Two Bad Check Artists Arrested on Washington Street
Two men identified as John Elwood and John Shank, American nationals, were arrested by Officer Thomas Lynch on Washington Street after attempting to pass counterfeit or worthless checks. They admitted to matches of similar activity in Sharon and were tracked from loitering to business visits before capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Elwood
John Shank
Washington Street
Thomas Lynch
Palice
Merchanta of
Sharon
Lynch
Ellwood
Harry Rabinovitz
Washloxton Street
Elwood
Shank
Norman Ehrlich
Joseph Ehrlich & Company
Scotch Woolen Mills
Shunk
Streat
Ckk
McDowell National Banks of
Citizen's National Bank of
New Castle
Hotal
Lynen
Coffee Pot Ignites House Fire Alarm Raised
George Gram of 118 North Mill left the coffee pot burning on the stove and departed. Neighbors saw smoke from the house and the alarm system functioned as firefighters discovered the blaze stemmed from burned coffee contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gram
North Mill
Gar
Missing Boy John Paul Reported From Washington Street
A 15 year old named John Paul from 1221 East Washington street is missing since 2 p m Wednesday. He left home without a note to visit a moving picture show on Long Avenue, according to a police report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Paul
East Washington Street
Long Avenue
What Did You See on South Mercer Street
A fragmentary report items a kid in bedroom slippers on South Mercer Street, three Indies window-shopping at 2 pm, Walter dropping a tray of glassware and picking shards with a dustpan. An auto exhibitor shows a new rural school bus body for hauling children. A downtown manager swats flies in a morning setting. A railroader has a silver watch repaired at a jewelry store. A tot picks flowers at Cascade Park.
Outing Plans for Y M C A Summer Camp Trip
Plans for a two day trip to the Y M C A camp are complete. Twelve to sixteen boys will hike to the site this afternoon under supervisor John Leonard and boys' work director C S Goodwin. They will sleep in pup tents, cook meals at an open hearth, and enjoy swimming and games before returning Saturday.
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Slipbery
North Street
Jobn Leonard
C. S. Goodwin
Lewis Declares Only Operators Can Avert Strike
The article reports Lewis stating only operators can avert a strike by mine workers in the anthracite region. He says negotiations depend on a positive reply, or else talks are futile. A sub-scale committee prepares for possible suspension while the Roosevelt era anthracite board scheduled to meet.
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Lewis
Uhi
Anthracite Board of Conciliaion
Roosevelt Commission
Minera Union
Lewla
Amerman
Uhl
Gearney
Gas Company Officials Plan New Supply Here
West Virginia gas supply will be supplemented in New Castle by a new line connecting Slippery Rack to the city. Construction starts immediately with pipe and equipment purchased to ensure winter service. Leaders include T. B. Gregory, E. J. Bean, J. D. Mulford, D. B. McCune, and Joseph B. Campbell.
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West Virginia
New Castle
Waa
Gregory
Bas Company
Manufactures Light and Heat Company
T. B. Gregory
E. J. Bean
J.D. Mulford
D. B. McCune
The
Natural Gas Co
Joseph B. Campbell
Crow Patrol Wins Signaling Contest In Croton Troop 5
Crow Patrol of Croton Boy Scout Troop 5 won the signaling contest at the weekly meeting held at the Croton school headquarters. Eagle Patrol finished second. Stag Patrol third. Pine Tree Patrol fourth. A second signaling contest will be held next session. sixty cents was turned in for the Camping Fund. Sixty-two scouts and visitors attended including 12 Daniel Boone Scouts and Assistant Scoutmaster George Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow Patrol
Croton
Boy Scout Troop 5
Croton School
Eagle Patrol
Arthur ‘Lattavo
Flying Eagle Patrol
Daniel Boone
George Ward
Ralph F. Davis
Former Baseball President Powers Dies at 51
Patrick Thomas Powers, former president of the old Eastern Nation League, died at his summer home in Belmar aged 51 after a long illness. Powers was a well known figure in baseball circles for many years and led the league through several seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internatonal News Service
Belmar
Patrick Thomas Powers
Old Eastern Nation
League
Pat Powers
Ohio Supreme Court Justice Ethics Comment Sparks Debate
The document quotes Marshall criticizing Darrow and urging respect for courts. A judge faced contempt citations and offered a humble apology as Marshall argued the public statement shows courts as cockpits where lawyers meet. The piece calls for better understanding of judicial process among young practitioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Darrow
Ohio
Paving Held Up by Contractor Carbing Delay
A curbstone project on West Wallace avenues is stalled due to the contractor's inability to obtain carbing materials. Officials stated today that procurement issues are delaying completion and may affect the renovation timetable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curbstone West Wallace
Local Golfers Triumph in Grove City Matchup
New Castle Field club and Grove City Country club played 20 players in a matched team event at Grove City course. New Castle won 33 to 44, with standout 15 year old George Trainor defeating an older foe 14 to 4. Various players from both sides are listed with scores, reflecting a closely contested but decisive local victory.
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New Castle Field Club
Grove City Country Club
Jin
Grove City Golf Sporss
New Castle
Grave City
Grove City
George Trainor
New Castle Carruther
Graham
Gillilana
Campbell Lampeess
Kelly
G. Long
Firmassens
Garland
Qu Ackers
Lee
DB Leng
Bastrasgs
Smilin
Rengle
Taylor v
Eaa
Burrowe
Emier
Stitzinger
Buroie Matthews
McKay Howe
Thomas McLure
Pollock
Gordon Campbeld
Trainor
Clark
McKinley
Montey Warthington
Thom
Morehead
Rotat
Deaths Of The Day Mrs Josephine Porter Walker
Mrs Josephine Porter Walker aged 76 died suddenly Wednesday at 4 pm at her New Bedford home. A member of New Bedford United Presbyterian Church she leaves one daughter Jessie Walker and a brother Darlington Porter. Funeral at 2 pm from New Bedford U P Church with Rev Clark in charge. Interment Evergreen cemetery. Also noted are notices for Mrs Anna Fidge in Pittsburgh and other funeral items with multiple obituaries and public notices.
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Josephine Porter Walker
Andrew M. Waller
New Bedford
Walker
Bedford U. P
Clark
Evergreen Cemetery
Anna
Fidge
Anna Wi. Pidge
Pittsburgh
Shenango Valley Hospital
California
Emma C. Walsh
Los Angeles
George H. Hill
Grant I Aull
Order of Eastern Star
Campbell Undertaking
Allegheny Cemetery
Armstrong
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Mra. Viney E. Ross
Viney E. Ross
J. C. Rosa
North
Shenango Street
Ross
First Presbyterian Church
Rebecca Lodge
Bett J. Ross
Wellsville
Pennsylvania Railroad Picnic At Park Crowded With Festivities
A Pennsylvania Railroad outing at the park drew a large crowd with gatherings in the grove, food and beverages supplied, and a search for the oldest attendee won by W. E. Perry, 74. Various athletic events followed including sprints, dances, and contests, with prizes awarded to several participants and hundreds riding back to their homes along the Blue Ridge division.
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W. EB. Perry
Pennsylvania Railroad System
Parry
Holliday
L. M. Wilkinson
Cli Fenton
Frank Coen
Picmixers
Robert Hamilton
Tony Mate
Nelson Ceartosa
Madeline Bunnell
Weida Robingan
Stout
D. B. Potter
Jack Weddell
J.W. McCreary
J. C. Watson
Clara Cowan
W. T. Jones
Mervyne Johna
John Allwine
Modeling Bunnell
Edna Brown
H, Eb, McCay
R. F. Blair
Transportation Department
Rainbow Terrace
Limusig
P. R. MT
B.R. A
M. ©. Leonard
H. 8. Gillespie
John E. Dye
M. Whingon
Doart
W. M. Johns
M. J. Paris
G. L
Rose
Pascoe
Pennsylvania
Railroad
F. RR
B. G. Broddart
Frank J. Middleton
Fredd Kerr
L. Lloyd
C. H H. Tuees
Dr Herron To Speak In Trinity Church
Dr Joseph EH Herron of Cincinnati and former rector of Trinity Episcopal church will speak Sunday at 11 o'clock in Trinity church New Castle. He is well known locally and a large attendance is expected. Dr Herron and his wife will be guests of his sister Mrs Mary Wait of North Mercer street during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph EH. Herron
Cincinnati
Trinity Episcopal Church
New Castle
Trinity
Children Start Small Home Fire With Matches
Children playing with matches caused a minor fire at Thomas Kahl's cellar at 133 Hillcrest Avenue around 9 0 clock. A basket of paper burned but no damage reported. Firefighters were summoned from box 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Kahl
Hillcrest Avenue
Mother’s Friend Promises Easier Childbirth for Mothers
An advertisement touts the remedy Mother’s Friend as a safe aid for expectant mothers. It presents testimonials from Mrs. C. J. Hartman of Scranton and others who claim easier labors with two children and no doctor required. Readers are urged to contact Bradford Regulator Co. in Atlanta, IA for a free illustrated booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Hartman
Scranton
Ian
Radfield Regglator Co
Adlanty
Pennsylvania
Lawrence County
Emery
Wilhelmina Noss Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Misa Wilhelmina Naya of 438 Winter Avenue, a popular member of New Castle High School class of ’25, underwent an appendicitis operation Wednesday at Shenango Valley Hospital and is reported to be doing as well as can be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Wilhelmina Naya
Winter Avenue
New Castle High School
Shenango Valley Hospital
Forty Believed Dead As Floods Sweep Over Japan
Tokyo reports indicate about 40 people dead as floods and landslides hit Japan. Several mountain villages are reported wiped out and Yokohama faces a water shortage due to damage to a major reservoir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Bulletiny Diplernational News Service
Tokyo
Yokohama
Los Angeles Dentist’s Suicide Shocks Prison World
A Los Angeles dentist, Dr. Young, hanged himself in jail after a period of nervous strain linked to his wife’s death and a trial. He twisted a stick around a wire, half sitting on his cot, and died with his mouth open in a cold expression. Jailers and inmates noted his restless state and reports of indigestion and a choking sensation before his death.
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Young
Dr. Young
Det
Oscar Mehler
Mehler
Dentist Confesses To Killing Third Wife In Cistern
Los Angeles August 27. Dr Thomas W Young confessed after detectives tailed him to Beverly Glen cabin. He said he drugged and suffocated his third wife M Grace Grogan Young, dumped her body in a cistern and cemented it over with help from his stepson Howard Grogan Jr. The case involved private detectives and district attorney investigations.
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Mabel Young
Picburgh
Bir Trist
Case
Los Angeles
Thomas W. Young
Grace Grogan
Patrick Grogen, Sr
California
Maren
F. W. Trant
Young
Earle Hunt
Dr. Young
Bta di Feedom
Beverly Glen
Price
Charles Patrick Grogan, Jr
Grogan Missions
Howard Young Grogan
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Ohio Supreme Court Justice
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Miriam Chanter Order of Eastern Star
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New Castie
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John EZ. Fee
Burgesa
Ellwood City
Ben G. Bwidek
Ward
Elder Bryan
Orville Brown
New Castle Tepublican
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New Castia
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BR A. Rodgers
Seog Mireetar
Frank Fateos
Ward Repubican
T. A. XO. McConrey
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Ricrard
Ixalonger
Nesharnoak Ave
Paigo One
F. G. Berean
Jessig Gere
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Mahle Huffman
Lorgin Cox
Dr. Herron
Trinity Church
Wilhelmina Noss
Tom Sawyer
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