Stella Hodge Seeks Elmira Trip Aid From Jamestown Charities
Stella Hodge visited the Jamestown Associated Charities on Tuesday and Wednesday seeking travel help to Elmira. She gave an alias to the charity secretary and discussed Elmira connections, with follow up telegraph inquiries to friends there. She also spoke with Jamestown Chief of Police Frank A. Johnson, who redirected her to the charities for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Hodge
Emile Amann
Warren
Jamestown Associated Charities
Miss Weller
Elmira
Frank A. Johnson
Jamestown
Industrial Outlook Bright for Warren This Spring
The Warren area anticipates a vigorous building season with multiple projects. Struthers-Wells plans an 80 000 to 100 000 dollar boiler shop addition, Pickett Hardware adds a three story Hickory street building, and Elks temple at Fourth and Hickory streets. Additional boosts include Warren Table Works expansion, Masons remodeling the Y M C A into a temple, and new two story brick blocks by Linstrum and a Crescent street site option for a three story block by Titusville interests. Contractors also eye many new homes on East and South sides, promising an exceptionally bright year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Struthers- Wells Company
Pickett Hardware Company
Hickory Street
Elks
Fourth
Hickory Streets
Warren Table Works
Masons
John Linstrum
Scandia
Conenango
Pennsylvania Avenues
Titusville
McKain
Crescent Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
John Wickstrom
Elias Glassman
Hickory
Third Streets
Wild Parsnip Poisoning Kills Perry Boy And Affects Classmates
A Perry New York school outbreak sickened several second and third graders after a 6 year old boy, Harry Green, obtained a bulb from a wild parsnip on the way to school. He died at home within an hour after falling ill. He shared parsnip portions with classmates who also became seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
N. Y
Harry Green
Charles
Decorator Charles Stirling Dies in Girardville
Charles Stirling a decorator for Penn Metal Ceiling Company of Philadelphia collapsed and died in Girardville Pennsylvania. He was employed by the firm and passed away on the scene.
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Charles Stirling
Penn Metal Ceiling Company of
Philadelphia
Girardville, Pa
Detectives Close in as Allen Gang Eludes Troops
Report from Mt Airy North Carolina on March 21 says the Allen gang is in a mountain area near Squirrel Spur and Dug Spur owned by Sidna Allen. Detectives and Baldwin-Felts plan a major effort to capture the group before state troops intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dug Spur
Sidna Allen
Mt. Airy
N. C
Allen
Baldwin-Felts Company
Sidna
Claue
Friel Allen
Wesley Edtwards
James P Bigler Disappears Leaving Mystery Behind
J P Bigler aged 65 three weeks after arriving from Oil City to Warren took charge of the brokerage office in Warren Savings Bank building.Rumors place approximate embezzled funds around $2000 and Bigler reportedly sold stocks on margins. Lambert Co of Buffalo denies representation and G W Tucker investigates while Bigler’s last seen ride was Glade car to Struthers station.
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J. P. Bigler
Warren
Oil City
Warren Savings Bank
Lambert & Co
Buffalo
Lambert
Henry Tucker
Ellicott Square
G. W. Tucker
Bigler
Sheriff calls Andrews a model prisoner awaiting murder trial
John M. Andrews, in the Erie county jail awaiting a second trial for the Warren murder of Emil Amann, is described by Sheriff Moomy as a very good prisoner who causes no trouble and avoids visitors. His wife and children are in Sherman New York with his father in law, C E Sheldon, who visits with a message. A stronger defense is expected as the case resumes, amid questions about the children’s school disruption.
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John M. Andrews
Erie County
Emil Amann
Warren
Moomy
Erie
Andrews
Allentown Woman Accused Of Ten Marriages
Mrs. Jennie Schweyer of Allentown is jailed on a charge of having married ten men without divorce. Her spouses include Frank Miller the first husband, John Gehris, and Edward Schweyer. She claims the prosecutions are spite, noting prior arrest for non-support and listing several other alleged husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Jennie Schweyer
Frank Miller
Edward Schweyer
John Gehris
Schweyer
Bower
Bachman
Gowan
Myers
Barber
Williams
Stephens
Henry
Nolland
Gottlieb
Miller
Mrs. Taft Falls Severely While Sightseeing in New York
The article reports that Mrs. William Howard Taft suffered a serious fall during a sightseeing visit in New York. It notes her condition and subsequent medical attention, with no further details on long-term effects.
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New York
Mrs Taft Suffers Fall at Expo Display
Mrs William H Taft wife of the president visiting the Women’s Industrial Exhibition at Grand Central Palace tripped while exiting a wheelchair and suffered a severe but non serious fall. She regained her footing and continued touring the exhibits before leaving for a matinee later she again attempted to rise near the papal vestments display and fell as her dress caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William H Taft
Grand Central Palace
Taft
Rodman Wanamarker
Che
Watchman Galvin Fires at Imagined Figures in Greenwich
Dennis Galvin a private watchman for William G Rockefeller on the Greenwich estate became distressed at home in Cos Cob and fired a revolver at imaginary people. After dinner he locked his wife and child doors then fired at neighbors before Sheriff Finnegan arrived and took him into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Conn
Dennis Galvin
William G. Rockefeller
Coscob
Galvin
James Smith
Finnegan
Detectives Arrested in Pittsburg Conspiracy Case
H H Perkins and James McKane arrested in Pittsburg by Frieda police on conspiracy charges linked to the 1911 mausoleum desecration of Congressman W S Scott in Erie. Mortimer H Hall arrested in Erie on the same charge. Bail set at 1000 for Erie hearing March 2. Gilbert Perkins and Charles Franklin also wanted. both previously convicted of blackmail related to Black Hand letters and moved to Leavenworth last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Perkins
Pittsburg
James McKane
Frieda
Mortimer H. Hall
Perking
Erie
W. S. Scott
Gilbert Perkins
Harry
Charles Franklin
Bureau
Philadelphia
Freight train accident claims Oscar Carlson in Warren
Oscar Carlson of Wilburne Pennsylvania was killed when he slipped under a freight train at the North Warren refinery about 1 a.m. Saturday. His body was found Sunday morning. He planned to visit a nurse in Jamestown and was walking from Warren toward Falconer when the fatality occurred. The coroner and Gibson’s undertakers were notified.
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Oscar Carlson
North Warren
Carlson
Wilburne
Warren
Jamestown
Jones General Hospital
Falconer
Dunkirk
DeForest
Gibson’s Undertaking Establishment
Rival Suspected in Horse and Buggy Theft
Alfred Bishop of near Stoughtstown reports his horse and buggy vanished while visiting a Carlisle woman. He blames a rival and filed a police complaint. The missing horse was later found at Mt Holly Springs, where the rival lives.
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Carlisle
Alfred Bishop
Stoughtstown
Bishop
Mt. Holly Springs
New Passenger Train Discussed for P&EI Route
Talks of an extra morning passenger service between Erie Warren and Kane. A potential fast through train would depart Erie at 9:00 am with chair car service to Philadelphia or Washington, stopping only at major stations and avoiding transfers at Emporium Junction.
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Erie
Warren and
Kane
Philadelphia
Washington
Emporium Junction
Andrews Seeks $10 000 From Elks Lodge
John M. Andrews, convicted murderer awaiting a new trial, has allegedly issued a circular letter to Elks lodges nationwide seeking $10,000 to fund another trial. The letter, dated from Warren county jail, asks Elks members to contribute via E. R. Baldinger, treasurer of Dollar Savings & Trust Co., Pittsburgh. Andrews is jailed in Erie.
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John M. Andrews
Lodge of Elks
Andrews
Elks
Greenville
Warren (Pa
Erie
Warren
E. R. Baldinger
Dollar Savings & Trust Co
Pittsburgh
Warren County
Bayless Co Chartered To Manufacture Paper Goods
A new charter was issued to the Stanlecy Bayless Manufacturing corporation of Austin authorizing production of paper and wood pulp products. The capital stock is $100,000. Incorporators include Starley Bayless, treasurer, Austin. George Bayless, Binghamton, N. Y.. R. R. Lewis. A. C. Palmatier. and J. H. Dexter, Coudersport.
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Stanlecy Bayless Manufacturing Corporation
Austin
Starley Bayless
George Bayless
Binghamton
N. Y
R. R. Lewis
A. C. Palmatier
J. H. Dexter
Coudersport
Patrick Haley burns $390 in six fifty dollar bills
Nesquehoning Pennsylvania March 19 Patrick Haley became unbalanced at home and burned six fifty dollar bills totaling 390 by thrusting them into the stove. He was held for safekeeping at the county jail and will be sent to an asylum for treatment.
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Nesquehoning
Patrick Haley
Indiana Delegates Pick 26 For Baltimore Convention
Indiana delegates chosen by congressional district meet in Indianapolis select 26 delegates to the Baltimore convention and designate officers for today. The delegation will vote as a unit for Governor Marshall for president amid few contests.
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Indiana
Gov. Marshall
Indiananpolis
Baltimore
Governor Marshal
British Railroad Workers Set Ever New Dispute in May
London reports a fresh industrial clash brewing as railroad men prepare a new program for the companies in May. J. H. Thomas, labor member of parliament, confirms the move as secretary of the principal railwaymen's union.
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London
J. H. Thomas
Former Warren Man Honored as Oklahoma Republican Committeeman
George C. Priestley, long a Warren resident and former Warren county treasurer, was unanimously elected Republican national committeeman at the Oklahoma State Republican Convention in Guthrie. The telegram from Alex Erickson notes delegates were instructed for Theodore Roosevelt. Priestley is hailed by friends in Warren.
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George C. Priestley
Warren
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Okla
Theodore Roosevelt
Schofield
Mr. Priestley
Alex Erickson
Warren County
Blizzard Grips The West Disrupts Railways And Lines
A raging blizzard across Central Western states paralyzes rail traffic and traction systems. Omaha reports fourteen inches of snow with a north wind and low temperatures as trains are annulled from Omaha to Des Moines and Sioux City. Chicago transit and telegraph networks also face severe disruptions as the storm advances.
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Chicago
Central Western States
Omaha
Sioux City
Des Moines
Mississippi
Missouri
Philadelphia Woman Falls From Pier in Suicide Attempt
Mrs. Harry Slack of West Philadelphia, suffering a nervous disorder, leaped from the Million Dollar pier at Atlantic City. William Gilbertson sprang after her and saved her life. a small boat carried her to shore. She was taken to a hospital likely to recover. a note addressed to her husband warned she would be found at the bottom of the ocean.
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Atantic City
Harry Slack
West Philadelphia
William
Hdward Gilbertson
William Gilbertson
Philadelphia
Wyncote
Turkev Trot Mishap In Mine Claims Life
Michael Bosehak of Morea attempted the turkey trot demonstration for several Companions at the Morea mine. He lost balance, fell 200 feet into a manway, was found unconscious, and is likely to have internal injuries.
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Mahanoy City
Michael Bosehak
Morea
Turkey
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Amann
Allens
Squirrel Spur
Edwards Boys
Fancy Gap
Claud
Friel
Floyd Allen
Will Jarrett
Wolf Creek
Tig Spur
James P. Bigler
Savings Bank
Iceman
W. H. Taft
Watchman
W. G. Rockefeller
Scott Tomb
Elks' Lodge
Greenville Dispatch
Bayless CO. Chartered
Austin Dam
Burns
Atlantic City
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