Child Burned In Yard Fire Charms City Family
Martha Mehard nine year old daughter of Attorney Charles Mehard, Highland avenue, was badly burned when her clothing caught fire from a jack o lantern. She ran to the garage and the flames enveloped her, witnesses acted quickly to smother the blaze and save her face with coats and rugs. Her mother was away in New York and races home to see her dieing child. Continuous reporting notes her condition is critical as doctors treat burns.
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New York
Martha Mehard
Charles Mehard
Highland Avenue
Mr. Mehard
Martha
Hallowe’en
Harry Alexander
Garwac
Joe
Joe Boyd
W. H. White
Summer Avenue
B. A. Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Mr. White
Jesse Moore
Tener Denounces Prohibition Candidate As Misleading
Republican John K. Tener in the Twenty fourth district denounces the Prohibition party candidate for misleading statements and false corruption claims. He cites harmony in Washington, Beaver and Lawrence counties and urges voters to trust continued Republican policies while condemning unfounded attacks.
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Twenty-fourth
John K. Tener
Twentyfourth
Washington
Beaver
Lawrence
Congress
Prohibition Party
Twenty-fourth District
Prohibition
Westward tour ends with land grant disbelief
Deputy Sheriff Willis Gormley, returning from a western trip including Seattle, did not register for the Rosebud Indication land grant in South Dakota. He reports vast early crowds in Omaha and a likely 200000 total registrations, with 2000 first class quarter sections valued at six dollars an acre plus improvements. He doubts the process and favors buying land with clearer titles. He notes Seattle business activity rising for the expo amid a recent depression.
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Willis Gormley
Seattle
Rosebud
Soakota
Omaha
Gormley
Northwest
Rev Brown Installed as New Minister at Slippery Rock Church
At the Butler presbytery fall meeting in Slippery Rock Rev George Brown was installed as pastor of the Slippery Rock church. Licenses to preach were given to Rev Michael Renzetti of Butler and J G Barr of Prospect a senior at Allegheny Theological Seminary.
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Butler Presbytery
United Presbyterian Church
Slippery Rock
George Brown
Michael Renzetti
Butler
J. G. Barr
Prospect
Allegheny Theological Seminary
Centenary celebration of New Bedford United Presbyterian Church
Several hundred attended the opening of the churches centennial at New Bedford Deer Creek. Former members reunited after 10 to 40 years while Ambrose Shields memory was honored by Rev John M Gealey. The day featured devotions, meals, a chicken dinner, and a full program of sketches music and greetings.
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New Bedford
Deer Creek
United Presbyterian Church
John M. Gealey
Ambrose Shields
Shields
M. B. Patterson
J. al Coop
John Randall Elected Moderator of Synod Session
Presbyterians from the area attend the Pennsylvania synod sessions at First Church Beav er with Rev. Dr. John B. Randall, Lincoln University president, chosen moderator after Rev. Dr. Harshaw withdrew. Over 230 delegates hear opening sermon by Rev. Dr. David S. Kennedy. Veterans seek a civil war reunion as clerks race to fill permanent synod clerk post, with Rev. C. S. McClelland named as a leading candidate.
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Synod of Pennsylvania
Presbyterian Church
Beaver
John B. Randall
Lincoln University
Harshaw
West Pittston
David S. Kennedy
Kennedy
C. 8. McClelland
D. D
Pittsburg
Engagement Ring Bound for Abruzzi In Transatlantic Shipment
A small package labeled The Duke of the Abruzzi Rome Italy valued at 4000 dollars is en route across the Atlantic via Morris European Express. Senator S B Elkins denied knowledge of the shipment when questioned about it as the ring reportedly tied to his daughter Katharine’s engagement.
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New York
Rome
Italy
Atlantic
Morris European Express
Adams Express Company
Washington, D. C
The
Express Company
S. B. Elkins
Elkins
W. Va
Katherine
Penny Gambling Machines Seized By Gerry Society
New York, Oct 16. Slot machines aimed at East Side children and bearing the names Big Tim and Little Tim Sullivan were seized by the Gerry society on a charge of impairing morals. The devices pay in chewing gum and entice the East Side youth with 6 to 1 and higher odds. The Sullivan names appear on the makers’ playcard.
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New York
East Side
Big Tim
Little Tim” Sullivan
Gerry Society
Sullivans
Death Notices for Local Residents in Mahoning Township
Mary Trask 83 of Mahoning township John Lewellyn 3 months of 1034 Cedar Street Vitalino Difigi 1 of 218 Liberty Street Anthony Carravelli 2 of 58 Center Henry Anthony 48 of Arnold Pa.
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Mary Trask
Mahoning Township
John Lewellyn
Cedar Stree
Vitalino Difigi
Liberty Street
Anthony Carravelli
Center Street
Henry Anthony
Arnold, Pa
Blevins Murder Case Probed In Elk and Clarion Counties
Sheriff Williams and James F. Barnes alias A B Ruth accompanied by Venango and Clarion officials persued leads in Elk county and Clarion county about the Blevins murder. Attorneys Akens and Whitmer join as Barnes claims knowledge of the burial site and participants. The party travels 125 miles today amid improving weather as they seek corroboration to Barnes story.
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Aliens
Williams
Venango County
James Barnes
A. B. Ruth
Blevins
Atorney
C. H. Akens
John Blevins
Franklin
James F. Barnes
Barnes
Akens
Elk County
Clarion County
Franklin News
F. H. Williamson
Clarion
Flk
James Frank Barnes
Sylvester Logan
Hiram Brown
New Castle
Mr. Akens
Mr. Brown
Elk
Everhart
George F. Whitmer
Daniel Wilder
Wilder
Lawrence County
Penble
Two Letters Show Tafts Path to Presidency
New York October 16. The United Press reports two letters between Theodore Roosevelt and William H Taft from 1906 that appear to reveal Roosevelt urging Taft toward the presidential race while acknowledging Tafts wish to stay on the bench. The letters discuss duty, leadership, and the importance of Tafts role in politics and the Supreme Court over the coming decades.
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United Press
New York
Roosevelt
Taft
Hampton
Broaway Magazine
Supreme Bench
Theodore Roosevelt
William H. Taft
White House
Washington
Will
Navy
Bloody riot at Azambuja church during Lisbon primaries
In Azambuja a clash between Monarchists and Republicans during municipal election primaries left 23 dead or mortally wounded and 40 seriously wounded. Republicans breached a church where Monarchists sought refuge, fighting with knives and guns as troops moved in. Martial law risks cited for the town.
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United Press
Lisbon
Azambuja
Harry Palmers Funeral Sunday
The remains of Harry Palmer of 226 East Long Avenue were prepared for burial after a hunting accident. His funeral will be held Sunday afternoon with the hour to be announced.
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Harry Palmer
East Long Avenue
Dunn & Rice
War rumors spread across Europe amid crises in Balkans
London reports King Peter secretly abdicated and fled Serbia though unverified. Vienna notes six Austrian warships ready for action off Antivari. A railway bridge over the Bosnia river at Vranduk is blown up isolating Serayevo. Sofia buzzes with talk that Bulgaria may declare war on Turkey as its cabinet convenes.
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London
Peter
Servia
Belgrade
Vienna
Antivari
Montenegro
St. Petersburg
Bosnia
Vranduk
Novoe Vremya
Serayevo
Sofia
Turkey
Upper Class Clubs Face Shakeup at Princeton
Princeton New Jersey trustees issue a decree against 13 upper class social clubs marking the first step toward a proposed quadrangle system by President Woodrow Wilson. The decree urges existing clubs to appoint a graduate committee to negotiate with university authorities, stirring student unrest.
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Princeton
N. J
Princeton University
Woodrow Wilson
Michigan Forest Fires Wipe Out Four Towns and Threaten Many
Fire rages across northern Michigan with four towns reported wiped out and heavy loss of life. A Millersburg dispatch says seventeen killed when a train trapped by flames burned in a culvert. Numerous settlements including Alpena Cheboygan Vanderbilt and Traverse City areas face advancing fires.
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Detroit
Michigan
Millersburg
Metz
Cicero
Alpena
Presqute
Neebish
Soo
Chippewa County
Resolutions On Death Of J Q Stewart At Local Institute
Obituary resolutions honored John Q Stewart former deputy state superintendent and Civil War veteran. He was born in Little Beaver township and taught there later serving in the legislature. The auditing committee reported receipts 846.75 and expenses 817.22 leaving 29.53 balance. A vote of thanks to instructors and superintendents followed. The institute closed with a hymn and praise for a successful gathering.
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Lawrence County
G. McChesney
John Q. Stewart
Stewart
Little Beaver Township
Battery B
Mt. Jackson
J. M. Hughes
S. H. Miller
Resolutions Committee
Gilmore
Kimes
Rigdon
Last Chance To Register Tomorrow For Election
Tomorrow is the final day to register with registration hours at all precincts from 8 am to 1 pm, 2 pm to 6 pm, and 7 pm to 10 pm. Bring your county tax receipt and register early to avoid late afternoon crowds for the November 3 election.
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Tener
Fish
Frank Fish
Rev. Brown
Cent’n’l
F. A. Shape
H.S. Boyd
W. J. Snograss
H. B. Foster
B. M. Paul
Margaret Lowry
Sons of the Congregation
John Randall
Abruzzi
United States
War Department
Panama
Philippine
Supreme Court
Portugal
Europe
Mich
J.Q. Stewart
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