Edwin Hawley Dies, Noted Railroad Magnate
Edwin Hawley, longtime railroad leader and foe of Arriman, died at his East 60th Street home after a heart attack linked to overwork. Born 1850 in Chatham, New York, Hawley rose to prominence guiding a continental railroad dream despite a life of intense labor. Stocks in rail interests fell on the news as the market reflected the loss of a major industry figure. Continued on page twelve.
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United Press
New York
Edwin Hawley
Hawley
East 60Th Street
Chatham
N. Y
Heaviest January for Pennsylvania transfer freight in New Castle
Railroad freight reports show New Castle Pennsylvania transfer heavy freight activity in January. Officials did not expect such a rush with both incoming and outgoing traffic exceeding typical January volumes, requiring full crews and overtime and night work.
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New Castle
Pennsylvania Transfer
Westside
No new cases reported to Health Officer today
No new contagion cases were reported to Health Officer McCandless today, keeping the tally unchanged and suggesting stable local conditions for the period.
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McCandless
Claims She Never Signed The Note In Court Action
A petition to open judgment in the case of C. W. Brown for Henry Ryhel and C. B. Allen versus Joseph Hradresky and Marie Hradresky claims Mrs. Hradresky did not sign a $20 note. Hradresky says he bought goods from Brovym and signed the note. Cam Harper held the goods. A rule to show cause was granted. Judge Porter dismissed all jurors and several cases were continued due to J Norman Martin’s absence in California assisting in the Patterson Tingley trial.
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C. W. Brown
Henry Ryhel
C. B. Allen
Joseph Hradresky
Marie
Harper
Porter
J. Norman Martin
California
Patterson-Tingley
Verdict for plaintiff against Gebbia Spalla and Co for 1285.57
The jury returned a verdict in favor of W. B. Jones Company for 1285.57 against Gebbia Spalla and Co partners and against Frank Gebbia and Antonio Spalla claiming they were real partners. The suit for goods sold three years ago led to bankruptcy related complications and contested partner status. The case featured testimony from Sarah Varley and defense attorneys Aiken Gilfillan Wallace McElwee and Gregory.
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W. B. Jones Company
Frank Gebbia
Joseph Gebbia
Joseph Spalla
Antonio Gallo
Gebbia, Spalla and Co
Gebbia
Frank ‘Gebbia
Antonio Spalla
Sarah Varley
Miss Varley
R. K. Aiken
Lsted
J. Clyde Gilfillan
W. D. Wallace
William McElwee
H. K. Gregory
May Take Bell Phones Out Of City Building
The mayor hinted the city may restrict Bell telephone use in municipal buildings and city controlled sites to pressure Bell to join the municipal conduit. He said councils would likely be informed soon and that public appeal could seek citizen support in this effort.
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Bell Company
Tired Taft Begins Homeward After Ohio Swing
President Taft, worn after three days campaigning in Ohio, heads toward Washington hopeful the ghosts and clouds in his native state are passing. He says the swing aroused Republican sentiment and dispelled erroneous impressions, noting the cordial reception in Ohio and Cleveland hospitality. Continued on Page Five.
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United Press
Pittsburg
Ohio
Taft
Washington
Cleveland
Trouble Over Pay for Auto Parts Case Heard
The Driggs Seabury company of Sharon sues E E Hileman over auto part repairs for a Hillsville purchase. Parts fetched from Sharon cost 19 07 and a dispute over payment arose with Hileman denying an agreement to cover costs if parts were found in Sharon. Attorneys R K Aiken for Hileman and W H Falls for Martin appeared.
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Driggs-Seabury Company
Sharon
E.E. Hileman
Hileman
Silas Martin
Hillsville
Martin
Overland
Indianapolis
Coates
R. K. Aiken
W. H. Falls
Miser Dies With Maniac Guard In Brooklyn Home
Henry Bensfield a 79 year old prosperous builder died of starvation in his Brooklyn home where his daughter 44 guarded him and kept the doors closed for a decade. Detectives killed the cats to enter and found the woman sane no more. The body showed his lack of food and exposure with $277.78 in cash and bank books showing deposits over $8 000 plus deeds to valuable property.
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United Press
New York
Henry Bensfield
Brooklyn
Bensfield
Miss Bensfield
Rebels seize Juarez but lack of bodies stirs confusion
United Press reports say Juarez fell to Zapatistas after an uprising, but early dispatches from El Paso say no bodies found and death toll uncertain. Federal troops from Chihuahua were en route to retake the city as four U S cavalry guard the river area.
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United Press
EL Paso
Tex
Juarez
Mexico City
Zapatistas
Chihuahua
Fort Bliss
Burglars Seize Earrings From Sleeping Woman in Pittsburg
Two masked burglars broke into the home of Charles Mueller in Pittsburg at night. They ripped diamond earrings from Mrs Mueller while she slept beside her husband and child, also taking a necklace. The jewelry valued at 850 dollars. Police alerted after the wife woke. It is believed the thieves used chloroform.
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United Press
Pittsburg
Charles Mueller
Breen Considers Relocating South for Daughter’s Health
Ex County Detective J H Breen weighs moving his family to the south to escape health concerns for his daughter Eva. He has received several job offers but has not chosen yet, seeking a climate better suited to her illness.
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J. H. Breen
Eva
Breen
Murder Inquest Tonight For Pasquale Faraone
Coroner Norris to hold an inquest this evening into the death of Pasquale Faraone who was killed at his mother in law's Centre street home on Monday afternoon. The inquest begins at Capitolo's undertaking rooms on South Jefferson street at 8 o'clock with Rev. N A White of Greenville as a guest of Mrs. A B White of North street.
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Norris
Pasquale Faraone
Centre Street
Capitolo
South Jefferson Street
Rev
N. A. White
Greenville
A. B. White
North Street
J. P. Morgan Jr Receives $100000 Blackmail Note
In New York a note demanded one hundred thousand dollars to be left at a Central Park spot or face consequences. J P Morgan Jr informed police after his home was robbed recently. Detectives and gunmen scoured East River and Central Park all night but the writer did not appear. The letter claims inside Wall Street knowledge and pressure on the Morgan banking firm.
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United Press
New York
Central Park
J. P. Morgan, Jr
Morgan Wall Street
Morgan House
East River
Morgan
Wall Street
J. P. Morgan, Sr
Europe
Yuan Plans Dictatorship After Abdication
Shanghai February reports say Yuan Shikai plans a dictatorship for China once the royal family abdicates. He would not recognize the new republic or Sun Yatsen as head. He orders imperial troops near Beijing and cites fear of disorder as martial law spreads from Tianjin to the railway corridor.
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United Press
Shanghai
Yuan Shi Kai
China
Sun
Yuan
Pekin
Ku Cheng
Ngan Hwei
City Officials and Employes Paid Today
City employes receive two weeks' salary while city officials get their monthly pay. Officials are paid once a month and employes twice a month. About 4500 dollars is distributed today.
City pays off 1896 street improvement bonds
The sinking fund call of 17 500 reduced the city's debt today as 35 bonds were presented to the city controller and treasurer and cancelled. The annual program paid off more bonds than usual due to improved finances and sufficient funds.
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Sinking Fund Commission
Prisoners Discharged Under Insolvency Act
Judge Porter freed Jim Negro and Paul Kovin cash from the county jail under the insolvency act. Both men were arrested for carrying concealed weapons. Negro received 20 days and Kovin 30, having served their time but lacking funds to pay costs.
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Porter
Jim Negro
Paul Kovincash
Fire Alarms Hit City in January 1912
Twenty four fires occurred in this city during the first month of 1912 which resulted in calls being sent in for the firemen's services. Most of the alarms were answered by the Central firemen.
Improvements at DeForest Sheet and Tube Plant
Improvements and additions to the plant of the DeForest Sheet and Tube company at Niles will be commenced as soon as weather conditions permit.
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DeForest Sheet and Tube Company
Niles
Deaths of Alvi Conners Barton Rimer and John McClelland
Obituary notices list Alvi Conners 65 of West Pittsburgh Barton Rimer 54 of Butler and John P McClelland 77 of Slippery Rock with brief death records from local area communities.
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Alvi Conners
West Pitttsburg
Barton Rimer
Butler
John P. McClelland
Slippery Rock
Shoes and Coal Aid City Poor This Winter
City charity department reports 175 pairs of shoes and over 200 tons of coal supplied to the poor this winter under Poor Director H. C. Druschel. Shoes cost about 1.80 per pair. coal bills rose from September through January. Total relief costs exceed 1,400 for last month, with prior months totaling around 1,900 to 1,900. Quarantine orders from the health department expanded relief needs.
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H. C. Druschel
Health Department
Missing Dick Faces Trial In Civil Suit And Perjury Charge
The New Castle Nation company sues F. E. Dick for 232 32 claiming he bought goods on Long avenue and fled to Oregon before judgment. A perjury count remains pending but may not proceed until the civil case ends. the jury awarded the full claim. Dick's wife executed on notes and bought the goods.
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New Castle Nation Company
F. E. Dick
Long Avenue
Oregon
Roy Jameson
Nation Company
W. D. Wallace
Jameson
Hazel Dell Residents Seek Damages Viewers Appointed
Petitioners D. J. Bookamer Emma Bookamer B. Walker Mrs Anna Ricer Margaret J Thompson and David R Reed claim property on Clover Line and Orchard streets was damaged by street grading. Judge Porter names J R Ralph J W Snare and Charles R Davis as viewers to assess damages.
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Hazel Dell
D. J. Bookamer
Emma Bookamer
Clover Ave
B. Walker
Anna Ricer
Line Avenue
Margaret J. Thompson
David R. Reed
Orchard Street
Porter
J. R. Ralph
J. W. Snare
Charles R. Davis
Mrs McGonigle Relocates Undertaker Business
Mrs John McGonigle the undertaker has moved from the corner of North Jefferson and North streets to the Watson property at 33 North Jefferson Street, two doors below her former location.
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John McGonigle
North Jefferson and
North Streets
Watson
North
Jefferson Street
Harmony Lines Ticket Change Replaces 44 Trip Books
City food inspector seizes candy from a local store and hurls it into a fire after deeming it unfit to eat. Officials announce changes in ticket sales switching from 44 trip books to 52 trip cards for Harmony lines.
Hearing in McNamara case continues today
A hearing is held today in the commonwealth against detective Charles H. Mc Namara who is charged with extorting money from John Panella. Panella had pleaded guilty to selling liquor without a license.
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The
Commonwealth
Charles H. McNamara
John Panella
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Hes
ERIE
Collis
Huntington
Marie Hradresky
W. E. Jones Company
Gebbia, Spalla Company
E. E.hileman
Miser
Maniag
Capt. Breen
South
Democratic Party
Wilson
Amamias
J. P. Morgan
New Republic
Tion
Mrs. McGonigle
Specter
Croton
McNamara
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