Kern 15 Made Running Mate of Commoner Bryan
John Worth Kern of Indiana selected as William Jennings Bryan’s running mate as the Democratic ticket to face Taft and Sherman. Delegates depart for home with plans to visit Lincoln and Bryan. Kern to confer with the Commoner Sunday or Monday if health allows.
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Denver Corp
John Worth Kern
Indiana
William Jennings Bryan
Taft
Sherman
Kern
Bryan
John W. Kern
Charles A. Towne
New York
Archibald McNeil
Connecticut
Clark Howell
Georgia
Thomas Taggart
Joseph Foulk
Missouri
Roger Sullivan
Alabama
Porto Rico
Fairview
Lincoln
Oil City Sees Proliferation of Town Lot Oil Wells
Oil City reports a surge of town lot oil wells drilled near residential blocks. Three small wells completed within 150 feet of homes prompt protests as nitro glycerin is used to stimulate production. Shooters receive a $25 fine, but drilling continues. council may seek an ordinance allowing imprisonment in addition to fines.
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Oil City
Vorys and Taft Peacefest In Session at Hot Springs
Hot Springs Virginia July 11 Ohio figures arrive with a peace message from Vorys after backing Hitchcock. Taft praises Vorys and says he will manage Ohio operations near the candidate. Dover ends opposition to Hitchcock as talks continue with Sheldon and Treas urer, with money gathering planned in New York. Burton Smoot and Ellis are in London Paris for money and waterways data while Taft readies actions and timeline.
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Vorys
Taft
Hot Springs
Foraker
United Press
White House
Mitted
Wall Street
New York
Dover
Metropolis
Hager
Burton
Ohio
Smoot
Utah
Europe
National Monetary Commission
London
Paris
National Waterways Commission
Wade Ellis
Cincinnati
John A. Stewart
New York State League of Republican Clubs
Owen Oliver
Washington
Wm J Bryan May Visit New Castle
New Castle Democrats await word from Democratic Chairman Good after the Denver convention on Bryan visiting New Castle in the campaign. Bryan last spoke here in 1902 at the opera house under the Preas club. His Ohio tour may include this city, but no firm plan is set.
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New Castle
Good
Denver
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Opera House
Preas Club
Ohio
Union church service opens Sunday in city
The North Jefferson street group of churches including First Presbyterian First United Presbyterian and First Methodist will share evening services through July and August. The first joint service is tomorrow at First United Presbyterian with Dr. E. E. Higley delivering the sermon. Chautauqua vesper services continue at Central Presbyterian for 45 minutes. Rev J Elmer Campbell invites men to omit coats at the evening service.
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North Jefferson Street
First Presbyterian
First United Presbyterian
First Methodist
First United Presbyterian Church
E. E. Higley
First Methodist Church
Central Presbyterian Church
J. Elmer Campbell
Third U. P. Church
No Message Yet in Serge Case
Petition batch reaches Governor Stuart for Rosario Serge with no word yet from the governor at press time. Activists remain hopeful for another respite as Rev. Father DeMito visits Serge in jail and notes his hopeful resolve despite facing possible execution.
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Serge
Stuart
Rosario Serge
Father DeMito
Ketchell and Kelly Set July 31 World Middleweight Fight
San Francisco July 11 Articles signed for a July 31 world middleweight title bout between Stanley Ketchell the claimant and Hugo Kelly of Chicago. The 20 round fight could lead Ketchell to challenge Tommy Burns for the heavyweight title if he wins.
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United Press
San Francisco
Stanley Ketchell
Hugo Kelly
Chicago
Ketchell
Kelly
Tommy Burns
Death Notices for Blake, Eagan and Mitcheltree
Death records list William Blake age 79 of South Mill street Annie Eagan age 48 of Villa Marie and Lavina Mitcheltree age 76 of 309 Madison avenue.
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William Blake
South Mill Street
Annie Eagan
Villa Marie
Lavina Mitcheltree
Madison Avenue
Miss Myrtle Hughes Leads First Lap in News Contest
The contest lists Miss Myrtle Hughes as leading the first lap with a strong showing and many paid subscriptions. District by district tallies show Miss Estella Allen of Volant as champ vote getter with substantial coupon votes and ongoing new entries.
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Myrtle Hughes
Estella Allen
Volant
Iinterest Keen
Glidden Tour Routs 106 Miles Through Hills With Two Women Rallying
United Press reports the Glidden tourist run from Pittsburgh to Bedford Springs began with 55 cars at 7 am. D. Lewis led the pilot car while a second car carried confetti. Mrs. Andrew Cuneo and Mrs. E W Sherley drive two of the women’s cars and impress with quick times. Thousands lined the route as the planned seven hour run commenced.
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United Press
Pittsburg
Schenley
Bedford Springs
Grant Boulevard
E. L. Ferguson
D. Lewis
Hower
Lewis
Burgess Arthur Stuart
Wilkinsburg
Pennsylvania
Andrew Cuneo
E. W. Sherley
Jamestown
N. Y
Flames Devour Ozulumma Oil Field in Tampico Blaze
A massive fire in the Ozulumma oil field near Tampico destroys over 1 million dollars of oil and drives flames hundreds of feet high. Witnesses report subterranean feeding of the lake of burning oil, with the blaze heard 25 miles away and seen 200 miles offshore. The field is owned by Lewis Emery and the Pennsylvania Oil company. machinery worth 250 thousand dollars has also burned.
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United Press
Tampico
Mex
Ozulumma
Gulf Coast
Lewis Emery
Bradford
Pennsylvania Oil Company
Pittsburg
Missionary Rev Robb to Speak at Local Church
Rev J K Robb, a missionary to China, will preach Sunday morning and evening at the Reformed Presbyterian church where Rev J C Martin serves as pastor. He discusses mission work in China and the church supports a Tak Hing Chau missionary. Robb has been near Canton for seven years and is well known locally.
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J. K. Robb
China
Reformed Presbyterian Church
J. C. Martin
Tak Hing Chau
Scaffold Refusal Delays Two Executions
Venango county authorities have had their application for a scaffold refused as the hanging date for Mike Holka at Franklin coincides with the planned execution of Rosario Serge. Sheriff Williams of Franklin arranged with Erie county officials to use their scaffold if respites do not arrive, meaning Holka and Serge may be hanged at about the same hour.
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Mike Holka
Franklin
Rosario Serge
Venango County
Lawrence County
Williams
Erie County
Holka
Serge
Sheath Skirt Demonstration Draws Crowds in City
Miss Sophia Tucker wears a black sheath skirt during a Washington Street demonstration at Charles W. Nolan's show window. The crowd blocked sidewalks and traffic while News staff observed, noting the attire caused no real offense and the scene was more fascinating than shocking.
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Sophia Tucker
Washington Street
Leslie
Charles W. Nolan
Miss Tucker
Mystery Reward Payment in Duff Murder Case
An air of mystery surrounds the $500 reward offered by county commissioners for the Duff murder. Some money has reportedly been paid, but the recipient is unknown. officials say disclosure could endanger the informer due to the Black Hand. The balance awaits a court order next Monday.
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Squire William Duff
Autoists Deny Neglect Charge After Wayne Township Crash
An auto party denies claims of neglect in a Wayne township crash. They assert they complied with meeting the vehicle law, provided care to the injured woman with a nurse, and that the woman was kept in the car until a man was hired to haul her home. The driver reportedly admitted fault.
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Wayne Township
Farmers Country
Free Postage on Pension Vouchers for Veterans
Veterans will be surprised as pension vouchers must be returned to government offices before quarter end. For the first time, pension papers will be mailed back to department headquarters as franked matter, replacing the previous requirement to buy stamps.
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United States
Department
Fashion Furore Over Dainty Sheath Skirt Continues
Report notes Miss Tucker entering The News office with the sheath skirt fully buttoned and appearing tame, contrasting with fashion journals. the discussion continues on the sixth page.
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Tucker
Villa Marie Nun Dies at Villa Marie Near New Bedford
Annie Eagan known as Sister M. Angela died Friday morning at Villa Marie near New Bedford after a long illness. She was 48, born in this city, long time Villa Marie resident, music teacher, survived by a brother and two sisters. Funeral services set for Sunday at 7 30 at Villa Marie conducted by Father Franche.
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Annie Eagan
M. Angela
Villa Marie
New Bedford
St. Alexis Hospital
Cleveland
John H
Margaret Eagan
Angela
Ashtabula
John J. Eagan
Julia
John G. Todd
Mt. Vernon
Mary
Samuel Copper
Detroit
Franche
Arm Crushed Between Cars Amputated at Hospital
J. H. McElroy a Western Allegheny railroad employee of Kaylor Pa suffered a severe arm crush Friday evening when his arm was caught between two cars. He was rushed to a local hospital in Dunn and Rice's ambulance and the arm was amputated above the elbow. He is 20 years old and resting easily.
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J. H. McElroy
Western Allegheny Railroad
Kaylor
Trolley Co Securing Rights of Way to Build Line City
Charles Strawhecker of Zelienople, head of the New Castle and Beaver Falls Electric Street Railway, reports progress on securing rights of way from Wampum through Newport Moravia West Pittsburg to South New Castle and Terrace Avenue in the city. He notes bond financing difficulties are easing and work could begin soon with ties planned by early fall.
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Wampum
Newport
Moravia
West Pittsburg
South New Castle Borough
City
Terrace Ave
Charles Strawhecker
Zelienople
New Castle
Beaver Falls
Strawhecker
Beaver
New County Bridge
Pleasant Valley Hollow
Schweikert
Eli Gaston
Morris Street
Terrace Avenue
Beaver Street
Phillips Place
St. Vitus’ Church
South Jefferson Street
Pennsylvania Engineering Works
Taylor Township
South New Castle
Mr. Strawhecker
Dr Roscamp to Preach at Sharon Episcopal
Rev R G Roscamp D D will officiate at St John s Episcopal Sharon Sunday both morning and evening in the absence of the rector Dr F J Mallet.
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DR. Roscamp
Sharon
R. G. Roscamp
D. D
St. John’s Episcopal du Sharon
F. J. Mallet
Orangemen Celebrate Battle of the Boyne in New Castle
More than 3 000 Loyal Orangemen from Pittsburg and western Pennsylvania gather at Cascade Park New Castle for the 216th Boyne victory anniversary. Procession from Union depot, multiple trains, bands, bagpipes, and a day of dances and athletic events conclude with a tug of war between Districts 6 and 12 of Pittsburg.
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McKeesport
Youngstown
Sharon
Pennsylvania
New Castle
Cascade Park
Orange Ladies
Union Depot
Grand Army Drum Corps
Lake Erie
Union de
E A. Montooth
Park
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