Betting Odds Favor Taft Everywhere
A United Press dispatch notes slim betting money nationwide on the 1908 contest. Taft shows favored odds in New York at 6 to 1 with large wagers. state-by-state bets vary, with Hughes and Chanler leading nearby pools and some places reporting almost no activity.
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United Press
New York
Bryan
Taft
White House
Chanler
Hughes
Baltimore Dispatches
Maryland
Chicago
Palmer House
Deneen
Stevenson
Denver
York
Indiana
Colorado
Nebraska
San Francisco
Louisville
Boston
Chanler and
New York State
Washington
Vested Choir to Sing at First Presbyterian
The robes for the new vested choir at the First Presbyterian church have arrived and the choir will perform for the first time next Sunday.
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First Presbyterian Church
J. J. Dean Backs Continued Water Contract With City Ownership Debate
J. J. Dean, former city council member, favors extending the present water contract for ten years, saying it is fair and reasonable while not opposing eventual municipal ownership. He notes the plant purchase might cost 800000 to 1000000 dollars and cites city finances as a constraint. Public discussion is urged before a vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Dean
Dean
Water Company
Mayor Frees Suspects To Vote As They Reach City Line
Johnnie Jones and several companions were allowed by Mayor Harry J. Lusk to return home to vote in West Virginia, arguing they could reach the boundary within the hour. Others arrested in the Seventh ward were similarly directed to leave town before 11 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie
Jones
Sue
Harry J. Lusk
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Wheeling
Lusk
Archie Negel
Charles Smith
Seventh Ward
John Waloh
Youngstown
John
William Welsh
George Wilks
John Groos
New Castle
Anniversary of Warren Church Plans 105th Founding
The Central Christian church of Warren Ohio plans the November 8 anniversary celebration marking 105 years since the founding. Dr I A Thayer a former pastor will take part in centennial exercises, making the event notable in Warren religious circles.
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Central Christian Church
Warren, O
I. A. Thayer
Warren
County Commissioners Who Will be Re-Elected
The piece forecasts re-election for two Republican county commissioners Squire McMillin and Uncle John Pitts next Tuesday. It cites McMillin’s solid support from old soldiers and notes his rival within the primaries. Pitts is described as popular with no strong opposition. Both men oversaw unfinished public improvements expected to be completed soon, making continuity important for county interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Squire McMillin
Squire
McMillin
John Pitts
Pitts
Board of County Commissioners
Foulks Claims Self Defense in Pittsburg Hotel Shooting
Baltimore & Ohio detective George Foulks says he shot Frank Sanders in the Stag hotel to save his life after Sanders and his gang attacked him on returning to the hotel. Police discredit the defense while investigators seek witnesses as Foulks remains jailed without bail on murder charges.
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George Foulks
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Frank Sanders
Stag
Pittsburg
Foulks
Sanders
John Callan
Northside
Baltimore & Ohio
Verdict Rendered for Defendant in Railway and Supply Suit
A jury returned a verdict for the defendant in the case of Con tractors Railway and Supply versus Carlin Machinery and Supply and Wampum Crusher limestone, awarding 454.01. The trial involved ownership of certain machinery levied by the sheriff. Additional cases discussed include Neshannock Stone versus Cochran and Parady over freight for curb stone and alleged stone defects, and Abel L. Cameron versus Joseph N. Cameron with jurors excused. Untried cases will be postponed to a subsequent term.
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Contractors Railway and Supply Company
Carlin Machinery and Supply Company
Wampum Crusher Limestone Company
Neshannock Stone ‘Company
Cochran and Parady
Sampson Street
Abel L. Cameron
Joseph N. Cameron
Nature faking on ear of corn causes merriment
In Novris town Pennsylvania a county institute audience of 680 teachers heard Prof H A Surface state economic zoologist describe a giant corn ear 17 inches long and reveal glue used to fix a stick in the cob. The ear showed two colors red and white suggesting fakir tricks and a boss inspector would uncover them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Institute
John Tener Denies Involvement in Washington Record Purchase
The Pittsburg Gazette-Times item claiming John K. Tener bought the Washington Record was denied by Tener. He says he seeks Congress and has no direct or indirect stake in the newspaper business.
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Pittsburg
Investigation yields tame hearing on police troubles
An investigative committee questioned four policemen and one gambler in a secrecy shrouded session. James Deskin, diary in hand, testified for over an hour with few new revelations while others offered brief remarks. The hearing ended with no stated plan for another meeting.
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James Deskin
Deskin
Star-Chamber
P. K. Fike
Property Committee
Fike
L. W. Wilson
W. E. McKee
W. J. Meclivenny
W. H. Dunlap
Hugh M. Marquis
Harry M. Shaffer
Hazelton Moore
Shaffer
Fred Clark
Moore
Clark
Dunlap
George Wyman
Harry Sutton
Kelly
Death Record for Margaret Louise Valiensi and Marian Alexander
Obituaries note Margaret Louise Valiensi eight weeks old of 91 Smithfield Street and Marian Alexander 71 of Bradford. The brief notices list two bereaved families and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Louise Valiensi
Smithfield Street
Marian Alexander
Bradford
Norris Denies Gambling Claims About Mayor Lusk
E P Norris denies Herald reporting that he claimed gambling dens exist in a building and asserts he was not involved with gamblers or bribes. He accuses the paper’s reporter of false statements and explains his stance on the Herald’s motives in the Lusk investigation.
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Herald
Lusk
Harry Lusk
MR. Young
Murder and suicide at Hotel Madera shocks Morgantown
John Watts an engineer at the Hotel Madera was shot dead by May Madelle a waitress who then shot herself. Watts a rumored husband and lover says the police have a dying statement from the woman. She came from a refined background connected to an old Pittsburg family and died from her self inflicted wound.
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Pittsburg
Morgantown
W. Va
John Watts
Madera
May Madelle
Watts
Miss Madelle
Minister Defends Tafts Religion In Letter To Telegram
Rev W H Hudnut of First Presbyterian Youngstown writes to the Telegram defending Taft against sectarian attacks. He says Taft seeks the presidency not church office and should be judged on character and fitness. He notes Bryan’s Presbyterian ties but will not vote for him on that basis and adds the attack may bolster Taft among fair minded people. October 29 1908.
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W. H. Hudnut
First Presbyterian Church of
Youngstown
Taft
Unitarian Church
Bryan
Mr. Taft
Republican county committee to discuss election plans
Chairman W. W. Stevenson calls a Saturday meeting at Alderman Ranney's office to finalize election preparations. Watchers certificates and sample ballots are being prepared with three watchers per precinct. Stevenson projects a 3000 vote majority for Lawrence County and notes limited presidential ticket cutting in country districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Stevenson
Republican County Committee
Ranney
Stevenson
Lawrence County
Big Steel Orders Revive Industries
Pittsburg mills report improving demand with new orders for structural steel and pipe in sizable quantities. Steel workers are encouraged as activity picks up. Mrs. Harry Mullen and sons Harry and George of Toledo are visiting Mrs. D. R. Bollard on Beckford Street.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg Steel Mills
Harry Mullen and Sons
Harry and George of
Toledo, O
D. R. Bollard
Beckford Street
Youngstown Prepares for Taft Campaign Close
Youngstown, Ohio reports plans for the November 2 Republican campaign finale. Taft arrives by 4 PM with seven hours in town to review a major parade and deliver at least three speeches, joined by Garfield and La Follette in the afternoon and a large torchlight evening rally.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Taft
Cincinnati
Garfield
la Follette
Taft Party
Central Passenger Association
Pittsburg guests conclude visit with Highland avenue hosts
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pitcairn of Pittsburg end a visit with Mr. and Mrs. R. C. McGown of Highland avenue and Miss Gertrude Pearson of Pittsburg street.
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Robert Pitcairn
Pittsburg
R. C. McGown
Highland Avenue
Gertrude Pearson
Pittsburg Street
Bible Classes Begin At Y M C A Friday Evening
Friday marks the opening of YMCA Bible classes with four offerings for the year. The verse class meets Sundays after the men’s meeting, plus Christ life study, Yoke Fel band, and Teachers Training meet weekly on Fridays at 7 30 p m. All sessions are in the building and open to all men.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Christ
Motor Fire Engine May Come Next Week
Chief Frank J. Connery of the fire department reports Webb Motor Truck Co will send head Mr. Webb to the city on November 5 or 6 to arrange a demonstration of their motor fire engine. An earlier notice delayed the event until after November 15 due to rush orders, but an engine is ready and the demonstration will likely occur a few days after Mr. Webb’s arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Connery
Webb Motor Truck Company
Webb
Major McDowell Speaks at Wilkinsburg Republican Meeting
Major Alexander McDowell of Sharon was the principal speaker at a large Republican gathering in Wilkinsburg last evening. His remarks were well received with a cordial reception from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander McDowell
Sharon
Wilkinsburg
McDowell
Heart Power Leads Emery Church Brotherhood Effort
Dr. Wedderspoon of Emery M E Church Pittsburg urged heart power over brains in organizing a Brotherhood at First M E Church. The group aims to improve social conditions, invite outsiders, and promote better living through devoted service. Officers were nominated Y. Hess as president and four vice presidents with W B E Waddington as secretary and EB F G Harper as treasurer. A follow up meeting was set for November 23 while charter members could join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wedderspoon
M. E. Brotherhood
Emery M. BE. Church
Pittsburg
M. E
Dr. Wedlerspoon
Higley
Ralph Campbell
J. A. Breckenridge
Dr. Beil
Dr. Mechem
George Greer
James K. Hess
D. N. Keast
Clarence Baer
William BE. Waddington
EB. F. G
Astrumental Music Age
Char
Orin Panner
James Moore -Reynolds
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Chance
Warren Church
Squire. McMillen
John F. Pitts
John Tener
Diary
Dr. Norris
Mercer Street
The
E. P. Norris
Y.M.C. A
M’dowell
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