Taft Praises Ohio Veterans in Brief Athens Speech
William H. Taft spoke briefly at a veterans reunion in Athens Ohio praising Ohioans who served in the Civil and Spanish wars. He highlighted the equal credit due to those who died or suffered illness in the Philippines and stressed duty to country and self government.
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Athens
William H. Taft
Taft
Charles H. Grosvenor
Toledo
Middle Bass Island
Ohio
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Men Arrested Over Missing Household Goods
Mrs. Sorka Gegic accuses John Alduk and Marka Meteta of Preston Avenue of larceny by bailee for taking her household goods loaded on a freight car bound for West Virginia. Gegic had planned to move to West Virginia but returned. a hearing will be held later.
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John Alduk
Marka Meteta
Preston Avenue
Nat Williams
Sorka Gegic
West Virginia
Recruits Scarce at Pittsburg Street Recruiting Office
The United States recruiting office on Pittsburg Street has operated two months with only four recruits secured. Many applicants were rejected due to failing the required examination.
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United States Recruiting Office
Pittsburg Street
Grove City Set for Big Celebration on September 7 8
Italians of Grove City and vicinity plan a major celebration at that place on September 7 and 8. About 2,000 visitors from New Castle and other parts of Western Pennsylvania are expected to attend.
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Grove City
New Castle
Pennsylvania
Voters Register on Next Tuesday
Next Tuesday marks the first day for voters to register for the coming election. Polls stay open nearly all day and into the evening. Each voter must bring tax receipts. Everyone must register this year regardless of last year’s status. The next registration days are September 15 and October 17.
Wife Declines to Testify in Hoovers Trial Over Ford Killing
Mrs. Joseph Hoover, in Bordentown New Jersey, refuses to admit charges and vows not to betray her husband. She cites protection of her honor as she references the Thaw and Hains trials and discusses the murder of Edward Ford amid a courtroom standoff.
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United Press
Bordentown
N. J
Joseph Hoover
Edward Ford
Mt. Holly
Ford
Drunken Ring Deaths Lead to Official Firings in Rodar
In Rodar, Lisbon, authorities are suspended for permitting drunk amateur bull fighters to enter the arena. A bull killed two, mortally wounded three, and injured a dozen others after a banquet left them intoxicated. The incident spurred a fuller probe and likely removal of officials in disgrace.
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United Press
Lisbon
Rodar
Fire Breaks Out In Baltic Cargo At New York Dock
Fire discovered in the cargo of the White Star liner Baltic at pier 49. Stevedores left the ship after unloading. watchmen found smoke, and fire crews fought the blaze. The fire burned for some time before discovery and caused heavy losses.
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Baltic
United Press
New York
Pier 49
City Department
Logan Leaves on New Clue to Murderers
County Detective Logan rushed out of the city on Friday evening following a clue that promises to arrest Raphael Collache and his brothers for the murder of Frank Gillette in Hillsville. District Attorney Young expects a breakthrough soon, though no definite arrests had been made at press time.
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Logan
Raphael Collache
Frank ‘Gillette
Hillsville
Young
City Hospital
Woodruff
Baltimore
Roberts
Atlantic City
Williams
Con
Franklin Delegates Elected for State Retail Meeting
At a Business Men's Exchange meeting in Franklin Pennsylvania delegates were chosen to represent the local exchange at the Retail Merchants Association of Pennsylvania convention in New Castle on September 1 to 3. The elected delegates are George W. Feldman Peter Anderson August Young Samuel Maitland Ed Leach Charles Reisinger H A McClimans M M Sutton and Nathan Evans.
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Franklin
Business Men's Exchange
Retail Merchants’ Association of Pennsylvania
New Castle
George W. Feldman
Peter Anderson
August Young
Samuel Maitland
Ed Leach
Charles Reisinger
H. A. McClimans
M. M. Sutton
Nathan Evans
Soldiers head to Toledo for national G. A. R. encampment
Colonel Levi C. Brinton, Joseph Trax, Kirk Kirkpatrick and others depart Sunday for Toledo to attend the national G. A. R. encampment. A second group from New Castle and Lawrence County leaves Monday. Joe Trax shipped his cannon this morning which ensures a successful encampment.
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Collnel Levi C. Brinton
Joseph Trax
Kirk Kirkpatrick
Toledo
New Castle
Lawrence County
Joe Trax
Col Oscar L Jackson to Attend Reunion in Toledo
Col Oscar L. Jackson of North Mer cer street will attend the annual reunion of General Fuller's command next Tuesday in the Toledo court house. He will respond to the welcome address delivered by Rathbun Fuller, son of General Fuller.
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Oscar L. Jackson
North Mercer Street
Dorando Breaks Leg After Fall From Bicycle
Pietro Dorando, the 1908 Marathon winner who was disqualified for assistance, fractured his right leg in a fall while riding from Parma to Salsomaggiore after an automobile driven by wrestler Raievitch caused a dust cloud. He was taken to Parma for treatment and his athletic career is ended.
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United Press
Milan
Pietro Dorando
Olympiac
Dorando
Parma
Salsomaggiore
Raievitch
Salsomagaiore
Ferdinand Earle Uses Gun To Fend Off Reporters
Ferdinand Pinney Earle, now reconciled with his wife, refused interviews and used a gun to threaten reporters. He fled into a house, then climbed to a tent where a guard dog was set to deter intruders as photographers were kept away from the residence in Goshen New York.
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Ferdy Earle
United Press
Goshen
N. Y
Ferdinand Pinney Earle
Earle
Black Hand Murders Italian Barber After Threats
Chicago report says Michael Diapiunto, a noted Italian barber and shop proprietor, was shot dead in his shop at 8 a.m. after receiving two black hand letters demanding money and threats of killing. A stranger burst in, killed him, and fled.
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United Press
Chicago
Michael Diapiunto
Diapiunto
Diapianto
Nearly 500 marriage proposals for Duluth woman
Mrs. Anna Rowe, in line for the Fon du Lac reservation opening on September 15, has received nearly 500 marriage proposals after papers misidentified her as unmarried. Her husband is noted as enjoying his wife’s popularity amid the confusion.
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Duluth
Minn
Anna Rowe
Fon du Lac
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Cox-Robinson Cases Target Settlement in Pulaski Township
District Attorney Young says the Cox-Robinson trouble in Pulaski township may be settled soon though cross suits have led to both parties being held for court. The dispute arose after an alleged assault during a walk with Robinson's daughter. The case cannot be settled out of court.
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Pulaski Township
Cox
Robinson
Young
Indictments Drawn Ahead of September Grand Jury
District Attorney Young has completed the drawing of 46 indictments to be presented to the grand jury during the week beginning September 7. It is probable there will be enough others to bring the total to 60 by court convenes.
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Young
What'll We Do With the City's Money
Fragmentary note on city finances hints at budget questions. The readable text mentions money and management, with no clear plan or official statement.
City Debates Bank Depository Policy With Bonding Firm
New Castle finance committee and City Treasurer Duff clash with United States Fidelity and Guaranty over city funds. Duff faces possible bond withdrawal if banks fail to accept indemnity guarantees, while council resists designating any single depository.
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City
New Castle
Duff
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company of
Baltimore
James A. Gardner
Charles C. Duff
Guaranty Company
C. A. Smiley
Pittsburg
New Castle Granted O. P. Baseball Franchise
Ralph Read reports the O P Baseball league awarded the New Castle Athletic Club the franchise after a $1 500 guarantee. The previous New Castle baseball club forfeited due to payroll failures. Personnel to be announced Monday, with no full organization yet.
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Ralph Read
Morton
O. & P. Baseball League
New Castle
New Castle Athletic Club
New Castle “Athletic Club
Growing Opinion Shift on Roberts Shooting Case
Reports from Atlantic City indicate Charles B. Roberts may die within hours as physicians note a worsening condition. New statements by Mrs. Williams raise questions about whether jealousy or robbery triggered the attack, with police pursuing a suspect in Baltimore and Williams under close scrutiny.
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United Press
Atlantic City
N. J
Charles B. Roberts
Baltimore
W. G. S. Williams
Woodruff
C. B. Roberts
Mrs. Williams
New York
Kron Prinzessen
Williams
H. Cavendish Darrell
Mr. Darrel
Mr. Williams
Long Green Valley
Satur Williams
Banks Declined City Bond Indemnity for Depository
The discussion centers on whether banks should provide indemnity bonds for the city treasurer’s depositories. Banks refuse to guarantee funds with directors’ personal guarantees, citing risk to their institutions. Council debates potential liability and whether the city should designate a depository without bank guarantees, with continued argument noted.
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James A. Gardner
Mr. Smiley
Duff
Woman seeks possession of her Fourth Ward house
Martha A. McChesney by attorney R L Wallace sues Mary E Sweinsburg to recover possession of a Fourth ward residence. The claim states rent was 108 dollars per year and the defendant is one month in arrears and has refused to pay.
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Martha A. McChesney
R. L. Wallace
Mary E. Sweinsburg
Fourth Ward
Fifth Ward Youth Breaks Collar Bone During Ball Game
Fri day afternoon a 14 year old Frey Lewis of Hamilton street fell during a ball game in the southern city area and broke his collar bone. The injury is painful.
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Frey Lewis
Hamilton Street
Archduke Henry Ferdinand Demands Money From Debt Hapsburg
In Vienna Archduke Henry Ferdinand of the Tuscany line demanded 1,000,000 kronen to pay debts and threatened suicide. Emperor Francis Joseph slapped him in the ear in response, then announced the incident as punishment. The court ordered the archduke not to send funds for debts caused by dissipation.
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United Press
Vienna
Archduke Henry Ferdinand
Tuscany
Hapsburgs
Francis Joseph
Milk Dealers Plan Price Increase to 8 Cents a Quart
The Milk Dealers Association voted to raise milk price to eight cents per quart effective September 1. Nonmembers of the association will keep current prices.
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Milk Dealers’ Association
Flood Devastates Folsom New Mexico With Toll Rising
Eight more bodies were found after a flood eight feet deep swept through Folsom causing widespread ruin. The known dead totaled 23 with fears of 46, as relief teams search wreckage and downstream areas for survivors and missing persons. Food shortages and damaged railroad access complicate aid as ranchers haul supplies by wagon from Des Moines New Mexico.
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United Press
EL Paso
Tex
Folsom
N. M
Cimarron River
Des Moines
Cimarron
Daniel Wilder Convicted in Pithole Robbery Case
Daniel Wilder was found guilty as an accessory before the fact in the Eliza Copeland robbery at Pithole last June. Frank Barnes and Claire Breckenridge had already confessed, and Wilder’s denial during the trial drew skepticism, despite Ruth’s claim Wilder killed City Treasurer John Blevins.
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Daniel Wilder
Franklin Friday
Eliza Copeland
Pithole
Frank Barnes
A. B. Ruth
Claire Breckenridge
Wilder
Ruth
John Blevins
Franklin
Burgess Offered a Good Y M C A Position
George Burgess resigned as city Y M C A secretary and was offered a state secretaryship with a $2000 annual salary plus travel expenses. He declined to quit Y M C A work and enter business.
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George Burgess
A. F. Hoffsoner
Burgess
Nose Broken in Rock Point Game Injury
John Speer of Johnson Avenue was struck by a ball during a game at Rock Point on Thursday and had his nose broken.
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Rock Point
John Speer
Johnson Avenue
Flag Drop At The News Outing Race Tonight
Tonight at 10 o clock the final count closes this keen St Lawrence River outing contest. Twelve young ladies are to be rewarded. many will fall short. All votes must be in The News office by 10 to allow checking and verification before the judges declare winners.
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Jesus
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Butler
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Cox-Robinson
Mira
Smiley
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Long Green
P. K. Fike
Gardner
Fike
Fifth Ward
Francis Joseph Re
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