Taft nomination stirs Manila enthusiasm for Philippine independence
In Manila and across the Philippines, Taft’s nomination sparks strong support for immediate independence. Philippine leaders praise the Republican nominee as a sympathetic advocate, expecting his election to foreground the independence issue early in his presidency. The legislature plans to reconvene in February as calls for independence intensify.
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Manila
Illiam H. Taft
Maila
Philippines
Mr. Taft
Maccabees Hold Review and Admit New Members
At the regular review of New Castle tent K O T M held last Wednesday evening a fine program was presented. A nice class of new members was admitted and important business was settled including arrangements to send representatives to the district meet in Pittsburg this evening. A splendid repast with Yukon sandwiches Sicilian punch fruits and cigars followed.
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New Castle
Pittsburg
Tower Takes Stand In His Own Defense
In White Plains New York on June 19 Bert Tower millionaire ironmaster of Poughkeepsie testified in his wife’s suit for separation. He argues he did not permit his friend Mrs Minnie Weis to beat or insult his wife and responds to accusations by his sister in law Grace Bogardus that he was too friendly with Weis and used her money.
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United Press
White Plains
N. Y
Minnie Weis
Earl King
Bert Tower
Poughkeepsie
Tower
Grace Bogardus
Merchants Hold Annual Picnic in Rock Springs Park
Merchants of Lowellville held their annual picnic at Rock Springs park West Virginia yesterday. Nearly 500 people attended the outing and a special train conveyed them to the picnic site.
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Lowellville
Rock Springs Park
W. Va
New Castle School Board Seeks Bids for Major Repairs
The Board of School Controllers of New Castle Pennsylvania calls for bids on exterior woodwork painting at the high school and Highland avenue building, interior varnish, cement work at Highland and Home Street, tin roof on West Side, stone work on Croton and Central structures, complete electric wiring, and plumbing at the high school. Bids due by noon June 24 1908. J W Parker foreman and clerk notified.
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Board of School Controllers of
New Castle
High School
East Street
Highland Buildings
Highland Avenue
Home Street
Croton Avenue
J. W. Parker
W. J. Chain
All Union Grocery Stores Close at 10 P.M Saturdays
All Union Grocery Stores will close at 10 p m on Saturdays. The notice lists the store group with the same closing time.
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ALL Union Grocery Stores
Sharp
Union Depot
New Electric Gun Claims 1200 Bullets a Minute
Paris reports a new gun by engineer M. Pouteaux that fires 1200 bullets per minute using electricity with no powder and no explosion. Experts are skeptical but a thorough test will determine if it truly revolutionizes artillery. Pouteaux has worked on this device for years.
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United Press
Paris
M. Pouteaux
Pouteaux
Hafid Forces Grow as Overthrow of Sultan Nears
In Tangier on June 19 Mulai Hafid gains followers daily as the struggle to topple Abdul Aziz intensifies. Hafid’s ranks rally fanatically and a peaceful settlement seems blocked. Tetuan names Hafid sultan as he urges recognition of his claim to the throne.
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United Press
Tangier
Mulai Hafid
Abdul Aziz
Abdul Aziz Stii
Tetuan
Kind Housekeeper Richly Rewarded in Colorado Springs
Miss Margaret Thrasher, longtime housekeeper at the Hotel Antler, inherits 250000 from the romantic old millionaire Frank Tillotson of Chicago and Pittsfield. Tillotson left the fortune just before dying in Los Angeles. Thrasher will continue in her Antler duties.
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United Press
Colorado Springs
Colo
Margaret Thrasher
Frank Tillotson
Chicago
Pittsfield
Mass
Los Angeles
Tillotson
Miss Thrasher
Sluggers Top Stars 16 12 In Narrow Thursday Clash
The Elm Street Sluggers beat the Neshannock Avenue Stars 16 to 12 on Thursday afternoon in front of a large crowd. Brown and Sullivan pitched for the Sluggers with Brown delivering two home runs before leaving the mound for wildness, while Woods pitched for the Stars.
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Elm Street Sluggers
Neshannock Avenue Stars
Brown
Sullivan
Woods
Stars
Washington & Jefferson College Closes Record Year
Washington and Jefferson College marks its 106th year while reporting its most successful season in history. The era notable for growth and achievement highlights a year of strong enrollment and notable achievements across programs.
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Washington & Jefferson College
Health Officer Abates Nuisance At West Lutton Pool
The city health department filled and destroyed the West Lutton street pool at the Mill street intersection to curb a source of disease. Health Officer McCandless will continue to target other local pools to improve public health and cleanliness.
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West Lutton Street
Health Department
McCandless
Boy Highwayman Robs Banker Near Alliance Ohio
A daylight robbery two miles east of Alliance occurs when William L Murphy cashier of Citizens Banking Sebring is fired upon by a lone boy robber. He is relieved of a few dollars while his wife and two sisters in an auto escape unharmed though valuables remain. The thief roams into nearby woods.
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Alliance, O
William L. Murphy
Citizens Banking Company
Sebring
Murphy
Alliance
Cleveland and Pittsburg
Mark Twain Arrives to Warm Welcome in Redding Villa
In Redding Connecticut Mark Twain arrives to take residence in an Italian villa named Innocents-at-Home awaiting him after three years of construction. The town population including 43 people 18 chickens 9 horses 4 cows 2 dogs and a kitten greet the humorist with a flower bedecked carriage and handshakes along the line.
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United Press
Redding
Conn
Mark Twain
Twain
Goulds Move To Reconcile In Connecticut Estate Lease
Belle Haven Conn June 19 Frank Jay Gould the New York millionaire has leased the P P Redington estate adjoining the cottage occupied by his wife. He visits his children daily and hopes to win back his wife by regaining influence through the children.
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United Press
Belle Haven
Conn
Frank Jay Gould
New York
P. P. Redington
Gould
Million Lost to Central Life Securities Agents
Minnesota businessmen were fleeced of about one million dollars by officers and agents of the Central Life Securities company. Indictments are expected. the firm has been placed in the hands of a receiver by Judge Kohlsaat in Chicago. The company claimed to head many big concerns but paid only a single dividend and its solidity is questioned.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota
Central Life Securities Company
Julius Sehhmahl
Central
Kohlsaat
Chicago
Thiel College Trouble Ended at Pittsburg Synod Session
The sixty sixth annual Pittsburg synod of the Evangelical Lutheran church met in Greenville with 275 delegates. President W J Miller reported that all efforts to remove Thiel college from Greenville were abandoned and urged congregations to join in its upbuilding.
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Pittsburg Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
Greenville
W. J. Miller
Thiel College
Sunday School Ball League Opens With Epworth First Methodist Game
The Sunday school baseball league for church teams opens today on the North Hill grounds with Epworth facing First Methodist in the inaugural game.
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North Hill
Epworth
First Methodist
Robbery Reported at McKee’s Store on Wilmington Road
A window was pried open at McKee's store on the Wilmington road last night allowing entry by unknown persons who stole provisions including 10 pounds of cheese oranges bananas chocolate cakes and other items. No clue is obtainable and police are investigating.
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McKee’s
Wilmington Road
Care in Handling Explosives Enforced by City Chief
Acting on orders from the police committee of councils, Chief Gilmore will enforce the ordinance requiring care in the handling of explosives in this city.
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Police Committee of Councils
Gilmore
Sleeper Route to Toronto via Pittsburg Lake Erie CP
Travel option from Pittsburg leaving daily at 10 p.m. Central time to Toronto arriving 8:35 a.m. the next day. Tickets available through George Hamilton, ticket agent.
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Toronto
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Canadian Pacific
Geo. Hamilton
Stockholders Meeting for Cash Buyers Mercantile Company
Stockholders meet at the church corner Reynolds and South Mill streets on Saturday June 20 at 7 30 p m to elect directors end the option on the Hughes block and transact other business. All stockholders urged to attend. J M Bright President 10 17 19.
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Mercantile Company
Reynolds and
South Mill Streets
Sharp
Hughes
J. M. Bright
Dixon Dies in City Hospital From Self Inflicted Wounds
William Dixon died in Youngstown's City hospital yesterday from wounds caused by a broken piece of glass he used on himself. The incident occurred amid a burst of song.
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William Dixon
Youngstown
Ship's Physician Thomas W Small Commits Suicide at Sea
New York June 19 Dr Thomas W Small resident physician aboard the steamship St Paul shot himself in his stateroom ending his life by his own hand. The terse report notes his death at sea and provides no further details.
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United Press
New York
Thomas W. Small
St. Paul
A Cheerful Spot Spotlight Coming After Fourth of July
Bryan receives delayed attention and is expected to gain notoriety soon after the Fourth of July in local papers.
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Bryan
Cotton Bros. Available, They’ll Find It If Not In Stock
If there is anything you want go to Cotton Bros. If they haven’t got it they will get it for you 25712.
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Cotton Bros
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W. G Kissinger
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Boyles and
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State of
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Act of Assembly of the
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New Castle Pharmacy
Samuel Jones Burnside
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Judson C. Norris
E. N. Baer
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