Motive In New York Slaying Revealed By Police
Police report that motive behind the New York slaying involves a wealthy patron known as Candy who accused Harry W. Cowan of coercive acts toward Edith Burton. Burton, aBrooklyn singer, described the man as a guest at the Hotel Astor for seven weeks and warned she would not tolerate further manipulation. After a quarrel over commitment, Cowan sought forgiveness by telephone. Burton scheduled a Monday night meeting where she was killed. Senator Lewis learned Cowan faced embezzlement charges at the Hotel Latham and other offenses and Cowan left the Astor on the night of the shooting, heading toward Pittsburgh when the murder occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren
A. B. Lewis
Harry W. Cowan
Preity
Edith Burton
Miss Burton
Candy
Hotel Astor
Cowan
Slai
Senator Lewis
Cowat
Latham
Astor
Pittsburgh
Women Organize to Discuss Crimes in London Club
The Judior mes Club formed by women barred from the crimes club led by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Sir Edward Marshall-Haji holds regular meetings to discuss all classes of crime. Members include authorities seeking broader viewpoints on life and its problems, with juniors inviting notable people to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Judior Mes Club
Crimes Club
Arthur Conan Boyle
Edward Marshall- Haji
Tia
New Castle Kiwanis Elects Dickey President
Attorney Thomas W. Dickey was inducted as Kiwanis Club president at a Wednesday installation in New Castle. M. Louis Wallace and William Moody were named first and second vice presidents, with Charles B. McGrath completing his year as president emeritus. The ceremony featured a radio program from KW and performances by local musicians as attendees pledged support for upcoming beautification and Under Privileged Child initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Dickey
Kiwanis Club
M. Louis Wallace
William IF. Moody
Orahdin
James Naysberry
Lickey
Ofice
Charles BH. McGrath
McGrath
Dickey
Eddrees
Digkey
New Castle
New Gastia
Cunningham
Geta
Clyde Gibson
Charles EB. McGrath
Robert L. Mearmans
Richard ¥. Johns
First Christian Church
William E. Harriss
Henry Bryson
Siddler
Lawrence County
Fat Davis
Congressman's refusal leads to salary refund in protest
Virginia representative Henry St. George Tucker returns more than 2000 of his 10000 annual House salary to the treasury since last March. He opposed the pay raise from 7700 to 10000, stating constituents elected him on a 3750 basis and he would not take more than 7500. Monthly refunds of 203.38 continue with receipts kept in a scrapbook.
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Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
Henry St. George Tucker
Virginia
Treasury
Yucker
Attitude
Dedicate New Temple Next Year in Mesa Arizona
Proponents plan a 600000 temple for 95 000 Mormon adherents in Mesa to be completed around January 1. The outer temple may open to the public for inspection until dedication, after which entry will be restricted to church members with a recommendation. A separate fire incident at 422 Carson Street damaged a home, with smoke reaching the chimney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Probenix
Ariz
Mesa
Bootleg Coal Latest Innovation In Eastern Region
SHAMOKIN Pa Dec The Coal bootleggers operate boldly despite arrests by officers. They promise to deliver a ton of fuel at night for 31 to 12. Housewives who accept coal pay more than listed and do not get change. Buyers risk arrest for handling stolen goods. prosecution to secure proper change is futile.
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Shamokin
Dec. Ag
Seven Candidates For Fire Department Take Test Tuesday
Seven candidates for city firemen took the civil service examination at the city building last night. Results are not yet determined. The board passed a resolution allowing former civil service members with clean records to return if vacancies exist and with endorsements from the councilmen, mayoral recommendation, and a majority council vote. A second mental test is not required, but a physical exam is. Vacancies in fire and police are expected to be filled Friday, with Lt Kennedy seeking a leave of absence. District Attorney elect Brean plans to recommend him for county detective. Sheriff-elect Reynolds has already received a leave of absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Kennedy
Brean
Reynolds
Mead-Penn Iron Works Names Banker’s Brother Treasurer
Karl McGill of Meadville, brother of local banker BE. E. McGill, named treasurer of the Mead-Penn Iron Works company, reorganized from Phoenix Iron Works. New firm capitalized at 600000 dollars in common stock, no preferred, and plans to resume production in January.
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Karl McGill
Meadville
BE. E. McGill
Mead-Penn, Iron Works Company
Old Phoenix Iron Works Company
Cantera
Barbaric bob rivals the shingle in London
London readers report on a newly imported barbering trend the barbaric bob from Paris aims to outdo the shingle cut. It features a right side parting two combs lifting hair from the ears with long curls framing them while the back retains the shingle line for a modern sleek look. Seepage notes Tom Jenkins coaches the wrestling team at West Point this winter.
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London
Paris
Tom Jenkins
West Point
NEW BEDFORD FAMILIES SPEND CHRISTMAS WITH RELATIVES
A long list of guests and dinner parties across New Castle, Youngstown, Warren, and nearby towns marks Christmas celebrations. Mr and Mrs Harry Moore of Koppel hosted relatives. numerous families including Genkingers, McClanahans, and Shilds joined dinners and visits with relatives and friends through the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Moore
Koppel
Sidney Holtzman
Rer
T. E. Thompson
Ewing
Pittsburgh
Louise Genkinger
William Genkinger
Fred Genkinger
David Nessle
New Castle
Carl Genkinger
Catherine
Youngstown
A. J. GenkKinger
Merle Murdick
Harold
Hood
Warren
Margaret
Charley Cane
David McClanshat
Misa Jessie Walker
Roy
McGee
Battle Row
Rtobert McClanahan
Julia
Ellen
Scott Stankard
Eastbreak
Christmas
Don DuShane
Don
Charles Moore
Frank Slavens
Walter Eckenroad
Wnd
Bernard McQuire
Douni June
H. Moore
John Maltzman
Carl Wolford
Orrin Bailey
David Black
Luglan
iMrs
Will Cawden
Lowwellville
J. F. Gilliland
KK. Gilliland
Edna and Bryan
Hilton
Pulaski
Wranefa Taylor
Harry Riblot
New Caalia
Lawrence Clark
Ellwood City
Misa Ruth Stankard
Easbbrook
Robert McClanahan
Retnh Underwood
Hassar Wortiman
J. W. Clark
Wilcox
Fay
John Greggs
U. P
Cly Swagger
Reamer McCartey
Ellen Coulter
Charles Stoner
Brownles Woods
Cornelia
Mary Hood
Jaimily
Freeman Coulter
Mabel Barry
Wew Bedford
C. FP
Johnston
Mary Wortman
Cc. A. Moorhouse
E.T. Smathers
Evans City
Effie Shields
Ralph Moore
Jennie Wallace
Christian Alter
Christmas visits and local social notes in Leesburg
Leesburg notes list Mr. and Mrs. Everett Frankenburg visiting New Wilmington, various Mercer and New Castle callers, holiday gatherings with families such as the Fikes, Wards, and Orrs, plus schooling events at North Leesburg and Springfield township. Mentions of illnesses, farewells, and small town travel mark a busy holiday period.
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Everett Frankenburg
Dave Means
New Wilmington
Carson Orr
Lemuel Drake
Robert Fike
Mercer
Misa Irene Wright
T. J. Armstrong
de. Gailey
East Liverpool
W. G. McCracken
Jack Wardle
Edward Baughman
New Castle
A. J. Kaiiman
Dave Fletcher Chriatous
Evra Spiker
Christmias
Harold Armstrong
Warren
Andates
John Woods
Mel
Cleford McClymona
Violet
Asrr
Harold Macem
Sir
Cgeorge Sweezy
Allie Bracken
Jay Gollina
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Barnett
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Hartman
Ele
Nstall Dickey Kiwanis Head
FHOS
W. Dickey
David Melissick
Carson Street
Fire Department
Higgins Bros
Zeemerry
Irtimater Brose
Girly T
Misa
Coats
Fura and
Fabrica
New Bedford
Parker City
Melya Anderson
Cleveland
Clarence Anderson
Harry Clark
Alys
Cornea Cover
Anna Duff
Ellis Warry
Thig Place
Fern Simpson
Jamea
Warry
Joe Baldwin
Masury
Thelma Shields
Bari Cover
A. J. Taylor
Mahoning
Fred Willman
Sharon
Irfa Wylie
Illwood City
Herman Bauder
Dorothy Bauder
George Mayne
Isa
Frank Wigton
Wilwood City
Mra
C. J. Qaboeson
Siva
Frank Harry
Leesburg
Farmers Home
Anna Francis
Harry Uber
Earl Rudolph
Robert
Stoneboree
WG. Rudelph
John Gallett
Paul Stonebroaks
Indiana County
Ci- Ton Orr
Lawrence Wardmen
Wilt Simon
Lawrence Wardman
Dave Fletcher
Daniel Douglass
Connesutville
Fred Knauff
Charlie Hill
Charles Persch
Paul Macem
J. C. Offurr
Springfield Township
North Leesburg
Miss Anderson
Aiga
Persoy
and Mire
Pets Davis
Fénerar Dave
Misa Edith Pulser
Misa Ivlen Macom
New Caarle
Mont Minter Haa
Mar Millburn
Chartie Rubinson
Milton
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