Eckles Plans Questioned by School Board Members
Architects recount mixed plans and lack of competitive bidding at the September 5 meeting. Frank Foulke and Harry Wirsing testifed that members knew only their own preferred styles, while W. G. Eckles faced scrutiny over two plan types BE and square.
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Eckles
Patterson
Cheal Board
E News
W. G. Eckles
Sone
Frank Foulke
Harry Wirsing
New Castle
Hile
W. K. Hugus
Hugus
Lula Boyles
the Herald
News
Heard
R. R. Potter
Beaver Falls
Seventh Ward
Saddler
Welcome of Arnold's Fleet by Round‑the‑World Armada
The United Wireless dispatch from the Connecticut reports Admiral Arnold's Atlantic squadron joining Sperry's fleet off the coast as the welcoming ships lined up in formation. Maine flies the red flag and 13-gun salutes ring out, with the combined ships now 200 miles from Hampton Roads and steering a north 75 west course at about ten and a half knots.
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Arnold
Uniited
New York
United Wireless Company Today
Connecticut
Admiral Arnold
Maine
New Hampshire
Idaho
Mississippi
Salem
Admiral Sperry
San Francisco
America
Capes
Hampton Roads
Circumstantial Evidence in Rasor Murder Trial
Medina Ohio February 18 The United Press reports circumstantial evidence mounts against Guy Rasor in the murder of his sweetheart Orie Lee. Prosecution argues the expectant mother faced an unwanted marriage and was killed with three bullets in a secluded spot, with a buggy wheel and shoe prints linking Rasor to the crime.
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United Press
Medina
Guy Rasor
Orie Lee
Rasor
Miss Lee
Death Claims Octagenarian John Matthews 81
John Matthews aged 81 died Wednesday night at his son's home in Mahoningtown after a long illness. He formerly lived in Sharon and leaves a wife and several children. Funeral at 9:30 Saturday at the residence, with burial in Sharon at 11 o'clock.
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John Matthews
A. G. Matthews
West Clayton Street
Mahoningtown
Mr. Matthews
Sharon
Stanley mine disaster at New Castle claims seventy five lives
The Stanley coal mine manager in New Castle reports 75 deaths from Tuesday's explosion with 42 bodies recovered and no hope for rescuing those still inside.
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United Press
New Castle
Eng
Stanley
Shooting at a rat wounds local man in stables
A bullet fired at a rat in Highland stables ricocheted off a hard floor and struck Phil Rogers in the right cheek. He suffered a painful wound but was able to be about the next day. The report mentions Eckles visiting at dusk and discussing plans amid political tensions.
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Highland
Phil Rogers
Mr. Rogers
Eckles
Saddler
Pullian Angers His Enemies In Baseball Power Struggle
Chicago February reports show a movement to depose National League president Harry Pulliam gaining shape as baseball magnates convene in hotel corridors. Pulliam’s remarks at an American League banquet revive gossip and scandal, while supporters say he is worn out. A noon commission meeting is expected to test the bribe charges investigated last fall by umpires Kleim and Ensler.
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Chicago
Harry Pulliam
Pulliam
North American conservation conference opens at White House
The first North American conservation conference met in Washington as nine commissioners from the United States Canada and Mexico gathered in the White House East Room and State Department for talks on joint waterways treaties. Gifford Pinchot chairs the U S delegation with Garfield and Bacon as members while Canada is represented by Sidney Fisher Clifford Sifton and Henri Belford and Mexico by R Escobar Manuel A De Quevedo and Carlos Zellers.
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United Press
Washington
United States
Mexico
Canada
White House
State Department
Forester Gifford Pinchot
United States Commission
Garfield
Bacon
Sidney Fisher
Clifford Sifton
Interior
Henri Belford
Robert E. Young
Department of Interior
R. Escobar
Government School of Agriculture
Manuel A. de Quevedo
Forestry
Carlos Zellers
Bryce
Don Jose
Powder Explosion Kills Three in Slavish Miners Shanty
Steubenville, February 18. A powder explosion at the Lewis Findlay coal mine near Colliers West Virginia destroyed a Slavish miners’ shanty. Three people died and several were fatally burned as the house burned to the ground. Rescuers aided others escaping but several residents suffered severe injuries.
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United Press
Steubenville, CO
Lewis Findlay
Colliers
W. Va
Here
John Wilkoski
Isadore Koski
Andy Polok
Lewis Findlay Company
Rupkoski
New Pastor Installed at First United Presbyterian
The Rev. Hugh F. Given was installed as pastor at First United Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening replacing the regular prayer meeting. Delegates from nearby churches attended as Rev. J. C. McDonald presided and Rev. R. H. Mulholland led the installation. Rev. W. J. McClintock gave the charge and Rev. J. Elmer Campbell spoke to the congregation. An informal reception followed for the couple.
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Hugh F. Given
First United Presbyterian Church
J. C. McDonald
Ellwood City
R. H. Mulholland
Highland Church
W. J
Evening revival meetings at Fourth Presbyterian Church
Interest grows in nightly meetings at the Fourth Presbyterian Church. Rev. Hellman the evangelist will preach tonight on The Philosophy of Him That Doubteth Shall Be Damned as responses to the invitation continue.
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Fourth Presbyterian Church
Hellman
Cooper Sharp trial in Carmack case reveals new evidence and tensions
Nashville dispatch reports the Cooper Dun can B Cooper Robin Cooper and J D Sharp trial scenes surge with new testimony. Witnesses allege insults toward Carmack and discuss Carmack s fatally hurt remark. Clothing, bullets and a rubber shield raise defense and prosecution questions about tampering and delay before firing.
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United Press
Nashville
Tenn
Duncan B. Cooper
Robin Cooper
J. D. Sharp
Coopers
Sharp
Carmack
Romance After Earthquake Leads Widow to Millionaire Wedding
New York report: Carlton H. Wall, California millionaire, marries widow Vio let Armstrong Keasner after a romance sparked by the postquake days in San Francisco. They wed after a rapid reconciliation and plan western travel in ten days.
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New York
Carlton H. Wall
Violet Armstrong Keasner
San Francisco
Keanser
Mr. Wall
California
Joseph G. Wall
Pacific Coast
Wall
Santa Cruz
All Legal Votes Counted In Ward Eight Council Race
Ben Barber Jr. of the Eighth Ward was defeated by one vote. Election board member T H Waddington said no votes were improperly counted and that ballots showing mixed intentions were settled by counting valid selections for other candidates. He cautioned Barber against contesting the result.
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Ben Barber, Jr
T. H. Waddington
Waddington
Barber
Council
Reform movement files for charter in Pittsburgh court
Supporters of the National Reform Association with headquarters in Pittsburgh filed a charter application in common pleas court No 2. The group promotes reform literature and publishes a reform paper. Key figures include Rev James S Martin New Castle and Rev Dr S F Scovel Wooster among other named supporters.
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Pittsburg
National Reform Association
Common Pleas Court
James S. Martin
New Castle
JL. H. Alexander
Philadelphia
John W.thomas
S. F. Scovel
Wooster, C
John McNaugher
William Parsons
Beaver Falls
T. P. Stevenson
James S. Tibby
Sharpsburg
H. H. George
R. C. Wylie
W. I. Wishart
J. K. McClurkin
William C. Lilley
J. T. McCrory
Salome Draws Close In Philadelphia Opera Run
Oscar Hammerstein says Salome will have one final Philadelphia performance Monday with Mary Garden. He cites undercurrents of dissension among the opera house clientele and the city’s reverent traditions as the reason for withdrawing the Wilde Strauss work.
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Philadelphia
Oscar Hammerstein
Mary Garden
Quaker City
Sheriff Seizes Personal Property of Gen Marinelli and Others
Sheriff Waddington serves three horses and other personal property belonging to Gen Marinelli of Chewton. They will be sold on February 24. Personal property of Joe Dydek on the Alexander Crawford farm in Union township includes 13 cows and farm implements.
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Waddington
Gen. Marinelli
Chewton
Joe Dydek
Alexander Crawford
Union Township
Death Record for Several Residents Listed in Brief
The notice lists J. B. Barber 74 of Smethport PA. Charles Dawson 44 of Lyons NY. J. B. Crawford of Pittsburg. Harry H. Stewart 26 of New Wilmington. John Yelto of 338 Mahoning Avenue. David Aiken 70 of Harlansburg. John Matthews 81 of Clayton Street.
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J. B. Barber
Smethport
Charles Dawson
Lyons
N. Y
J. B. Crawford
Pittsburg
Harry H. Stewart
New Wilmington
John Yelto
Mahoning Avenue
David Aiken
Harlansburg
John Matthews
Clayton Street
Burg Street Story Details Hunger Struggle
A report notes a resident in Burg Street endured several days without food, highlighting hardship and local welfare concerns in the area.
Man Delirious and Malnourished Found at 220 Pittsburgh Street
Thomas Alexander, an Odd Fellow employed by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, was found near death at his home behind 220 Pittsburgh Street after five days without food or medical care. Police and a railroad physician learned he likely contracted erysipelas in Princeton and will be cared for by his lodge members.
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McCain
Carmack
Princeton
Pittsburgh Street
Thomas Alexander
Alexander
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Gilmore
Pittsburg Street
Chief Gilmore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Thaw Relieves Trees in New Castle Area
Sunshine and warmth melt ice from overburdened trees in New Castle and vicinity. Damage varies from broken branches to tree loss, with many trees useless for shade and fruit crops reported as a total failure.
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New Castle
Limestone Car Delays Traffic at South Mill Crossing
A loaded limestone car from Marquis Limestone & Clay derailed at the South Mill street crossing today, delaying street car traffic at noon. The car jumped the track and required time to replace, causing notable delay.
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Marquis Limestone & Clay Company
South Mill Street
Election ballot count by judges appointed at noon
The official tally of ballots from Tuesday's election is being conducted by return judges appointed by Judge Porter starting at noon today.
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Porter
Mrs Lemp Granted Divorce and Alimony in St Louis
In St Louis on February 18 Judge Hitchcock granted Mrs. W. J. Lemp Jr. a divorce. She receives 6000 dollars yearly alimony and custody of her son William J. Lemp III, with the father to have the child each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. A 30000 dollar bond was posted to ensure prompt payment of alimony.
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United Press
ST. Louis
W. J. Lemp, Jr
Hitchcock
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