Secrets Of Wall Street Are Probed
George F. Baker, famed banker and associate of J. P. Morgan, testifies before the money trust investigation. He details the operations and growth of the First National Bank of New York and the Chase National Bank, including capital increases, dividends, and the formation of the First Security Company to maintain control among large stockholders.
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National News Association
Washington
George F. Baker
New York
Samuel Untermeyer
Wal Street
J. P. Morgan
American Finance
Money Trust
First National Bank
Chase National Bank of New York
Attorney Untermeyer
Baker
First National Bank of New York
Untermeyer
E Untermeyer
Security Company of
Chase National Bank
Two Charged With Selling Liquor
Sam Kepler faces an $800 bail after arrest for liquor selling before Alderman Morrison and a Tuesday hearing. Theodore Recular also charged and jailed with $800 bail for Tuesday’s morning hearing. G Wolf appeared yesterday on assault and battery charges and is held for the March term with $300 bail. Mrs Ginsberg pleaded guilty and paid fines and costs.
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Sam Kepler
Morrison
Theodore Recular
G. Wolf
Bessie Gilman
Ginsberg
10000 More Join Throng Of Strikers In New York City
The New York garment strike widened to 140000 workers as 15000 white goods workers and 5000 operatives quit factories. Thirty thousand shirt waist and dressmakers union members vote on joining. 180 factories tied up after the white goods walkout. Four women lead the movement: Gertrude Barnum, Alice Chown, Maud Young, and Josephine Casey.
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National News Association
New York
New York City
United States
Gertrude Barnam
International Ladies Garment Workers’ Union
Alice Chown
Toronto
Can
Maud Young
San Francisco
Josephine Casey
Garment Workers’ Union
Clinton Hall
Samuel Shaw
McClure Dies From Injuries After Suicide Attempt
James A. McClure aged 61 formerly of New Castle died at Homeopathic hospital Pittsburg after a suicide attempt Tuesday night He lived more than 21 hours after being shot through the mouth the bullet exiting the back The body was identified by brother in law Samuel W Hendrickson of Avalon and the act was linked to despondency over business troubles.
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James A. McClure
New Castle
Homeopathic
Pittsburg
McClure
Samuel W. Hendrickson
Birmingham Avenue
Avalon
Hendrickson
Hileman's Auto Truck Demonstrated in City
The Gramm Bernstein auto truck, secured by E R Hileman for display this week, will be shown in the city. Hileman notes the electric lighting and electric starting as two distinct advantages. Councils will likely decide the auto fire truck question at the next session.
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Gramm Bernstein
ER. E. Hileman
Hileman
Bridge of Pittsburg & Shawmut Railroad Washed Away
The Pittsburg and Shawmut Railroad bridge at Kittanning Pa. under construction for nearly a year was swept away by Allegheny River flood waters. Two concrete piers and parts of the super structure were completed and the loss runs to thousands of dollars.
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Kittanning, Pa
Pittsburg & Shawmut Railroad Company
Burglar Falls to Bee Hive During Break-In in Fallsington
A burglar attempting a home robbery in Fallsington, Pennsylvania, tripped onto a bee hive and was stung, crying for help. The farmer helped restrain him and turned him over to authorities.
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National News Association
Fallington
Death Notice for Elizabeth J. Bear 83 Eastbrook
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Bear age 83 of Eastbrook passed away. No other details provided in the fragment. Funeral or service information is not listed in the readable text.
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Elizabeth J. Bear
Eastbrook
New Pastor Called for First Presbyterian Franklin
After a year without a regular pastor the First Presbyterian church chose Rev. Robert B. Miller of Butler for the post. The unanimous call includes a $2,800 annual salary, manse use, and four weeks vacation. Miller, born in North Carolina, studied at Grove City College and previously served in Beaver County.
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Miller
North Carolina
Grove City College
Beaver County
Mercer County Judge Race Hinted For 1915 Reappointment
Judge A W Williams of Mercer aids Judge Porter this week and seeks re election. Republicans J D Emery and W J Whieldon of Mercer and W C Pettit of Greenville plan runs. J A McLaughry of Sharon may oppose but denies campaign motives. Williams cannot be replaced until fall 1915. temperance drives add to the fight. Demands for a dry county push remonstrances, with detectives and canvassing noted.
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A. W. Williams
Mercer
Porter
J. D. Emery
W. J. Whieldon
W. C., Pettit
Greenville
J. A. McLaughry
Sharon
Williams
Porter’s
Mercer County
Lawrence
Dry
Narrow Escape From Drowning
In Pittsburg area floods isolate the Western Pennsylvania penitentiary near the Ohio river and threaten residents. Nellie Allen 16 and Tony Vallin almost drowned after slipping from a railing in Homestead while fleeing floodwaters. They were rescued as Northside firemen battled a warehouse fire amid rising waters.
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National News Association
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ohio River
Nellie Allen
Tony Vallin
Homestead
Northside
Mason Company Stone Yards
Rodrigues Ely Banking House Suspended in Marseilles
The banking house of Rodrigues Ely suspended operations today in Marseilles with liabilities near three million dollars. The bank, an important institution, had many depositors and an investigation will review its affairs.
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National News Association
Marseilles
France
Rodrigues Ely
Farmer Recovers Frozen Skunk Skins Sent by Mail
A Painesville Ohio farmer mailed a parcel post package containing frozen skunk skins. The contents thawed in transit, emitting a strong odor at the post office, and the farmer was forced to reclaim the package.
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National News Association
Painesville, CO
American Revolution Sons Meet Parlors
Two groups named American Revolution Sons gather in local parlors to discuss meetings and plans. Members share aims and updates on organization activities in a community setting.
New President Elected at New Castle DAR Meeting
Memorial to Dr William Grey Miller read and adopted by the Lawrence club chapter Sons of the American Revolution at the annual meeting and banquet. George B Zahnizer elected president with S D Long as vice president and J Edd Duff secretary. a patriotic contest with declamations essays and orations to be held for high school students.
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New Castle
Sons of the American Revolution
Lawrence Club
G. B. Zahnizer
S. W. Dana
A. B. McCormick
Edw. Sargent
Prof. McCormick
Andrew Fleckenstein
George B. Zahnizer
S. D. Long
J. Edd Duff
H. A. Wilkison
J. 8. DuShane
Attorney Wilkison
William Grey Miller
Kimes
Sargent
Plan to Move Wagon Bed for Park Avenue Fire Truck
The transfer of the wagon bed from the Second Ward apparatus to the Park Avenue fire department auto truck was delayed by Fire Chief Connery, Councilman Dickson, and the mayor until Monday night council meetings. Hileman argues approval was granted earlier and plans to seek legal action to enforce his rights.
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T. W. Dickson
Park Avenue
BE. E. Hileman
Hileman
Connery
Dickson
Second Ward
Contest to seat E T Peters in Pike County House
A filed contest seeks to unseat Democratic representative E E Peters from Pike County. W A Lightner of Bushkill alleges Peters overstated expenses totaling 159 dollars. Peters has taken the oath with AG permission.
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National News Association
Harrisburg
E. E.peters
Pike County
W. A. Lightner
Bushkill
Peters
Police Committee Fails to Form Quorum
No quorum was reached for the police committee meeting last night as insufficient members attended. The committee will reconvene this evening to attempt a proper meeting.
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Police Committee of Councils
Poor Committee
Burns Detectives Make Arrests Here
Four or five Wm. J. Burns detectives have worked in New Castle for five to six weeks to uncover speakeasy activity. Arrests by Alderman Morrison were made for selling liquor without licenses, with bail set at $8,000 for two, and $800 for the others. The probe aimed to expose both proprietors and dealers, using a pool room as an information gatherer, and expects more developments.
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Wm. J. Burns
Cleveland
New Castle
Alderman Morrison
W. C. Smith
Lewis Rosenblum
Mary Doe
Jennie Kilkin
Sam Kepler
Theodore Recurar
Burns
Fate Of Men Yet In Doubt Fate Of Men Yet In Doubt
The naval tug Sonoma arrives at Guantanamo after a gale while reporting damage with lifeboats and superstructure lost. In New Castle, Henry Gluck plans remodeling of his theatre to host high class productions, aiming to raise the roof for large shows and secure rights from major syndicates to stage two shows weekly. Eva Fay and Lottie Myers are booked for late January engagements.
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National News Association
Washington
Sonoma
Panther
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Guantanamo
Cuba
Navy Department
Derrington
Henry Gluck
Gluck
Klaw and Erlanger
Shuberts
New Castle
Youngstown
Pittsburg
New Castle Theatre
Park Theatre
Eva Fay
Lottie Myers
Suffering in the Wake of the Flood in Wheeling
In Wheeling West Virginia the flood plus extreme cold causes severe suffering among the poor. At 10 o'clock the river stood 41 feet rising five inches hourly with 45 feet expected. The Island district housing 6000 people was submerged and dry ground vanishes. The jobbing district halts at noon and railroads are partly out of service. Most factories have shut down. losses exceed one million dollars.
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National News Association
Wheeling
W. Va
McAndrew Sues Williams for 2000 Damages in Assault Case
Michael McAndrew filed a trespass suit in common pleas court seeking 2000 dollars from Arthur Williams alleging a January 3 assault that struck him in the face and chest, injuring ribs and keeping him from work. McAndrew, a North Beaver township resident, works at the Lawrence Junction roundhouse. Williams is also employed there. Bail of 1000 dollars was offered and accepted to prevent departure before service.
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Harvey E. Martin
Michael McAndrew
Arthur Williams
Common Pleas
Williams
McAndrews
North Beaver Township
Pennsylvania Roundhouse
Lawrence Junction
Paul Nash Found Dead in Claridge’s Hotel
An inquest at London returned a verdict of natural death from heart failure for Paul Nash former American consul general at Budapest. He was found dead in bed at Claridge's hotel Tuesday morning.
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London
Paul Nash
Budapest
Claridge’s Hotel
Defendant Wilson Takes Stand in $10,000 Damage Suit
William C. Wilson, defendant in the $10,000 damage suit brought by Mrs. Sadie Mellin, testified this morning and the trial was expected to last most of the day.
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William C. Wilson
Sadie Mellin
Light Rates Tonight Deliberations on Electric Contract
City clerk reports many replies from cities on electric light rates. A special committee of city councils will meet this evening to review the responses. Several cities obtain better commercial rates than New Castle, hinting at possible further negotiations with the company.
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Committee of Councils
New Castle
Mrs Blanche Stookey Sues Mrs Harry Dwyer Discharged
In a case before Alderman Ranney, Mrs Blanche Stookey brought adultery charges against Mrs Harry Dwyer. Mrs Dwyer was discharged for lack of sufficient evidence after prosecutors failed to prove the accusation. The incident involved Mrs Stookey claiming Mrs Dwyer was found in Mr Stookey's room in the Gunning block.
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Blanche Stookey
Harry Dwyer
Alderman Ranney
Dwyer
Stooker
Mrs. Dwyer
Mr. Stookey
Boy Escapes at Eastbrook in New Castle
New Castle police search for a parolee youth who escaped from an Eastbrook home this morning. The boy had been released from Morganza and is at large.
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Eastbrook
New Castle
Morganza
Baldwin Shot In Railroad Yard Incident
A man named Baldwin was shot while at a railroad yard. Details are sparse and no motive or suspect is identified in the report. Emergency responders transported Baldwin for treatment.
Two Negroes Shoot P. and L. E. Detective
William Baldwin of Pulaski was shot at Haselton near the Ohio line while patrolling the P. and L. E. freight yards. Three bullets struck his abdomen and bowels. he is hospitalized in Youngstown in critical condition. Authorities describe two Black suspects and search across Mahoning county.
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William Baldwin
Pulaski
Haselton
Ohio State Line
Baldwin
Youngstown Hospital
John Kennedy
Nashua
Lawrence County
Bert Baldwin
Neshannock
Pennsylvania
P. & L. E. Rivilroad
Mahoning County
Ath Presbyterian Annual Meeting
The Fourth Presbyterian church convened for its annual meeting on a Wednesday evening. A. E. Yoho was elected chair man for the year, with Kerr re elected elder and Blucher named trustee for three years. Officers named include Charles Bright as treasurer Mrs W C Crill as secretary Jere Blucher as assistant secretary and Miss Tillie Wheale as organist with Miss Laura Blucher as assistant organist. A piano purchase was discussed and a fundraising committee appointed.
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Fourth Presbyterian Church
A. E. Yoho
Governor orders reorganization abolishing two state departments
Harrisburg January 9. Governor Tener directs Attorney General Bell to draft bills to reorganize state government by abolishing the factory inspection department and the department of internal affairs as recommended in his message.
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National News Association
Harisburg
Tener
Bell
Factory Inspection Department
Department of Internal Affairs
Woman to Sell Raven Hair to Reimburse Stolen Money
In Boston on January 9 Mrs Irvin Dodd offers to sell her long raven black hair to raise funds to reimburse an express company from which her husband stole $500. The hair is described as reaching to the ground and among the citys finest.
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Boston
Mass
Express Company
Irvin Dodd
Boston Struck By Severe Cold Wave
Boston faced a brutal cold wave with temperatures at 13 degrees above zero and strong northwest winds. Steamers arriving iced over. one man was found frozen and may die.
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Boston HI
COLD
Boston
Mass
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Rev. Miller
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Grey Miller
E. T. Peters
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Ath Presbyterian Annual Meeting
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