Sensational arrest in Homer City robbery case
John Long, a respected young man living with Dr J G Campbell, confessed to robbing two elderly Misses Stewart of 527 dollars on Feb 20. He hid the money in a cellar and was caught after detectives traced footprints at the Stewart farm. About 517 dollars were recovered. 300 was reportedly in Longs trunk and 10 remained missing. The Stewarts, in Center township, are wealthy and had trusted him with the loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
John Long
J. G. Campbell
M. E
Jane Sttewart
Center Towship
Willam Long
Campbell's Mills
Blacklick
Longs
Stewart
Long
B. B. McConaughey
Gopper & Nix
Stewart Farm
Stewart Home
Hamer Guy
Pittsburg
James W. Egan
Hower City
Mr. McConaughey
Indiana
Jacob Wetting
Wettling
Campbell
Stewart Sisters
Squire D. M. Kier
Boy Burns a Barn in Mar enand Area Fire Destroys Barn
A 5-year-old son of Jacob Zener of Mar enand set hay ablaze to watch it burn. The fire spread to the mow and the barn burned completely, no stock was harmed but grain hay and farming tools were lost. Delegates Elected to State Convention Blairsville Afro-American League named John Johnston and Bert Bell as delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Zener
Marenand
Zener
Afro-American League
Blairsville
John Johnston
Bert Bell
Jeague
Reading
Committeemen Meet Unanimously Re-Elect Fisher County Chairman
The first county Republican convention at the Court House re elected John S Fisher as chairman for the coming year with a unanimous vote. Proposals to amend primary rules were discussed with Daughertys and Wells resolutions to curb vote buying and intoxicants at primaries to be considered next meeting. The gathering closed in harmony as Fisher adjourned after under an hour, followed by notices of illness and local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Fisher
New Republican Committee
Court House
John
Fisher
W. R. Calhoun
Calhoun
John 8
George J. Feit
Third Ward
Feit
W. 8. Daugherty
Fourth Ward
Daugherty
J. C. Wells
Smicksburg
Mr. Daugherty
Wells
Mr. Wells
D. E. Thompson
Blairsville
James K. Dick
Buffington
R. G. Cramer
East Wheatfield
W. F. Dell
Sheloca
J. M. Thompson
Grant
Spain Must Quit Cuba Res in Historic U S Resolution
A congressional resolution states that the people of Cuba are free and independent and demands that Spain relinquish authority and withdraw forces. It directs the president to mobilize land and naval forces if needed to implement the measure while promising to leave governing power to the Cuban people once pacification is achieved.
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Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Cuba
Srconpd
United States
Spain
Cuban
Fourra
Ultimatum Sent Today to Spain in Cuban Crisis
The United States signs the Cuban resolution into law and issues an ultimatum to Spain. Madrid expected to refuse, leading to a likely passport demand for the Spanish minister and immediate withdrawal, with possible war to follow. Officials foresee weeks to months of hostilities, naval blockades, and intensified military support for Cuban forces.
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Madrid
United States
Woodford
Ltave
State Department
Omcials
Spain
Washington
Senor Polo
North Atlantic
Havana
Day
Cuba
Gomez
Europe
National Guard Called Out for First War Volunteers
Washington April 20 The War Department states that on the first call for troops only the national guard will be given a chance to volunteer for service in war Secretary Alger had made similar remarks to national guardsmen. Continued on Fourth Page.
July Fourth celebration at fair grounds outlined
Indiana County Agricultural Society managers outlined a two day Fourth of July program at the fair grounds with races and other attractions. A purse over 350 dollars will be awarded for events including a free for all trot, pony race, bicycle race, county trot, farmers race, mule race, potato race and a prize for harnessing a horse to a buggy. The goal is to raise funds to reduce debt and enhance the premium list and attractions for the annual fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Agricultural Society
Fair Ground
Indiana county awaits volunteers for cavalry unit
Hon Noah Seanor seeks to organize a volunteer cavalry company with headquarters in Indiana. Governor Hastings letters promise notice when troops are raised. Recruits from Jefferson Armstrong and Indiana counties. a Jefferson veteran may lead a recruiting surge. Local war fever grows as Captain Mahan says his Men are ready. Captain Simpson may command if volunteers are called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Seanor
South Mahoning Township
Hastings
Seanor
Jefferson, Armstrong and
Indians
Hhis Company
62Nd
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Jefferson County
Seaword
Indiana Agricultural Society
WM. Mahan
Uncle Sam
Captain Simpson
Mr. Simpson
An Empty Grave Found in Buffington Township
In Buffington township C W Bennett unearthed a five by two and a half by four foot grave in rocky ground on his farm. The neatly finished walls show a deliberate dig, earth piled to one side, and a nearby tree bears a chilling sign This is your place a dead man tells no tales. Locals fear a tragedy may follow the mysterious discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffington
C. W. Bennett
Buffington Township
Bennett
Prohibitionists Nominate Ticket at County Convention
The County Convention of Prohibitionists met Friday to nominate a two ticket for the coming election. Wm Battles of Blaimeville and Dr D R Crawford of Smicksburg were named for assembly plus J P Lytle of Chambersville for register and recorder. The convention endorsed Dr Swallow for governor and Dr H C Mead of New York lectured at the Court House in the evening. Mead praised Swallow and spoke in support of the party platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Battles
Blaimville
D. R. Crawford
Smicksburg
Assembly
J. P. Lytle
Chambersville
Register
Head blown off frightening Strongstown man on Monday
James Mervine of Strongstown aged about 22 met a horrible death Monday evening while examining a shotgun he thought was empty. He blew the muzzle and the gun, heavily loaded, fired through his mouth tearing off the top of his head. The event occurred in this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strongstown
James Mervine
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Grant Ramey
Miss Dawson
West Penn Hospital
Cecelia Club
Edith L. Winn
Acson
Crawford
Parkwood
D. H. Tomb
House
Wasuineroy
Apain
White House
Reed
Hobart
Representative Hager
Iowa
Representative Overstreet
McKinley
Epsid
National Guard
Fair Grounds
E. M. Lockard
Church Street
Lockard
John L. Getty
Margaret M. Marshall
John R. Bryan
D. G. Rishell
Hortons
William Wolfe
Brushyalley
Mary Silver
Canoe Ridge
Andrew McCreery
Tennelton
Wellington
Clawson
W. H. Clawson
Clawson House
Hiram Stuchell
Noble
W. E. Dodson
Water Street
Glen Campbell
Francis Pennington
McGinny Freeman
Mahaffey
Pennington
Rev. Miller
Apollo
Nettie Sleighman
Children’s Aid Society
Elkin Block
Elkin
Philadelphia Street
M. H. Henry
Helen Keepers
Indiana County
T. B. Clark
North Ninth Street
Bolivar
West Penn
John Scepter
5. C. George
Young Township
James Waddle
Tunnelton
Conemaugh Township
Indiana Steam Laundry
Tts
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