Fire safety push as schools urged to install sprinklers
The Insurance Press argues for automatic sprinkler systems in schools, warning of dangerous conditions in public and private educational buildings across the United States and Canada. It cites reports from New York City Philadelphia Milwaukee Los Angeles and other cities, urging local authorities to adopt protective appliances to save lives. It also notes praise for Senator Knox and Pennsylvania pride.
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Los Angeles
Warren
Oil City
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Erie
Jamestown
Titusville
Corry
Bradford
Market conditions and trade outlook in early spring
The report notes firmer demand for light weight apparel with improving weather, weak overall retail trade, slow crop progress, and cautious wholesale and jobbing activity. Payments improve on commercial paper, gold exports rise, but industrial activity remains uneven with plants shutting for six weeks. Railway earnings lagged April, immigration fell, and New York trade shows weekly export losses and import declines. Liabilities from April failures total over 11 million, with 308 U S failures that week.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
United States
Canada
Dan
Knox boom grows as Pennsylvania pledges 68 votes
Washington notes that Pennsylvania delegates to the Chicago convention appear solid for Senator Knox with 64 district delegates backing him. Dalzell leads the Thirtieth district and will likely join Knox supporters on the national delegation. Knox candidacy emphasizes dignity, fitness, and steady official conduct attracting broad support.
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Republican State Convention at HarrispurG
The April 29 convention at the Majestic Theater drew prominent Republicans from across the state. Senator Philander C. Knox received strong endorsements while Ex-Speaker Harry F.Walton of Philadelphia chaired. Porter was renominated to a single state office, with four delegates at large named for the national convention: Gov. Edwin S. Stuart, Col. Charles A. Rook, James Elverson, and R. P. Habgood.
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New Majestic Theater
Philander C. Knox
Harry Ff. Walton
Philadelphia
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Superior Court
W. D. Porter
Edwin S. Stuart
Charles A. Rook
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Pittsburg Dispatch
James Elverson
Philadelphia Inquirer
R. P. Habgood
Bradford
Notice to Pensioners on Pension Increase
Under date of April 20 1908 Capt D Ashworth U S Pension Agent in Pittsburg PA received instructions from the Pension Bureau relating to the Act of April 19 1908 granting an increase of pension to 12 dollars per month to all widows minors and helpless children now on the rolls at a less rate No application is required from pensioners now on the rolls to obtain the increased rate but the same will be paid by Capt Ashworth July 4 1908 upon receipt of the voucher properly executed which is now in possession of the pensioner The present pension certificate should be retained until its return shall have been requested by the Pension Agent from whom the pension is received
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U. S
Pittsburg
Pension Bureau
Capt
Ashworth
Don’t Spray Trees Warns State Zoologist in Harrisburg
State Zoologist Surface warns farmers and fruit growers not to spray blossom trees for San Jose scale as it will injure the fruit. Legal blanks available at Marr Office.
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Harrisburg
San Jose
Warren County Tax Ledger Mentions Blossburg Mines
The document notes county and state taxes for 1852 at 4 mills and 3 mills respectively, on each dollar of valuation, plus state tax on furniture and other property. It references the Blossburg area as a source of mineral wealth and notes further mines are known in the county.
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Warren
Foster Marries McCall in Warren on Jan 27 1853
In Warren on January 27 1853 Jesse D. Foster married Hannah McCall by R Alden Esq. A local notice reports a recent coal load in town from a mine in Kinzua township on land owned by Mr. A Tanner.
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Warren
R. Alden
Jesse D. Foster
Hannah McCall
Kinzua Township
A. Tanner
Embroidered Shirt Waist Patterns Wanted
Wanted an agent to handle embroidered shirt waist patterns for Oriental Embroidery Co. Address 217 N. Fremont Ave Baltimore Md. 4 23 41.
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Oriental Embroidery Co
Fremont Ave
Baltimore
Wanted man with family for farm life and steady work
Classified notice seeking a family man to move onto a farm with a furnished house and steady employment. Inquiries directed to Matt at the office. Subscriptions urged for The Mail.
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Matt
Harris County Bill Makes Columbus A Borough
A bill passed the lower branch of the Legislature making Columbus a borough in Harris County. The action reflects a local government reorganization approved amid other municipal debates.
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Harrico
Columbus
Notice for Oakland cemetery lot moves payment urged
Lot owners in the Oakland cemetery who desire to have their lots moved are requested to make payment there for as early as possible so proper care may be given before Decoration Day. Payment to be made to G. C. Swanson, Secretary, Rooms 14 15 and 16 Warren National Bank Building.
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G. C. Swanson
Warren National Bank
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