Powers Faces New Trial After Hung Jury in Goebel Case
In Georgetown Kentucky January 4 the Powers murder case ends without a verdict as the jury split ten to two for acquittal. Attorneys seek a new trial and bail for Caleb Powers while notes of prior trials and death sentence histories are cited.
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United Press
Georgetown
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Morris
Tony
Col. Owens
Commonwealth
Franklin
Owens
Powers
Bourbon County
Goebel
Lexington
Louisville
Frankfort
Franklin County
Scott County
Cantrill
Shenango Lumber Company Sells Holdings
James Cunningham and H. M. Moore who ran Shenango Lumber sold the lumber yard and real estate to James Martin and Lee Gailey for about 30000 dollars. The buyers plan to incorporate the business. Cunningham will retire after nine years of leading a successful operation.
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James Cunningham
H. M. Moore
Shenango Lumber Company
James Martin
Lee Gailey
Mr. Cunningham
Band of Good Cheer Met Friday Night
Members of the Band of Good Cheer of Emmanuel Baptist church on East Reynolds street met Friday evening. The program included an interesting order of exercises and a debate between society members.
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Band OF Good Cheer
Emmanuel Baptist Church
East Reynolds Street
Noted oarsman Edward Hanlon dies in Canada
Edward Hanlon once crowned global oarsman died in Toronto from pneumonia at age 52. The Toronto obituary notes his world championship status and local legacy in Canadian rowing circles.
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Canada
United Press
Toronto
Ont
Edward Hanlon
Hanlon
New Castle Baseball Club Struggles To Rally Players
An effort was made to gather the New Castle baseball club last night but most players were out of town or sick. Organizers plan another attempt early next week to convene the team.
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New Castle Baseball Ub
Woman Killed in Seventh Ward Incident on P&L Line
A woman was killed in a morning incident in the Seventh Ward near the P&L line. Police investigations are underway as authorities urge witnesses to come forward.
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P&l Ein Seventh Ward
Tragic Train Fatality Near Mount Jackson
Mrs. Edward Reed, 57, of near Mount Jackson, was struck and killed by a Pittsburg and Lake Erie passenger train at the Lafayette crossing on the Mahoning River route early Saturday. Survived by her husband and five children, funeral set for Monday at 1 PM from the Reed home with burial in Petersburg Cemetery.
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Edward 8. Reed
Mount Jackson
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Seventh Ward
Dave
Reed
New Castle
New Brighton
Lafayette Underground
Ohio State Line
Beaver Township
Mahoning County
New Castle Junction
Cochran
Harry Wigley
Egley
New Springfield
David
Old
Springfield
Judge Wilson for R. R. Commission
Judge J. Sharp Wilson of Beaver may join the state railroad commission under Governor Edwin Stuart. Three members will be named with one from Western Pennsylvania. The only other local figure from this section mentioned is County Commissioner C. B. Price of Pittsburgh.
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J. Sharp Wilson
Beaver
L. W. Wilson
State Railroad Commission
Edwin §. Stuart
Western
Pennsylvania
C. B. Price
Pittsburg
John Norris Sings at 18th Street M E Church Sunday
John Norris a rising New Castle singer will perform at the morning service of the First Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday. He has studied in New York with Dr. Carl Duff and is noted for marked improvement. He will likely sing By the Waters of Babylon and leaves Sunday afternoon to return to New York.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
John Norris
New Castle
Norris
E. F. Norris
Grant Street
New York
Carl Duff
Babylon
Parker
Nomination Papers Placed On Record In City Ward Races
Nomination papers were placed on record at the courthouse today for Common Council seats in the Sixth and Fourth wards. Names listed include John M. Triptett as judge of election and John Callahan as inspector in the Sixth ward. William H. Thomas and Louis G. Genkinger named for the Fourth ward.
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Court House
Common Council
John M. Triptett
John Callahan
John Hergenroder
William H. Thomas
Louis G. Genkinger
Marital Tensions Surround Passaic River Murder Case
Theodore Whitmore, held in Harrison jail after his wife Lena vanished on Christmas night, admits she is dead but pleads innocence. The couple’s troubled history includes police records and beatings. investigators seek two male friends and the missing guard ring to locate the killer. Albany roots tie the couple to the case.
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United Press
Harrison
N. J
Theodore Whitmore
Passaic River Swamp
Lena
Schnectady
Whitmore
New York
Albany, N. Y
Details of McKelvey Murder Linked to Whitford
A letter from Mrs. J F Whitford reveals she was in Manila when Miss Gertrude McKelvey was killed in Hong Kong and later helped bring Odsetts to justice. She identified the victim's body at the morgue and aided British authorities in the case.
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Youngstown
J. F. Whitford
Gertrude McKelvey
Hong Kong
Whitford
Miss McKelvey
Mrs. Whitford
Law Against Use of Rough Locks Across State Roads
Legislation on road use includes penalties for damaging highways. The text states that anyone who uses rough locks on wagon wheels or damages an improved highway shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and pay a five dollar fine for each offense.
Husband Faces Desertion and Non Support Charge
Desertion and non support of his wife and two year old child is the charge James C. Russell of 125 Chestnut street will face next Thursday before Alderman Ranney. His wife Beryl Russell swore to the charge claiming he has not contributed to her support for some time. Russell has a two year old son Donnan and is out on $200 bail.
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James C. Russell
Chestnut Street
Ranney
Russell
Beryl Russell
Donnan
Murderer of Squire Duff in Jail Here
A man listed as the murderer of Squire Duff is reported to be in jail locally. The article notes a pending court appearance and ongoing investigation.
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Squire Duff
Prisoner Calante Identified in Duff Killing Case
Detective Logan returns from Onondaga with Vincenzo Calante after Duff murder identification by Clyde Duff. Calante admits presence at shooting but denies firing. hearing set with Walter Duff as key witness before Alderman Green. Officials praise governor and DA for handling and coordination.
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Creighton G. Logan
Joe Calaute
William Duff
Onondaga, N. Y
Calaute
Charles H. Young
Young
Duff
Logan
Onondaga
Stuart
Harrisburg
Hughes
New York
Clyde Duff
Calante
Ross
New Castle
Walter Duff
Squire Duff
Alderman Green
Syracuse
N. Y
Vincenzo Totino
Potters Return to East Liverpool
Several residents formerly employed in the local potteries have returned to East Liverpool as the industry resumes after a cash shortage eased. Pottery business, previously weak for months, is reviving due to improved finances and an upturn in orders across plants.
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Potters
Liverpool
East Liverpool
Jap Question Assumes a New Aspect Affront
A terse report notes a shift in the Jap Question storyline presenting a new aspect as an affront. Details remain fragmentary but indicate rising tension in public discourse and reactions from involved parties.
Aoki 80 States in Afrisco Interview
United Press reports retired Japanese Ambassador Viscount Aoki says Japan may exclude its subjects from America and possessions as an open affront. Vancouver hosts 300 new arrivals with 1200 more expected from Honolulu as Asiatic Exclusion League warns of a rising Japanese colony. The quarter is heavily policed and the situation is tense with risk of disruption.
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United Presse
San Francisqo
Japan
America
Viscount Aoki
Nippon
Vancouver
Honolulu
Asiatic Exclusion League
Reverend Sears Journey From New Castle To Butler
Reverend Hiram Sears D D agent of the Western Seamans Friend Society reports steady support despite lower subscriptions and says receipts will be issued to contributors while pastors receive notices of amounts. He plans an annual report and continues traveling through Butler and Pittsburgh before returning to Cleveland. At 82 he remains active and may retire only if a successor is found.
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Hiram Sears
Western Seamans’ Friend Society
New Castle
Sears
Butler
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Pneumonia claims life of Hickory township resident
James McDermitt aged 64 of Hickory township died after a short pneumonia illness at the hospital. He lived alone on his farm and left a niece Miss Annie McCummins and a nephew as his only close relatives. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
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James McDermitt
Hickory Township
Annie McCummins
Two Horses Killed in Fall at Yoho Quarries
Early today two valuable horses belonging to A. R. Yoho of Terrace avenue fell 40 feet over a bank at the Yoho quarries on Sheep hill. The team and wagon, led by Walter Yoho, were backing up for a load when both animals slipped and toppled over. One horse died instantly. the other perished soon after. Yoho escaped injury by jumping.
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A. R. Yoho
Terrace Avenue
Yoho
Sheep Hill
Walter Yoho
Local Option Club Formed in Fifth Ward
A new Local Option Club was formed in the Fifth Ward turning to day and night efforts to promote local option actions.
Local option league forms in Fifth Ward with temperance aim
An organized temperance drive begins in Lawrence county as the Fifth Ward Local Option league adopts a constitution and elects officers. About 60 men attend a St Andrew’s mission meeting plus dozens more join as Rev Andrew Magill and Rev H M Burns lead discussions. Clyde Gibson urges nationwide temperance spread while a Sixth Page continuation is promised.
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Temperance
St. Andrew’s Mission
Lawrence County
Fifth Ward
St. Andrew's Mission
Andrew Magill
Second United Presbyterian Church
Magill
H. M. Burns
Grace M. EB. Church
Clyde Gibson
Gibson
Two Burglary Attempts Reported in City
Police headquarters received word last night that robbers tried to break into Frank H. Knea's home at 165 North Cascade street. Two officers found no intruders, but porch marks indicated an intended robbery. Soon after, more burglars were reported at W. O. McCullough's grocery at 97 Crawford avenue. they fled before taking any goods.
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Frank H. Knea
North Cascade Street
W. O. McCullough
Crawford Avenue
Linea
Alfred Dean Gets Some Jumbo Spuds
Alfred Dean receives a sample of mammoth potatoes grown by his sons J. C. and William Dean in Yakima Washington. Five spuds weigh 14 pounds the longest is 12 inches and others range 10 to 12 inches with nearly three inch diameters. The Dean brothers grew 3 500 bushels from 9 acres on irrigated land and the potatoes are on display in a city store window drawing attention.
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Alfred Dean
J. C
William Dean
Yakima
Wash
Dean Bros
Washington Street
Services Sunday at Reformed Church
Prof R K McIIsaacs of Beaver Falls and Geneva College will preach Sunday morning in the Reformed church on Oak Street. Pastor Rev J S Martin is away in Pittsburg due to his son Donalds illness. Evening service arrangements are not yet complete. Regular services occur as usual.
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R. K. McIisaacs
Beaver Falls
Geneva College
Reformed Church
Oak Street
J. S. Martin
Pittsburg
Donald
Western Pennsylvania Weather Tonight Then Clearing
The forecast for Western Pennsylvania calls for rain or snow and a drop in temperatures tonight. Sunday will bring clearing skies and colder conditions overall.
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Pennsylvania
Urgent appeal for contributions to Associated Charities
An executive committee meeting at the YMCA hall reports urgent need for funds to continue the Associated Charities work. Lack of money limits aid to applicants, leaving barefooted children and families in need without proper clothing or food. Receipts and expenditures are kept up to date as efforts to extend relief continue.
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Associated Charities
Y. M. C. A. Hall
Measles Attack Hits Entire Town Families Affected
Health Officer Horner reports a rise in measles with fourteen new cases plus mumps and diphtheria and pneumonia. The Bees family at 177 Waldo Street suffers several ill members, and other local children on East Long Avenue Hamilton Street Jefferson Street Gardner Avenue Rhodes Place Superior Street Epworth Street harbor illnesses in the same period.
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Asf
Horner
Richard W. Bees
Waldo Street
Clara Bees
Emma
Raymond
John
Bertha
Richard
Mary
Ruth Phillips
East Long Avenue
Mildred Francis
Hamilton Street
James Quimby
Gladys Thomas
Jefferson Street
Mary Sabo
Gardner Avenue
Julia Well
Philip King
Rhodes Place
Effie Graham
Superior Street
Isabelle Bailey
Epworth Street
Verdict for Plaintiff in Damage Case Against Railroad
Jury awards Dominick Parotta $845 in a suit seeking $10,000 for damages from a streetcar accident on South Mill Street. The case concerns the death of a child run over by a street car and names the Penns Valley Railroad Company as defendant.
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Dominick Parotta
Penn. and Mahoning Valley Railroad Company
South Mill Street
Death Records for Miss Isabel Bailey and Others
Obituary notices list Isabel Harriet Bailey aged 22 of 20 Epworth Street and Mary Jones aged 53 of 636 Hamilton Street along with E S Reed 57 of Mount Jackson, infant Clark of 607 1 2 Pennsylvania Avenue, and James McDermitt 64 of Hickory Township.
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Isabel Harriet Bailey
Epworth Street
Mary Jones
Hamilton Street
E. S. Reed
Mt. Jackson
Clark
Pennsylvania Avenue
James McDermitt
Hickory Township
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Great Kentucky Court Force
E. 8. Reed
Mahoningtown
Wilson
R. R. Commission
Harrison,n. J
Mkelvey
Mikado
Aoki
Afrisco
DR. Sears
Western Seaman's Friend Society
Frank Knea
Associated Charity
Foulke
Health Department
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