Discontinuance Ordered in Food Goods Trials
Public sentiment oppose unfair law as grocers win dismissals. Judge Porter grants a pro sequi against A Marlin Gordon & Ross and others. McGregor failed to secure convictions. cases discontinued with costs to county. Jury previously heard related evidence. defenders argued for current term trial.
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Mindeter
Altar- Rey Cuntingham
A. Marlin
Gordon & Ross
W. W. Orr
J.C. Huston
W.T. Hutter
Kart Fisher
Porter
McGresn
Railroad Tracks Slip From Roadbed Near Coracoolie
A section of track on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie line slipped from the road bed two miles near Coracoolie after a heavy passenger train passed. Rails were pulled and twisted, earth displaced over 400 feet, and the roadbed undermined by river rise. An announced steel trust expansion was reported for the Onto Works plant, costing six to seven million dollars and to be doubled in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Victim Cities: Death Trap Crash Kills Man
In Youngstown on December 22 Reese Edwards a coal operator died instantly when a Erie railroad train struck his horse drawn carriage at Hubbard Road. His wife and 12 year old daughter were fatally injured. The Edwards family from Brookfield had been shopping after Christmas. Four ambulances ferried the injured to Lake Shore hospital. The tragedy follows a separate crossing accident near Crab Creek involving Turner of Aten Street and his in law Reese Edwards.
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Youngstown
Reese Edwards
Ware Bolt
Moes
Edwards
Eis
Hoth
Hdéwards
Lake Shore
Alfred Turner
Aten Street
Hubbard
Joe
Reese Edwardy
Brookfield
Plaingrove Farmer Attacked by Vicious Horse
J McNulty, a Plaingrove township farmer, was attacked while passing a manege. The horse seized his coat with teeth and he struck the animal with his fists. The coat was torn off but McNulty escaped serious injury. Weather outlook for Western Pennsylvania calls for snow, colder tonight, and continued cloudy conditions near Lake Erie.
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J.mcnulty
Plaingrove Township
McNulty
Pennsylvania
Lake Eris
Employes of Santa Claus Have Rough Ride to City
Robert Armstrong and Rufus Flzers of Pitngrave township secured positions as first lieutenants to Santa Claus for the busy season. They arrived in New Castle with a load of hens ducks and turkeys for markets after leaving home in the early hours. A News reporter quoted them saying they faced a tough time getting enough turkeys but hoped to profit from ducks and chickens as this was their only year working for Santa Claus.
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Robert Armstrong
Rufus Flzers
Pitngrave
Santa Claus
New Castle
Pizer
Santa Clare
Constable Stitt and Christmas Spirit Reported
A garbled account mentions Constable John Stitt in a Christmas season scene with a reporter present. The text suggests Stitt discusses peace and right to arrest near Christmas, with references to Alderman Cubhisan and a tense moment involving a kite beat.
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John Stitt
Chriatearth
Wis
Pnemas
Hie Wan
Cubhisan
Verdant Precinct Life Mentioned By Miss Kittie
A fragmented note references Miss Kittie and Katie Wakiach of New Yantin with unclear ages and details. It hints at civic or local ties to Verdant Precinct life and aYoungtown Vindicator association.
Acquitted of grave charge in Polk County trial
Neal Mooney triggered the case by claiming Walla and Boyle supplied cocaine. Walla and Boyle were found not guilty by a jury after evidence showing Mooney’s disclosures and the lack of licensed cocaine sales. County costs assessed. testimony from Detective McFate and others referenced in the trial.
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Foo Walla
Don Boyle
Neal Mooney
James Norris
Cunningham
Polk
Walla
Hoyre
J. Lee McFates
Mooney
Moore
McFate
Opera House
Boyle
Lunk
Commonwealth
Reed Megown
Bis
Head
Ehmey Hogier Sai
Lusk
Sowlesui Lusk
Herry Lusk
Elms Prepare for Christmas Charity Distribution
Elms club readies a city Christmas aid event to aid at least 1,600 poor children with togs candles and clothing. Volunteers convert Wools Block spaces into display and packing areas with tickets issued for articles and food baskets to follow.
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Tiz Wools Block
Lea
Tadge
Tannager
Follownes
Janns Neuwahl
Hoya’ Dotting
Jacob Cosel
Underwent
Jonas Kaufman
Xiels
Claren‘e Weill
Data
Caps and
Mits
Louis Whritch
Gambers Fear Reform Campaign Threat to Gambling Trade
Gamblers fear a new reform movement from News Castle Temperance as organizers keep plans quiet while gamblers seek information. They worry their immunity from arrest may fail and that their illicit operations face an impending crackdown. Representatives have questioned sources to learn proposed actions, with a campaign opening yet to be announced.
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News'Castle Temperance Organization
Jatong
Firefighters Halt Blaze At Smiths Dye Works
Central firemen battled a fire at Smith's dye works on South Siltatreet Friday night at 11 30. The blaze started in the boiler room from red hot ashes and threatened the second story where gasoline used for cleaning was stored. Firefighters prevented a catastrophic explosion and saved the building. Estimated damage 50 to 100 dollars, insured. Chief Connery plans to push stricter rules on storing dangerous fluids in the city.
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Central Fire Department
Smith’s Dye Works
South Siltatreet
Smith
Central Department
Gonnery
Connery
Sphinxes Speak Yet Tell Nothing in North Hill Mystery
New Castle Pa December 22 1906 a letter from Mey of New Castle Executive Department questions a police report about a Lincoln avenue incident on December 3 1806 asserting two boys were involved and rumors of a third. The News criticizes police for releasing vague statements and urges confirmation of the guilty parties.
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Mey
New Castle
Laws Haine
Desina
Polka
Fuither
North Bill
Ant
Udlezs
Northhill
Po Iie
Christmas Church Music at Second Presbyterian Church
A December program by the Second Presbyterian Church chair features morning and evening renditions. It lists preludes, choruses, solos, duets, and anthems including works by Buck Parker Gounod and Mozart, with titles such as Fear Not Ye, O Teruel and The Pilgrim's Song at Hope.
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Scond
Lord
Shepherd
Wozart
Pestlude
Marth
Rarnby
Oil 15 Found in New Field North Beaver Township
Farmers in North Beaver celebrate a strike on the R and Clukie farm near Weatherd church. After the drill pierced the rock the oil field reportedly filled the hole and work stopped. Details remain secret with uncertainty about the quantity and payoff.
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Beaver Township
R & Clukie
Symposium on Revivals Monday Headline Shenango Valley
The Shenango Valley Minister association will feature a symposium on revivals as the main morning discussion at the upcoming meeting on Monday. The report notes alimony issues and a court decision in a separate case, with details largely behind closed doors. A large plant is planned at Pripo and Tonnan town to construct concrete sewers.
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Shenango Valley
Youngalawn
Telegraph briefs from The Wit across multiple regions
Summary of scattered telegraph briefs describing unrest in Vienna and Bohemia, a New York kidnapping case, acts by President Roosevelt and John D. Rockefeller, California governor Pardee’s gratitude, a blood sale arrest, Italian opera plans, a golden wedding, a mining tragedy, a Fort Benning probe, and interstate commerce remarks presented in fragmented form.
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Portal
Vienna
Austria
Bohemia
Georgie Brucato
Wang Ang
New York
Roosevelt
Lulu B. Grover
Teddy Bear
John D. Rockefeler
John D. Hockefeller
Bin
of Trust
Governor Pardee
California
Colosado
Norman Morris
Leoob
Washington
New Castle Man Wins Large Damages Verdict
A Mahoning county jury in Youngstown awarded Wright of East New Castle a large verdict against the Pennsylvania Railroad for damages from the Wilmington Junction wreck of October 7, 1905. Wright’s severely injured foot required multiple operations and custom prosthetics over years. Attorneys Anderson, McNab and Anderson pressed for damages while the railroad seeks a new trial on alleged errors.
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Mahoning County
Inurl Wright
East New Castle
Pennsylvania Ballrom Company
Wilmington Junction
Wright
New Castle
Lawrences County
W. N.Y
Pennsylvania
Severn
Dafinita
Tandreda
Anderson
McNab
Nderson
Ark
Fab
Delia
Central school raises funds for needy elderly couple
The sum of 21.93 was raised by Central school pupils and given to Charles and Mrs Butcher of Warson Street. Part of the money was paid over while the remainder is deposited, to be paid on Mr Butcher's order. The item notes city interest and prior mention in The News.
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Central School
Charles Buteher
Warson Street
Stoco
Antilles
Delayed Pews Ready for Use at Third United Presbyterian
Pews ordered for delivery September 11 arrived after a fire in Plano Illinois destroyed the entire consignment. The fourth floor factory burned to the ground. Patrolman Joy of Sharon suffered an electric shock while passing an electric light pole Thursday night. he was treated at home.
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Plata
Plano
Burnet
Joy
Sharon
Cartain
Ken
Negroes Plan to Solve Race Question in Texas
The United Brotherhood formed by leading Texas Negroes aims to punish rapists and degenerate elements within their race to win white favor. The plan, praised in the South, is condemned by Washington clergy as vigilantism. Clergy in Boston echo concerns that violence cannot be countered by more violence and that whites must enforce the law.
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Colocnd
Dallas
Texas
Washington
United Brotherhood
Oscar J. W. Boott
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Alter Brotherhood
New York faces possible famine in rail strike crisis
New York negotiators and railroad officials escalate amid a looming strike that could halt nearly all traffic in the city. Rail workers seek a five cent an hour raise while railroads offer four cents as ultimatums are issued. Three thousand workers, including contractors, switchmen, brakemen, and freight handlers, may walk out before midnight. Conflicts threaten food supply and city operations.
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Publishers’ Press Diapatch
New York
Maohatn
Letter to Santa Claus from a troubled boy
A 13 year old North Wil page boy writes Santa detailing dangerous requests for a real revolver and a dark lantern, asking for skeleton keys and a travel book. He describes a wish list including a Jimmy revolver that opens a window and a durable lantern, and mentions siblings and a brother's unclear needs amid disjointed lines and garbled phrases.
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Carl Sins
Adyorn
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Auience Comity
Beavy
John 0. Wallace
Pally
Christ
Constable Stitt
Kittie
Katie Wakiach
New Yantin
Vormaieen
America
Job
Gon Doyle
Sobieski
Harry Dusk
Bitliard
Wodgy
Neady
I Martin J. Klazogen
Wt. Hill
Goorka Omer
Miner Hicks
Col
Fa Motopet
Sphinx
Pho Derrick
le la
Symopsium
ABW
Pripo
Tonnantown
Idm
Leander Cimpanari
Traly
Justiles
Supreme Coure Har- Aana
Mit
Harlan
Oreo
Breer Trenton Coal Company
War Department
Fort Bean
Ohda
Pskase Inata
Wil Tngton Junction
Ona
Law Finn
Andersons, McNab and
Anderson— Railroad
Chartres Butcher
South
North
Louis 11. Butts
Brinch Hill
Citelonatl
Loviss Dresser
Tomer and Drolen
Burt
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