Kelty Admits Lie Under Oath In Gambling Probe
Testimony shows Charles Kelty acknowledging he lied to investigators about Logan’s knowledge of gambling operations in the Durban room and related schemes. He described a planned raid, the proposed share of proceeds, and the motive to protect an associate, with several witnesses detailing involvement by Kelly, Tidball, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Fike
Tidball
Durban
Clark
Sutton
Tieball
Mitchell
Morecy
Andy Marquis
Marquis
Sugar Bowl
Young
Ohn Knox
Charles
Deskin
Kelly
Kelty
Coliseum
Democracy's Apple Alley Organ Fire Threats Editor
Fire department units led by Chief Frank J. Connery battled a blaze at Jeff McCleary's news emporium on Apple Alley at 9:50 AM. Investigators ponder whether overheated writing or a flue caused the fire as flames were subdued after three chemical tank shots. The editor's building left a two foot rear roof hole and a crowd recalls the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Connery
Central Fire Department
Jeff McCleary
The
Democrat
Apple Alley
McCleary
Deaths of the Day at Lawrence and New Bedford
The funeral of attorney Frank A. Blackstone, longtime Lawrence County Bar member, was held Tuesday evening at his sister’s Allen street home with Rev. A B McCormick and singers Mary Clarke and Mrs Mary B Medard present. Interment followed at United cemetery near New Wilmington. Also noted is the funeral of John Homer Brownlee of New Bedford, 66, to be held at New Bedford Presbyterian church, with his remains at the family home. His daughter’s death 14 years ago signaled his mental decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Blackstone
Lawrence County Bar Association
Robert Walker
Allen Street
A. B. McCormick
Central Presbyterian Church
Mary Clarke
Mary B. Medard
United Cemetery
New Wilmington
John Homer Brownlee
New Bedford
New Bedford Presbyterian Church
Brownlee
No Special Meeting of Tin Workers Postponed to Saturday
There will be no special meeting of Pride of New Castle lodge of the Amalgamated Tinworkers Association next Thursday afternoon. The regular meeting will be held Saturday afternoon in the Clendenin block where routine lodge business will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pride
New Castle Lodge
Amalgamated Tinworkers Association
Th Lodge
Clendenin
Ejectment Filed Over Fourth Ward Land Dispute
Robert C. Clark sues Clement E. Hazen in ejectment to secure possession of a land tract in the Fourth ward with both parties claiming title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Clark
Clement E. Hazen
Fourth Ward
Swadner Case Delayed To Monday In Court
With Christmas near, the case against Mrs. Fannie Swadener is postponed and will not be heard until Monday. The decision was made Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Swadener
Meeting on Courage and Self Knowledge
The speaker argues that facing emergencies reveals a man’s own weakness and creates fear of repetition. He emphasizes personal accountability, stating that one’s fear is an internal accusation and cannot be shared unless others observe the same failings.
Copper tub in which Marat was killed up for sale in Paris
A historic copper bath believed to be the Marat murder tub is back on the market in Paris after a prior sale to a museum for 600 dollars. The old tub is described as shaped like a wooden shoe and scarred from ancient use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marat
Charlotte Corday
Paris
Sundown Comes No Matter How You Turn Back Time
Uncle Eben voices a folk wisdom line about conscience and time, remarking that no matter how a clock is turned back sundown inevitably arrives. The quote captures a reflective mood on inevitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben
Washington Star
Coal larceny case ends in partial hearing
Myer Klein, charged with larceny of a load of coal, was given a partial hearing before Alderman Charles B. Mayne last night. In the midst of it H. Goldman, the prosecutor, withdrew the charges upon a settlement being made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myer Klein
Charles B. Mayne
H. Goldman
Balph Returns Home for Holidays from Ohio State
Harold R Balph son of Mr and Mrs D F Balph of Delaware avenue is home from Ohio State University Columbus to spend the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold R. Balph
D. F. Balph
Delaware Avenue
Ohio State University
Columbus
Ladies Wrist Bags Drawstring Sale Promo
Ladies leather wrist bags offered at 89 cents special with sale prices 50, 75 cents and some at one dollar. Limited time selection designed for quick purchase.
Missouri Supreme Court Dissolves Waters-Pierce Oil Firm
The Missouri Supreme Court banishes Standard Oil of Indiana and Republic Oil from Missouri and dissolves Waters-Pierce Oil of St. Louis. Each firm is fined 50000. Waters-Pierce faces dissolution by January 15 unless it separates from Standard Oil. The case stems from Attorney General Hadley's 1895 suit. judges split on damages and dissolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Supreme Court of Missouri
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Republic Oil Company
Missouri
Waters-Pierce Oil Company of
St. Louis
Waters- Pierce Company
Standard Oil Company
Hadley
Supreme Court
Judes Lunmm
Waters-Vierce Company
Graves
Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet Ad Special
Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet advertised as a Christmas gift for wife or mother priced at 23.50 with emphasized blessing.
Old and Wise Inscription From Ptah Hotep Manuscript
In Egypt about 5500 years ago the earliest known written manuscript of Ptah Hotep offers a timeless precept. It advises that among people one should cultivate love as both the beginning and end of the heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Milkmen Fined for Poor Milk. Inspector Warns
In Brentford England an inspector reports traders exploit his Sunday church absence to sell inferior milk. The incident follows a fine imposed on a local milkman amid concerns over quality and honesty in dairy trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brentford
England
New Orleans
Picayune
Look on the sunny side and make life a sweet song
An inspirational sentiment urges choosing a positive outlook to shape character and life. It encourages focusing on brightness, resisting negativity, and making the best of every situation for a happier future.
Pazo Ointment Promises Quick Piles Relief
Pazo Ointment guarantees cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles within six to fourteen days or money back. Sold for 50 cents with refund offer.
Local social notes from Harlansburg and New Castle
Mrs. William Ruby of Harlansburg visited friends here last week. Mrs. E J Waddington visited friends in New Castle Monday. Rev L S Clark and family moved into the new parsonage last week. Miss Emma Crowl convalescent after illness. Chester and Charles McNickle in Pittsburgh last Thursday. Miss Mary Scheffler of New Castle guest of Miss Ruth Kemp last week. Bazaar at U P church a success realizing eighty dollars. Mr and Mrs John Dinsmore and sons Marvin and John visited his parents Sunday. Mrs Elizabeth Baer left Monday for Pittsburgh to spend holidays with daughter Mrs Edward Snodgrass. Mrs Christiana Chambers called to New Castle last week due to illness of daughter Mrs B W Welker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ruby
Harlansburg
E. J. Waddington
New Castle
L. S. Clark
Emma Crowl
Messrs
Chester
Charles McNickle
Pittsburg
Mary Scheffler
Ruth Kemp
U. P
John Dinsmore
Marvin
John
Elizabeth Baer
Edward Snodgrass
Christiana Chambers
B. W. Welker
The Spanish Main and its Caribbean Boundaries
The Spanish Main defined the Caribbean’s northern and eastern border from Mosquito near the Isthmus to Venezuela, including Jamaica, St. Domingo, the Leeward and Windward Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caribbean Sea
Mosquito
Isthmus
Jamaica
St. Domingo
Leewards Islands
Windward Islands
Venezuela
South America
Policeman Teaches Lesson With Early Morning Greeting
Arthur Roberts the popular comedian rose early, bathed dressed and breakfasted and stood on his doorstep by 8 30. The local constable met him with a cheerful good night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Description of Cromwell in trainee teacher exam paper
A student examination paper describing Oliver Cromwell as a man with coarse features a large red nose and deep religious convictions beneath. The remark reflects humorous and critical framing in the context of teacher training materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Cromwell
Official quotations paid by dealers in New Castle
The following quotations are paid by dealers in New Castle and corrected at 12 o'clock every Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Improved Mad Dogs in Boston Hospital for Rabies
Boston opens a hospital for dogs suspected of rabies and reports improved cases while veterinarians caution that cures are not claimed hydrophobia remains unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Worcester Telegram
Her Supreme Pleasure in Looking Younger Than Peers
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes that a woman’s greatest pleasure may be seeming younger than peers the same age, reflecting a social fixation on age appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
The Real Cost of Things, From Thoreau
A quotation framing the price of objects as the life required to obtain them, contrasting immediate exchange with long term sacrifice. The passage echoes Henry David Thoreau and his reflections on material value and personal cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoreau
Reception Planned for Mrs Greer of Morgantown W Va
Invitations issued by Mrs George Greer and Mrs Charles Greer of North Jefferson street announce a large reception at the former’s home on Thursday afternoon December 31. The honor guest Mrs Herbert Greer and her husband will be in the city for part of the holidays. Two hours are set 2 to 4 and 4 to 6. The bride Mrs Greer will be celebrated with anticipated entertainments during her stay. S A R girls met Miss Gertrude Waddington Tuesday evening exchanging Christmas gifts. The group will reconvene after the holidays with Miss Ethel McKee as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Greer
Charles Greer
North Jefferson Street
Herbert Greer
Morgantown
W. Va
Gertrude Waddington
Court Street
Ethel McKee
Wallace Avenue
Mr and Mrs Miness Miller Plan Colorado Springs Trip
Mr and Mrs Miness Miller of Lincoln Avenue will leave Monday January 4 for Colorado Springs Colorado where they will spend two or three months.
Emigrant learns skills at London imperial school
Instruction for a prospective English emigrant teaches him to adapt to a future home. An imperial school near London runs lessons in farming riding shooting and roping cattle and horses for young settlers crossing the seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial School
London
Doing Time Joke Turns On Church Visit
A pastor asks a parishioner about her husband’s whereabouts at church. The reply is a concise six months, delivering the punchline without further detail.
Miss Hazel Everett of Sharon Ends Visit with Friends
Miss Hazel Everett of Sharon has concluded a visit with friends in this town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Everrett
Sharon
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W. L. Aiken
Aiken
Charles Kelty
Knox
Will
James Waitman
James Deskin
Clinefelter
Clinefelter Place
Charles Tidball
Mill
Mercer
Mill Street
Market Alley
McCarthy
Youngstown
Charles Tidabll
Charles Kelly
Vendome Hotel
Judge Wallace
Hainer
John Carlin
Tom Spiers
Lusk
Carlin
Crine & Clark
Utton
Jean Kaufman
Highland Avenue
Mac Jackson
Leasure Avenue
Democracy
R. S. McCulloch & CO
Pittsburg Street
Xmas Goods
Xmas
Express
Mr. Blackstone
John H. Brownlee
Thur
Swadner
Marat’s
Dark Philosophy
Robert I. McClenahan
Jennie H. Watson
J. Medelaninger
Margaret R. Chapin
John F. Hanna
Pulaski
Wampum
Metzler
Pittsburg St
Standard Oil
Eastbrook
S. Rosenblum & CO
Colorado Springs
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