Pennsylvania Senate Defeats Child Labor Bill After Night Fight
Harrisburg June 28 The Pennsylvania legislature adjourned sine die after an all night battle over a child labor bill that would cut the work week from 60 to 54 hours and the work day from 12 to 10 hours with a half holiday on Saturday. The measure failed 69 to 67 largely due to Progressive opposition. The session also saw the loss of a state marshal powers bill but passage of the Jones state wide primary bill and a $43 million general appropriation.
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National News Association
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Senate
House
Conference Committee
Snyder
Walnut
U. S
Joy Riders Caught In Downtown Auto Incident
A trio of joy riders on Bluff street sped through town frightening pedestrians and running over a dog. Mayor Tyler witnessed the event and secured the license number, leading to charges for E B Kinney the driver and for Joe Boyd and R G Tishborn on disorderly conduct. Kinney faced intoxicated driving charges with a possible $100 to $300 fine or up to one year in jail. the others settled on disorderly conduct with suspended sentence under the auto act.
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Bluff Street
Tyler
Robinson
E. B. Kinney
Joe Boyd
R. G. Tishborn
Kinney
Ranney
Hunters' Shows in Lowellville Week of June 30
Hunters big show, after a carnival on the South Mill street grounds, is billed to appear at Lowellville during the week beginning June 30. The town will be decorated for the occasion and a big time is expected.
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South Mill Street
Lowellville
Cleaning Tiles with Terpentine Polishes Stains
A historic guide advises avoiding water on hearth tiles. It recommends using terpentine on flannel and finishing with a dry cloth to restore a shiny look to the tiles. No fresh damage described.
Marriage Licenses Granted in Pittsburg Area
A marriage license was issued in Pittsburg on Friday to Amos W. Koch of Ellwood City and Adda Turner of Slippery Rock, and to Harry W. Gangenbaugh of Gary Indiana and Gertrude M. Swain of Economy.
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Pittsburg
Amos W. Koch
Ellwood City
Adda Turner
Slippery Rock
Harry W. Gangenbaugh
Gary, Ind
Gertrude M. Swain
Economy
Foot Movement Aims to Dig Thousand Mile Canal
A movement on foot proposes using Panama Canal construction gear to dig a thousand mile irrigation ditch through western Nebraska and Kansas, signaling a bold land and water project plan. Endorsers advocate repurposing existing heavy equipment for canal like irrigation works across the plains.
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Ebraskia
Kansas
New Fashions Most Daring in 1913 Paris Summer Styles
Paris fashion critics note the 1913 summer styles show as much of the body as possible with slashed skirts, decollette gowns, and diaphanous fabrics. Corsets are out, tights and knee high slash dresses rise, and stockings flash jewels or flowers as hats feature red ramblers.
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Paris
Auteuil
New York
House Dance to Honor Visitors
Arthur Brown of East street hosts an informal dance for 80 friends Monday evening to welcome visitors Harold and John Payne Langdon Ricketts of Cincinnati and William Kennedy of Cleveland who are due to arrive in the city tonight.
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Arthur Brown
East Street
Harold and
John Payne
Langdon Ricketts
Cincinnati
William Kennedy
Cleveland
Mrs Reis Hosts Friends for East Street Visit
Miss Rebecca Reis of East street hosts a small gathering this afternoon for guests Miss Josephine Ress and Miss Laura Balfe of Newburg New York and Miss Mary Wheeler of Erie visiting Miss Blanche Lusk. They plan to drive to Stoneboro for Sunday.
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Rebecca Reis
East Street
Josephine Ress
Laura Balfe
Newburg
N. Y
Mary Wheeler
Erie
Blanche Lusk
Miss Reis
Miss Lusk
James W. Reis
Harriet Reis
H. W. Wirsing
Arthur Brown
Stoneboro
McConnell Family Reunion Held at Calvin McConnell Home
Dr and Mrs F W Guy Andrew Paisley and family and Charles Q Martin attended the McConnell family reunion at Calvin McConnell's home near Volant Friday. About 150 guests enjoyed a sumptuous noon dinner. The next reunion will be held at J M McConnell's home on the last Friday of June.
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F. W. Guy
Andrew Paisley
Charles Q. Martin
McConnell
Calvin McConnell
Volant
J. M. McConnell
Bride and Groom Bittles Visit Friends in Waterford
Mr and Mrs Adam Bittles of Waterford newlyweds stay with Dr and Mrs E B Bittles on East North Street and visit Mr and Mrs W L L Gorley on North Mercer Street where they received a serenade on Thursday evening.
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Adam Bittles
Waterford
E. B. Bittles
East North Street
W. L. L. Gorley
North Mercer Street
Anna Margaret Brisbine Birthday Party at Boyles Avenue
Anna Margaret Brisbine marked her eighth birthday today on Boyles Avenue with a party hosted by her mother Mrs J W Brisbine. Guests arrived at 3 o'clock and enjoyed games and light refreshments in a festive gathering.
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Anna Margaret Brisbine
Boyles Avenue
J. W. Brisbine
Orange Ladies No 129 Entertain Ellwood City Lodge
The Orange Ladies No 129 entertain the Ellwood City lodge on Monday evening as a class of 20 is to be initiated. Arrangements are under way for the local chapter to attend the state session in Pittsburg during the first week of August.
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Orange Ladies No. 129
Ellwood City Lodge
Pittsburg
Birth and local updates from the week
Friends report the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Bishop of Chicago formerly of this city. Col. Levi C. Briton has gone to Gettysburg for the encampment. George Cook of Waumpum, injured at Gettysburg, is released from Shenango Valley hospital to return home today.
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F. J. Bishop
Chicago
Levi C. Briton
East Washington Street
Gettysburg
George Cook
Waumpum
Shenango Valley Hospital
Tomatoe Men In Limelight On East Washington Gardens
Frew Book of East Washington Street reports ripe tomatoes as one of the finest gardens on the Eastside. Harry Alexander of Highland Avenue also forecasts July 4th ripening. both patches are just coloring.
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Frew Book
East Washington Street
Mr. Book
Harry Alexander
Highland Avenue
Dissolution Plan For U P Approved By President
President Wilson has approved a complete Union Pacific dissolution plan. G. P. Todd of the Justice Department will travel to St. Paul to present the plan to the federal court. DOJ requests a potential objection filing clause to keep options open without rushing final enforcement.
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National News Association
Washington
Union Pacific
Wilson
G. P. Todd
Department of Justice
St. Paul
James W. Gerard
New York State Supreme Court
United States
Germany
Gerard
Imperator
Paris
Mra. Gerard
Yardmasters Meet in New Castle to Discuss Division Work
General yardmasters of the B and A division of the Pennsylvania railroad convene in New Castle for today’s conference at the yardmaster office. Attendees include G H Coates Ashtabula J P McGowan Niles J Perry Youngstown W C Bender Erie J M Walker Sharon and Harry Gormley New Castle.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
New Castle
G. H. Coates
Ashtabula
Ohio
J. P. McGowan
Niles, CO
J. Perry
Youngstown
W. C. Bender
Erie
J. M. Walker
Sharon
Harry Gormley
Mrs Eddy and Jesus Christ clash over church leadership
In a tense statement, the speaker asserts spiritual headship of the branch churches Mary Baker Eddy founded, vows to defend his position, and proclaims Christian Science as taught by Eddy while condemning materialism. He predicts a global recognition of Eddy’s divinity and urges radical adherence to spiritual standards. The remarks frame ongoing internal church struggle and metaphysical aims.
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Eddy
Mary Baker Eddy
One Person in Five in South Africa in White
A historical note reports that about one fifth of South Africa's population is identified as white. It outlines the demographic proportion within the country and touches on the social and political context of the era.
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South Africa
Whisky blame in a tragedy prompts voters to ask who is responsible
A New York City crime tale reports a man killing his daughter and wounding his wife. The piece cites Collier’s Weekly and presses readers to question liquor makers and sellers as moral enablers, urging citizens to answer who is responsible for crimes fueled by drink.
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New York City
Collier's Weekly
Collier's
Neal Dow and a sober Maine Sunday school rally
Mrs. Antoinette A. Hawley recalls a Maine rally where 2000 children faced a drunkard question. Neal Dow born 109 years earlier as a bank director and Union army general aided by Quakers. Dow toured the state teaching temperance, sowing literature and conviction to cleanse the state of saloons and traps for youth.
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Maine
Antoinette A. Hawley
W.cc. T. U
Colorado
Neal Dow
From Temperance to Throttling the Liquor Trade
Professor Ross of the University of Wisconsin criticizes temperance efforts that pleaded with individuals to reform. He argues the goal should be to throttle the liquor traffic, performing a social safeguard that prevents temptation for hundreds of thousands of boys and girls.
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Ross
University of Wisconsin
The Brewer and The Drinker Verses About Moderation
A pair of verses contrasts the brewer who gains money and friends with the drinker who travels weary and ends poor. It warns readers to avoid Nquor and seek temperance to share in life’s good things.
Incarnate Death Alcohol Debate Cited in Science texts
A philosophical note argues that alcohol’s value as a preservative stems from its life destroying property. Science declares alcohol incarnate death and underscores its preservative limit.
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Bsclence
Public notice from Jos Rich correcting misimpression
Jos Rich denies any connection between P K Fike appointment to Dunn Rice Co and his own Dunn business at 317 EH North St. He states he remains available to serve the public with prompt and efficient service and solicits patronage.
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P. K. Fike
Dunn & Rice Jo
North St
Jos § Rich
Ady
Dr. Bittles Returns From Harrisburg
Dr. E. E. Bittles, Lawrence county representative at Harrisburg, returned home this afternoon. He was a regular attendee at sessions and active for the Pymatuning swamp bill and other measures affecting Lawrence county.
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E. E. Bittles
Lawrence County
Harrisburg
Dr. Bittles
Viewers Finish Hearing Testimony on Local Grading
Viewers finished hearing testimony on the Martin street and Shadyside grading yesterday. Assessments will be prepared for inspection of property owners.
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Martin Street
Shadyside
Property Listings with Corner Lot Details
A fragmented listing shows multiple plots with addresses on Highland, Adams, Stanton, Washington, Beckford, Delaware, Sheridan, and Belmont streets. Sizes range around 35x120 to 90x150 feet with prices noted like 1250 and 60 and 400. The text includes corner and alley references and business lots on South Mill Street near Sutton.
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Adams St
Alley
Washington
Beckford and Stanton, Ave
Delaware
Highland
One
Sheridan Avenue
Albert St
Se & Belmont Ste
Mill Street
Corner Sutton
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Lowelville
Orange Ladies
U. P
General Conference of Officials
A. Division
The
Pennsy
European Post
Mrs. Eddy
Jesus Christ
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
New Castle Stationery Co
Lowesville
Hunter Show
Bian Soma
Hbdgewood
Adams and
Stanton Ave
Sekine
Rose Street
Eer Ave
Clenmore
Clare P. DuShane
ST. Cloud Building
Craig Centre Auto Co., Inc
Crai Sxcett
Pittsburgh
Entral Lines
Woodland Park
Ashtabula Harbor
Lake Erie
A. W. Treadwell
Lawrence Savings & Trust Co
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