Reed's Death Sparks Parliamentarian Tributes Across Nation
Ex Speaker Thomas B Reed dies in Washington after Bright's disease and appendicitis. Public and former colleagues honor his intellect and leadership, with lawmakers from Frye to Cannon praising his honesty, humor, and masterful parliamentary skill. House adopts memorial resolution and adjourns.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Wasming
Iun
K. C
Eell
Speaker Reed
Mr. Reed
Reed
Frye
Maine
Hale
Senator Hoar
Massachusetts
New England
Franklin
Hosea Bigelow
Gorman
Maryland
Cannon
Illinois
Thomas B. Reed
Washington, D. C
Sherman
New York
House of Representatives
Thomas Brackett Reed
Washington
American Republic
Court Decree in Surety of Peace Case Between Clements
Judge Wallace urged Hugh and Pearl Clements to forgive and build a home, settling the surety of the peace case. Pearl testified to a September 1901 marriage and marital difficulties. The husband was ordered to pay $15 monthly support, case continued to March term. costs paid and $200 bond posted to keep the peace. Moffatt named receiver for monthly payments.
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Moffatt
Clements
Foreigners seek American citizenship in 1903 naturalization
Judge Wallace will hear many applicants in the naturalization court. The session is set for Wednesday January 7 1903.
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Wallace
Stritmater Bros. holiday slippers price tease
Local storefront urges buyers to wait for will reveal slippers with price details. Stritmater Bros promotes upcoming release with a price hint and storefront appeal.
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Stritmater Bros
Dunkle on trial for life in murder case at court opening
George W. Dunkle faced a life trial before Judge Wal lace for the murder of Harvey Barge. The jury pool of 37 was narrowed to 12 as witnesses and defenses were argued, with key witness William Murphy missing and the trial expected to proceed after Labor Day details.
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George W. Dunkle
Harvey Barge
Wallace
Commonwealth
Cheries FE. Medard
John G. McConahy
H. Akens
W. BE. Porter
James Norris
John Dinsmore
Perry Brest
Seventh Ward
C. W. Book
Pulaski
M. W. Breakley
Hickory Township
Rh. W. Majors
Hazel Dell
C. L. Martin
Mahoning Township
D. W. Byers
Honing
W. F. Rutter
John W. Cooper
North Beaver Township
Joseph H. Crowther
H. F. Liebendorfer
Ellwood
Linville Johnson
Baker Wysner
A. D. Newall
M. K. McDowell
Sampson Moore
Charles Morrow
Clyde Fulkerson
W. C. Hopper
Lewis H. Caskey
Enon Valley
Clinton Sankey
John A. Sanford
Stephen N. Travers
John W. Seamons
Thomas McClain
Shenango Township
Frank Alford
Michael Stickle
Slippery Rock
James A. Ray
William Blahorn
W. B. Kelso
Peter Agan
C. G. Douglas
Littl Beaver Township
William Joseph
James Hayes
Akens
William Murphy
Murphy
Dunkle
South
Jefferson
Washington
The
George Cramer
Erasmus Martin
Anna Martin
Judge Miller Explains Absence From Friday Bond Cases
Judge Miller arrived in the city Monday and will preside in the grand jury room this week. He explained that a misunderstood telegram caused the delay in his Friday appearance for the Blevins bondsmen trials. The Mercer county judge was summoned to Butler county and informed McConahy he could not be present, a miscommunication clarified after he queried McConahy.
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Lawrence County
John G. McConahy
Baby Burned in Gas Stove Fire at Mayberry Home
Friends of Mr and Mrs Charles Mayberry formerly of this city now Sharon report a serious accident to their infant son. While being wheeled in a carriage his clothes over the side caught fire from a gas stove and flames burned the head and hands before the mother and Miss Kline could extinguish them. The child did not inhale flames and is recovering.
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Charles Mayberry
Sharon
Mayberry
Stritmater Bros Shoes Offer Box Calf and Kid Dressics
See of 2.00 dress shoes for men in box calf and vici kid from Stritmater Bros. Availability details and stock status noted in the advertisement.
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Stritmater Bros
Rosena Shooting Case Ends With Guilty Pleas
Domineck Mardecco faced two wounded fellow Italians after a fight near Rosena furnace. He admitted to carrying concealed weapons and aggravated assault as witnesses testified of a razor, a revolver, and multiple shots. District Attorney Medard led the case with defense by A W Gardner and Walter S Reynolds.
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Domineck Mardecco
Rosena
Mardecco
Rocco Tutino
Jesse Serafino
Wallace
Tutino
Serafino
Mar
Jury Recommends County Improvements After Inspection
The December term grand jury, led by foreman Creighton G. Logan, returned 34 true bills and 4 not true bills from 38 indictments. Courthouse and jail were in excellent or fine condition. recommendations include re-papering the ladies room in the jail and vaulting the register and recorder office for more fire proof shelving, with praise for treasurer’s office improvements.
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Creighton G. Logan
Register and Recorder
Postal will rebuild line through city
The Postal Telegraph and Cable company began rebuilding lines in the West Side and eastern city districts. They requested pole changes along Holton Street State Street Greenwood Avenue North Street Front Street West Washington Street to the river bank, removing about 28 poles. The street committee granted authority to proceed. The company plans to align with the municipal conduit and favors placing wires in the new city subway.
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Postal Telegraph & Cable Company
West Side
Telegraph Company
Holton Street
State Street
Greenwood Avenue
Io North Street
Front Street
West Washington Street
River Bank
New City
Properties Sold Under the Hammer
Sheriff Brown reports weekly property sales. Henry Bonna’s in the Fifth ward sold to J. M. Martin for $280. John B. Anderson’s in Second ward sold to Amanda Haltworth for $345. R. W. Alexander’s in Perry township sold to Webster L. Shaffer for $1,028. H. H. Cunningham’s in Chewton sold to J. C. Cunningham for $80. George M. Permar’s in the Third ward sold to A. L. Hazen for $305. Willis E. Yoho’s sold to People’s B. L. association for $50. R. W. Alexander’s in Perry township sold to Kate D. McMillin for $5. R. T. Jones’s in Fifth ward sold to Thomas A. Long for $200.
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Sheriff Brown
Henry Bonna
J. M. Martin
John 8. Anderson
Amanda Haltworth
R. W. Alexander
Perry Township
Webster L. Shaffer
H. H. Cunningham
Chewton
J. C. Cunningham
George M. Permar
A. L. Hazen
Willis E. Yoho
People’s B. & L, Association
Kate D. McMillin
R. T. Jones
Fifth Ward
Thomas A. Long
M. E. Ministers to Organize Society
A Shenango valley Methodist Episcopal ministers association will be organized in the city. Dr. R F Randolph supports the project and expects it to aid M E ministers. Local and neighboring clergymen will be invited to join, with monthly Monday meetings planned. It will not conflict with the Lawrence County Ministerial association. A organizing meeting will be called soon to elect officers.
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Methodist Episcopal
Shenango Valley
R. F. Randolph
New Castle District
MBE
Sharon
New Society
Lawrence County
Sheriff Sale of Schultz Farm Assets Set for December 23
Sheriff Brown will auction the property of Charles Schultz on the Edgar farm in Pulaski township including grain farm machinery livestock and other farm accessories on Tuesday December 23.
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Sheriff Brown
Charles Schultz
Edgar
Pulaski Township
Shoe Department Bargains In Men’s And Women’s Shoes
Shoe department advertises eight cent bargains in men’s and women’s footwear inviting readers to call and see the selection.
Assistant Counsel Appointed in Blevins Cases
In a joint session City Solicitor James A. Gardner asked for two assistant counsel to aid in six Blevins bondsman cases and a parallel suit against A W Gardner. The court will hear injuries from Courtney and Wilson heirs. Gardner may testify and require additional counsel. Other actions included street widening questions and city bids for monuments and lighting.
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Gardner
City of
New Castle
Blevins
Court of Common Pleas
John Blevins
A. W. Gardner
Courtney and Wilson
B. F. Dean
James A. Gardner
Beaver and
Falls Streets
Henry Ulrich
Messrs. Hoover
Donnelan
T. W. Williams
South Mill Street
Hoover
Dean
McCaslin
Clayton Street
Wallace Avenues
Jackson
Vance
Police
Welsbach Lighting Company
Epworth
Superior Streets
West Avenue
Spring Street
Cunningham Street
Jefferson Street
Pollock Avenue
Verdict of Guilty in Park Pickpocket Case
William Roney known as Wheeling Red was found guilty of larceny from Joseph Carlisle at Cascade park during a picnic on August 5. Marcus Ross aided arrest. about 85 dollars and a pocketbook were taken. Carlisle identified Roney from the scene. trial concluded with a 20 minute jury deliberation.
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William Roney
Joseph Car Hele
Cascade Park
Carlisle
Allegheny
Roney
Cedar Ross
Ross
Lester Carlisle
August Roedel
Carisle
Medard
Commonwealth
John G. McConahy
Pleas of Guilty Entered in Several Court Cases
In court Monday Judge Wallace saw multiple defendants plead guilty to various charges. Frank Conti admitted selling liquor to minors and without a license, with prosecutors Michael Crea tura and Rocco Antonio. Mike Donavin’s case was nolle contende re. Essie Hites prosecuted George Hites for felonious assault. case moved to March term. William Lawton Henry Lawton and Jerry Cameron faced lar ceny. nolle contendere entered for their defense.
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Wallace
Frank Conti
Michael Creatura
Rocco Antonio
R. K. Aiken
Mike Donavin
Nolle
Patrick Farrell
the Commonwealth
George Hites
Essie Hites
A. L. Hazen
Nolle Contendere
William Lawton
Henry Lawton
Jerry Cameron
Lareceny
Bert Yoho
Knoblock Rendering Plant Declared Not A Nuisance
A Hickory township court verdict finds the Knoblock rendering plant not a public nuisance. Prosecutor William Douthitt argued health risks, but the jury ruled otherwise and assigned costs to the prosecutor.
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Hickory Township
Miller
William Douthitt
Al leghenian Solomon Gross pleads guilty in assault case
Solomon Gross, wealthy Lehighenian, admitted guilt to assaulting tenant Philip Sarver after two previous trials for cutting with intent to kill. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs. Previously sentenced to two years in the penitentiary, the circuit court reversed that decision, and total trial expenses near 4000 dollars. The case draws Western Lawrence County interest.
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Youngstown
Solomon Gross
Philip Sarver
Lawrence County
Death of Mrs. Sarah A Porter in Atlantic Avenue Home
Mrs. Sarah A Porter was found dying on her bedroom floor at 73 Atlantic Avenue byPred Campbell a beer driver. Coroner E C Porter investigated to determine if death resulted from natural causes or foul play while noting missing jewelry and belongings.
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Sarah A. Porter
Atlantic Avenue
Pred Campbell
Cyrus Guildoo
Mercer Street
G. Dudley Hoag
Campbell
E. C. Porter
Grant Street
Margaret
Kittie McKenna
Sharon
Sheriff Brown Sells McElwain Bakery Property
Sheriff Brown sold the McElwain bakery property including fixtures and contents. The sale occurred Tuesday afternoon with total proceeds reported at 235 dollars.
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Sheriff Brown
McElwain Bakery
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