Posse hunts tramp murderers after Chenango farmer slain
In Norwich New York on August 27 tramps killed Eldridge Davis, a well to do farmer, in a West Bainbridge field. Sheriff Beardsley leads a posse with over two hundred men guarding crossroads and woods while farmers join the search for the assassins. Davis was found with three bullet wounds to the skull and one to the abdomen. a revolver taken from a nearby robbed farm house lay nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
N. Y
Eldridge Davis
West Bainbridge
Chenango County
Beardsley
Davis
Feast of St. Vitus celebrated in New Castle
An Italian celebration on September 14 honors the patron saint of Baja Latina C iti. The St. Vitus church program includes bands, a parade, a church service by Father De Mita, special addresses, and decorative lights on South Jefferson Street followed by a fireworks display. A committee of Stundl, Lamucca, Faelli, Cunti, Detomasa, Farone and Zinocci oversees planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vitus
New Castle
Baja Latina
St. Vitus’ Church
Father de Mita
South Jefferson Street
Messrs
Frank Stundl
Antonio Lamucca
Nicholas Faelli
Joseph Cunti
Joseph Detomasa
Henry Farone
Joe Zinocci
Street Car Union Dashes Gompers Fund Drive
Samuel Gompers head of the AFL faced a frost at a city street car workers meeting when his appeal for funds to aid William Jennings Bryan was rejected. The crowd, including Republicans, Democrats, and Socialists, voiced swift opposition and the letter met a decisive death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
Street Railway Men’s Union
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Bryan
Nebraska
Sammie
Sam
Dormitory Fire in New Wilmington Promptly Extinguished
A blaze in the ladies dormitory on the hillside at New Wilmington was contained by those present before the fire department arrived. The fire started in the basement rubbish room and climbed the waste chute to the third floor, possibly from a lit match tossed into the shaft. No basement fire occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wilmington
Schute
Controversial Proposal Advocates Surgical Punishment
A colored professional urges sparing murderers by lynching and proposing surgical experiments on criminals at colleges. He claims greater good would come, citing examples for peers and improved conditions, but his argument targets blacks and the low class, and no legislature has pursued such a statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thas
A Necessary Law on Complicated Property Titles
A discussion notes that many people claim old records grant them title to valuable property. It cites cases in Philadelphia and Ebec Canada where papers and deeds are claimed to prove possession of assets like a city hall site. The piece argues a general law will reduce legal embassies by defending long-standing titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far West
Philadelphia
Ebec
Canada
How to Mark Streets in New Castle Towns
City council orders property owners to rebuild sidewalks citywide, with cement sidewalks marking street names at corners. The practice offers street publicity, guides pedestrians, and aids public convenience and land values, suggesting starting the street naming initiative now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
New
Advertising Proves Its Power on Summer Trips from New Castle
The article notes a rise in New Castle residents taking summer vacations to Canada and the St Lawrence route, surpassing trips to Atlantic City. It credits the News publicity campaign and planned touting expedition for boosting interest despite higher costs than seaside stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Canada
St. Lawrence River
Atlantic City
Hile
Komura Arrives to Take New Position in Tokyo
Baron Jutaro Komura, former Japanese ambassador to England, arrived in Tokyo to become foreign minister in War Minister Kerauchi's temporary government. Japan is negotiating with Britain on a suitable successor and seeks a British-acceptable candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Komura
United Press
Tokio
Baron Jutaro Ykomura
England
Kerauchi
Japan
Man in LaPorte murder case seeks habeas relief
Lamphere, indicted for the Belle Gunness murder, has prepared care in application for release on a writ of habeas corpus claiming insufficient evidence to hold him. Papers will be filed in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Laporte
Ind
Belle Gunness
Lamphere
Hints and Dints When Corn Is King
A collection of quirky phrases notes rural life and fair weather talk. It mentions corn on the platter, roastin ears, price boosts, fake acts at fairs, and playful jests about angels and doughnuts in a humorous local-news voice.
Noise and despair linger in scattered news items
A St Louis boilermaker lost his job and killed himself over hearing trouble. A Philadelphia man tried to drown himself in Atlantic City after tasting the water. A Paris newspaper prints on poison paper to kill flies, while paste jewels fascinate the eastern upper crust. Chewton brewery sits under sheriff, and talk of crime, satire, and social tastes threads through local chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Billy Bryan
Paris
Freeport marks Lincoln Douglas free port debate anniversary
The semi centennial of the famous Freeport free port debate between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas was celebrated at Freeport Illinois today. Friends of Governor Hughes rejected claims that Tuesday’s primaries reflected sentiment against him. Earl Irye declared plans to take his hazing case to Army heads in Washington after being denied redress by Lieutenant Commander Eberle of the training ship Pensacola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Port
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
Freeport
Ill
Hughes
Eberle
Pensacola
Earl Irye
Washington
Marriage Licenses Granted in New Castle and Nearby
New Castle Rose McWilliams and Edenbure Joseph Bisk received licenses. Ellwood couple Katie Fleisher and another Ellwood partner listed, indicating additional licenses issued in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Rose McWilliams
Edenbure
Joseph Bisk
Ellwood
Katie Fleisher
Deaths of the Day W S Crawford Dead at 62 in New Bedford
W S Crawford, a longtime resident of Indian Run and later New Bedford, died Wednesday night after a summer illness. He was a farmer and horse dealer who once oil-hunted in Texas. Survived by his wife and children Della, Jessie, Nellie, Harry, and W S Jr. Funeral Friday at his home with Belmont Cemetery interment in Youngstown beside his first wife. He served in the Methodist church throughout his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Crawford
New Bedford
Belmont Cemetery
Youngstown
Louisa Lacey
J. Crawford
Venango County
Indian Run
Mercer County
Texas
Lawrence County
Lowellville
Della
Edwin McCormick
Jessie
Stern Eckleberger
Jackson Center
Nellie
Death notices for Brenley Richards and Mrs Shehy
Brenley Richards a fourteen year old immigrant from Wales died after a week long illness of anaemia. He lived at 138 Reynolds Street Fifth Ward and worked at a tin mill. Funeral is Saturday at 2 pm at his parents home with interment at Oak Park cemetery. He is survived by his parents and five siblings. Mrs Louisa Zedaker Shehy died at her Lowellville home after six months with tuberculosis. She was 81 born in New Bedford and survived by her husband two children and several brothers and sisters. Funeral is Saturday at 10 am from her Lowellville home with burial in Hopewell cemetery New Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenley Richards
Richard Richards
Reynolds Street
Fifth Ward
Wales
Brenley
Oak Park Cemetery
Welch Congregational
Trevor
Theodore
Stanley
Lillian
Philip Wink
Thomas Shehy
Lowellville
Louisa Zedaker Shehy
New Bedford
Louisa Zedaker
Nellie
Juliana
C. M
John
Charles
Frank
Sam
Homestead
Will Black
Youngstown
John Lehman
Con Stough
Sharon
Hopewell Cemetery
New Bedford guests join Matthews reunion and church services
New Bedford residents visit Highland avenue while many attend the Matthews family reunion at John Matthews home stop 82 A on Sharon car line. Sunday services will be held at United Presbyterian 11180 and at 3 pm Methodist with Rev Skinner and Rev Paul preaching in morning.
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R. L. McNabb
Florence and
Ruby
Highland Avenue
New Bedford
Sade Cozad
Matthews
John Matthews
Sharon
United Presbyterian
H, G, Boyd
Astor
Methodist
W, Skinner
Presbyterian
Paul
Local people at the Butler fair
New Castle and Lawrence county residents visited the Butler fair yesterday. Dorset and Shropshire prizes went to S. Shaffer of New Castle, who also captured the sweepstakes. Attendees included Jess Miller, James Jackamo, John Stewart, James Robinson, William Jenkins, John Davis, Chauncey Davis, W. J. Emery, George Kneram, Jake McCracken, Sidney Allison, Henry McCracken, Alfred Eppinger and William McConnell. Races feature noted horses and strong attendance is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Lawrence County
S. Shaffer
Dorset
Shropshire
Burglar Entered New Castle Camp
A burglar invaded the Doolittle Camping club camp before 4 am on Wednesday. Ed Connery and Almon Shaffer, two New Castle youths, pursued the intruder after he rifled the camp commissary and fired two shots as he fled, with valuables reportedly packed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doolittle Camping Club
New Castle
Ed Connery
Almon Shaffer
Piano Tuning by Jos Ritter Next Week in Pittsburg
Jos Ritter, a piano tuner from Pittsburg, will be here next week. Leave orders at Metzler's store, 52.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Ritter
Pittsburg
Metzler's
Beautiful Mair Ad Puffs Parisian Sage Hair Restorer
An advertisement extols Parisian Sage as a cure for dandruff and hair loss. It touts Miss Tillie Root of Webster New York as proof of the product’s promise, claims guaranteed benefits, and notes Geo W Clutton as the local seller in Buttulo and direct sale options from Giroux Mfg Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Root
Webster
N. Y
Miss Root
Geo. W. Clutton
Giroux Mfg
Social guest list and local visits populate city scene
Miss Ada Kerr of Chestnut street visits in Butler while Mrs. Margaret Reese greets relatives in Pittsburg street. Ada Willener returns from Sharon and Miss Julia Campbell stays with Mrs. Crane on Chestnut street. Visitors include G N May family in Wilkinsburg, Sankey family from Kittanning, and Miss Ralinda James from Bellaire. Vendors from West Middlesex and Pulaski hold annual outing at Cascade park with 500 plus travelers arriving by special train. John A. Smith of Washington spends vacation with North Jefferson relatives after graduating law school and joining the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Kerr
Chestnut Street
Butler
M. Bentley
Franklin
Ada Willener
Agnew Street
Ha&s
Sharon
Margaret Reese
Girard
D. D. Thomas
Pittsburg Street
C. B. Brooks
Earl
Huron Avenue
Enon Valley
Julia Campbell
McKeesport
James Eagan
Young Street
J. Ed McWilliams
George Alfred
St . Charles
New Polladelstie
Bessie Gailey
Mercer Street
Stoneboro
Clara Stevens
West Side
Pittsburg
Oil City
West Middlesex
Pulaski
Cascade Park
New Castle
Springfield Riot Echoes of Today
Springfield Illinois August 27 The excitement from the sensational death by self destruction of Mrs Kate Howard leader of the mob in rioting after her indictment for the murder of Scott Burton has abated today Authorities remain vigilant fearing fresh trouble as state troops have withdrawn and the incident lingers in public memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Kate Howard
Scott Burton
Lilley Wins Out for Governorship in Nutmeg State
In New Haven on August 27 the GOP battle for governor narrowed as Lilley gains 14 delegates at six town caucuses, bringing him closer to a majority at the state convention and edging toward the nomination over Woodruff and Lake. The New Haven Courier Journal, Lilley’s harshest foe, now concedes he needs 11 delegates for a majority and signals his likely nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
George L. Lilley
Woodruff
Lake
Lilley
New Haven Courier- Journal
Safe crack ers dynamite safe near Pittsburg
Safe crackers blew the Federal Supply company safe at Large near Pittsburg Pennsylvania early today. A armed posse hunted for them but found no trace. The loot was not tied down, but authorities believed they obtained at least 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Safebiowera
Federal Supply Company
Washboilers Make Good Drums Says Anty Drudge
An old newspaper item promotes washing light summer clothes with Fels Naptha in cold or lukewarm water to protect delicate fibers and ease the wash. It emphasizes no boiling or hard rubbing and notes gentler hands and facial comfort for the laundress as key benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anty Drudge
Bobbie
Ellis Won't Leave Ohio Till Winter
Columbus Ohio August 27 The Ohio attorney generalship remains unsettled as Wade H Ellis accepts a U S appointment and may delay resignation until after the election If he quits early Governor Harris could appoint A G Denman The South Side W C T U meets Friday at 7 30 pm with Mrs Evans to elect officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Columbus O
Washington
Wade H. Ellis
Ohio
United States
Ellis
Harris
A. G. Denman
D. Evans
Mill Street
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Mel White
Grove City
John Dittman
W. W. Cox
Joseph Smith
Illnois
John Wright
Jessie Francis
Raymond Slack
Chewton
Patterson Stationery CO
East Washington Street
W. 8S. Crawford
Mair
John A. Smith
Washington, D. C
J. G. Smith
North Jefferson Street
Springfield Riot
Echoes OF Today
Anty
Drudge
Alaska Packers Association
San Francico
California
John Lynch
Moving Pictures
Acmesc Theatre
Adies
Lafranco
Brett
D.R. Bollard
Union Bakers Label
Gaastenn
A. G. Crawford
Andi Ave
A. Vincent Cunningham
Zelienople
Leagure Avenue
Delaware Avenue
Leasure Avenue
Crowl Bros
North Walnut Street
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