Great Progress in Province of Albay
Press Dispatch Ington June 15 The bureau of aff ir war department has ye te annual report of A W Governor of the province wh ich he states: To ad between Legaspi and Ligao through the center of the country was practically set ed during the early part of the formerly required three days for a drawn by three bulls to make the full length of the road With modern carts on the new road the trip can now be made in two days Using only two bulls and carrying 50 per cent more cargo It has estimated that the saving in the of transportation over this high way in one year contrasted with conditions amounts to 720000 currency present demand for transport has resulted in the establishment ge lines and the introduction of gand automobiles which are now on the public highways Four feet of the former have been da into the province during the year the exportation of hemp from this ee during the year has been in neighborhood of 400000 picub for the people were paid about 12 local currency is gratifying to note the great ness that has been made in the equ al department of the province the past years Wmerous school buildings have been ed in all parts of the province the municipalities are deserving for mention for the excellent uildings constructed There were in province one high school 38 schools ruoted by American teachers in h Isnelish is taught six parochial pots and about 700 private schools in instruction is given in Spanish icol is province opens a good field for introduction of American supplies implements and it is hoped that all manufacturers and mer will take advantage of these Markets.
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Ington
War Department
A. WU
Wlhich
Legaspi
Ligao
Transporta
Ge Lines
Gand
Imda
H Isnelish
Icolis
Death at Shenango furnace ruled accidental by coroner
Coroners jury finds the death of Michael Lasco accidental and not foul play after he was found crushed beneath slack at the Shenango Ley furnace. Witness Goth of Moravia Street and worker Paul Mazzako testified. Lasco had been helping empty slack hopper cars on a trestle when he disappeared and was later found beneath the pile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Lasco
Shenangoley Furnace
Nial
Cor
H. C. Porter
Goth
Moravia Street
Mike
Paul Mazzako
Lasco
Reorganization of Penn Limestone Co Takes Shape
The Penn Limestone Co reorganizes with Robert Bentley Kent and Charles H Johnson as secretary and general manager. The new company, capitalized at 200000 dollars, sees one quarter subscribed by existing interests and the remainder by the Penn Limestone Co John Limestone Co and Besse Limestone Co. The plant will be modernized with an Allis Chalmers unit on the Edenburg farm, plus a large bin system and a daily capacity of about 3000 tons split between lead ballast and furn stone. The property encompasses about five acres in a desirable limestone area.
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Youngsm Industries
Penn Lime Company
Robert Bentley Kent
Charles H. Johnson
Nun Limestone Company
John- Limestone Company
Besse- Limestone Company
Allis-Chalmers A
Edenburg
Presmn
Bitters Promised Relief for Stomach and Liver Ailments
Mrs S H of Decatur Alabama endured severe indigestion and stomach trouble with death seeming near. After trying doctors and remedies she was urged to use Bitters and improved at once, fully recovering. The ad promotes Bitters for liver stomach and bowel issues with guaranteed results by Pats Tracy and John F Neely druggists.
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Pats’ Tracy
John F. Neely
Debate Over Prof Barnes Case at Westminster College
Much interest surrounds Westminster College trustees meeting to rule on Prof Morgan Barnes who is said to hold Unitarian and non orthodox views conflicting with United Presbyterian doctrine. Debate focuses on his divinity of Christ stance and whether a non orthodox instructor should teach future clergy. Barnes argues his Greek teaching is unrelated to theology.
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New Wilmington
Westminster College
Morgan Barnes
United Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg
Barnes
Friends
Harvard
Unitarian Church
United Presbyterian
Greenville Faces Threatened Thiel College Removal
The Pittsburg synod of the Lutheran church meets in Greenville to discuss Thiel college status. A board removal hinges on conditions met, with Greenville supporters arguing benefits and fund-raising progress. J L Frederick resigns from the board amid disputes. Attorneys Templeton and Pittit push to sustain a temporary injunction against removal.
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Thiel College
Greenville
Pittsburg
The
Lutheran Church
Johnstown
Greensburg
J. L. Frederick
E. 8. Templeton
Thiel
H. Miller
Board of Trustees
Mercer
Beve r river improvements spotlighted by subcommittee
A congressional sub committee probing Beaver River improvements from Rochester to above Beaver Falls met at Beaver. It heard that towns on Mahoning Shenango and Beaver rivers with populations from 3 000 to 40 000 rivaled larger cities like Cleveland Buffalo and Chicago due to blast furnaces iron and steel mills in New Castle Youngstown Sharon Wheatland South Sharon Sharpsville and Greenville plus coal coke ore and stone shipments fueling those mills and furnaces.
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Congressional
Beaver River
Ohio River
Rochester
Beaver Falls
Beaver
Mahoning
Shenango
United States
Cleveland
Buffalo
Chicago
New Castle
Youngstown
Sharon
Wheatland
South Sharon
Sharpsville
Greenville
Freight Facilities Improved and Through Trains Planned
A Pittsburg paper reports strengthened bridges on the Pittsburg and Western line and new heavy freight engines for the Baltimore and Ohio to operate west of the city. Connellsville and New Castle yards will reopen early in the week, enabling through freight trains between the two towns without engine changes at Glenwood. Localizing Glenwood yards should greatly ease congestion in the freight district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg & Western
Baltimore & Ohio
Pittsburg
Connellsville
New Castle
Glenwood
Stolen Wrap Recovered In Railway Incident
Mrs J A Raney of Mahoningtown left a wrap on a Pennsylvania Railroad eastbound train. A station observer held it until the train returned, a Youngstown woman claimed it, and Mrs Raney notified the railroad. The rightful owner was identified, the thief was contacted, and police investigated. The wrap, valued at 15 dollars, was eventually said to have been delivered to Mr Raney’s home. arrest was not yet decided.
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Youngstown
J. A. Raney
Mahoningtown
Pennsylvania
Spring Common
Welsh
Raney
New Castle
McClain
Mude
Hillsville Italians to Celebrate St Camara Day
The Youngstown Vindicator notes Hillsville will celebrate St Camara Day on July 16 1905 with a large Italian crowd from Youngstown Niles Struthers New Castle Lowellville and other communities. Substantial funds are raised for a grand entertainment including a fireworks display led by John Mitchell of Brier Hill and bands from Brier Hill and New Castle.
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Hillsville
Youngstown
St. Camara
Niles
Struthers
New Castile
Lowellville
John Mitchell
Brier Hill
New Castle
Petition to restrain Thiel College removal to Greensburg
A Greenville group led by J. R. Packard and L. L. Keck filed for an injunction to stop moving Thiel College to Greensburg. They allege contributors were promised permanent location in Greenville and cite a board resolution recorded in the college minutes.
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J. R. Packard
L. L. Keck
Greenville
Thiel College
Greensburg
Mercer
Savings With Real Estate Trust Company Ad
A Needed Dollar is the most needed thing in the world. You command cash without borrowing when you deposit with Savings With Real Estate Trust Company at 11 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. Interest at 4 percent, compounded semiannually. Over $3,700,000 in capital and surplus. Write for booklet How to Bank by Mail.
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Fourth Avenue
Pittsburg
Dr Miles Nervine and Anti Pain Pills Ad
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine and Anti Pain Pills noting relief for La Grippe headaches and other pains. It cites Merritt M. Dayton of Ithaca endorsing the remedies and a claim of heart cure products with positive family results. The copy warns La Grippe after effects harm the nervous system and heart, urging Restorative Nervine and Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills as tonics, with pills sold by druggists.
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Dr. Miles
Merrit M. Dayton
Business Magi
Ithaca Publishing Co
Ithaca Daily and Weekly News
Cornell Daily Sun
Cornell Alumni News
N. Tioga St
N. Y
Miles
Church Adopts Instrumental Music at First United Presbyterian
The First United Presbyterian church in this city welcomed its first piano in the Sabbath school room marking a historic move toward instrumental music in services. A church organ is planned for the auditorium, reflecting a shift after a past split over the issue that led to the formation of the Second United Presbyterian church. Mrs. J. Lee McFate serves as pianist as members, especially children, appreciated the Sundays music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
R. A. Browne
Second United Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian
Pittsburg
J. Lee McFate
Tramp Arrested After Night Burglary in South Shar
A local tramp named William H. Jones from New Castle was arrested in South Shar on a night of trouble at the Broadway theatre. Burgess Tozier and Chief of Police Small entered the building, found Jones with a stock couch and empty beer bottles, and Jones was given a ninety day workhouse sentence for vagrancy and disorderly conduct. He offered only that the place seemed a good place to sleep.
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South Sharon
William H. Jones
New Castle
Sharon
Burgess Tozier
Broadway Theatre
Opera House
Burgess
Police Small
Tozier
Jones
Mercer-Sheron Traction Plan Sees Revival Progress
Mercer paper reports renewed push to link Mercer with Shenango valley by a traction line. Prospects brighten as East End group of Pittsburgh capitalists and Mercer locals discuss the plan. Earlier deal fell through last year but overtures to Philadelphia capitalists are now moving toward Mercer meetings with local financiers.
Testamentary grants and administration issued in estates
Letters testamentary were granted at the register and recorder s office in the estate of Mrs Martha P D Tidball to her son Frank Tidball. Letters of administration were also issued in the estate of John L McCalmont of Beat Township to his son J H McCalmont.
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Register and Recorder’s Office
Martha PD
Tidball
Frank Tidbball
John L. McCalmont
Beatt Township
J H. McCalmaont
Sudden Death of Edward J. Bowers in Interurban Collision
Edward J. Bowers, 38, well known in the city, was killed around 11 PM Tuesday when crushed by a Mahoning Valley interurban car near Pitzer crossing. He lay on the tracks on a sharp curve, possibly in crisis, as the eastbound car from Youngstown struck him. Outlined injuries included a torn scalp, crushed chest, broken left ankle, and multiple gashes. The motorman, noting no intoxication, suggested possible self destruction. a note from his sister mentions cocaine use. He left a pass from New Castle Journeymen's Union and a Buffalo postmarked letter. Burial arrangements follow.
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Edward J. Bowers
Mahoning Valley
Pitzer Crossing
Youngstown
Dunn & Rice
Bowers
New York
New Castle Journeymen’s Union
Josie
Buffalo
K. J. Bowers
Gibbons, Gardner and Allerton
Park Christian Church Votes to Hire New Assistant Pastor
At Sunday service Park Christian church unanimously called Rev. A M Chicholm of Florida to the assistant pastorate. The church, with 600 to 700 members, seeks relief for Rev. Earle Wilfley as work grows. Chicholm, 23, recent Kimberlin School of Evangelists graduate, will oversee Mahoningtown mission and assist Wilfley. He was in New Castle and will return in about a month to begin duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Park Christian Church
A. M. Chicholm
Florida
Earle Wilfley
Mahoningtown
New Castle
Custom tailor finds relief with Deans Kidney Pills
John Quehl, a custom tailor on Neshannock avenue, reports severe back pains and difficulty rising. After using Deans Kidney Pills, his pain subsides and he is fully relieved. The product is sold by all dealers for 50 cents, with Jenets conumed Staten Island, NY listed as sole distributor.
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New Castle
John Quehl
Neshannock Avenue
Dean
Jenet
Staten N. Y
Van Horn Cleared In Assault Trial Near Enon
Van Horn a married man living with his mother in law Mrs Burge near Enon was found not guilty of assaulting Bertha Stewart 13 in March 1903 The trial highlighted by Ella L McClean of the Pittsburg Children s Aid Society and alibi testimony from a Pennsylvania railroad time keeper Also Mr Pander and Mr Kaiser were acquitted on separate assault charges with cost allocations noted Also Ed J Cole and Harry Brown were found guilty of robbery and assault and battery in a separate trial
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George D. van Horn
Enon
Bertha M. Stewart
Ella L. McClean
Children’s Aid Society of
Pittsburg
Burge
Albert Pander
Harry Kaiser
Miller
Harry Wyland
Cese
Ellwood
Pander
Kaiser
The
Commonwealth
Ed J. Cole
Harry Brown
Michael Ryan
Wallace
W. J. Moffatt
P. Emery
George D. VanHorn
Ella L. McLean
Bertha May Stewart
van Horn
Vanklorn
Pennsylvania Railroad
Prisoners Plead Guilty in Thursday Court Session
On Thursday morning court proceedings saw several prisoners plead guilty. Pietro Santo an Italian detainee charged with felonious assault with intent to kill and murder admitted guilt. Frank Bush accused of adultery also pleaded guilty. Jessie McCune charged with fornication admitted guilt.
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Pietro Santo
Joe Talizo
Frank Bush
Sarah Speed
Jessie McCune
False pretense case ends in not guilty verdict
The Commonwealth v Patterson heard before Judge Miller on Thursday resulted in a not guilty verdict. Prosecutor Frank Ross and defense attorney Charles G. Martin led the proceedings with E. M. Underwood for the Commonwealth. Costs were split between the defendant and the prosecutor as the horse trade dispute lay at the heart of the case.
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Common Wealth
Wylie Patterson
Frank Ross
Miller
E. M. Underwood
Charles G. Martin
Local man injured after streetcar collision near Haselton
John Davis, a four year city resident, lay injured in Youngstown hospital since Easter. He was struck by a streetcar near Haselton and identified by charity officials after being treated at hospital expense. Davis is expected to be brought home once located.
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Tour To Mackinac Island
The Pittsburg and Lake Erie R R runs a personally conducted teachers annual tour to Mackinac Islands for 45 dollars. The group departs Pittsburg on Tuesday July 7 aboard the Cleveland Five for a two week lake tour of Mackinac country. A detailed booklet is available from agents or by mail upon request. George H H Thompson City Passenger Agent Pittsburg PA L A Robison General Passenger Agent Pittsburg PA.
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Mackinac Islands
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Commencement Week at Grove City College
Grove City College hosts a multi day commencement program with events including the Webster Debating Club open Saturday, baccalaureate by Dr Ketler Sunday, baseball vs Mercer Monday, art reception and alumni events Tuesday, and final exercises Wednesday. Graduates include Minnie P Taylor and many others listed from Grove City and surrounding towns.
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Grove City College
Webster Debating Club
Grove City Telegram
KE. C. Ketler
Mercer
Ketler
Philokalian Club
Grove City
Lawrence Hildebrand
New Castle
Penrose L. McElwaine
Gauy Miller
Eg@enburg
James G. Marshall
New Galilee
Walter P. McConkey
Ida M. Pearsall
Greenville
Irwin F. Stetler
Sayre
Walter KK. Thomas
Queenstown
William J. Uber
Margaret Washabaugh
Joseph W. Anderson
Fiorence Everheart
Kittanning
Mina Eghlmeyer
Clintonville
Beatrice G. Hanlon
Mononpahela
Charles M
McNaughton
Estella Mechling
Dayton
Nellie N. Neal
Pulaski
A. Gilmore Nesbit
Livermore
Carry A. Rhodes
Volant
Harry H. Simpson
Minoak
Ills
Alice Sterling
George
S. Etta Dugan
Harrisville
John Lyons
Shippingport
William A. Peters
Utica
Leo R. Phipps
Big Bend
Walter S. Snyder
Elora
H. Holmer Swaney
Hookstown
Samuel A. Williams
Indiana
Harry A. Dickey
Bells Landing
Martha M. Pettigrew
Rurals Valley
Ethel Ashton
Bullion
Shenango Valley Hospital to Add Three Story Expansion
Groundbreaking marked a major expansion at Shenango Valley Hospital as a three story addition with a fourth basement level will add capacity for 100 patients. The $25,000 project will feature isolated wards, ambulatory drive access, an operating room, X ray department, nurses apartments, and private rooms on the upper floor. State funds $7,000, private gifts $15,000, with $3,000 still needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenango Valley Hospital
Cochran
A. L. Thayer
Chyronment Puips Hrdlutuiuiu
Annual Reunion of Roundhead Regiment
The 100th Pennsylvania volunteers known as the Roundhead regiment will hold its annual reunion this summer at Wampum on Wednesday August 19. The event holds wide importance for Civil War veteran soldiers, as the Roundheads are famed for their long gallant service remembered by all. Last year’s reunion took place in Carnegie, Pa.
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Roundhead
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Wampum
Diven to Desperation in Remote Home Fire Casualties
A family isolated from civilization faces Burns Cuts and Ulcers after an accident. They stock Bucklen's Arnica Salve shipped to Paisley Pharmacy and John F. Neely's drug store for 25 cents.
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Bucklen
Paisley
John F. Neely
Keystone Plow Co Promises Top Brookville Wagon Trade
The Brookville Wagon is hailed as the highest class with assurances of large orders by car load from Keystone Plow Company, promising premier trade with country and city markets.
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Keystone Plow Co
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Fenner
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Sohnston, Molloway & CO
Philadelphia
Prof
Grip
Ayer
Tam
H. RK
Buntis
Bedda
Minn
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Lowell, Mass
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Shenango Valley
East End Company
Rey
Te Ween
Jacob Frank
William Meyers
Charles Ek. Medard
the Commonwealth
John Davis
Youngstown Hospital
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W. McCandless
Davis
Haselton
Mahoning Valley Traction Company
McCandless
Lake Erie
R. R
Roundhead Regiment
Brookville
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