Raids on Liquor Violators Arrest Fifteen in County
State police and local officials conducted coordinated raids last night, arresting fifteen for prohibition violations in New Castle, Bessemer, and Chewton. Bonded whiskey and gin were seized and taken to District Attorney George W. Muse. Hearings set before Aldermen Mantz Hamilton Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Bessemer
Chewton
George W. Muse
Elmer Leithiser
M. J. Young
J. H. Boyd
Edward Elder
T. F. Martin
Butler
District Attorney’s Office
John Doe
Alderman Mantz
Cooper
Hamilton
Governors Confer At Harrisburg On Reconstruction Welfare
Governors and governors elect from twenty seven states attend the twelfth annual conference in Harrisburg discussing housing industry courts state budgets and centralization of government. Utahs Governor says efficiency in production is the nations greatest need as reconstruction continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Harrisburg
William C. Sproul
Will Women Enter First Member Race For Council
The article notes the spring primary will nominate successors for two city council members J C Norris and P K Fike. It questions whether women will run for council positions while already listing women candidates for the school board. Local politics edge toward a lively spring primary with the possible impact of women voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. C. Norris
P. K. Fike
Fike
Department of Public Safety
Norris
Department of Parks and Property
Carnegie Christmas Treat to Draw 3000 to 4000 Kids
Clarence Miller of Carnegie Steel plans a large annual Christmas event in the auditorium. About 4000 youngsters are expected to receive tickets around December 15, with Miss May Martin and George Bechtel handling distribution. The plan includes two tons of candy and popcorn balls for each child, plus a massive Christmas tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Miller
Carnegie Steel Company
Carnegie
Miller
Miss May
Martin
George Bechtel
Miss Martin
Mr. Bechtel
General Blanco Rebels Strike Near Nuevo Laredo
News from San Antonio reports General Blanco’s rebels attacked near the border town of Nuevo Laredo by destroying three bridges on the Mexican National railway. DOJ agents raided homes of former Carranzista officers, seizing rebel documents and plans for an uprising against Obregon. Leaders named include Generals Lucia Glanco Ricardo Gonzales Alfred Ricaut Marciano Gonzales Antonio Maldonado and Leon J Taurel a French soldier of fortune. No arrests were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
San Antonio
Blanco
Nuevo Laredo
Laredo
Department of Justice
Carranzista
Obregon
Lucia Glanco
Ricardo Gonzales
Alfred Ricaut
Marciano Gonzales
Antonio Maldondo
Leon J. Taurel
Suits Filed to Foreclose Subscriptions for Stock
Twenty more suits against subscribers to the capital stock of the New Castle Agricultural Association were filed by Attorney R. L. Wallace before Alderman Mantz. It is alleged the subscribers did not pay for their stock. About thirty suits were recently pardoned as delinquents claimed lack of funds. The new suits will be heard soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Agricultural Association
R. L. Wallace
Mantz
Weather Says 44 Degrees as Rain Dampens Spirits
The excerpt notes a rainy day with a 44 degree reading and poses a reflective mood about personal weather and feelings. It has no clear events, names, or organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mercury
Bonds Taken From Messengers Of Keane Taylor Firm
Bonds valued at 467000 stolen Tuesday in front of Igoe Brothers office at 67 Metropolitan Avenue Brooklyn. Four bandits seized bonds from two Keane Taylor & Co. messengers. one was shot in the head. Of the total, 47000 worth were registered. Igoe Brothers linked to Newark factory and New York store. several Igoe siblings mentioned. No arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
N. Y
Keane, Taylor & Co
Igoe Brothers
Newark
N. J
New York City
Peter
Thomas
Andrew Igoe
New York
James Igoe
Joseph Igoe
Metropolitan Avenue
William Marso
Peter Igoe
28th Division Travelogue to be Shown at Carnegie Auditorium
Chaplain Clifford P. Futcher, former 109th Infantry chaplain and now with the 16th Infantry, arrives to present a 28th Division travelogue at Carnegie Auditorium this evening. The frontline films recall “over there” days for about 100 local veterans with a lecture to follow. Admission is free and the footbridge on South Jefferson Street will be open for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford P. Futcher
109Th Infantry
28Th Division
16Th Infantry
United States Army
Carnegie Auditorium
National Guard
Ralph Jordan
Harlansburg
Chaplain Futcher
Sanitary Police Crack Down On Unclean Premises
Sanitary police enforce sanitation laws to prevent disease spread. Chief L. S. Hoon presented three cases before Mayor Barnes. all paid fines and costs. Steve Maldoes paid 15 dollars, Viola Prince 10 dollars, and Frank Jerry 5 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary
L. S. Hoon
Barnes
Steve Maldoes
Viola Prince
Frank Jerry
D'Annunzio's Men Seize Supply Ship Narento
Rome reports Gabriel d'Annunzio’s volunteers have seized the steamer Narento loaded with flour cheese and foodstuffs for Italian troops surrounding Fiume. General Caviglia warns a strict blockade will be imposed within 24 hours unless the legionnaires return to their former army corps.
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International News Service
Rome
Gabriel d’Annunzio
Fiume
War Office
Caviglia
d’Annunzio
d'Annunzio
Butter And Pork Prices On Decline
New Castle reports a downward trend in living costs. Butter fell from 66 to 60 cents a pound this week. Pork prices have dropped about 25 percent in recent months, while beef and other meats hold steady. Dealers predict further declines nationwide into next month.
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New Castle
Chicago
Gipp Not Likely to Pass Crisis at Notre Dame
Notre Dame star Geo Gipp, hospitalized at St Josephs in South Bend, is failing rapidly with pneumonia. He has been unconscious for most of the past 48 hours, and little hope for recovery is expressed in a noon bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internat
South Bend
Ind
Geo. Gipp
Notre Dame
St. Josep's Hospital
Gipp
General Obregon Inaugurated President of Mexico
General Obregon was inaugurated president of Mexico at midnight, succeeding Adolfo de la Huerta. A large American presence watched the ceremony with governors of three states among attendees. Mexico City wore gala decor while business paused for a holiday, fireworks lit the streets, and receptions followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis P. Kirby
International News Service
Mexico City
Gen. Obregon
Mexico
Adolfo de la Huerta
General Valles
Senator de la Huerta
Treasury
Suit Seeks 1148 For Services Rendered By Daughter
Lulu Gormley by attorney J P Lockhart sues Clyde Gormley executor of Robert Gormley's estate to recover 1148 with interest from December 1 1914 for services caring for her father. She claims from 1906 to 1914 she was housekeeper and caretaker, 416 weeks, with a $100 note but no further pay, and asks the amount be charged to the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Gormley
J. P. Lockhart
Clyde Gormley
Robert Gormley
Ellwood
Two Carloads Of Christmas Trees Arrive In City
Two carloads of evergreen Christmas trees from Ludlow Vermont arrived for the Italo Produce Company. Each car held about 600 bundles averaging three trees per bundle, totaling roughly 3600 trees in town. Retail prices are expected near last year with large trees around 1.25 dollars and standard sizes about 90 cents. A first shipment%. next week others from Maine and New Hampshire are expected.
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Ludlow
Itate Produce Company
Frank Gebbia
Italo Company
Maine
New Hampshire
Curfew Whistle Returns to New Castle After Months
The curfew whistle rang again at eight o'clock last night after being silent for months. It uses the Rosena furnace whistle and signaled loudly and long, marking the return of the old safety alert now that the furnace has resumed operation.
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New
Leave On Visit To Italian Home
Daniel A. Ross, a prominent young Italian of the city, plans to leave for Italy from New York to attend property interests left by his father. He will be joined by his step father B C Leonardo and together they will tour France and Italy visiting major cities and battle fronts. They expect to return in four months.
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Daniel A. Ross
New York City
Italy
B. C. Leonardo
Mill Street Bridge
France
Mrs Shindle Pays Costs After Assault Case
Following a hearing in Alderman Hamilton's court Mrs Ibbie Shindle was found guilty of assault and battery and disorderly conduct and was released upon payment of the costs. The information was given by John Shaw.
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Walter T. Hamilton
Ibbie Shindle
John Shaw
Letter Carrier In Strange Plight In Weymouth
In East Weymouth Massachusetts on December 1 a letter carrier was found chained to a mail box after accidentally slamming the box door with the keys inside. A boy alerted West Weymouth post office superintendent Bert Rice who confirmed the curious incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Weymouth
Mass
West Weymouth
Bert Rice
Condition of Wallace boy steadily improving
The condition of Charles Wallace son of Dr and Mrs Wallace of Westminster College is very favorable and hopes are entertained for his rapid recovery though he will not be discharged from the hospital for some time. The boy was shot while hunting with companions in New Wilmington last week.
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Charles Wallace
Appeal Taken in Justice Case Over $50 Judgment
An appeal from Justice J. H. Eakin's decision in Mahoning township has been filed in the case of Luigi Manifrango against Robert Blaine. The judgment awarded the plaintiff $50.
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J. H. Eakin
Mahoning Township
Luigi Manifrango
Robert Blaine
Dayton Scale official visits Pittsburgh district rep
George H. Sharp sales manager for Dayton Scale company in the Pittsburgh district visited the city Monday and called on J. M. Rae the local company representative.
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George H. Sharp
Dayton Scale
Pittsburgh
J. M. Rae
Trains Reinstate Highland Line Schedule After Street Repaving
City Engineer F. F. Miller grants permission for the traction company to reopen the Highland avenue section between Sheridan and Euclid avenues. The closure, due to street repaving, ends. riders on the Highland line above Sheridan no longer transfer. Six minute intervals with five cars resume.
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F. F. Miller
Sheridan and
Euclid Avenues
Highland Avenue
Sheridan Avenue
Austria Admitted to League Among Former Enemies
The League of Nations committee voted to admit Austria as a member, the first former enemy brought into the league. Lord Robert Cecil noted hopes for a Turkish Armenian mediation, while the economic commission urged continued study toward pooling world natural resources despite opposition from Canada Australia and New Zealand.
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Newton
Parke
International
Geneva
League of Nations Committee
Austria
League
Robert Cecil
South Africa
Wilson
Turkey
Armenia
Mustapheha Kamel Pasna
Lord Robert Cecil
Near East
Economic Commission of the
League of Nations
J. EB. Foster
Canada
U. S
M. Ador
Switzerland
Gabriel Hanotaux
France
Signor Fernarco
Italy
Trigger
Sweden
B. Westrepo
Columbia
Collins
Australia
Mr. Allen
New Zealand
United States
America
The
Economic Commission
Assembly
Alderman Hamilton Performs Wedding of Lutz and Schrader
Letitia Lutz and James William Schrader were wed Tuesday at the office of Alderman Walter T. Hamilton who officiated the ceremony. The couple were unaccompanied during the nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Hamilton
Letitia Lutz
James William Schrader
Walter T. Hamilton
Snapshots Of News Disbursements And Local Incidents
Snapshot figures show Democratic disbursements from July 5 to November 22 totaling 81,308,007.832 according to a Washington filed report. Lem Sanders of Lorain Ohio was murdered last night by intruders using a shovel. robbery cited as motive. Mrs Lillie M Lane of Washington county elected to the county poor directors board, first woman named to the post in the state. School buildings in the Monongahela valley burned, guards placed at each to protect property. Seventeen arrests after Butler raids for Brooks law violations. Henry C Taylor of Bradford sustained shotgun injury. right hand amputated. In an altercation over coal leading the most, three miners wounded by gunfire at Brownsville. Stephen Ritz is missing. W A Byles of Meadville had license revoked by the state highway department for alleged automobile violations.
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Democratic National Committee
Washington
Lillie M. Lane
Washington County
Poor Directors
Brownsville
Stephen Ritz
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Green
Utah
E. Milliken
Simon Burmaberger
Arthur Mometer
Iree Brothers
General Obregon
Forests
Vermont
Mrs. Shindle
Committee On Applications
Mit
Lem Sanders
Lorain
Monongahela Valley
Henry C. Taylor
Bradford
State Highway Department
W. A. Byles
Meadville
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