Woman Ok Launched Suicide Attempt In Night Crisis
Mrs Ella Hillier drank nearly an ounce of laudanum in a moment of despondency. She was found unconscious in her Sackem block room and rushed to a hospital where doctors fought to save her life. By early morning she showed signs of recovery and a divorce may follow.
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Ella Hiller
Sackem
North Mill Street
Hillier
Mazie Prim
Young Women's Christian Association
Knoll
Jesse R. Cooper
Shepard Shelved Sheehan Likely Democratic Nominee
Albany reports Charles Murphy refused Edward M. Shepard in favor of William F. Sheehan for the U S Senate. Observers expect Sheehan to win the Democratic caucus and be elected to succeed Chauncey M Depew next week, with only a minor risk from the governor's opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Albany
N. Y
Charles F. Murphy
Edward M. Shepard
William F. Sheehan
United States
Sheehan
Democratic Caucus
Chauncey M. Depew
Poison Plot Trial Highlights Mrs Schenk Seer Visit
In Wheeling West Virginia on January 12 the Schenk murder trial reveals nurse Miss Alva Evans describing Mrs Schenk’s alleged poison plot. Evidence includes a fortune teller’s predictions and the bottle incident that triggered a “shake with death” as the sick packer grimly asked why the bottle should not be shaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Wheeling
W. Va
John O. Schenk
Albert
Miss Evans
Packer
Mrs. Schenk
Princeton Child Burned In Accident Near Princeton
A two year old girl on a farm three miles south of Princeton suffered severe burns after a bonnet caught fire from a grate. The mother entered the scene and was badly burned removing the child’s clothing. the child remains critically ill with upper body burns under medical care at the parents’ home.
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Edward Cotton
Princeton
New Castle
Burke Backs Tariff Commission Meeting Opens in Washington
Delegates to the National Tariff Commission association meet in Washington with confidential belief a permanent tariff panel will form soon. Lawmakers including Lenroot and Burke voice support while Cobb Sherman Kirby Stahl praise Taft. Taft receives delegates at the White House and delivers an address as the convention ends with a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Tariff Commission Association
Lenroot
Wis
John Chandler Cobb
Association
Taft
Jacob Gould
Etude Music Club Meeting Led by John Cox
The Etude Music Club met Wednesday evening with John Cox of Ray Street. Musical contributions and games made the evening merry and lively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etude Music Club
John Cox
Ray Street
Was Micklous Murdered And Body Put on Track
A body identified as Micklous, reportedly from Youngstown, was found on the tracks near West Pittsburg early today and placed on a train to Ellwood City. Train crew saw suspicious figures. two men were arrested, claiming three robbers fled toward Wampum. Authorities weigh murder versus accidental death.
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Micklous
John Micklous
Baltimore and Ohio
West Pittsburg
Youngstown
Ellwood City
Wampum
Reilley
Micklaus
Burgess Cunningham
Dickey
Four Die in Connellsville Gas Explosion Fire
An explosion from gas wrecked the J G McCrorey & Co store in Connellsville Pennsylvania killing four people and injuring many more. The blast collapsed walls, touched off fires, and damaged the Citizens National bank and nearby buildings. Fire crews worked to control the flames as search efforts continued for missing workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Connellsville
J. G. MccCrorey & Co
Christie Belle Smith
Mabel Wagner
F. E. Miller
Minnie Mulace
Mitchell
Pittsburg
H. F. Atkinson
Dc. A. Poff
McCrorey
Citizens’ National Bank
Bank
Graham Drug Store
Hetzell
County finances show 31 million valuation and 4 mill levy
The county plans a 3 1/2 to 4 mill tax rate for 1911, aiming for about 108 500 in revenue plus roughly 15 000 from interest money, totaling around 123 000. With about 60 000 in treasury and no debt, commissioners note funds for prisoner care and minor repairs, and several small bridges and road macadam projects without bond issues.
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J. H. Hannon
John Pitts
J. A. McMillin
State Department
Pittsburg Street
Neshannock Falls
Little Beaver
Enon
North Beaver Township
Shenango Township
Plaingrove
Ones in Line for 100 Year Parade
A historical note explains a "parade of ones" shown by writing dates as 1-11-11 and 11-11-11. January 11, 1911 marked the first such combination in a century, with another line possible on November 11. The parade began January 1 when 1-1-11 lined up for duty.
Personal Workers plan expanded meeting schedule across multiple towns
New Castle personal workers hold evening meetings in Bes semer Wampum Freedom King's Chapel Plaingrove New Wilmington Bethel North Sewickley Springdale and Croton. They decide the special committee will arrange all outside evangelistic meetings and Monday noonday meetings will focus on prayer lists with a monthly business meeting on the first Monday evening.
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New Castle
Bessemer
Wampum
Freedom
King's Chapel
Plaingrove
New Wilmington
Bethel
North Sewickley
Springdale
Croton
Allegheny Valley
Allegheny
Harmony
Personal Workers’ League
Taft Seeks 5 Million for Canal Fortifications
President Taft sent to Congress the Army Navy Panama Canal fortification board report and urged an immediate 5 million dollar appropriation to begin defenses. The total estimate rises to 12 million, with a past request of 9 million and a total of 19 million noted. Taft stresses the canal’s strategic value and urges fortification to protect national safety and prosperity.
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United Press
Washington
Taft
House of Representatives
Army and Navy
Panama Canal
Navy
Secretary of War
Congress
Atlantic
Pacific
United State
United States
Adams County Indictments for Vote Selling Reach 1800
West Union Ohio January 12 The Adams county grand jury probing vote buying and selling increased indictments to 1800 with 55 new cases reported yesterday Judge Blair predicted a total near 2000 Those who pleaded guilty and were fined disfranchised total 1459 The jail seven fined 200 and eight months work house had their sentences suspended and fines reduced pending further actions
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United Press
West Union
Adams County
Blair
Speakers for Men’s Bible Class Banquet at Highland Church
Principal speakers for the Highland United Presbyterian Men’s Bible Class banquet this evening are Uncle Jimmie Johnston District Attorney T W Dickey Pete Porter and T H Bopp. Dinner served by Naomi circle at 6 30 with Rev R H Mulholland as toastmaster and several impromptu addresses. Covers set for 75 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Johnston
T. W. Dickey
Pete Porter
T. H. Bopp
Highland United Presbyterian Church
Naomi
R. H. Mulholland
Deaths of John Micklous and Florence Frazier
Death record notes John Micklous of Youngstown and Florence Irene Frazier aged 5 months on South Beaver Street. Also listed are Mary Katose age 1 month of Bessemer and Michael Loss of West Pittsburg.
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John Micklous
Youngstown
Florence Irene Frazier
South Beaver Street
Mary Katose
Bessemer
Michael Loss
West Pittsburg
City Evangelistic Meetings To Open Next Week
A series of union evangelistic meetings will start Monday at First Presbyterian Church and run two weeks or longer in downtown churches. Directed by the Personal Workers' league, the Ministerial Association, and church committees, the events aim for broad city participation and ongoing movement among churches.
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First Presbyterian Church
Personal Workers’ League of
Ministerial Association
December Typhoid Leads City Health Report
Thirty seven typhoid fever cases were reported in December per Health Officer McCandless. Other contagious diseases included diphtheria eight, mumps seven, pneumonia three, scarlet fever seven, tuberculosis five, and trachoma one. Nuisances abated totaled thirteen.
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McCandless
Deal Was Fixed and Hint at Crookedness
Nearly $3,000 was raised on Wednesday in the First Christian church campaign for $20,000. New members led by E. I. Phillips with $358 and A. L. Hilborn's team AB with $3846 topped early giving. old members reported $410 from Team 2 led by H. G. Preston. Executive committee reported $305, total day $2,941.50, grand total to date $14,000.50.
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First Christian Church
E. I. Phillips
William C. Smith
A. L. Hilborn
B. F. Butler
Team
H. G. Preston
G. W. Black
T. W. Phillips
Kimberly
Coates
Hillborn
Smith
Robinson
Japanese Ambassador Objects to Panama Canal Criticism
Baron Uchida, Japan's ambassador in Washington, says Admiral Yashiro's reported remarks on fortifying the Panama Canal breach international courtesy. He defends Yashiro as a prudent, experienced officer and questions the accuracy of the quotation. He notes no official Tokyo confirmation and doubts any inquiry has begun.
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United Press
Washington
Panama Canal
Yashiro
Baron Uchida
Japan
Panama
United States
Uchida
Tokio Office
Heirs of W D Smith vs Pittsburg and Western Rail
The W D Smith heirs case against the Pittsburg and Western Railroad company remains on trial at the courthouse with proceedings continuing.
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W. D. Smith
Pittsburg and Western Railroad Company
Rival hose salesmen stir fire committee questions
At a city fire committee meeting to award 1,500 feet of fire hose, agents faced sharp questioning about possible inducements. Lindsey denied offering payments, while W S Harley of Eureka Hose said the deal was said to be fixed and that the rumor came from others at the meeting. The session continued amid suspense.
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Lindsey
A. R. Turner
Turner
W. S. Harley
Eureka Hose Company
Page Hight
Congregational Meeting Adopts Elections At First Christian
The annual meeting of the First Christian congregation was held after a banquet with reports on the church campaign. Hon. T. W. Phillips presided. Ebers-Rev William G. Barnes and Joseph Showalter were elected as church officials. Deacons named include F. O. Anderson A. O. Me Fadden C. W. Fenton John G. Jones and others. Ladies auxiliary of the Y M A to meet Friday at 3 PM.
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T. W. Phillips
Ebers
William G. Barnes
Joseph Showalter
F. O. Anderson
A. O. Me« Fadden
C. W. Fenton
John G. Jones
A. D. Mornes
John Flanigan
B. F. Butler
Sees Menace to Peace in Laws Against Japanese
Matsuzo Nagai consul general in San Francisco warns California bills restricting Japanese rights threaten US Japan relations. He cites discriminatory land ownership and school segregation measures as offensive to Japanese national pride and harmful to labor relations.
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United Press
Sacramento
Cal
Japan
United States
California
Matsuzo Nagai
San Francisco
Wright
State Senate Committee On Federal Relations
Nagai
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J. F. Burke
Tariff
National Association—Convention
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Ten Cent
Total Valuation
Adams CO
First Presby
First Christian Campaign
Myland
Preston
Black
Fenton
Clark
Iabnn
Beevenst
Lad Judson B. King
Mr. Uchida
Quiry
Presi
Dent Cukerbraum
Firs Christian Church
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