Mrs Cochran the 9 Woman in Black Operating Again
Long, tangled report alleges Elizabeth Cochran known as the “woman in black” ran fraud schemes in Pittsburg, swindling Lovejoy and others with mortgage plots, alias Green, and fake business ventures. Neighbors recall a costly pattern of loans, disappearances, and alleged connections to Hetty Green family wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Elizaveth Cochran
France
East End
Dumafeurer
Coohynt
Hetty Green
Rlep
Cochran
Pink
Lorejug
Pillsburg
Alps
Cochran Igulac
Wallan
Inetlia
Mero Lovejoy
Coehron
Lovejoy
Tavejoy
Cictine
Green
Bogert
Mre. Cochran
Clyde
Mrs. Green
Fourth Avenue
Greet
San Francisco
Matthews
Redey
Co-Eds Gatecrash College Dance Despite Guards Ruse
A dozen women students and escorts climbed a window at Grove City College to enter a winter dance, while President and Professor Hay monitored the hall. The intrusion went unnoticed until midnight when a ladder was used and several dozen attendees joined the party. Authorities investigate to determine if discipline follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove City College
Katie
Power
Hay
Netley
Promoteifng College
Wis
Iim
M Ati
Republic Company Enjoys Prosperity and Dividend Plans
The Republic Tre E and Steal company aims to declare a regular quarterly dividend of 14.4 percent amid expectations of a revival in the steel and iron market. Shares remain tightly held with little trading, as holders anticipate a full rebound in the industry despite temporary earnings dips. The Steel Corporation reports about 48 percent of furnaces active, with Republic noting roughly 40 percent operating in December, up from 22 percent previously.
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Republic Tree
Ateal
Republic
Tan
Steel Corporation Tins
The
Republic Company
Ui Sancern Ig Opera
Rev Davis Endorses Roosevelt or Bryan
Ary Morgan Davis pastor of Elwood City Baptist church preached Sunday evening dedicating his sermon to current politics. He argued the two great questions money and minor while noting Bryan and Roosevelt are alike and that the Republican party absorbed Brysalian principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Davis
Elwood City Baptist Church
Davis
Reavis Fulvner
Brystalian
Rewwbllean
Lryam
Roostvelt
Big Oleo Prosecutions Yield Record State Receipts
The dairy and food division of the state agriculture department reports fines and fees totaling a record year. Receipts include oleomar garine, pure food, licenses, vinegar, and other fines adding up to a sum surpassing all prior years. Payouts and deposits went to the state treasury, marking the largest collection in the department’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy and Food Division
State Department of Agriculture
Alvinton
Plans for New Mercer County Court House
Mercer County commissioners consider bids for a new court house with W. Lougen of Cleveland initially proposed as supervising architect. Judge Williams vetoed the plan, stating he would not approve it, leading to elimination of several architects and a likely selection from remaining bidders. A change of plan may occur within days.
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Mercer
Lougen
Cleveland
Williams
Otto
Jurors Summoned for Civil Court Trial At Local Assembly
Court convened this afternoon for the trial of civil quaes on jlo Hst. Hubert A McKee sues the town ship of Stestcngs. A long list of jurors was summoned from wards and various trades, including mail carriers, farmers, blacksmiths, clerks, and merchants, with numerous names appearing across Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jlo Hst
Hubert A McKee
Hays and McNees to Fight It Out for State Senator
In Butler County a Republican nomination contest narrows as former treasurer Windfeldt of Penn township withdraws. Gapl Thomas Hays, 45, remains a leading candidate while Senator George W. McNees emerges as the rival. The primary battle is shaping up between Hays and McNees, with Armstrong rumored as a potential factor.
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Hays
M'Nees
Treaaurer
Windeld & Dlyons
Penn Township
Thomas Hays
Butter County
George W. McNees
Armstrorys
Butler
McNees
Arnie
Sheriff sale of George Web ey household goods
Personal property of George Web ey was sold by a sheriff on an execution for 100 dollars issued by Louis Nellani. The sale on Saturday yielded 66 dollars and 75 cents with costs totaling 0.70 dollars. The record includes garbled phrases and appears to be a damaged OCR of a local sheriff sale notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Webey
Shayrit
Louis Nellani
Weingartner Seeks Senate Edge as Anti-Penrose Candidate
In Beaver and surrounding counties a contested senatorial race centers on anti Penrose sentiment. Weingartner presses claims of independence while Kennedy, a Penrose ally, splits the Penrose vote. Philips of New Castle plans formal candidacy upon return, positioning with and against Penrose factions.
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Weingartner
Jolfowlky Disputch Gas Eratavit
Penrose
Thomas
Kennedy
New Wrightory
Wille
George Welhzeriner
New Castle
Nominai Lon
Weingariner
Noraticis
House of Representatives
Himer
Philips
California
Kay
Weinedy
Witte
Editorial Decay of Penrose Power in Harrisburg Scene
Harrisburg editors weigh Penrose influence amid cabinet reshuffles and vetoed appointments. The New Castle News comments that Penrose’s grip weakens as Governor Sturt faces pressure from party stalwarts and public officials. Auditor General Young oppose favors, while the treasurer’s role shifts with new appointees.
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Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Mardsburg
New Castle News
Pennsylvania
Panrose
Wkn Sucrests
Penrosa
Railr
Shenfertov
Railroad Commission
Penana
Penrose
Stuur
Penrousa
al Tew Tanruse
Houck
Rinte
Stuart
Tennypuckey
Pearnav
Insra
Venroge
Penorse
Mery
Orkince Shiuri Herama
Capitol Hill
Sturt
Ptace
Nina
Cam Yalyny
Auditor General
Ponwayiyanly
Penrost
Young
Ovisen
Penrane
Treasury
Stata Trealy
Tuo
Dotard
Len
Rose
William
Berry
John O. Shea
Wray
Darras Gale
Sheata
Fang
Stants
Sheats
Miss Lucy Mackey Healed After 20 Years of Paralysis
Miss Mackey of 24 East Chestnut street is healed after two decades of paralysis in arms and legs. She reported a vision guiding her prayers, and upon a mid day visit her mother witnessed the sudden restoration as friends noted renewed use of limbs and restored movement. Doctors had expected decline.
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Lucy Mackey
ABC
East Chestnut Street
Washington
Miss Mackey
Jerwish
Mies Muther
Ises
Miraci
West 1
Carl
Mlay Mackey
Hatrelly
First Christian Church of Washington
Ana Nermon
Christilke
Ghide
Mrs Jane Hutton Called by Death
Mrs Jane Hutton dies at home on Oak Street aged 66 after brief illness. Survived by daughter Mrs A M Lachner and son E A J Hutton, with three brothers and four sisters. Born in Warrington Ireland, long resident in the city, Epworth Methodist Episcopal church member and active in charity work.
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Hove
Oak Streal
Hue
A.M. Landner
Juillé M. Mutton
Blutton
Warrington
County Down
Ireland
Wartemary
Hulton
Epworth
A.M Lachner
EA Word J. Hutton
Kanan City
Johia A. Shaw
William Whaley
Neshannock
Lowasht
Mary. Strith
Elle Whaley
Partners Look Forward To Good Maple Sugar Year
The Char don Ohley Republican notes expected maple syrup season improvements with new sugar fixtures arriving. Farmers anticipate higher quality syrup and better prices as competition grows, amid railway and industrial infrastructure updates aiding production.
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Uth
Slippery Rock Church Services and Local Notices
Slippery Rock report notes R T Bard visiting last week and Marion Gibenn's social. T E Taylor listed in local health matters. Mentions Roberta's back issue and Elizabeth Kiester returning home for family visits, with teaching appointment in Village. Rev Charles Dell conducts services at Slippery Rock and Hazel Dell. RL & Young of Wellsville engaged in evangelistic work this week.
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R. T. Bard
Buller
Marion Gibenn
la Rau Claire
T. E. Taylor
Taylor Am
Kegster
West Siory
Roberta
Amy Hering
Garfield Wilson
Braddock
Janet
Wilson
Elizabeth Kiester
Mise Kiester
Wese Elizabeth
Vilyage Naturday
Gaitvlaes
Charles Dell
Slippery Hock Presbyterian Church
Haxel Gell Presbyterian Qis
Fey
RL & Young
Wellsville, Q
Wampum Fragments From a Distant Page
A fragmentary local item mentions Glyde Conn of Boral Conn and friends in Nun Castle Sun with Mr and Mel. Chirlee Kane visits relatives in Struthers, and a note hints at a costly, unclear transfer of wealth and a list of names amid garbled text.
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Glyde
Nun Castle Sun
Mel
Chirlee Kane
Mrs B W Stillings Summoned by Death
Mrs Elizabeth A Stillings wife of Dr B W Stillings of county line township died Saturday evening at 6 after a long illness due to complications. She was 40 years 30 months and 21 days old a lifelong resident of Lawrence County and member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. She leaves her husband and two sons Samuel and John Thompson of the city sisters and brothers Mrs Minnie Bustin William Riley Samual Riley and John Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elzabeth A. Sullings
B W. Selligs
Mway
Stillings
Dar
Samuel Thompson
John Thompson
Uiren
Nmin Bustin
William Riley
Ols Rur
Samral Riley
Youngstown
Jehr Riley
Cfs
Krestel Sues for 800 Damages Over Beating
Andy Krestel through attorney The Winternitz sues Nickela Isaldo for 800. He claims a January 19 assault left him bedridden for days and caused severe injuries and pain.
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Krestel
Andy Krestel
Winternitz
Nickela Isaldo
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Merchant
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