Chicago Police Guard Chinatown Amid Tong Feud Threat
Police patrols in Chicago's Chinatown were heightened to prevent a possible war between On Leong and Hip Sing Tongs after federal raids closed twelve opium dens. Col. Will Gray Beach and three agents were released on bonds, while sixteen On Leong members were arraigned and released.
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International News Service
Chicago
Chinatown
On Leong
Hip Sing Tongs
Will Gray Beach
On Leong Tong
Leong
Hip Sing
Beach
Col. Beach
Alonzo Baxter
H. B. Dietrich
Dennis J. O'Brien
Special Intelligence
Patrick Roche
U. S
Advertising Policy During Campaigns at New Castle News
The New Castle News invites candidate advertising but bans vilification and mudslinging. Open to reputable individuals and businesses, the policy prohibits ads intended to villify opponents. Signed by Fred L. Rentz, president, and Jacob F. Rentz, general manager.
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New Castle News
Lawrence County
The
the New Castle News
Fred L. Rentz
Decline To Lower Coal Freight Rates
Washington August 12 The Interstate Commerce Commission said it cannot find that current anthracite coal freight rates are excessive or unlawful and refused a horizontal rate cut. It argued such a reduction would deplete railroad revenue and harm credit amid an impending coal strike.
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International News Service
Washington
Intertate Commerce Commission
Low wages and high cost of living abroad report
A reporter describes stark conditions in Europe with farm laborers paid pennies and long hours, while visitors note expensive hotels and seasonal fruits. The piece cites lived experiences in Germany Austria Czecho Slovakia Roumania and cites a long list of named individuals.
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Roumania
Budapest
Stuttgart
Germany
America
Europe
Austria
Czecho-Slovakia
Mahoning School Opening Delayed by Bricklayers Contention
Mahoning school opening faces delay as bricklayers refuse to lay brick for the wall. The board says contractors acted in good faith by hiring New Castle workers, while bricklayers’ strike halts the project. The dispute traces to prior summer staffing and union tensions with the Trades and Labor Assembly denying any unfair listing.
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Mahoning School
New Castle
Trades and Labor Assembly
Reynolds Town School Reunion Minutes Reflect Nostalgia
Reynolds Town School Reunion records describe a long running gathering with Lyle G Emery William G Dunn F L Rentz and Mary Reynolds Gamble among officers. Judge Emery Rentz and Samuel W Bell offered remarks while Bell joked about age and future reunions. Attendees photographed then dined at Cascade Park. Registered guests included Charles McCandless Charles McCandless L P Gaston W C H Matthews S P Emery and others.
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Ada J. Newton
Ada Warnock Vance
A. Foster
Carman Smith Coryea
R P. Jelkson
Harry White
W. S. Randall
Frank Geiger
Scott Beverly Hamilton
Stella Skidmore Black
Martha McKarnes
Mary E. Agnew
Laura Warnock
Agnes Douds Kennedy
Mary Walker
Eliza Seamans Ball
Gladys Harlan
Laura N. Hill
Margaret Knobloch
Laura Newton Hile
Agnes McConnell McConaghy
Catherine Black
Mary EB. Walker Smeth
Port
Mathilde Hess Abbott
J. A. DeNormander
J. A. de Normander
O. P. H. Green
J. C. Wiggins
J. Parker Naugle
Thomas Platt
Lyle G. Emery
William G. Dunn
F. L. Rentz
W. T. Butz
Mary Reynolds Gamble
Snyder
Association
S. P. Emery
Samuel W. Bell
New Castle
Lawrence County
San Diego
Cal
Bell
Emery
Ald
Cascade Park
Trio held after waiter hurled from New York hotel window
Dr Joseph A Pauline known as Pauline the Mexican and two young actors Jack Phillips and Henry Case were arrested after waiter Trencher was tossed from Pauline s room during a dispute over a bill. The man fell nine stories and survived after crawling to the roof edge.
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Joseph A. Pauline
Pauline
Tuscarora
N. Y
Jack Phillips
Henry Case
Trencher
Bill
Treacher
Court Theatre
School Boy Admits Killing Professor In Conflicting Statements
A juvenile suspect named Jordan confessed to killing a professor after police disclosed he would not name himself until speaking with his father the sheriff said. He was arrested over a week ago on alleged shotgun sale charges and gave conflicting accounts about bloodstained clothing. An officer from Lodi, New York, is en route and, if Clawson’s body is not found, the boy plans to move the body to a roadside ditch near Jefferson City.
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Jordan
Here
Terrehaute
Ind
Lodi
N. Y
Clawson
Explosion Destroys Bakery and Damages Homes in Pa
An explosion at Union Baking in Parnassus triggered a heavy fire that consumed two bakery buildings and damaged three nearby residences. Early losses were estimated at $50,000 as firefighters from nearby towns battled the blaze amid low water pressure. Fire Chief Frank Shearer ordered an investigation.
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International News Service
Parnassus
Union Baking Company
Frank Shearer
Marriage Licenses Granted in Enon Valley and Nearby Areas
Myron Oswald Inboden and Rebecca Isabelle Dutch of Enon Valley tied their licenses with William Lippman of West Pittsburg and Elizabeth Denny of New Castle listed among marriages. The records note couples from Enon Valley, West Pittsburg and New Castle are authorized to wed.
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Myron Oswald Inboden
Enon Valley
Rebecca Isabelle Dutch
Fak & cc
Hnon Valley
William Lippman
West Pittsburg
Elizabeth Denny
New Castle
Major Reporter Defends Himself in Browning Office
In New York, August 12, Edward W Browning confronts a visiting reporter Herbert Mayer and a woman during a clash at his West 72nd Street office. A fight erupts as the woman, named Anne Rogiwits, punches Mayer, who retaliates and knocks out two of her teeth before authorities are notified. Browning witnesses the melee and ejects Mayer from the premises.
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International News Service
New York
Edward W. Browning
Browning
Herbert Mayer
West 72Nd St
Mary Louise Spas Browning
New York Mirror
Mayer
Anne Rogiwits
Dorothy Ellington Faces Fate in Murder Trial
San Francisco reports 17 year old Dorothy Ellingston on trial for her mother’s murder may know fate before week’s end. A one day jury selection set seven women and five men to hear evidence with defense and state aligning on timing. Prosecutor Harmon Skillen expects closing by nightfall. defense seeks two days. The girl appeared steadier, fainting episodes noted but she persisted through sessions. Defense plans to argue temporary insanity and the Jimmy Lamar killer story as central to defense.
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International News Service
San Francisco
Dorothy Ellingston
Dorothy
Harmon Skillen
Walter McGovern
Jimmy Lamar
Ellingston
Deaths Of The Day And Local Funeral Notices
Funeral services for Peter S. Reynolds were held at his residence near Eastbrook on Tuesday August 11 at 2 pm. Rev. Gilfillan of Plaingrove United Presbyterian church presided. pallbearers were relatives. interment in Brier Hill cemetery. William J. Broadbent Civil War veteran died at Sandusky Ohio. His body arrived in the city and was taken to his daughter Mrs. John A. Sitter’s home. Short funeral service scheduled for Friday August 14 at 2 pm in Fair Oaks cemetery, New Wilmington. Mrs. Jessie Ethel Wilson age 40 of Woodlawn Pa died at Beaver County Sanitarium after extended illness. funeral Friday August 14 at 2:30 pm from her parents’ home in Wampum. interment Clinton cemetery. Joseph Colick age 49 died at his Chewt on home. funeral Friday at 8 o’clock from St Monica’s church. burial Hoysdale cemetery. Luigi Montanaro aged ten months son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Montanaro died at home. funeral Thursday at 8:30 am from St Vitus church. interment St Vitus cemetery.
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Mr. Reynolds
Peter S. Reynolds
Eastbrook
Gilfillan
Plaingrove United
Mr. Broadbent
William J. Broadbent
Sandusky
L. E
John A. Sitter
Madison Avenue
Fair Oakes
New Wilmington
Broadbent
Pennsylvania Sixth Heavy Artillery
Jessie Ethel Wilson
Albert Wilson
Woodlawn
Beaver County Sanitarium
S. S. Book
Joseph Colick
Chewton
St. Monica's Church
Hoysdale Cemetery
Luigi Montanaro
Fred Montanaro
Pearson Street
Clara
Angelo
Anthony
Nicholas
Harry
Philomena
St. Vitus Church
St Vitus
Bills For Beer And Wine In Scott Home Divorce Suit
In Alpena Michigan on August 12, Mrs. Frank D. Scott testified in their divorce suit that bills for beer and wine from 1917 to prohibition were introduced by her, and recounted threats from Scott to ruin her reputation. She said she lost her prior employment due to publicity, and has been receiving $50 monthly alimony since December. Letters were read showing Scott arranged to limit publicity in Michigan.
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International News Service
Alpena Mich
Frank D. Scott
Detroit
Scott
Washington
Michigan
Wild Cat coal strike sparks gun battle in Zeigler turmoil
In Zeigler tensions flare as a Wild Cat coal strike leads to a raid on a miners hall. Reported Communist influence among 1100 miners sparks clashes, arrests follow for carrying concealed weapons and inciting a riot. Nearly a half century later a Nebraska graduate, Mrs. August Hagenow, earns a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
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Benton
Zeigler
Sheriff White
West Frankfort
Tll
University of Nebraska
August Hagenow
Langtry Texas town named after actress Langtry
A historical note recalls Lady de Bathe Mrs Langtry and her impact. It mentions Langtry Texas being named during her US tour by Canadian Roy Bean. The anecdote highlights enduring celebrity legacy and town naming in her honor.
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Langtry
Lady de Bathe
United States
Roy Bean
Texas
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J. C. Haus
J. McIntyre
J. L. McCaskey
Robert M. Hainer
Ed. E. Marshall
Jane B. Smith
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A. C. O'Donnell
Trio
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