Criticism of Vice President Fairbanks by Collier's June 1
Gilson Gardner portrays Charles Warren Fairbanks as deceitful and self serving in Collier's June 1 piece. The article claims Fairbanks used wealth to influence publicity and press in Indiana and funded a campaign book to shape opinion. It argues the exposé could hinder his presidential ambitions and predicts broader notoriety ahead.
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Fairbanks
Collier’s
Gilson Gardner
Harriman
Gardner
Indiana
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Collier
Colliers
United States
Fairbank
Water Company Refuses Traction Hydrants for Sprinkling
The water company has halted hydrant use for the traction company without city order, causing dusty streets. The street committee directed the water company to grant hydrant access with city consent, aiming to end the dispute. A grading dispute on Huron Avenue prompts further review and a special committee to report. The city debates buying a street flusher tied to patent litigation risk and seeks indemnity from the manufacturer.
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Traction Company
Water Company
Huron Avenue
Fourth Ward
Raise the Next Mayor Salary Discussion Continues
A council meeting reviewed an ordinance to raise the mayor’s salary but no action occurred. The increment would not affect the current incumbent and would take effect only at the start of the next mayoral term, with calls for attracting qualified leadership in New Castle.
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Hainer
New Castle
Knox an Impossibility in Pittsburg Press Hype
The Pittsburg papers hype Knox as a presidential possibility, with Washington correspondents painting a glowing picture to sway local readers. Outside those columns, Knox’s name hardly surfaces as the Republican national convention nears action, likely a year away.
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Pittsburg
Knox
Washington
National
Italian Suspects Released on District Attorney Order
Three Italian suspects arrested after the Chewton shooting were released from county jail by order of District Attorney Charles Young. DeBiagio remains jailed to face a felonious shooting with intent to kill charge at the September term. One released man was DeBiagio’s boarding boss who only spoke after arrest. Robinson showed signs of improvement Tuesday.
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Chewton
Charles Young
DeBiagio
Robinson
Logan
Teachers Popularity Contest Opens With Piano Prize
New Castle teachers launch a Labor day popularity contest with a Lehr piano as the prize. Voting starts Thursday morning and envelopes at voting boxes tally votes. results announced at Cascade Theatre on Labor Day after schedules adapted by box demand.
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New Castle
Labor Day Committee
The
Trade Assembly
Breckenridge
Lehr
Cascade Theatre
Hints and Dints: A Patchwork of Quips and Quirks
A fragmented wall of jokes and folk observations. It mixes humorous asides about fashion, politics, crime, and daily life with snippets on beets, tomatoes, lobsters, and a pink shirt worn by the king. The tone is light, miscellany, and anecdotal.
May death toll in Lawrence county totals 73
In May there were 73 deaths in Lawrence county, with 49 in the city and 24 in rural areas. Contagious diseases caused only three deaths, while pneumonia claimed eight. Health Director Horner released a brief monthly report summarizing these figures.
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Lawrence County
Horner
Janitors Elected for School Year. One Vacancy Noted
School board elected janitors for the coming year with all but one reappointed. John Harvard of Home Street School declined the post leaving it vacant for now due to heavy workload from gas engine installation. J L Snyder of Oak Street School had his salary raised from 60 to 65 dollars to align with other buildings. T A Long of Terrace Avenue remains 70, may rise to 75 if needed.
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John Harvard
Home Street School
J. L. Snyder
Oak Street School
T. A. Long
Terrace Avenue
Crossings In Bad Condition Prompt Court Action
Slippery Rock township road supervisors sue over railway crossings on the Allegheny and Western line. They cite an underground crossing on the Princeton and Frew Mill road near John Roberts residence, ten feet high and hard to pass with heavy loads, plus steep approaches near Hermon church and at Portersville and Marlansburg road. The crossings were returned to court at the March term but remain unrepaired. Rule to show cause returnable June 24 granted.
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Slipperyrock Township
Allegheny & Western Railroad
Princeton and
Frew Mill
John Roberts
Hermon Church
Portersville
Marlansburg
Dem county leader receives a live blacksnake
Harry Good, chairman of the Democratic county committee, was presented with a nearly five foot blacksnake by M. C. Gallagher after Gallagher killed eleven snakes from a quarry. Good considers whether to exhibit the reptile in a nickel theatre or use it as a party mascot. He plans to feed it with eggs or bologna, but the snake does not yet eat.
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Harry Good
Democratic County Committee
M. C. Gallagher
Princeton
Gallagher
Good
Nickle
Good Show at the Park Cascade Vaudeville
At Cascade park a vaudeville show promises strong crowds as warm weather returns. Acts include Harry LeClair comedian and impersonator, DeChaunt dogs tricks, A G Rio aerial gymnast, Charles and Anna Glocker comedy sketch, and Rinaldo Brothers hoop rollers.
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Cascade Park
Harry LeClair
DeChaunt's Dogs
A. G. Rio
Charles
Anna Glocker
Rinaldo Brothers
Westminster Takes Third in Intercollegiate Meet
Allegheny led with 73 points in Meadville on Saturday as Grove City, Westminster and Geneva trailed. Westminster had notable results with Marks finishing third in the 100-yard dash and half-mile, McKay second in the 220-yard dash, while Scott led Westminster in the discus and shot put with first and second place finishes respectively.
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Allegheny
Meadville
Grove City
Westminster
Geneva
R. Brown
Marks
McKay
Scott
Escaping Gas Causes Fire at Ryan Home
Gas escaping from an open connection started a fire Monday around 7 pm at P. E. Ryan’s residence 383 Mabel street. Firemen responded to box 45 and extinguished the flames with little difficulty.
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P. E. Ryan
Mabel Street
Prof Gilmore Takes the Oath of Office
Prof Lee Gilmore, recently named county superintendent of schools to replace Prof R G Allen, resigned and took the oath at the register and recorder's office. The oath must be sent to the state superintendent before the commission issues. Gilmore will assume duties when the commission arrives. Professor March aims to break a record for high balloon ascensions and parachute drops on Wednesday June 6. Miss Martha Duchanois of Youngstown may be a guest of Mr and Mrs Thomas McGrath of Pollock avenue.
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R. G. Allen
Register and Recorder's Office
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Gilmore
Professor March
Martha Duchanois
Youngstown
Thomas McGrath
Pollock Avenue
Wesley Allan Pursues Sam Mercer in Toledo Assault Case
Samuel Mercer faces an evening hearing before Alderman Mayne on a charge of assault and battery and surety of the peace alleged by Wesley Allan. The prosecutor claims Mercer beat him with a revolver and threatened to shoot him. plus unrelated notices about Hall's Catarrh Cure and local cameos.
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Samuel Mercer
Alderman Mayne
Wesley Allan
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
Oil City Trolley Strike Settled After Ten Days
The Oil City trolley strike ending after ten days yields a 10 cent daily wage increase for workers. The company refuses to reinstate seven employees blamed for the disruption.
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Oil City
New Doctor Joins Practice At Local Office
Dr J W Covert of 59 South Jefferson Street has taken J W Allen as an assistant. He will treat patients both in the office and in other locations thereafter.
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J. W. Covert
South Jefferson Street
J. W. Allen
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