Mrs. Bradley Acquitted by Jury in Utah Senator Shooting Case
Anna Bradley was found not guilty of murdering former Utah Senator Arthur Brown in Washington. The verdict required two ballots with juror Julius A. Prigg initially dissenting, then the panel voting unanimously. Crowd cheered as Bradley and her lawyers reacted calmly and she prepared to leave the courthouse with her family.
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United Press
Washington
Anna Bradley
Arthur Brown
Utah
Raleiga Hotel
Julius A. Prigg
James L. Feeney
Law Court
Ray Street Grade Work Ordered After Toe Stub Incident
City council acts on the Ray Street hill reform after a councilman stubs his toe negotiating its grade. The street committee demanded immediate work to reduce the grade and restore passable conditions. The engineer warns it is a difficult project but promises action soon.
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Ray Street Hill
Ohio Town Can't Get Rid of Money
Bellefontaine Ohio December 3 This city stands as a curiosity of progress none will accept 7.06 dollars raised by a church to aid the poor Everyone is employed and in good condition despite the collection effort
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Ohio
Bellefontaine, O
Man Escapes Burning Barn After Sleep Wakeup
Calvin Burt awoke to a horse's whinny and escaped a burning barn where he slept yesterday morning. Fire crews battled the blaze and saved the structure as Burt fled to safety nearby.
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Calvin Burt
Youngstown Inventor Unveils Multi Function Device
A Youngstown man has introduced an invention that combines curb, utter, and conduit elements into a single device. The unnamed inventor demonstrates a compact unit designed to streamline street infrastructure and utility access.
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Youngstown
Died En Route to Join Parents Elizabeth Masters Mourned
Elizabeth Masters 21 died in a Philadelphia hospital from a disease complication while en route from Wiggin England to join her parents in this city. She fell ill on the ocean crossing and was taken to a hospital on arrival. Her sister Mary Beatrice Masters arrived in the city last Thursday. Survivors include parents Mr and Mrs William Masters and siblings Joseph John Mary Beatrice Thomas Edith Maggie and Harry. Remains to be returned to this city for burial.
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Elizabeth Masters
William Masters
Cedar
Swansea
Wiggin
England
Philadelphia
Mary Beatrice Masters
Mrs. Masters
Old Country
Liverpool
Elizabeth
Salvation Army
Joseph
John
Mary Beatrice
Thomas
Edith
Maggie
Harry
Arguments in City Cases Made Today
A motion for a new trial was argued in Amelia Boston vs City of New Castle after a verdict of 2400 dollars for injuries from a fall near the Y M C A. Also argued was Bird C Riggs vs City of New Castle over land along Water Street donated to the city for a wharf. Additionally City of New Castle vs Jacob F Genkinger on an appeal from Alderman Morrison's office regarding a fine for an alleged immoral show at the Opera House.
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Amelia Boston
New Castle
Water @reet
City of New Castle
Jacob F. Genkinger
Alderman Morrison
Genkinger
Lopera House
Constitution Adopted by New Castle Business Men
The New Castle Business Men's Association held a meeting at the Grocers' room where a constitution and by laws were adopted. The document mirrors the Erie model with local changes. Several merchants joined. a secretary is pending election. Robert Muinney presided as president and concluded the meeting.
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New Castle
Cunningham for Council in Third Ward
James Cunningham of the Third ward is discussed as a candidate to succeed Bes L. Lusk on the council. Cunningham, a lumber dealer, has a large following in the district.
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James Cunningham
Select Council
Bes L. Lusk
Cunningham
New Post Office to Be Built at Sharon
In the annual estimates to Congress Secretary Cortelyou lists 20000 dollars for the site purchase of a new post office at Sharon and 35000 dollars for a public building at Meadville.
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Sharon
Cortelyou
Congress
Meadville
Death Notices for Archie Cunningham Elizabeth Masters and Others
Death notices list Archie Cunningham age 26 of Wampum Miss Elizabeth Masters age 21 of Wiggin England Mrs Fidelia Long age 79 of 16 East Long Avenue George W Weir age 63 of Coraopolis and Mrs Margaret K McAllister of Fort Greble Rhode Island in a brief obituary record.
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Archie Cunningham
Wampum
Elizabeth Masters
Wiggin
England
Fidelia Long
East Long Avenue
George W. Weir
Coraopolis
Margaret K. McAllister
Fort Greble
R. i
Rescuers race to count victims at Naomi mine disaster
Bellevernon Pennsylvania reports 25 bodies recovered by 10 am with officials estimating total deaths unlikely to exceed 30. Fire boss David Roberts’ fate remains unknown as rescue teams battle after damp and gas in the wrecked mine.
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United Press
Bellevernon
Naomi
United Coal Company
J. D. O'Neill
A. C. Hagan
David Roberts
Wbighteen
Henderson
Possession of Child Sought in Habeas Corpus Case
C. C. Mathews of the Fourth ward seeks custody of his three year old son Williard Leroy Mathews. He claims the boy is with Sadie E Taylor of Mahoning township who refuses to surrender him. Judge Porter set December 6 at 2 p m for the hearing.
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C. C. Mathews
Fourth Ward
Williard Leroy Mathews
Mathews
Sadie E. Taylor
Mahoning Township
Home Burns Near West Middlesex. Loss Over $2000
The residence of Ben Al near West Middlesex burned to the ground while the owner visited relatives in this city. The origin is unknown but suspected to be incendiary. The loss exceeds $2000.
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Ben al
West Middlesex
Governor Hanley to Lecture at Westminster Church
Governor J Frank Hanley of Indiana will lecture at Westminster Presbyterian Church on December 10 in the west end.
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J. Frank Hanley
Indiana
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Congressmen Hear Message of President With Formality
A large Senate gallery witnesses a formal address as lawmakers hear the president's message. The report notes widespread interest in the possible recall of Aoki to be permanent, signaling high concern among Congress.
Roosevelt Message to Congress Summarized on Page Eight
The News provides a comprehensive digest of President Roosevelt's message to Congress on page eight. It urges informed readers to study the summary, noting that about half the length of the full message covers all key features without omission.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Reading of President's Message Draws Crowds in Distant Galleries
Washington crowds gather as the House opens with public galleries packed to hear the president's message. Members turn out in greater numbers than yesterday and push for proper voting records after complaints about misrecorded ballots for Speaker “Uncle Joe.”
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United Press
Washington
House of Representatives
Uncle Sam
Uncle Joe
Senate opens with Johnson sworn in as Latta delivers message
Washington reports the Senate reads the opening day minutes in full as Senator elect Johnson of Alabama takes the oath escorted by Culberson of Texas. A House messenger announces its organization and Chairman Allison reports the mission fulfilled before Latta presents the president's message.
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Washington
United States
Johnson
Alabama
Senate
Culberson
Texas
House
Allison
Latta
Senate Committee
Roosevelt learns congress convened. sends written message
Washington notes that President Theodore Roosevelt, unaware of Congress’s convening, meets a joint Senate and House committee at the White House. He plans to dispatch his annual message in writing, while copies are prepared in the executive office for distribution at the capital.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Congress
United States
Senate
House
Allison
Teller
Payne
Tawney
Williams
Japanese Ambassador Aoki to Return to Japan for Report
Viscount Aoki the Japanese ambassador will depart soon to personally report his work to the Mikado. The exact departure date is not yet set. Tsunejiro continues on the sixth page.
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Washington
Viscount Aoki
Japan
The
Mikado
Tsunejiro
Pulaski Resident Dragged By Colt
Amos Downs of Pulaski was dragged by a fractious colt while traveling toward Sharon yesterday. He sustained a sprained ankle and contusions but continued to Sharon for medical treatment.
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Amos Downs
Pulaski
Sharon
Costa crushed after slide at Hagelton furnaces
Philip Costa was standing on a large ore pile at the Hagelton furnaces when a slide occurred on Monday. He suffered two crushed legs in the incident.
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Hagelton
Philip Costa
Mrs Strubble Wins Rail Loss Verdict Near Sharon
Mrs Julia Strubble of near Sharon receives a verdict awarding her 2250 dollars in a case against the Pennsylvania Railroad over the death of her husband.
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Julia Strubble
Sharon
Pennsylvania Railroad
High School Architect To Be Paid Four Percent Commission
The school board approved a four percent commission for architect W. G. Eckles on the new high school project, a compromise between earlier 3 and 6 percent proposals. The plan includes using identical heating plans to allow bidding by all contractors, with Eckles hiring a heating expert paid from his commission. The measure aims to save taxpayers money through competitive bidding and standardized plans.
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W. G. Eckles
Charles G. Martin
Third Ward
Eckles
Architects Commission
Martin
Ira Fulkerson
Thomas Sadler
W. K. Hugus
Fulkerson
Mrs Fidelia Long Dies After Long City Life
Mrs. Fidelia Long widow of Arthur Long of 1s East Long avenue died Tuesday at 2 08 AM at her home. Aged 79 she lived in the city since age ten and left 13 children with five surviving. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM from 637 South Jefferson Street with interment at Greenwood cemetery.
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Fidelia Long
Arthur Long
Long Avenue
Mrs. Long
Lockport
N. Y
Jeremiah Seamans
Edenburg
Long
General Mercer
Leander
Oreline
Thomas McGaffie
Lathrop — Street
Hiram Long
Emmett
Mercer Street
Olive
Harvey Henderson
South Jefferson Street
New Castleman Sails Toward Africa After Panama Tour
Theodore D. Morgan of this city and Sharon, touring South American republics with Africa as the final destination, are in Panama. Morgan describes Mexico City as pretty and clean but hard to navigate due to locals’ attitude to foreigners. He witnessed six bull fights in one day before a crowd of about 200000. After Panama, Morgan will travel to Africa for big game hunting.
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Theodore D. Morgan
Sharon
Africa
Panama
Mr. Morgan
Mexico City
Mexico
Lektka Objects To Doing Woman's Work Overboard Board Issue
Mrs Sophia Mattea of the Fifth ward boarding house engaged John Lektka to action with a dust pan prompting a confrontation. Alderman Green settled the matter by ordering payment of costs. Lektka had been out of work and unable to pay his board, leading to the dispute.
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Sophia Mattea
John Lektka
John
Alderman Green
Rev J E Drake III resigns Clarksville M E charge
The Rev J E Drake formerly pastor at Simpson M E church resigned from the Clarksville charge due to ill health. He has throat trouble and must refrain from public speaking for possibly a year.
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J. E. Drake III
Clarksville
J. E. Drake
M. E
Drake
Simpson M. E
Small Fire in Third Ward Damages Vine Street Home
A defective flue caused a small attic fire at 189 Vine Street in the home of Mrs. H. C. Waggoner shortly after 7 o clock Tuesday morning. The Croton fire department responded from box 33. Loss estimated at about $10, fully insured.
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H. C. Waggoner
Vine Street
Chief Connery
Croton
Beers Delivers Lecture in Pittsburgh
Rev. W. L. Beers of the First Unitarian church traveled to Pittsburgh on Monday to speak before the Liberal Ministers association about the Sunday question.
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W. L. Beers
First Unitarian Church
Pittsburg
Liberal Ministers’ Association
Orators to Debate at the Y M C A Tomorrow
A debating club will be organized at the Y M C A tomorrow night to discuss live questions of the day. The club aims to develop orators as well as ideas and is expected to become a popular addition among classes and clubs at the association.
Sharon Man Injured Boarding Street Car
Charles Goeltz of Sharon was thrown to the ground on Washington street while attempting to board a street car. He sustained a dislocated shoulder and serious injuries.
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Washington Street
Charles Goeltz
Sharon
Biddle Brothers jailed for eight days on freight train
John and William Biddle were jailed for eight days by Alderman Green after being captured riding a B and O. freight train. G H Williams, railroad special policeman, apprehended them.
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John
William Biddle
Alderman Green
G. H. Williams
Lawrence County Bar Association Meeting Report on McComb Death
The Lawrence County Bar association meets Wednesday afternoon with the resolutions committee ready to report on the death of the late Col. R. B. McComb.
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Lawrence County Bar Association
Col
Campaign for Better Roads Inaugurated In Lawrence County
Judge Porter announced a campaign for better roads at a grand jury and constables session in Lawrence County. Officials were instructed to report bad roads and ensure loose stones are removed four times yearly in May June August and October. A winter meeting of road supervisors will discuss the issue.
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Porter
Lawrence County
John Emery
Scott Township
Judge Porter
New Castle Chamber Invited to Ellwood City Banquet
Secretary S. J. Callahan of the New Castle Chamber of Commerce received an invitation to the Ellwood City Board of Trade first annual banquet on Wednesday December 11 at 8:30 p.m. The event will be at Hotel Lawrence and special arrangements may be made for New Castle attendees.
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S. J. Callahan
Chamber of Commerce
New Castle
Aged Pedestrian Weston Photographed in Chicago Visit
D. K. Perdue of 444 West Grant street shows a photo of Weston the 70-year-old veteran who recently walked from Portland to Chicago. The image dates to his first long cross country jaunt about forty years ago.
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D. K. Perdue
West
Grant Street
Weston
Portland
Chicago
New School Room Opens to Relieve Croton Crowding
A new second grade room was opened Monday in a Croton school to ease crowding. Miss Lois Allen will teach the class and was to be elected at tonight’s board of education meeting.
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Croton School
Lois Allen
Board of Education
Snow Tonight and Wednesday Warmth By Lake Erie
Snow is forecast for Western Pennsylvania tonight and Wednesday with warmer conditions near Lake Erie. The advisory calls for winter weather impacts across the region with lingering cold south of the lake.
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Pennsylvania
Lake Erie
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Workman
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NEW Castleman
Theodore Morgan
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Rev. Beers
Smoky City
Sharon Man
Meeting OF the Bar Association
Ellwood
Ellwood Board of Trade
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