William Leyshon Dies in Lorain Ohio at 79
Word reached New Castle that William Leyshon aged 79 died yesterday at his daughter Mrs. William Cable’s home in Lorain Ohio. Born in Wales he came to the United States young and worked as a miner and later served as district mine inspector. He frequently visited New Castle’s Fifth Ward and was well known among Welsh residents.
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New Castle
William Leyshon
William Cable
Lorain
Wales
Strike fears fade at Standard Steel Car Hammond plant
The Hammond News reports no trouble at Standard Steel Car Co. in Hammond Indiana. Workers appear content and accept wage cuts if needed. Orders are not ample for long term operation but are expected to cover until conditions improve. Railroads expected to boost steel car production as old wooden cars are phased out.
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Standard Steel Car Company
Hammond
Ind
New Castle
Hammond News
Republic Iron and Steel adopts waste recycling process
The Republic Iron and Steel Company has across all plants begun a new method to cut waste expenditure. Discarded waste is cleaned and reused instead of being thrown away, a change aimed at saving costs for millwrights and other workers handling machinery.
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Republic Iron & Steel Company
Moravia Street Improvements Between Gardner and Ralph
Construction advances on Moravia street from Gardner to Ralph avenues. The grade is being changed along the full stretch and the thoroughfare is being prepared in the best possible condition for travel.
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Moravia Street
Gardner and
Ralph Avenues
George Newman Leaves Standard Steel for Carnegie Steel
George Newman of South Jefferson street, formerly employed at Standard Steel Car, has accepted a good position in Youngstown at the Carnegie Steel company big works.
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George Newman
South Jefferson Street
Standard Steel Car Company
Youngstown
Carnegie Steel Company
Revival crowds fill Grace M. E. Church services
Large crowds attend the revivals now at Grace M. E. church led by Evangelist Bernard. Pastor Rev G B W Phillips reports unusual interest in each service.
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Grace M. E. Church
Local residents noted for illnesses and visits in Pittsburg area
Ralph Pittman and Luke Williams were among visitors and visitors returning home. Several residents including George Harrison Joe Gilman and Eva Browne were listed as ill convalescent or able to go out. Others moved residences or returned to work after illness or vacation from area plants and quarries.
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Ralph Pittman
Hamilton Street
Pittsburg
George Harrison
Scioto Street
Joe Gilman
Fifth Ward
Eva Browne
Henry Whitman
East Long Avenue
Pearson Street
John Leonard
West Long Avenue
Harry Miller
Sutton Street
Luke Williams
Bleakley Avenue
Sharon
Cronin Swindler Captured in Youngstown Seized by Police
Mike Cronin, a foreign agent for the Union Life & Benefit association of Pittsburg, accused of defrauding foreigners through a fake employment scheme, was arrested in Youngstown. Six informations were filed against him in Alderman Mayne's court, with 35 victims present. he was committed to jail in default of bail as investigators plan to uncover the full scope of his operations.
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Mike Cronin
Union Life & Benefit Association
Pittsburg
Youngstown
H. C. McKelvey
Insurance Company
Cronin
Charles B. Mayne
McKelvey
Association
Younkstown
Union Association
South Mill Street
Man Struck by Rail Car Near Connoquenessing
Robert Schilling about 45 residing a mile south of Connoquenessing was struck by a south bound rail car at the Connoquenessing crossing. The wagon was struck forcing Schilling into a ditch and he suffered a deep head wound but non life threatening injuries. The horse did not escape and the motorman is questioned regarding crossing warning.
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Robert Schilling
Connoquenessing
H. B
N. C
Connoquenessing Crossing
Butler
Schilling
Bridge work postponed on New Pittsburg and Lake Erie line
Reports indicate structural steel work on the Beaver bridge will not start this winter due to masonry delays. Most steel is ready, and engineers aim for travel by late next fall. Discussions continue on removing the old Ohio river span and extending the Lake Shore line from Franklin to Clearfield.
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Lake Erie Bridge
Pittsburg and
Lake Erie
Beaver
Pittsburg
Ohio River
Lake Shore Railroad
Franklin
Franklin Division
Youngstown
D. T. Murray
Clearfield
J. M. Schoonmaker
Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad System
New Castle
Jury Wheel Being Filled For Next Year
Jury commissioners work to fill the jury wheel for the ensuing year. Last year 720 names were in the wheel but short supply required a special lot. This year they seek enough names to cover the entire year and continue to obtain lists from all parts of the county. After sealing the box, the seal remains until jury drawings.
Non Suit Sought in Suit Over Employee Hospital Bill
Judge Porter heard arguments Tuesday afternoon in the civil case of Dr. John Foster versus New Castle Box Company. Foster sues for about $100 claiming the company was responsible for a hospital bill incurred after an employee was injured on duty, though evidence did not prove an agreement to pay.
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Porter
John Foster
New Castle Box Company
Foster
The
Box Company
Rheumatism and digestion linked by physicians claim
A large school of physicians argues excessive animal proteins cause rheumatism by producing surplus nitrogen in the blood if not properly digested. They say the stomach fails to digest proteids, leading to blood poisoning and uric acid, while perfectly digested proteids support life. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are advertised to cure dyspepsia, aid digestion, and renew gastric fluids. forty thousand physicians endorse them at 50 cents per box.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart
New Wilmington Teams Scheduled For Holiday Road Trip
Manager Thompson of the Boys league plans away games December 21 to 23 at Jamestown Linesville and Conneaut Lake then Beaver Falls on the 29th and New Brighton on the 30th A trip to Pittsburgh is also planned during New Year’s vacation Faculty vacation runs December 24 to January 5 Christmas events include a Hillside gathering and a special sermon Locals note engagements jury draws visitors and campus activities including inter-society contest skating hockey and chapel appearances A veteran coin from the War of 1812 is mentioned as recently circulated
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Thompson
Jamestown
Linesville
Conneaut Lake
Beaver Falls
Russell
Roy Wible
Pittsburg
Poppino
G. A. Smith, Jr
William Donaldson
D. B. Forsythe
McKeesport
G. F. Zehner
Wilkinsburg
Allen
H. P. Scott
Coraopolis
Belle Reed
New Castle
Walter Bradley Tripp
Martin Chuzzlewit
College Chapel
Presbyterian Sunday School
Philo Society
Adelphic
Adelphics
Frances Barr
Hallie Elliott
Mill Dam
Joseph Howard
Woman Shot by Husband Cannot Live
Mrs. Cora Hoover, shot last week by her husband A. L. Hoover in Greenville, Pa., is not expected to survive. She was moved to Lakeside hospital in Cleveland where X rays showed a bullet near the brain. Detectives investigate. she had warned local drug stores against selling drugs to her husband days before the shooting.
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Greenville
Cora Hoover
A. L. Hoover
Lakeside Hospital
Cleveland
Judge Porter in Court at Beaver
Judge Porter of New Castle arrived in Beaver to hear Beaver Valley Traction against Ohio River Railroad over a street blockage in Vanport caused by a moved engine and box car hindering track relaying work by the traction company.
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Beaver
Porter
New Castle
Beaver Valley Traction Company
Ohio River Railroad Company
Vanport
Pazo Ointment Aims to Cure Piles in 6 to 14 Days
An advertisement promises Pazo Ointment will cure itching bleeding or prolapsing piles in six to fourteen days or the purchase price will be refunded. The offer notes a 50 cent price.
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