Grand Valley arson trial fuels large court attendance
The lengthy Grand Valley arson case against Charles Church dominates sessions with witnesses detailing alleged plot, eye witness tracks, and a dramatic fire at Mrs. L. H. Church home. Defense argues accidental blaze from carpet rags or chimney flaws while Prosecution seeks motive revealed by insurance policy.
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Rockland
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Marshall pipeline bill approved by governor Hastings
In Harrisburg on March 1 Governor Hastings sent a message to the house announcing approval of the Marshall pipeline bill and accompanying it with a lengthy statement explaining the reasons. He argues the 1883 act discourages investors and hinders free enterprise, calling for close scrutiny of legislation that restrains individual initiative.
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Harrisburg
Hastings
Glycerine Jack Arrested for Grand Larceny in Kirie
John T. O Brien known as Cheering Jack was before Judge Edwards for a preliminary hearing. He pled guilty to grand larceny for stealing 100 dollars from Jacol Wirtner on Railroad Avenue and was held for May grand jury. He lacked bail, sent to Mayville jail awaiting trial with 129.35 dollars and a Dunkirk to Cincinnati ticket on him. He was famed as an expert oil well shooter in the northern and lower oil fields where he once spent and earned thousands, until alcohol impaired him.
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Jacol Wirtner
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Mayville
Dunkirk
Cincinnati
O’brien
Liquor men seek reduced license fees in cities
Harrisburg reports many members of state liquor dealers and bottlers associations visiting. Dealers push 1st and 2nd class city license fees down from 1000 to 500, while bottlers protest license rise from 400 to 1000. Kephart bills forbid brewers bottling beer under quarter barrel, drawing bottlers’ approval.
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Harrisburg
Kephart
Fayette
Elopement in Sugar Grove Ties Miss Vaughan to Frank Casey
Youngsville Lochinvar, Frank Casey of Youngsville elope with Miss Ethel Vaughan from Sugar Grove. They summoned the bride with a signal, drove to Jamestown, and were joined by Justice Mahoney. Parents have not yet consented but are likely to.
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Ethel Vaughan
Frank Casey
Youngsville
Jamestown
Justice Mahoney
Farr Bill Passes the House in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on March 6 the Farr compulsory educational bill passed the final stage in the house. Democrats attempted to block progress and refused a final vote. Only thirteen votes were recorded against the bill.
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Harrisburg
Farr
Miners' Strike Ordered in Pittsburg District
PrirrspuRG March 7 All negotiations between miners and operators in the Pittsburg district have been declared off and a strike has been ordered involving 12,000 to 17,000 workers.
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Pittsburg
Wanted Advert For Cigars By Mail Order
A historical notice requests seven two cent stamps from every smoker to cover postage and packing for mailing a box of Non-Nicoting Midgets Cigars. Only one box per address to Landis & Co. in Chippensburg Pennsylvania 246 w-28 Li.
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Chippensburg
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