New Bank Examiner for Erie County Appointed
The state bank examiner appointed Glenn C. Page of Erie as a bank examiner with duties starting next month. A poisoned pen fiend in Mercer is under scrutiny after handwriting samples are sought for expert analysis to aid an investigation. Eight buildings in Summerville’s business district were destroyed by fire, aided by a relief train from Du Bois, Reynoldsville and Brookville. The Commodore Perry is delivering whitefish spawn from Canada to Pennsylvania hatcheries, with Erie’s hatchery abandoned due to treated city water. A Girard burglary targeted the post office and a newspaper office, yielding cash, stamps, jewelry and coins. A keg of $1,035 in gold coins was found near Knox, with ownership pending. Oil City telegraph and block signaling training for youths was announced ahead of a potential strike. The body of Edwin Brown, a Mansion House night porter, was found in Oil Creek, suicide suspected. O H Strong was robbed on a train journey to Derry and lost $75 and a ticket. Bradford motorists on a Buffalo Automobile Club run faced confetti pranks by Limestone residents. Potatoes in York are cheap, some as low as 25 cents per bushel. John Keeler surrendered after a fatal shooting in Clearfield. A cucumber sold in Altoona led to a $60 fine for the grocer, with total costs around $100. New York state July vital stats show 19,352 births vs 12,? deaths, noting several causes including crime, rail, and natural causes.
Hunt Named Grand Secretary of New York Freemasons
Marshall F. Hemingway announces Charles C. Hunt of New York as grand secretary of the grand chapter succeeding the late Christopher G. Fox of Buffalo, who held the office 43 years. Hunt is editor of the Masonic Standard.
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C. C. Hunt
G. Fox
Marshall F. Hemingway
Troy
Royal Arch Masons
New York
Charles C. Hunt
Grand Chapter
Christopher G. Fox
Buffalo
Mr. Hunt
Masonic Standard
Farmer F. J. Bailey Found Dead in Barn
F. J. Bailey a well known Orleans county resident collapsed and died in his barn on the Jeddo farm. He went to the barn hours earlier, a search found him and life had been extinct for several hours. Death attributed to heart failure.
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F. J. Bailey
Orleans County
N. Y
Jeddo
Sage gifts Syracuse agr school memorial fund
Chancellor Day announced that Mrs. Russell Sage donated fifty thousand dollars to Syracuse University in memory of her father Joseph Slocum. Slocum supported agricultural study in the United States and Europe.
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Day
Russell Sage
Syracuse University
Joseph Slocum
Slocum
Europe
Farmer Walter Bridenburg Dies After County Fair Ride
Walter Bridenburg of Eddyville New York collapsed and died after a ride on a merry go round at the Little Valley county fair. Heart trouble listed as the cause. He was about 55 and survived by a wife and several children.
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Walter Bridenburg
Eddyville
N. Y
Progressive New York Press Sold to Frank Munsey
The New York Press announces Henry L. Einstein, sole owner since 1895, has sold the paper to Frank A. Munsey. The publication will adopt a Progressive policy and back both national and state tickets.
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New York Press
Henry L. Einstein
Frank A. Munsey
Death of General Nogi and Wife Confirmed
The report confirms that General Nogi and his wife died by their own actions over the Mikado's coffin in Tokio. Nogi led Japanese forces at Port Arthur and this event follows General Stoessel's surrender to him.
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Nogi
Tokio
Port Arthur
Stoessel
Potatoes Rotting in Arcade Area After Rainy Spell Pandemic
Potatoes around Arcade New York rot badly due to heavy rains though yields are good. More than two thirds are decayed with farmers planning to plow under some crops rather than harvest.
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Arcade
N. Y
Utica Club Awarded Pennant in State League
President John H. Farrell rules Utica the pennant winner over Wilkes-Barre in the New York State league contest declaring a clean cut victory for Utica.
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Utica
John H. Farrell
Wilkes-Barre
Stallion Attack Leaves Trainer Injured in Canandaigua
Carleton A. Davis, a horse trainer, was attacked by a stallion in his Canandaigua New York stable. The animal bit through the arm above the elbow and required clubbing to release. Davis fainted and is hospitalized at Memorial hospital in Canandaigua with possible right arm amputation.
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Carleton A. Davis
Canandaigua
N. Y
Carleton
Davis
Memorial Hospital
First Woman Elector Named From California for Roosevelt Ticket
California announces its electors for the Roosevelt Johnson ticket and includes Mrs Florence Collins Porter of Los Angeles among them. Porter is notable as one of the first women to sit in a national convention for presidential and vice presidential nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Florence Collins Porter
Los Angeles
Chautauqua Grange Calls for County Farm Bureau
The Chautauqua county grange at Westfield passed a resolution to establish a county farm bureau and authorized a three member committee to secure it. A separate vote failed 69 to 20 on a proposal to urge supervisors to build a county tuberculosis hospital.
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Chautauqua
Alleged Murderer Surrenders in Clearfield
John Keeler, the man who killed John W. Rossner and wounded three clerks in Rossner's office, surrendered in Clearfield after eluding posses in Clearfield and Somerset counties since Sunday. He said he was tired of being hunted.
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Keeler
John Keeler
John W. Roessner
Clearfield
Somerset
John W. Rossner
Rossner
Roosevelt did not settle 1902 mine strike, Bacharach says
In a signed statement S A Bacharach clerk to Governor Stone while in office declares Colonel Roosevelt did not settle the 1902 mine strike and that the glory he claims was stolen from the governor who had arranged operators and workers meetings and paved the way to peace.
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Wilkes-Barre
S. A. Bacharach
Stone
Roosevelt
New Pastor Chosen for Olean Presbyterian Church
At a congregation meeting in Olean Presbyterian Church the committee recommended extending a call to Rev. Harry Burton Boyd of Lenton Texas to succeed Rev. Louis F. Ruf who was moved to Cleveland. Ratification by the congregation is expected.
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The
Olean Presbyterian Church
Harry Burton Boyd
Lenton
Tex
Louis F. Ruf
Cleveland
United States Motor Company Enters Receivership
The United States Motor Company of New York City, a major automobile manufacturer with authorized capitalization of 42 million dollars and 23.5 million outstanding, went into receivership last week due to bad business management.
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United States Motor Company
New York City
Batavia Businessman James Smith Dies after Illness
James Smith a prominent Batavia businessman for 22 years died of paralysis. Born December 8, 1828 in Clarkson Monroe County he previously ran ventures in Bergen and Byron before moving to Batavia. Survived by sons Eugene L. Smith of Batavia and Frank D. Smith of Buffalo.
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Batavia
James Smith
Clarkson
Monroe County
Bergen
Byron
Eugene L. Smith
Frank D. Smith
Buffalo
Orrin Higgins Dies in California After Illness
Orrin T. Higgins eldest son of the late New York Governor Frank W. Higgins died last week at his Redlands Heights home following months of illness. He had lived in Redlands for eight years and was described as a longtime millionaire. He is survived by a widow and three daughters.
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Orrin T. Higgins
Frank W. Higgins
New York State
Redlands Heights
Cal
Redlands
Freshman Fatally Hazed at State University Raleigh
William Rand, a freshman at the State university at Raleigh North Carolina, died after a hazing incident. He fell from a barrell struck by a broken pitcher and suffered a neck wound. A coroner's jury is examining the case.
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William Rand
The
State University At
Raleigh
N. C
Rand
Eight Married Women Tar and Feather Clarkefield Girl
A Clarkefield Ohio girl was tarred and feathered by eight women dressed as men after they lured her on a walk. She fled when warned and later faced a to be charged with flirting.
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Clarkefield, O
Barn Fire Destroys Coan Farm in Ellery
A large barn on Peter David Coan’s Ellery farm near Fluvanna New York burned to the ground with all contents. Fire believed caused by engine of a nearby separator building.
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Ellery
David Coan
Fluvanna
N. Y
The Good Cook Marries the Man Who Lacks Raw Materials
A Courier Journal note quotes the saying Uncle Pennywise that a good cook tends to marry the man who cannot provide the raw materials. The item reflects a humorous regional proverb about domestic harmony and resource roles.
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Pennywise
Courier-Journal
Critique Of Gorillas By 1912 Prophesy
Philadelphia psychologists Dr William H Furness and Dr Lightner Witner reject Dr Forbes Ross of London prediction that by 1912 humans revert to a gorilla type. They say evidence points to the opposite, though they acknowledge future judgment will come after their lifetimes.
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Philadelphia
William H. Furness
Wallingford
Lightner Witner
University of Pennsylvania
Forbes Ross
London
Ross
Dr. Furness
Dr. Ross
Loyalty to La Follette Platform Unveiled by Wisconsin Republicans
Wisconsin Republicans endorse Senator La Follette and his Chicago platform while avoiding any pledge to the national ticket. The convention hints at possible rival state tickets from Taft Republicans and the Bull Moose faction if Governor McGovern withholds Roosevelts endorsement. La Follette expected to lead the state Republican ticket.
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Wisconsin
Chicago
Madison
Wis
LaFollete
Roosevelt
McGovern
LaFollette
Labor Delegation Endorses Governor Dix at Poughkeepsie
A state federation of labor delegation met Governor Dix in Albany and at Poughkeepsie they delivered greetings, praised his administration, and pledged support for his labor friendly stance. They commended the 54 hour bill standard weights and measures factory inspection committee and house law amendments affecting labor.
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Albany
State Federation of Labor
Poughkeepsie
Dix
Five Cents A Egg Price Seen For Next Winter
Columbus Ohio September 19 five cents per egg may be charged next winter says Professor F B Jacoby head of the poultry department at Ohio State University. He links higher prices to strong poultry returns last spring.
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Columbus
F. 8. Jacoby
Ohio State University
Unalga Begins World Cruise From Baltimore
The revenue cutter Unalga left Baltimore to embark the longest voyage for a cutter. The ship will circle the globe via the Suez Canal to Alaska, a three month journey led by Lieut. Frank L Austin.
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Washington
Revenue
Baltimore
Unalga
Suez Canal
Alaska
Frank L Austin
Corning Man Injured When Car Hit By Train At Syracuse
Frank T. Lawrence of Lawrence Plumbing Corning N Y was brought to Corning after a collision in Syracuse in which both legs were broken. His auto party members Claude Weaver Edward Gerber and Joseph Mangan escaped serious injury after visiting the state fair.
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Frank T. Lawrence
Lawrence Plumbing Company
Corning
N. Y
Syracuse
Claude Weaver
Edward Gerber
Joseph Mangan
Auto Party
Market Report New York Provision Market
New York report shows No 2 hard winter wheat at 1.00 percent and oats at 38 cents. Pork, Mess ranging 19.50 to 20.00. Butter creamery extras at 29.14 to 30 cents. Eggs white, fancy new laid 26 to 37 cents. Maine potatoes per bag 1.5 to 1.65.
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New York
State
Pennsylvania
Maine
Market Prices for Wheat Corn Oats and More in Buffalo
Buffalo market notes dated Sept 18 list prices for commodities including wheat No 2 white at 1.08 per bushel, corn No 2 yellow 79c, oats No 3 white 36c, flour blends and patent varieties, butter creams at 29c, cheese around 16 to 1644c, eggs State hennery white fancy, and potatoes White fancy at 60 to 65 cents per bushel.
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Buffalo
Market Quotes for Cattle Sheep and Hogs
Prime steers bring 9.50 to 9.75 per cwt with 1 200 to 1 400 lb stews at 7.50 to 7.90. Cows fetch 96.25 to 6.59, heifers 7.25 to 8.00, bulls 5.75 to 6.00, veals 10.75 to 11.00 with fair to good 10.00 to 10.50. Sheep and lambs show spring lambs 7.50 to 7.65 and mixed at 4.35 to 4.75. Hogs list light Yorkers 8.35 to 8.50 and heavy hogs 8.80 to 8.90.
Timothy Prices on Track and Clover Mix Feed
Timothy No. 2 shows at $14.00 while No 1 choice clover mixed lists at $14.50. Oat and wheat straw come in at $9.00.
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Timothy
Guard Your Children Against Bowel Trouble
The ad promotes Dr. Miles Laxative Tablets for children with candy like chocolate flavor. It claims easy administration, satisfaction guarantee if the first box fails, price 25 cents for 25 doses, and notes never sold in bulk. Also mentions Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana and printing services at The Mail Office.
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Dr. Miles
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Ates
State Bank Examiner
Glenn C. Page
Erie
Poison Pen
Mercer
Summerville
du Bois
Reynoldsville
Brookville
Canada
Commodore Perry
Conneaut Lake
Union City
Corry
Lake Erie
Girard
Veggmen
Clarion County
Dearolph
Knox
Edenburg National Bank
Oil City
Titusville
Edwin Brown
Oil Creek
O. H. Strong
Bradford Star
Bradford
Buffalo Automobile Club
Casey
Limestone
Casey’s
York
Altoona
Pure Food Department
Farm Bureau For
Olean Church
Motor Company
Higgins
Gorillia
Ross’ Predic
Tion
Hoff Business College
Penn’a
L. J. Holmes and
I. J. Hoff
Proprietors
Mail Printing CO
Warren, Pa
L. C. Eddy, Atorney-at-Law
Pennsylvania Avenue
West
D. G. Blackman
Justice of the Peace
Second
BELL
John Hepburn, M. D
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Market Street
Bell Phone
Revenue Cutter
Warren County
Market Report
W. L. Lopus
Pittsfield
O. H. Wilson
Buffalo Provision Market
Edward A. Wilson
Mr.Wilson
Charles A. Abbott
Aun Street
East Buffalo Livestock Market
Phichester
Aioe
McCall’s Magazine
A. W. Eaton
Life Insurance
Penn. Ave
E. Warren, Pa
Ran Pailey
A. A. Davia & Co
B. Warren Tel. Co
Miles
Sisters of Christian Charity
Charles St. Luzerne
Rockar-Ennis Drug Co
Liberty St
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