Railroad police end Green Spring Valley yegg terror
Four Pennsylvania Railroad police officers trap a five man gang of yeggs in Rogers Station Maryland. In hand to hand combat Patrolman Scott is wounded and the gang leader Hardy is fatally shot, Carney captured after a hayloft standoff. post offices at Pickesville and Pikesville also dynamited in the rampage.
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Maryland
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore
Green Spring Valley
Yeggs
Rogers
Green Spring
Pennsylania
L. W. Rook
Mell K. Scott
Ira W. Truitt
Rogers Station
Scott
Truitt
Gegg
Truitts
Marine Corps
Yeggman
Bonsal Brooks
Brooks
Mr. Brooks
Mercy Hospital
Captain Rook
Pickesville
Gogg
Verges
Harry W. Wilhelm
Wilhelm
Nerely
Seach
Pikesville
Rook
Edward Carney
Edward Hall
Lem
Robert E. Fulton
Yoggman
Carney
George Hardy
George Harris
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Hardy
Veggy
Yeggmen’s Gang
Boat Rescue Leaves Three Dead in Tragic Incident
The report notes a rescue effort after a boating accident that left three girls dead, Edna Bormanst Neva Johnson and Marjorie Fairbrother, with one girl clinging to the boat until rescuers arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Bormanst
Neva Johnson
Marjorie Fairbrother
1000 Cavalry Horses Purchased for Fort Worth Contract
The United States Government set a contract at Fort Worth Texas for 1000 cavalry horses. Capt Monroe of the Fort Sill remount station will inspect the animals before sending them to the border. American Banquet in Mexico City is hosted by business leaders for James L Rodgers of the American State Department. A toast to peace between Mexico and the United States was given. Prominent Mexican officials attended.
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United States
Fort Worth
Tex
Monroe
Fort Sill Remount
Mexico City
Mexico
James L. Rodgers
American State Department
Mexican Republic
Hobson Edged in Tenth District Nomination by 51 Votes
William B. Bankhead son of Alabama senator defeated former Congressman Richard Hobson for the Congressional nomination in the new Tenth District by 51 votes Hobson plans to contest the result Taft urges conscription at all wars saying everyone should share military service Bryan backs Wilson for re election saying he will not support peace at any price parties and endorses the president
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Hobson
William B. Bankhead
Bankhead
Alabama
Richard Hobson
Tenth
Taft
The
Manufacturing Perfumers’ Association
England
Bryan
Wilson
William J. Bryan
I. T. Jones
Des Moines
Iowa
Jones
Dig In With Us Committees And Officials Listed
A historical notice lists numerous names as committee members and officials including Paul T. DeFrees as Chairman and Peter Sorenson as Grade Two Supervisor. Other roles note P Morrison, George Muir, T C Frame, H V Hazeltine as highway engineer and commercial secretary.
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Paul T. Defrees
Peter Sorenson
Sup’r. Co. P. Morrison
George Muir
T. C
H. V. Hazeltine
Township Committee: Paul T. DeFrees Named Chairman
The Committee on Township Organizations announces Paul T. DeFrees of Warren Pennsylvania as Chairman. The appointment outlines leadership for township governance and organizational oversight in Warren County.
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Paul T. Defrees
Warren Pa
State Wide Good Roads Day Proclaimed in Pennsylvania
Governor Martin G Brumbaugh proclaims a statewide observance to promote better roads, urging township supervisors to support and memorialize the day. The proclamation cites public-spirited citizens and organizations across counties like Washington Allegheny and Venango, noting past participation and factory holiday contributions to highway work.
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Washington
Allegheny
Lawrence
Venango
Clarion
Huntingdon
Mifflin
Blair
Chester
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Commonwealth
Statewide Good Roads Day Proclaimed in Pennsylvania
The 1916 proclamation designates a statewide day for citizens to improve highways or donate funds and materials. It urges automobile owners in cities to volunteer on the day to enhance highway safety and comfort, with the state’s Department of Highways offering support. Signed in Harrisburg by Governor Martin G Brumbaugh on March 13.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
State Department of Highways
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Warren County organizations seek sign up of township workers
Warren County Supervisors Association and Chambers of Commerce, Farm Bureau, State Highway Department, county commissioners, newspapers, Pomona Grange, school superintendents, street departments, Automobile Club, churches, fair association, health board, women’s clubs plan auto sign labels and blank forms for township, borough, or district workers. Supervisors urge each township to provide tools, gravel, and necessary equipment for the workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County Supervisors’ Association
Warren Chamber of Commerce
Warren County Farm Bureau
State Highway Department
Pomona Grange
Automobile Club
Fair Association
Board of Health
Women’s Clubs
Good Roads in Warren County Plan Encourages Township Units
The campaign urges each township to form a committee and appoint section men to cover dirt roads. Volunteers, materials, and local coordination with supervisors are key. A May 25 Good Roads Day is planned with fund sourcing from gravel banks and donated teams.
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Warnen County
Paul T. DeFrees
Warren County
Warren
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Good Roads Day Committee
Chamber of Commerce Office
Warren, Pennsylvania
W. J. Farnswo
John H. Enswo
D. W. Beaty
Ino
C. Goal
J. W. Colvin
W. F. Henry
W. H. Houghtli
H. A. Logan Marshall Parsha Samuel Petersonay
L. Smith
Z. T. Weaver
L. B. Meley Thomas Bly
S. L. Mack
W. E. Henderson
E. W. Honhart
Edward Walker
J. H. West
J. P. Langdon
Jnc. Binder
T. C. Frame
E. Ken Paul Worte3
Geo. Muir
Paul Brubaker
Ommittee
F. A. Lesser
A. G. Lyons
R. McNeil
E. M. Lowe
G. T. Pryor
R. J. Weld Frank D. Wheelock
Fred A. Shaw
Chas Moore Wilson McGrew
E. J. Kelley
T. T. Moll
C. H. Vermilyea
W. G. Jones
Grant Sutton
D. J. Bennett
B. A. West
W. M. Vallentine
Chas Clawson
H. Kay
W. P. Wood
Executive
Warren CO
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