The Deadly Parallel and Party Morals in 1908 Fight
The piece argues for nonpartisan integrity in selecting leaders. It contrasts Senator Foraker and Governor Haskell with their ties to oil interests and the reactions of Taft and Bryan. It asserts moral worth should trump party politics in choosing officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senator Foraker
Re Oil
Taft
Foraker
Haskell
Oklaoma
Standard
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Rain Relief After Prolonged Drought Sweeps East
The country has endured weeks of drought affecting farmers and markets. A powerful rain and storm in the east brings relief, likely easing forest fires and easing feed costs as cattle sales and future wheat prospects face strain. Locally the downpour is welcomed as providential relief, with hopes for rain in the west as well.
Mrs. Gailey to Undergo Operation in Pittsburg
Mrs. R. C. Gailey of North Mill Street has gone to Pittsburg to enter Mercy hospital where she will undergo an operation on Wednesday. Neighbors express sympathy as word of the plans spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Gailey
North Mill Street
Pittsburg
Mercy Hospital
Game Law Violator Gets a Salty Dose
Dr. Joseph Kalbfus, secretary of the state game commission, orders strict enforcement in this county with four deputy wardens to arrest violators. Rock Castellano pleaded guilty to shooting game out of season and was sentenced to 86 days in jail. Detective John Stewart and Deputy Warden Joseph Kennedy lead efforts with two other deputies to curb indiscriminate slaughter of birds and game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kalbfus
State Game Commission
Rock Castellano
Shotun
Shenango Township
H. P. Green
Rock
John Stewart
Joseph Kennedy
Monongahela City
Stewart
Kennedy
Weathered Warnings and Political Puffery From City Page
A collection of satirical verse and comments critiques political missteps and social folly. The piece mocks Washington politics and public manners while noting weather and personal disputes in a light, opinionated tone.
Quips and Quirks from a Chicago News Column
A satirical column laments Pittsburg decorations and scarce resources while jesting about hungrier crowds, drunken nights, a doomsayer from New Castle, a city mule’s loud bray, and a curbside smell from garbage wagons, all set in a lively urban tone.
Political manners and legal angles in Brooklyn precincts
The piece mulls polite political speech masking self interest and notes how bankruptcy law can be exploited by incarcerated individuals. It imagines a scuffle with Bosses McCarren and Murphy in Brooklyn as Dr. Magill navigates precinct power with ministers advising alignment or opposition.
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Dr. Magill
McCarren and Murphy
Brooklyn
Political contests across states shape campaign maps
Delaware Democrats nominate Dr. Rowland G. Paynter for governor while New York Republicans rally for Taft and Sherman. Iowa, California and Rhode Island send regional campaign moves as Governors Gillette and Higgins face term questions and debates. Nevada eyes direct senatorial election with pledges to honor popular vote. Kern plans speeches in Ohio Michigan and southern states before October appearances.
Westminster Freshmen Banish Green Ye Verve 1911
A 1911 school admonition to Westminster freshies loaded with heavy indoctrination from seniors. It mocks new students, warns against mingling with juniors, and extols obedience, silences, and ritual hazing under the Husky Honored Hosts of 1911. The piece ends with a stern call to “get next” and “let the guardians” lead.
More Revenue for the City Treasury
Six foreigners detained in a Mahoning avenue boarding house raid were fined five dollars each by Mayor Harry J. Lusk this morning. They preferred paying over ten days in jail and arranged with friends to raise thirty dollars for their release. Earlier, seven drunks and two disorderlies faced the mayor on Sunday, receiving passes and light fines after Saturday night conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoning Avenue
Harry J. Lusk
Westminster Triumphs 27 0 Over Slippery Rock in Season Opener
Westminster defeated Slippery Rock 27 to 0 in a season opener at New Wilmington on Sept 28. Houston scored early as Westminster raced to three first-half touchdowns. five total by game end. McConahy impressed in the first half while all players saw action in the second.
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New Wilmington
Westminster
Slippery Rock
Houston
McMahon
Westminster Boys
McConahy
New Castle High School
Arene
Rock
Mansell
Ingham Helbfigr
Wevccevela
Vogel Porterfield
Hogg McOngfy
McClenahan Clements
R. G
Sturgeon
R. T
Morrison Hankey
Shango Everhart
Q. B
Ricketts Houston
J. H
J. McQuiston
John F Greer Leaves for San Diego California
John F Greer a prominent young civic figure leaves for San Diego to make his future home. He vacates his South Mill street residence and his wife and two children stay with Mrs Elizabeth Hammett at 56 Croton avenue. He cites throat trouble and climate choice urged by Dr S H Jordan as reasons for moving.
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John F. Greer
Sunny
San Diego
California
South Mill Street
Greer
Elizabeth Hammett
Croton Avenue
Joseph Greer
Long Avenue
S. H. Jordan
First Presbyterian Church
Last Week of Mather Bros Co Great Clearance Sale
The sale offers 32 to 10 percent off on diamonds 20 percent on watches 25 percent on jewelry 20 percent on plated flatware one third off on plated hollow ware 10 to 20 percent off on sterling silver one third to one half off on china 25 percent off on clocks and cut glass 25 to 50 percent off on art goods and Thermos bottles priced at 7.50 and 5.00 now 5.75 and 3.75 respectively Triple plated dessert spoons and forks per set 2.00 1847 Rogers Bros triple plated knives and forks per set 3.75 Silver plated salts and peppers per set 35c All goods marked in plain figures at Mather Bros Co 113 E Washington St mon wed fri.
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China
Rogers Bros
Mather Bros.’ CO
Washington St
Mon Wed
West Pittsburg Pastor Moves to New Parsonage
Rev. C. C. Merrill of the Methodist church at West Pittsburg will relocate early this week and occupy the parsonage on Eleventh street.
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Pittsburg
C. C. Merrill
Methodist Church
West Pittsburg
Eleventh Street
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