Henry Watterson Bets Hughes Will Win the Presidency
Henry Watterson, the Louisville editor, backs Governor Hughes for president in 1912 style odds and doubts Roosevelt runs again. He predicts Bryan secures the Democratic nomination but sees no White House path for him and criticizes Hearst’s prospects amid party chaos and potential new political realignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
White House
Press Dispatch
New York
Henry Waiterson
Louisville
Europe
Hughes
Roosevelt
Horace White
Brown University
Tilden
Roosevelt Watterson
Hearst
Fires, murders, and thefts dominate early telegraph briefs
Fire destroys the American Canning plant at Mount Lubec Maine with losses estimated at 200000. Lord Barrington condemned to death for murder by the U S Supreme Court. Diamonds valued at 15000 stolen from John Daynes & Sons in Salt Lake City. William T Stead pressures Boston institutions to admit women. Kingston Coal boss Robert Mercur dies. Isabelle Bouttelot commits suicide following jealousy over Mme Calve. Chicago Federation of Labor denounces Roosevelt over Moyer and Haywood remarks. A rail employee confesses to stealing 50000 in securities. John Yearger electrocuted in Rochester while repairing a whistle. Edna May wedding plans and London farewell. Search for Lora Bryant continues at Ypsilanti. Fulton fires kill four children in house blaze. Bernie to host talks on coal miners strike as talks with government falter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States
Lord Barrington
St. Louis
John Daynes & Sons
Salt Lake City
Utah
William T. Stead
Boston
Obert Mercur
Kingston Coal Company
Wilkes-Barre
Mme. Calve
Isabelle Bouttelot
Louis Belleville
Chicago Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
Moyer and Haywood
W. O. Douglas
Trust Company of America
New York
John Yearger
Rochester
N. Y
Edna May
London
Oscar Lewisohn
Huron River
Ypsilanti
Lora Ryant
John Haddee Green
Fulton
Socialists announce full ticket for spring primary
The Socialists will place a full ticket in the field at the coming spring primary. Application to have the names of candidates printed on the official ballots was made to the county commissioners Saturday. The candidates include J. M. Phillips for Register and Recorder, Evan Evans for Coroner, Joan Fox and Harry Green as State delegates, Charles Collins, W. H. Crabill, and Stephen Flanagan for county committee, with Jesse W. Green, Charles M. Carty, and Andrew Lundgreen as additional nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register and Recorder
J. M. Phillips
Wabash Avenue
Evan Evans
Liberty Street
Joan Fox
South Mill Street
Harry Green
Washington Street
Charles Collins
Huron
Knox Streets
W. H. Crabill
South Jefferson Street
Stephen Flanagan
Kurtz Street
Jesse W. Green
Charles McArty
Agnew Street
Andrew Lundgreen
Walter Street
Differences Over Opening Reiber Street
Local council debate centers on opening Reiber Street and related safety concerns. Officials clash over traffic flow, pedestrian protection, and timetable, while residents urge prompt action and clearer signage.
Underground crossing favored for New Castle street plan
Judge Porter hears railroad and city dispute over opening Reiber street. American Tin Plate manager Greer testifies about 800 workers using the route and supports an underground crossing to avoid dangerous grade gates as railways urge city help with costs. Witnesses note high train frequency and prior failed overhead bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
New Castle
Reiber Street
Porter
J. Norman Martin
Wylie McCaslin
James A. Gardner
George Greer
American Tin Plate Company
Tin Plate
David Pyle
Deadlock persists as Wisconsin and Rhode Island weigh senatorial picks
In Providence Rhode Island two days remain in session as the legislature may elect a U S senator after weeks of deadlock. Col R H Goddard and Col Samuel P Colt are named with a dark horse potential. In Madison Wisconsin Lenroot Esch Cooper and Stephenson reportedly may withdraw leaving W H Hatten as Republican nominee, though deadlock is likely to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Dispatch
Providenowe
R. L
United States
George Peabody Wetmore
Newport
Col. R. H. 1
Goddard
Wetmore
Col
Samuel P. Colt
Bristol
William Ames
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Lenroot
Esch
Cooper
Stephenson
W. H. Hatten
New London
Bloody church brawl ends with police and ambulance
In Portsmouth Ohio the Free Will Baptist church saw a 15 minute clash as men and women fought over a new preacher Rev. George Vance. Hymn books flew and pews were smashed while a patrol wagon arrived and became an ambulance. Several injured but no arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Free Will Baptist Church
George Vance
Galford
Pike County
Death of Big Beaver Farmer George Wilkinson
Word comes from Big Beaver township of the death of George Wilkinson a well known farmer. He died Monday morning at 9 o'clock. Funeral will be Thursday. Details about the death are not yet available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilkinson
Big Beaver Township
Daniel Carnes Builds Seven Room Modern House
Daniel Carnes has bought a lot on Ray street near Brooklyn avenue after selling his Third ward property and is erecting a handsome seven roomed frame house. It will be modern in every particular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Carnes
Third Ward
Ray Street
Brooklyn Avenue
Congressman Acheson to Visit Hawaii with U S Delegation
U S Congressman E. F. Acheson and wife will join a Hawaii visiting party from San Francisco this week. Tony Ross of Scioto Street, badly burned at Carnegie steel works on Saturday, shows some improvement and remains hospitalized with a possible recovery ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Acheson
Hawaii
E. F. Acheson
Party of Representatives
United States
San Francisco
Tony Ross
Scioto Street
Carnegie Steel Works
Painter Inspects Coal Properties as Receiver
John H. Painter, receiver for New Castle Savings and Trust, inspects Washington County Coal properties. An expert in coal operations, he plans to wear a miner's suit for a thorough interior and workings examination. His findings on bond values are awaited as bank appraisers continue their work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Painter
New Castle Savings and Trust Company
Washington County Coal Company
Washington County
Resignation of Rev H E Stafford at Third Christian Church
Rev H E Stafford, pastor of the Third Christian church in Mahoningtown, tendered his resignation to church officials on Sunday. His farewell sermon will be June 23 before he leaves for Indiana to begin new work. He has led the church for three years as its first regular pastor during college studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Stafford
Third Christian Church
Mahoningtown
Board of Church Officials
Stafford
Indiana
Rev. Stafford
St. Thomas
Canada
Hiram College
Ohio
West
Raid on South Mill street cider joint ends in nine arrests
Under Lt. Deskin the police raided George Ross’s store on South Mill street about 9 pm Sunday. Nine men were arrested on disorderly conduct charges. Suspects named Nick Wrohn Simon Shuller W Fleming G W Robinson Harry Waters Joe Keen Andy Quinn and Dick Davis. Bottles of beverage seized will be used as evidence. Officers Schuler and Norris aided in the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deskin
George Ross
South Mill Street
Ross
Nick Wrohn
Simon Shuller
W. Fleming
G. W. Robinson
Harry Waters
Joe Keen
Andy Quinn
Dick Davis
Schuler
Norris
Italians Beaten on Moravia Street by Highwaymen
Nick Eselti and Romeo Saverio, Italians living on Center street, were waylaid Sunday evening on Moravia street by two highwaymen. They suffered serious stiletto wounds, Eselti with a near foot long cut and Saverio with an over ten inch gash. Both were treated by Dr. E. P. Norris. Eselti required ten stitches and Saverio eight. Both men are in serious but not critical condition. the assailants fled toward Division street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Eselti
Romeo Saverio
Center Street
Moravia Street
Eselti
Saverio
E. P. Norris
Jefferson Street
Division Street
Health Director Horner resumes duties after illness
Local brief notes say Director of Health C. C. Horner returns to work after a weeklong illness. Firemen’s benefit raised between 300 and 400 dollars over Friday and Saturday. A crowd followed the Nocks to Beaver Falls for a New Castle game today. John Sheafft of Butler County took his daughter Delia home Sunday. She was picked up at West Pittsburg last week. Joseph Payne jailed for selling liquor without a license. The Allerton home quarantine was lifted. Rev. Dr. Roscamp preached at Highland United Presbyterian Church on That Man. A car fender likely saved ten year old Charles Forrest from a streetcar crash. Merriman home roof burned Sunday night. Mike Rusnak home fire Monday morning. Ministerial association heard a Volunteers of America report praising Captain Grainger and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Horner
Beaver Falls
New Castle
John Sheafft
Butler County
Delia
West Pittsburg
C. C. Allerton
West North Street
Horner
Roscamp
Highland United Presbyterian Church
Charles Forrest
Scioto Street
South Jefferson Street
Long Avenue
Merriman
South Mill Street
Mike Rusnak
Gardner Avenue
Ministerial Association
Volunteers of America
Captain Grainger
Anti Spitting Cop Reopens Campaign
Officer Buckley known as the anti spitting cop arrests E H Gill for expectorating on the sidewalk. Gill is released on a five dollar forfeit after the incident observed by the vigilant officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckley
E. H. Gill
Gill
Women Fight Temperance Push With Daylong Prayers
In Bellaire Ohio on April 22 the local option vote swung to the wets after weeks of temperance campaigning. Women staffed polls and held all day prayer meetings from daylight to dark. They remain undeterred and will try again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellaire
Oliver Hazen Plans Seven Room House on Pittsburg Street
Oliver Hazen has let the contract for a new seven room residence on Pittsburg street. It will be a frame structure with hot air furnace electric light and other modern conveniences. The article also cites Rev Father Angelow of New York on courtship including guidelines and a seven month limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Hazen
Pittsburg Street
Pennsylviana Brakeman Injured in Yard Fall
Pennsylvania yard brakeman P. F. Carroll of Home street was injured Saturday evening when he fell from a car while coupling. He struck his head on the ground, damaged teeth and cheekbone, and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Carroll
Home Street
Pennsylvania Yard
Marriage License For Stanislaw Pilch And Annie Mastyk
A marriage license was issued to Stanislaw Pilch and Annie Mastyk in New Castle, listing both parties as applicants for matrimony. The license records show their names and the city of filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanislaw Pilch
New Castle
Annie Mastyk
Pastor Resigns from Third Christian Church at Mahoningtown
Rev. Stafford, pastor of the Third Christian Church, resigns to take a church in Northern Indiana. He has helped build up the congregation, ease debt, and establish favorable standing among the denomination. He will stay until June 23 before leaving for Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Christian Church
Mahoningtown
Indiana
Society Woman Burned To Death In Franklin House
Mrs Philip Engelsbirger a society woman died when cleaning a dress with gasoline caused an explosion in Franklin Pennsylvania. She ran from the basement to an upper floor where her daughter extinguished the flames. The house was badly damaged by fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin, Pa
Philip Engelsbirger
Secured Contracts For New Residences
Harry Weible of Sharon has let a contract to W H Chain to build an eight room house at Court and Mulberry. Chain also has a six room house project for A L Abry on Butler Avenue and is remodeling C A Douglass’s home on Ray Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Weible
Sharon
W. H. Chain
Court and
Mulberry Street
Mr. Chain
A. L. Abry
Butler Avenue
C. A. Douglass
Ray Street
Dividend Declared In Crescent Compound Manufacturing case
A creditors meeting at Referee in Bankruptcy E M Underwood's office declared a ten percent dividend for Crescent Compound Manufacturing, Ellwood City. The firm, overseen by manager John F. Mitchell, produced patented rooflat material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Compound Manufacturing Company
E. M. Underwood
Ellwood City
John F. Mitchell
Sermons on Revelation at First Baptist Church
Rev John Snape announces 16 remaining sermons from April 28 to September 8 on the book of Revelation. He has already delivered 34 sermons to growing audiences, with topics include The Wine Press of the Wrath of God and The New Jerusalem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Snape
First Baptist Church
Snape
Babylon
Lamb
Kings
Lords
Satan
New Jerusalem
Gimbel's Deed Ends in Death in New York
Benjamin Gimbel, Philadelphia merchant and prisoner on a charge of assault and attempted bribery, died after gashing his throat and wrist in a Hoboken hotel. He had been arrested for assaulting a 16 year old boy and faced further charges as detectives followed a note from the boy to his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Benjamin Gimbel
Philadelphia
Hoboken
St. Mary's Hospital
Gimbel
William Hudson Clark
Young Clark
Fifth Avenue
Greater Pittsburg Bill Fate Delayed to October Hearing
The U S Supreme Court declined to dismiss or affirm the Greater Pittsburg case and postponed the decision until the next term. The issue concerns the union of Allegheny and Pittsburg and a ruling of the lower court. The case is set for hearing on the second Monday of October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Washington
United States Supreme Court Today
Pittsburg
Union of Allegheny
Supreme Court
Reports Show Good Work In Local Schools
Reports indicate strong performance across local schools with improvements in test scores and classroom initiatives. Administrators highlight student engagement, teacher dedication, and community support as key factors in the upward trend.
Higher Wages Paid in Many Precincts County Schools
County reports show Lawrence county with 312 schools and nine month terms only in Ellwood City and New Castle. State funds total 48,686.17 with rural districts averaging seven to eight months, wages varied by district, and New Castle debt listed at 171,479.16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Allen
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Nathan
Schaffer
Lawrence County
Ellwood City
New Castle
South New Castle Borough
Mahoning Township
Union Township
New Wilmington
Elwood City
North Beaver
Little Beaver
Neshannock
Shenango
Hickory
New Wilmington Borough
Perry
Plaingrove
Washington
Wilmington
Wilmington Township
Wurtembourg
City of
Ellwood Os
North Beaver Township supervisors resign yet to be appointed
Judge Porter has not issued an order in the North Beaver township road supervisors case. Citizens seek willing appointees but none are found. Supervisors receive pay only for meeting attendance, not sufficient to cover time lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
North
Beaver Township
Murder Suspects Nabbed After Lima Break-In Kills Butcher
Sidney Ohio April 22 Two men matching the hold up and killing description of W B Legg were arrested in Lima yesterday. Revolvers and skeleton keys found on them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
W. B. Legg
Lima
Death Notices List Includes Clark Gruber and More Names
A local death record lists John Franklin Clark aged 36 of Lycas Street and Louis A. Gruber 56 of Allentown among several others such as Henry Buxton 57 of Brooklyn Avenue and Miss Nancy Jane Lindsey 79 of New Wilmington. Also named are Mrs. Martha McCaslin 68 and Alfred Russo 10 days with addresses across Pa. and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Franklin Clark
Lycas More Street
Henry Artz
Neal Street
Louis A. Gruber
Allentown
Herbert Robson
South New Cagette
Henry Buxton
Brooklyn Avenue
Martha McCaslin
Wainpum
George Wilkinson
Big Beaver Township
Nancy Jane Lindsey
New Wilmington
Maud Preston
Niles
Alfred Russo
Center Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry Watterson
American Canning Company
Mount Lubec
Bernie
Busiess
Owens
John Harverd
Court House
Rhode
Greer
Dark Horse
Uous
Free Will Baptists
Big Beaver
Painter
Police
Nick
Joseph Payne
Green Monday
Fine House
Father Angelow
Pennsy
Waite
RLV
H. BE. Stafford
Society
Western
Pennsylvania
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!