Big circus deal seals Wallace-Hagenback purchase in Conneaut
In Conneaut Ohio on Saturday a major circus transaction closed as Wallace-Hagenback changed hands. Ben Wallace founded the show and ran it for over forty years. Buyers John Talbort Ed Hagerman John Warren Hugh Harrison and Ed Ballard form a new company with about 500000 in capital. Ballard notably runs West Baden and French Lick hotels. The firm suffered flood losses in Peru Indiana with six elephants drowned. eight more elephants will join within 30 days from Hagenbach.
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Conneaut
Ben Wallace
John Talbort
Ed Hagerman
John Warren
Hugh Harrison
Ed Ballard
Ballard
West Baden
French Lick
Ind
Peru
Germany
Sweitzer Acquitted in Embezzlement Case
E J Sweitzer of New Castle was found not guilty in Butler county court on Saturday on an embezzlement charge filed by his employer insurer tied to Zelienople operations. A separate joint case will be heard this week after a motion to quash the indictment was denied.
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E. J. Sweitzer
New Castle
Butler
Sweitzer
Zelienople
United States
Canada
Porto Rico
Carrier Pigeon Trials Stir Boarder and Landlady
A boarder quips that a carrier pigeon will travel farther than any bird, while the landlady jokes about trying one and notes that some birds do not go far. The exchange plays on far reaching feats and humorous pigeon lore.
Wrecks Not Preventable
Stamford inquest into the Springfield express disaster cites human error as a major factor. C N Woodward NYNH&H railroad general superintendent testifies that no line can fully guard against wrecks despite constant safety efforts. He notes ongoing investigations, safety experiments, and the possibility that travel may pause until solutions are proven. Charles Mellen named in previous indictments subpoenaed for testimony.
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National News Association
Stamford
Conn
C. N. Woodward
New York
New Haven and Hartford
Springfield Express
Charles. Mellen
New Haven
Phelan
Woodward
Epworth League Institute Planned at Chautauqua New York
The Epworth League will host an institute in Chautauqua New York from June 23 to 25 under central office direction. The program blends study morning recreation afternoon and social evenings with addresses by prominent Methodists. Faculty includes Brummit MacRossie Brewster Hough and others. Registration is 2.50 with no gate fee for Epworth members June 26-29. contact Edgar T. Welch for details.
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Epworth League
Chautauqua
N. Y
Jamestown
Mayville
N Y
Westfield
Dan RB. Brummit
Epworth Herald
Nella F. Ford
Chicago
E. L. Waldorf
Buffalo
Epworth Institute
Edgar T. Welch
Institute
Two Cleared of Murder Charge in Beaver Court
In Beaver Pennsylvania on June 16 judge and jury found Jesse Malone and James De Marka not guilty of the murder of Michael Brew, who was slain in New Brighton on December 15, 1905.
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Beaver
The
Commonwealth
Jesse Malone
James de Marka
Michael Brew
New Brighton
Stevenson Defends Post Office Run in Volant Race
W. H. Stevenson of Volant refutes rumors of withdrawal from the Volant post office race. He declares he is in the fight to the finish alongside candidates W. W. Drake John Graham and Gerrett Blake.
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W. H. Stevenson
Volant
W. W. Drake
John Graham
Gerrett Blake
Cracked China Cement Metaphor Cited in Court Jest
In a brief court style remark a judge jokes that Maude has custody of Harrys heart while Gladys warns to treat it carefully and check the cement. The dialogue references prior damage and a light humorous ruling.
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Maude
Gladys
Harry
Young American Opens Popcorn Shop in Paris
A young American entrepreneur launches a popcorn shop in Paris drawing local attention. The venture blends novelty snacks with a quick service format, attracting curious passersby and social media chatter.
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Paris
Body Found in Beaver River New Brighton Pa
The body of 30 year old Harry Alexander was found in a shallow Beaver River site below the Fort Wayne bridge after a probable train strike as he tried to cross. Alexander, son of Mr and Mrs G C Alexander, lived on Third Avenue. A separate item notes two American tourists aboard the yacht Columbia, seized by Japan after entering Wakayama port for repairs, with owner J Harvey Laidlow claiming permission to Nagahama.
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New Brighton
Harry Alexander
Beaver River
Fort Wayne Bridge
Alexander
G. C. Alexander
Third Avenue
New York
Columbia
Wakayama
Hilda Holmes
J. Harvey Caidlaw
Washington
State Department
Makayama
J. Harvey Laidlow
Nagahama
Suit Filed Against Farrell Over Sewage Decree
Farrell faces a $99,300 suit for failing to obey a court decree mandating sewage improvements. The sum includes a $500 fine and a daily penalty of $50 assessed over five years, five weeks, and one day.
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Farrell
Katharyne Foulke Heads to Chicago for Summer Study
Miss Katharyne Foulke assistant principal of the high school has gone to Chicago university for summer study. During her stay she was interviewed by eight parents and students and had 29 telephone interviews over the past two days.
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Katharyne Foulke
Chicago University
Summer Trip To The Pacific Coast and Rocky Mountains
Travel agent offers a free booklet Pacific Coast Tours with maps illustrations and descriptive text. Promotes Burlington Route special excursion rates and services including sleeping berths ticket delivery and baggage handling. Contact Fe S Prindiville traveling agent at 506 Smithfield St Pittsburgh Pa by telephone Grant 41.
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Pacific Coast
Colorado
California
Puget Sound
Yosemite Valley
Yellowstone
Glacier National Parks
Burlington
Pacific Coast Tours
FE. S. Prindiville
Agt
QR. R
Smithfield St
Pittburgh
Esquimaux People Of A Bygone Age
The narrator recalls a voyage among the Dolphin and Union straits Esquimaux, meeting living Stone Age people in a contemporary setting. He contrasts their hunter gatherer life with modern cities, noting their intelligence and warmth as direct links to ancestral humanity. This account blends archaeology and firsthand encounter.
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Dolphin
Union Straits
Esquimaux
Mark Twain
King Arthur
Arthur
Caesar
Gaul
Britain
Egypt
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Keinz
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Lila
Rocky Mountains
Teleyphone
Grant
V. Stefansson
Harper’s Magazine
Dollar Savings Association
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