and siblings Funeral at 230 Sunday at 166 Butler Avenue with internment at Oak Park Cemetery William Edwards mentioned with address 15 Hast Long Ave
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George W. Campbell
Butler Avenue
Mr. Campbell
Lawrence County
Joseph
Elizabeth Smith Campbell
Archibald K
Harry W. Jefferies
Harvey Shaw
Pittsburg
Clarence
Hazel
Norman
Ruth
John Campbell
Emma Foltz
Charles Campbell
Catherine Stillings
Jesse Campbell
Oak Park Cemetery
January Sale On Muslin Underwear At Boggs Buhl
The ad promotes a January sale at Boggs & Buhl on the North Side of Pittsburgh offering discounted muslin underwear. It claims to clear out soiled or mussed stock including petticoats night gowns chemises drawers corset covers and combination suits for women and children with prices described as deeply underpriced.
Death of Local Tin Mill Worker Edward Affected Family
Edward, a 26 year old tin mill worker and resident of this city for ten years, died at New Castle hospital after a six week illness. He attended the First Baptist church and belonged to the Modern Woodmen of America. Survived by his mother and six siblings, his body will be shipped to Stoneboro for interment. Funeral services are planned Sunday at 9 PM at the family residence 15 East Long Avenue.
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Nue
New Castle Hospital
Mercer County
First Baptist Church
Modern Woodmen of America
Edwards
Harry
Walter Allen
Franklin
John
New Jersey
John Nilson
Cheswick
James Richards
James
Pennsylvania Road
Stoneboro
East Long Avenue
Wigley Infant Buried at Valley View Cemetery
Mr and Mrs Walter Wigley of Willow Grove mourn the death of their infant son. The child was buried Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock at Valley View cemetery.
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Walter Wigley
Willow Grove
Valley View Cemetery
Husband jailed on complaint of wife
James Baskerfield was committed to jail Thursday by Alderman W H Crabill on a charge of non support and surety of the peace. The charges were made by his wife Elizabeth who says Baskerfield threatened her when she asked for money. He will have a hearing next week.
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James Baskerfield
W. H. Crabill
Elizabeth
Baskerfield
Arm strong held on embezzlement warrant in Erie
John D Arm strong, allegedly wanted for bank embezzlement in Pittsburg, was held today before Alderman J S Scheer in 5000 bail for appearance in U S court in February, according to United Press.
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United Press
Erie
John D. Armstrong
Pittsburg
J. 5. Scheer
U. S. Court
Water Company Notice on Water Closets and Plumbing Licenses
The Sew City Water Company forbids non tank pattern water closets and requires licensed plumbers for any service pipe or water main work. Unlicensed persons performing installation or removal of fixtures will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
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Water Company
Sew' Cisum Water Company
Booker's Tuskegee talk sparks home ownership tale
At a Tuskegee conference, Mrs Lucy Nelson of Dadeville recounts swapping a puppy for a pig that grew into a 40 acre paid farm and home. Booker T Washington uses the tale to urge self help and enterprise among Black Americans.
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Ala
Booker T. Washington
Lucy Nelson
Dadeville
Washington
Mr. Washington
New York Times
The Gentle Sex Again Fares Dispute Ends With Two Payments
A humorous scene unfolds as two women quarrel over paying fares. The blue woman insists on paying first, the brown woman protests, confusion over a penny and a dime leads to both women ultimately paying. Homeward, the blue woman mocks the stinginess of the other, while the brown woman jokes about being forced to pay both fares.
Conscientious Workman at Cramp Yard Honors Duty
Charles H. Cramp recalls a skilled caulker named Brown who rose from Cramp shipyards to a navy yard post. Brown, from a three generation Cramp family, refused pay for days not worked, insisting on earning wages only for actual labor and not robbing the government.
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Union League of Philadelphia
Charles H. Cramp
Brown
Cramp
Navy Yard
Cramps
Taft Plans to Limit Interstate Commerce Commission
President elect Taft begins detailing a plan to shrink ICC powers over railways and transfer curtailed duties to the Bureau of Corporations in the Department of Commerce and Labor. He would seek legislation to make ICC powers quasi judicial while the Bureau handles investigations and disputes for commission review.
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United Press
Augusta
Taft
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bureau of Corporations
Department of Commerce and Labor
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Bureau
Commission
Rebels Fire on Officials in Unhappy Russia
In a Moscow villa on Elk Island near the river, revolutionists clashed with police killing Baron Cotte and Colonel Muraki. Troops secured the area today as casualties remained uncertain though several rebels were reported slain.
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Russia
United Press
Moscow
Baron Cotte
Secret
Muraki
Elk Island
Prominent Librarian Dies After City Crash
George C. Hurlbut librarian for the American Geographical Society died at Presbyterian hospital from a skull fracture suffered when a taxicab he rode in was hit by a fast trolley car. His daughter Miss Hlone Hurlbut remains in critical condition and is not expected to survive.
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United Press
New York
George C. Hurlbut
American Geographical Society
Presbyterian Hospital
Hlone Hurlbut
Poor & Co. Files for Creditors’ Benefit in New York
Henry Poor operating as H. W. Poor & Co. at 33 Wall Street assigned today for the benefit of creditors. He publishes Poor's Manuel of Railroads, serves as president of the Postal Telegraph Company of Texas, and is a director of M. K. & T. railroad.
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New York
Henry Poor
H. W. Poor & Co
Wall Street
Poor
Auditor's Notice in Mc Candless v Crescent Lumber Co case
The court of common pleas of Lawrence County Pennsylvania appoints Robert L. Wallace as auditor to pass on receiver exceptions restate accounts and distribute remaining balance. Hearing set January 7 1909 at 10 AM in New Castle at 402 403 Lawrence Savings Trust Building for all interested parties to attend.
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Crescent Lumber and Construction’ Company
Court of Common Pleas
Lawrence County
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J. Norman Martin
Robert L. Wallace
Lawrence Savings & Trust Building
New Castle
Dee
Benjamin C. Rhodes
Sarah J. Rhodes
Walnut St
James W. Rhodes
District Court of the United States
Herman Lewis
Washington Couny
Pittsburg
William T. Lindsey
New Castle Forge Stockholders Meeting Notice
The board calls a stockholders meeting at the New Castle general office on Tuesday January 26 1909 at 2 30 p m. The purpose is to elect a board of directors hear reports transact business and vote on increasing capital stock from 300000 to 450000 with preference for principal and dividend.
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New Castle
Dalzell backs George T Oliver for U S Senate
Congressman John Dalzell withdraws from the race to succeed P C Knox and urges the election of George T Oliver as U S senator. The action was disclosed in a December 26 letter from Dalzell to Oliver in Pittsburg Pennsylvania.
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United Press
Pittsburg
John Dalzell
P. C. Knox
U. S. Senate
George T. Oliver
Dalzell
Oliver
Senator Penrose's Father Dies in Philadelphia
Dr. Richard A. F. Penrose father of U. S. Senator Boies Penrose died at his Philadelphia residence after several weeks of illness.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Richard A. F. Penrose
U. S
Boies Penrose
Tax visiting stars to fund Australian art schools
A Melbourne Table Talk argues visiting international stars should be taxed heavily when touring Australia. Proceeds would support Australian artists by funding art schools and scholarships, sustaining the country's cultural scene amid hardship and neglect.
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Australia
Melbourne
Why the Kettle Sings Explained
The water begins to heat and bubbles form at the kettle bottom. They rise and burst as the water grows hotter. When boiling begins, hundreds of bubbles burst on the surface producing the singing sound.
Original Work Needed to Advance Architecture
The author argues reviving old building styles or copying past works does not advance architecture. True progress requires new, original designs rather than imitation of earlier masters. Painters study by copying, but copying pictures cannot establish a painter's reputation. similarly, architecture requires genuine innovation.
Midnight Joy Ride Sparks Family Feud in Air Trip
A rich heir and a chorus girl clash during a nocturnal air voyage. The dispute risks scandal for the wealthy family. The dialogue hints at sharp social tensions and a potential public fallout from private missteps.
Paris Post Office rolls linoleum to pull dropped letters
In a Paris postal experiment an endless linoleum belt carries electricity to attract and lift letters from drop boxes. The system uses a charged surface to pull mail onto the moving conveyor, enabling faster pickup.
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Paris
Solomon’s Baby Judgment Cited in School Yarn
A Sunday school tale has a child recounting King Solomon’s famed judgment when two women argued over a baby. The punchline rests on Solomon’s wisdom as he proposed splitting the child to reveal the true mother.
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Mary
King Solomon
Yessum
Old Gobbler’s Red Face Stuns Tom in Orchard
After observing a turkey for several minutes Tommy shouts in astonishment to his mother. He notes the gobbler has his fan up for half an hour and his face remains as red as ever, a curious sight in the yard.
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Tommy
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Reward Claim
One hundred dollar reward offered for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by Walding Kinnan Marvin, wholesale druggists of Toledo. F J Cheney & Co. advertise internal remedy that acts on blood and mucus surfaces. Testimonials free, service per bottle. Also available Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Whalesale Druggists
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