Holy Family Home Entangled in Fidelity Funding Lawsuits
Holy Family Home and three New Castle Catholic institutions face multiple suits tied to Fidelity Funding Company of New York. Trustees and church leaders dispute unauthorised notes and double claims as cases hinge on alleged fraudulent lending schemes affecting Catholic churches and linked properties in New Castle and Pittsburg.
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New Castle
Fidelity Funding Company of
New York
Fidelity
People’s National Bank of
Pittsburg
St. Vitus
James Igoe
Holy Family Home
United States
Fidelity Funding Company
Father DeMita
Holy Family
Safesit Company
Keiran
Scathing Berlin critique targets Kaiser in Leipziger piece
Dr. Leo Leipziger in Weekly Review harshly denounces Kaiser Wilhelm II for indecision over Von Buelow’s fate. He portrays the emperor as moody and isolated at Potsdam, urging reform and implying the imperial income should be cut to restore popularity.
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United Press
Berlin
von Beulow
Leo Leipziger
Roland von Berlin
Leipziger
von Buelow
Potsdam
Robinson Crusoe
T.e
Death of Francis Hirschberg Amid Inquest Doubts Autopsy Findings
In St Louis on December 9 investigators halted progress on the Francis D. Hirschberg case as the inquest resumes. Autopsy findings weaken the death by own action theory while relatives push for intruder or accidental shooting explanations. Police seek clues, including revolver identification and pawnshop checks, with no link to the Fidelity Funding collapse established.
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United Press
ST. Louis
Francis D. Hirschberg
Joroners Fath
Carriere
Lebreacht
Hirchberg
Leberecht
Fath
Hirschberg
Barrett Frost
Fidelity Funding Company
Spitfire Hearing on Standard Oil Gasoline Push
A spirited triangular hearingday in New York as L J Drake of Standard Oil Indiana testified to show the company helped popularize gasoline as a household essential. He described a broad campaign to promote gasoline stoves and engines while Kellogg pressed admissions that Standard Oil was not a pioneer in this gasoline effort.
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United Press
New York
Standard Oil Trust
L. J. Drake
Standard Oil Co
Indiana
Kellogg
Standard Oil
Nation's Rivers and Harbors Congress Opens in Washington
The fifth annual session of the National Rivers and Harbors congress convened at the New Willard with governors, officials, and ambassadors among speakers. Delegates push a federal waterways program funded by annual appropriations and bond issuance. The event runs two and a half days with Cardinal Gibbons delivering the invocation.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
National Rivers and Harbors
New Willard Hotel
United States
Rivers and Harbors
Union
Rivers and Harbors Congress
Woman's National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Simson Family Night in Bastile Ends With Release
Thomas Simson his wife and daughter Nettie were picked up in the Seventh ward for disorderly conduct and drunkenness. They appeared before Mayor Harry J. Lusk this morning and told tales of woe. The family was released as the mayor deemed one night in the city sufficient punishment. Two other drunks brought in by the police were discharged.
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Thomas Simson
Nettie
Seventh Ward
Harry J. Lusk
Thomas
Hayti Threatened With Uprising In North
Reports from Port Le Paix Gonaives Hiuche Jean Babel and other towns in northern Hayti indicate a rising against General Simon to assume the presidency. Gonaives may become the headquarters as General Robillard rushes to quell the movement and an American gunboat guards American interests offshore.
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United Press
Cape Haytien
Hayti
Simon
North Haytien
Port le Paix
Gonaives
Hiuche
Jean Babel
General Robillard
Eugene R. Clark Climbs Career Ladder in Chicago
Local friends of Eugene R. Clark, formerly of this city and now in Chicago, hear of his ascent. He left R. W. Clendenin & Sons to join Siegel Cooper & Co, then moved to Carson Pirie Scott & Co, the second largest house in Chicago.
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Eugene R. Clark
Chicago
R. W. Clendenin & Sons
Siegel, Cooper & Co
Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co
Infant Bertha Mina Hendry Dies of Pneumonia
Mr and Mrs Thomas Hendry of West State Street Youngstown on the car line stop 48 mourn the death of their infant daughter Bertha Mina aged about two months from pneumonia. Born October 15 this year, the funeral is set for Thursday at 4 PM with burial in St Marys Cemetery.
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Thomas Hendry
West State Street
Youngstown
Bertha Mina
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Pleasant surprise to pastor and wife
The Bethany English Lutheran congregation surprised Pastor Rev. C. G. Leatherman and his wife at their Long avenue home Tuesday evening with warm expressions of support and several gifts including a well filled purse. Rev. J. C. Herron of Portsmouth Ohio concluded a short visit with his sister Mrs. Samuel B. Waite on Blainie street.
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Bethany English Lutheran Church
C. G. Leatherman
Long Avenue
J. C. Herron
Portsmouth
Samuel B. Waite
Blainie Street
Gambler Charles Kelty Arrested and Released in South Sharon
Charles Kelty self described gambling house proprietor was arrested on a bench warrant in South Sharon by Detective John Stewart and committed to jail. His bail of $500 was posted by his uncle Charles Zuber hours later, freeing him before grand jury proceedings. Kelty claimed proximity to County Detective Logan, who nonetheless pursued charges.
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Charles Kelly
Committee of Councils
South Sharon
John Stewart
Charles Zuber
Kelly
Porter
Stewart
Logan
Kelty
The
Herald
Sampson Moore
Waddington
Charles Andrews
Ellwood Borough Sues Water Company Over Unwholesome Supply
Ellwood Borough filed a bill in equity to restrain Ellwood City Water Co from collecting rents until better water is provided. It claims the water is impure and rates are unfair. Fire plug rates, home flat rates, and meter charges are outlined with numerous fixtures and usage figures.
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Ellwood City
Ellwood City Water Company
Castro to Go on a Peace Mission
Santander Spain December 9 President Castro of Venezuela plans a Europe trip to restore amicable relations with Holland and avert a potential bombardment. He may visit The Hague and patch rifts, with the Guadeloupe carrying him and his party reaching Santander.
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United Press
Santander
Spain
Castro
Venezuela
Europe
Holland
Hague
Guadeloupe
Bordeaux
France
Two Killed in Fight with Fanatics
City police report two people killed in a confrontation with fanatics. Investigation continues as authorities identify victims and secure the scene for further questioning.
Kansas City Street Fight Leaves Three Dead
Police clash with religious band known as Holy Rollers injures and kills multiple. Patrolman Mullane and Lieut. Clark die or near death, Lola Pratt a 13 year old girl also killed amid riot in the city hall district as officers raid street meetings. John Sharp leader at large after the confrontation. George Holt, probation officer, assaulted during questioning.
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Kansas City
Holy Rollers
Patrick Clark
Michael Mullane
Clark
Mullane
John Sharp
Adam's God
George Holt
Adam's God's
Louis Pratt
Sharp
Holt
Arthur Dalbow
Lola Pratt
Musical Club of 1908 Meeting Postponed
The Musical club of 1908 meeting planned for this Wednesday evening at Lou Hanna's Crawford avenue home has been postponed for one week.
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Musical Club
Lou Hanna
Crawford Avenue
Gas main explosion fatally injures worker in Niles
A stranger watching laborers in Niles Ohio last evening lit a cigar and dropped a lit match into a gas main hole. An explosion killed John Nesline and severely injured Frank Hickman who is not expected to survive. Hickman formerly worked for the local gas company.
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Niles, O
John Nesline
Frank Hickman
Hickman
Two More Arrests In Liquor Without License Case
Police say two more alleged speakeasy operators in the Seventh and Fifth wards were detained by Constable Nat Williams. Ar chine Rotunno and Antonio Pegliese were charged with selling liquor without a license and brought before Alderman O H P Green. Both posted bail for a Friday hearing.
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Nat Williams
Archile Rotunno
Antonio Pegliese
O. H. P. Green
Death Records List James Bryant and Bertha Hendry
Death notices record James Bryant aged 76 of McKees Rocks and Bertha M Hendry aged 2 months of West State Street with basic identifiers.
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James Bryant
McKees Rocks
Bertha M. Hendry
West State Street
Merry Wids Barred in the Epworth G H Move
Readable portion notes Merry Wids barred in the Epworth G H as authorities move to relocate or restrict the group amid ongoing building or governance changes.
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Merry Wids
Epworth
Church Board Acts To Relieve Strain At Epworth
Epworth Methodist church board votes to bar wide hats during services and post notices urging women to remove hats. Rev. A R Rich to speak on hat dimensions. Men hope other city churches will follow suit and the merry widow hat will fade from worship.
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Epworth Methodist Church
A. R. Rich
Epworth
Merry Widow
Alleged Speakeasy Raided by Police
Francis Isolda, charged with selling liquor without a license, was arrested at his Mahoningtown Cedar Street home. Police filed the information at Alderman H. P. Green's office. Isolda will have a hearing on Friday.
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Francis Isolda
Mahoningtown
Cedar Street
H. P. Green
Isolida
Grand Vizier to resign after December 14 parliament
Grand Vizier Kiamil Pasha plans to resign immediately after parliament convenes on December 14 as Young Turkey leaders refuse to lift the Austria boycott. The boycott’s impact on Austrian cargo and the expected withdrawal of ambassador Marquis Pallavicini heighten fears of a broader clash between Austria and Turkey.
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United Press
Constantinole
Turkey
Grand Vizier
Kiamil Pasha
Austria
Pallavincini
Dutch Fleet Ready to Open Fire Off Venezuelan Coast
The Dutch commander off Venezuela has full discretionary powers to open fire if Venezuela fires on the fleet or the San Carlos fortress coast batteries. Dutch officials deny knowledge of any intent but acknowledge possible bombardment. The marine ministry says it can silence shore batteries quickly.
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United Press
The
Hague
Venezuela
San Carlos
Ministry of Marine
Servia Denies Responsibility in Vienna Plot Case
Reports from Vienna say Servia repudiates official responsibility for two Servian officers arrested at Schoenbrunn palace on suspicion of planning to assassinate Emperor Franz Josef. Austria denies the plot, but private messages indicate great excitement as authorities probe the alleged plan to kill the emperor.
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United Press
St. Petersburg
Servia Today
Schoenbrunn Palace
Vienna
Franz Josef
Austria
Life
Ieee
Dresden Philharmonic to Visit for May Music Festival
The Handel Society announces May 11 and 12 concerts featuring the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra of Dresden, 65 seasoned musicians, plus four top soloists Mme Maconda Mme Bouton Franklin Lawson and Edward Lockhart. Dr Emery and Paul Browne Patterson secure the contract signaling a major regional musical event.
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Handel Oratorio Society
Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra
Dresden
Emery
Handel Society
Paul Browne Patterson
R.E B. Johnston
New York
Mme. Maconda
Mme. Bouton
Franklin Lawson
Edward Lockhart
Dresden Philharmonic
Europe
America
Bayreuth
Dresden Orchestra
Campaign Fund of $30 000 in Vain
Waterbury Conn December 9 Father Bill Daly the veteran horseman sponsors the claim that New York turfmen raised 30000 dollars to back Governor Hughes two years ago. They hoped for racing support but Daly says they were betrayed as Hughes opposed racing Hearst opposed the game. Daly adds he is caring for his selling plater stable at his Hebron farm.
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Waterbury, Conn
Bill Daly
New York
Hughes
Daly
Hearst
Bill
Hebron
Plater
West Pittsburg Plant to Rebuild
Material for the rebuilding of the Standard Galvanizing plant, destroyed by fire nearly a year ago, has arrived. Larger timbers are not yet received, and work will not begin until all materials are on hand.
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West Pittsburg
Standard Galvanizing Company
Policemen Catch Sleds Owners Absent At Station
Police nab two long coupled bo sleds and a smaller bob with two single sleds on North Jefferson street. Officers Eberle and Horner admit feeling like boys but say they did not ride them. Chief Gilmore forbids sled riding on pavements and orders enforcement by noon today.
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C. C. Morner
John Eberle
Eberle
Horner
Joseph Gilmore
Jefferson Street
Bue
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Bastile
Little Child
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Ellwood Borough Against Water CO
Equity
Kansas
City Police
Kansas City Police Department
Mayor Lusk
Harry W. M'Geary
Shaw Street
New City
Church Board
Elijah
Messiah
Handel Oratorio Soc
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