British liner Glen Gyle sunk by submarine in Mediterranean
London reports the British liner Glen Gyle bound from Yokohama to Genoa was torpedoed in the Mediterranean with heavy loss of life. Several Americans among the passengers. 100 survivors rescued. The 9000 ton ship, built 1914, hailed from Glasgow and faced near the Persia sinking area. Survivors were taken to Malta as the submarine threat grows.
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Washington
United States
Wilson
Iatest
Lansing
Mediterranean
North Sea
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
London
Yokohama
Genoa
Mediterranean Sea
Persia
McGregor, Gow and Co
Glasgow
Mediterannean Sea
Suez Canal
Malta
Mayor Dick Takes Oath From Tyler
Tyler officials report Mayor Dick took the oath of office marking the start of his term. The ceremony emphasized commitment to public service and community goals for the coming years.
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Tyler
Judge Porter Retires After Eleven Years on Lawrence County Bench
Judge William E. Porter retires from the 58th judicial district after 11 years on the bench. He succeeded Judge W. D. Wallace for a ten year term and, due to a change in election laws, secured an additional year. Porter earned a statewide reputation for Brooks license law interpretations and led a notable juvenile court program focused on reform. He is described as fair, impartial, and merciful, with a record of many reversals in higher courts and a lasting trust in Lawrence County.
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William E. Porter
58Rd Judicial District
W. D. Wallace
Porter
Mercy
Lawrence County
Fall From Silo Ends In Death
Ed K. Cover a Pulaski township resident died Sunday afternoon at 2 15 after falling from a silo near the barn while feeding stock. Skull fracture caused death. He would have been 57 in May. Survived by wife Cornelia Duff Cover two sisters and a brother. Funeral at Hopewell church New Bedford Wednesday at 115 interment Evergreen cemetery.
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Ed K. Cover
Pulaski Township
Stope 6
Sharon Line
Cover
Henry Cover
Cornelia Duff Cover
Joseph Kuhn
Stop 78
John Kuhn
Wright Ridge
Mahoning Township
Frank Cover
Hopewell Church
New Bedford
Evergreen Cemetery
Dr Dallas Shaffer Heads to Philippines Voyage
Dr Dallas Shaffer a veterinarian with the war department leaves Pearson street to sail from Vancouver on the Mont Eagle for the Philippines with stops in China and Honolulu. He previously served five years in the Philippines and has resided in St. Louis since returning to the United States.
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Dallas Shaffer
War Department
United States
A. RX. Shaffer
Pearson Street
Vancouver
B. C
Philippines
China
Honolulu
Shaffer
States
St. Louis
New City Council Faces Firemen Restorations and Gilmore Bill
The new council moves to reinstate ousted firemen and repeal the Gilmore police bill. Tensions rise as ex mayor W V Tyler accuses appointments as fixed by four members while Mayne defends the process. Mayor elect A D Newell presides at oath of office and council seating.
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Clarence Weir
John Clark
Fred Eckert
Curtis Crill
Edward Mosely
George Sherger
Jos. N. John
Mayne
Tyler
Special Police
Gilmore
Hospital Corps To Be Inspected by U S Army Officers
The hospital corps of the First Regiment of Calvary National Guard of Pennsylvania under Major Dr Allan W Urmson will be inspected by U S Army officers on January 29. The corps hall is on the third floor of the Electric company building and the inspection will be conducted by Major Koerper U S A.
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Calvary
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Allan W. Urmson
United States Army
Corps
Electric Company
Koerper
Mrs Rearic Dies At The Hospital In Ellwood City
Mrs William Rearic aged 54 died at Ellwood City Hospital after a long rheumatism illness. Wife of William Rearic restaurateur of New Castle she leaves two children Mrs H E Helling Ellwood City and Norman Rearie. Surviving brothers and sisters listed include Mrs E B Cameron Pittsburg and C C Crill Pittsburg. Funeral Tuesday at Epworth M E church New Castle with interment Oak Park cemetery.
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Ellwood City
William Rearic
C. E. Helling
Rearie
William Rearie
New Castle
Judge S. Plummer Emery Elected and Local Lineage Noted
Judge S. Plummer Emery took the oath of office this morning. He is a son of William S. and Margaret C. Emery of New Castle, born there, and a member of a prominent local family. His grandfather David Emery was an early settler and first sheriff of Lawrence County in 1849. Emery graduated from Geneva College in 1887 and was admitted to the bar in 1889, later serving as district attorney and council member.
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A. D. Newell
W. V. Tyler
W. V.tyler
Tyler
Newell
S. Plummer Emery
William S
Margaret Co. Emery
New Castle
David Mery
Lawrence County
Sarah Jack
Benjamin Emery
J Reed Emery
William
Ity
Sterling
Dana and Long
Martin Not in Service As Treasurer
Treasurer elect C. H. Martin has not yet assumed duties as the city treasurer due to the council’s inaction on his bond. Meanwhile C. C. Duff remains tax collector and will only transfer the treasurer duties when Martin is qualified. City Controller Alvah L. Porter has begun duties in the finance office, succeeding Paul M. Raney.
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C. H. Martin
C. C. Duff
Duff
Martin
Paul M. Raney
Death Notices Sketch for Mellwraith and Others
A list of death notices includes Hugh P. Mellwraith age 53 of 1202 Highland Ave, E K Cover age 56 of Pulaski township, Mrs. William Hearne age 53 of East Washington St, Regis A. McGrath age 8 of 1608 Audley Ave, A G Swartzwelder age 74 of Cleveland, Mrs. Catherine Mannin age 53 of 1258 Randolph St, Frank Stoll age 41 of Ellwood, Myrtle Hook age 3 of Ellwood, Mrs. Mary Chester age 91 of 219 Lincoln Ave, and Mrs. George Hagan of Pittsburg.
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Hugh P. Mellwraith
Highland Avenue
E. K. Cover
Pulaski Township
William Hearne
East Washington Street
Regis A. McGrath
Audley Avenue
A. G. Swartzwelder
Cleveland
Catherine Mannin
Randolph Street
Frank Stoll
Ellwood
Myrtle Hook
Mary
Chester
Lincoln Avenue
George Hagan
Pittsburg
Judge Emery Sets Motions In Brief Court Session
Judge S. P. Emery held a short motion court session after his inauguration. Orders included appointing Elmer Dindinger to the Chewton Independent school board, appointing C. Denniston as Plaingrove township auditor, and authorizing guardian J. W. Nelson to set real estate. Additional actions awarded real estate sales, adoptions, and a detective license hearing set for January 10.
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S. P. Emery
Charles H. Young
J. W. Cunningham
Elmer Dindinger
Chewton Independent
Chas. S. Ferguson
C. ¢. Denniston
Plaingrove Township
H. C. Lawrence
J. W. Nelson
Eliza
William Nelson
R. N. Nelson
Ellwood City
G.S. Humes
W. S. Benning
John Travers
Henry A. Anderson
West Pittsburg
Ralph Clawges
William Clawges
Katherine Wink
First Ward
Boggs and Buhl
Essie C. McDowell
Charles W. Riley
Margaret Edna Ross
Bessie Ross
Homestead
C. K. Bixon
George Axe Files Bond as Wilmington Township Constable
George Axe of Wilmington Township filed his bond at court this morning to qualify as constable. The event confirms his intent to serve in the township office and proceed with duties upon approval.
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George Axe
Wilmington
Judge Emery Takes Oath as Lawrence County President Judge
In a ceremony at the Lawrence County courthouse Judge S. Plummer Emery took the oath of office as president judge, with county officials and a large citizen delegation present. He then issued his slate of appointments while family members and members of the bar filled the courtroom to capacity.
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Court House
S. Plummer Emery
Lawrence County
Emery
Margaret Emery
Susanna Emery
D. W. Hanna
Hanna
Elect Emery
Stewart Seeks City Engineer Post Against Milholland
Civil engineer H. J. Stewart remains a strong candidate for the city engineer job, with C. H. Mil holland currently in the post. The new council failed to elect today, leaving both men active contenders as officials weigh the best fit for the department.
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C. H. Milholland
Imwen
Milholland
Ramsey Sees New Councilmen Start
Only one retiring council member attended the inauguration of his successor. Former Finance Commissioner D. G. Ramsey sat in a corner as new councilmen took their seats. Former Commissioners Barnett Lusk and Gillmore were absent.
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D. G. Ramsey
Barnett, Lusk and Gillmore
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Charles Bh. Mayne
Pansy N. Hughes
Mr. Tyler
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John B. Berger
Jud Barnett
Www. W. Tyler
Res. Lusk
Charles B. Mayne
Joseph Gilmore
James M. Hamilton
Berger
Hamilton
Judge S. Plummer Emery
Council
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Commission
T. J. Hinkson
Hinkson
God Save the Common
Stewart
City Service
Ramsey
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