Widely Known Farmer Ends Life Amid Severe Pain
Isaac Cochran, a New Castle area stock dealer, died by suicide at his home near White Chapel church after days of debilitating head pain. The 52 year old left a wife, three sisters, a brother, three sons and five daughters, and his funeral was held at his residence with interment in Volant. Authorities cited extreme pain and mental distress as factors in the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wilmington
Isaac Cochran
White Chapel Church
Cochran
Arthur Kelly
Mr. Cochran
Young Kelly
Roy
Dr. Trainer
Mercer
New Castle
Ray
Mark
Volant Cemetery
Joseph White
Fannie McFarland
Jackson Centre
May Minner
Denver
Colo
Jacob Cochran
Indian Run
Laura Kaufman
Cora Pollock
Beulah Stinedorf
Florence Cochran
Ida Bell Cochran
Aby Cochran
Mark Cochran
Y W C T U Social Slated At Rev Yourke Home
The Y m Y T U monthly social will be hosted at Rev C W Yourke on Croton Avenue Thursday evening. A pleasant time is planned with a musical program and Rev Brooks to deliver an address.
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Rev. C. W. Yourke
Croton Avenue
Rev. Brooks
Reverend Martin Stays Put at Reformed Church
Rev. J. S. Martin, longtime pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian church, declines the National Reform association general superintendency. He cited unmet conditions despite an $800 salary increase offer, and will continue his 15 year tenure here. A union prayer meeting and a later congregational gathering are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Martin
Reformed Presbyterian Church
National Reform Association
Rev. Martin
Reform Association
J. R. Spear
East Side
West Side
Annoyed Szchenyis Flee to Paris in London Crowd
Count and Countess Szchenyi arrived in London amid crowds and camera fever. The couple, once known as Gladys Voenderbilt of New York, demanded privacy and refused interviews, prompting a hurried decision to depart for Paris to escape intrusive pursuit.
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United Press
London
Szchenvyi
Gladys Voenderbilt
New York
England
Szchenyis
Paris
Missionary Killed and Cannibalized on St George Island
Rev Alexander McLaughlin was murdered and eaten by cannibals of St George Island in the Solomon group. His bones were seized by New Zealand authorities after a gunboat bombardment at Aukland and St George Island. The natives sent the bones and 50 tons of pearl as indemnity to the warshipHinemoa.
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New Castle
Alexander McLaughlin
St. George Island
Solomon
McLaughlin
New Zealand
Aukland
Hinemoa
Diphtheria Claims Life Of Five Year Old Ruth Yoder
Ruth Elizabeth Yoder, five, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Yoder of 10 South Wayne street, died Saturday afternoon from diphtheria after a prolonged illness. No public funeral was held due to the disease, and interment occurred Monday in Valley View cemetery.
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Ruth Elizabeth
Harvey Yoder
South Wayne Street
Valley View Cemetery
Judge Orders John Hunter Released On Own Recognizance
Judge Porter discharged John Hunter from the county jail on his own recognizance after payment of costs. Hunter was arrested for assault and battery and surety of the peace on information from Stewart McCreary of New Wilmington. The dispute arose over a horse Hunter had rented from McCreary.
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Porter
John Hunter
Hunter
Stewart McCreary
New Wilmington
McCreary
Gans Willing to Fight McFarland in Ring Return
Lightweight champion Joe Gans returned to Baltimore after a six week tour and said he is willing to fight Packy McFarland anytime or anywhere. He added that McFarland is the next best man to himself and the sooner the bout, the better.
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United Press
Baltimore
Joe Gans
Gans
Packy McFarland
Grace Crossing Train Crash Kills Six At West Nyack Crossing
Coroner orders inquest into a grade crossing accident that killed six and seriously injured three near West Nyack. Witnesses include Gateman Conrad Kaufman and driver Nelson May as authorities weigh whether gates were down or open.
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United Press
West Nyack
N. Y
van Orden
Ontario and Western Express
Conrad Kaufman
Edith Bird
Henry Dederline
Warren Palmer
North Hudson Hospital
Kaufman
Spring Valley
Nelson May
George M. Keith
Bertha
Edith Singer
George Slimn
Jeanette Palmer
Old Oil Field May Be Revived
Slipperyrock township farmers cheer a recent oil strike in Butler county near the Lawrence county line. The find is believed to extend the belt along Slipperyrock creek, with historic Gemmil wells showing heavy oil once pumped before gumming up and halting operations.
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Slipperyrock
Butler County
Lawrence County
Gummel Eld
Troubles Settled as New Youngstown Store Opens
Stockholders in the American cooperative company are notified that troubles are resolved and the Youngstown store will open as planned. E. E. Jack, an experienced grocer, will manage the Youngstown store, while Fred Myers oversees the Sharon location. Dividends will be issued every six months based on purchases, not stock.
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American Co- Operative Company
Youngstown
Sharon
Pittsburg Dispatch
E. E. Jack
Fred Myers
Boy 12 Hangs Self After Rebuke at Home
Willis Martin, aged 12, killed himself in the garret of his Frick Mills New York home after his father reprimanded him for a boyish prank. He was found dead several hours later by a family member.
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United Press
Frick Mills
N. Y
Willis Martin
Hitchcock's Trial Postponed For A Week In New York
The Raymond Hitchcock trial facing six indictments for abusing young girls was continued for one week before Justice Dowling. Defense delays cited by former Justice Herrick and John B. Stanchfield, Hitchcock’s counsel, while A D A Garvan signaled readiness and indicated the Elsie Voreks assault charge may be tried first.
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United Press
New York
Raymond Hitchcock
Justice Dowling
Supreme Court
Justice Herrick
John B. Stanchfield
Hitchcock
Stanchfield
Hichcock
Mr. Stanchfield
Carl Fischer Hansen
Herman Fromme
Atorney Garvan
Garvan
Elsie Voreks
Francis Biddle Accepts Wellsburg Pastorate Call
Rev Francis Biddle resigns from Central Christian church and accepts a unanimous call to Wellsburg West Virginia He plans to leave in March for new duties The Central church held communion yesterday and a pulpit committee of elders and three members begins work to choose a successor with a candidate likely to fill next Sunday.
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Francis Biddle
Central Christian Church
Wellsburg
W. Va
Central Church
Francis
Witnesses Subpoenaed in Hillsville Murder Cases
County Detective Creighton G. Logan is busy this week subpoenaing witnesses to appear before the grand jury next week. Several witnesses will come from the Hillsville district in the cases of Joe Calante and Dominick Sainata, who are charged with murder.
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Creighton G. Logan
Hillsville
Joe Calante
Dominick Sainata
English Lutherans Plan To Build Chapel
Bethany English Lutheran church members led by Rev. C. G. Leatherman form a committee to locate a site for a chapel. Worship has been held in Hughes block hall on South Mill Street. aims point to spring construction between the Fifth ward and East side.
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Bethany English Lutheran Church
C. G. Leatherman
Hughes Block
South Mill Street
W. C. Burchfield
Scott Heasley
Fifth Ward
Mercantile Appraiser Sends Out Notices County Merchants
Mercantile Appraiser Joseph W. Stritmater has completed notices to county merchants seeking information to base the mercantile assessment for the coming year.
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Mercantile
Joseph W. Stritmater
THREE Bills Booked For Ticket Leaders
A veteran politician bets on the next president as Congress opens. The forecasted party tickets name Taft for Republicans Bryan for Democrats Hearst for the Independence League and Haywood for the Socialists. The speaker notes a strong year for the Bills and several may emerge.
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William Taft
William J. Bryan
Independence League
New Party
William R. Hearst
William JD
Haywood
Skull Fracture From Quarry Blast Leaves Two Men Hospitalized
Gaimo Ross, an Italian quarry worker for New Castle Port Land Cement Co., suffers a compound skull fracture and remains in critical condition after a blasting accident at Butler Avenue extension. His companion Peter Garautche also injured, but in less serious condition, following an explosion during charge placement.
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Gaimo Ross
New Castle Portland Cement Co
Butler Avenue
Peter Garautche
Ross
Stockholders Seek Refunds in Emporium Company Case
Arguments were heard before Referee in Bankruptcy E. M. Underwood by Homer Drake and H. A. Wilkison for stockholders who claim they bought Emporium Company stock on false representations and seek to recover their money. No decision has yet been handed down.
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Emporium Company
E. M. Underwood
Homer Drake
H. A. Wilkison
Death Record for Isaac Cochran and Eliza Marshall
Death notices list Isaac Cochran in Wilmington township and Eliza Marshall age 79 of 812 East Street along with Ruth Elizabeth Yoder age 5 of 10 South Wayne Street.
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Isaac Cochran
Wilmington Township
Eliza Marshall
East Street
Ruth Elizabeth Yoder
Wayne Street
Unique Honeymoon Trip Set for Separate Ship Crossing
New York February 24 A. H. Norfolk purser of the Atlantic transport liner Minnetonka and Miss Ada Raffin plan a historic honeymoon voyage to England with the bride and groom on different ships due to company rules. Norfolk will wed today and depart on the Minnetonka while his bride travels on another steamer.
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United Press
New York
Europe
A. H. Norfolk
Ada Raffin
England
Norfolk
Minnetonka
Raffin
Application for Charter by the New Castle Club
An application for a charter has been made by the New Castle club composed of Masonic members. Incorporators are Francis J. Berry James R. Kiskadden Herb D. MecGoun Jose S. Rice and Harry L. Dunlap. The club will occupy the Dr C H Lee property on North Mercer street for social purposes and for promoting literature and art among members.
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New Castle
Masonic Fraternity
Francis J. Berry
James R. Kiskadden
Herb D. MecGoun
Jose S. Rice
Harry L. Dunlap
Alimony Hearing in Lyman Divorce Case
Judge Porter heard Julia Lyman seek alimony pending divorce from William E. Lyman. She argues husband’s answer and mounting costs justify support until final disposition. Judge Porter took the papers and will issue a decision later.
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Porter
Julia Lyman
William E. Lyman
Black Hand Pursued by New York Police
Police pursue alleged Black Hand extortion ring in New York City as authorities target syndicate activity. Investigations outline methods of blackmail and threats used to coerce money from victims across the city.
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Black Hand
N.Y
Black Hand Bomb Attacks Rock Morgan Avenue Deaths in Brooklyn
Police in Brooklyn's eastern district plan exhaustive search for Black Hand gang after a bomb blasted Peter Licata's music store on Morgan Avenue injuring his children. The attack follows months of blackmail letters and prior explosions.
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United Press
New York
Brooklyn
Morgan Avenue
Peter Licata
Licata
Kennedy matriarch called home by illness
Mrs. G. P. Kennedy of Dayton Ohio is summoned home as her mother Mrs. M. M. Bowser of Mercer and North streets lies seriously ill. Bowser has endured illness for some time.
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G. P. Kennedy
Dayton, O
M. M. Bowser
Mercer and
North Streets
Bowser
Auto race advances on snowbound route to Chicago
The leading New York to Paris car, the Thomas driven by Montague Roberts with C A Coey, left Michigan City at midnight and by daylight was well toward Hobart Indiana en route to Chicago. Zust the second car left Goshen for New Carlisle facing heavy snow and rough roads, with ten miles on unplowed lanes, occupants exhausted.
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United Press
Chicago
New York
Ind
South Bend
Zust
New Carlisle
Goshen
Thomas
Chicago, South Bend and Northern Indiana Railway Company
Elkhart
Two Operations Combined in One
Mrs. William Snyder of Forest Street underwent dual surgery at Shenango Valley hospital. She had an appendectomy and one leg amputated during the same operation, following years of bone disease and a prior knee amputation that failed. Her condition remains grave.
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William Snyder
Forest Street
Shenango Valley Hospital
Snyder
Walter Criss Case Discharged for Lack of Evidence
Walter Criss charged with trying to dissuade a witness in Jack Stewart liquor case was discharged this morning due to insufficient evidence.
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Walter Criss
Alderman Green
Jack Stewart
Men Who Conspired to Ruin Hartje Reputation Face Charges
Augustus Hartje John L Welshons and Clifford Hope go on trial in Pittsburg charged with conspiracy subornation of perjury and multiple counts as they allegedly plotted to ruin Mrs Mary Scott Hartje's reputation after an unsuccessful divorce bid The case hinges on Hope's testimony and is supervised by Judge Mac Farlane with The News publisher John P Guyer serving as witness for the Commonwealth.
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Pittsburg
Augustus Hartje
John L. Welshons
Clifford Hope
Mary Scott Hartje
Hope
Holmes
MacFarlane
John Marron
Harty
John P. Guyer
Commonwealth
Shakespeare Alumni Banquet Held in Grove City
At the twenty third annual Shakespeare Alumni association dinner in Colonial hall 94 students and alumni attended. C C Cribbs class of 1908 gave the welcome and Prof Jere Edwards Sharon class of 1904 responded. Walter S Reynolds New Castle delivered the oration and was named next year’s president with W S McKay as treasurer W E Gudemann secretary and Dr Samuel Dodds vice president.
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Grove City
Shakespeare Alumni Association
Colonial Hall
Carnegie Music Hall
C. C. Cribbs
Jere Edwards
Sharon
Walter S. Reynolds
New Castle
W. S. Reynolds
W. E. Guedemann
Samuel Dodds
David Black
W. S. McKay
Headache Powder Fatal to Girl in New York
Investigators probe the death of 14 year old Rose Schalck after she took headache powder at home. Her mother also took a dose with no effect. The girl collapsed an hour later. authorities suspect heart involvement.
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United Press
New York
Rose Schalck
Hard fight on over licenses in Butler Co
High interest attends license court opened in Butler with Judge James M. Galbreath presiding. Remonstrances signed against one wholesale house two distilleries one brewery and 27 retail applicants. Anti saloon league opposes all licenses and plans to file liquor law violation charges against five Butler men. Hearing may last several days as witnesses are subpoenaed.
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Butler
James M. Galbreath
Anti-saloon League
Eysters Moving Back to New Castle
Harry Eyster formerly of this city and Beaver Falls visited New Castle today to arrange moving his family here tomorrow. He had held the Interstate polo franchise at Beaver Falls before the league collapsed and plans to resume business in New Castle. He secured a house on East North street between East street and Neshannock avenue.
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Harry Eyster
Beaver Falls
New Castle
Mr. Eyster
East North Street
East Street
Neshannock Avenue
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Morgan Ave. Dist
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