Graft verdicts in Harrisburg caper shake Pennsylvania politics
After a nine hour deliberation a jury found guilt on the main figures in the capitol graft cases in Harrisburg including Yontractor Sanderson former Auditor General Snyder Wyda Mathews and Shumaker. The paper lauds Berry’s election and urges GOP reform while warning against continued ring influence and political corruption statewide. The piece links the verdict to a broader fight for Republican integrity and public morals with calls for severe punishment and party cleansing.
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Kere
Willan A. Yerry
Hda
Tatsvrenee
Herry
New Castle
Agelure
Republican Ring
Berry
Republica Party
Nent
Noe
Thia Welinn
H. Burd Cassel
J. M. Hunton
Snyder
Mathves & Shumakar Aru
Frank Irvine
Charles G. Weer
George FP. Yarne
Matthew Staley Quay
Quay
Dannsylynnit
Abd
Dave Boon
Tong Letharky
Democrat Party
Lin An Ifort
Contra
Foptora
Pho
Repidilean
Cing
Avery Perert Clio
Ge Party
Sly
Recollgation of Speeches and Political Scandals in Court Rowse
The piece critiques political manipulation by a ring and the Pennypacker era, citing a long trial, inflated Capitol furnishings costs, and misused party loyalty. It argues voters were deceived to keep corrupt officials and notes large gold holdings, favorable exports, and strong crops amid a period of political tension.
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Herry
Ottery
Penrose
Barry Waa
Uheough
Fudge Bunkel
Capitol
Quay
Perbypacker
Essy Marke
Pennypacker
Chenna
Business in the Presidential Year Harbors Cautious Outlook
The article argues a Democratic win in Washington would not immediately alter Republican dominance. It notes the Senate likely remains Republican and Congress would stay aligned through the new year. Businessmen can expect policy continuity and stability in the near term amid uncertain political shifts.
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Puoyle
Pilaineus
Washington
Senate
Ken
Jtepublican
Iba Iield
Ohio cities shift to new municipal code plan
The text reviews Ohio's move from local special acts to a municipal code that abolishes boards of public service and safety, replacing them with two directors and a board of control. It notes prior systems in Akron and Youngstown, debates in New Castle, and arguments about accountability and political influence.
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Ohio
Theo
New Castle
Board of Public
Tessin
Drafind
Boards of Public Service
Boards of Pubic Safety
Public Service
Ong
Palmes
Board of Control
Wee Castle
Akron
Youngstown
Board of City Commissioners
Te Syatera
Senate
Cheaper Houses Draw Many This Spring Across County
The Mercer County Herald reports a shift toward cheaper housing with rents dipping from 40 to 18 dollars monthly. A new interest centers on assisting the poor while the Greenville Board of Charities and Associated Charities work to find affordable homes for residents, as paving debates and local cost concerns unfold.
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United Presbyterian Church
Sharon
Sinalige
Wits Rorhup
Iran
Greenville
Associated Charities
Amu
Habit and Virtue in the Robe of the Soul Sermon
A Saturday night sermon argues daily habits shape character as surely as heredity. It links parental influence to a child’s tendencies, urging uprooting of wrong inclinations and fostering virtue. The piece cites Emerson, medical views on habit formation, and figures like Samuel and Hannah to stress moral discipline.
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Emerson
Samuel
Hannah
Asion
Phablt
Deaths of the Day: Flickinger and McCullough Families
Edward Flickinger of Columbiana Ohio dies at his daughter’s home after illness. Lawrence A McCullough aged 19 dies of appendicitis near Prospect after a brief illness. Also noted are the funerals of Margaret Johns and Miss Margaret DeVore with services in Pulaski Township and Johns ton, and obituary for William Wigton of Isle, age 63, dies after lingering illness leaving four children.
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Lawrence McCullough
Lawrence Albert McCullough
Robert L
Elizabeth DeAlbert
McCullough
Franklin Township
Prospect
John de Albert
Muddy Creek
Reverend Bartholomew Sues Prospect Congregation for Back Salary
Rev Bartholomew sues the Prospect Lutheran Church trustees for 602 dollars plus interest for back salary under a contract alleging partial payments and failure to provide the stipulated yearly 450 dollar salary and parsonage, with detailed claims and dates. The suit, filed in Butler county court, covers 1901 to 1907 and includes receipt-based payments asserted by the defendant.
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Lutheran Church
Thal
Butler County
A. Reiber
A. Batholomew
Emanuel Evangelicatl
Clurch
Prospect
Secont
Pleiaut
Erste
Ahchayel
Milk Prices May Drop With Grass Spring Pasture
Citizens wonder if milk prices will fall as pasture returns this spring. Dealers raised prices by 8 to 9 cents per quart due to costs of keeping cows and winter expenses. The trend across markets suggests a downward move once grass and pasture recover.
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Nev Gasile
Ciozens Axa
New Bedford Mt Jackson Fails To Detect Signals In News Item
Word from David Coroner notes delays in local services and a series of advertising and church notices. The report mentions Rev McBride and Rev Cooper, nearby farms sold at seventy five dollars per acre, and community events in North Head and Hold Saturday.
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Bforn
Mellier
Yale
All Pines
Iihington County
Firat
Presbyterian
New Belford
Sunting
Congressman
David Coroner
Uberal
McBride
Omana
Nob
Tlnesa
Mhoa High Arhnel
D. A. McBride
Andi
Jennie Gideon
Cooper
Martin Homonoad i
Muthadiat Chirch
Wialver
Bain Martin
McCullough
Wiane
Choles Ehnand
Ote Jan
Gaove City
Anant
Audrey Achat
Norch Deaver
Lowentp
Pocketbook Theft Reported on New Castle Trolley Ride
Mrs May Glau of TH Neville reports a pocketbook containing $28 lost Friday afternoon on the New Castle Youngstown trolley. The item was left on a seat as she alighted at Kennedy’s crossing. Police urged patrols and urged witnesses to come forward.
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New Castle
Youngstown
Allkad
May Glaue
Neville
Kennedy
Crosalin
William M Hutchman of Marietta Dies
Mr and Mrs William T Buts of North Jefferson street were notified of the death of William M Hutchman in Marietta Ohio. Former resident of this city he left about twenty years ago for Marietta and is survived by his wife and daughter Mary Hutchman. He was son of Rev Josiah Hutchinen and a member of the Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
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Edwart Flickinger
Edward Flickinger
Walter L. Ramsey
East Lawrence Street
Columbiana
John
Edward
Pustip Flickinger
James Horfatt
Ramsey
William T. Buts
Jefferson Street
Marietta
Fations
Willam M. Hutchman
Hutchamu
Bearden
Josiah Hutchinen
Nesbannock
William Munchman
Sprotwiton
Gulag
Martetts, O
Mary Hutchman
Lodge
Thhe Gratt, FP. & A
Slippery Rock Notes On Local Life And Play Preparations
Slippery Rock reports Marlon Gibson and John de Welsh in nearby towns for business calls while William Bingham studies in Allegheny. Funeral attendance for Perry Kerp of Mars honors Mrs. Louis McCullough. A new gymnasium nears completion ahead of spring term opening on March 24. Nellie Bard leads Ruber schools as term ends March 17 with a successful season. The Philomethian Literacy Society plans a May 30 play She Scoops to Conquer directed by Kate Kerr with a 24 member cast led by Charles Marlow and Jim Grossman among others.
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Marlon Gibson
Pittaburr
John de Welsh
New Castle
Wm. Bingham
Allegheny
Perry Kerp
Mars
Louis McCullough
Misa Nellie Bard
Ruber Echaols
Ruber Echaols, Spent Sunday With Meshd Mra
Bard
Hormalgekool
Ie Kate P. Kerr
Test Inetructora
Sir
Charles Marlow
James MacQuiston
Young Marlow
Jim Grossman
Hard Castle
Bert Mahaffey
Hastings
Marlot Setter
Tony Simpkins
Wm. Rivkals
Diggary
Mr. Dates
Rodger
C. Campbell
Richarda
Thomas
R. Kerr
Stingo
Guay Qlinton
Slang
Kennoth Kelster
Milas Hardensise
Miss Gordon
Miss Hantcastle
Misa Ethel Pulliips
Ag Neville
Milas Hoithnglefield
Dolly
Miss Plan
Attorney Grambers Leaves House After Typhoid Fever
Attorney James A. Grambers, confined to his home for ten weeks with typhoid fever, made a first trip outside on Saturday afternoon. The illness began nine weeks ago and caused him to stay indoors during the period.
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James A. Grambers
Ala
Atrest
Tim
Wedding and notices from Hamilton Street region
A quiet wedding at Rev H Burns home on Hamilton Street tied Miss Margaret Hoover to Midge Trott of Chicago Heights with plans to reside with the groom. Elia Cameron and Lewis Brown wed at the bride’s home in Sharon, he a railway conductor. they’ll honeymoon then settle in Sharon. Frew and Scheffer wed in Wampum with both couples moving to their in laws’ homes. A public card from Alabama mothers denounces liquor trade detailing how corn yields whisky and who profits while urging restraint and moral reflection.
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Cameron-Brown
Elia Cameron
Holenburg
Lewis Brown
Sharon
Sharon-New Coatls Atreet
Irvine Evenus
Keynlug
Frew-Schaffer
Rev. B. A
Minh-May Frew
Ross Scheffer
Princeton
Mr& Kate Frew
Mothers of
Alabama
U. S
Republican primary announcement for Congress race
Announcement notes the Republican primary set for April 21, 1808, outlining the congressional race details and qualification as published in The News. The notice signals official eligibility and the party’s scheduled nominating process.
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Hobbhrt L. Wallace
Almatrim Beatty
Big Beaver Township
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Reynolds
A. W. Gatdner
Ew Castle
Thomas M. Stewart
Little Teaver Township
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William Le.agnew
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Ellwood City
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Patton
Hickory Township
John F. Pifts
North Bonyer Two
Mamillan
James M'Rkissich
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