Pennsylvania Tuberculosis Crusade Led by Private Groups
The Oil City Derrick notes Pennsylvania led U S efforts against tuberculosis with private groups and state support since 1905. It cites 1910 state and national spending, regional death-rate reductions from 1904 to 1908, and gains in Philadelphia Scranton Oil City Reading Harrisburg Pottsville with some towns showing declines and others increases among colored populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
United States
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Society For the Prevention
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
State Department of Health
Lawrence F. Flick
Altoona
Carbondale
Reading
Scranton
Steelton
Norristown
Plymouth
South Bethlehem
Williamsport
Braddock
Bradford
Chambersburg
Chester
Danville
Dunmore
Duquesne
Easton
Nanticoke
Oil City
Phoenixville
Pittston
Champden
Sharon
Shenandoah
Sunbury
Titusville
Wilkesbarre
Wilkinsburg
York
Beaver Falls
Butler
Homestead
Lebanon
Warren
West Chester
Carlisle
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Pottsville
Women Reformers Win In Politics And Marriage
A column notes Mrs. John L. Sullivan’s influence over her husband’s political and personal life. It cites Sullivan’s brief promise of a “square deal” for Congress, then praises his withdrawal from public alcohol use at home. The piece uses Wright anecdotes to argue women’s leverage in reform while suggesting broader social limits without suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Sullivan
Congress
Washington
Wright
St. Louis
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Williamsport Sun Cherishes Cheerful Resilience Message
A Sun columnist offers uplifting guidance urging readers to smile despite burdens, noting that neighbors may bear heavier loads yet remain buoyant. The short reflection emphasizes shared perseverance and hopeful attitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport Sun
Judge Hinckleys Candidacy for Ten Year Presidency Judge
The election for a president judge to lead the county courts for ten years draws voter attention. Warren’s Hon. W. D. Hinckley, current incumbent, was appointed by ex Governor Stuart after Judge W. E. Rice resigned. His brief tenure has shown him able and just, earning broad support from citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Hinckley
Warren
Stuart
W. E. Rice
Hinckley
Factory inspectors map motion picture houses in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania factory inspectors are drawing diagrams of all motion picture houses in the state. Diagrams detail construction features such as picture booths aisles fire exits and seating. Records will be filed in Harrisburg for department use and enforcement review. The effort follows the Canonsburg panic and is statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Canonsburg
Ambush Tree of Lake Chad Noted for Extreme Lightness
An ambush tree grows in Lake Chad in Africa where water covers up to 10 000 square miles but is only about six feet deep. It reaches full height of twenty five feet with a trunk about a foot thick in two years. Its dried wood is lighter than cork with density about two fifths that of cork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Chad
Africa
Taormina
Jurors Drawn for October Civil Court Term 1911
A list of jurors drawn to serve at the Civil Court term starting October 23 1911. Names include Swain Jar Sheffield Linman Thelin Breers Langdon Pickett Templeton Keller Warren Shaw Knupp Wells Isaacson Simpson Johnson Driscoll Krantz DeForest Kaiser Garber Hallock DeLand Saunders Lutz Carlson Waterbrant Slining Wynn Homan Johnson Higley Briggs Hertzel Spencer Haehn Cole Dervan Buerkle Dunham Spetz Curry.
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Swain
P. J
Jar
Sheffield
Linman
Harry
Driller
Thelin
P. W
Far
Farmington
Breers
John
Lab
Warren
Langdon
J. P
Pickett
H. J
Templeton
J. E
Leasman
Mead
Keller
Jacob
Tailor
Berry
George
Shaw
W. A
Carpr
Clarendon
Knupp
L. E
Conewango
Wells
C. E
Mail
Spring Creek
Isaacson
Gust
Pittsfield
Simpson
Charles
Grocer
Columbus
Johnson
Freehold
Driscoll
J.H
Merchant
Krantz
Gus
Eldred
DeForest
Geo
Agent
Kaiser
Glade
Garber
J. J
Limestone
Hallock
G. W
Pittstie
DeLand
Frank
Saunders
Milo
Briggs
S. H
Clerk
Hertzel
F. F
Pleasant
Spencer
Justice
Haehn
Grand Valley
Cole
J. D
Cigar Mkr
Dervan
Martin
Tidioute
Buerkle
Roy P
Window
Warren Dunham
G. H
Spetz
Chas
Elk
Curry
J. K
Lumberman
Civil Court Trial Term List for Week of Oct 23
Cases set for trial at Civil Court include Pay and Lightner versus Nixon and Lamont with H J Muse for plaintiff and Stone and Son for defense. Johanna Smith versus P R R Co with Stone Rossiter and Thompson. Briggs versus Warren St Ry Co with Bordwell Allen and Son. and multiple others against firms such as Hammond Iron Works Warren Co Traction Co Prudential Ins Co and Allegheny Lumber Co. Attorneys listed for each side.
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Pay and Lightner
Nixon and
Lamont
H. J. Muse
Defendent
Stone and Son
Thos. Horan
Glenn Mirror and Glass Company
C. E. Bordwell
Allen and Son
Johanna Smith
Rossiter and Thompson
R. B. Briggs
Warren St
C. M. Shawkey
H. G. Wang
Lena Anderson
John Miller
D. U. Arird
Burtis van Green
Mary van Green
Lindsey & McDonald
E. H. Beshlin
Fred Swan
Gotlib Ristau
Mason Brothers
Allegheny Lumber Co
Allen & Son
Z. Mickle
M. F. Barton
John. A. Day
Howard Anthony
Krantz
Chas. E. Spetz
al P. R. R. Co
Rossiter & Thompson
Eliza I. Henry
Summer E. Orr
A Modern St. George Riis reviews poverty battle
Jacob A Riis reviews the October Scribner piece on organized charity fighting poverty. He highlights a social reform program focusing on curbing child labor reconstructing housing teaching skilled work for children and guiding mothers to raise healthy families now underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob A. Riis
St. George
Riis
Independence to Shape Coming Primary Voter Attitude
Interest grows as the nation heads into primaries with voters likely to act independently. The piece argues campaigns and party organizations may not sway ballots as citizens favor personal judgment over guidance.
Advertise in the Mail and Get Results
A compact promotion urges businesses to place ads in the Mail to reach readers quickly. Copy touts timely visibility and measurable response for advertisers seeking broad local reach.
Etna erupts again as history shows four to five year cycles
The article describes Mount Etna's recurring eruptions roughly every four to five years, noting major past events in 1892 1907 and earlier, and detailing the 1907 and 1909 activity. It highlights Etna’s vast base, 10000 foot summit, and the dramatic lava flows observed near Taormina and Catania with ash smoke and earthquakes accompanying the renewed plume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Etna
Messina
Catania
Ricco
Frank Perret
Mount Vesuvius
Kingston
Jamaica
Port Arthur Abandoned for Korean Naval Site Move
Japanese officials plan to give up the Port Arthur station in Manchuria for strategic reasons. Materials will be moved to Chin Hai bay on the Korean coast, creating new docks to guard the Yellow Sea and Pechili Gulf and to shield western Japan. Port Arthur will be closed to commerce while released for merchant use.
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Port Arthur
Manchuria
Liaotung Peninsula
China
Korea
Japan
Chinhai Bay
Yellow Sea
Gulf of
Pechili
Strait of Korea
Half of Crooked River bridge work finished on Oregon Trunk
Construction of the High Cantilever Bridge over the Crooked River on the Oregon Trunk railway is half complete. Workers are positioning steel from both banks, with one half extending 340 feet above the water. The total length from bank to bank will be 322 feet.
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Crooked River
Oregon Trunk Railway
Roosevelt's African Hunt Costs and Fund Details
The Roosevelt expedition cost about $80,000 with the Smithsonian covering three-fifths and Roosevelt two-fifths. The split ended after his Egypt and Europe trip. Secretary Walcott safeguards contributor names for the Smithsonian's $57,000 share and will reveal them when the Roosevelt exhibit opens, likely in about a year.
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Roosevelt
Africa
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian
Egypt
Europe
Walcott
Institution
Board of Regents
National Museum
Warning on New Ten Dollar Counterfeit Note
Acting Chief Moram of the secret service issues a circular warning about a dangerous counterfeit ten dollar note. The fake, tied to the Anglo and London Paris National Bank of San Francisco, features William McKinley and the 1902 03 series with check letter B. The issue is linked to the Pasadena National Bank note from September 1910 and is printed on two papers with silk threads.
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Moram
Secret Service
San Francisco
William McKinley
Pasadena
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THE
Warren Mail
Printing Company
J. A. Larson
S. M. Sloan
Penn
American Press Association
New York
Chicago
Judge Hinckley
Etna
Sicily
Italy
Alps
Etne
Gor Pound
Sally
Wells Fargo Express Company
Fice
Wells Fargo & Co
Warren, Pa
One Magazine
One
Korean
Gibraltar
Roosevelt’s
N. K. Wendelboe
Liberty Street
Chichester
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