Petition Seeks Pardon for Hoover in Crawford County Case
Physicians in Erie circulate a petition urging the Pennsylvania Pardon Board to convert Alton V. Hoover’s death sentence for wife murder to life imprisonment. The Easter Springs News notes long paid advance subscriptions, including a 99 year prepaid subscriber and another paid to 1986.
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Hoover
Physicians of
Erie
Pennsylvania Pardon Board
Alton V. Hoover
Crawford Co
Easter Springs
Kan
Advertise in the Mail and Get Results
A compact classified notice urges local advertisers to place ads in the Mail to reach a broad audience. The blurb emphasizes quick results and increased business visibility through the newspaper’s reach. It invites inquiries about rates and deadlines.
New $20, $100 and $500 postal savings bonds drawn
Washington Lincoln and Cleveland appear on the new postal savings bonds in 20, 100 and 500 dollar denominations to be issued immediately. The $40, $60 and $30 designs will mimic the first three with different medallion vignettes. Depositors can exchange deposits for new registered bonds redeemable in twenty years, tax exempt, issued when bonds are callable or treasury needs funds.
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George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Grover Cleveland
Treasury Department
A. Pratt Andrew
Postal Savings Law
United States
Kaiser as Architect Sparkling Bridge Satire in Cologne
Berlin mocks the Kaiser over Cologne Rhine bridge improvements. An equestrian statue of the Kaiser stands on the structure with four towers. he demanded two downstream towers be taller, creating a displeasing effect. Experts and officials urge reworking to restore equal height.
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Berlin
Rhine
Cologne
Minister of Communications
Avoiding Worldly Cares Philosophy Note
A concise reflection on tempering desires to reduce life’s burdens. It emphasizes moderation of ambitions and attachment to material goods as a path to serenity. The piece counsels voluntary restraint and inward focus over outward striving.
Dutchman Air Record Holder At Age 21
Henri Wuy nmalen, a 21 year old Dutch aviator, set a height record for aeroplaning at 9 121 feet using a Henry Farman biplane. He ascended in one hour forty five minutes and landed in twelve minutes, after engine failure forced an early descent. He noted the cold and freezing conditions as he passed 8 000 feet, enjoyed the view, and claimed the world record before returning to safety with tea and warmth.
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Henri Wuynmalen
Henry Farman
Panama Canal Gates To Be Made By McClintic Marshall Firm
Pittsburg company McClintic Marshall awarded 5.5 million dollar contract for 60 000 tons of structural steel for the Panama canal begins assembly after installing 100 000 dollars worth of machinery. Vice President H H McClintic outlines gate design including 46 lock sets with two leaves each weighing about 600 tons and dimensions 65 by 77 feet by 7 feet thick with diaphragm and air chambers. Gates distributed: 20 sets at Gatun 12 at Pedro Miguel 14 at Miraflores and Rankin shop to fabricate steel components.
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McClintic-Marshall Construction Company
Pittsburg
Panama Canal
H. H. McClintic
Gatun
Pedro Miguel
Miraflores
Rankin
Barley Water Tops Wine Popularity in London Clubs
Barley water becomes the favorite drink in Mayfair and St James clubs, served with lemon at two pence a glass. Young society set trade port wine for barley water, angering wine shippers while barley wine gains favor. Temperance supporters welcome the shift toward barley water and hope it lasts.
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Mayfair
St. James Streets
London
Nothing to Say Proves It, Blessed Man Abstains
Quoted line reflects skepticism toward overstatement and value of silence as evidence. No names, places, or events.
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George Eliot
Influence of a Genius Outweighs Many Equals
The remark notes that the influence of a single man of genius surpasses that of many who instruct but fail to stimulate. It emphasizes the unique power of visionary leadership over routine guidance.
Headless Body Found in Woods Near Mt Neversink
Reading, Pa. November 2. George Kemp and Edward Gingamen found the headless well dressed male corpse on the eastern slope near Black Bear in Clinton County. The body shows months of exposure with no ID. A black derby hat with a Philadelphia mark lay nearby. coroner Wagner vows a thorough murder investigation.
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Reading
Mt. Neversink
Black Bear
George Kemp
Edward Gingamen
Philadelphia
Wagner
McKinley Optimistic About House Control
A published letter from William M. McKinley, Republican campaign chair, to President Taft predicts Republican control of the next House. He notes a shift in sentiment, says November favors Republicans, and credits the campaign for stressing GOP government efficiency and differing principles from Democrats.
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Washington
White Hose
William M. McKinley
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Taft
House of Representatives
Notice to subscribers on arrears and mail suspension
The Post Office Department will not mail newspapers to subscribers overdue more than one year. Subscribers in arrears must pay promptly or the paper will be discontinued at that address. The notice excludes prepaid or under one year payments. Check the label to see how much is owed.
American Robbed in London By Unknown Swindler
A young American named Chandet was robbed in London after a chance encounter with a stranger who dined with him and shared a doped cigar. He woke semi conscious to find about 1000 dollars in bank notes and drafts stolen, though his return ticket and two large drafts were later returned by mail.
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London
Chandet
Gilbert E Jones Lapses Into Despair At Park Row Office
Gilbert E Jones heir to George Jones and large Times holdings killed himself in the New York Times building at 41 Park Row, shooting himself in the mouth. He suffered from chronic lumbago, cited by family as the motive, while serving as treasurer and major Park Row stockholder.
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New York
Gilbert E Jones
George Jones
New York Times
Old Times
Park Row
Jones
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