Mrs Emmaline Pankhurst Guilty of Inciting Bomb Attacks
London reports Mrs Emmaline Pankhurst president of the Woman's Social and Political Union found guilty of inciting suffragettes to bomb Chancellor Lloyd George's home at Walton Heath. She receives three years penal servitude. Justice Lush condemns militant violence and signals possible hunger strike upon imprisonment. The case questioned whether King George urged prosecution. Demonstrations erupt as sentence is announced.
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London
Emmaline Pankhurst
Woman’s Social and Political Union
David Lloyd-George
Walton Heath
Lush
Pankhurst
Mrs.ankhurst
Mrs. Pankhurst
King George
Old Bailey
Woman's Social and Politi
Wells in Brooklyn recovers tale of Dayton flood escape
Bert Wells former editor of The News, then in Brooklyn for business, tells how his wife and three children aged 9 7 and 2 were stranded in Dayton as floodwaters rose. He reached them after crossing torrents in a canoe, aided by rescuers amid travel chaos as Ohio flood waters subsided.
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Bert Wells
the News
Dayton, O
Brooklyn
N. Y
Brooklyn Eagle
Wells
Dayton
Ohio
St. George Hotel
St. George
Lewis
Helen
Edith
Pennsylvania
Hudson Terminal
Columbus
Pittsburg
Cleveland and
Cleveland
City Building May Be Dark
The city faces possible darkness in city hall and fire department buildings after the electric company may cut off free lighting. Superintendent Pocter asked the mayor about contracting for lights, but council approval is required. Pooler plans to attend the council meeting to seek city payment for current.
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Electric Company
Pocter
The
Light Company
Pooler
Highland Avenue paving praised but criticized for potholes
Complaint filed about extensive holes in Highland Avenue paving. Bricks worn through in places and sections where pavement was removed for sewer work have not been replaced, leaving uneven surfaces.
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Highland Avenue
Hope Tyler Will Use Ax On City Arc Light Case
City clerk errors spur debate over an arc light notice to New Castle Electric. The mayor has not yet acted on a council resolution ordering lights off, raising questions about validity and potential bluff by the utility. The mayor plans to consider the resolution for presentation.
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New Castle
Electric Company
Tyler
Verdict for Plaintiff in McConahy v City of New Castle
The jury returned a $525 verdict for Hattie G. McConahy against the city of New Castle after about six hours of deliberation. The suit sought damages for land taken by the opening of Dewey avenue and for damage to a house moved to permit the project.
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Hattie G. McConahy
City of
New Castle
Dewey Avenue
J. C. Stevenson Taken Home Today
James C. Stevenson of Croton Avenue has been discharged from Shenango Valley hospital after a two week stay following an operation His condition is encouraging for his age and friends hope for further improvement soon.
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James C. Stevenson
Croton Avenue
Shenango Valley Hospital
Stevenson
Desertion Charge in Divorce Case
David John by attorney W D Wallace files for divorce from Eva Edna John on grounds of desertion they married in June 1897 and lived together until October 18 1911 a desertion based filing seeking legal separation.
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David John
W. D. Wallace
Eva Edna John
Tuberculosis and measles cases reported by board of health
Three new tuberculosis cases were reported to the board of health this morning along with one measles case. Mary Kimbrough of 306 Garfield avenue was reported ill with measles.
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Board of Health
Mary Kimbrough
Garfield Avenue
Suit Brought in Hay Sale
William M. Gilfillan sues Farmers' Supply company for 3874.52 claiming hay bought at 17 dollars a ton was not paid for. Trial before Judge Porter details balance, bale quantities, and sale to Henry Macom at 12 dollars per ton, with双方 attorneys J Clyde Gilfillan for plaintiff and Wylie McCaslin for defendant.
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William M. Gilfillan
Farmers’ Supply Company
Porter
Winfield 8. Rogers
Henry Macom
J. Clyde Gilfillan
Wylie McCaslin
Colored Woman Troublemaker at Rescue Mission
A persistent colored woman, not from the flood area, sought aid at the Rescue Mission after headquarters opened. Denied by the committee, she returned daily and stormed Rev. Merrill, prompting Superintendent E. J. Berquist to escort her outside and warn her not to return.
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Rev. Merrill
Former resident safe from flood recalls escape and danger
Rev. C. M. Smith of Dayton Ohio a former Lawrence county boy writes his brother that he escaped flood damage around his home and tells how a woman climbed a telegraph pole and slid along wires for two blocks to safety.
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C. M. Smith
Dayton, O
Lawrence County
T. E. Smith
Walnut Street
New Wilmington Sends $60 for Flood Relief
A $60 contribution arrived at the mayor's office this morning from the village of New Wilmington via W R Campbell for flood relief. A $5 check was received by Police Chief Norris Mitchell from Edwin W Jackson of Harrisburg, a relative and brother of Col. O L Jackson, for relief.
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New Wilmington
W. R. Campbell
Norris Mitchell
Edwin W. Jackson
Harrisburg
Col. O. L. Jackson
Dogs Quarantined in New Brighton Over Hydrophobia Case
Following the appearance of hydrophobia in New Brighton, the borough orders a quarantine of all dogs. Officials warn residents to keep pets restrained and report any signs of illness.
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New Brighton
Relief Efforts Expand as Flood Victims Move to Hills
Central flood committeeDistributed mattresses from McKeesport and provided food clothing and fuel. Rescue mission reports aid applications and individual case investigations continue. Hillside housing scarce as flood victims seek new homes with over $540 in new contributions since yesterday.
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McKeesport
E .J. Berquist
Westside
F. A. Hover
TOGA
Wek
Faas
Simei
Frank A. Dewberry
ORR
Center U. P. Church Rae
LEO Lehigh Portland Cement Co
Waisterek
D. C. Ramsey & Co
Tns (Ao
Union Bible
Rider Bros
Loyal Order Moose
Edwin Ww
Wert Harris- Dare Iil
Rich Hill Church
Winiets Ake
M. Hunter
Irish Ripple
New Wilmington
W.R. Campbell
W. A. Womer
Mary Conti
Rae Muirhead
Petitions For Roads Presented In Two Townships
Five state aid highway petitions filed with the county commissioners come from North Beaver and Little Beaver townships. The county will fund one fourth of costs with the state paying half and the townships a quarter each. Roads described include 10560 feet in North Beaver from Jackson farm to Mt Jackson area, plus 6000 and 10560 foot segments near Mt Jackson and Bessemer, and 5280 feet in Little Beaver along the Petersburg Enon road with connections to New Castle and Mt Jackson.
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North Beaver
Little Beaver
State Highway Department
Beaver Township
Moravia
Jackson Farm
New Castle
Darlington Road
Yeaster Farm
Mt. Jackson
State Line Road
Bessemer
Said Township
Wilson Corner
Darlington
Hillsville
Little Beaver Township
Petersburg
Enon
Old Enon
Frank McGeorge
New Galilee
Said
Guy Field
Dr W E Miller Dies at Home in New Castle
Walter Elias Miller 42 a longtime New Castle physician died at his Avenue hotel home on South Mill Street after a brief decline from a stroke. Born May 16 1871 he studied at the Western University of Pennsylvania and served the community through medicine. Surviving are brother G C Miller and sisters Mrs William Rischer and Miss Bessie Miller. Funeral Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the late residence.
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Walter Elias Miller
New Castle
Avenue Hotel
South Mill Street
Dr. Miller
Joseph Dickson Miller
Nancy Caroline Long Miller
Western University of Pennsylvania
Flood Movies Here Friday and Saturday at Nixon Theater
Films of last week’s flood for Marty Gibbons have been developed and show flood scenes at various city locations. The pictures will be shown at the Nixon theater on Friday and Saturday, highlighting waters near their height.
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Marty Gibbons
Nixon Theater
Mrs. Harry Wirsing Hurt Serving Supper at Trinity Event
Mrs. Harry Wirsing suffered a painful forehead cut after tripping on an umbrella left in the Trinity Episcopal church supper hall. Initial fears of serious injury proved unfounded though the blow was severe and painful.
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Harry Wirsing
Trinity Episcopal Church
Wirsing
Cantata Committee Meeting Adds Two New Members
Tonight at the mayor's office the cantata committee for Officer Thomas Thomas family benefit meets. In addition to announced members, Rev Father McBurney and Rev Father De Mita will join the committee.
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Thomas Thomas
Father McBurney
Father de Mita
Pioneers E. J. Warner and Mary Jane Brown Celebrate 58th Anniversary
In Denver Colorado Mr and Mrs E J Warner marked their 58th wedding anniversary. The couple wed in New Castle when Warner 22 married Brown 18. Col J S DuShane received a clipping and hopes to learn more about the couple by checking courthouse records.
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Denver
Col
E. J. Warner
Colorado
New Castle
Warner
Mary Jane Brown
J. S. DuShane
Death notices from West Pittsburg and surrounding areas
Obituaries list Frank Fanzit 45 West Pittsburg James Sharp Hoysdale Dr Walter E Miller 42 Avenue Hotel John Jenkins 66 Swansea Wales Mrs Anna K Hetrick 76 Arlington Avenue Enoch Davis 63 Darlington Robert D Lutton 1 Wayne Township
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Frank Fanzit
West Pittsburg
James Sharp
Hoysdale
Walter E. Miller
Avenue Hotel
John Jenkins
Swansea
Wales
Anna K. Hetrick
Arlington Avenue
Enoch Davis
Darlington
Robert D. Lutton
Wayne Township
Interurban car jumps track near Lowellville
The New Castle limited on the Mahoning valley line left the rails near Lowellville station early Wednesday, shaking passengers as the heavy car toppled over ties and tore up the track for several feet.
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Lowellville
New Castle Limited
Mahoning Valley
Safe Message From Rev. Thomas Reese Amid Flood Fears
Word reaches Davie Reese of Mill street that Rev. Thomas D. Reese of Hamilton Ohio is safe after fears he was affected by last week’s flood. The communication from his son relieves anxiety among relatives and friends.
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Davie Reese
Mill Street
Thomas D. Reese
Hamilton, O
Handcuffed Man Plunges Into Bridge Drama After Street Battle
After a bloody street fight in New Castle three men fled Marshal Fisher pursued them. One suspect was handcuffed to the Mahoning River bridge to prevent escape while the marshal rounded up the others. All three were released on deposits for a hearing Thursday.
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Lowellville
Mahoning River
Marshal Fisher
Robert Daup
M. Duff
John Wilson
New Castle
Pumps Making Good Headway in Kilkenny Lowlands
Progress in pumping water from Kilkenny lowlands Seventh ward as three large pumps work continuously. Water is down considerably with only three houses covered above the first floor after a morning inspection by City Engineer Milholland. Pumps operated by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
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Kilkenny
Milholland
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Bridges to be rebuilt prompt flood aid plan by New Castle board
New Castle board of trade acts in a special session to organize flood prevention and grade crossing elimination. A committee will coordinate with city councils, county, state, railroads, and townships to repair bridges at Gardner avenue and Grant street and address Neshannock flood risks.
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New Castle
Board of Trade
B. F. Butler
E. W. Beadel
Grant Street
Gardner Avenue
Neshannock
Shenango
Supplies For Flood Victims Centralizing Aid Distribution
The article explains a systematic method for flood relief through a Rescue Mission central committee. Churches are urged to turn all money and supply contributions to the central committee to ensure equitable distribution and prevent duplicate aid to families. The committee will handle case referrals for any local needs.
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Rescue Mission
Central Committee
Street Force to Quit Filth Clogs Sewers
Flood leave streets filthy sewers clogged sidewalks in need of repair and cleanup. Street Commissioner Mayberry says the entire street force will quit tomorrow due to exhausted funds. City councils face a crucial Friday night meeting to resolve finances or all departments may halt by Monday.
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Mayberry
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Mayor
J. C. Stevenson
W. M. Gilfillan
County Commissioners
W. E. Miller
Cantata Committee
Lowell
Rev
Thomas Reese
Grant and Gard
Ner Avenues
Committee of Representative Men
Mittee
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