Harrisburg Law Makers Work Near End of Session
Governor signaled approval of bills on election holidays, bank rents, and penal institutions. Senate and House actions included increases for state officers, the Hewitt pure food bill, and 20 appropriation measures. Warren asylum investigation push arises from testimonies about abuses and deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Senate
Hewitt
W. Hayes Grier
Markley
House
Wherry
Cochrane
Warren
Mr. Cochrane
Peart
Freinds
Simon Robinson
Samuel G. Morrow
M. J. Siosa
Sloan
Coron
Y M C A Plans Adopted for New Warren Building
Warren board approves proposed YMCA building at Water and Bridge streets. Albert Pillips of New York designed a modern gothic structure with towered corners, central entrance, multiple function rooms, gymnasia, and an auditorium seating about 400. Estimated total value about 46000 dollars. bids soon to be invited.
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Y. M.c.r
Water and
Bridge Streets
Carver House
Albert Pillips
New York City
Gold Club
Library
Warren
FOR WHEELMEN Races on Decoration Day at Jamestown
The Jamestown Bicycle Club hosts Decoration Day races at Jamestown Driving Park in the afternoon open to club members only. Events include a half mile open a one mile handicap three miles for novices five miles handicap with morning relay around the lake. Spectators welcome with no admission. A large turnout of Warren wheelmen is anticipated.
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Jamestown
Warren
Memorial Day Exercises by Veterans in Warren
Memorial Day program issued by Eben N. Ford Post No 336 detailing 1893 plans. Flags at half mast, 21 gun salute, grave marking at multiple cemeteries, afternoon parade led by Col. D. Gardner and variosu posts, church service, and memorial rites at Oakland Cemetery.
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Warren
Hoggis
Eben N. Ford Post
Derr. Or Penn
G.A. BR. Waren
Grand Army
RB. HL. Smith
Stacy Cogswell
City Hall
Woman’s Relief Corps
W. J. Alexander
Cobham Park
Smith
J. R. Mitchell
Glade Run
A. C. Lacy
Irvine
Indian Hollow
M. Cogswell
Yankee Bush
H. T. ‘Russell
Russell
Paul W. Brown
Lander
Leroy Strong
Kinzua
Geo. A. Nobbs
Mack’s Corners
R. A. Smith
Oakland
St. Joseph
G. A.R
Third Street
Liberty Street
Col
D. Gardner
16Th Regt
N.G
Penn’a
F. E. Windsor
Eben N. Ford
L. T. Borchers
T. V. Leonhart
Hugh W. McNeill
John Williams
Woman's Relief Corps
Burgess and Town Council
Market Street
Market
Second Street
Bridge
J. W. Smith
Lewis E. Atkinson
G. W. Miesse
Oakland Cemetery
Grand Army of the Republic
Memorial Day 1893 Memorial Day Observance Notice
Executive Committee invites all citizens and organizations to observe Memorial Day May 30 in the afternoon service. Groups may secure ring positions by applying to the Chief Marshal at 1 30 P M Borcuers Alexander Davis Sarre Warera. Bring flowers and notify Mrs Wilbur Floral Committee. Flowers received at Town Hall by Monday noon May 26.
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L. T. Borcuers
W. J. Alexander
H. Davis
R. H. Sarre
C. A. Warera
Death of Sam McBride at Bradford hotel after mysterious powder
Sam McBride proprietor of the Option House at Bradford died at the La Mont hotel after taking a powder from an anonymous letter. Dr. Rae said the powder, likely morphia, caused cramps and death within minutes. An inquest by Coroner Slocum will probe the poisoning claim amid discordant accounts. Also noted: Noah Farnham post of New York City disbanded for rule violations. Mrs. J W Gage dies from accidental pistol wound in Sugar Grove. Funeral held Sunday.
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Kang
Sam McBride
Option House
Bratard
Bradford
Slocum
Algany
Joseph P. Cleary
State Department
Grand Army
Noah L. Farnham
New York City
Cleveland
Gage
Sugar Grove
J. W. Gage
Christ
God
Republican county convention at Court House names officers
L. T. Baker of Columbus elected Chairman with H. M. Putnam and C. E. White secretaries. Resolutions support C. C. Thompson for state treasurer. Nominations: Wm. McCray for Register and Recorder, Dr W. S. Peirce Coroner, J. A. Spetz and Samuel G. Miller Auditors, Alden Trustee Warren Academy, S. C. Graham Jury Commissioner, Henry Fuellhart and Benj Ellis delegates to State Convention. District Attorney J. W. Dunkle, County Commissioner J. A. Akins nominated on first ballot. C. B. Sampson 1,715, J. A. McGee 1,298, A. M. Bennett 1,129. Bennett dropped, second ballot Sampson 2,128 over McGee 1,535. E. W. Parshall elected County Committee Chairman, W. Watson Secretary. Hood’s Pills advertised.
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Court House
L. T. Baker
Columbus
H.M. Putnam
C. E.white
C. C. Thompson
Baker
Wm. McCray
Register and Recorder
W. 5
Peirce
J. A. Spetz
Samuel G. Miller
Ir. Alden
Warren Academy
S. C. Graham
Henry Fuellhart
Benj. Ellis
J. W. Dunkle
J. A. Akins
C. B. Sampson
J. A. McGee
A. M. Bennett
Mr. Bennett
Mr. Sampson
Mr. McGee
E. W. Parshall
Warren
W. ©. Watson
Weighing Exchange of Lovers and Town Ties in Warren
We ponder a hypothetical exchange to swap lovers, workers, and even rivals to balance life near home. Warren residents seek positions in Chicago Buffalo and New York while Philadelphians cluster here, as many young couples marry strangers from distant cities rather than neighbors. The piece laments losing citizens to greener pastures, notes local lawyers and judges, and shares reflections on town life, gender roles, and community ties.
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Warren
Buffalo
New York
Judes
Philadelphia
Sharon
Coagar
Miss A
Miss B
Burdett Gregory
Harry
John Danforth
James Oable
Pittsburg Storm Strikes City in Massive Hail Event
A severe storm hit Pittsburg on May 20, bringing a rapid temperature drop and a ferocious hail shower lasting about ten minutes. Large hailstones measured one to three inches, shattering some windows and terrifying streetcars and horses. Greenhouse damage tops $800,000 with total city damage around half again as much.
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Pitrspura
Pittsburg
Attempted Burglary at Emerson Farm Near Pa
An attempted burglary occurred Saturday night at the Emerson Farm near Guanp Vatuity Pa. Farmer E. H. Emerson heard a noise and saw two men flee after firing a pistol toward the bed. Emerson fired buckshot, but the intruders escaped outside the threshold. no clue is found.
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Guanp Vatuity
Emerson Farm
EH. H. Emerson
Emerson Hill
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Andrews
McMasters
Crawford
Cessna
Bedford
Higby
Nesbit
Allegheny
National Guard
Y. M. C. A. Building
DeWitt’s
Morris & Mullen
F. H. Ditson
Rast Warren
Raser
Eben NX
Ford Post
L. T. Boronges
Adjt
Hoyes
Ensen
N. Forp
Dept. of Penn’s
G. A. BR. Warren
Orper No
Uniform
Presbyterian Church
L. T. Borcazis
Argxanpre
Adj
Picious
San
McBride
Esane
A. R. Post
Our Man
Doctor Stewart
Dunkirk
Fredonia
Mr. Hand
Philadelphia Sunday Press
Ella Wheeler Wilcor
Lord Byran
Passion
Neeka
Republican County Committee
de Witt
F. H. Dixson
Hast Warren
East Warren
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