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the News Company
George E. Treadwell
Fred L. Rentz
Bert Wells
New Castle
Despicable politics in state charitable institutions
Editorial condemns graft in state institutions exploiting the unfortunate. Calls for public education and legislative action to reform care and funding in Pennsylvania, urging medical society involvement and statewide investigations to improve efficiency and costs.
Mr Roosevelts Faunal Naturalist Defense Cited By Dr Long
Dr Long disputes Roosevelt as a nature faker and accuses him of bloodlust while Roosevelt defends himself as a faunal naturalist. He notes a formal agreement with the National Museum plus his protest at killing animals for hides and skeletons.
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Dr. Long
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Long
National Museum
Punch
Tommy
The Cost of Living and Beef Prices Rise
The piece argues that high prices indicate prosperity but notes beef prices have surged well above 1907 levels. Sirloin up from 21 to 30 cents, chuck from 6 1 4 to 15 cents, soup meat from 3 1 2 to 8 cents, while cheaper cuts more than double.
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Beef Trust
Memorial Day Baseball Draws Fifth Ward Fans at Pittsburg
A large Fifth ward crowd witnessed National League games in Pittsburg on Memorial Day. Names among attendees include Thomas Inkin Isaac Jones Clifford James Evan Evans William Thomas Guy Evans William Richards and Daniel Evans. The K of P special to Rock Springs departs West side station at 9 PM and East Liverpool at 10 PM with June 3 trip noted and May 27 29 June 1 2 dates listed.
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Fifth Ward
Pittsburg
Thomas Inkin
Isaac Jones
Clifford James
Evan Evans
William Thomas
Guy Evans
William Richards
Daniel Evans
Rock Springs
West Side
East Liverpool
Wilson May Have Typhoid Fever Throws Risks In Nooks Baseball
First baseman Joe Wilson is at Altoona with a high fever and possible typhoid. Porter will start at first during Wilson’s absence. Pete, who once refused pro play, may rejoin the team to boost strength if he consents.
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Joe Wilson
Nocks
Joe
Altoona
Wilson Porter
Porter
Pete
Eric
Milt Montgomery
Barton
Wilson
Joyous June and July musings from the Plain Dealer
A Cleveland Plain Dealer morning column blends light verse with local chatter. It notes June roses and brides, jokes about dry days, cemetery strolls in New Castle, missing nightcaps, and quick action on the Pittsburg street bridge site. It also mentions a high school graduate and plans for the upcoming committee work.
Maud Muller Echoes in a Modern Roadside Tale
A Philadelphia Bulletin note riffs on a summer hay scene with a judge speeding by in a touring car. It references a range of city items from a Rosewell Waite arsenal to a Berlin butcher fined for horse sausage and social quips about dogs and cigars.
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Maud Muller
Philadelphia Bulletin
Berlin
Beautiful Hands Poem Ad Promises Clean Fresh Work
A newspaper ad cites James Whitcomb Riley poem Beautiful Hands and promotes Easy Task soap as superior to yellow laundry soap. It claims Easy Task lasts longer and cleans better, urging readers to buy from their grocer.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Candidate for Sheriff Logan Seeks GOP Nomination
Lawrence County voters are addressed by Creighton G. Logan a longtime county detective seeking the Republican nomination for sheriff at the June 5 1909 primary. He pledges to enforce law with fidelity and asks law abiding citizens to judge him by his record while opposing gamblers and lawbreakers.
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Lawrence County
Young
Creighton G. Logan
Memorial Day Ball Games and Street Bridge Plans
The article notes men in old style suits and caps at a ball game as Memorial day is observed. It calls for action to determine the allocation of the Pittsburg street bridge and comments on political candidates winding up their campaigns.
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Pittsburg Street Bridge
Pittsburg Street
The Buzzard and a Humorous Claim
A brief noted by the Minneapolis Journal jokes about a buzzard being useful yet lacking humor or ambition to call itself the ultimate consumer. It uses a playful tone to doubt grand claims.
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Minneapolis Journal
A. A. Conference Adjourns After Session
The Western Bar Iron Association and Amalgamated Association official board adjourned in Detroit after sessions from Wednesday. James H. Nutt and Samuel Williams lead the AA committee's return home. A wage scale agreement awaits sign after talks with Republic Iron and Steel, with concessions to be reviewed by Western Independents.
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Western Bar Iron Association
Amalgamated Association Official Board
Detroit
James H. Nutt
Samuel Williams
Edward Cavanaugh
Michael Welsh
James Morrison
A. A. Committee
A. A
Republic [Ran,and Steel Company
Western Independents
80th Birthday Anniversary at Coal Center
Mr and Mrs S BE of Lover of South Wayne street attended the 80th birthday anniversary celebration of Mr and Mrs John Clark in Coal Center yesterday. A large circle of relatives and friends gathered for a big family dinner and a day described as very enjoyable.
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S. BE
South Wayne Street
Coal Center
John Clark
Diamond Prize Offered by Heralds of Liberty in New Castle
A $250 diamond display in C. L. Snyder's jewelry window is set to be awarded as the first prize by the new group Heralds of Liberty in New Castle. The prize has drawn notable interest and is expected to attract many entrants.
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C. L. Snyder
Heralds of Liberty
New Castle
Pollock Ave Paving Nears Completion
Brick laying on Pollock Avenue began Saturday and the work is nearly finished. The paving markedly improves the street’s appearance.
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Pollock Ave
Pollock Avenue
Dr E D Jackson Pleased With Vigo Park Texas Move
Friends of Dr. and Mrs. E D Jackson formerly of Mahoningtown report they are happy with their new home in Vigo Park Texas. Dr Jackson is the sole physician in the area and the population gave him a warm welcome on arrival.
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E. D. Jackson
Mahoningtown
Texas
South
Vigo Park
Jackson
Little German Brass Band Appears in City
The world famous little German brass band arrived in New Castle for a city concert tour. The ensemble plays to metropolitan audiences from the southern end of the city and features last year's celebrities with music as strong as the previous tour.
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Little
New Castle
Sual
Scrubby MecCreight and others released by Erie club
Erie releases Scrubby MecCreight who had joined from New Castle. Arthur Fleming and First Baseman Roth also depart while Catcher Griffith is added after being secured in Buffalo. Pitcher Rodebaugh is added to the staff and heads to East Liverpool with the team.
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MecCreight
Erie
New Castle
Milt Montgomery McCreight
Arthur Fleming
Roth
Griffith
Buffalo
Montgomery
Lancaster
Rodebaugh
East Liverpool
Waco
Texas
Lincoln's son Prostrated by Heat at Hodgenville
In Hodgenville Kentucky Robert T Lincoln president of the Pullman Car company aged sixty six was stricken by heat near the end of the statue unveiling ceremonies. He rested with Henry Watterson and returned to his private car his only regret was missing the three mile trip to the Lincoln birth cabin.
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Hodgenville
Robert T. Lincoln
President Lincoln
Lincoln
Pullman Car Company
Henry Watterson
Mr. Lincoln
Wampum Fares Well In Memorial Day Doubleheader
Wampum beat Beaver Falls College Hill 5 to 4 in the morning and 6 to 3 in the afternoon. The fast improving Wampum squad drew praise from fans and seeks more June games against top minor league teams.
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Wampum
College Hill
Beaver Falls
Doctor Ureys Father Ill, Mahoningtown Man Failing
Dr F F Urey of Mahoningtown returns from Sandy Lake where he was summoned by his ill father now in poor health with little improvement over time.
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F. F. Urey
Mahoningtown
Sandy Lake
Scientists puzzled by boy turning pale after soap
George Washington Hickey of Springfield Ohio turns nearly white in a week. Scientists and doctors visit but Mrs Hickey offers no explanation, aside from wearing clothes washed in rub a lac, a whitening product grocers sell.
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George Washington Hickey
Springfield
Columbia Graphophone Now In Stock At Local Agency
The Patterson Stationery Company advertises a mahogany Columbia Upright Grand Graphophone on display at 65 East Washington street. They promote wax cylinder records at 35c and disc records at 65c, with closeout pricing on old one sided records. offer flexible payment options and a trial with a machine and records overnight.
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Columbia Graphophone
The
Patterson Stationery Company
Columbia
Columbia Graphophone Agency
East Washington Street
Elks to play Knights at Rock Spring Park
A large crowd is expected for the Elks against Knights of Pythias ball game at Rock Spring park East Liverpool with extensive advertising and a picnic event at Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias site. Mrs. William P Felch of Leasure Avenue is visiting Barberton Ohio for a week.
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Uniform Bank
Knights of Pythias
East Liverpool
Elks
K. of P
Rock Spring Park
William P. Felch
Leasure Avenue
Barberton, O
Auto Smashup on South Mill Street
Jere Bauman's delivery auto collided with a northbound Mahoningtown car on South Mill Street near Croton Avenue. The crash tore a wheel from Bauman's machine and caused extensive damage while the street car sustained no damage. Mrs. William Daugherty and daughter visited friends in West Middlesex on Memorial Day.
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Jere Bauman
South Mill Street
Croton Avenue
Cascade Park
Mahoningtown
William Daugherty
Martin Street
West Middlesex
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