The Spirit promises greatest story on graft and influence
Readership offered chance to read The Man of the Hour in The Spirit on Saturday. Mentions colorfully priced goods, wallpaper, vaudeville, and local ads. Reports Frances Coralla buried state Anatomical Board after a Sunday bullet wound. Police curfew arrest of two boys. Iroquois Club dance halted. various sales and theater notes.
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Local Notices and Oddities Highlight May Week
A Meadeville style column recalls a rug cleaning scam, theatrical bookings, and a political candidate list amid a jumble of names. The piece notes a housewife outwits a rug cleaner, while neighbors witness the scene. A Star Theater bill promises the Herbert Trio show with Hungarian dulcimer and guitar, and a school program omits several junior names from yesterday’s roster.
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Star Theater
Star Pheater
Department of the Interior Circular Curbing Imposters
The Department of the Interior issued a circular warning all Pension Office workers that the government pays for official duties and no one may solicit money. It cautions the public against imposters posing as officers who demand compensation and urges turning such suspects over to law enforcement. The circular stresses that special examiners do not solicit or receive money.
The Thimble Club Breakfast Hosts Welcoming Guests
The Thimble Club held a morning gathering with a sugar biscuit cream lace up display and eleven o clock repast. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crimer, Mr. and Mrs A J Cole, Mr. and Mrs Ponte, Mr. and Mrs F Woodward, Mr. and Mrs Mann, Capt. and Mrs J F Toes, Mr. and Mrs James McGinnis, Mr. and Mrs George Daugherty, Mem Redding, Mrs Chamberlain, and Flora Whiter among others.
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Robert Crimer
I Cole
Mra Ponte
Ad Mea F. Woodward
Alte F. Mann
J. F. Toes
Mea Jamon arcGinnis
George Daugherty
Redding
George Illepie
Chammberlain
Miner Nelle Calton Flora Whiter
Jean Trait
Lewis Substained Agreement of Miners and Operators
The United Mine Workers nationwide vote sustained the agreement between miners and operators in Western Pennsylvania Indiana and Toledo. President Lewis announced the referendum result showing 77000 to 7000 in favor, implying approval of the pact despite initial doubts.
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Toledo
Pennsylvania
ONO
Indiana
Whien T.L. Lewis
Dutch Courier
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Elis annual reunion meet brings Pa state events
Scranton prepares for the second annual consolidation of the state lodge beginning Tuesday. Ceremonies in Auernary Hall at 11 oclock will open with Auld Lang Syne. A mine tour Wednesday, a reception and ball in Armory Hall, and a grand parade Thursday at noon mark the schedule.
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Scranton
Pennsylvania
Armory Hall
Western Workingman Wage Gaps Highlight Child Labor Data
Reading from the Cesnane report shows women earning about one cent of total wages, with men markedly higher. The text cites average child earnings, weekly pay discrepancies across industries like cotton and pickle factories, and contrasts with adult male wages. It mentions regions and dates tied to local events at Jefferson and Shenandoah venues.
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England
Cesnane
Thane
Shenandoah
Jefferson
Tueaay
Excursion to Washington shows the nation’s Civil War echoes
Fragmentary OCR recounts a travel feature describing Washington as a peaceful village on the home front and recalling the Civil War era’s pivotal clash between North and South. The piece hints at dramatic scenes, patriotic sentiment, and a call to honor America’s history in the capital.
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America
Getysbure
Old Maid's Convention Attends City Meeting
Evie Spinsters Wit Tran Perle presides at the Old Maid's Mat order convention in this city at 8 48. She urges all elderly members to arrive on time and be conducted through the event, with a note on punctuality and orderly proceedings.
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Perle
Dateckte Hal
Personal notices from Taajona to Reynolds ville area
A string of local social notes lists E Manners Taajona staying at Pantall Hotel W McGee McCeot Mill Samuel Hage a Punssutawney visitor Prancon Colter Dove City visiting Health Jones Weyer Mira George Peat returned from Williamaport Mrs Florence Cosson Cherry street 16 weeks visit Willam C Wanbley Brook George Harrisburg at SCE Run 6.18 McCartney and daughter Angeli at Reynoldsvile High School Gertrude in Richwood West Virginia
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Pantall Hotel
W. McGee
McCeot Mill
Samnuel Hage
Eynotdevile
C.W. Kennedy
Bradford
Benineas Vitor
Prancon Colter
Dove City
Man Health Jones
Weyer Mira
George Peat
Williamaport
Florence Cosson
Brook
Willam C. Wanbley
George
Harrisburg
Morgan
Mccartney
Angeli
Reynoldsvile High School
Mioey Bertha
Ellanbth Breck
Richwood
West Virgiia
Gertrude
Borough Faces Damages Suit Over Pothole Dilemma
A Reynoldaville Volunteer pursues a verdict against the borough after damages allegedly caused by a pothole. The judge may order the borough to pay for street repairs and future paving costs. Taxpayers are asked to cover the bill through assessments, with the date of May 7, 1908 cited in the notice.
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Dave
Doroueh
Wehr
Toman
Aatawney
Hearts and Hope Amid Rough Times
Fragmentary account notes a Mary nine sone working on an att spinning wheel as the city’s young men seek a chance to try the hearts amid daily challenges. The text is incomplete but highlights community resilience and local craft.
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Mary Nine Sone
Feicht Endorses Hyamei Cure Claim Despite Doubts
The item discusses M. Feicht confirming guarantees for Hyamei as a cure for catarrh, addressing questions about refunds and the need for proof of effectiveness. It notes skepticism about whether Hyams delivers what is claimed and mentions a suggested alternative remedy.
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