Countrywide Prosperity Tied to Taft Victory In Chicago
Chicago reports immediate economic gain from Taft victory with 18,000 new jobs. Major plants plan to add 40,000 more by year start, including Western Steel and Car Foundry, Pullman Car Works, Inland Steel, Illinois Steel, U. S. Steel. Key figures: Western Steel 500 now, 1,000 later. Pullman 2,500 now, 2,500 soon. Inland 1,800 now, 1,000 soon. Illinois Steel 1,500. U S Steel 500.
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Chicago
William H. Taft
Western Steel and Car Foundry
Pullman Car Works
Inland Steel Company
Illinois Steel Company
U. S. Steel Company
Kaiser Bill Must Reform Or Abdicate
Berlin and London reports detail a bold protest against Emperor William's autocratic rule led by Maximilian Harden with calls for curbing his political meddling or abdication. An Irish interviewer, Sir Rowland Blennerhassett, is named as author of a famed Kaiser interview that influenced European diplomacy. The piece notes widespread German anger and demands for a new foreign office approach.
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Berlin
William
Maximillian Harden
Die “Eukunft
Harden
von Buelow
Germany
House of Hohenzollern
Russia
Knights of the Round Table
London
United Press
Kaiser
Europe
Rowland Blennérhassett
Rowland
Kiser
England
Frrance
Lord Roberts
Sor
J. G. C. Girls Entertained at Beaver Street
The J G C girls were entertained Thursday evening by Miss Lilian Kieter of Beaver Street. Games and music were featured and refreshments were served. Next Thursday Miss Emma Simpson will host the group.
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J. G C
Lilian Kieter
Beaver Street
Imusic
Inch
Emma Simpson
Prolific New Castle Swindler Case In Police Focus
Police in New Castle pursue an alleged swindler known as Prof Conroy a clairvoyant astrologer. Investigations reveal receipts promises of luck and large payments to the profess or and others while Victims bring evidence to chief Gilmore. The suspect claims Hindu birth and age about 71 with ties to Olean and New York courts, prompting further action.
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Conray
New Castle
Ae —. Pa
Conroy
George Watson
North
Clark Street
Chicago
T. W. Conroy
Joseph Gilmore
Olean
N. Y
Gilmore
New York
Taft Wins Out in Missouri and Beyond in 1908 Election
In Missouri Taft carried the state with Hadley elected governor as results from incomplete returns roll in. The official count begins today at Jefferson City with Taft’s plurality expected around 2,500. Michigan shows a 140,000 Taft plurality and Warner re elected governor by 7,500.
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Louis
Taft
Hadley
Stone
Folk
McKinley
Kereng
Jefferson City
The
Republic
Virginia
Cincinnati
Hot Springs
M. E. Ingalls
Big Four Railroad
Michigan
Detroit
Mich
Warner
Thompson
Breitmyer
August Cyrowski
Senate
F. Keppler
Houghton
West Virginia
Wheeling
W. Va
Bryan
Glassock
Bennett
Buckwheat Itch Reported in Altoona Epidemic
In Altoona Pennsylvania the Buckwheat itch is described as an epidemic caused by overindulgence in buckwheat cakes. Skin eruptions and intense itching are the main symptoms with scores of cases reported and spread noted especially in rural districts.
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Altoona
Resignation of Amsbary Denied by Water Official
Don H. Amsbary superintendent of the New Castle Water company denied reports that he tendered his resignation. He stated publicly that no resignation had been offered or accepted.
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Don H. Amsbary
New Castle Water Company
Amsbary
Mayor Craver Receives Inquiry on Youngstown Saloons
Mayor Craver of Youngstown yesterday received an inquiry from an Indiana man asking whether Youngstown has any saloons. The reply will decide a bet and reflect local liquor norms.
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Craver
Youngstown
Indiana
West Middlesex Men Pulled Off Train in Pittsburg Escape
Three Slavish residents of West Middlesex fled a boarding house dispute aboard a train to Pittsburg but were captured at the Pennsylvania station by Chief Joseph Gilmore and Officer C. C. Horner. They were taken to Central Station with a West Middlesex deputy en route to fetch them back to jail.
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West Middlesex
Pittsburg
Camry
Joseph Gilmore
Pennsylvania Station
Auto Hits Buggy on South Jefferson. Driver Sought
W J Beal was not injured but the buggy was damaged after an automobile struck him on South Jefferson street shortly after 9 o'clock. The chauffeur did not give his name, but license No 2279 was reported to the police. An effort is underway to locate the driver.
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Jefferson Street
W. J. Beal
Beal
December criminal docket shows few trials
The December term docket has few cases for trial aside from continuations. A principal case is Fred Rosana charged with the murder of John Coccho, which was moved from the previous term at counsel request due to inability to secure a key witness.
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Fred Rosana
John Coccho
Ellwood City Sunday School Convention at Wampum
The Ellwood City district Sunday School association holds its annual convention in the Presbyterian church at Wampum on Thursday November 12. An interesting program has been prepared.
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Ellwood City
Presbyterian Church
Wampum
Guardian appointed for Wright minors in New Wilmington
Appointment of attorney Aaron L. Hazen as guardian for Mary C. and John Wright, minor children of deceased John Wright, in New Wilmington. The action places Hazen in charge of the guardianship with authority over the minors' welfare and estates as directed by court order.
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Aaron L. Hazen
Mary C
John Wright
New Wilmington
Bank wreckers Morse and Curtis face sentences in sensational trial
A dramatic New York courtroom climax follows the verdicts against Charles W. Morse and Alfred H. Curtis in a banking scandal case. Morse receives 15 years in Atlanta federal prison while Curtis has his sentence suspended and is released after Judge Hough cites jury mercy. Mrs Curtis collapses with emotion as Morse’s family listens.
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New York
United Press
Atlanta
Charles W. Morse
National Air of North America
Alfred H. Curtis
Morse
Upper West Side
Hough
United States District Attorney
Stimson
Curtis
P. M. ‘Prompson
Charles EB. Littlefield
Judge Hough
W. M.K. Olcott
Gompers Seen Likely Re-elected AF L President In Denver
Chicago reports delegates arriving for the AF L convention with a prevailing view that Samuel Gompers will win re election. Washington predicts he will answer critics on the floor about his political activities and Bryan campaign support. John W Hayes criticizes AFL actions as overreaching.
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A. F. of
Gompers
Chicago
American Federation of Labor
Denver
Samuel Gompers
Daniel J. Keefe
Taft
John Mitchell
National Civic Federation
Tom J. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Washington, D. C
John W. Hayes
Knights of Labor
Liberal Donations to Almira Home
Thursday was Donation day at the Almira Home with association officers formally received in the afternoon. Contributions included fruit jelly vegetables silver linen and money about $25 plus dishes glassware and cutlery. Venango and Butler counties observed donations with Slippery Rock sending bed linen and towels.
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Almira
Venango County
Butler County
Slippery Rock
Brandon
McDonald
Sharon
Lawrence County
Mills Resume Full Hours in Pawtucket and Jersey City
In Pawtucket Rhode Island the J and P Coates company mill with 2500 workers resumes full time hours on the upcoming Saturday after a period of short time due to last fall’s depression. In Jersey City New Jersey the cotton mills of James Chadwick and Brother company Ltd post notice that from Saturday they will operate full time, ending a period of half time since April.
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Pawtucket
R. I
J. & P. Coates Company
New York
James Chadwick & Brother Company, Ltd
Jersey City
N. J
Waller Discharged Over Alleged Piano Damage
Joseph Waller charged by his step-daughter Edna Sanders with malicious mischief was discharged by Alderman Ranney at a hearing yesterday. The alleged piano damage was not proven to the alderman’s satisfaction.
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Joseph Waller
Edna Sanders
Alderman Ranney
Waller
Edna
Phillip Johns Faces Hearing Over Boarding House Fraud
Phillip Johns charged with defrauding a boarding house keeper appeared for a hearing before Alderman Ranney. Wilhelm Rahsycko filed the information saying Johns owes him 4 dollars. The hearing is set for tomorrow.
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Phillip Johns
Dail
Ranney
Wilhelm Rahsycko
Johns
Death Record Mrs Martha Johnston and others listed
Local death notices report Martha Johnston of 212 Montgomery Avenue. Also named are John Leonard Kennedy of 12 Randolph Street and George Erskine aged 45 from Lowell. William W. Campbell listed as residing in North Yakima Washington.
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Martha Johnston
Montgomery Avenue
John Leonard Kennedy
Randolph Street
William W. Campbell
North
Yakima
Wash
Slippery Rock Association Holds 22nd Annual Sunday School Convention
The largest Lawrence county Sunday school gathering met at Hermon Baptist Church in Thursday sessions. Ten district schools participated with reports showing gains over last year. Officers elected for the coming year include Lafayette Baldwin as President and Catherine Boyd as Secretary.
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Lawrence County
Slippery Rock Association
Hermon Baptist Chrch
Lafayette Baldwin
Hoyt Shaw
Catherine Boyd
Princeton
J. N. Wagner
Rose Point
W. M. McCracken
Clein Admits Theft and Mayne To Sentence
Frank Clein is jailed awaiting a hearing on stealing sacks and plant materials from Portland Cement. He admitted thefts of feed eggs and tools from Andrew Kellner. Alderman Charles B. Mayne will sentence him tomorrow for both offenses.
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Frank Clein
Portland Cement Company
John L. Stitt
Charles B. Mayne
Andrew Kellner
Big Iron Foundry Planned at York Pa
York Pa Nov 6 Work began yesterday on a large malleable iron foundry for the York Manufacturing company. General Manager Thomas Shipley said in a campaign speech the project would not be built unless Taft was elected. He framed the decision as a response to orders tied to Taft’s election, not mere Republican boasting.
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York
York Manufacturing Company
Thomas Shipley
Taft
Shipley
Woman Found Not Guilty in Local Adultery Case
Catherine Erwin was discharged at a hearing before Alderman W H Crabill after being charged with adultery by Daniel Gunsley. She had lived with Louis Gunsley, jailed for potato theft, for three years but it could not be proven she lived with him in this state.
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Catherine Erwin
Daniel Gunsley
W. H. Crabill
Louis Gunsley
Gunsiey
Baltimore and Ohio plans new Pittsburg to New Castle line
Pittsburg plans for a 50 mile B&O railroad between Pittsburg and New Castle Junction. An appropriation of 2 million was made but delayed by weak business. work to start next summer. The line will replace the curvy Ellwood City route, cutting travel to about one hour between Pittsburg and the junction.
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Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
New Castle Junction
Baltimore and Ohio
Ellwood City
Pennsylvania
Lake Erie
Water Street
New Castle
Chicago Junction
Road
Glass Co recalls 20000 workers across plants
The Pittsburg Plate Glass company notified representatives at Crystal City that 20,000 men will be re employed immediately in all its plants. Orders were given to recall 200 men to work at Crystal City across the river in Illinois.
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ST. Louis
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Crystal City
Ilinois
Pig Iron Trade Takes Big Jump After Election
In Birmingham Alabama iron manufacturers sold 50 000 tons of pig iron in the first 24 hours after the election. The inquiry for a large tonnage is in hand and the iron will be delivered during the first quarter of the coming year.
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Birmingham
Ala
Navy, G
Alabama
Good Plan for Merchants Here Used at Butler
Butler business men inaugurate a shoppers excursion under the Business Men's association. Bids for trade reach within five miles as Ellwood City papers advertise the Butler county live wires contacting Lawrence county. Grove City and Butler papers tout shoppers excursion bargains with $10 buyers getting fare paid. a full week of sale signals New Castle should act.
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Butler
New Castle
Business Men’s Association
Ellwood
Butler County
Lawrence County
Grove City
New Cai
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Ice King
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Federation
Almira Home
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Mayne
BIG Iron Foundry
York, PA
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