Bidders Protest Change In School Supply Bidding
Dissatisfaction rises among local and out of town bidders after bids for New Castle school supplies were opened before the supply committee met. The new method, ordered by President G. G. Stitzinger, tabulated prices in advance, causing confusion as the mechanism and authority remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Helen Moseley
John M. McCracken
Miss Moseley
Mr. McCracken
Miss Mosely
G. G. Stitzinger
Gr. Stitzinger
McCracken
Chain
Mr. Stitzinger
Prince Heg de Sagan and Mme Anna Gould to wed in Paris
United Press reports Prince Heg de Sagan and Mme Anna Gould plan marriage in Paris soon, then return to Rome to live. They reportedly will travel to Florence for the ceremony before coming back to Paris.
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United Press
Rome
Prince Heg
de Sagan
Mme
Anna Gould
Paris
Florence
A C Hyde Wins City Lawsuit Over Liberty Street Grading
The jury returned a verdict in favor of A C Hyde against the city of New Castle for 2794.50. Hyde appealed from the viewers report on the Liberty street grading.
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A. C. Hyde
City of
New Castle
Hyde
Liberty Street
Cleveland Sheds Private Streetcar System For Public Control
After eight years of conflict the Cleveland Electric Railway relinquished its lines and the Municipal Traction company took over. A three cent fare is set, municipal day is established for free rides, and annual rider benefits come from reduced fares. The plan aims to curb private profits by leasing to a non dividend operating company, with excess earnings directed to service improvements and further fare cuts.
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United Press
Cleveland, O
Cleveland Electric Railway Company
Cleveland
Municipal Traction Company
Citizens of
Tom L. Johnson
Johnson
New York
McKee Named New Superintendent at Oak Park Cemetery
At a Monday night meeting of Oak Park Cemetery association directors W A McKee of Highland avenue was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of George L Leslie He has been an express messenger for the United States Express on the B and O and will assume duties soon Leslie the former superintendent died in February He was the cemetery’s first superintendent Mrs Leslie and Harriet Leslie will move from Oak Park lodge after the change.
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Oak Park Cemetery Association
W. A. McKee
Highland Avenue
George L. Leslie
McKee
United States Express Company
Leslie
Harriet Leslie
Oak Park Lodge
Death notices for Isaiah Curl and others in Pennsylvania
Death records list Isaiah Curl age 60 Beaver Falls. Andrew Fehrenbach age 78 706 Morrison Street. George Heast one month 175 South Mill Street. Mrs. Catherine Bruce age 68 Du Bois Pa. John Vianna age 26 Ellwood.
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Isaiah Curl
Beaver Falls
Andrew Fehrenbach
Morrison Street
George Heast
South Mill Street
Catherine Bruce
du Bois
John Vianna
Ellwood
Citizens Set Protest Meeting Over School Board Action
Fourth ward citizens plan a large open meeting at the Third United Presbyterian church on Pittsburg street. The East Side Good Government league special committee, signed by 406 citizens, will report on the school board action in ignoring a fee and discuss the issue for public interest.
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Fourth Ward
East Side Good Government League
Third United Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg Street
Y W C A Opens New Public Headquarters in Woods Block
The Young Women’s Christian Association unveiled its permanent headquarters in the Woods block on North Mill Street second floor, formerly Elks rooms. A public reception ran 4–6 p m and 8–10 p m with tours of four large rooms, pantries, lavatory, fresh carpet linoleum and updated furnishings.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
Woods Block
North Mill Street
the Elks
New Castle Looks Good to J T Morgan
John T. Morgan of the Hamburg American line reports heavy smoke from industrial works in New Castle and notes rising travel and steady labor demand. He contrasts Pittsburg conditions and doubts immigration will reach last year’s 1,200,000, predicting a lower total this year.
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New Castle
John T. Morgan
Hamburg-American Steamship Line
Morgan
Pittsburg
Mr. Morgan
City Enforces Six Miles Per Hour Speed Limit
Mayor Harry Lusk pledges strict enforcement of a city ordinance limiting all automobiles to six miles per hour on all streets. Rev J Logan Sample met the mayor Tuesday to complain of reckless driving and was assured police will arrest drivers who exceed the limit.
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Harry Lusk
Rev. J. Logan Sample
Rev. Sample
Lusk
Tragic Electrocution At Zelienople Bridge
In Zelienople Pennsylvania on April 28 seventeen year old Jacob Miller Jr. died instantly after touching a live wire near the Pittsburg Harmony Butler and New Castle street railway bridge.
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Zelienople
Pittsburg, Harmony, Butler and New Castle Street
Jacob Miller, Jr
Railroads Plan Sunday Excursions to Chautauqua
Railroads at Youngstown are making arrangements for running Sunday excursions to Chautauqua this summer.
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Youngstown
Chautauqua
Mayor Lusk Calls Citywide Spring Clean-up in New Castle
Mayor Harry J. Lusk urges New Castle residents and property owners to join a municipal spring housecleaning. He cites winter refuse buildup, disease risk, and asks vaults and cellars be disinfected and whitewashed to ensure a cleaner, healthier city with municipal support.
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New Castle
United Action
Bellara sues Ellwood City company over 1907 injury
Joseph Bellara files trespass action against Steel Car Forge Works of Ellwood City claiming he was employed there on November 1, 1907 when machinery mangled one arm. The summons does not state the damages sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bellara
Ellwood City
Bellara
British Destroyer Gala Sunk After Collision Near Sheerness
A report from London says the British destroyer Gala was run down and cut in two by the warship Attentive near Sheerness. Two officers and an engineer are reported drowned.
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United Press
London
Gala
Sheerness
Hartzell v Western Allegheny Railroad damages suit
The case of Michael Hartzell against the Western Allegheny Railroad was heard in court today. A sworn jury was taken to the disputed property in Shenango township by Deputy Sheriff Frank Waddington. The action seeks damages for land taken by the railroad.
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Michael Hartzell
Western Allegheny Railroad Company
Shenango Township
Frank Waddington
One Wreck Causes Another in Jersey
Elizabeth New Jersey April 28 Robert Wibble of Camden a brakeman fatally injured and a score of passengers badly bruised in a collision between an eastbound passenger train and a freight car near South Elizabeth. A brick car ran off the track and the passenger train crashed into it as it left the station. Seven cars were spread over four tracks blocking traffic. The engine was badly damaged but the engineer escaped.
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United Press
Elizabeth
N. J
Robert Wibble
Camden
Pennsylvania Railroad
South Elizabeth
Doctor Hershey Delivers Popular Lecture on The Fellow on Top
A large and enthusiastic audience greeted Dr. Hershey, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Monday evening. He spoke on The Fellow on Top, in a talk praised as one of the city's best in recent times, under the auspices of the church Men's League.
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Hershey
First Presbyterian Church
Men’s League of the Church
Suit Brought Against the City Over Garfield Avenue Grading
C F Haltworth filed objections to viewers report on Garfield avenue between Highland avenue and Mercer street asking for a jury trial. The petition was granted. Mrs. Sarah Cartwright returned from a week with her father-in-law Elijah Cartwright and relatives in Youngstown.
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C. F. Haltworth
Garfield Avenue
Highland Avenue
Mercer Street
Sarah Cartwright
County Line Street
Elijah Cartwright
Youngstown
Attorney Hiram G Bye Struck by Horse in Colombia
Attorney Hiram G Bye of Youngstown sustained serious injuries Sunday night after being kicked by a horse in Colombia. He was treated at a local hospital and reported in stable condition.
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Hiram G.,bye
Youngstown
Columbiana
New Trial Sought in Quimby Murder Case
Attorney Aiken filed reasons for a new trial in the Charles Quimby murder of Elsie Quimby. Claims center on distinctions between insanity and impaired reasoning, premeditation, and first degree verdict support, with disputes over testimony and evidence weight. The case, tried at the March term, involved a Christmas morning shooting and liquor-impacted mental state. The new-trial argument will be argued in June.
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Charles Quimby
Elsie Quimby
R. K. Aiken
Quimby
Two Real Pirates To Stand Trial In Callao Case
George Jackson and John Taylor, English sailors who seized the schooner Neuvre Tigre, murdered its captain and mate, and wrecked the vessel, have been ordered to be forwarded to Callao for trial for their lives. They fled toward Australia after mutiny and theft on the high seas.
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United Press
Sidney
N.S
High Seas
Callao
George Jackson
John Taylor
Jackson
Taylor
Australia
Apamama Lagoon
Gilbert Island
Tarawa
Laurel
Murderer Hanged in Allegheny County Jail
Pittsburg Pa April 28 William Smith alias William McLeod McDonald a Scotchman was hanged in the Allegheny county jail today for the murder of his wife Bessie in September 1907. Smith faced death with a smile as Scottish backers helped secure a brief respite from March 14 to today through the British Ambassador James Bryce.
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United Press
Pittsburg
William Smith
William McLeod McDonald
Allegheny County
Bessie
Smith
James Bryce
Negroes and Whites Enjoy Banquet Event
A mixed gathering of Black and white attendees held a banquet described as a successful, cordial social event with community figures in attendance. Local organizers highlighted harmony and cooperation across racial lines.
Black and white guests clash at Cosmopolitan club dinner
New York wakes in turmoil over a Brooklyn Cosmopolitan society dinner where 20 white women sat with negro men and discussed intermarriage as a race solution. Rev. Madison C. Peters left the event denouncing social equality and urging justice based on merit.
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New York
Madison C. Peters
Cosmopolitan Club
Brooklyn
Peters
United Press
Rev. Peters
Dr. Peters
Cosmopolitan Society
Friday hearing set on liquor license transfer
A court hearing was scheduled for Friday May 1 at 2 o clock on the transfer of the Avenue hotel liquor license from Joseph D. Miller to Walter E. Miller due to Miller's ill health. A committee was appointed to guard Joseph A. Gibson’s property after he was declared a lunatic. An alias subpoena was requested in the divorce case Fannie L. Kile versus Harry Kile. Guardian appointments include Lawrence Savings and Trust Company for John Richard Kane and Helen Irene O Brien with authority to spend 100 on Miss O Brien s education in Sebring Ohio.
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Joseph D. Miller
Avenue Hotel
Long Avenue
South Mill Street
Walter E. Miller
Porter
W. D. Wallace
W. K. Robinson
Joseph A. Gibson
Fannie L. Kile
Harry Kile
Lawrence Savings and Trust Company
John Richard Kane
James J. Kane
Helen Irene O’brien
Miss O’brien
Carrie Williams
Sebring, O
Dr C B Mitchell to Speak on Methodist Day June 19
The Methodist Ministerial association reports Dr Cr B Mitchell of the First church Cleveland will deliver the main address for Methodist day on June 19. Arrangements for the day are under way with speeches and sports contests. Rev C W Foulke offered a paper on Union Evangelistic Meetings and ministers debated the topic. Italian mission work was discussed and Rev Higley and Rev McDonald were tasked to continue the effort. About $1500 needed to sustain the work has nearly been raised.
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Methodist Ministerial Association
Cr. B. Mitchell
First Church of
Cleveland
C. W. Foulke
Higley
McDonald
Emma Eames Sues Former Husband for Personal Property
New York April 28 Emma Eames sues her former husband Julian Storey for recovery of personal property valued at about 20000 dollars. She says during divorce they agreed she would take belongings from his Paris and Vallombrosa residences and he later converted them to his use. Her goods include curios paintings rugs vases and a collection of photographs.
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United Press
New York
Emma Eames
Julian Storey
Paris
Vallombrosa
Italy
Storey
Mme. Eames
Associated Charities Ends Free Ration to Foreigners
The Associated Charities halted the free distribution of bread beans and meat to foreigners at 12 South Jefferson Street after applicants dwindled and some mill workers quit, claiming bread for nothing. Supplies will be directed to homes in need, but no further free rations will be issued.
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Associated Charities
South
Jefferson Street
Charified Association
Guards Shoot Fugitives From La Guayra Reported
From Porto Cabello arrivals report quarantine guards firing on fugitives from La Guayra Venezuela. Deaths from bubonic plague averaging about ten daily with spreads to Caracas. Authorities burn houses where deaths occur as the outbreak widens.
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la Guayra
United Press
Willemsted
Venezuela
Porto Cabello
Caracas
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Jos. A. Gibson
C. B. Mitchell
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