Taft Gains 40 Delegates in Key Contests Across States
Chicago report details the Republican national committee awarding 40 Taft delegates in Arizona California Louisiana Michigan and part of Mississippi. Up to date Taft holds 141 delegates to Roosevelt's 1. Contests in California Louisiana Michigan Mississippi decided by viva voce votes with no roll calls except California. Taft supporters accuse Roosevelt camp of hot air while Taft side calls the other a steamer roller.
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California
Louisiana
Michigan
Mississippi
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Arizona
Taft
Roosevelt
Francis J. Heney
San Francisco
Senator Borah
Heney
Johnson
Committee
National Committee
Roosevelt accuses national committee over California delegates
Colonel Roosevelt, at Sagamore Hill, denounces the national committee for actions in Arizona and Kentucky and hints California may split from the Republicans if Taft delegates are seated. He cites California's 77,000 vote majority and predicts the West may shift, while avoiding specific prophecy on future steps.
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Oyster Bay
California
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
National Committee
Arizona
Kentucky
Taft
West
Flinn
Chicago
Roosevelt States
Home Virtues Shine Across City Slums
A reflection on private virtues prevailing in even the poorest urban homes. the article notes beauty and moral traits present within crowded, rough-looking living spaces and stresses enduring family values.
Governor Johnson Criticizes National Committee Action
California Governor John Johnson condemns a National Committee move, criticizing its handling of party discipline and calling for a review of procedures. He urges party unity while warning of political repercussions.
Andrews in Erie Silent After Acquittal
John M. Andrews, freed two weeks ago in the Emile Ammann murder case, returns to Erie and will thank the Elks for support while in jail. Warren County officials reportedly hesitate to request state intervention. Andrews will continue to stay silent under his lawyers guidance as they prepare a forthcoming statement amid ongoing attacks.
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Erie
John M. Andrews
Emile Ammann
Warren
Pittsburg
Elks’ Club
Warren County
Andrews
Oil price advance spurs drilling revival in Pennsylvania fields
Oil workers and landowners in Pennsylvania report renewed activity as higher prices renew optimism. Operators aim to drill in areas around Shamburg Pleasantville Enterprise and Goodwill Hill this summer, with four drillers and four tooldressers sought. Many workers who left for California may return if prices rise toward new highs, and some expect crude to top the $2 mark before prices peak. Titusville Herald notes current oil at its highest point in three years.
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Pennsylvania
Shamburg Way
Pleasantville
Enterprise
Goodwill Hill
California
Titusville
Son Confesses to Murder of Father in Poison Plot
George Elmer Watt, 18, in a written confession before Justice Truxal and Assistant District Attorney Cope, says he killed his father Thomas R. Watt by poisoning whisky on May 19. Watt was arrested in Franklin township after Corporal Carl Dresser uncovered the crime.
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Greensburg
George Elmer Watt
Justice Truxal
Cope
Thomas R. Watt
Carl Dresser
Young Watt
Franklin Township
Pittsburg
Watt
Warren Mail Offers Grand Home Prize Contest
Be MADE BY THE WARREN MAIL announces a major home prize giveaway with more than seven hundred dollars in articles. A four hundred dollar piano is the first prize, five grand prize and ten district prizes add up to fifteen total prizes for subscribers. Contest runs June 24 for eight to ten weeks with eligibility for all women aged fifteen to sixty.
Have You a Piano in Your Home
A compact plea lists common home luxuries and asks readers to consider upgrading with a piano parlor furniture talking machine business or music courses. The ad tone evokes a general shop or catalog feel urging purchases or enrollments.
Warren Mail Offers 700 Dollar Prize Voting Contest
The Warren Mail announces a large subscription voting contest in Warren County offering free prizes to women who become contestants. Every subscriber who pays for one year or more will receive a pair of patent tension shears valued at one dollar. The paper emphasizes advertising value and subscriber growth as key goals.
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Warren County
Warren Mail
Eversharp
Dangles Over Cliff as Prisoner Rescues Fox Terrier
Arthur Wilson a city workhouse prisoner dangled 100 feet over a bluff to rescue a fox terrier fallen from the cliff. He fought the dog with one hand while clinging to the rope, then looped rope around the animal and climbed to safety amid cheering prisoners. Wilson volunteered for the perilous rescue. he is a former sailor and skilled rope climber.
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St. Louis
Arthur Wilson
Wilson
Two aviators killed in Wright biplane crash at College Park
Lieutenant Leighton W. Hazelhurst Jr. and Al Welsh died when the Wright biplane they tested pitched forward at about 50 feet and 50 mph. Both were instantaneously killed. Hazelhurst injured by a broken neck and Welsh by a crushed skull as spectators watched. The cause was unknown but wires between planes may have snapped.
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Leighton W. Hazelhurst, Jr
al. Welsh
College Par
Wright
Hazelhurst
Welsh
Shenandoah Youth Dies After Machinery Accident
Joseph Labosky an 18 year old jig runner at the West Shenandoah colliery broker died from injuries after his clothing was caught in a belt and pulled him into the machinery. He directed workers for half an hour before being released and died a few minutes later.
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Shenandoah, Pa
Joseph Labosky
West Shenandoah
Labosky
Man Dies in Erie Fire Likely From Smoking
Samuel A. Moomy was found dead by firefighters sitting in his room. Authorities believe he fell asleep while smoking and his clothing caught fire, causing death.
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Erie
Samuel A. Moomy
Johnson on how to introduce a literary work
A concise reflection by Samuel Johnson stating two strengths in any introduction: describing content and outlining perfect execution. It emphasizes clarity, purpose, and method as essential to effective literary prefaces.
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Samuel Johnson
Doctor Advice Sparks Resort Decision
A humorous exchange shows a wife seeking a month of rest and her husband応s practical reply. The doctor recommends a southern rest, prompting the wife to ask where to go and the husband suggesting another doctor.
High Grade Oil Stock Sees Another Boost
High Grade Oil and Refining stock gains follow oil price rise with Pittsburgh quotations at 101 for preferred. Crude price rose five cents to 1.75 a barrel. Directors report shows substantial monthly gains and bright prospects. Bruin refinery wax plant near completion, to start in about ten days boosting by product output.
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Pittsburgh Exchange
Bruin
Butler County
Who Can Become Contestants In The Warren Mail Contest
Any woman may become a contestant by nomination from a person. A contestant may nominate herself or be nominated by a friend. Read the full contest account elsewhere in this paper. Clip the nomination coupon and send it to The Contest Editor at The Warren Mail in Warren Pa. The first nomination received for a candidate will be good for twenty weeks.
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Warren Mail
Warren
Five Thousand Free Votes Prize Distribution
The contest awards 15 prizes to 15 contestants. Five grand prizes go to the top five vote getters, including a $400 Holmes and Son piano for the top winner. District prizes will be given to the two highest vote earners in each district after the grand prizes.
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Holmes and Son
Prizes Display to Show Value of Contest Awards
Prizes are valuable and not shoddy or cheap, mostly bought from Warren merchants with solid reputations. Once the contest begins a display will be shown so every contestant can see what she is working for and what she will receive.
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Warren
How Votes are Secured in The Warren Mail Contest
Votes are awarded for money paid on subscriptions to The Warren Mail during the contest period via a voting coupon in each issue starting June 27. Subscriptions earn votes based on amount paid, with higher payments yielding more votes, up to a listed maximum.
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Warren Mail
Mountains Search for Missing Teens in Pa and Md
Waynesboro police, aided by relatives, are scouring the mountains for Clifford Freshman 17 and Mary Weller 13 who vanished from their homes last Thursday. Freshman, from Thurmont Maryland, and the girl were schoolmates. They were seen near Penmar Edgemont areas as search efforts continue.
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Waynesboro
Clifford Freshman
Mary Weller
Thurmont
Penmar
Edgemont
Advertise in the Mail and Get Result
An advertisement notice invites local businesses to place ads in the Mail asking readers to respond promptly. The notice emphasizes visibility and potential customer reach through the publication.
Home Furnishers Contest Offers Prizes Across Warren Districts
Warren county is split into five districts for a Home Furnishers Contest. Districts list townships and include the city of Warren and North Warren village in district five. Two contestants per district win an upholstered couch and dish set. five overall grand prizes go to top vote-getters. subscribers paying a year or more receive free EVERSHARP shears.
Prize contest calls for nominations and votes
A call to action urges readers to nominate themselves for a contest editor, promising prizes to the fifteen women with the most votes. It notes a free pair of shears with each annual subscription and encourages soliciting friends to subscribe and vote.
Attempted murder during final visit prior to hanging
In Washington Pennsylvania Jan Ribarik, to be hanged Tuesday for the murder of Mr. and Mrs. Novak and boarder Steven Stanviji, tried to strangle his daughter Anton ia Ribarik as she bid him farewell. Guards intervened, he was hanged without remorse.
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Jan Ribarik
Washington
Antonia Ribarik
Ribarik
Novak
Steven Stanviji
Novaks
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