Business Digest shows steady August activity despite campaign
First National Bank of Warren reports August business conditions stable with a fall in imports and a rise in steel demand. Totals show 1145 business failures in August, large liabilities from machinery and rail concerns, while bank clearings and exports begin to rebound. Gold imports exceed exports for year to date as European demand shifts.
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Nall Cahore
Allcy
New York
United
Steel Corporation
United States
New York City
Elk County Poultry Show Set for November Dates
Ridgway announces the Fourth Annual Elk County Poultry and Pet Stock Association exhibition will run November 18 to 21 at the Armory. Eateries close November 13. Judge HP Schwab of Irondequoit NY returns as judge from last year, with strong hopes to attract exhibitors from Erie and Pittsburgh.
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Ridgway
Elk County Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Hp, Schwab
Irondequoit
N. Y
Erie
Pittsburg
Saci Ne Seluy
Economic snapshot across states shows mixed conditions
The North Central states report poor conditions in Mississippi Alabama Kentucky Kansas and parts of Tennessee Oklahoma Nebraska and Dalzora while Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan lead activity. Overall business is about average in unmentioned areas with money easier and foreign trade strong. Manufacturing and merchandising expected to rise through the year.
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Mississippi
Alabama
Kentucky
Kansas
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Dalzora
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Co operation and roads debated in 1913 rural politics
A 1913 discussion argues against wasteful road bond schemes and praises cooperative farming and marketing. It cites Danish and Scandinavian examples, the role of managers, and stresses local supervision to build community spirit while contrasting New Hampshire reaction to Thaw with broader U.S. sentiment.
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Minnesota
England
Beef prices feared if farmers neglect cattle care
A Providence Journal report quotes a meat packers' convention speaker warning that porterhouse steak could hit a dollar a pound unless farmers reduce neglect and improve beef production. The remark underscores farm practices as key to prices.
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Meat Packers’ Convention
Providence Journal
Woman Kills Thirty Two Snakes in One Day
A Pennsylvania woman killed thirty two snakes in a single day. The remark contrasts such ferocity with biblical sentiment, noting if Eve had shown comparable resolve the course of history might differ.
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Pennsylvania
Eve
Washington Star
The High Cost of Living and a Pork Plan
A New Pork delegate at the American Meat Packers meeting proposes government stockpiling cattle and using military forces as cowboys to supply beef at cost. The idea envisions repurposing infantry for wheat farming and other service members for agricultural tasks to stabilize prices and support industry.
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American Meat Packers’ Association
Hicago
Signal
Navy
Grand Banks
Revenge in the Philadelphia staff vacancy case
A Philadelphia Public Ledger item reports a boss quipping that a vacancy goes to the twin brother of an employee, noting the brotherless man’s astonishment and the employer’s grim humor after saying he saw the brother at a ball game during their grandmother’s funeral. The boss orders the brother to be fetched.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Jones
President Wilson backs adequate tariff for revenue
Chicago News quotes President Wilson arguing for a tariff to ensure adequate revenue, warning that governing on hope and memories has disadvantages.
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Wilson
Chicago News
Connie Mack Wins Fifth AL Pennant in Record Run
The Hon. Connie Mack clinches the American League pennant for the fifth time breaking records and stunning rivals as Napoleon Lajoie watches in disbelief.
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Connie Mack
Napoleon Lajoie
New York Press
Standpatters Eye Roosevelt Return in Cold World
Chicago Record-Herald notes that standpatters eager to back Colonel Roosevelt feel exhausted by remaining in a supplierless political climate and the lack of an official role.
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Colonel Roosevelt
Chicago Record-Herald
Fifty counties file returns as state committee lists loom
Harrisburg September 29 Fifty counties have filed official primary returns at the Secretary of the Commonwealth. The first state committee, Republicans, will meet tomorrow and complete certification may be delayed. Names and figures for several counties and candidates appear in the partial tally with totals ranging into the tens of thousands in some districts.
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Harrisburg
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Beaver
Jefferson
Elk, Mifflin
Northampton
Superior Court
Stanail
Tralcorn
Ames
Oly Kathie
Lina S
Paul Reilly
Allace
Tragedy at Union Station: Buffalo Man Injured by Baggage Truck
Corry dispatch reports Harry Meckel of Buffalo struck by a baggage truck at the Union Station en route to Cambridge Springs. He was knocked down, believed badly hurt, claiming a broken leg, though the limb was a wooden one. Meckel used crutches to continue his journey after a brief examination.
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Corry
Harry Meckel
Buffalo
Union Station
Cambridge Springs
Meckel
Fisherman Jack Brown Seriously Ill in Warren Hospital
Jack Brown of Thompson's Eddy, a well known western Pennsylvania fisherman, is critically ill at Warren hospital with dropsy. He has long suffered health issues with the latest report deeming his condition grave.
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Jack Brown
Thompson
Johnson Reinstated as Jamestown Police Chief
The Jamestown Common Council votes nine to three after an executive session lasting until 11 pm to reinstate Police Chief Frank A. Johnson and end the suspension proceeding filed by Attorney Benjamin S. Dean. The move ends the highly watched dispute in Jamestown.
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Common Council
Frank A. Johnson
Benjamin S. Dean
Jamestown
Reynoldsville Man Hangs Self in Wagon Shed
Jacob Deible a well known Reynoldsville citizen hanged himself in the wagon shed of Deible brothers in Reynoldsville yesterday. He appeared mentally unbalanced yet showed calm understanding of his act and bade his daughter Mrs William Hughes of Linden avenue DuBois farewell before departure.
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Jacob Deible
Reynoldsville
Deible Brothers
Deible
William Hughes
Linden Avenue
DuBois
DuBois Express
Headlines Suggestions Spark Debate in New Castle News
A reader proposes provocative headline variants covering political, religious, and social figures. Examples include Republican stealing chickens Democrat failing to pay a board bill and Baptist stealing cake of ice. The piece questions editorial tone and public reception.
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New Castle News
United Presbyterian
Baptist
Town board of trade dues linger in the year after
A public ledger quote notes that American towns form boards of trade, rent rooms, consider issues settled, then fail to pay dues the following year, highlighting local civic friction and recurring funding gaps.
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Board of Trade
Public Ledger
Fatal gun accident near Titusville claims life of Peter Bue
In Oil Creek township six miles northeast of Titusville Peter Bue aged son of the late Peter O. Bue and Martha Bue was found dead after a short time with part of his skull blown away by a discharged old musket. The weapon had a shortened barrel and he tripped on fence poles along a path to a cornfield. The accidental discharge occurred as he pitched forward trapping the load in his head.
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Peter Bue
Peter O. Bue
Martha Bue
Oil Creek Township
Titusville
Jal
Mr. Bue
Oil Man Re-Elected to the Presidency
Atlantic City N J Sept 25 The National Petroleum Association today re elected President William Muir of Titusville Pa F W Bolte of Cleveland traffic manager reported an enormous saving in transportation through reduction of freight rates through proper classification
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Atlantic City
N. J
National Petroleum Association
William Muir
Titusville
F. W. Bolte
Cleveland
New York Provision Market Summary
Market report from New York on Oct 1 shows wheat futures at 95 1/4 cents, oats No 2 white around 47 to 48 cents, pork at 23.50 to 24.25 per barrel, butter creamery extras at 30 1/4 to 30 1/2 cents, eggs white state and Pennsylvania near 36 to 45 cents, and Long Island potatoes at 2.25 to 2.75 per barrel.
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New York
State
Pennsylvania
Hennery
Long Island
Buffalo Provision Market Prices Report
Buffalo on October 1 lists commodity prices for Wheat at 80c per bushel for No 1 Northern, Corn at 77c and 4½c for various yellow grades, Oats around 43 to 44¾c, Flour mixed patent $5.00 to $5.50 per barrel, Butter prints 29 to 33c, Eggs 34 to 35c, Cheese 15¾ to 16½c, Potatoes 75 to 80c per bushel.
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Buffalo
Winter Family
East Buffalo Livestock Market Prices Report
CATTLE Prime steers 8.75 to 9.00 shipping steers 8.00 to 8.75 choice cows 6.75 to 7.25 choice dell ars 7.75 to 8.50 export bulls 7.75 to 8.25 choice veals 11.50 to 12.00 fair to good 9.75 to 10.72 Sheep and lambs spring lambs 7.25 to 7.40 yearlings lambs 5.00 to 6.00
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