Plan for joint double track across eastern rail lines
Articles describe a nsw system where 700 miles of eastern main lines share tracks to form a unified double track network. The Big Four, Wabash, Erie and others report monthly savings and reduced need for new tracks. Talks include potential joint usage between Erie routes and transfers in Mercer county and consolidation talks at Youngstown and New Castle.
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Nsw
Big Four
Hrie
Nen
Wabash
Erie
Erie & Pittsburg
Erie Railroad
Transfer
Greenville
Mercer County
Youngstown
New Castle
Tin workers meet amid wage talks with Tinplate firm
President Shaffer arranged a Cleveland conference for the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers with American Tinplate officials. Tinhousemen plan a June 20 meeting in Cleveland and seek a 15 percent general raise and tighter working rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
American Tinplate Company
Cleveland
Tin Workers’ Protective Association
Combine
Amalgamated Association
C. L. Sawyer
American Sheet -Steel Company
Sharon and New Castle Railway Company Formed in Two States
Papers filed for incorporation in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Ohio unit in Youngstown with 380000 capital stock, incorporators Montgomery Jackson Rose Kennedy and Connell. Plan to build electric line from near Hubbard and New Bedford highway into New Castle. Pennsylvania charter routes from New Bedford road into New Castle with nearly a million in capital overall.
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Sharon & New Castle Railway Company
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Harrisburg
Columbus
Sharon & New Castle Railway Company of
Youngstown
R. Montgomery
S. D. L. Jackson
George FE. Rose
James Kennedy
Thomas E. Connell
Hubbard and
New Bedford Highway
New Bedford Road
New Castle
Pennsylvania Company
Ohio Company
Railroad acquires Exposition Park at Conneaut Lake for 20 years
The Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad county leases Exposition Park at Conneaut Lake for 20 years with a purchase option. After years of talks the railroad plans extensive improvements including a new summer hotel on the grounds.
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Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad County
Exposition Park
Conneaut Lake
Dyspepsia Relief Advertises Digestive Aid
An old advertisement claims dyspepsia can be corrected with Kodol Dyspepsia Care that digests foods without stomach aid. It asserts the product uses elements identical to natural digestive fluids to help recovery. Paisley Pharmacy and Central Drug Store are listed in the Seventh Ward area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paisley Pharmacy
Hutton Pharmacy
Fred C. Hyde
Seventh Ward
Central Drug Store
Long Avenue
Tin Mill Labor Rules Modified After Milwaukee Convention
A bulletin from the Amalgamated Association in Pittsburg reports Milwaukee convention action for tin mill operations. Revisions set sheet mill standards for plates fourteen feet and over with price adjus tments of ten to twenty percent by gauge, new hours for shearmen, scale adjustments, and minimum wages for heaters and helpers across sheet and heating mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nationaleadquarters
The
Amalgamated Association
Pittsburg
Historic P L E trains fade from service in readjustment
The article notes talks of the P L E selling 1893 passenger engines built at the Pittsburg Locomotive Works to replace older engines rebuilt over time. It recalls original features such as extension fronts and diamond stacks, mentions Barney Smith coaches with wide seats, and contrasts with New York Central and Pennsylvania engines used on light trains.
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Pittsburg Locomotive Works
Barney & Smith Company
Dayton
Paraye
New York Central
Taunton
Pennsylvania
Ligonier Valley
Lake Shore Railroad to Extend from Sharon to Erie
A Sharon special reports a major Lake Shore railroad deal to extend from Sharon to Erie. Frank Pierce of Sharpsville travels to Pittsburgh to finalize transfer of Pierce interests. The plan aims to buy the old Erie Beaver canal towpath for the railroad bed, with a 17 mile line from Sharon to Erle, work starting immediately.
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Sharon
Lake Shore Railroad
Erie
Frank Pierce
Sharpsville
Pittsburg
Pierce
Franklin
Erle
Letter on pastoral visits and paint choices by Fr. W. Devore
A letter to Rev. H. S. Jordan discusses how pastors feel about visiting communities. It argues paint quality matters, contrasts thrift with comfort, and promotes Devoe paint for long life and cost efficiency. The message ends with an advertisement from RP. S-Lawrence County Lumber Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Devoe
Fr. W. Devore & CO. RP. S
Lawrence County Lumber Co
Albion to Cochranton school chief chosen
Prof. S. A. Willson, long in charge of Albion Va schools, is named principal of Cochranton Va schools with Mrs Willson as high school assistant. Willson was formerly in this county. Also a brief advert claims DeWitt's Little Murary Risers cure constipation with local pharmacies listed.
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A. Willson
Albion
Cochranton
Mra. Willson
Prof. Willson
Hood's Sarsaparilla for scrofula and blood purification
It claims constitutional disease arises from scrofulous blood, causing headaches dizziness impaired senses and digestive trouble. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as the radical permanent cure with tonic blood-purifying effects. Hood's Pills are cited as the best laxative.
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Hood
Old Folks Day Observed at Epworth M E Church
Epworth M E Church marked Old Folks Day with decorated sanctuary and a love feast at 10 30. About 12 to 14 elderly members attended in carriages while a baptismal class and pastor address followed. A $500 collection was taken to help carpet and refresh the church with nearly 1000 already raised for the 1200 project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
M. E
William Bryant
Richelieu Avenue
Fieth Ward Revival Draws Hillsboro Evangelist Crowd
Charles Hartley of Hillsboro Ohio began a 15 day revival at the Pentecostal Mission on East Long Avenue. Hartley, a noted speaker, is expected to draw large crowds each service. Meanwhile local residents complain of nocturnal dog nuisance affecting sleep for miles. Grace M E church officials hosted a strawberry ice cream and cake social Saturday, raising a substantial sum for church needs.
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Charles Hartley
Hillsboro
Cincinnati
Pentecostal Mission
East Long Avenue
Hartley
Grace M. E. Church
Funeral for David Phillips Held at South Jefferson Residence
A large gathering of friends relatives and neighbors attended the funeral of the late David Phillips at the family home on South Jefferson street Saturday afternoon. The item notes local social activity and various residents’ health visits and small happenings around Sharon and nearby areas.
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David Phillips
South Jefferson Street
Fruit Outlook Warns Apples May Fail This Season
Farmers report a poor winter apple crop with few blossoms on late trees though peaches and other fruits look abundant. Peaches are heavily set, promising a large yield, while cherries and pears show mixed prospects and a freeze could still harm fruit development.
Four Per Cent Rule Set by Maryland Court in B&O Case
Maryland Court of Appeals issued an opinion limiting preferred stock payouts from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to the four percent guarantee. Plaintiffs argued for additional earnings share beyond four percent, aligning with common stock, but the court rejected that claim.
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Maryland Court of Appeals
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Westminster College Announces Large Summer School
Westminster college to build a large summer school under Profs Freeman and Garnes. Offerings include classes in modern languages science mathematics. Deficient students and admission candidates can benefit. East Brook band will play at commencement. Mandolin and glee clubs to entertain at Second U P church this Monday evening.
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Westminster College
Freeman and Garnes
East Brook
U. P
Window Glass Prices Advance Amid Surplus Shortage
Demand for window glass risks depleting surplus stocks before the next fire season, leading to a roughly seven percent price increase in the trade over the past week. A reader from Decatur Indiana reports Foley's Kidney Cure cured years of kidney disease, endorsing it for kidney trouble. Local pharmacies Paisley’s at Washington Street, Paisley’s Seventh Ward, and Hutton’s at Pittsburg and Main Streets are noted. Hydrant water is promoted as healthy.
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William Woodard
Decatur
Foley
Paisley
Washington Street
Seventh Ward
Hutton
Pittsburg
Main Streets
Sthonl
Quarry Man John Shields Buried in New Brighton
The Beaver Falls Tribune reports John Shields 50 a native of Ireland was killed Thursday near Wampum when struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad train. Burial occurred at 2 pm from Algeo's undertaking and interment was in St Joseph's Cemetery New Brighton. He had no relatives in the United States and had lived here for several years.
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Beaver Falls
John Shields
Wampum
Pennsylvania Railroad
Algeo
Ireland
St. Joseph's Cemetery
New Brighton
Ellwood City School Board Reelects Staff For Term
Ellwood City School Board met June 11 and re elected all applicants. A I Eckles is principal Crescent avenue and L H Turner principal of the high school for three years. A discussion on adding room for growing pupil numbers was postponed for future action.
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Ellwood City
A. I. Eckles
Crescent Avenue
L. H. Turner
Mary Aiken
Mattie Marsteller
Bessie Runyan
Myrtle Niece
Nannie Allen
Mary Medard
Birdie Liebendorfer
Daisy Parson
Marshall Wright
Jonathan Bowen
The Modern Beauty’s Health Secret
A description of beauty relying on good food sunshine and outdoor exercise. It notes a glowing complexion and facial bloom from health. For gentle cleansing it recommends Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
DeWitts Witch Water Salve Endorsed for Piles Cure
Advertises DeWitts Witch Water Salve as a cure for piles avoiding surgical operation. Warns against counterfeits and directs readers to Drug Store on Long Avenue for purchase.
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DeWitt
Paisley Pharmacy
Hutton Pharmacy
Fred Hyde
Seventh Ward
Central Drug Store
Long Avenue
Park Avenue Modern House With Heater In Cellar
Six room house on a corner lot at Park Avenue featuring a modern layout and a heater located in the cellar. Price listed at 2400 dollars.
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West Side
Park Avenue
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New Castle & Sharon
TIN Mill
Sharon-Erie
Rev. H. S. Jordan
Pilla
Fieth Ward
South New Castle
Douds
Mrs. I. Flemming
Pollock Avenue
Thomas D. Richards
William Johns
Home Street
Rosena
Jacob Grossman
Moravia Street
Abie Cameron
Edenburg
Thomas Perrott
Levi
Robert
Robert Linton
Hamilton Street
Maria Greer
Greenfield
David Ritchie
South Mill Street
Wheeling
8. S. Goldberg
South Sharon
Crescents
Cascade Athletic Club
Park Grounds
Richard Hoover
Connellsville
John Hoover
Pennsylvania Avenue
Richard
Milo Cochran
Fifth Ward
Cochran
Llewellyn Jones
Liberty Street
Shenango
John Samuels
H. R. Huston
Galbreath Avenue
J. Greer
Nancy Alexander
Thomas Perry
South Mercer Street
A. W. Heerlein
Kittanning
Sarah Fuge
Bessie Fuge
Dr. T
Grimes Street
W. H. Watkins
M. Hallisy
Youngstown, O
Charles Long
C. C. Mecklin
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
C. F. McDowell
West Long Avenue
Clarence
Nathaniel Dodds
Prospect
Ella Keith
Convas
Goaways
ST. Cloud Hotel
Washington St
College News
Wilmington’s
C. L. Carson
Ellwood City Schools
Pearson Street
L.W. Platt
First National Bank Building
Keystone Plow CO
Main Street
E. H. Conway & CO
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