Detectives shadow Adams Express crew in $5050 robbery
City detectives surveil Adams Express workers tied to a $5050 bill heist from the U S Treasury en route to Citizens National Bank. Thumbprint clues lead to wax impressions. crews from Pittsburg to the route are checked for matches while signatures would have to be forged for any passable bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Express Co
United States Treasury
Citizens National Bank
Mill Street
Adams
Sycamore Street
Ackage
Pittshure
Pittsburg
Express Company
T. W. Phillips
David Jameson
Adams Co
Hubbard to stage fox chase next Saturday
Hubbard plans a fox chase as organizers promise entry promises but warns it will not be the New Bedford style. Ernest Hull and Edward Stewart recently captured a red fox without injury and say many hunters with hounds will attend, starting next Saturday morning if entries come in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
New Bedford
Youngstown Telegram
Ernest Hull
Edward Stewart
Divorce Court Hears Case of Bartch Versus Partch
Jessie Bartch seeks a divorce from George A Partch alleging desertion about three months after their April 26 1901 marriage. She claims the desertion occurred July 29 1903 and through attorney Frank A Blackstone asks the bond be dissolved. A subpoena has been issued and the case will be heard at the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Bartch
George A. Partch
Frank A. Blackstone
Love's Young Dream Again Shattered
Bertha Dowler by attorney Frank A Blackstone files for divorce from Fred E Dowler alleging cruel treatment as grounds. Married November 5 190? and separated January 3 1904 with subpoena issued returnable at next court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Dowler
Frank A. Blackstone
Fred E. Dowler
Dowler
Notice of Cessation in Carpet Weaving Season
Due to illness the author cannot continue carpet weaving this season. They thank friends and patrons for kindness and sign off with warm regards. dated February 4, 196.
Man Buried Alive in Quarry Collapse At Maranis
A cave in at the Maranis Clay and Limestone quarry trapped 23 year old Frank Vinell beneath tons of earth while workers used a steam shovel. Fellow miners dug him out in time though he suffered severe internal injuries and was taken home for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maranis Clay & Limestone Company
Frank Vinell
Norris Street
Vincil
Inquest Held Over Death of W. H. Booth at Pennsy Yard
Witnesses from the New Castle Pennsylvania Company testified at a Thursday evening inquest. Brakeman Fred Childs described Booth stepping from a wooden car to an iron hopper when his foot slipped, causing him to fall beneath the wheels and die instantly. The jury returned an accidental death verdict, with Coroner W. H. Cox presiding.
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W. H. Booth
John (. Searight
Swift Warnock
Fred Childs
Lous Steen
Childs
Booth
New Castle
Pennsylvania Company
White
W. H. Cox
Robert W Clendenin Pioneer Merchant Dies at Home
Robert Wallace Clendenin, a pioneer merchant and respected city figure, died around 10 a.m. Tuesday at his home after a two week battle with grip and pneumonia. Born July 26, he remained a beloved gentleman of the old school, known for courtesy and wide acquaintances, who kept an active business presence until illness halted him. Continued on Page Fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wallace Clendenin
Clendenin
Coateugzess
Hani
New Buildings for Grove City College Planned
President Isaac Kettler visited Pittsburgh to secure funds for two large buildings for Grove City College's mechanical engineering department. About forty thousand dollars are needed, with nearly half contributed so far. Construction for the project would start around May 1, and the ninth annual conference is set for August 3 to 18 with speakers Francis Landley Patton of Princeton Theological Seminary and Rev. Davis Greas of Western Theological Seminary.
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Grove City College
Isaac ©. Kettler
Pittsburg
Kettler
Amon
Francis Landley Patton
Princeton Theological Seminary
Davis Greas
The
Western Theological Seminary
Power Company Sues for Large Amount Over Promissory Note
The American Steel & Wire Company, New Jersey, sues Belwood Power Company and indorser H. W. Hartman for $2,090.70 on a note dated November 21, 1904, due December 15, unpaid. Plaintiff seeks judgment for the face amount plus interest and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Steel & Wire Company
New Jersey
Beilwood Power Company
H. W. Hartman
Indorser
Wallace and Wilson Travel to Havana Vacation
Judge J Sharp Wilson of Beaver travels with Mrs Wilson and friends to Havana Cuba for a short vacation. Ex Judge William D Wallace of New Castle visits his daughter near the city. Both jurists are mentioned in connection with Superior court nominations this year but no conference with Republican leaders is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Sharp Wilson
Beaver
Washington
Leaves Hospital After Operation
Cart, the 12 year old son of Crawford Cunningham of Wampum, who two weeks ago had an appendicitis operation, has nearly recovered. He progressed enough to be moved Thursday afternoon by Sutton's ambulance to his home.
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Cart
Crawford Cunningham
Wampum
Sutton
Runaway Horse Terrifies Washington Street Bystanders
A horse bolted on Washington Street near 10:30 AM Thursday while Frank Pfeifer’s dog calmly watched from a buggy. The animal dashed along Diamond Street toward Kyster’s Livery before being caught without damage. No injuries reported.
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Washington Street
Frank Pfeifer
Pfeifer
Rig
Dot
Kyster
Aut
Willie
South Mill Street
Alarmed chicken coop leads to shooting near Eastbrook
Lafayette Gates, a well known city resident, was shot by Samel Patterson while fleeing from a chicken coop near Eastbrook after Patterson installed a burglar alarm. Gates suffered non serious wounds to his hand and leg, was captured, and held to court after a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samel Patterson
Eastbrook
Lafayette Gates
Patterson
Gates
Hinkson
Near Easthrook
Easthrook
Turner Case Settled After Plea of Milty in Larceny
In Commonwealth v George Turner the defendant appeared before Judge Porter and pleaded milty to larceny. He was fined $1 and costs, released on his own recognizance, and ordered to report at the Moreh term and pay 15 of the costs due. Turner had been arrested weeks earlier for stealing boots and a clock, and earlier release on recognizance followed by his disappearance. He was later arrested in Mercer county where the hearing occurred. he claimed coal mine work but was interrupted by arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Commonwealth
George Turner
Porter
Moreh
Turner
Morrison
Mercer County
Narrow escape from death at New Castle Junction hit by train
A member of the Under Southern Blues company barely escaped crushing at New Castle Junction on a Wednesday morning. While sight-seeing near the P. and L. BE yards he dash across the main track in front of a passenger train. A large dog carried by the company collided with him, knocking him aside and averting the fatal crush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Bkues” Company
New Castle Junction
P. & L. BE. Yarda
Tragic Railroad Crossing Death in Brakemin
Sidden doart in a ful form came to Brakemin Wills Mi Booth of the Pennsylvania railroad about 4:50 Wednesday afternoon near the Steel rill office. He slipped and fell under the wheels of the car he was crossing between trains, death coming instantly. Booth, 28, lived in Pittsburg until marriage three years ago and resided in this city with his wife in the Smith flats on Cochran street. He had recently returned to work after an injury and was a member of the Central Presbyterian church. Survived by his father at Shawokin and several siblings. Funeral Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at Central Presbyterian Church. interment at Oak Park. An inquest будет held Thursday evening at Dunn & Rice's.
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Sidden Doart
Mi Booth
Pennsylvania Railroad
Steel
Booth
Pittsburg
Smith Flats
Cochran Street
Netth Street
Central Presbyterian Church
Mr. Bean
Shawokin
Oak Park
Dunn & Rice’s
New Castle Man Dies in Texas Bridge Collapse
Clyde Gilbert son of William Gilbert of 158 Electric street died in El Paso Texas from injuries after a bridge reconstruction collapse. He suffered a severe spinal injury and died late Thursday night as his mother arrived to be at his bedside. The body will be brought home for burial.
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Clyde Gilbert
William Gilbert
Electric Street
el Paso
Texas
Sai
Clyde
Reynolds and Weingartner Trouble in Harrisburg
A Harrisburg telegram dated Wednesday reports Republican legislators who opposed reversing votes on the President and Creasy resolution are being pulled aside by party leaders. Those who sided with Democrats and the President are named, including Berry, Washington, Carson, Cope, Chester, and others across counties.
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Harrisburg
Imerse
Shoce
Berry
Washington
Carson
Beaver
Cope
Chester
Garner
Schuylkill
Gays Buller
Hitchcock
Tioga
Hockenberry
Putler
Lambert
Somerset
Longsdort
Adams
Moust
Cumberland
McLane Crawford
Moore
Allegheny
North
Jefferton
Reitzweyer
Lycoming
Philbin
Laccawanna
Reynolds
Lawrence
Smith
Indiana
Sayler
Schhuylkill
Weingartner
Whitten
Westmoreland
Beaten Resident of Ellwood Wounded in Home Assault
James Bieverson, a well known Ellwood resident, lies critically injured after being beaten by Joseph Payne, a former neighbor, who attacked him for a robbed picture. Payne fled, with authorities seeking him in Pittsburg or McKeesport. Stevenson was found unconscious after the hammer attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Bieverson
Ellwood
Squire S. Y. Douds
Joseph Payne
Stevenson
Loon
Che Ense
Payne
Lustify
Pittsburg
McKeesport
Five Thousand Dollar Loss In Haleville Fire
A Sunday evening blaze at the Johnson Limestone Co. crusher in Haleville caused about 5000 in loss. The building and machinery, valued around 30000, were damaged as the roof caught fire and hoists and tipples were destroyed. Firefighters and local workers fought the blaze until it was controlled. The company will be idle for several days while repairs proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Limestone Co
Haleville
Johnson Co
Former New Castle Man Seeks Past Ties From San Diego
S W Bell formerly of New Castle writes The News from San Diego Del that he would like to visit his old home but would not consider living there again. He notes California climate suits him and contrasts it with a recent cold wave back east while San Diegans enjoy favorable weather. A classified line invites farm buyers or renters from New Castle, Pa.
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S. W. Bell
San Diego
Del
Handsa
New Caroile
Mr. Bell
Golden State
Small Fine Against Jail Breaker Set by Court
Robert Davis admitted guilt to jail breaking in a Monday court, receiving a $1 fine plus costs after a judge’s lecture. Previously jailed for drunkenness, he served 10 days, and while under work release he left and did not return. Re-arrested, he has been in county custody for five months, with an aged mother and two sisters relying on him, leading the court to impose the minimum sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Davis
Porter
Davis
Court House
Death after being kicked by horse near Ashtabula
HM E McGoun of North Mercer street reports the death of his cousin Clayton McGoun of near Ashtabula Ohio from injuries suffered Tuesday when a horse kicked him in the stomach as he prepared to harness it. He was 53, formerly of Sharon, and his mother Miss Priza Paisley lives in Sharon in her first year. He is also cousin to Misses Lydia and Sarah Paisley of Grant street in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HM. E. McGoun
Mercer Street
Clayton McGoun
Ashtabula
Mefioun
Sharon
Priza Paisley
Lydia
Sarah Paisley
Grant Street
Farm for Rent in Taylor Township, Lawrence County
The farm of the late John A. Amker man in Taylor township, Lawrence county, about one mile below West Pittsburg. April to EM Underwood, 2944 Washington St. New Castle, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Amkerman
Taylor Township
Lawrence County
West Pittsburg
EM Underwood
Washington St
New Castle
Coal for sale on J G Workley farm near Eastbrook
No 1 coal offered on the J G Workley farm near Eastbrook with price 5 cents per bushel for screen coal plus other costs. Jacob Sonntag, Pa. 4l-w-4ur.
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J. G. Workley
Eastbrook
Jacob Sonntag
The Man Who Pleases the Gallery Customer at Wade’s Gallery
A feature about the man who consistently pleases visitors at Wade’s Gallery. He engages patrons with a welcoming manner, explains artworks clearly, and helps guide buyers through selections to match tastes and budgets.
Big Store Promo Coupons Offer 50c Wade Photos for 10c
During the sale at Buwers Remembrer customers receive coupons for Wade's famous 50 cent photos at 10 cents each. The photos are produced on the store's 3rd floor and remain in high demand with ongoing popularity.
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Wade
Daring New Castle Jewelry Store Burglary
Jewelry store on Long avenue near South Mill street in New Castle was robbed Thursday night. A large haul valued over 500 dollars disappeared, including 22 gold watches and 20 solid gold rings. Entry was through a rear window cut with glass, door opened from inside. Tracks show thief fled in haste dropping a gold ring. The shop, recently sold to Clint Snyder, had no safe and a new one was pending arrival. Suspicions point to an insider with knowledge of the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Harry Potter
Long Avenue
South Mill Street
Clint Snyder
Hanna & Broe
Potter
Snyder
Troop F Cavalry to be inspected April 3 by State officers
The State military department announced that Cavalry Troop F of New Castle will be inspected by State officers on April 3. Colonel John P. Penney will oversee the inspection as Troop F members have been drilling diligently in anticipation of the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Military Department
Cavalry Troop F
New Castle
John P. Penney
Russian refugee nearly frozen found near Moravia Street
A Russian refugee named Robeskia Kowan, arrived Saturday from Russia to escape military duty, was found unconscious by the Big Run near Moravia Street. He was revived at the Hotel Gaston with frozen hands and feet and later moved toward Moravia Street for care.
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Moravia Street
Shenango
Gaston
Robeskia Kowan
Russia
No. So& Moravia Street
Rowan
New Castle Junction
New Castle
Ellwood Company May Increase Stock
The Glen Manuf acting Company of Ellwood calls a directors meeting to vote on raising capital. Current stock is 50 000 dollars and proposed to increase to 100 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood Company
Glen Manufacturing Company
Ellwood
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Power Company
Wallace and Wilson
Mey Sudben Beate
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Deaten
Rugdgd
Uaconsliols
NEW Casile
H. O. Hill
KR. F
NEW Coal Bank
Herb D. McGoun
Crouch & Marquis
Buwers
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