Moffatt and Jickett Land Comfortable House Seats
Lawrence county representatives William J. Moffatt and Milton A. Jickett enjoy aisle seats in the Pennsylvania House. They praise the assignment of seating and note changes from previous sessions, with 14 Democrats in 1921 and again in 1923, reflecting party shifts and seating allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania General Assembly
William J. Moffatt
Milton A. Jickett
Lawrence County
Mr. Moffatt
Pugilist Guilty Of Second Degree Murder
Fred McLean a local pugilist known as Peggy Larue was found guilty of second degree murder by a jury after an eight hour deliberation regarding the death of Mrs. W. F. Abcott during a drunken party last summer.
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C International News Service
York
Fred McLean
W. F. Abcott
Peggy Larue
Will Install New Officers at Monday L O L Meeting
Bathany L. L. O. L. No. 200 will install officers for the current year at its meeting in McGoun hall. The session begins at 7 30 p m Monday January 12 with State Grand Mistress Mrs Ethel Callahan and fraternalists from other cities attending.
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Bathany L. L. O. L
McGoun Hall
Ethel Callahan
Coaster Shot by Unknown Person in Philadelphia Snow Scene
Detectives search for the shooter who wounded 15 year old Elvin Minnith as he and friends sleighed, bullet wounds reported in the leg but not life threatening. the incident occurred in Philadelphia and the boy is at Episcopal hospital in stable condition.
Where To Go Tonight CAPITOL features North of 36 and more
Capitol presents Jack Hoi Ernest Torrence and Lois Wilson in North of 36 plus News Reel and two acts. Penn offers Norma Talmadre and Eugens O'Brien in The Only Woman with 1 800 celebs. Lloyd Hamilton in Good Morning two reel comedy. Dome features Barbara LaMarr Lionel Barrymore Bert Lyton in The Eternal City and Jack Frost. Regent shows Wilson in The Air Hawk with Virginia Brown Faire. Broadway Beauties and Daughters of the Night at Nison. Strand screens Hit and Run Iron Man. Liberty offers Girls Jazz Band Gypsy Wayfarers and Dolly Dimple musical. Star features J B Warner Behind Two Gang Our Gang Commencement Day. State shows The Enemy Sex comedy.
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Capitol
Jack Hoi
Ernest Torrence
Lois Wilson
Capitol Orchestra
Penn
Norma Talmadre
Eugens O'Brien
Lioyrd Hamilton
Emery
Harold Moore
Penn Organ
Barbara LaMarr
Lionel Barrymore
Bert Lyton
Snub Pollard
Jack Frost
Shadowland Review
Regent
Wilson
Virginia Brown Faire
Secret of Color Photography Believed Found
Maude Adams, noted American actress, is linked to a breakthrough in color photography after two years of lab work with a team of experts. The story notes high company secrecy and the purchase of film rights to Kim as part of the developing project. Adams is described as highly educated, multilingual, and intensely focused on her work, with speculative ties to past engagements.
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Kim
Miss Adams
America
Charles Frohman
Maude Adams
Last Surviving Cramp Family Member Dies at 87
Theodore Cramp, 87, youngest and last surviving son of William Cramp, founder of Wim. Cramp and Sons Shipbuilders, died in Philadelphia after about 10 days of illness. He passed away at the Union League Club. A sister, Mrs. Cortland D. Davis, 95, remains alive. his wife had died years earlier.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
Theodore Cramp
Wm. W. Cramp
Wim. Cramp and Sons Shipbuilders
Cramp
Union League Club
Cortland D. Davis
Hagerstown Youth Surrenders To York Officials
Luther Silvers, 22, of Hagerstown Maryland, surrendered in York and is held on allegations of striking a man with a bottle causing serious injury. He said he fled freezing nights and claimed involvement in a tar and feathering case near Hagerstown last summer, which yielded no charges.
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Hagerstown
York
Luther
Silvers
Maryland
Year 1924 Weather Record For Western Pennsylvania
Official Weather Bureau figures show 1924 among the coldest years since 1917 with an average mean of 50.3 degrees against a normal 52.8. A hot August 31 reached 93 while January plunged to three below zero. Rain fell on 349 days totaling 37.70 inches with May the rainiest month and December winds reaching 60 mph.
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Weather Bureau
Pennsylvania
Mercury
Amendment to Day Law in Prospect Following Probe
A press summary notes Wheeler urges new legislation to curb industrial alcohol use and strengthen prohibition enforcement. Prominent senators and representatives push for stricter rules while dry leaders cite the $11 million act as proof of intent. The Conzens committee considers Pyle findings that the Volstead Act is unenforceable and may seek amendments before adjournment or in the next Congress.
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Wheeler
Congress
Stanley
Jor
Kentucky
Representative Hill
Maryland
Earnest Police Drive Against Gambling and Vice
Citizens recall a harsh crackdown as police intensify efforts to close gambling dens and curb promiscuous liquor sales. The drive targets workers who fritter wages away, harming families and local merchants, while promising tough action against lazy or noncontributing residents. City Solicitor Robert M. White notes mayoral orders can be enforced with solid evidence of common gaming activities.
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Ciy
J Police
Robert M. White
What Did You See Automobile At City Streets
An assortment of brief vignettes from urban life. A sedan owner on Washington Street finds two windows open after parking. An East Side woman tends a conservatory with sunlit plants. A grocery truck crew packs for the next run while seeking a seat. A barber assists a patron choosing bed pictures. A upholsterer fixes an ancient coupe. A man on Alghlaid Avenue rides by with a seed catalogue, an optimistic soul.
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Washington Street
Jewels Recovered From Auto Lost Near Harbor Bridge
Mrs. Cliford Watson of Youngstown Ohio had her handbag with three diamond rings a platinum watch a small sum of money and keys returned after falling from a sedan on the Youngstown New Castle road near Harbor Bridge. Henry Curtig found the bag and keys and located the owner days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliford Watson
Youngstown, O
Darley Vandivort
Milton Street
Youngstown
New Castle
Henry Curtig
Harbor Bridge
Motorist Injured In Accident On Washington Street
James Tucker of 624 Raymond Street was injured when his car stopped for a red signal at Mercer and Washington streets and was rear ended by street car No 411 operated by Sweet. Tucker was taken to a physician for treatment as the street car sustained damage to his vehicle.
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James Tucker
Raymond Street
Mercer Street
Washington Street
Sweet
Tucker
Try
Conference At Elm Street Branch
A conference for committee women and association members will be held at the Branch on January 1 and 16 in the afternoon and evening. The work of various committees will be outlined and discussed. A question box will be provided at the end of each session. A request for volunteer working will also be made. Women interested in community welfare are urged to attend and participate in discussions on community questions.
Crops Damaged by Japanese Volcano Report
A bulletin notes considerable crop damage from Mount Aso eruption. Volcanic ash blankets two large areas around the Yacun region, destroying vegetation and harming crops.
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International News Service
Aso
Yacun
Grange Installation At Willard Grange 1925 Officers
Willard Grange plans the 1925 installation at the Grange hall on Tuesday evening January 13. County Pomona Master David I Kyla and assistants will supervise the ceremony followed by an oyster supper. Grange notes mention attendees at a Carnegie auditorium conference and local visits and events among members.
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Wilard
Grange
County Pomona
David I
Kyla
Amusements debated by pastor in church discussion
Rev. FP. B. area Mater warns the amusement question may erode the church. The First Christian church plans to discuss Sunday night how recreation affects workers and citizens, noting Americans once called amusement mindless while theaters and recreational centers attract vast spending.
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FP. B
First Christian Church
Ita
Indoor Golf School Opens Next Monday in New Castle
Monday morning January 12 Captain W Arthur Smith pro of the New Castle Field club will start his winter golf school in the rear of the David Long shoe store on East Washington street. Many summer golf enthusiasts have signed up hoping to break 85 regularly after training in Smiths school this winter.
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W. Arthur Smith
New Castle Field Club
David Long
East Washington Street
Seigen
Smith
Bell Company Plans Seven Million Improvement Program
The New Castle district of the Bell Telephone Company will participate in a seven million improvement program in 1925. Manager M. F. Dall stated that details on improvements are not yet decided, with full information due next week. The seven million will be spent in Pittsburgh and vicinity as part of a 31 million statewide program.
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New Castle
Bell Telephone Company
M. F. Dall
Deaths Of The Day Morris and others funeral notices
Funeral services for Predda May Morris of 926 Carson Street were held Friday at 4 PM at Graceland cemetery with Rev. Ellis. Samuel Thomas Pannell of Court Street had services Friday at 2 PM from Union Bap tist Church with Henderson and White in charge and pallbearers named. Frances Eintern widow of Edwin Hunter to be sent to New York for burial. Mrs. BR W. McCuslin’s services were Friday at 2 PM from her Slippery Rock home, Rev. Crooks in charge. interment Rose Point cemetery. March Hess, 21, of Harmony died at home. funeral announced later. Michael Browning reported dead in Cumberland MD. survived by widow and children. Milo Gibson’s funeral held Friday at 2 PM at his daughter’s home. Rev. Henderson led, pallbearers named.
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Wredda Morris
Predda
May Morris
John J. Morris
Carson Street
Graceland Cemtery
Vharga
Trev
HH. A. Ellis
First Methodist Church
Samel Pannell
Samuel Thomas Pannell
Court
Union Bapiial
Grant Street
Henderson
Rev. White
Wi. P. Henderson
David Fears
Charles Foster Wiugh Fitzhugh
Clarence Stanton
Teodore Jordan
Walter Smith
Greenwood Cemetery
Kinter
Frances Eintern
Edwin Hunter
Neshannock Boulevard
Pennsylvania
Michael Browning
Michael Brownling
J. W. Browning
Milton Street
Cumberland
Bernides
Mra
Bert Fisher
M. C. Browning
Eastbrook
Mr. Browneing
Mr. Gibson
Milo
Gibson
Beneie Amber
West
Pittsburgh
Rev. Henderson
Moravia Presbyterian Church
Ed Duff
Porter Crawford
William Leste
Ira Swisker
Wiliam McMahon
John Molinney
Missey , Wirkinta
Berthal Braatz
Norman Young
Grove City College
Alice Ruby
J. J. Byers
R. A. Patterson
Patterson
New York
Fastbrook
Chitten
J. C. Bariny
Phurah
Plan Literary At Eastbrook Plan Literary At Eastbrook
A literary program will be held at the Eastbrook M. E. church on Friday evening January 19 at 8 p m. The program features songs by a high school student, a Voral solo, piano solos, a declamation and a debate.
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Eastbrook
M. E. Cleareh Fire
Gario Shaw
Voral
Amelda Ruby
Orattaen
Hildreth Walton
Marie McConaly
Mary Dirks
Florence McKee
Miss Hazel Hanna to Head American Legion Auxiliary
Miss Hazel Hanna was elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary at the annual election Friday evening at the American Legion home on North Jefferson street. Officers include Mrs W J Carlin vice president and Mrs Harold Blewite secretary. other posts filled by Mrs Ernest Withers corresponding secretary, Mrs Elizabeth Gaston treasurer, Mrs Mary J Bell chaplain, Mrs W C Graham historian, and director Mrs Harold Blewitt. The executive board lists Mrs Jobinsy Kitten, Mrs Wil Miller and Mrs G Keitch. Reports show the auxiliary raised over 1500 last year for welfare work locally and state wide. Bam H McGoun will attend the Shos Style Show in New York Monday.
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Hazel Wanna
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
North Jefferson Street
W. J. Carlin
Harold Blewite
Ernest Withers
Elizabsath Gaston
Mary J. Bell
W. C. Graham
Harold Blewittt
Jobinsy Kitten
Mra
Wi Miller
G. Keitch
Crse
Arsenal
Pair on poles cut wires in rural theft near West Pittsburgh
An officer and Mr Brest surprised thieves who fled from three poles after dropping from them, leaving five rolls of wire. They tracked the suspects for three miles into West Burgh before losing the trail. A Ford truck was seized. the loss covers a rural line once used by Citizens Telephone.
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Brest
Dontap
Uni
Watson Park
al Field
West Eeburgh
Citizens Telephone Company of
New Castle
Pittsburgh
Coaster Hurt On Ray Street Incident
Russell Shafter of 311 South Ray Street was injured when a high sled passed under the automobile of H. Holfelder at 119 North Ray Street. Holfelder drove north on Ray Street when the sledder came down an alley between Chestnut and County Size. The boy was taken to a clinic. injuries not serious.
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Russell Shafter
South Ray Street
Hig
H. Holfelder
North Ray Street
Holfelder
Om Ray Street
Chestnut
Ray
Ray Street
2 Ph Clan
Autos Collide on Pp. & L Railroad Property near Grove Street
Autos of A. R. English and E. N. Allison collided Friday on the Pp. & L railroad property near Grove Street while English was preparing to turn into Neal Street. Both vehicles sustained damage and no serious injuries are reported.
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A. R. English
White Street
E. N. Allison
Grove Street
Mr. English
Neal Street
Untitled note on a reported police incident
A fragment from a police report mentions Mr. Allison in a context describing a questionable value or condition. The limited readable text does not provide a clear event, location, or outcome to confirm details or assign responsibility.
Major Hopkins to Lead Salvation Army Meet Sunday
Major Hopkins, chief secretary of the Western Pennsylvania Salvation Army, will conduct Sunday services at the Joes Salvation Corps hall on South Hatesi Street at 11 o'clock. This will be his last visit before becoming divisional commander for the North and South Carolina division later this month. Captain and Mrs. McGowan will lead the other Sunday activities including Sunday school at 2:20 p.m. and a Youth meeting at 6:20 p.m.
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Hopkins
Western Pennsylvania
Salvation Army
Pittsburgh
Salvation Ay
South Hates i Street
N and
South Carolina
McM iGowan
Young Pees
Committed To Jail On Liquor Charge
Stanley Walezak was arrested by Constable Bauman of West Pittburgh yesterday on a charge of violating the prohibition laws. Walezak was committed to jail by the justice of the peace. J. R. Howells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Walezak
Bauman
West Pitburgh
Waleczak
Firstice of the Peace
J. R. Howells
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Rouse
Red McLean
Perry Larue
Daring Party
Square Deal Garage
Croton Avenue
Euwer’s
Nison
Daughters of the Night
Liberty — Girls
Gypsy Wayfarers
Dolly Dimple Company
Darktown Follies
J. B. Warner
Joe Maloney
Our Gang
Cramp Company
Yn Shipbuilding Company
The
White Undertaking Co
East North Street
East Side
Cpholsterer
Clifford Watson
Elm Street
Willard Grange
Robert Cameron
Hazel Mant
Carnegie Auditorium
Stuart Hunt
R. J.’ Cameron
Edgar McFarland
Harlanaburg Road
Norman M. Hunt
Ine
Willard Harlan J
W. S. Weigle
Blovd Blair
Clydaq Book
Rev
Fyb. McAllister
Bell Company
Itbrook Notes
Hazel Hanna
Bam H. McGoun
Georgia
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Caralinag
Cording
Mr. Allison
Major Hopkins
the Masonry of Success
Higgins Bros
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