$5,000 Bond Approved for Audit Case
Judge Criswell approved a $5,000 bond filed by P. A. Wilbert for petitioners seeking an audit of election expenses tied to Joseph C. Sibley. Bond signees include W. J. Breene and others from Oil City and Franklin. Audit to begin Aug. 29. attorneys listed include Trax & Parker and Wilbert with assistors Carmichael, Denny, and Emery.
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Criswell
Venango County
P. A. Wilbert
Joseph C. Sibley
Griswell
W.J. Breene
Wm. Hassan
Fred S
Trax & Parker
J. S. Carmichael
Oscar J. Denny
Sharon
Emery
Mercer
D A R Members Debate Mrs Longworth Smoking
Pittsburg July 22 A report that Mrs. Alice Longworth smokes cigarettes sparked a lively discussion at a Pittsburg Playground Association flower committee meeting. D A R members and women from Wimodausis and Sorosis clubs debated social norms and traditional conduct with a remark about corncob pipes ending the exchange.
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Pittsburg
Alice Longworth
Alice Roosevelt
Pittsburg Club
Pittsburg Playground Association
J. H. Armstrong
Minnie O. Roberts
George Kramer
Wimodausis Club
Woman’s Club of
Sorosis Club
Daughters of the American Revolution
Daughters of 1812
Daughters of Pioneers
Women’s Southern Society
Longworth
Syndicate Core to Grief in Vast Railroad Plans
New York reports the transfer to Kuhn Loeb and a syndicate of a massive block of American railroad securities. The move ends a bold nine month buildup by Dr. F S Pearson aiming for a dominant Atlantic to Pacific railroad chain. Pearson, a Canadian engineer, is linked to British and Canadian financial circles and Spanish American rail projects.
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New York
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
F. S. Pearson
Harriman
Great Britain
Pearson
New York Fire Chief Edward Croker Criticises Firemen Weakness
Edward F Croker, New York City fire chief, criticised the laxity and weaknesses of firemen in his remarks. He urged stricter discipline and better readiness to respond to blazes.
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New York
John D's Place in Court Over Insult Claim
Frank J. Marmann of West 92nd Street seeks action against saloonkeeper John D. Schnapps for maintaining a disorderly place after Schnapps posted the sign This is John D.'s place Marmann, friend of oil man John D., calls the sign an insult and says he plans to pursue the matter with Attorney Frederick T. Beer.
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Cleveland
Frank J. Marmann
West 92nd _ street
John D. Schnapps
Schnapps
John D
Marmann
Frederick T. Beer
Beer
John
Found good well in Torpedo field
Joseph J. Perrette and Nixon and Lamont, stockholders in Ross Hill Oil Company in Titusville, were notified that the Coonville Oil Company's No 2 well in Torpedo territory has been finished and is good for 25 barrels a day. Adjoining Ross Hill, the discovery prompts plans for more drilling this week and offers optimism after a harsh winter showing.
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Joseph J. Perrette
Nixon and Lamont
Titusville
Ross Hill Oil Company
Kimberland
Torpedo
Coonville Oil Company
Ross Hill Company
Bad for Dogs in Old Fayette County
reports from Uniontown Pennsylvania dated July 22 describe a county wide dog kill spree as constables and tax collectors shoot unlicensed or muzzled dogs. Georgia township alone saw 201 dogs slain under a quarantine that authorities had ordered but largely ignored.
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Uniontown
Georgia
A. Cooley
E. B. Swaney
Oil men organize to refine own oil in Western Pennsylvania
Warren and Titusville oil leaders plan a mutual refinery company as crude prices fall from 1.78 to 1.30 a barrel. They argue refiners’ margins rise while producers lose, urging unity and a coordinated move to save profits at both ends. A letter asks producers to reply with views and willingness to cooperate.
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Butler
Pennsylvania
Warren
Titusville
Mutual Order
National Transit Company
Valvoline Oil Company
East Butler
Titusville Proposals on Independent Refining Movement
Titusville leaders A. J. Thompson and Rev J M Critchlow discuss a prospective movement for producers to refine their own crude oil in the Tiona field while Warren interests consider refining plans. Officials warn profits and market conditions may hinder action as talks remain embryonic and noncommittal.
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Titusville
A. J. Thompson
Tiona
Warren
Thompson
T. B. Westgate
the Herald
Rev. J. M. Critchlow
Venango County
Matt
Warren School Board Adjourns After Busy Meeting
The Warren School Board held an adjourned session with most members present except Mr. Elliott. They hired two teachers Mary A. Hartz for music at 75 dollars monthly and Anna H. Finley for commercial studies at 90 dollars monthly.
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Warren
Elliott
Mary A. Hartz
Logansport
Indiana
Anna H. Finley
Moriah
N. Y
Jefferson Street
Schellhammer & Son
Pickett Hardware Co
P. W. Edgett
C. E. Hamm
Thomas Shaner
Dr. Frantz
Adams
Miss Dunn
Miss Dunlap
Miss Myers
Miss Lytle
Erie
Buffalo
Supt. Adams
Miss Arnson
Pressel
Third Street
Market Street
Third
East Streets
Russell
Messrs
Colvin
Bennett
Schofield
Frantz
United States to loan Liberia 1.5 million dollars
Liberian Minister to Great Britain J Crommelin says the US offer is a loan of 1.5 million dollars to Liberia. He denies any plan to colonize Liberia and notes British support and participation in the loan. American advisers would handle financial aspects of boundary questions.
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London
United States
Liberia
Egypt
J. Crommelin
Great Britain
Crommelin
Warburg
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Abandoned New England Farms Reborn Through Tree Cultivation
Abandoned farms across New England are being repurposed for tree cultivation, turning decaying fields into forestry projects. Local land trusts partner with farmers to plant saplings and restore woodlands, boosting habitat and long term land value.
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New England
For Sale Golden Oak Bedroom Suite and Furnishings
For sale a golden oak bedroom suite in three pieces with a dresser featuring a full length French plate mirror priced at 17 dollars and 50 cents, Morris chair for 6 dollars, a hot plate and other articles. Apply at Furniture 303 Hickory Street Warren Pa J921-28.
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Morris
Hickory Street
Warren
The First Necessity Integrity Quote
A short quotation from Paley on integrity and knowledge labeling integrity as essential, noting that integrity without knowledge is weak and useless.
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Paley
Monroe Nursery seeking live agents for stock sales
Wanted good live agents to represent the Monroe Nursery in selling high grade Northern Grown Nursery Stock. Sixty three years in business and 900 acres. Best propositions offered by any nursery. Outfit free. Write for particulars. The Monroe Nursery I E Egenfritz Sons Company Monroe Michigan. Jul4-21-28Au4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Nursery
I. E
Egenfritz’ Sons Company
Monroe
Michigan
Heredity Dominates in Development Says Dr Auden
A quotation from Dr Auden asserts heredity governs development far more than environment, claiming heredity holds six times the influence of environmental factors in shaping traits and outcomes.
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Auden
Five Counties Plan for Joint Workhouse
County Commissioners from Venango Crawford Mercer Erie and Warren plan a joint workhouse bill to share inmate housing and brick making. They consider placing the facility near Corry on shale for brick production to be used on roads with costs shared by each county. The aim is to curb vagrancy and reduce jail burdens.
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Venango
Crawford
Mercer
Erie
Warren
Crawford County
Corry
Stolen Jewels Recovered After Yearlong Mystery in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on July 28, details emerged that jewels valued at about 100000 belonging to Mrs. Henry R. Rea, sister of Senator George T. Oliver, have been recovered. The gems were found in a lock box at a local bank, reportedly placed there by Mrs. Rea and forgotten.
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Pittsburg
Henry R. Rea
United States
George T. Oliver
Rea
Perkins Detective Agency
Pittsburg Society
Perkins Union Detective Agency
Bank Director Arrested in Berlin Falsifying Accounts
Berlin July 28 Managing Director Ohm of Niedar Deutsche bank was arrested on charges of falsifying bank accounts amid an official investigation. Reported liabilities range from 2.5 million to 12.5 million dollars.
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Berlin
Ohm
Niedar Deutsche Bank
Massachusetts Wins Second Race for Seawanhaka Cup
Manchester July 28 Massachusetts defended the Seawanhaka Corinthian cup by eight minutes and twenty four seconds over a 12 mile course to windward and leeward.
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Manchester
Massachusetts
Windward
Leeward
Tuition Free Teaching Program Announced at Edinboro Normal
Edinboro Normal offers free tuition to prospective teachers. Circulars and catalogues available from Edinboro Normal. Fall session begins September 6, 1910. Joan F. Bieler, Principal. 7-23-11.
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Edinboro Normal
Joan F. Bie Ler
The P s of Politics Promises Procrastination and Prevarication
A concise critique framing politics around the three P s promises procrastination and prevarication. The piece observes public life and personal ethics, citing common patterns in political discourse while noting performance gaps and citizen expectations.
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John E
Gill
Franklin
Bond
Mercer CO
Sibley
O. K
Syndicate
Edward F. Croker
Crit
John D'S
Old Fayette
Dixie
Charles L. Bartlett
Gressman
Macon, Ga
Committee OF OL
Warren, Pa
Butler Eagle
Producers
Committee OF Oil Producers, Warren, Penn’a
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