Machine Men Plot to Bolt in Full Election Fight
A Pennsylvania party machine schemes to split the ticket at the fall election. The plan targets state senate candidate George T. Weingartner, with talk of aiding Democratic nominee A Martin Graham via liquor and Penrose vote lines. Some old-line Republicans reportedly align with Penrose to oppose the party’s standard bearers.
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George T. Weingartner
State Senate
Penrose
A. Martin Graham
Corence
S. P
Beaver County
Leutenants
Hiss
Pennsylvania
Lawrence Beaver
Graham
Indepen
Mys
Plans Not Yet Made For Pittsburg Street Bridge
Inquiries abound about start date and duration for the Pittsburg street bridge. Plans are in progress by Engineer Gilkey, with pier options debated. Objections from property owners fear a pier would deepen flood water and trap ice debris, delaying work. Buildings on both sides have been torn down and readiness exists to begin once plans and contract are set.
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Pittsburg Street
Gilkey
le Pier
Gum slot machine stolen Tuesday from confectionery store
A gum slot machine was reported stolen Tuesday from a front confectionery shop on Breet near Shenango. Police were notified of the theft and are investigating the daring daytime incident.
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Breet
Shenango
Betrothals to be in writing under new Catholic rule
Rome reports on Easter reading of revised betrothal and marriage laws for Catholics worldwide. Only written engagements signed by both parties and a priest or two witnesses are valid. Prohibition extends to Protestant clergy marriages, with strict clerical penalties and required parish priest consent and two witnesses for valid unions.
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United Press
Rome
Ross May Meet Hart at Peoria Illinois Soon
Tony Ross who beat Mike Schreck in this city last Monday night may meet Marvin Hart at Peoria Illinois in the near future if managers agree on terms. Jim Dime received a telegram from Billy Phelan asking to permit the bout for 50 percent of the gate. Dime replied he would match Ross for a guarantee with 30 percent of the gross receipts. No date set. Dime asked Phelan for a proposed date. Hart is a top heavyweight and a win over Schreck would boost him. Ross is drawing wide attention and is near national recognition.
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Tony Ross
Mike Schreck
Marvin Hart
Peoria
Ill
Jimmie Dime
Billy Phelan
The
Chicago Journal
Dime
Ross
Hart
Mr. Dime
Phelan
New Castle
Schreck
Teamsters Strike Seen Unavoidable in Chicago
In Chicago on April 15 the Wagon Drivers' union committee will meet the Teamsters joint council to set a strike date. Drivers declare a strike unavoidable after a hastily called meeting. Team owners and drivers met to settle differences, with drivers accepting a smaller raise than initially demanded, while owners remain firm against any increase.
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United Press
Chicago
The
Commission Wagon Drivers’ Union
Teamsters’ Union
Teamsters
Ellwood Officers Defend Arrest Over Boisterous Remark
Ellwood City police officers Captain Moon and Martin Glasser faced a false arrest suit by Mrs. Ella V. Porter over an alleged insult at a fruit store. Porter denied drinking or using abusive language while the officers testified they believed the arrest was justified. Continued on Page Twelve.
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Captain Moon
Martin Glasser
Ellwood City
Ella V. Porter
Glasser
Porter
Moon
Bluff Street Man Arrested for Assault and Battery
Mike Detko of Bluff street faced Alderman Morrison on charges of assault and battery and breach of the peace after his wife Antoneno accused him of threats to kill. Detko, described as violent toward a woman, resisted with an iron poker and a revolver, but was subdued by Constable McConnell and jailed for a hearing set for Thursday.
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Mike Detko
Bluff Street
Morrison
Antoneno
Mike
McConnell
Gov Johnson Buckles On Armor In Political Shift
Governor Johnson, amid mounting pressure, appears to soften early stance on key policy while aides seek to recalibrate strategy. His move signals a shift in tone as political allies weigh next steps.
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Gov. Johnson
Johnson enters race after urging friends declare candidacy
Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota says he did not seek the presidential bid but, urged by Democrats nationwide, will wage a determined and dignified fight for the nomination. He dismisses a Bryan press bureau claim as impertinent and notes past election luck has not favored the party.
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United Press
Chicago
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
William J. Bryan
Denver
Johnson
Bryan Press Bureau
Washington
Willis J. Abbott
New Castle Girl Attempts Death Over Desperate Love
Nevada Mellon, a New Castle woman staying with Mrs. Mary Stehle in Pittsburgh, confessed she had taken carbolic acid after claiming her intended husband abandoned her. She was rushed to Allegheny General Hospital in critical condition as authorities note she had been courted by a Northside chauffeur who before had planned marriage.
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Pittsburg
Nevada Mellon
Mary Stehle
Arch Street
North Side
Stehle
Miss Mellon
New Castle
Judge Cohen Won't Take Thaw Evidence
Judge Josiah Cohen of the common pleas court refused to hear testimony in the Evelyn Thaw divorce case from Harry K. Thaw. The Pittsburgh commissioner arrived to take depositions but Cohen returned to New York citing his judicial duties, unable to serve as commissioner.
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United Press
Pittsburg
Josiah Cohen
Common Pleas Court
Evelyn Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
New York
Cohen
Gettysburg chosen as encampment site for state guard
Members of Troop F N G P will note that Gettysburg, scene of the three days’ fight, was selected yesterday as the encampment site for the state guard. The date is pending, likely late July starting around the 16th. Infantry of the First Second and Third brigades will occupy sites used four years ago, while cavalry and artillery locations will shift.
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Leity
Gettysburg
State Guard
Involuntary Bankruptcy Filed Against S Federkiewicz
An involuntary petition in bankruptcy has been filed against S Federkiewicz of Chewton whose store was seized by Sheriff Waddington days ago. There are many claims against Federkiewicz and the bankruptcy proceedings will halt the sheriff sale.
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S. Federkiewicz
Chewton
Waddington
Federiewicz
Two Masters Named in Divorce Cases
Thomas W. Dickey appointed master in divorce in Della J. Mason vs Alfred G. Mason. S. P. Emery appointed master in Elizabeth J. Evans vs David M. Evans.
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Thomas W. Dickey
Della J. Mason
Alfred G. Mason
S. P. Emery
Elizabeth J. Evans
David M. Evans
Parshall Couple Welcome 11-Pound Son at New Castle Junction
B G Parshall a cashier for the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad at New Castle Junction and his wife announce the birth of their son weighing 11 pounds at their home on Crawford avenue.
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B. G. Parshall
Crawford Aver
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
New Castle Junction
Refused Work Sparks Fatal Shootings in Northampton
In Northampton Massachusetts on April 15 George Birge superintendent of Streets was shot by John Tracy who had sought work and was refused Tracy then shot himself leaving the scene a fatal incident authorities report a man dies and another is hospitalized with injuries and a suicide note is under review
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United Press
Northampton
Mass
George Birge
John Tracy
Tracy
TOKIO
Congress to Adjourn on May 0
Congress plans to adjourn on May 0 as government leaders signal end of current session. Governors and officials weigh timing and legislative milestones amid ongoing negotiations.
Watson Sees Mixed Fate for Key U S Bills
Representative Watson of Indiana said after a White House conference that Congress would adjourn around May 15. The president prefers staying until after the National Resources conference on May 13 and promises to finish tasks by the 15th. Watson doubted the Sherman amendment and Aldrich bill will pass, while tariff revision and a Ways and Means recess appropriation were discussed.
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United Press
Washington
Watson
Indiana
Congress
Convention of Governors
National Resources
House
Mr. Watson
Ways and Means
Councilman Uses Umbrella on Leaky Highland Car
Passengers on a Highland avenue street car watched as a city councilman battled a dripping roof at noon. Water fell on his coat and lap while he sought a dry spot, then he opened his umbrella as the car rolled toward Washington street, drawing amused grins from 14 riders, the conductor, and Detective Medard.
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Highland Avenue
Washington Street
Medard
Lakes opened navigation for coal and ore boats
Navigation opened today as coal and ore boats began operation on the lakes with insurance effective on all vessels. Some smaller boats had operated for a month but the lake season officially starts April 15. Mining suspensions delay ore shipments, while coal loads already began, and railroads between Pittsburgh and the lakes expect increased tonnage and new trainmen in coming weeks.
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Pittsburg
Lakes
Labor Unions Seek Govt Recognition Over Hiring Rules
Washington April 15 unions urge government to withhold contracts from firms or individuals refusing to employ union labor or observe the eight hour law, aiming for stronger labor standards and recognition from authorities.
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Washington
Local Notices Link Names Across Shenango and New Castle
Howard Oliphant Shenango two Florence Kennedy New Castle James R Main Ellwood City Minnie May Deemer Wurtemburg.
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Howard Oliphant
Shenango Two
Florence Kennedy
New Castle
James R. Main
Ellwood City
Minnie May Deemer
Wurtemburg
Forty Years Service Ad A Legal Light Courts
Forty years of service ad a legal light courts.
Col Oscar L Jackson began law practice forty years ago
Forty years ago today Colonel Oscar L Jackson started practicing law in New Castle with an office in the Clendenin block near Judge McMichael. He entered politics soon after admission to the bar and became district attorney, later serving two terms in Congress while maintaining his Lawrence county office. He trained several assistants but remained independent in practice and known as a longtime fighter in local courts.
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Oscar L. Jackson
New Castle
Clendenin
Judge McMichael
Col. Jackson
Lawrence County
D. B. Kurtz
Lewis Taylor
S. W. Dana
E. T. Kurtz
Col
R. B. McComb
David Craig
John P. Blair
Col. McComb
Blair
Indiana
W. Dana
Dana
Congress
Possible bid for city schools superintendent
Prof W A Moore principal of Mahoningtown schools may run against city Superintendent T A Kimes this spring. Moore has urged support from friends but would not confirm and previously did not enter when Kimes was elected. Kimes seeks re election after a credited three year term. the board of school controllers elects the superintendent.
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W. A. Moore
Mahoningtown
T. A. Kimes
Moore
Kimes
Westminster College
New Wilmington
Death Record James Geddis and John W Williams
Death notices list James Geddis aged 30 of 125 Oak street and John W Williams aged 67 of Pittsburg.
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James Geddis
Oak Street
John W. Williams
Pittsburg
Koreans Make War Upon The Men Of Nippon Japanese
Korean fighters engage Japanese forces amid rising tensions and hostilities reported in the region. Strong armed actions and clashes are noted as authorities assess the evolving conflict and potential impacts on civilians and ongoing operations.
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Nippon
Cruelty Charges Amid Japanese Yugai Campaign Claims
Tokyo reports admit rebellion in Korea as Japanese forces bolster sieges on Seoul and other cities. Outlying districts see raids by outlaws as censorship hides grim realities. authorities insist clashes resemble massacres yet preserve strong military discipline.
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Otader
Seoul
Nippon
Next Beaver Valley presbytery meeting in this city
The Beaver Valley presbytery of the United Presbyterian Church will meet in this city on Tuesday June 30 at Highland United Presbyterian Church. Rev R H Mulholland will be installed as pastor. Commissioners to attend the general assembly include R L Hay D P McCalmont Grover McKelvy and James A Ralston. The Wampum congregation will disorganize and join the Presbyterian church at that place with its property to be sold.
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Beaver Valley
United Presbyterian Church
Highland United Presbyterian Church
R. H. Mulholland
Ellwood City
Andrew Magill
U. P
R. L. Kingan
Darlington
R. L. Hay
New Brighton
Presbyterian Church
J. E. Campbell
U. P. Church
General Assembly
D. P. McCalmont
New Galilee
Grover McKelvy
New Wilmington
James A. Ralston
Freeport
J. Elmer Campbell
D. S. Ralph
Miness Miller
Mr. Hogue
Bank Clerks to Get Half Holiday Starting June 6
The clearing house has decided bank clerks can have Saturdays as a half holiday beginning Saturday June 6 instead of May 2 as announced yesterday. The change preserves the better portion of summer for games and is satisfactory to all concerned.
Miss Trueman's Excellent Lecture at First Unitarian
Miss Trueman gave a rare entertaining and educational lecture at the First Unitarian church on Tuesday evening. Her talk on Happiness and Harmonious Relationship drew warm interest. The sixth and final lecture is scheduled for Friday evening, April 17.
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Miss Trueman
First Unitarian Church
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