Sibley Conspiracy Case Delayed Again in Warren County
The trial of former Congressman Joseph C. Sibley and four associates on conspiracy charges was postponed to the June term of Quarter Sessions Court. Judge Hinckley granted the postponement after doctors certified Sibley’s frail health. Munn testified that Sibley planned to aid their defense, supporting the postponement request for all defendants.
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Joseph C. Sibley
Franklin
Frank H. Taylor
Oil City
Charles D. Candall
David M. Howard
George B. Munn
Quarter Sessions Court
Hinckley
O. Cc. Allen
Lindsey
Charles W. Stone
Henry P. Hammond
Sibley
Warren
Mr. Sibley
Munn
Parliament Bill Passed First Reading in Coalition Era
London February 23 the house of commons approved the parliament bill on its first reading by the government's majority with 351 for and 227 against amid jubilant coalition cheers. Premier Asquith introduced the measure as Home Secretary Churchill gave the final government speech signaling swift passage and opposition to a chained parliament while advocating abolition of the Lords veto.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
Churchill
House of Lords
Four Die After Wood Alcohol Poisoning in Monticello
In Monticello New York four people died and one woman is dying after drinking wood alcohol by mistake at Horgan. The deceased are James Kelly 56 Thomas Kelly 38 Mrs Thomas Kelly 34 and Thomas Harvey 49. Mrs Harvey is reported to be dying.
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Monticello
N. Y
Horgan
James Kelly
Thomas Kelly
Thomas Harvey
Craftworkers Reach Wage Accord at Dunkirk Brooks Plant
The molders and boilermakers at the Brooks plant in Dunkirk New York have signed wage agreements for the coming year with American Locomotive. Machinists are in negotiations and likely to ratify within a few days.
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Brooks
Dunkirk
N. Y
American Locomotive Company
Pergyor Reappointed Falconer Postmaster After Four Years
After serving as postmaster of Falconer New York for four years Emil A Pergyor was reappointed for the term The Iowa House favors woman suffrage and committees recommend passage of a joint resolution supporting the measure.
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Falconer
N. Y
Emil A. Pergyor
Iowa House
Submarine Boat Proposal Sailed to New York
Paris reports Maxime Labeuf former navy contractor has sailed to New York aboard the Lorraine to present a heavy oil internal combustion submarine design to the U.S. government. Charles R. Flint will represent Labeuf in America. Creusot firm continues building Labeuf boats for European governments.
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Paris
Maxime Labeuf
Navy
New York
Lorraine
United States
Charles R. Flint
M. Labeuf
America
Creusot
Sproul Road bill seeks 50 million for state road projects
Harrisburg Feb 15 The Sproul road bill with a companion measure to provide 50 million dollars for road improvements outlines planned routes. This list covers measures from Ridgway to Brookville and many connections through Brookville Clarion Meadville Warren Erie to Smethport and beyond, detailing towns and paths. The measure aims to upgrade corridors across several counties and toward the New York state line.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Ridgway
Brookville
Brandy Camp
Crenshaw
Brockwayville
Petersburg
Clarion
Corsica
Day
Strattonville
Franklin
Shippensville Valley
Kossuth
Wattsville
Tionesta
Oil City
Miola Helen Furnace
Scotch Hill
Tylersburg
Newmansville
Warren
Hickory
Tidioute
Irvine
New York State Line
North Warren
Ackley
Smethport
Clarendon
Sheffield
Ludlow
Wesmore
Kane
Mt. Jewett
Kasson
Garden
Forest House
Portage Creek
Wrights
Port Allegany
Coudersport
Port Allegheny
Burtville
Roulette
Mina
Meadville
Blooming Valley
Spring Creek
Noted Automobilist C. J. Glidder Leads Lincoln Road Plan
C J Glidder, a prominent automobilist, is head of the Lincoln road plan project. The move signals a major effort to upgrade transportation in the region with potential funding and construction activities likely this year.
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Lincolm
Warren Business Men Elect Officers and Plan Old Home Week
The Warren Business Men's Association elected J. W. Kendall as president, B. G. Gregory as vice president, Geo. Henry as treasurer, and J. E. Emerson as secretary. Committees were formed to attract manufacturing plants, fund a Panama Canal lecture, and organize an old home week in Warren in September. A planning meeting set to outline funding and logistics, with no date fixed yet.
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Warren Business Men’s Association
J. W. Kendall
B. G. Gregory
Geo. Henry
J. E. Emerson
Warren
Panama Canal
Business Men’s Association
High School Athletic Association
C. BE. Metzger
A. A. Printz
H. G. Eaton
Will F. Messner
A. G. Lyons
M. C. Parshall
George E. Colvin
D. L. Gerould
Dr. J. C. Russell
W. F. Henry
John T. Newell
E. H. Lampe
J. H. Perks
Hoover Killed Wife in 1908 Trial Proceedings
The record describes Hoover’s 1909 murder trial in Crawford County with conflicting expert insanity testimony. Prosecution evidence showed threats and premeditation. defense urged paresis and insanity amid long proceedings and a large testimony record. The jury convicted him of murder in the first degree and a new-trial motion was denied.
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Hoover
Atlantic
Erie
Crawford
Crawford County
Thomas J. Prather
Supreme Court of
Supreme Court
Census figures show Warren County borough populations shift
The 1910 census reports Bear Lake 221, Clarendon 933, Columbus 346, Grand Valley 290, Sugar Grove 459, Tidioute 1409, and Youngsville 1406. Columbus Tidioute and Youngsville gain residents, with Youngsville up 570, while others decline or rise modestly.
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Warren County
Bear Lake
Clarendon
Columbus
Grand Valley
Sugar Frove
Tidioute
Youngsville
Boroughs
Stahl Refuses All Offers to Retire from Baseball
New York report says James Stahl will retire from the game after spurning all offers. Boston Red Sox must develop a new first baseman as officials believed prior bluffing but Stahl convinced them in Chicago on Monday he meant it.
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New York
James Stahl
Boston Red Sox
Boston
Stahl
Chicago
Auto Route to Heaven Sermon Draws Crowd in Pittsburg
Evangelist W. N. Streit(enberger) criticizes passive faith and "refrigerator" churches in Northside Methodist Protestant, urging believers to act, pursue souls, and apply diligent business effort to Christianity rather than rely on theories or mere talk. He cites a fence ad "What we say we Do Do Do" as a call to action.
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W. N. Streitenberger
Heaven
Northside Methodist Protestant Church
Pittsburg
Lorimer Defends Senate Seat With Four Hour Speech
William Lorimer of Illinois addressed the Senate defending his election amid bribery claims. He recounted his rise from bootblack and newsboy to senator, denied bribery charges, and urged his integrity before a packed chamber including Mrs Taft. Senators praised the address as a defense of his seat.
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Washington
William Lorimer
Illinois
Senate
Chicago
United States Senate
Ilinois
Lorimer
Senate Chamber
Taft
Robert
Fromllinois
Chicago Tribune
Tribune
Woman Suffrage Hearing Sparks Albany Campaign
In Albany on February 22 the senate and assembly judiciary committees held a hearing on proposed constitutional amendments granting women the vote. The event launched an extensive suffrage campaign with an open air meeting at State and Pearl streets and a moving picture exhibit. Speakers urged support as suffragists plan to press sentiment in the new legislature.
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Albany
Senate and Assembly Judiciary Committees
State and
Pearl Streets
Senator Lorimer Pleads Hig Case Before Senate
Senator Lorimer presents a high profile plea before the United States Senate, delivering a forceful argument on the constitutional issue at hand and seeking support from fellow lawmakers.
Abrogate 1832 Russia Treaty Urged Over Jewish Rights
Washington February 25 The house foreign affairs committee held an executive session to consider the Parsons resolution calling on the president to abrogate the 1832 treaty with Russia due to discrimination against American Jews seeking admission to Russia Representatives Goldfogle and Sulz er of New York urged action and the committee named a subcommittee to consult the secretary of state on alleged outrages to determine if relief could be achieved diplomatically.
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Washington
House
Russia
Goldfogle
Sulzer
New York
United States
St. Petersburg
Foster
Johnson Willing to Fight Langford for Big Side Bet
World heavyweight champion Jack Johnson says Langford can fight him for a $20,000 side bet, with a London bout possible. Hugh McIntosh may put up $40,000 to stage Langford vs Johnson in London or Paris with purses up to $60,000 for a finish in the Hippodrome. Langford’s manager Joseph Woodman says McIntosh is authorized to arrange the match, and Langford is ready to fight in England or France.
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Langford
London
Hugh McIntosh
Johnson
Paris Hippodrome
McIntosh
Joseph Woodman
England
France
Jameford
Breny
Lanegford
Sam McVey
Balloting in Albany Senate Race Draws Suffragist Crowd
A holiday crowd in Albany fills the assembly chamber as the ballot for senator is counted. Democrats vote Sheehan 79, Shepard 12, Kernan 4, Littleton 3, Sulzer 3, O'Brien 2, Hopper 2, Parker 1, Glynn 1, Carlisle 1. Republicans vote Depew 73. Total 181. 9 votes needed for choice.
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Albany
Assembly Chamber
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House of Government
Peterson
Sproul
Northwest
C. J. Glidder
Alton V. Duu
Crawlord County
Wir
Wribge i. Bey
Jou Vo Holyer
Tony
Cution
Rev Bailey
Ciation
Evangelist
Woman Suffrage
Senator Lorimer
The
Committee
Jack Johnson
Wm. Rockefeller
Tarrytown
William Rockefeller
Lumbage
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