Panama Canal to cost at least one hundred million more
United Press reports senate inter oceanic canal committee data showing appropriations to date total 79.606 million and 8 million requested for deficiency. By 1909 total spent would reach 120.606 million with under 15 million left to complete, work likely six to eight years more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Panama Canal
Senate Inter-Oceanic Canal Committee
Senate Committee
Canal Commission
Congress
Senate
Col. Goethals
Blackburn
Taf
Miss Erhardt to Arrive in City as New YWCA Secretary
Miss Grace Erhardt of Rochester New York arrives January 21 to assume duties as the YWCA secretary. A reception in her honor is planned for January 22 to welcome the new leader and allow interested residents to meet her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Erhardt
Rochester
N. Y
Young Woman's Christian Association
Miss Erhardt
Erhardt
Marvin's Bride Is His Mother-in-Law in New Honeymoon
In Yover Del on January 10 Dr Horace N Marvin 62 and his bride Flora Melina Thornton Swift 60 were married quietly in New York City yesterday and are honeymooning at his home near Yover. The bride is his mother-in-law and grandmother to his four-year-old Horace Marvin. This is Marvin's third marriage amid the earlier kidnap case that gripped the nation for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Yover
Del
Horace N. Marvin
Horace Marvin
Marvin
Flora Melina Thornton Swift
New York City
New York City Yesterday. They Returned Today. Dr. Marvin
Dr. Marvin
Western Pennsylvania Weather Tonight and Saturday
For Western Pennsylvania expect snow or rain tonight with a warming trend followed by colder conditions Saturday. The system brings mixed precipitation and temperature swings across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Stage Beauty Tells of White's Love and Evelyn's Visit
A stage beauty recounts her affection for White and her role introducing Evelyn to White. She accompanies the innocent girl on her first trip to the famed House of Mirrors and shares swinging moments in its swings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Evelyn
House of Mirrors
Jurors Sworn as Thaw Trial Advances Despite Peremptory Challenges
New York court re convened at 2 15 pm with 10 jurors in the box. Jerome and Littleton used peremptory challenges while the panel neared completion and Evelyn Thaw's demeanor showed affection amid trial gossip. Edna Goodrich promised to testify about Stanford White and his connections to young women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jerome
William N. Sondheim
Littleton
Henry Duschnes
aJn
Harry K. Thaw
Talesman
Evelyn Thaw
Miss Goodrich
Nat Goodwin
Evelynhaw
Edna Goodrich
Evelyn Nesbit
Evelyn
White
House of Mirrors
Whit
24Th Street
O'Reilly
Voters Get Last Chance to Register Before February Election
County commissioners posted notice of the final registration day for the February election set for Tuesday January 21 Registrars will be at polling places from 8 am to 1 pm 2 to 6 pm and 7 to 10 pm to register before the election Those not yet registered must act now to vote for mayor treasurer councilmen and school directors The March 1 deadline applies for the spring primaries
Death Record for John M. Louden and Infant Savony
Death records list John M. Louden aged 65 of Rose street and infant Savony age not specified, with addresses 222 Sampson street and related note. David Stanley, 57, of Edenburg also appears in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Louden
Rose Street
Infant Savony
Sampson Street
David Stanley
Edenburg
Taft to Speak on Capital and Labor in New York
Secretary of War Taft leaves Washington for New York to address capital and labor at Cooper Institute this evening. He will arrive at 4:30 PM and stay with his brother at 36 West Forty-eighth Street until Sunday. A conference with Philippine Railroad officials at 45 Broadway is planned, with Salomon & Co. representatives and Detroit and New York executives attending. He returns to Washington Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Taft
New York
Cooper Institute
Twenty-third Street
Henry Taft
West Forty-eighth Street
Philippine Railroad Company
Broadway
William F. Salmon
Alonzo Potter
Salomon & Co
Charles M. Swift
Detroit
Frederick R. Reid
Zimmerman Enters Race for County Commissioner
Guy Zimmerman a long time New Castle resident announces for county commissioner as a Republican candidate. He founded Crystal Springs Drinking Water, lives at 185 Park Avenue, and promotes careful governance and public service as he campaigns during the April primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Zimmerman
Zimmerman
New Castle
Hickory Township
Crystal Springs
W. H. Young
Park Avenue
David Zimmerman
Zummerman
Local tin mills to start by January 20
Orders received in the city state all tin mills will resume full operation by January 20 this month. The move indicates a broad restart of local metal production and related employment.
Whitmore Murder Case Gains New Evidence In Harrison
Police in Harrison New Jersey say the arrival of Fred Elliott, the locomotive fireman who was with Theodore S Whitmore after his wife's murder, provides crucial evidence to convict Whitmore The accused asked detective Ward for a razor to shave and offered his bankbook and possessions in exchange for a razor, prompting the magistrate to bar him from using utensils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Harrison
N. J
Fred Elliott
Theodore S. Whitmore
Whitmore
Ward
Branegan Whitmore
Elliott
Educational Change Urged To Aid Poor Students
President L Clark Zeleye of Smith College urges simplifying entrance exams to shorten pupilage and reduce costs. He argues that heavy requirements delay graduation and raise expenses, but warns that keeping girls in college too long could weaken families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Mass
L. Clark Zeleye
Smith College
Love Letters Stir Dewitt County Probate Fight
In Clinton Illinois the Snell estate case heats up as curiosity centers on obscene letters from Mabelle Snell McNamar to the late millionaire. Courts debate filing the will while detectives pursue the grand-niece who may be sheltered across the county border. Attorneys fear her appearance would force evidence of relationships and affect bequests including a $7000 Nebraska farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Clinton
Dewitt County
Richard Snell
Illinois
Mabelle Snell McNamar
Decatur
Dewitt
Macon County
Mabelle
Webster
Snell
Nebraska
Nomination Papers Filed For Local Offices
Ex County Superintendent J R Sherrard filed for county assessor in the Third ward. Also C V Alley for judge of election in Third precinct, Third ward. John C Leslie and F H Biddle for inspectors. W H Van Gorder for constable in the Second ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Sherrard
C. V. Alley
John C. Leslie
F. H. Biddle
W. H. van Gorder
Funeral of Eng J M Walker Postponed in Toledo
The funeral for the late J M Walker of Toledo Ohio, announced for Saturday at Plain Grove United Presbyterian Church, is postponed due to Mrs Walker’s illness and grief. The remains will arrive Friday afternoon and be taken to Offutt undertaking rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Walker
Toledo, O
Plaingrove United Presbyterian Church
Schmid Creditors Meet on Saturday for Trustee Election
A meeting of the creditors of William C. Schmid will be held at the Referee in Bankruptcy office Underwood tomorrow to elect a trustee. The trustee will declare how the stock should be disposed, with a lump sale likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Schmid
Underwood
San Francisco Prosecutor Faces High Court Challenge
Francis J. Henri, special prosecutor, remains undismayed by the San Francisco Court of Appeals ruling overturning Mayor Schmitz extortion conviction. He argues Ruef and Schmitz face many indictments and will be tried again, with Calhoun’s case to be pursued swiftly. Judge Dunne’s critique of the appeals court stirs public debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
San Francisco
Francis J. Henri
Court of Appeals
Schmitz
Abe Ruef
Henri
Ruef
Patrick Calhoun
United Railways
California
Dunne
Vardaman Pushes Repeal of Civil War Amendments
Governor Vardaman urged Mississippi lawmakers to press Congress to call a constitutional convention to repeal the 14th and 15th amendments. He said enfranchising Black citizens would ruin white civilization and worsen race relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Jackson
Miss
Vardaman
Mississippi
Congress
Injured Carpenter Sues Shelby Steel Tube Company
Charles Studebaker by attorney Charles W. Davis filed a suit in Ellwood City seeking 15000 damages for injuries while employed by Shelby Steel Tube. He alleges a 800 pound beam toppled from scaffolding at a power house, causing serious internal and external injuries and prolonged bed rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Studebaker
Charles W. Davis
Shelby Steel Tube Company
Ellwood City
Studebaker
Taft Writes Lewis About Injunctions
President Taft asks Attorney General Lewis to review injunctions in labor disputes and considers potential legal actions. The exchange centers on executive authority and the handling of strikes and related labor actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Lewis
Taft answers on labor law and injunctions
Secretary Taft supports labor organization rights and favors a statute defining employer employee relations. He backs hearings before temporary injunctions, notices and hearings for contempt cases, and allowing another judge to hear injunction issues when challenged. He notes federal and state law share limits and cautions ex parte orders as unfair to peaceful strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llewellyn Lewis
Martins Ferry
New Castle
Amalgamated Association
Tin Workers
William H. Taft
Taft
Lewis
Foraker
Presidential Timber
District of Columbia
Prohibition Lobby Formed to Shield Dry States From Federal Interference
In Washington a new Prohibition lobby linked to the Prohibition party forms to press Congress to shield dry states from federal liquor interference. Mathew E. O'Brien and Findlay C. Hendrickson lead the effort, arguing federal actions undermine state police powers and issue liquor tax receipts to violators. They cite examples in District of Columbia and Indian Territory and call for bills to remedy the abuses in this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Prohibition
National Capital
National Committee of the
Prohibition Party
Congress
Mathew E. O’brien
Bridgeport
Conn
Findlay C. Hendrickson
Cumberland
O'Brien
Internal Revenue Service
District of Columbia
Indian Territory
Local Man David Stanley Dies After Train Strike
David Stanley, 57, of Edenburg, died from injuries after being struck by a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train Thursday morning. Survived by wife and four children Fred Louis Charles and Grace. Funeral at the family home in Edenburg Sunday with burial at Graceland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Stanley
Baltimore and Ohio
Edenburg
Mr. Stanley
Fred Stanley
Seventh Ward
Louis
Charles
Grace Stanley
Graceland Cemetery
Trustee Dunn Sells One of Jones Stores in Warren
William G. Dunn trustee for creditors of the J A Jones company sold the Warren Warren street store to the F L Woolworth company and its representative took possession at once. J S Taylor who managed Warren store may move to Pittsburg. New Castle and Sharon stores remain with the trustee. The bankruptcy schedule shows liabilities of 23097.08 and assets of 13985.47. The firm had been in business a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Dunn
J. A. Jones Company
New Castle
Sharon
Warren
F. L. Woolworth Company
J. S. Taylor
Pittsburg
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William H. McHugh
Frank J. Howell
William Burick
Bowery Y. M. C. A
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Schmid
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