Poor People Swindled by Morganza Parole Impostor
Parole officer William Smith exposes a swindle targeting parents of Morganza state reform school inmates. A man naming Varney claimed he was a Morganza parole officer and asked Harold Ward's guardians for $5 to buy items for Ward’s release. Gardner reported details the impostor knew, and county detectives were alerted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oser Wiliam Smit
Morganza
Varney
Jesse Gardner
Harold Ward
Institutton
Harold
Wegald
Jardney
Garmney
Gardner
Agi
Willian Smith
Smith
Ward
Gormley
4Iardner
Tey
Leslie
Insane Patients in State Asylums Reported in 1916
Seventy patients were in state asylums during 1916 funded by city officials. Distribution shows Polk with 23 cases, Dixmont 2, Warren, De, and Wernersville totaling the rest, with care by city authorities in Parsons Hospitals and Shenango Valley institutes, plus 80 in New Castle hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saka
Polk
Dixnont
Warren
de Wernersville
Parsons
Shenango Valley Institution
New Castle Hopital
Neutrals Confer At Close Of War
A neutrals conference may be held alongside the end of the war with Norway Sweden and Denmark sending notes to Spain and Switzerland for a conference on neutral powers rights. The United States is not mentioned but may attend the talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alterational
Loxbos
Jan
Neutrals
Stockholm
Morning Post
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Tolland
Spain
Switzerland
United States
America
Divorce Testimony in Doctor Miles Dunn Case
Henderson Kentucky report on a divorce case where Mrs Wyne testifies about abuse by Dr Miles Dunn. She describes a fainting spell and the physician allegedly taking advantage of her helpless state during a medical visit as the couple seeks legal separation.
Glitch on Trail of Jim Prabriga
Detective Harry Gli tracks alleged Brabriga fugitive linked to Baltimore and Ohio rail line in Youngstown area. A barrel with 300 pounds of stolen brass castings and copper wire is said found at Frabriga home. Police seek confirmation and suspect disposal site in Youngstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gli
Bawimore and Ohio Railroad
Youngstown
Inok
James Frabriga
Frabriga
Glitch Hag
Wilson Has New Will, Says Professor
New York report quotes Professor Charles Gray Shaw of New York University stating President Wilson possesses a new will understood as a psychological discovery. The professor explains the will acts inwardly rather than through hand or tongue, while noting limited knowledge about the new faculty and its implications for behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
New York
Charles Gray Shaw
Unive
Shaw
Reough
Aid
Gompers Denounces Compulsory Eight Hour Plan
Samuel Gompers, AFL president, told the Senate interstate commerce committee that organized labor opposes compulsory arbitration or involuntary servitude and sees the eight hour bill as a broad popular push. Ped McNamara, vice president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers, blamed railroads for opposing the measure and claimed $4,000,000 was spent on advertising against the eight hour law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Senate Inter-State Commerce Committee
Todag
Riler
Wilean
United States
Peagle
Sapreme
Gampers
Congress
Ped
McNamara
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers
Wathstreet
Watagers
Famed Philadelphia pursuit amid Thaw case unfolds
A cautious recovery report for Harry K. Thaw sparks New York to pause extradition as Philadelphia hosts a chaotic drama. Thaw faces assault and attempted kidnapping charges in a 19 year old Kansas City student case while Oliver Brower, touted as his fiscal agent, is held on bail. Detectives probe Thaw’s links across states and seek the source of coded papers tied to Brower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaw
New York
Pennsylvania
Frederick Gump, Jr
Kansas City
Faward Kirby
Spruce Street
Pahee Authors
Ama Walnut
Dixvtrict
Fider
Intex
Pebieh
Oliver Hrawor
Mtn
Wets
I Philadelphiag
Hey
Califo Wa
Bone Beach
Wat Springs
N.C
Miami
Important Meeting With New Castle Afro Americans
An Afro American group in New Castle calls a meeting at Orangemen's Hall on Washington Street Friday evening. All members are urged to attend as important business will be transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chyzanthemu
Court Calagthe Na
Orangemen's Hall
Washkington Street
Expect First Arrest Today In Lewis MURDER Case
Crnce Roberts a model found murdered December 19 in Philadelphia luxury apartments. One arrest expected today of a suspect tied to the case, with detectives pursuing two trails to Cleveland and Washington. Coroners and police gather evidence while asserting the case is not yet ripe for final conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PPA
Vatladelphia Law
Mirder
Crnce Roberts
Fublow
Eto
Knight
Mic Polles
Yate
Grace Toberts
Bernard W. Lewis
Pittsburger
Rot
Grave Roberts
Lewis
Kyle
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
Jace Troberis
Wilson
He Allen
Toington
Fai Iy
Pardon Board Denies Mercy for Christy Case and Reads Death
The Pennsylvania pardon board refuses to commute Fred Christy’s death sentence. Henry Ward Movern and Ernest Hain, both 17, are slated for electric chair on January 22 at the Centre County penitentiary. The board also denied Javis Alston's clemency request and recommended a pardon for William H. Armstrong of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raishvag
Fred Christy
Mercer County
Henry Ward Movern
Ernest Hain
Jefferson County
Uaines
Sentre County Penitentiary
Board of Pardons
Javius Alston
Chester County
William HL. Armstrong
Philadelphia
Jane
Trent Was Murdered Belief Across Community
A report describes the death of Mrs. Catherine from Terhos as murder alleged by neighbors. The scene involved a fire and exposed clothing with kerosene. investigators suspect suffocation. family statements point to potential suicide theories amid ongoing inquiries.
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Vavans
Cathetin
Terhos
Neuer
Turks Defeated By British Troops In Brief War Report
Fragmentary report describes British forces defeating Turkish troops at a village near a fort. The text mentions losses among Turks and British casualties, with chaotic OCR errors obscuring precise details.
Delinquent School Taxes Warned By City Treasurer
City treasurer warns delinquent taxpayers that levy will begin after January 16 if the 1948 school tax is not paid. Notices claim landlords may be levied for tenants’ taxes and that tenants can collect from landlords, but the tax must be settled.
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Martin
Todas
Cho
Kent Uo
Linn
Ag Miust
Ayer
Tanant
Kaiser's Men Thrust Back Near Verdun
Paris dispatch says German effort to regain Verdun front territory failed after fierce fighting near Courieres Wood. German trench near Argonne damaged by French mines. repulsed near Ypres with continued heavy artillery and mine action. British captivity of Walloons reported casualties and ongoing fighting along the Meuse Somme and Wytschaete regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Verdun
War Office
Couritres Wood
Teutons
Argonne
Ypres
Ferlin
Gerlach Expelled from Austria Stirring Indignation
Unnternational News Service reports that Prelate Knight Von Gerlach, Pope Benedicts private chamberlain, was expelled from Maly amid Italian warship destruction plots. Gerlach, Austrian by birth, moved to Jugatio then Switzerland and aims for Vienna. Rome dispatches say over forty arrested in the conspiracy including Signor Ambrogetti, a claimed Gerlach financial agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenna
Knight von Gerlach
Benedict
Maly
Moonsignor
Gerlach
Mgr
Jugatio
Switzerland
Vienna
Rome
Signor Ambrogetti
Mgr Gerlach
Allies Reply Here Leaves Doorway Ajar
The note is expected to invite another US effort, with the Entente governments not fully pleased with the Wilson note yet signaling terms. The last part is said to soften the sting and enable further diplomacy after the reply received today. Teutonic diplomats hope the course will adapt to the president’s note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Entente
Knights of St. George Initiate New Members and Plan Meeting
In Religious and Fraternal Circles Knights of St. George, new members were initiated into Thelodee as the Nota rose to 60. A special meeting is set for Friday the 14th with all members urged to attend for business, bowling, basketball and pool team selections. New Castle Circle No. 5 holds an important meeting tonight with Attorney Jas McGrory of Pittsburg to install officers. a meal and attending hire are planned. Mrs. Wort Chain of Nelaware travels today to visit her son Deville Chain in Cane Ton, Ohio.
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Knights of
H.C. Meering
New Castle Circle
Atorney Jas
Pittsburg
Are
Chain
Nelaware Arehile
Deville Chain
Caneton
Deaths in New Castle Area Chronicle
Obituary notices report the deaths of James Macintosh 82 near Adams Corner and east of Slippery Rock, Preston B. Leslie 61 in Pittsburg, Zillah Warhurst, Sarah E Marttala 19 months, John James 69, Lucretia Crabill 68, Mary Elva Hettenbaugh, Emma Kerr wife of Lafayette Kerr, with funeral details and survivors. Funeral services set at Wethel church, central Christian church, Greenwood cemetery, and local residences.
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James Macintosh
Butler
Adams Coiners
Slipper Rock
Ape
Methel United
Wethel Church
Rev
D. C. Jan
Preston
Lestie
Preston B. Leslie
Margaret X. Leslie
Pittsburg
Anit Tate
Franklin Avenue
Wilkinsburg
Oelack
Sarah E. Marttala
Sarah Elizabeth Marttala
Kenry Marttala
Morton Street
Lovelork
Greenwood Cemetery
Jolnr James
John James
Pennsylvania Avenue
Mr. James
Wales
Thomas James
Tie
New Castle
Shenango
Knights and Lodies of Honor
Bert Morfan
Harpoare Griffith
Griff Phillips
Oak Park Cemetery
Imcretia B. Crabill
Lucretia BE. Grabb
Silea N. Crabill
South
Jefferson Street
Virginia
William Smootz
Silas N. Crabill
New Caaile
Central Christian Church
Rosser G
Hagerstown
Mary J. Stultz
Baltimore
Maynard B. Crabill
Rufus W. Hettenbaugh
Mary Elva Nettenbaugh
Arbor Street
John N
Adeline (Sankey) McCleary
First Christian Church
Stes
Kerr
Emma ©. Kerr
Taffayette R. Kere
Famly
Wing Street
W. W. Sint, Tor
Grice
Roger
John Kerr
Join Winters
Charles Lecke
Paleley
Henry Usgelton
Wartime Diplomacy Report Delayed By Insult Claim
A German high official quote attributed to Gen Ludendorff discusses peace offers and asserts that a war free condition was misrepresented. The statement, reportedly from Weldh Marshal Yor Windenhure, cites a state officer returning from German headquarters. The remarks imply delay in accepting an honest peace proposal amid ongoing hostilities.
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jGen
Ladendorff
Schief
Yor Windenhure
Gen. Ludendorff
Fle Lows
Germany
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Tate
Ir. Kirby
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Rondiminn
Mary Copley
Arey
Lewis I8
Christy
Pardon Board
Trent
Matty Ramel
Martially Burney
Duracthy Smoke
Royes
Cears
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Kaiser
Austria
Meela
W. F. Dufford & CO
E. Wash. St
The
Bargain Home Furnishers
Washington St
Carl
Scott S. McCleary
George Workman
J. P. Stevens
Dacah Cotin
George L. Kepler
UNION
Bell Phone
E. North
Aser
Ska Gedet Elegam
Hani
White & Son
Nash
Ava
Bath
Chas
R. Kelley
Tom Guccessor
Lotton
Bertice
Hell
Volon
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