Dunn challenges Brock for a New Castle bout in Clevelander tone
Jimmy Dunn claims the middleweight title and readiness to fight at 130 to 133 pounds, especially against Wing Brock. He favors New Castle as the venue, urges Brock to accept, and notes Brock’s manager Dave Langman seeks a decided match with Brock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy” Dunn
Middle West
Will McKay
Cleveland
Dunn
Wing
Brock
O'Keefe
Essington
Pittsburg
Owen Moran
New Castle
Langman
New Orleans
Corbett
Cy” Flynn-Young Gibbs
Erie
Few New Liquor License Applications Expected in Mercer County
Sharon Pennsylvania December 30 report that Mercer county will see only two new liquor license applicants next year with Stoneboro adding one new license. Sharon and South Sharon will maintain the same count as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Mercer County
Mercer
Stoneboro
South Sharon
Nerves Puzzle and Kidney Cure Claim
Article explains nerves as the body's signal system and blames liver and kidneys for sluggish signals. It promotes Cann’s Kidney Medy, claiming it stimulates the liver and kidneys to clear blockages and restore normal body function. Sold by all druggists.
Nickee's Rut Rate Medical Store on North Mill Street
Nickee's Rut Rate Medicine Store operates at Gt North Mill Street in New Castle Pennsylvania. The listing highlights its address and local presence as a pharmaceutical provider in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Mill St
New Castle, Pa
Divorce and Race death by own action Are Two Great Perils of the Country
Professor A C L Wood of Chicago warns that rising divorce rates threaten American civilization. He cites 1886 and 1890 divorce totals abroad and in the United States, noting U S rates outpacing births and population growth, with 20 percent of marriages barren and childless couples divorcing more often. He argues urban areas show higher divorce rates and likens the trend to Rome's decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. L. Wood
Chicago
England
France
Germany
United States
Three Idaho land lotteries to open reservations for homesteaders
The United States government will personally conduct three land lotteries in Idaho this year opening the Coeur d'Alene Lemhi and Blackfoot Indian reservations to homesteaders. Indians on the reserves will receive allotments held in trust with protections against speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Idaho
Coeur d'Alene
Lemhi
Blackfoot
Montana
Pocatello
Spokane
Yakima
Congress
Kentucky mob leaders move from Stearns to Paint Rock
Berry Simpson Rube West and George Stanley, Stearns strike leaders, with many followers, moved from Stearns to Paint Rock and into Scott Tennessee. Their force is described as stronger while Stearns remains quiet under police guard and Deputy Sheriff J W Tuggle. Marshall Ryan, reported missing, is alive and cared for in Stearns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Danville
Berry Simpson
Rube West
George Stanley
Stearns
Paint Rock
Scott, Tenn
West
J. W. Tuggle
Marshall Charles Ryan
Christmas News From Mt Jackson Area
Local residents share holiday travels visits and family gatherings across towns including Petersburg Niles Grove City and Coraopolis. Social events include a Sunday school social at A H Fullerton's home a box social hosted by the C E society of West eld and a church reception for Rev Jameson and family at the U P church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Nesbitt
William Hofmeister
Petersburg
D. B. Clark
Jamestown
N. Y
S. P. Ferguson
Niles
E. C. Ferguson
J. H. Cooper
Grove City
H. Thomas
U. P. Church
Rev. Jameson
Boxing card dates and venues list extensive bouts
A schedule of December 30 to January 1 boxing matches across multiple cities including Los Angeles Essington Lexington Allentown New Orleans New York Kansas City and Columbus featuring fighters such as Kaufman Barry Cross Loughrey Hart Shreck Cardiff McKeever McGoorty Caponti Murphy Madden Coulon Orrison and Kilbane. The listings specify pairings and host cities for each date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Kaufman
Jimmy Barry
Los Angeles
Cal
Leach Cross
Young
Loughrey
Essington, Pa
Marvin Hart
Mike Shreck
Lexington
Jack Cardiff
Jackson McKeever
Allentown
Eddie McGoorty
Tony Caponti
New Orleans
Tommy Murphy
Frankie Madden
New York City
Johnny Coulon
Mike Orrison
Kansas City
Johnny Kilbane
Nee Kelly
Columbus
Thomas Iron and Steel Firm Formed by Niles Businessmen
The Thomas Iron and Steel Company has been incorporated by a group of businessmen from Niles, signaling a new industrial venture. The announcement notes the formation of the corporation and its local backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Iron & Steel Company
Niles
New Year's Day at the Y M C A
New Year's events at the Y M C A include 9 to 12 open house for the public, an afternoon orchestra recital, two basketball games starting at 2, and an evening lecture by Dr. Wilbur F. Crafts on That Boy and Girl of Yours. Exhibits from educational classes, including drawings and penmanship, will be on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Association
Wilbur F. Crafts
More candidates heard from in city ward contests
Councilmanic races expand with F A Pfeifer joining candidates in the First ward. Seventh ward talks of J H Mellivenny and J C Raney being challenged by William Curran and Charles Harris. Fourth ward opposition looms as Bernard Rocks may enter the field soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Pfeifer
Lincoln Hotel
J. H. Mellivenny
J. C. Raney
William Curran
Charles Harris
Raney
Mellvenny
C. W. Ranney
Bernard Rocks
Rocks
Eastbrook Community Notes and Lectures
Harold Smith and others from Pittsburg Mt. Air New Castle and Wes le y visit Eastbrook friends over Christmas and holidays. James McGeehon visits his brother Dr W A McGeehon. Mattison Wilbur Chase of Chicago lectures on Why or the Problem of Life at Eastbrook U P Church. Raymond Fisher marks nineteenth birthday with local gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Smith
Pittsburg
Samuel Hayes
Mt. Air
John and
Charles Crowl
New Castle
Neal Burke
Edward Sergeant
Ida M. Cummings
Volant
Robert Patterson
William Sherlock
Wampum
Sherlock
James McGeehon
Beaver Falls
W. A. McGeehon
Clara Bell Cummings
Calvin Lee
Wesley, Pa
Mrs. McGeeon
Raymond
Geo. Fisher
Eastbrook
Raymond Fisher
Grove City College
Dr. Chase
Chicago
Eastbrook U. P
Greenville counterfeiter bound over after hearing
Matthew B. Ralston, alleged Greenville counterfeiter, appeared before United States Commissioner Lindsey yesterday and was bound over to the United States grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew B. Ralston
Greenville
United States
Lindsey
United States Grand Jury
Tempest and Sunshine at the opera house on Saturday
One night and a matinee of Tempest and Sunshine, a Southern play, with two leading girls Tempest and Sunshine, in period costumes and a love story. The production offers beautiful melodies and a lavish mounting. Seat sales begin Thursday at 9 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tempest
Sunshine
Opera
South
Dolly Madison Times
Married for Money at the opera house and Howe’s moving pictures
Lem B Parker presents a present day American life drama Married for Money at the opera house with a New Castle revival noted as popular Seats are on sale Lyman J Howe’s moving pictures follow featuring travel sketches Naples Savoy Niagara India Sicily and a 10 mile English steeplechase with dramatic incidents and no rider injuries reported
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Lem B. Parker
New Castle
Lyman J. Howe
Howe
Naples
Savoy
Niagara
India
Sicily
England
Lyman H. Howe
Bombay
Calcutta
Benares
Italy
Rome
France
Buckingham Palace
New Reedham
Series Showcases Animal and Bird Sagacity on Stage
A quaint and delightful program features cats, pigeons, monkeys and ponies in mirthful gambols and unusual friendships. The acts promise human interest throughout and seats are now selling.
Cascade Theatre Vaudeville Ends Run With New Show
Large crowds applaud the Cascade theatre vaudeville bill tonight is last chance to see it. A full program change comes Thursday with new attractions. Matinees daily at 3 pm evenings at 8 and 9 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Theatre
Parisian Belles Burlesque At Opera House Tonight
The Parisian Belles burlesque company performs two up-to-date farces The Aristocrats and The Actors Hotel with musical singing and dancing features. Stars include Hazel Grant Margaret King and acts by Williams Segal Gramlich Conklin and Raymond Sartona with fencing bits. Seats are on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Gramlich & Conklin
Billie and I
Margaret King
Raymond & Sartona
Lorre troupe to headline Harris Family theater vaudeville
The Lorre trio brings comic acrobatics and stage magic to Harris Family theater on Thursday through Saturday New Year’s weekend. The act blends clever tricks with athletic discipline, drawing strong laughter and applause from New Castle audiences in a cozy setting. Hugh F. Blaney, formerly a popular vaudeville star with the act, is noted in reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorre
Harris’ Family Theater
Coliseum
New
Hugh F. Blaney
The Spook Minstrels At Harris Family Theater
The Spook Minstrels headline a week end show with Blaney a high tenor singer and Jones a skilled musician. Chick and Walsh provide comic songs while the best moving pictures play at Harris Family theater with doors at 2 and 7 and two evening shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spook Minstrels
Mr. Blaney
Bill Jones
Chick
Walsh
Harris’ Family Theater
Local Social Notes From Neshannock District
M c aslin Scott Richeal left for Idaho and gatherings over Christmas are noted. Neshannock U P Church hosted a large Christmas night entertainment. New officers for the Neshannock Sunday school are J Q Baker, F F Forbes, Miss Mabel Gormley, Lou Patton. Services are set for January 4 to 10 with communion on January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth White
Ellwood
Grace Kerr
Volant
G. R. Boak
New Castle
Florence Patton
Slippery Rock State Normal School
Wil Hamilton
Norah
Plain Grove
Willis Fisher
Neshannock U. P
Bert Ewing
Croton
J. C. McCaslin
Neshannock Sunday School
J. Q. Baker
F. F. Forbes
Mabel Gormley
Lou Patton
Neshannock
Mrs Lydia McDonald Dies at 93 in Jackson Center
Mrs Lydia McDonald aged 93 dies at her home in Jackson Center Mercer County. She was reported as one of the oldest women in the area and longtime resident of the community.
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Lydia McDonald
Jackson Center
Mercer County
Child custody dispute in Youngstown case delayed
Frank P. Newell of Youngstown and Martin Pyle contest custody of Newell's child. A court rule to produce the child was granted a few days due to other business. The child, previously awarded to Cassandra Newell, was moved to Youngstown to the father's home, while Pyle seeks its return, arguing the home is unsuitable. Newell denies the claim.
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Frank P. Newell
Youngstown
Martin Pyle
Newell
Cassandra Newel
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Nickee
Kentucky
MT. Jackson
W. G. Clark
NEW Company
Ranney
Jeannett
Johnson
New York
Sam McVey
Joe Jeannett
Paris
Attell
Mackey
Abe Attell
Biz Mackey
Atte
Driscoll
Jem Driscoll
Baldwin
Barry and Kaufman
Barry
Kaufman
Langford
David Higgins
Captain Clay
Missouri
Mary Mannering
New Year's
Harris Family Theater
M’caslin
Scott Richeal
Harris
Lorre Troupe
Hugh Blaney
Chick & Walsh
Reis Circuit
H. Norris
Mgr
The
Actors’ Hotel
Lem. B. Parker
W. F. Mann
Marie DeBeau
Wanda Rivers
Mary J. Holmes
Cascade Vaudeville Theatre II
Lessees Verbeck & Farr
Franklin A. Jeeske
Bus
Interstate
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