Defendant claims damages in suit over wire mats
K. J. Hendricks filed an affidavit of defense against Glen Manufacturing of Ellwood City claiming the plaintiff owes him 15000 for loss of trade and asserting 422.80 in disputed wire mat charges plus 1500 owed to him. He says neglect by the company caused trade loss and includes cases alleging defective filling and late shipping by Glen Manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. J. Hendricks
Glen Manufacturing Company
Ellwood City
Hendricks
Thousand Islands outing described on The News voyage
A feature on a News outing trip to the Thousand Islands highlights scenic views from the R O steamers. The article praises daytime splendor and nighttime illumination, notes island estates, and mentions the Lachine Rapids and Victoria Bridge as part of the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thousand Islands
Nan
Kingston
Blackll
Lachine
Montreal
Grand Trunk Railroad
Victoria Bridge
Lawrence County
First Ward Property Owners Meeting on West Falls Street
Property holders in the First Ward gather to discuss opening West Falls street between Shenango and Elm. Meeting set for Thursday at 7:30 PM at John Britton’s home, 86 Elm Street, 29614.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ward
West Falls Street
Shenango
Elm
John Britton
Elm Street
New Castle Girl Wins Honors Abroad
Miss Agnes Parry of New Castle has graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in London with top honors after three terms of vocal study. She has won bronze, silver, and the academy title R A M plus highest commendations and will study advanced composition next year under Madame Larkcom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Parry
Fifth Ward
London
New Castle
Royal Academy of Music
Academy
Madame Larkcom
Miss Parry
John Price
South Jefferson Street
Three Pennsylvania constitution amendments proposed for vote
Three amendments advance from a legislature. They abolish spring elections, shift municipal and state elections to November on alternating years, extend terms for several offices, reduce primaries and registration, allow 10 percent debt instead of seven, and consolidate Philadelphia and Allegheny courts. Most amendments expect broad approval. debt clause faces some opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Allegheny
Quimby Case May Be Taken Higher
Charles Quimby, convicted of murdering his wife, may appeal to the superior court after sentencing. Attorney R. K. Aiken says no appeal before sentencing, with Judge Porter not expecting a Sept term sentence. Aiken may appeal after the sentence. Quimby's brother visited him as he remained despondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Quimby
R. K. Aiken
Porter
Quimby
Aiken
Plans for British waters yacht contest next year
United Press reports tentative plans for a 1930s style competition in British waters between American and English racing yachts. Morton Plant will send a 23 meter racer built from Herreshoff designs to represent America, aiming to recruit more American entrants. The Plant yacht would be the first strong American racing yacht to visit England since 1894's Valiant, with English interest rivaling Lipton’s America's Cup efforts.
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United Press
London
Morton Plant
Herreshoff
America
Plant
England
Sir Thomas Lipton
Youngs Good Work Shown By Bills
Jack Young earned payment for catching and disposing of roaming dogs. He submitted a $123 bill for 125 dead dogs caught in July, minus two redeemed, and a separate $8 bill for removing the bodies. The police committee approved the payment and more may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Young
Police Committee of Councils
Jack
No Mercantile Tax Bill Approved by Council
The ordinance repealing the mer cantile tax on merchants was returned to councils with a favorable recommendation. It was amended to take effect June 1, 1909 instead of February 1, 1909. The matter was not discussed and all councilmen saw the importance of the movement.
Wolfe Forced to Take a Vacation from Pitching
East Liverpool veteran statsman Barney Wolfe was ordered to rest due to a displaced ligament in his pitching arm. He resisted earlier, continuing to pitch while in pain as the team planned for doubleheaders. Wolfe has gone to Youngstown for treatment while Phillips adds Barker to the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Wolfe
East Liverpool
Bonesetter
Reese
Wolfe
Phillips
Barker
Youngstown
Machinists Convene in Youngstown District Conference
Delegates from Youngstown Niles Warren Alliance Canton Sharon and Ellwood City gathered in Youngstown to report on trade conditions. They expressed confidence in rising demand for workers and said orders were increasing across district shops. Conditions since the last meeting were described as much improved.
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Youngstown, O
The
Machinists’ Union
Youngstown
Niles
Warren
Alliance
Canton
Sharon
Ellwood City
Letter Carriers Prepare for Canton District Meeting
Youngstown branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers plans a large delegation to attend the Canton district meeting, with attendees from Canton Alliance Sharon Greenville New Castle Warren and Niles, set for the first Sunday next month.
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Youngstown
Maccabees’ Hall
National Association of Letter Carriers
Canton
Alliance
Sharon
Greenville
New Castle
Warren
Niles
Street Spitters Targeted in City Crusade
Health Officer McCandless placed notices on Fifth ward poles warning street spitters of penalties. The $5 fine reportedly deterred many offenders, with few arrests but a clearer curb as loafers avoided spitting. Ladies urge strict enforcement to keep streets clean and preserve public decency.
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McCandless
Fifth Ward
Westminster to begin year with large freshman class
Westminster College faces a strong start to the term as officials anticipate over 100 freshmen. Local and regional recruits from New Castle Sharon Youngstown Waynesboro and counties in Ohio and Pennsylvania are expected to enroll, with several named recruiters bringing dozens of students.
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New Wilmington
Westminster
J. C. Heinrich
New Castle
Sharon
Youngstown
New Castle High School
Wayen High School
D. C
Mill Workers Enjoy Summer Vacations
Tin mill workers in the city largely welcome time off with 30 of 50 mills down this week. Many take to fishing or camping along Slippery Rock to beat the heat while some stay near home to seek cooler spots. Workers express relief that summer shutdowns bring relief from the hot streets and mill heat.
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Fifth Ward
Eckles' High School Plan Sparks Board Debate
The school board debates rebuilding plans by architect Eckles after cutting seventeen rooms and considering another wing removal. Members weigh competition, bids, location, and cost while aiming to avoid over 200000 for building and grounds.
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Eckles
Sadler
Mr. Johns
Stitzinger
Mr. Gordon
Mr. Carson
RCES 82 DOS Financial Figure Cited in Update
An OCR fragment notes figures including 4,104,523.29 dollars linked to RCES 82 DOS and 642 as part of a financial update. No additional context or entities are readable.
Call for Practical High School Course Amid Ward School Shortage
Superintendent Kimes urged a one year practical high school course for students who must work after leaving ward schools. He noted current offerings include classical, Latin scientific, and commercial tracks, and proposed manual training to prepare youths for mechan ical work. The discussion ended without action.
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Sadler
Kimes
Massachusetts
Lockart
Prof. Dickson
Board elects Prof Ball to teach boro school 1908 09
The board unanimously elected Prof C F Ball to teach at the boro school for the 1908 09 term beginning the first Monday in September 1908. Charles Shultz returns to Oklahoma as telegraph operator for Standard Oil. his wife and daughter stay with C E Broadbent family until November.
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C. F. Ball
Charles Shultz
Oklahoma
Standard Oil Company
Helen
C. E. Broadbent
Neshannock
Frank McVey
Dairyman Mont Simpson Injured in Croton Ball Game
While playing ball in Croton Monday evening, Mont Simpson slipped while intercepting a runner and dislocated his right shoulder. The well known dairyman was hurt during the play.
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Croton
Mont Simpson
Services At Highland Church During Minister’s Absence
With Rev. R H Mulholland away on vacation services will be held each Sunday morning Rev R H Hood of Pittsburg will preach next Sunday The regular mid week prayer meeting will be held as usual.
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Great Town
Second United Presbyterian Church
Means’ Grove
Thomas G. Garnes
Fay Church
Albert Johnston
Jamestown
N. Y
Richard Phillips
Buffalo
Frederick McCrumb
New Castle
J. L. Sinclair
George Pasters
Joseph Howard
W. W. Waddington
Ella Waddington
J. J. Sharp
Muskingum County
Ohio
D. M. McCleland
Meadville
U. P
R. M. Russell
L. T. Thompson
New York
R. H. Mulholland
R. H. Hood
Pittsburg
New Democrat Candidate Named for State Legislature
Butler Aug 4 The Democratic committee on vacancies named Edwin W. Humphrey of Portersville for the legislature replacing Marion Henshaw who withdrew. Humphrey, Grove City College graduate, will seek the seat.
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Butler
Democratic Committee
Edwin W. Humphrey
Portersville
Marion Henshaw
Humphrey
Grove City College
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Medard
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New Bedford
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Richmond
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Carrollton
McCurdy
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Mabel Watson
F. H. Pierce
Fulton, N. Y
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Cascade Park
C. E. Elliott
Harlansburg
Prudence Williamson
Eckles’ High School
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Volant
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Wallace Potter
Harry Potter
Clarence Potter
J. Nelly
J. W. Graham
Ann Arbor
Mich
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James Allen
Cleveland
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Leesburg
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Edward Myers
Calvin McConnell
Mercer Street
H. J. Collins
Hannah Maxwell
Slippery Rock
George W. Collins
Plaingrove Township
Boro Council
Beaver Valley
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Hill
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Don Ved
R. S. McCulloch & CO
the National Bank OF Lawrence CO
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