Eleven hour candidacy shocks with last minute filings
John B Haley enters the race for prothonotary and clerk of courts as a late Republican candidate, filing papers Friday to surprise voters. The list shows multiple Republican contenders and a broad slate for county offices and delegation, with names scattered across wards and townships.
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John B. Haley
Proithonotary
Efaley
Mil Street
Prothanahary
Charles L. Andrews
State Department
Republican—Congress
Ernest F. Acheson
J. K. Teaer
State Senate
S. P. Emery
James E. Mooney
George T. Welnagertner
Samuel P. White
Assembly
Almatrim
A. Martin Graham
John G. Nothburtz
B. Shialds
William B. Agnew
Prank L. Bigham
Rilwood City
Charita T. Andrews
Tidward
John 8. Maley
A. Patetun
Hickary Township
Jacob F. Corl
Ellwood City
W. J. Sharp
New Betford
Joseph B. Martin
Wilmington Township
R. M. Leslie
North Benver
Guy Zimmerman
A. McMillin
John F. Pitts
North Beaver
James McKie~sick
J. S. Long
E. J. Kemm
H Ramey
Slipperyrock
James A. Stickle
Sipperyrock
Jared Hamm
Neshanrock Falls
ML W.foung
J. Mf. Mier
New Castle
W. C. Welker
New Caaire
Moody dies at 23 after lingering illness in Mark Gate
Joseph C Moody, longtime Mark Gate resident, died Friday at 7 20 am after a protracted battle with tuberculosis. Aged 23, he was married June 14 1899 to Blanch Barhatt and leaves four children Gladys James George and Ella. He is mourned by brothers John Lyman and sister Clara Moody and by Mrs Amon Crabtre of Oak Hill O George Moody of Blisswood and Mrs Alma Writehard of Jackson O. He belonged to United Tanke of the Koolhiss of Pyatas and attended Park Gate Christian church.
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Joseph C. Moody
Mark Gate
Moody
Blanch Barhatt
Gladys
James
George
Ella
Gistura
John
Lyman
Clara Moody
Amon Crabtres
Oak Hill
O. George Moody
Blswood
Alma Writehard
Jackson
Tia Kolghis
Pytatas
Glenn Park
Park Gate Christian Church
George Steffler
Wurdembure
Slippery Rock
Charles Bell
Palfvesters
Frank
Jobe
William
Robert Stefler
Willian
Bert Sonningham
Stefler
Lfe
Ellwood City
Wurtembure
168Th
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Jennie Jackson
Moravia
Wiliam and
Qharles Stettler
Zelienople
New Wilmington Loses Landmark
An old town landmark near the center of New Wilmington is being torn down after its purchase by J. G. Mekles. The weathered structure, standing about 75 years, will be removed for a large farm development, with little impact on the town’s landscape expected.
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J. G. Mekles
Butler School Demoralized by the Black Hand
March 21 at Institute Hall the Butler School faced a Black Hand threat demanding 400 dollars under threat of dynamite. Word spread, panicked women gathered outside the school, and children were kept away as officials denied receiving the letter.
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Butler
BLACK
Institute Hall
Offec
Meeching
Creditors in Case of H P Carpenter to Meet
A meeting of the creditors in the H P Carpenter bankruptcy case will be held at the Referee’s office on North Meareer Street, April 1, to elect a trustee to manage the property. Carpenter claims his assets exceed liabilities.
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H. P. Carpenter
P. Carpenter
Deaths of the Day in Ellwood City Vicinity
Obituary notices report the deaths of several local residents including George Steffler of Wurdembure aged 60 after paralysis and a lingering illness. Other obituaries list Mrs. James Maxwell and Mrs. Elizabeth O'Donnell among mourners, with details on births, marriages, and surviving family across Zelienople Shenango and nearby towns.
Former resident dies in Boyne City Michigan
Mrs Jobim Glass, widow of John Glass and a former resident of this city, died at her daughter Mrs Furman in Boyne City Michigan. The death followed by years of heart trouble. Born Laura Fulkerson in 1852 she lived on Spring Hill then moved with her husband to Troyne City. Survived by husband two children Percy and Mrs Furman and a sister Mrs Mary M ilvenny and brothers Perry Frank and Tarry Fulkerson.
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Jobim Glass
Boyne City
Mich
Furman
Nogst
Laura Fulkerson
Fulkerson
Spring Hill
Troyne City
Joseph Thurnton
Eliza Jane Fulkerson
John Glass
Joan Glass
Boyne
Percy
Michigan
Shealso
Ape
Mary Meilvenny
Seventh Word
Ska
Perry Fulkerson
Terrace Avenue
Frank Fulkerson
West Washington Street
This Elry
Tarry Fulkersoc
Congress to Open After March Fourth 1908
United Press reports a White House conference with President Roosevelt Senator Aldrich and Representatives Payne and Dalzell shaping a tentative program for Congress. They discussed tariff revision the Sherman anti trust law amendments and a potential commission led review with public hearings while labor interests require careful concessions for favorable politics.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Congress
Aldrichecurrency
Finance
Interstate Commerce Commission
Brick Plant 15 Sold Under Hammer
The New Gastie Sandtime Brick Manufacturing Company plant near the Harbor sold at public sale to about six buyers. Nearly all items went for roughly ten percent of original cost. The Sand-lime Brick Company formed to remedy the issue, capitalized at $20,000, with over half reportedly paid. Sand unsuitable for the process caused the plant to fail, leaving several local and Youngstown investors as heavy losers.
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Gastie Sand- Time Brick Manufacturing Company
R. P. Pnmerey
Propis
Youngstown
Country roads damaged by recent rains
Reports from road supervisors say heavy rains have badly damaged roads nationwide. Macadamized sections remain, but many areas show washouts and damage to new surfaces. Brentown and two other townships expect extensive road work once the season opens.
Pension Boost for Job Trax Sparks Congressional Debate
The article notes that Job Trax received a raise, with discussions by Congress on a potential 60 percent increase. It credits Trax with helping restore order among western tribes and discouraging rebellion in the South during the years ending 1866.
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Jou Trax
Privision
Congress Avhcuon
Mercy on Penrose in Senate Refusal Highlighted
Butler Clinton praises Penrose as brave and principled for declining a shortcut opportunity. The comment urges continuation of his service to guard the country from a dangerous chamber.
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Senate
Addall
Loler Penrose
Mivantaga
Dutler Clilsen
Anarchists Denied Use of the Mails
Washington reports a crackdown on anarchist literature after La Questione Sociale, an Italian weekly from Paterson New Jersey, was barred from US mail service for inflammatory content. Postmaster General Mayer cited sedition risks urging abolition of circulation. similar scrutiny targets another English language sheet boasting the slogan We Must Undermine the Army.
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Washington
la Questiona Socialé
Paterson
N. W
United States
Black Law Dictionary
Leo Heinrichs
Denver
Commerce’ and Labor
Straus
Black Hand
Avery
N. J
la Questione Sociale
Kansas
Post Office Oficials
Thes
Ufo
Weingartners stirring speech on temperance
New Wilmington March 21 Upwards of 150 men gathered in the college chapel for a local option meeting. Henderson Thompson presided and a local option club was organized with Thompson president. George T. Weingartner of New Castle spoke on the local option, praising Constitution provisions and the Penrose campaign, while plans for next week’s meeting were announced. a six room house on Emerson avenue was purchased by John A. Leathers.
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New Wilmington
College Chapel
Henderson Thompson
Snd
Junius Alexander Wis Kecrelary
New Wilhington
Henderson
Thompson
J. M. Houston
Alexander
T. S McAnus
New Castle
McAnus
George T. Weingaruier
Commonwealth
Penrose
Penrova
K. M. Russell
Wealtminster College
Walter 3. Reynolds
Robert L. Wallace
Taft Nominated Soon at Chicago GOP Convention
Forty delegates chosen in Columbia Ohio indicate Taft led with 28 of 34 instructed delegates. National total reaches 218 with 174 instructed for Taft. Delegates span 14 states, with various unpledged or other candidates receiving few. Paris dispatch notes Taft stance on policy and Japan relations amid broader convention chatter.
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United Press
Columbia
Taft
Own
Kansas
North Carolina
Virginia
Olty
Witnels
Alabama
Florida
Iowa
Kentucky
Maryland
Michigan
Missouri
Nebraska
Ohie
Oklahoma
Philippines
Teanesane
Fairbanks
Indiana
Gnowon
Sls
Knox
Secretary Wilson Declares It Bad to Lie About Egg Ages
Secretary Wilson of the Agriculture Department denounces lying about egg ages as a crime. He cites the arrest of a Washington dealer for storing eggs in crates labeled fresh, arguing such deceit harms consumers and resembles cargo pretense. He notes summer prices may drop but winter it will raise the perceived value of fresh eggs.
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Wilson
Wilsow
Federal Department of Agriculture
Lin
Washington
Elwood City Schools Get Glen Co. Fire Escapes
The Glenn Manufacturing Co. will outfit Central and Circle schools in Ellwood City with extra wide fire escapes. Installations on two buildings priced at 186 and 154 dollars depend on board approval. Woodwork to be painted with fireproof paint, storm doors removed and refitted next year if needed.
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Ellwood
Glen CO
Glenn = Manufacturing company
Enwood City
Central
Ands Circle School
Manufactur
Fira Excapess
Ba bin
Pines
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Dr. Williams
Cak
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Joseph J. ‘Zimmerman
Rochester
Thomas W. Phillips
Janes M. Bosgert
Monongahela City
Joseph A. Herron
Geleestes
Charles F. Ball
Vo Fast
Thomas M. Ecklee
Bilwood City
Joseph Hi
Ligo
Tudeon C. Norris
Edhimittee
Mant T. Stitt
Robert W. Garroway
J. Gallahan
A. Reid English
Frank J. Weddington
Warvey B. Mastin
Tormac W. Leathers
W. W. Stevenson
W. R. McClain
Thomas Ingustine
Woliam FE. Harris
Jusian Greer
John P. Callahen
Willam D. Boddy
F. E. Paister
Hazel Dell
W. ¥. Johnston
New Wilmingtonboro
J. G. Martin
South New Castle
B. J. Durkin
Wampum
W. A Brown
Big Braver
S. A. Duncan
Keen
William King
Calli D. Cook
Hickory
A. T. Young
Clyde Gormley
Mabuoing
RC. Ashton
Neshannock
Freak Donaldson
J. A. Drale
Worth Beaver
J. W. Cooper
W. H. Twin
WB. Emery
Hf. R- Dungan
Perry
James A. VanGorder
Pisingroave—Tirst
Devil Hamilton
J. Rodgers
Pulaski-Pirst
D. J. Uarryy
Wd. Shields
Seoi
G. Te. Martin
Shenange
J. Frank Athen
Spperymck
T. WM
Wenedy
G. ¥. Gibson
Union
Flint
R. FT
Atkinson
Secoma
Robert Wallace
Wayne—What
Charles & Ferguson
McMunn
Uri
Jobo Bingle
Badger
Ace
Moser
Wilmington
Win
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J.B. Johnston
Kt. C. Copper
Sehard
W. Ramsey
Lome
Bient
Robinson
Wr. J. Quinn
Genkin
Seventh Ward
Thomas Wal
J. J. Menice
Huvun Valley
Hiran Nye
Hazel Dell—Goo
B. Nya
Volant—tiex
W. Collins
Wankiwht
Minnerly
Beaver—First
Hoopenpede
Ickory
Hinkson
Joeconal
Mahoning
Pirst
Elmer Beight
Andrew
Baird
Neshashock
J. A. Cover
North Heaver
Parry Heller
Joe Helcanan
Plaingrove
Pirs
Wm. McCune
Pilaski
John Gibson
Eecord
Frank Moeseberger
Scot
Leene Sterling
Taylor
Whitai Newswonder
Falon
James Flynn
Yayne
Jim
A.M Kurta
James Atmo
Phoninlon Ticket
J. K. Hess
TA. Seehler
Princeton
Conny
Franke Mulken
Harwund City
V. Mi. Brown
West Pittsburg
Nacional
R. MM. Bulner
Marquis
Ashenharat
New Willington
Joseph Peebles
Stott
Stuyduluvates
J. C. White
FL. Smit
AQP
New Ceette
Scott
Beerstary
George W. Cluttan
Wes Cast
R. S. MaQoyim
Isaac It
Houk
A. Te. Robinson
W. EB. Collins
Gee
Ond
J. C. Pherson
W. H. Angel
Prank
Boott
Joseph Peebies
Pisingrove
Thames McCay
Socialist Ticket
Eden D. Powell
J. P. Strayer
County Comessioner
Harry 8
Green
Andréw Lindsteen
D. P. Deely Daleguies
Charles H. McCarty
Carl Nolte
Jub KR. Fox
Steve K. Flanagan
James P. Gill
Jesse W. Green
O. F. Wilkuns
Evan Myon
Mra
Zurah Wilitarce
James M. Maxwell
Catherine Maxwell
Shenango Township
Severa
Flness
Pneuuonia
Sirs Maxwell
Florence
Joseph
Mary
Dulsy
Leander
Tafayette
Lawrences
Ubarlea Park
Stoler
Martha M. Warris
John W. Marrs
Wood Street
Charlotte T. Welfersberger
Samuel C. Welfersberger
Crawford Avenue
Charlote Lian
Iitthe
Nte
Wolfersterger
Baltimore
Andy Qhia Railroad
Eizabeth O'Donnell
Elizabeth O'Donnell
Cara
Wrobert J. Wallace
West
Carson Street
O'Donnell
Ireland
Wallace
Shottas Cowell
Australia
Ross Burnett
Causley Deo Xorrdyn
Rosa Turnett
Mae
Violet G. Patton
G. Patton
John Ty. Patton
Cheatiit Street
George Cline
McClure
Suipperyrook
Penaumonia
Hazelton
Madya
Pittsburg
James J
Olina Soe
Pltaburg
A. Tf Moore
United Sttoa
Ohio
Accom Dinind BR
Porakor
Moura
Campagno
Dec
Excall
Clovelqail
Tota Jobasom
Rika Stipnly Company
LowellvMe
Sia Credlorm
Jyiniy Machan, Jr
Aninedan
Tha
MR. Roosevelt
Dauzell
Hammer
JOB Trax
Mercy ON Penrose
Weingartner
John A. Lenthord
L. W. Platt
Emerson Avenue
Ewing & Long
Cor. Mill and
Washington Sts
East Washington Street
Mill Street
St. Cloud Hotel
The
Citizens National Bank
Thomas W. Philbifs
Matthias 3
Wenderson
J. Norman
Martin Eughlen, Harr
David Jameson
P. A. Cunningham
Edward T. Kurtz
Chas, I. Andrews
John H. Sreston
Samuel M Creart Lewis
Mill Washington Sts
W. H. Taft
Chicago
Paris
Tempster
Andra Turdlau
Taft Giotlitsee
Polley
Palley
America
Japan
Evans
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