Triumph of Machinery in Unified Fleet Run
The world marvels at the 13.00 mile voyage by the American fleet of 16 battleships and auxiliaries. Invoking flawless operation, no ship faltered, marking a 90 day ocean progress with few glitches. Modern battleships blend steam and electricity, far surpassing old wooden frigates, though cost and complexity challenge nations like Spain in mechanical prowess.
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Navieg Kiow
Campley Mechaniain
Murhinora
Spain
Atlantic
Span
Altuntel
Bpanish
Brewers and saloon keepers tied to corrupt machine
A lengthy analysis argues that brewers and saloonkeepers allied with political machines controlled licenses and votes to strengthen their grip on power. It notes judges and officials sided with liquor interests, undermining local option laws and exposing communities to pervasive saloon influence and property harm.
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Crimie
Avvuspileh
Tom Whith
Brawery
Brower
Nynor
Wallace
Lawrence County
Bethel
Schuylkill
Suvidet
Northumberland
New Castle High School Plans Face Voter Scrutiny
The article argues the board of education aims to fund a $300,000 plus new high school without direct public approval. It claims leaders seek multi year bond issues to dodge a citywide vote, criticizing perceived arrogance and urging residents to demand responsible financial planning.
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Board of Education
Feasliy High Ackoql Plana
Jim
New Castle
Mother Morrisy Dies in Ellwood City Age 74
Old Mother Morrisy known to Ellwood City residents died Saturday night at Dixmont asylum after years of wandering. A familiar figure on the streets for over 14 years, she traveled between Ellwood and nearby towns and returned to her home when possible. Her daughter Della, long an invalid, died recently. the cause of death not fully known though abstinence and cleanliness of life may have hastened it. Funeral expenses will be borne by the county.
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Brooks
Ufe
Allegheny County
Philadelphia
Hecette
Walmun
Mother Morrisy
Olxmagt
Jong Sleen
Ellwood City
Ellwood
Lie Tlme
Lille
Della
Mynor
Engagement Announced At Mispah Circle Party
Miss Ethel Allen announces her engagement to Le Roy Whiting at a St Patrick s Day party hosted by the Mispah circle of the First Presbyterian Church. The event featured music and a ribbon drawing revealing the betrothal with an April wedding planned at the bluff in Anril. Mina Allen hosts and is well regarded by friends in the city. Whiting, a New Godford native living here four years, is known locally.
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First Presbyterian Church
Ethel Allen
Cascade Street
Bayo
LeRoy Whiting
Allen
Belde
Anril
Mina Allen
Thomas Allen
Well Ag Frionia
Air. Whiting
New Godford
Marriage License Notice for Misa Guy and Isaac Igelly
A marriage license has been issued in Ittaburg naming Misa Matilda A. Guy of Oaksdale and Isaac M. Igelly monds of Slippery Rock for marriage. The record lists D. It. Mur born to Mr and Mrs phy of 10S Park age.
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Ittaburg
Misa Matilda A. Guy
Oaksdale
Isaac M. Igellymonds
Slippery Rock
D. It. Mur
Mr Phy
Union Labor Seeks Charles Littlefield Scalp After Resignation
Washington report says organized labor claims political scalp of Representative Charles E Littlefield after his resignation from Congress. Gompers era leaders backed efforts to defeat him. Littlefield’s margin was slim. Labor alleges he feared challenging labor’s anti injunction stance and returning to law practice to support family.
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Washington
Organized Labor
Charles E. Uittlefeld
Congress
Gompers
American Federation
Af Labor
Littlefield
Iqbar
Thig
Commissioner Calls For Pure Drink Act To Stop Adulteration
Tiairy and Food Commissioner Foust reports in the division bulletin that no improvement in liquor quality has been seen and urges Pennsylvania to pass a pure drink act. He cites evidence that party drinks contain harmful decoctions and that alcoholic beverages are no better, hoping the next legislature provides a remedy for a pure and wholesome land.
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Tiairy
Foust
Pennsylvania
High Constable Appointed in Hazel Dell
Matthew Murphy was named high constable of Hazel Dell by Judge Porter on Monday morning to fill a vacancy caused by George Wheeler failing to qualify. The appointment followed a petition signed by a large number of voters in the township.
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Matthew Murphy
Haxel Dell
Porter
George We Miler
Miller Wandertado
Murphy
Tas Horough
Arbor Days Proclaimed for April 3 and 24 in Pa Facts
Gov. Stuart designates April 3 and April 24 as Arbor Days in Pennsylvania. Officials urge tree planting and public observance statewide with schools and communities participating in the events.
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Uariubburg, Pa
Stuart
Arbor Ange
Mrs. McFarland Celebrates Ninety Years in Scott Township
Margaret McFarland of Scott township is celebrated on her 90th birthday. Widow of William McFarland, she lives in the log house built by her husband, a pioneer in the county. She recalls early days when timber covered much of the area and has two daughters, Mrs James W. Stevenson and Mrs Margaret Walton, both advanced in years. She remains in fair health with youthful spirit.
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Margaret’ McFarland
Scott Wonship
McWarland
William McWarland
Scott Township
McFarland
James W. Stevenson
Bupergrock
Margaret Walton
Send
Farmers foresee good wheat crop in Lawrence County
Lawrence county farmers report a promising wheat harvest after severe recent cold and snow. Despite a late frost risk, soil conditions and higher last fall plantings suggest profitable yields if prices reach favorable levels.
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Lawrence CO
Mother Awarded Custody of Child in Habeas Corpus Case
Mrs Hin Harria was granted custody by Judge Fudge Porter after a habeas corpus hearing. Formerly Mrs Warria, she had divorced from Samuel Carbaugh, who retains custody of the child? The petition alleged Carbaugh home was not suitable for the child, a claim Carbaugh denies.
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Hin Harria
Fudge Porter
Warria
Hamuel Carbaugh
Carbaugh
Mer
Woman 29 Adopts 46 Year Old Son in Lowell
In Lowell Massachusetts a 29 year old woman named Wilhelmina Crawford adopted her 46 year old son James Buller in a superior court proceeding. The boy was reportedly raised within Crawford’s family after his biological mother died when he was a child, and Crawford expressed strong maternal feelings toward her adoptive son in the case.
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Lowell
Mass
Mapoti
Wilhelmina Crawford
Superior Court
James Buller
Dutler'n Paranta
Mise Crawford Raya
Bio
Butler Man Leander Milner Killed by Train in Butler
Leander Milner, 60, a well known Butler man and car company employee, was killed Friday night after being struck by engine 109 near the brewery while walking to work. He served in the Civil War, was a Grand Army member, and leaves a widow and two sisters in Butler. His funeral drew relatives including Mrs Harriet Raven, daughter of former shoe-store owner Jared Ryan.
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Leander
Milener
East Quarry Street
Anteras
Standard Steel Car Works
Milner
Bessemer and
Lake Erie
Fredonia
Mercer County
28 Special Polite
Mr. Milner
Fredonita
Tie
Grand Army
Mercer
Milian
Fredoula
Butler
Early Christian Churches Found in Northern Egypt
Reports from the Davies Randall Macivers archaeological expedition in northern Egypt describe the discovery of Christian churches dating to within two or three centuries after Christ. Temples of early Christianity have been carefully cleared of desert debris and photographed, promising new details when maps and images are published.
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United
Philadelphia
Obriat
Erypl
Davia Randall Macivers
Shunk Breaks Up A Church Service
In Mas s Thi ttle village a disturbance at the Dutch Reformed church led Pastor Henght to hold services at a private home. A polecat on the porch caused delays to Sunday school as Johnson and villagers kept distance, while others avoided nearby residents.
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Jacksonville
N. Jo
Mass
Henght
Johnson
Day
Johnston
Oll
Pope Says It Is Never Indecent To Work
March 25 ROmp reports the pope urging his sister and brother in law to abandon plans to retire from running the inn in their native village. The pope argues it is never indecorous to work and to support the family, even if relatives are high in church. The family resists, continuing their business while weighing the pope’s appeal.
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Riese
Ifa
Plia
Famine in India Reported by Mrs Lawrence
Mrs C E Lawrence writes of famine in distant India noting many suffer from near starvation and skeletal remains. She describes crops failing climate cruelly depleting food and water, with widespread hardship and distress.
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C. E. Lawrence
India
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