Advertising for assistant burglar in New York papers
Edward A. Lodgesbon of Elizabeth New Jersey was charged with highway robbery and larceny after police say he placed an ad seeking a partner for dangerous commissions. A holdup of Sigmund Goodman yielded pawn tickets and the ad was found on Lodgesbon at the station.
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United Press
New York
Newark
Edward A. Lodgesbon
Lodgesbon
Elizabeth
N. J
Sigmund Goodman
West 119Th Street
Goodman
Lodgesbow
Westinghouse Stock Drops After Reorganization Plan
New York April 30 A bear raid on the exchange pushed Westinghouse stock down nine points from 55 to 46 with no early support. Traders cited the second circular by George Westinghouse as dragging the stock as it signals that the plan cannot be operative without stronger responses.
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United Press
New York
Bears
Exchange
Westinghouse
George Westinghouse
Trusts to Unite Equitable and Mercantile Companies
New York April 30 stockholders of Equitable and Mercantile Trusts voted to amalgamate into one large entity by an overwhelming majority. The merger proposal was approved at today’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Equitable
Mercantile Trust Companies
Great Great Trust Company
Funeral for Sanda Feraligo Held at St. Vitus Church
The funeral of Sanda Feraligo of Center Street was held Thursday at St. Vitus Church at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Interment followed in St. Vitus Cemetery.
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Sanda Feraligo
Center Street
St. Vitus’ Church
St. Vitus’ Cemetery
Sammy Brown Arrested for Furnishing Liquor to Minors
Sammy Brown former butler to ex Lieutenant Governor William M Brown was arrested by County Detective Logan on furnishing liquor to minors. He pleaded not guilty before Alderman Green and was held in $500 bail. Detective Logan continues to investigate possible related charges and mentions more cases to come.
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Sammy Brown
William M. Brown
Logan
Alderman Green
Sammy
Hugh Feeney
Marshall
Brown
William Brown
New Wilmington Embraces Revival With Community Support
The New Wilmington Globe praises a vigorous religious revival in the town, arguing it adds vitality beyond a high moral name. It notes believers gathering with broad support, while predicting many sinners will find salvation through Jesus Christ and a wider awake Christian citizenship.
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New Wilmington
Jesus Christ
Star League Newspapers Placed Under Receiver
Indianapolis April 30. George C Hitt appointed receiver for the Star and Terre Haute Star newspapers after Daniel G Reid of New York seeks relief for insolvency. Reid claims a quarter million dollars advanced to cover expenses. Bondholders include Charles W Fairbanks Charles L Henry and George F McCulloch. Liabilities exceed two million.
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Indianapolis
Ind
George C. Hitt
Indianapolis Journal
Indianapolis Star
Terre Haute Star
Star League of Newspapers
Daniel G. Reid
New York
Rock Island Railway
Reid
Richmond
Charles W. Fairbanks
U.S
Charles L. Henry
The
George F. McCulloch
Star
All Day Meeting at Hoover Heights Tabernacle
An all day meeting will be held Friday at the Hoover Heights tabernacle. The gathering is described as especial and will include out of town ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover Heights
Hoover Heights Tabernacle
Anty Drudge Plans Visit For Soap and Cakes
Mrs. Rawler declines a visit on Monday citing wash-day duties. Anty Drudge insists on visiting that day bringing Fels-Naptha soap, to see the laundry line and ensure ironing is finished before night.
Modern Washing Made Easy with Fels-Naptha
If you found it easier to wash on Tuesday than Monday you would switch at once. Sensible women would, but some still rub and boil as taught by mothers. Try Fels-Naptha soap the modern way in cold or warm water no rubbing and your clothes stay cleaner whiter and longer. Follow wrapper directions.
Notable events from a busy New York wire report
A set of brief items cover a man found in the East River, travels of Prince Helie De Sagan and Mme Gould to Rome for a papal interview, actress Amelia Bingham’s improving condition, the Sons of the American Revolution opening their Buffalo convention, David Orr’s suicide in New York, Bishop Potter’s nervous strain after Dr. Morgan Dix’s death, a Nazareth jail case with sanity inquiry into Robert Bachman for May Irene Smith’s death, a Spanish grandee Don Rodriguez Newberry linked to Deputy Secretary Newbury, and fraud order halting mail for Prof. A W Birkholz’s patients in Michigan and Minnesota.
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East River
New York
Prince Helie de Sagan
Mme. Gould
Rome
Amelia Bingham
Sons of the American Revolution
Buffalo
N. Y
David Orr
John Ericsson
Monitor
H. C. Potter
Morgan Dix
Trinity
Robert Bachman
Nazareth
Irene Smith
State Department
New Buffalo
Mich
Minneapolis, Minn
Pittsburg street railway workers reject wage cut proposal
Pittsburg Pa April 30 by a large majority the Pittsburg Railways staff rejected a one cent per hour wage cut offered by the company. An arbitration committee meeting is set for later today and if no agreement is reached the 2800 workers will strike at midnight. The company said no further offers would be made and old positions would be filled.
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United Press
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Railways Company
Slaughter House Ordered Closed for Sanitary Upgrades
State department officials closed Huber and Specht's slaughter house near the paper mill until repairs are made to improve sanitation. Dr. C McLean ordered the halt, with inspectors finding hogs on site and directing a new floor and removal of hogs. Specht acknowledged the order and noted the lease ends May 1 and a floor replacement may trigger renewal.
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Huber
Specht
State Department
C., C. McLean
Huber and Specht
Charles McCandless
Local social notes show visitors and attendees
Mrs. Clifford Smith of Conneaut returned home Thursday after a week with Mrs. S. D. Pearson of West Grant Street. Miss Leona Kotheimer along with Frank Waldron and James Gilboy of Youngstown will attend the Swastika club dance Thursday evening. Benjamin B. Lindsey left Thursday morning for Denver after a three month visit with his parents on Pine Street. Dr. E. E. Higley and Mrs. Higley of North Jefferson Street left Wednesday evening for Buffalo where the delegate will attend the Sons of the American Revolution convention. They will be away several days.
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Clifford Smith
Conneaut
S. D. Pearson
West Grant Street
Leona Kotheimer
Frank Waldron
James Gilboy
Youngstown
Benjamin B. Lindsey
Denver
Col
W. T. Lindsey
Pine Street
E. E. Higley
North Jefferson Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Street Car Strike Very Probable in Pittsburg
About 2 000 Pittsburg Railway workers voted last night on a proposal by the street car company to cut wages by one cent an hour. Remaining workers, roughly 2 800, expected to vote by noon today. Ballots are simple to count and results likely by late today. The majority are said to oppose the wage reduction.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg Railway Company
Local Folks Attend S. A. R. Convention
Rev. and Mrs. E. E. Higley of North Jefferson street J. B. DuShane of North Mill street Dr. W. E. Jackson of North Mercer street and F. H. Douthitt are in Buffalo New York attending the two days convention of the Sons of the American Revolution which opened Thursday morning.
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E. E. Higley
North Jefferson Street
Messrs
J. 8S. DuShane
North Mill Street
W. E. Jackson
North Mercer Street
F. H. Douthitt
Buffalo
N. Y
of the Sons of the American Revolution
Beautiful European Neckwear At Boggs and Buhl Pittsburgh
Thursday April 30 1908 Boggs and Buhl North Side Pittsburgh advertise a vast display of women's neckwear from Europe and America including Real Irish Lace Jabots and Yokes Hand Embroidered Collars Scarfs and elegant nets. Prices range from 50 cents to 25 dollars with numerous lace and silk items highlighted.
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Boggs & Buhl
North Side
Pittsburgh
Ewing Arrested in Phonograph Theft Case
Charles Ewing of the Seventh ward was arrested on a charge of stealing a phonograph from Joe Brown on Montgomery avenue. Brown also accuses him of taking underclothing. He filed the information before Alderman Mayne. The hearing is set for today.
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Charles Ewing
Seventh Ward
Joe Brown
Montgomery Avenue
Joe
Charles
Mayne
Resignation of Longtime Tin Mill Clerk J H Black
J H Black, among the oldest in service, resigns from the clerical force at the American Sheet and Tin Plate offices due to ill health. Former city controller, he joined the tin mill staff nearly ten years ago.
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J. H. Black
American Sheet & Tin Plate Company
Mr. Black
Mrs Dennis and daughter visit New Castle
Mrs Charles Dennis and her daughter Dorothy traveled to New Castle to visit friends. Simon Hoffmaster and James Dunnan hold a contract to move three houses at Petersburg.
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Charles Dennis
Dorothy
New Castle
Simon Hoffmaster
James Dunnan
Petersburg
Lawrence County Vote in 1873 Backs Liquor Sale Repeal
At the local option election in 1873 Lawrence County recorded a margin of 1697 votes against the sale of liquor. The result reflects a strong public stance on temperance and local control of alcohol sales.
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Lawrence County
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Star League Newspapers
Anty Drudge
Slaughter House
Huber & Specht's
S. A. R. Convention
Hotel Henry
St. Cloud Hotel
Gritine
Lunt Soap Co
Cleveland
Phaeton
Care News
Cambridge Springs
Box E
Marie Malen
Moravia
Erage
T. S. Barnes
Phillips
Kimmick
Pumpkintown
East North Street
Star Grocery Co
N. Merver Street
Aoe M. Johnston
Wilmington
County Line Street
Neshannock Avenue
May Stanley
C. R. Burr and Company
Manchester
Conn
W. G. Baughman
L. Box
Union Phone
E. North Street
Washington Street
Bell Phone
Farrel
White Street
J. B. McClaren
Star Grocery Company
Greer Block
New Castle Contracting Company
the News
Margaret Devore
Co. W. Fenton
Pearson Street
Fred Kekert
Fifth Ward Fire Department
North Street
Monroe Street
Butler Avenue
South Jefferson Street
Bell
Hutchison Street
A. I. Wachs
West Long Avenue
Quest Street
Allen's
Cottage Street
Bath
East Falls Street
Mercer
Jefferson Streets
W. c
South Walnut Street
Diamond
J. F. P. Kennelly & Co
Delaware and
Sheridan Avenues
J. Clyde Gilfillan
Lawrence Savings and Trust Building
Park Avenue
Call Bell Phone
Jere Bauman
West
T. W. Dickey
Lawrence Trust Building
W. 8. Davis
Boyles and
Highland Avenues
Davis
Chautauqua, N. Y
Ingels
Wallace Block
A. B
Pittsburg Street
New Castle Marble and Granite Works
South Mill Street
R. R. C. Fralick
Shenango Hotel and Restaurant
W. Washington Street
News Office
Opera House
Lincoln Avenue
East
North
Washington
Mill Streets
E. M. Boynton
Bell Telephone Co
St. Mercer Street
Mahoningtown
Lawrence School House
Beaver
East Streets
J. D. ‘Cousins
East County Line Street
Morton Street
Winter Avenue
Highland Avenue
G. Moody & Son
South Croton
North Hill
C.” Care News
Egegs
Rhode Island Reds
Brown & White
Croton Avenue
A _ coure
Scranton
L. C
Parker
East Washington Street
N. FF
Kennelly & Co
Inquire
Levine
Moravia Street
Winter
Washington and
Randolph Street
East Side
S. M. Sturgeon
Good Street
Robert L. Wallace
Fairmont Avenue
Smith Hardware Co
Caldwell
Neshaghnock Falls
Sherritt
Real Estate Exchange
North Highland
Court
Ray Streets
Carlisle Street
Madison Avenue
Clayton Street
John P. Hites
Thursaday
Europe
Ewing
TIN Mill Force
MT. Jackson
J. H. Sherritt
Castle
Gaetano Aino
Hillsville
Julia S. Miller
Mahoning Township
A. C. Miller
Admr
Edenburg
E. F. G. Harper
City of
Miller’s
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