W C T U Urges Defeat of Cannon at National Convention
In Denver the thirty fifth annual W C T U convention ended with a call to defeat House Speaker Joseph Cannon. A resolution praised church efforts against his reelection and urged support for reform measures. The event featured thirteen addresses and state reports showing membership gains across thirty states.
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Denver
Womn
Christian Temperance Union
Hhe Methodist Episcopal Church
Peaker Cannon
Mercy
Mary F. Lovell
Pennsylvania
Mary D. Tomlinson
New Jersey
Laur Nda B. Smith
Kansas
Aberholtzer
Pentylvania
Rose Wood Allen
New York
Christmas Needle Work Plans Include New Ideas
Art needle workers plan elaborate Christmas pieces with new designs and materials. The text notes available guidance on methods and the qualities of materials from experts.
Secret society admission debated by Beaver Valley presbytery
Local report covers Beaver Falls discussions on admitting secret society members to church. Article notes Dr J D McNaugher explains proposed rule to allow membership with conditions under pulpit guidance. Presbytery did not vote and may call a special meeting.
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Beaver Valley
J. D. McNaugher
Allegheny Theological Seminary
McNaugher
Christ
Presbytery
General Assembly
Young People to Attend Meeting in Youngstown
Delegates from the Reformed Presbyterian church will attend the convention of the Young People’s Society of the Pittsburg presbytery held tonight and Friday in Youngstown. Attendees include Misses Ethel and Margaret Wilson Mrs. Mar edit Speer Gibson Mrs. Kk. J. Orr Miss Anna Dodds Miss Alva Dodds Miss Melissa Galbraith Miss Gula Alien Nev J. S. Martin Edgar Byers John Speer Raymond Smith and RK. L. Orr.
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Reformed Presbyterian Church
Young People’s Society of the
Pittsburg Presbytery
Youngstown
Ethel and Margaret Wilson
Maredit Speer Gibson
Kk. J. Orr
Anna Dodds
Alva Dodds
Melissa Galbraith
Gula Alien
Nev. J. S. Martin
Edgar Byers
John Speer
Raymond Smith
RK. L. Orr
Public building contract let for Sharon project
The secretary of the treasury awarded to C. V. Beatty of East Liverpool, Ohio, the contract for the Sharon public building. The price is $54,681.
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Treasury
C. V. Beatty
East Liverpool
Sharon
Train Passes Over Sleeper on Track in Ohio
Arthur McCann of Cleveland slept between main track rails on the Pennsylvanian line in Youngstown as a freight train sped by. The engineer could not stop in time. McCann survived, was found snoring, and turned over to police.
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Youngstown
Arthur McCann
Cleveland
Pennsylvania Railroad
McCann
A Life Income Policy Pitches Salary After Death
An advertisement urges a life income plan promising continuation of the husband’s salary after death. It invites readers to consult Harrington Noth durst general agents for the Travelers of Hartford Connecticut for particulars.
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Harrington & Nothdurst
Hartford
Conn
Mutes for sale described as large sturdy workers
Classified notice proclaims mutes available for purchase with note they are large, silent, and valuable workers and include a phone contact Bell 120-2 for inquiries.
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Bell Phone
Union Township Loses Court Case Over Road Machine Purchase
The Good Roads Machinery company wins a verdict of 1255.75 against Union township and road supervisors William Botham and Ira Gibson after a two day trial. The jury awarded interest and the defense plans a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. The case centers on a road machine purchase disputed as exceeding authority.
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Good Roads Machinery Company
Union Township
William Botham
Ira Gibson
Good Roads Company
Lombardo's Case Ends With Life Imprisonment
In Mercer Pennsylvania on October 29 1906 Anbulo Lombardo convict in the Pasquala Panilla murder has been commuted to life in the Western Penitentiary. Sheriff Hawthorn received notice from the pardon board new sentence. Lombardo expressed relief and asked forgiveness before transfer to the penitentiary where Mercer County now has a growing group of murderers.
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New Wilmington
Wilmington Township
Sara Byler
Eli Byler
J. C. Wilson
Byler
Elsie Bowen
Mercer County
Jane Johnston
Indian Run
Floyd Detwiler
Mercer
Ancbulo Lombardo
Pasquala Panilla
Hawthorn
Western Penitentiary
Andy
John F. Greer Secures San Diego Newspaper Post
John F. Greer, formerly of this city, has secured a position on a principal daily paper in San Diego California. Mrs. Greer and the children will move early next year to join him, and he plans to make his permanent home in the west. He reports improved health since moving to San Diego.
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John F. Greer
San Diego
Cal
Farewell Reception for Pastor Ferguson at First United Presbyterian
A large congregation bid farewell to Rev. James M. Ferguson and his wife at the First United Presbyterian Church. The event featured yellow and white decor, chrysanthemums, and music by Mac Weddell, David Hanna, and Arthur McClelland. The couple will leave next week for Bellevue after his farewell sermon.
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First United Presbyterian Church
James M. Ferguson
Bellevue
Palais
Tne
Rev. Ferguson
Non-Union Miners Return to Homes in Grove City
Union miners at Grove City thwart attempts by Filer Coal to staff mines with non union workers. The company sent 50 miners from the Pardoe mine, but union pickets persuaded part of them to abandon the site before work began.
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Grove City
Filer Coal Company
Coal Company
Pardoe
Louis Schwartz Pleads Guilty to Interference Charge
Louis Schwartz pleaded guilty to surety of the peace and disorderly conduct before Alderman Crabill and paid the costs. Abe Kosloky testified that Louis interfered in a dispute over his wife.
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Louis Schwartz
Crabill
Abe Kosloky
Louis
Foulke Kills Old Friend In Barroom Brawl
Detective Foulks quarreled with Sanders over a borrowed dollar at the Scag Hotel in Anderson Street. After a strike knocked him down, Foulks retrieved his revolver and, when Sanders offered a beer, Foulks fired after the words That’s all right old pal. Sanders died and Foulks was taken as a prisoner at Central station.
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Foulks
Thomas Delehanty
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Willow Grove
Central Station
Delehanty
Scag
Anderson Street
Sanders
River
Madison Avenues
Faulks
Youlks
Pal
Detective Foulks Fatally Attacked in New Castle
The incident left detective Foulks wounded after a confrontation with Apples who seized his hand and fired four shots at Sanders. Foulks, a seasoned Baltimore & Ohio railroad detective, arrested Johnston for robbery and a prior murder three years earlier. Sanders, 32, leaves a widow and three children in North Side New Castle.
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Sanders
Foulks
Coke Owen Dick” Johnston
New Castle
Newtle
Sewickley
Harry Evans
Willow Grove
Brotherhood of St. AndrewConvention at Sharon November 12
The Archmason ry of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew of the Episcopal church will hold its convention at Sharon on November 12. A notable number from this city are expected to attend.
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Archmasonry of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew of the Episcopal Church
Sharon
Leavittsburg Man Jonathan Gilbert Dies at 93
Jonathan Gilbert aged 93 died at his home in Leavittsburg Ohio. He was a longtime resident and part of the local community. Funeral arrangements pending local notice.
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Jonathan Gilbert
Leavittsburg, Ohio
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Lucy Thurman
Michigan
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P. CH
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J. W. Cox
Frank McClure
Harrisburg
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Robert Garrett
W. Kelly
Harriet Fleckinger
Pulaski
New Castle Bank
Hallowe'en
Alameda
Alamenda Literary Society
Philo
Ww. Cc. T. U
Henderson Thompson
Water Street
A. Kirkbride
F. J. Sewell
Stella Conway
West Middlesex
Slippery Rock
Paul J. Simison
Pittsburg
James Frances
LeRoy N. Y
Helen Anchter
J. L. Snodgrass
M. E. Dean
Hazel Bryant
St. Clairsville
Robert
Arch Warren
Toronto
James McNeese
Bellaire
Anty Drudge
Rm Nis
Lombardo
Brown
Hamilton
Ferguson
U. P
Foulke
North Mill ST
Washburn
Crosby
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