Tener defends character against utility company attacks
John K Tener Republican gubernatorial candidate responds to critics by detailing his associations with the National Public Utilities Corp and Security Life and Annuity Co. He asserts the dealings were lawful and honorable, offers to repay stock cash to any buyer, and challenges rivals to pursue legal action while denying arrest rumors.
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John K. Tener
Mr. Tener
Tener
W. L. Chrisman
National Public Utilities Company
Philadelphia
John HK. Tener
W. L. Chisman
National Utilities Corporation
Messrs. Bromley and Haines
Security Life and Annuity Company
W. O. Johnson
Chicago
Copper King F A Heinze to Wed Bernice Henderson
Copper magnate F A Heinze announced plans to marry Miss Bernice Henderson in a formal engagement. The wedding is anticipated in the coming months, reflecting high society interest and regional coverage.
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Bernice Henderson
Urge Commission Form Adopted by Weighing Bodies
Willansport Pa Oct 20 The committee considering commission forms of government adopted a resolution urging cities and boroughs over 10000 population to lobby the next Legislature for adoption of the commission form A permanent organization to be created called the municipal government by commission committee will retain current officers and add a representative from each borough of 10000 inhabitants appointed by the President.
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Willansport
State Treasurer Not To Be Elected In Penn A This Fall
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled Charles F. Wright will hold the state treasurer post until 1913 after being appointed by Governor Edwin S. Stuart to fill a midterm vacancy. The decision removes all party nominees from this year’s campaign, overturning a Dauphin county court ruling. Wright, Republican, replaces the late Jeremiah A. Stober. Keystone party nominee Cornelius D. Scully and Democrat Samuel B. Philison remain named in prior slates.
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Charles F. Wright
Edwin S. Stuart
Jeremiah A. Stober
State Supreme Court
Court of Common Pleas
Dauphin County
Supreme Court
Cornelius D. Scully
Pittsburg
Keystone Party
Samuel B. Philison
Somerset County
State Association Favors Local Option
The 36th annual Pennsylvania W C A convention in Scranton adjourned after four days. Officers were elected including Ella M. George as state president for the fourth time. A resolution backing women’s suffrage was adopted and another pledging to cooperate for a local option law in Pennsylvania was approved.
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Scranton
Pennsylvania Women’s Christian Association
Warren
Ella M.george
Beaver Falls
Kate Ritenour
Uniontown
W. E. Griest
Lancaster
Sylvia B. Norrish
Sayre
Leah Cobb Marion
Visseys
Young Women’s Work
Rebecca B. Chambers
West Grove
Loyal Temperance Legion
Emma M. Preston
New Garden
Temperance Lightbearers
Evelyn H. Riddell-Huston
Clintondale
Representative Dennison Dies After Illness
Hon Arthur W Dennison a Warren county Assembly member died this afternoon at his country home near Akeley Pa after months of illness. He suffered pneumonia after the spring campaign and complications followed though little hope for recovery had been given.
Penitentiary For Huston In Harrisburg Court
Architect J. M. Huston was fined 500 dollars plus costs and sentenced to an indeterminate term of six months to two years in the Eastern Penitentiary. Attorneys indicated an appeal is planned in Philadelphia to the Superior Court, with a stay likely.
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Harrisburg
J. M. Huston
Eastern
Huston
Philadelphia
Fahs Arrested Over Worthless Checks In Red Lion
B H Fahs, a graduate of the State formal school at Shippensburg Pennsylvania, was arrested and charged with passing worthless checks on Red Lion residents. He had told leading citizens he planned to establish a knitting mill there and allegedly used the funds from his checks to support that plan.
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B. H. Fahs
Shippensburg
Red Lion
Fahs
Captain Benooper Republican Nominee For Tennessee Governor
Captain Benooper is named the Republican nominee for Tennessee governor. The report identifies him as the party candidate seeking the governorship, outlining his status in the race and his party affiliation.
Warren Hallowe'en Carnival Plans Form Bright Parade
Warren outlines a town wide Hallowe'en celebration with a monster parade to feature a grand illumination. Oil firms pledge two barrels each to light the streets along the Allegheny river with railroad tie beacons, bands perform, red fire and torches light the route, and fireworks may be displayed. Police will enforce good humor and order as all locals and neighboring communities are invited to join the merriment.
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Hallowe’en
Warren
Allegheny River
North Warren
Glade
Youngsville
Russell
Clarendon
Sheffield
Traction Engine Owner Jailed For Nuisance
Frederick Dennison the Somerset lumberman was convicted of maintaining a nuisance by operating a large traction engine and lumber cars that damaged public roads. He received a $200 fine and six months in jail after a refused new trial, prosecuted by Jenner township supervisor.
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Somerset
Frederick Dennison
Dennison
Jenner Township
Piso Cure and its early makers recounted from the sixties
An old Hoquiam reader recalls the first Piso Cure production in the 1860s with Ezra Hazeltine overseeing both offices and press work and Bob Johnson handling bottling. H. C. Eppy, advertising manager of the Grays Harbor News, requests ad support while noting daily circulation of 1,800 and 15 cents per inch.
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Piso Company
Hoquiam
Washington
E. T. Hazeltine
Robert H. Johnson
Grays Harbor
Warren
Warren Matt
Ezra Hazeltine
Bob Johnson
Bob
Johnson Exchange
Tam
Ezra
Northwest
Grays Harbor News
H. C. Eppy
Fire destroys American Plate Glass plant in Kane area
Kane Pa October 18 fire wiped out the American Plate Glass works at James City three miles from Kane. Loss about 750000 with 350000 insurance. Plant employed 375 men and boys and was the town’s main industry. Directors ordered rebuilding after meeting.
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Kane
American Plate Glass Works
James City
Preacher Praises Standard Oil at Franklin Address
Dr A Lincoln Moore speaker at the State Baptist convention welcome in Franklin praises Standard Oil Company noting its large refinery in town. He says no strikes or lockouts and that the company pays fair wages, drawing hearty sympathy from the people.
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Franklin, Pa
State Baptist Convention
A. Lincoln Moore
Charles Miller
Franklin
Standard Oil Company
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Simeon Merrill
Astoria
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First National Bank of
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