Not Guilty In Libel Suit Of Edi S W Whistler
A Butler County jury found editor Edi S W Whistler not guilty of criminal libel in the Western Press case. The judge instructed the jurors on public communications privileges and malice or negligence as critical questions. Costs were to be allocated as the jury saw fit among Whistler, the prosecutor, or the county.
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New Castle
Edi S W. Whistler
Mercer
Bater
WH. Martin
Butler
Butler Hagle
Grove City Herald
Whistler
Cancel Insurance When Most Needed
Daunted by a fire bug's activity all but two of Gloucester's insurers have cancelled all risks on cottages at Long Beach and Briar Neck where incendiary fires destroyed about 300000 worth of property in the past year. Police have failed to apprehend the fire bug, sparking consternation among owners and renewed enforcement by authorities.
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United Press
Gloucester
Mass
Petty
Long Beach
Briar Neck
Youngstown Man Brings Bride From Syria After World Trip
Roger Thomas returns to Youngstown with a bride from far-off Syria. An heiress who recently gained a large fortune, she spoke good English in her native town. Their courtship began during Thomas's year-long around-the-world trip, culminating in a wedding before the bride’s fortune and status are disclosed.
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Roger Thomas
Youngstown
Far- Syria
Thomas
Syria
Forest Fires Threaten Oklahoma Counties Across State
Hundreds struggle to halt raging fires sweeping through southeastern mountains in Oklahoma. The blaze has consumed hundreds of acres over two days and threatens to spread into Texas and Arkansas. Numerous houses destroyed. no deaths or serious injuries reported thus far.
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Okmahoma City
Okla
Mouriain County
Texas
Rkansas
Elks Aid Families After Big Fire Tragedy in Youngstown
The Elks who ran the entertainment for Youngstown families of two fallen firefighters report a total of 3.05 dollars raised. The funds were divided between the two bereaved households.
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Elks
Youngstown
Congressmen in Washington 80 Give Up Hunting
Washington December 17. A farcical notice reports a missing gallon jug of delirious South Carolina whiskey intended as a Roosevelt testimonial. The jug vanished between Charleston and its destination as Major Micah Jenkins investigates in Washington.
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Washington
White House
South Carolina
Roosevelt
Charleston
D. C
Micah Jenkins
Rough Rider
Internal Revenue
Washinston
Three Miners Die in Hungarian Mine Disaster
Vienna Dec 1. An explosion of fire damp in the Doman coal mine near Resieza Hungary leaves thirteen confirmed dead and many entombed with their fate in doubt. The exact number of men inside the mine at the time is not known.
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United Press
Vienna
Doman
Resieza
Hungary
Holiday Market Ad Listing Grapes Oranges and Trees
The notice advertises produce and seasonal goods including grapes at 2 lbs for 25 cents oranges at Ste per dozen and Christmas items like trees and holly wreaths. Located at No 25 Pittsburg Street opposite Union Station with related items available.
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Pittsburg Street
Union Station
Edenburg News Socials and Postal People Notes
Edenburg society items list numerous New Castle visitors and callers including Hoffmaster, Walter, Hess, and McCullough family members. Short notes cover theater, church, and rail section foremen reducing forces while several residents travel to Youngstown and Pittsburgh area for visits and errands. A Christmas shoppers scene at New Castle and a missionary tea marked community activity.
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Nellie Hoffmaster
New Castle
Mies [von Walter
Friends
Fitch Walter
Youngstown
William Hoffmaster
Roy Raub
G. F. Abel
J. G . Perks
E. E. Dougherty
Amzi Taylor
7. T. Robinson
Ella Neel
W. G. McClelland
East Youngstown
Asa Hoffmaster
D. M. Hoffmaster
Selena Bashline
William Knapper
Stoneboro
William G. Knapper
J. M. Hoffmester
Santa Claus
Jane Thompson
Training School For
Woodville
Charles McCullough
West Middlesex
W. A. Cannon
Alfred
S. L. Lindsey
William Lindsey
James Pender
Peter Cain
Edward Delaney
Mahoningtown
H. C. Mitchell
Charles Kelso
Mary McGuire
Ida
West Middlesex Blast Furnace Demolition Begins
Demolition work has started on the West Middlesex blast furnace. The project aims to clear the site and prepare for redevelopment, with crews working to dismantle towering structures and remove hazardous materials under safety protocols.
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West Middlesex
Street Car Men Enjoyed Banquet in Jackson Block
More than 200 street car workers, wives, and families attended the annual banquet in the Jackson block on Neshannock Avenue. James Moore, president of the New Castle Street Car union, acted as toast master. Superintendent W C Smith of the traction company gave a speech along with informal remarks. Children performed, including Shiney Garwig and recitations by Thornton Allen and C Conrad’s daughter. The banquet ran from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. with an elaborate multi course menu.
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Jackson Block
Neshannock Avenue
James Moore
New Castle Street Car Union
W. C. Smith
The
Traction Company
Shiney Garwig
Charles J. Garwig
Thornton Allen
C. Conrad
Unity Club Postpones Meeting Until After Holidays
No meeting of the Unity club this Friday evening as sessions are postponed until after the holidays. The first gathering will occur on the first Friday after New Year’s.
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Unity Club
Sixteen Hunters Die in Maine Hunting Season Toll
August Maine Dec. 17 The toll of accidental deaths during Maine s hunting season, which closed Tuesday midnight, stands at 16 men. Thirteen were shot, one was killed by falling on his knife, and two drowned.
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Maine
Collision in Pouch tunnel kills ten in France
In LIMAGES France a passenger train collided with a freight train in the Pouch tunnel between Limages and Brive. Ten people were killed and nearly twenty injured, some fatally, in the crash dated December 17.
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Limages
France
Pouch Tunnel
Here
Brive
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Aoquitte
Shilling Bros
St. Cash Grocery
Union Market
James C. Hutton
Oor
Washington and Jefferson Sts
Reymer
Edenburg
B. A. McCullough
James Filey
Greenville
Pennsylvania Company
Willam Vannesse
Claud Bonnet
Jessie
Charles Weddell
Lenora Coats
Alta
Walnut Street
Norman Craig
Charley Whiting
Mr. McKim
Pittsburg
W. G. Knapper
Elizabeth Miller
Samuel Lebron
A. C. Miller
Harry Whiting
J. A. Gibson
R. H. McCullough
Alice Reebie
Antoinette
George T. Abel
Fuunch
T. L. Moffmaster
Blaine McCullough
Struthers
Minnie Holliday
Ziebinde
State Street
Mr. Badger
Butler County
Trans
D. M. Hoft
Master & Son
F. MacWilliams
James A. MacWilliams
Walter Raub
C. W. Rodgere
William Hess
Uniontown
F. R. Hess
A. C Robinson
Joseph Walter
Ig McCullough
NEW Castle Loan CO
Wallace Block
Bell Phone
Washington and Jefferson Streets
Paul B. Griffiths
Syomore St. Bell
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