New Castle Eyes Hosting State Firemen Convention
New Castle could host the next annual State Firemen association convention in Shamokin this year. Delegates from the city are forming plans with several companies already electing reps, while a local businessman offered to fund up to 2500 dollars to attract the event, though organizers say 5000 dollars would be needed for proper entertainment and prizes to attract strong teams.
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New Castle
State Firemen’s Association
Shamokin
Srenen
New Casce
Sremen
Shamokins
Seral
Robbers Loot Residence of Hrs. 5 Osborn
Burglars struck the Osborn home at 729 Pittsburg Street while the family was away. They smashed a kitchen door, opened a small safe, rifled drawers and closets, and left after grabbing unmarked silverware and a stray rifle. Rev Z Elmer Campbell and James Deskin investigated the scene. A similar gang is believed to have operated at Rev Campbell’s Cambridge Springs vacation home.
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Brenner
Rev. Campbell
Osborne
Z. Elmer Campbell
Third United Presbyterian Church
Cambridge Springs
Campbell
Jamlix
Pittsburg Street
James Deskin
White Shirt Waists and Lingerie Sale Headlines
Classified style notice advertises final clearance pricing on white shirt waists 1.00 to 1.50 and lingerie waists on aisle tables. Fall goods displayed daily with jackets in black silk Panama cloth and novelty fabrics at various sale prices Saturday.
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Willow
Deserter From Polk Institution Identified by Police
Detained Deserter Eluer Penalogion is identified as the Polk Institution for Feeble Minded deserter being returned. He was arrested after notices of desertion circulated, stating he left with another youth. Mayor Lusk spoke with Palit officials confirming Pennington as the wanted man.
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Eluer Penalogion
Logal Police Cartier
Polk
Norrow
Penalogion
Lusk
Palit
Pennington
Big Corn Beast Corn Event Promises Your Life Night
Knights of the Maccabees and their ladies host a large corn something Friday evening September 4 on the Sharon line stop within B-cent fare. It aims to be the time of your life and urges attendance.
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Knights of the Maccabees
Many Stores to Close Monday for Labor Day
New Castle merchants will close stores and suspend business citywide for Labor Day though meat markets stay open until 11 00 am. Most other shops including groceries, shoes, hardware and barber shops will remain closed all day. A large crowd is expected to gather in Buller for a demonstration.
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New Castle
Ary Gots
Grorcery
New Ase
Buller
Conneaut Lake
Teave
Effort to Break Big Sharon Strike Mutiny Test
Sharon Pa witnesses a tense push byDriges Seabury Corp to recruit non union workers from nearby cities to break the locked out machinists strike. Workers at the plant offered no resistance as the new laborers entered. Inside the plant a large hoarding house has been constructed. In unrelated news, construction has begun on a new Christian center church in Youngstown with an estimated cost of 25000.
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Sharon
Driges Seabury Qrdjisimee Corporation
Youngstown
Men's Slimtik Linen Collars and Boys Apparel Sale
Readable items include numerous collars for men in Slimtik linen, many styles and sizes, plus a wide range of boys clothing. Highlights cover shirts, caps, stockings, suspenders, neckties, handkerchiefs, gloves, and silk or lisle accessories with special prices and varied colors.
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Lee
Local social notes from Vaudaview and surrounding towns
A jumble of social visits and vacations features Esther McClenahin enjoying home leisure, Mr. and Mrs. Brennaman hosting guests, Mrs. La Marstal and daughter Eleanor of New Castle attending at Van Morer’s, and Mr. and Mrs. McClenahan entertaining their sister Mrs. Mauth Ey SN Haockhart of Wilkinsburg. Prof. Miley resumes teaching in Brighton after vacation. Ross VanMeter and wife plan travel to Warren Ohio. Miss Annex Vaughan visited Youngstown friends, while Dagis and wife of Smithboro Th visit relatives.
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Mige
Esther McClenahin
Mra
Brennaman
pSeniggatoet
I. Justice
la Marstal
Eleanor of
New Castle
Tae Piace Ets
Daines van Morer's
David McClenahan Wildts
Mauth
Ey SN Haockhart
Wilkinsburg
OM Sivas
Miley
Brighton
Q. Mev
Mre
WS. VanMeter
Feng Vehuives
Warren
de Aileadnes
Brooks Fell Remnion
Annex Vaughan
Youngatown Air
Dagis
Sinthhoro
Tatwrenea and
Merrer Humanities
Arene
Imr
Janes van Meter
Bryan asks father for his daughter's hand in marriage
From Mary Baird Bryan a note recounts W J Bryan seeking consent from his wife’s father. The exchange shows a clash of biblical quotes Solomon and Paul on marriage. Father, a reserved man, cites Paul, while Bryan notes Solomon’s multiple wives as counterpoint. The dialogue ends with a cordial, satisfactory accord.
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William
Mr. Baird
Solomon
Paul
Lrausa Paul
W. J. Bryan
Mary Baird Bryan
Steel market in district shows weak demand and idle capacity
The Iran Trade Review reports district steel and iron makers operate near 49 percent capacity with no strong buying. Railroads little influence and few orders for immediate needs. producers cautious, markets nominal, and large merchants delaying heavy sales while awaiting firmer prices.
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Pitti Rg
Iran
Dellyers
Big gas well in Mercer district marks record strike
The largest gas well yet found in Mareer on the McMillen farm in Cool Spring township Mercer district was drilled by F M Blianey on Frantlio properties. Drilling reached 715 feet where a strong gas flow appeared. After testing the well was declared good for at least 12 070 000 feet a day. The well will be eased and likely sold to the Standard. It is uncertain if more wells will be drilled.
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Mareer
McMillen
Cool Spring Township
Mercer
Hell
F. M. McBlianey
Jil
Teachers Leave For Schoolroom Assignments
Miss Ananda Sterling of Pittsburg and Parkersburg Oil left Thursday for Lakewood to drill in No. 4 Melwen, where she has taught for several years. Her father, Lemuel Sterling, will stay winter. Harriet Sterling also leaves to teach in Westine area. Patterson of Sharon cadets fined after a bar incident. Mercer fair exhibit urged for Sept. 23-25.
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Ananda Sterling
Alan
Pittsburg
Parkersburg
Lakewood
Wadmre
Lemuel Sterling
Harriet Sterling
Cas Gable
Greeniee
Kent
Weil Ander Way
Annual Pan German League Congress Opens in Berlin
The Pan German League annual congress opens in Berlin with Count Ernest Reventlow presiding. More than 200 delegates attend from around the world. Sessions today and tomorrow are private. public seating begins Saturday. The group advocates a strong navy and German leadership in Europe and beyond. American representation is noted.
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United Prana
Berlin
Pan-German League
Ernest Reventlow
Germany
Europe
Mary
Hms
Ametiva
Congresa
Apartment House to Occupy Whole Broadway Block
Intel Press reports a new, grand apartment house to occupy an entire block on Broadway New York. Bernard Mealy Co will develop a building about 250 feet by 260 feet with 700 feet height, nearly twice Madison Square Garden, offering 17 apartments on completion in about a year with rents starting at about $8,000,000.
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Intel Press
New York
New Wi
Hes and Weeks
Arehlests
Bernard Mealy Company
Broadway
Madison Square Garden
Accident victim buried in Graveland cemetery
George Schuster né Elwood oly died from injuries sustained last Saturday night and was buried Friday morning in Graveland cemetery. The funeral was at Dupe & Tico's. He had lived in Ellwood. his wife and daughters’ whereabouts are unknown. Behnster worked for the Goplock Packing company and was well known in Ellwood and nearby areas.
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George Schuster
Elwood Oly
Lee Hesp
Graveland
Dupe & Tico
Ellwood
Jim
Ndo
Eland
Singerlotlges
Behnster
Goplock Packing Company
Wik
Elivoeod
Vlcinily
Miner killed by fall of slate at Swamp Iboot mine
A miner of Swamp Iboot mine in Grave City was killed by a slate fall. His brother and nephew escaped. George Nah and others are noted in the report as part of the incident in a tense, chaotic account from the era.
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Grove City
Weatovon
Iboot
Grave City
Mare Powwly
Tragic Luiza Shipwreck Off Figura De Foz
In Portugal near Figura De Foz a 50 man Portuguese steamer Luiza struck rocks in heavy seas and drowned within sight of frantic families lining the shore. Hundreds gathered and attempted rescues as the vessel broke apart, with kin identifying bodies amid the wreckage.
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Tadaiosh
Portugal
Luiza
Figura de Foz
Broz
Sharon coal strike ends as workers seek reinstatement
Sharon on September 4 reports the coal mine No. 1 of Sharon Coal and Linesvine company called off the weeklong strike after negotiations. About 100 miners were involved seeking reinstatement. Also noted is East Side Butter Co creamery price listing at 28e per 70 Pittsbare.
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Sharon
Sharon Coal and Linesvine Company
East Side Butter Co
Pittsbare
Cann's Kidney Remedy Receives Patient Testimonial
A Philadelphia man in his sixties reports long liver and kidney troubles eased by Cann's Kidney Remedy. He notes improved skin tone, clearer eyes, and overall vitality after following the medicine’s guidance and stopping prior treatment. He urges others to try it and offers to share more details.
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C. Hisen
Brey
Market St
Philadelpha
CANN
Cann’s Kidney Cure Co
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