Kaiser Must Act Now to Break With Germany
Washington reports that the United States prepares to sever diplomatic ties with Germany over submarine warfare. President Wilson, backed by a three to one congressional majority, seeks firm German action to prove compliance with international law and protect neutral rights following repeated assurances that submarines attacked unarmed merchant ships without warning.
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John Edwin Nevin
Washington
United States
Germany
Count von Bernstorff
Baron Zweidinck
Congress
Wilson
Senate
House
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Berlin
Sussex
Ma Honing Valley Bread Scheme Aids Shenango Valley Hospital
The Shenango Valley hospital will gain over sixty dollars from a charity bread sale by Ma Honing Valley Bread company. Manager Andrews said half the proceeds from Miy Nice bread yesterday exceeded expectations with about 3150 loaves sold helping the hospital. Local grocers contributed large numbers of loaves to the effort.
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Shenango Valley Hospital
Mahoning Valley Bread Company
Andrews
Miy Nice
Mahoningtown
Berquist to Speak at Ellwood City Mission on Coming Back
The City Rescue Mission superintendent Rev K J Berquist will deliver the sermon at Rev Charles Bell's church in Ellwood City Sunday evening on his famous topic Coming Back. Claude Downs of Croton M E church also scheduled to speak at the mission Sunday evening.
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K. J. Berquist
City Rescue Mission
Charles Bell
Ellwood
Claude Downs
Croton M. E
Pastor Allgood Unable to Attend Grace M E Services
The Rev. John E. Allgood pastor of Grace M. E. church is ill and will miss Sunday services.
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John E. Allgood
Grace M. E. Church
May Establish System to Number City Jail Prisoners
Mayor Newell warns a numbering system may be needed for future city jail prisoners to quickly identify individuals. Confusion arises when arrestees use aliases or give no clear names, delaying police court proceedings and wasting time. The plan is under consideration but details are not yet announced.
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Newell
John Dee
Birthday Party At Savannah Big Success
Several hundred attended the Savannah M. E. church birthday party last evening. Attendees gave pennies equal to their ages with extra contributions, raising over $175. The play A Man in the House entertained guests, followed by refreshments. Some visitors came from New Castle.
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Savannah
Startling Facts by Stafford Draw Audience
Stafford presents startling facts to a large audience, highlighting issues worth studying about children's welfare and education. The talk invites reflection on parenting, schooling, and community support to improve outcomes for youth.
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Stafford
Brumbaugh Notes He Won't Quit Fight for GOP Control
Harrisburg April. Governor Brumbaugh announces he will stay in the Pennsylvania Republican Party power struggle after denying a campaign attack. He recounts a 1914 check from David B. Oliver, says it was a personal gift, not campaign funds, and defends his integrity amid Public Ledger disclosures and political pressure.
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Harrisburg
Brumbaugh
Pennsylvania
Scranton
John S. Rilling
Washington
Oliver
Mr. Riling
Mr. Rilling
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Billing
Senator Oliver
David B. Oliver
the Commonwealth
Rilling
Mr. Billing
Spurgeon
The
Public Ledger
Wired
Sterling
Mr. Ball
Ledger
Board of Education
Mr. Hiatt
Citizens’ Committee
Girard Trust Co
M. G. Brumbaugh
Pocketbook Returned By Classified Ad
Mrs. Martin Norris of 71 East Reynolds street lost a pocketbook with money. She placed a small lost ad in The News classifieds and, within an hour of publication, Alderman Gross of South Mill street turned in the pocketbook he had found days earlier.
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Martin Norris
East Reynolds Street
Alderman Gross
South Mill Street
Sunrise Easter Services Planned at City Rescue Mission
Special Easter events are planned at the City Rescue Mission. A sunrise prayer meeting starts at 6 AM on Easter Sunday, April 23, with a 3 PM program by Sunday school children, a surprise for the children, and an evening service at 7 30 PM with special music at every service.
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City Rescue Mission
FE. J. Berquist
Money Waiting for Owner at News Office
About three weeks ago a man placed an ad in The News stating he lost money at the Lawrence Savings and Trust company building. He must call at this office and identify himself to recover the funds brought to The News the day after the loss.
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Lawrence Savings & Trust Company
Raymond Smith Held For Court On Felonious Assault Charge
Raymond Smith appeared before Alderman Green on Thursday afternoon and was held for court on felonious assault and intent to rob and kill charges. He allegedly held up Mike Ginnovechi with a revolver but had no money, claiming the other man drew a knife. Corroboration came from Josephine Gray and Sarah Ann Pokovitch, formerly Sarah Ann White. Bail was posted for his appearance.
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Raymond Smith
Alderman Green
Smith
Mike Ginnovechi
Josephine Gray
Sarah Ann Pokovitch
Sarah Ann White
French coastal steamer St Hubert torpedoed by German sub
London April 7. The 216 ton French coast steamer St Hubert was torpedoed by a German submarine. The crew were rescued. The ship was unarmed and reportedly not warned before the attack.
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London
St. Hubert
Crisis Eases as Dutch Rail Workers Granted Leave
Amsterdam April 7 reports the crisis in Holland has passed as state railroad employees are again allowed to take leave on request. The measure signals improved conditions and stabilization after a period of disruption.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Red Cross Chorus Plans May Music Festival
A meeting of the Red Cross chorus, planning a May musical festival, will be held Sunday at 2:30 PM in First Congregational Church. All chorus members should attend and bring their Messiah and Judas Maccabaeus scores.
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Red Cross Chorus
First Congregational Church
Judas Maccabeus
Sidewalk construction orders issued for North Hill streets
City council orders property owners on Edison avenue Moody avenue and Wilmington avenue to build sidewalks immediately. Affected segments include Edison avenue between Highland and Wilmington, Moody avenue between Emerson Mercer and Wilmington, and Wilmington between Park and Moody avenues.
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North Hill
Council
Edison Avenue
Highland
Wilmington Avenues
Moody Avenue
Emerson
Mercer Streets
Mercer Street
Wilmington Avenue
Park
Moody Avenues
McMillin Appointed to Court House Staff
WwW. McMillin of the Fourth ward was appointed to the court house staff by Judge Emery as part of the tip staff lineup.
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McMillin
Court House
Emery
Senator Harding Named Temporary Chairman for National Convention
Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio was chosen as temporary chairman of the national Republican convention to be held in Chicago starting June 7. The decision, made unanimously by a sub-committee at the Congress hotel, includes Harding delivering the keynote speech, a surprise since John R. Mann was expected to receive the honor.
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Chicago
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Republican National Committee
Congress Hotel
Harding
John R. Mann
House
Ordinances For Projects Ready For City Council
Numerous ordinances presented this morning were introduced to the council, referred to the committee of the whole, and passed on favorably. Items include purchase of real estate for a garbage plant, bridge construction over Rural Avenue at Boyles Avenue, widening South Mill Street, removing council appointment power from the plumbing inspector, opening Smithfield Street, police salaries up five dollars, curb lights on southside Long Avenue and Mill Street, and a sewer line through Cascade Park. Leo Redd will join Lew Williams at South Mill Street barber shop Monday after leaving Ellwood City.
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Boyles Avenue
South Mill Street
Smithfield Street
West Washington Street
State Street
Southside
Long Avenue
Mill Street
Cascade Park
East Washington Street
Pensylvania Avenue
All Indications Are That Reply Will Be Favorable
A board meeting immediately precedes a banquet of the alumni. The article notes strong indicators that the forthcoming reply will be favorable, suggesting a positive outcome and formal approval at the gathering.
Westminster College to Decide on Wallace Presidency Tonight
Westminster college boards holds a special meeting in Pittsburg at 6 PM before the alumni banquet at McCreerys. Rev W Charles Wallace of Braddock is the tendered president, with telegraphic communication from Dr A R Robinson suggesting a favorable outcome though no absolute certainty exists until after the meeting. The Westminster circles expect Wallace to accept and boost alumni banquet proceedings with about 200 attendees.
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Westminster College Board of Trustees
Pittsburg
McCreery's
W. Charles Wallace
Braddock
Westminster
A. R. Robinson
Board of Trustees
Dr. Wallace
Robinson
Westminster College
Wallace
Milk Wagon Hits Bay Street Girl Injures Eight-Year-Old
Little Nellie Gilbert, eight, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred N Gilbert of Bay street, was run over by a milk wagon on her way to school near New Wilmington. The horse stood in front of a farmhouse while the driver visited a barn. She suffered a fracture to the left arm and other bruises. the physician expects about a month in bed.
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Nellie
Fred N. Gilbert
Bay Street
New Wilmington
Married Men Of England Are Called To Colors
The war office today called up married men under the group system aged 25 to 32 years.
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England
London
War Office
Death Record Notices for Nolan Veon Siri Fisher
Edward T. Nolan age 71 of 1215 ER Washington Street. Laura L. Veon age 27 of Newport. Katie Siri age 2 of Hillsville. Washington Fisher age 70 of Grant City.
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Edward T. Nolan
Washington Street
Laura L. Veon
Newport
Katie Siri
Hillsville
Washington Fisher
Grant City
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Ellwood City
Pastor Ile
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H. Erwin Stafford
National Alliance Lyceum Bureau
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News Office
Sen. Harding
Leo Redd
Lew Williams
Rev. Wallace
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