Japan Faces Fifteen Year Window to Build Strength Says U P
United Press dispatch from San Francisco reports Japan cannot wage war for fifteen years due to heavy war debt and taxation. The piece argues Anglo Japanese treaty blocks Russia, notes hardship on civilians especially widows of Russian war dead, and cites exhausted fleets and limited coal.
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Lee Clotworthy
United Press
Tokio
San Francisco
Japan
United States
Sultan of Wulu
Calirnia
Far East
Russia
Yoko-Warria
Thse
Japanes
England
Jaan
Pacific
Trouble at Shenango Valley Hospital Leads to Resignations
Carrie E. Smith resigns as night superintendent and accuses nurses of a hostile farewell. She states the board received her resignation, then she and her sister faced harassment including lemons and jeers in the hospital hall. The incident casts doubt on official action as resignations sit with the board.
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Carrie E. Smith
Shenango Valley Hospital
Mrs. Cochran
Miss . Whitmyre
Zehner
Burkett, Lee
Acomb
Johnson
Frank
Kunt
Bessie M. Smith
Miss Smith
Bessie Smith
More Trouble in Colored Church at Second Baptist
The Second Baptist church announced no services Sunday surprising members and Rev J H Holland. A janitor barred entry at church doors while awaiting further word. A monthly business meeting is planned to discuss the pastor’s possible dismissal amid claims of evildoers in the church and a call for a clean city and church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Baptist Church
J. H. Holland
Holland
A. M. Patterson
Greer Millwrights Resume Work Monday
Tin workers in Greer are reported to have six millwrights at the Greer tin mill this morning to prepare machinery for the resumption of operations. Officials hope the mill will reopen soon.
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Greer Millwrights
Greer
Roosevelt Denies Riding During Park Incident
President Roosevelt, after more than two months, denies a charge that he struck Miss May Rhodes with a crop during a ride at Cook Creek park last Thanksgiving day. The denial follows a letter from Elizabeth Rhodes asking why the president would not deny the story. A congressman’s reference to the incident was later expunged from the record.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Cook Creek Park
Los Angeles
Cal
May Rhodes
Congress
Elizabeth M. Rhodes
Loeb
Representative Willett
House
Supreme Court Justice Denounces City Tax System and Railways
Justice W J Gaynor condemned delays in laws and street railway corruption in Gotham. He said national and state politics should not influence city elections and urged educated citizens to lead. He criticized taxation that shifts burdens to the poor and warned against commissions guiding civic land deals.
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United Press
New York
Gotham
W. J. Gaynor
Supreme Court
Gaynor
Peoples Forum
U. S. Court
Reverend Martin Concludes Fifteen Year Pastorate
Rev J S Merlin yesterday closed his pastorate at the Reformed Presbyterian Church after fifteen and a half years. He delivered a strong gospel sermon on Elijah and Hagaven, announced the pulpit vacant by presbytery authority, and pledged his congregation God speed as he departs for National Reform work with headquarters in Pittsburg.
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J. S. Mer
Raormed Presbyterian
Mefstin
Llose
Elijah
Hagaven
Martin
Pittsburg
Died Yesterday Near Pulaski Miss Irene Marquis
Miss Irene Marquis aged 16 died Sunday at the family home near Pulaski after an illness of brain fever. Survived by parents Frank C. and Mrs. Marquis and sister Ruby. Funeral Wednesday at the Pulaski Presbyterian Church with interment in Pulaski cemetery.
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Irene Marquis
Frank C. Marquis
Pulaski
Presbyterian Church
Pulaski Cemetery
Local Couple Married in Canton
Considerable interest attaches to the marriage of Miss Catherine Brooks and Walter Baldwin both of this city. The ceremony occurred Saturday in Canton Ohio. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Brooks of Knox Street and the groom works for the Bessemer railroad. They are receiving the congratulations of many friends.
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Catherine Brooks
Walter Baldwin
Canton
Ohio
Thomas Brooks
Knox Street
Bessemer Railroad
McCormick Urges Men to Sign Local Option Petition
Rev. A. B. McCormick pastor of Central Presbyterian asks the men of his congregation to sign a local option petition to be presented to the legislature. No specific bill form is noted.
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A. B. McCormick
Central Presbyterian Church
Nho
Chicago Mystery Death Cleared as Accidental Shooting
Coroner inquiry into Mrs. Lucius C. Tuckerman death finds no police action likely. George Busse, brother of Mayor Busse, allegedly fired while showing a revolver to a maid, with Mrs. Tuckerman struck in the next room. Testimony from Gen. Gerard and witnesses supports accidental discharge.
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United Press
Chicago
Lucius C. Tuckerman
George Busse
Busse
Bertha Lambeke
Girard
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Lucius Tuckerman
Ulster County
New Mexico
Tuckerman
Gen
Gerard
Gen. Gerard
Mayor Busse
George
Roosevelt Defends Connolly After Republic Disaster
The president supports writer James B. Connolly amid serious charges from the steamship company over the wreck of the Republic. Letters from J. W. Pendergast and his wife, fellow passengers, describe Connolly as calm and helpful, including aiding others and securing life preservers, contradicting officials’ accusations.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
James B. Connolly
Republic
Connolly
J. W. Pendergast
Pendergast
The
Florida
Kieran Explains Fidelity Money Details
Kieran discusses fidelity funds and related financial arrangements. The report covers fund sources amounts and potential implications for stakeholders.
Fidelity Fundings Big Role in Life Insurance Schemes
Patrick Kieran detailed how Fidelity Funding acted as a conduit for two life insurers the Reliance Life Insurance of Pittsburgh and the Security Life Insurance of Chicago. The firm lent to churches, required 75 percent endowment policies, charged high interest, and used premiums to fund insurance, with assets growing from 0 to about 70 000 by 1907.
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United Press
New York
Fidelity Funding Company
Patrick Kieran
Olney
Kieran
Reliance Life Insurance Company
Pittsburg
The
Security Life Insurance Company
Chicago
Fidelity Company
Fidelity
Boice, Woodward & Wilbur
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Milwaukee
Wis
Home of the Holy Family
Emsden
Western Trust & Savings Company
Rudolph Kleybolte Company
Carnegie Trust Company
Carnegie Company
Montigue
California anti prize fight bill targets all combat contests
Sacramento February 1 Senator Willis introduced a drastic anti prize fight bill in the legislature making all contests training or handling challenges a felony. Willis, a strong organization man, said the organization would back drastic measures to join reform efforts against race tracks.
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Sacramento
Willis
Third Ann’s Supper at St. Vitus Church
The third annual supper and entertainment by St. Vitus church ladies will be held February 22 in the church school hall. The event grows in social interest, with a menu reflecting a typical Italian feast enjoyed by both native New Castle residents and members of the Italian church.
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St. Vitus
New Castle
Mrs Stirling Cries On Witness Stand In Divorce Trial
Clara Stirling broke down on the witness stand in Edinburgh as she admitted indiscretion with Lord Northland amid divorce proceedings. She denied immorality and said her actions wouldn’t have advanced if her husband had not been in an affair with Mrs Atherton.
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Edinburgh
Clara Stirling
Lord Northland
Mrs. Margaret Montgomery Ill on Oak Street
Mrs. Margaret Montgomery of Oak Street is reported ill, with her condition described as quite serious.
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Margaret Montgomery
Oak Street
Bond Forfeiture: Brandenburg $1,000 Bond Forfeited
A court forfeits a $1,000 bond posted by Brandenburg in relation to an unspecified case. The ruling confirms the bond loss and notes the court action.
Bench warrant issued for arrest of magazine writer
New York February 1. After an hour awaiting Broughton Brandenburg on larceny charges over a forged Grover Cleveland article, Justice Dowling forfeited his $1,500 bond and issued a bench warrant. Brandenburg is missing. his counsel claimed telephone contact this morning. Witnesses include Mrs. Cleveland ex-president's widow, Carlisle ex-Treasury secretary, and Richard W. Gilder. A chemical ink test was planned to compare signatures. The trial was expected to be brief.
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United Press
New York
Broughton Brandenburg
Grover Cleveland
Supreme Court
Dowling
Brandenburg
Samuel Thomas
Jerome
Cleveland
the Treasury
Carlisle
Richard W. Gilder
Painter Brown Dies After Drinking Moment at Hotel Henry
Thomas Brown a painter collapsed and died from heart failure after paying for a beer at Hotel Henry this morning. The 46 year old, born in England, lived on South Jefferson street and was unmarried. His body prepared for burial and likely to be claimed by relatives near Lowellville. Survived by father in Philadelphia and brother John of Lowellville.
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Hotel Henry
Thomas Brown
Brown
South Jefferson Street
W. G. Wilson
Lowellville
England
South
Jefferson Street
Philadelphia
John
Italians Here Send Money to Stricken Calabria
New Castle Italians respond to relief for Calabria after the earthquake. Father Nicholas De Mita sent 90.02 to the Pittsburg bishop for Rome relief distribution. St. Vitus church contributed 116.52 and De Mita gave 25 with Nick Aramando at Stamping Works adding 20.75. Mr. Mittinger aided as funds swelled the St. Vitus fund. Additional public donations and private gifts supported affected families in Italy.
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New Castle
Nicholas de Mita
Pittsburg
Holy Father
Rome
St. Vitus Church
DeMita
Nick Aramando
Mr. Mittinger
St. Vitus
Italy
Death List of Local Residents Across Several Streets
A death record lists individuals including Thomas Brown 46 of South Jefferson Street and Mary Clark Mercer County along with ages and addresses such as Mrs Albertina Eklund 37 on Hanna Street and Ian S Mackey 3 months of 3 Valley Street. Other names include Mrs Margaret Johns 56 Electric Street and Trene Marquis 16 Pulaski.
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Thomas Brown
Jefferson Stret
Albertina Eklund
Hanna Street
Margaret Johns
Electric Street
Mary Clark
Mercer County
Ian S. Mackey
Valley Street
Mary Yanosko
Race Street
Trene Marquis
Pulaski
Still Fighting Over Sick Juror Delays Cooper-Sharp Trial
In Nashville the Cooper Sharp murder case sees prosecutors opposing juror Whitworth’s removal due to illness. Doctors testify he has Bright’s disease while defense argues against delays and seeks protection from a mistrial as jury selection continues.
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United Press
Nashville
Tenn
Cooper-Sharp
Jeff McCain
J. M. Whitworth
McCain
Whitworth
Vernon Sharp
John Sharp
Criminal Court
Hart
Washington
Men's Organization Debates Social Evils of the Hour
The Reform Presbyterian church men's group meets Monday evening featuring a debate on The Social Evils of the Hour. Speakers are Rev. Ferguson of Rose Point and Rev. R. H. Martin of Beaver Falls.
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The
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Rev. Ferguson
Rose Point
R. H. Martin
Beaver Falls
Dinner at the Lawrence Club for Mr and Mrs McCready
Mr and Mrs J C McCready of East Street hosted a small dinner at the Lawrence club on Sunday afternoon. Seven guests were served a long menu, with an elaborate spread.
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J. C. McCready
East Street
Lawrence Club
Rig Stolen From Shed At Volant
A valuable rig owned by T. J. Armstrong near Volant was stolen Sunday night from a shed. Clarence E. Armstrong tied the horse in Volant after 6 pm, then found the rig missing on returning from church around 10 pm. The dark bay horse, about 1,600 pounds, valued at $100, was hitched to a top buggy with red gears. A suspicious looking man was spotted on railroad tracks near dark by William Allen of Volant. County Detective Loganoe investigated.
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T. J. Armstrong
Volant
William Allen
Armstrong
New Castle
Loganoe Bis
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Nippon
Reliance Life and Security Insurance Companies
California
Mrs. Sterling
Taft
Painter
Calabria
Tennessee
Cooper Case
CLUB
Clarence E. Armstrong
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