Farm colonies proposed as remedy for vagrants at Boston conference
A conference discussion in Boston urged Germany style farm colonies for tramps and vagrants, with strict benevolent discipline and work. It argues such colonies rely on vigilant rural police and state control, claiming without patrols the open farm system could not exist and tramp crime costs would persist.
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National Conference of Charities
Boston
Germany
Themelves
Secondary Farm Schools Show Growth Across Pennsylvania
Six years ago state lecturers proposed adding farming principles to country school curricula. The idea led to the creation of secondary farm schools to teach scientific farming and its financial benefits, especially for youths unable to attend college. Despite patches of progress in Pennsylvania, statewide funding and formal integration into public education remain uncertain.
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Arrisburg
Uch
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Exper
New York State College of Agriculture
Cite
Pirates Protest Boston Victory Over Contested Call
Pittsburg grows tense as the Pirates protest a Boston win here on June 20. Umpire Johnstone's call on a key play sparks the dispute under Sec 3 of Rule 61, with President Lynch of the National League urging withdrawal and Dreyfuss resisting. Pittsburgh seeks waivers for Fred Hunter, signaling shifts for Wagner, McKechnie, or McCarthy at first base.
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Pittsburg
Boston
Johnstone
Lynch
Ntional League
Dreyfuss
Fred Hunter
Wagner
McKechnie
McCarthy
Ristop
Suicide Suspected in Miner’s Death at Greensburg Boardin g House
The body of Keyser Kroson, a coal miner, was found in his Greensburg boarding house. Authorities believe he killed himself last Saturday morning. remains were found Sunday night. A Polish love affair is cited as a possible motive.
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Greensburg
Keyser Kroson
United
Poland
Cox Wealth Tied To Furniture Trust In Prison Labor Claim
The July American magazine accuses George B. Cox of amassing wealth through the Ford Johnson Co. in Cincinnati, known as the furniture trust, which allegedly controls prison labor across multiple states. It cites 14 500 workers at 34 cents daily, far less than private rates, with annual losses and potential profits outlined, including comparisons to Minnesota and Detroit facilities.
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United Press
New York
George B. Cox
Ford-Johnson Co
Cincinnati
The
Furniture Trust
Ford-Johnson Company
Indiana
Michigan City
Kentucky
Frankfort
Kentucky Houses of Reform
Greendale
House of Correction
Chicago
Milwaukee
Minnesota
Detroit House
Hints and Dints: Curiosities From a Busy Day
A collage of vignettes and wry observations in a miscellany tone. Jests about food and drink, fashion, money, and manners mingle with local scenes in New Castle and Massillon. References to Taft, Billy Sunday, and the Shenango tin mill appear amid playful quips on daily life.
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Shenango
Little Old New Castle
Political quips and satirical digs from era newspapers
A collage of editorial jibes across papers attacks politicians and policies. Roosevelt backs Taft for 1912 while Bryan is praised as capable. Monkeys on cotton, militia quips, Atlas as a milliner, wheat monopolies, legal duel ideas, and fashion cuffs headline a mosaic of humorous takes.
Youngstown Plant to Be Enlarged
Plans for additions to the General Fireproofing company plant in Youngstown Ohio will double capacity and raise employment by fifty percent. The reinforced concrete building costing 25000 to 30000 dollars should be finished by October 1 with work to start soon.
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Youngstown
General Fireproofing Company
Imperial Valley Transforms Desert To Rich Farm Belt
EL CENTRO Cal June 20 The Imperial valley once known as Salton Sink is now a thriving farming region fed by 740 miles of irrigation ditches. More than 4 000 farms and 20 000 residents cultivate diverse crops amid a dry furnace like climate. Supporters say reclamation costs totaling about 40 million dollars have proven worthwhile. boosters claim the valley may rival the Nile valley in productivity.
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EL Centro
Cal
Salton Sink
America
Imperial Valley
Gulf of Lower California
Salton Sea
Colorado
New Liverpool Salt Co
Alamo
Mexico
United States
Reclamation Service
Little Hall
Nile Valley
Sailors Strike Threatens Royal Naval Review Disruption
London reports say the coronation naval review at Spithead may lose public interest as sailors’ strikes spread with allied unions. Royal Mail and Union Castle lines cancel sailings, strikers accuse shipowners of illegal sailing, and riotous actions flare in Barry Hull and Glasgow as dockyard unrest grows.
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United Press
London
Spithead
Royal Mail Co
Union Castle Co
Board of Trade
Barry
Hull
Glasgow
Belfast
Castro May Try to Come Back and Lead Revolution
Cipriano Castro, former Venezuela president, is reportedly traveling to the United States to pursue steps toward rekindling power and possibly reclaim his former role through a revolutionary move. He is described as the most turbulent figure on the diplomatic horizon.
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Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Auto collision at Appleway and Washington street minor damage
A collision occurred this morning between Elliott's automobile and a Keystone Package delivery wagon at Appleway and Washington street. The car suffered a broken lamp and minor damage while its low speed prevented a serious crash.
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Elliott
Keystone
Appleway
Washington Street
A TRACE OF MISSING WOMAN IN PULASKI AREA
The disappearance of Mrs. John Williams from her Pulaski home remains a mystery. She left April 21 to go to Youngstown and has not been heard from since. Her husband and children plus others have conducted a thorough search with no clues or discouraging word.
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John Williams
Pulaski
Youngstown
Lawrence Gun Club Trophies Engraved for Handicap Shoots
Trophies for best records in the Lawrence Gun Club handicap shoots have arrived and are being engraved. The cups will be exhibited this week in a jewelry store window on Washington street and the handicap system aims to give every shooter an equal chance to win.
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Lawrence Gun Club
Washington Street
Street committee acts on ordinance referrals
The Street committee referred back three ordinances to councils. They cover grading Albert street from Hilcreest to the old city line, grading Wilson avenue from Arlington to the city line, and a grade change for Carlisle and Edison avenues at their intersection.
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Albert Street
Hilcreest
Old City Line
Wilson Avenue
Arlington
Carlisle
Edison Avenues
Foster Named Chief Engineer of State Highway Dept
Samuel D. Foster, county engineer of Allegheny County, was appointed by Governor Tenner as chief engineer of the newly created state highway department. E. M. Bigelow was recently chosen commissioner.
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Foster
State Highway Dept
Samuel D. Foster
Allegheny County
Tener
State Highway Department
E. M. Bigelow
Boy Slays Father in Cleveland Domestic Tragedy
In Cleveland on June 20 George Burns a 15 year old shot and killed his father Edward Burns 45 after returning home to find his mother attacked by him The boy and his mother described the father choking the woman prompting the fatal shooting with a revolver.
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Cleveland, O
George Burns
Edward Burns
Burns
George
Ladies' Aid Society Meeting at Central Presbyterian Church
The Ladies' Aid society of Central Presbyterian church will meet tomorrow at 2 PM in the church parlors. This will be the last meeting until fall and a full attendance is desired.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Central Presbyterian Church
General Beaver Dies After Billy Sunday Meeting
Greenville Pa June 20 Gen Beaver 65 a leading Greenville contractor dropped dead in Erie after attending a Billy Sunday meeting.
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Greenville
Beaver
Erie
Billy
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Rural Police
Pirates
Boston Victory
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Lowellville
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New York World
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Doc Wiley
Chicago Record-Herald
Castro
GUN Club
National Bank of
Lawrence County
Street Committee
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LituaNden As
New Castle Shoe Shine Parlor
Allen
Wampum
Enna
Winter Bros
One Price Clothiers
the National Bank of
H. R. Sankey
Hoyt
Lawrenge Savings & Trust CO
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