Weather forecasts from Al Ros Alp Paster predicts early winter storms
October 31 1908 Washington reports long range weather outlook by Al Ros Alp Paster. First disturbances cross continents with warm and cool waves, followed by a severe cold period and later Indian summer. November storms bring high temperatures then fierce cold waves with blizzards. Paster touts long range methods versus Moore's short range forecasts.
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W. T. Foster
Washington, D., C
Continent
Pacific Coast
Pacific Slope
Great Central Valleys
Eastern States
Manitoba
S J Chambers Addresses Lawrence County Voters
S J Chambers urges Lawrence County voters to back an unfettered candidate for county commissioner saying he is free from party control and pledges limited canvassing time warning against partisan influence.
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Lawrence County
S. J. Chambers
More Than License Sought For Youngstown Couple
Two weeks after a marriage license in Youngstown Kate Schropp learned more is required. The Humane Society has taken up her case.
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Kate Schropp
Youngstown
The
Humane Society
Dambach Shoe Company Sold to Mercer Buyer
Ellwood City news reports the Dambach Shoe company changed ownership on Friday. H. Baker of Mercer purchases the store and will assume management immediately while continuing to oversee the related mercantile business. The shop sits near the large Lawrence avenue store. Baker is a well known Mercer resident and business figure.
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Ellwood City
Dambach Shoe Company
H. Baker
Mercer
Dambach Company
Lawrence Avenue
Baker
Ellwood
Newton man fined for trouble on Ellwood streets
H. Houk of Newton caused a disturbance after the parade. Officer Reilly arrested him after defying the officer and attempting to attack him. Burgess fined Houk five dollars plus costs. Reilly sustained a black eye from the incident. Ellwood City reports unusual street quiet afterward.
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Burgess Hossler
H. Houk
Happy Newton's Hollow
Houk
Ellwood
Reilly
Mr. Reilly
Ellwood City
Ellwood City Maintains Clean Lockup in City Building
Ellwood City officials pride themselves on a spotless lockup in the city building behind the fire department. The facility, with three cells, is cleaned several times weekly and scrubbed at least once a week, though occupancy is rare. A state inspector called it among the cleanest he has seen.
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Ellwood City
Pennsylvania
Fire Department
Ellwood
Democrats forgo parade in favor of opera house rally
The Democratic party in this area opts to skip a large parade Monday night and hold a rally at the opera house to urge support for Democratic principles. Chairman Harry Good of New Castle expects a large crowd. Principal address by Cc. H. Akens of New Castle with A. Martin Graham also speaking.
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Opera House
Harry Good
New Castle
Democratic County Committee
Cc. H. Akens
A. Martin Graham
Italian Community Prepares For Local Wedding Next Thursday
Local Italians look forward to a wedding at the Catholic church next Thursday conducted by Rev. Hesson. Two well known young people will be married, followed by a large celebration.
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Hesson
Business Men Look for Better Times in Ellwood City
Ellwood City brokers and merchants anticipate improved conditions after the election. Despite local depressions elsewhere, factories stay active, and many developers expect a spring boom with new business houses once deals close.
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Ellwood City
Ellwood
Ellwood City and New Brighton Hold Masked Halloween Celebrations
Quite a few young people from Ellwood City traveled to New Brighton for a masked street carnival last night. New Brighton hosted a Halloween celebration giving youths the run of the town with a delightful time reported. Ellwood City also observed Halloween with masked street gatherings and an enjoyable evening, permitted by Officer Rdilley. The young folks plan to celebrate again tonight.
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Ellwood City
New Brighton
Hallowe'’En
Hallowe
Rdilley
Borough licenses cane sellers after license crackdown
The borough treasury gains funds from cane sellers bearing campaign pennants who were compelled to obtain licenses. Initial refusal gave way to compliance as officials treated unauthorized sales as a borough ordinance violation and warned of fines.
Albinos Sell Storefront to Brothers and Burdi
Paul Albino the Lawrence street grocer sold his business to his brother Charles Albino and John Burdi who take charge this week. Paul Albino bought the Paul Burti fruit store on Lawrence avenue and will manage that enterprise. Burti has not yet chosen his next line of business.
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Paul Albino
Lawrence Street
Charles Albino
John Burdi
Mr. Albino
Paul Burti
Lawrence Avenue
Mr. Burti
Local visits and council to meet in Ellwood City
Mrs J W Humphrey visits Butler friends and Mrs Catherine Jones stays in Pittsburg. Almon Shaffer of New Castle visited Ellwood City with J P Dean also from New Castle on business. Services Sunday at usual church hours. Harry Wath visits Ellwood City from Sandy Lake to see his sister. Mont Evans returns from New Castle on business. George Ford heads to Cleveland for several days with friends. Borough council holds regular meeting next Thursday with little business expected.
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J. W. Humphrey
Butler
Catherine Jones
Pittsburg
Almon Shaffer
New Castle
Ellwood City
J. P. Dean
Harry Wath
Sandy Lake
Ellwood
J. C. Keith
Mont Evans
George Ford
Cleveland
Slow County Returns from Ballot Machines in Election
County returns will be slow as many precincts operate with voting machines. Lawrence county has 68 precincts after ward divisions in Ellwood City. New York and Indiana machines promise early nationwide signals, while Ohio uses only three machines.
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Ellwood City
Wayne Township
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Elyria
Wellington
Lorain
Nebraska
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Iowa
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Montana
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Minneapolis
R. K. Aiken Speaks at Sharon Campaign Rally
The largest Republican gathering of the campaign drew thousands in Sharon on Friday night. Delegations from Greenville Jamestown Mercer West Middlesex and Sharpsville attended and joined a parade before the opera house packed with attendees.
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Sharon
Taft
Sherman
Greenville
Jamestown
Mercer
West Middlesex
Sharpsville
Community speakers greet Aiken in New Castle event
R. K. Aiken of New Castle delivered speeches that were met with enthusiasm by the audience, drawing an engaged crowd and positive reaction.
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Ney R. K. Aiken
New Castle
New Castle Sees First Snow Of Season Saturday Morning
New Castle reported a light snowfall Saturday morning marking the season debut of what residents called the beautiful. The dusting was not heavy enough to disrupt traffic. Snow was also seen in New Wilmington the previous day according to reports.
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New Castle
New Wilmington
Miss Gladys Kelley of Pittsburg
Miss Gladys Kelley of Pittsburg is mentioned in a brief notice or feature item. the readable text confirms her identity and city, suggesting a social or local event context.
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Gladys Kelley
Pittsburg
Lee
Miners Return To Work At Filer No. 1 Mine
In Grove City Pennsylvania several miners at the Filer mines resumed work on Monday under the old wage scale with about 40 on the payroll. By midweek some workers were brought from Pardoe but driven away by the local union, then rejoined the Filer company. The local miners union, including many Italians, has been striking all summer and tensions reflect wider district disputes between national and local union leaders.
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Grove City
Filer
Filer Company
Pittsburg
Lewis
Feehan
Black Bob 13 Fight Set for Ellwood City Clash
Black Bob the colored fighter prepares for a Tuesday evening bout with Black Fitz Simmons at Ellwood City on November 10. Known regionally, Bob has drawn with Jack Johnson and Philadelphia Jack O'Brien, beat Joe Walcott and Young Peter Jackson, and is praised as the strongest opponent Tony Ross has hosted in New Castle.
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Black Bob
Black Fitzsimmons
Ellwood City
Diggins
Jack Johnson
Philadelphia
Jack O’brien
Joe Walcott
Peter Jackson
Morris Harris
Joe Jennett
New Castle
Tony Ross
Morris
Ross
Pittsburg
New Methods of Suiciding Are Latest Craze
A historic Oil City Blizzard excerpt notes a rise in novel self harm methods, citing two cases where telephone lines and a central switchboard failed to connect as signals before death. The piece laments despair among working and nonworking classes and the lure of new means to end life.
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Central
Oil City
Legislature Asked for Additional Funds for Township Surveying
The legislature is asked to allocate $20,000 more for surveying township lines after Lawrence county was surveyed last spring with a $10,000 appropriation. The main beneficiary appears to be the surveyors who gained steady pay from the project.
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Lawrence County
Remnant Sale Offers Bargains on Rugs Curtains and Shades
Second floor bargains include Mats and Rugs and Curtains with discounts on bedroom rugs in various sizes and materials, Brussels carpet and Ingram carpet samples, remnant oil cloths, and half price portiere curtains in select styles. The shop also offers custom window shade fitting for special window sizes.
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Royal Wilton
Why I Would Not Marry My Husband Again
A columnist reviews a Ladies Home Journal piece by Brown Hamilton arguing many husbands neglect courtesy after marriage. The essay describes a wife’s plea for shared respect and small attentions, contrasting “Gallant Gus” with considerate men and urging husbands to maintain kindness at home.
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Ladies Home Journal
Hubby
Gus
Giezertown
Chief After Sender of False Fire Alarms
Two alarms were turned into the fire department yesterday. Box 36 reported a hillside fire at the head of Croton hill and was answered by the Bay street department at 8 35. Box 17 followed at 9 05 with Chief Connery and the Central department confirming a false alarm and investigators seeking the sender.
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Croton Hill
Bay Street
Connery
Central Department
Mercer Girl Nancy Sheriff Found After Disappearance
Miss Nancy Sheriff, a Mercer girl who vanished after a reprimand from her father, was found yesterday by a searching party in an abandoned house near her home. The report continues with another local name, Miss Gail McAnlis of Crawford Avenue.
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Nancy Sheriff
Mercer
Humdrum News and the Real Life Beyond Front Page
An essay argues that daily papers overemphasize crime and tragedy while neglecting ordinary virtue. It asserts most people live steady, faithful lives and that front page news captures only the unusual one in a thousand events, not the everyday good.
Miss Sinclair of Steubenville guests Miss Pearson of Pittsburg Street
Miss Sinclair of Steubenville is visiting as a guest of Miss Gertrude Pearson who resides on Pittsburg Street.
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