Fighting Machines Awe the Brazilians in Rio Harbor
The U S battleship fleet of sixteen ships arrives in Rio de Janeiro drawing crowds of high and low degree. Admiral Evans plans a marine guard to calm liberty parties amid concerns over compulsory military service and potential unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Rio Janeiro
Hampton Roads
Cobra Island
Pernambuco
Evans
Petropolis
Dudley
Penna
Connecticut
Admiral Evans
Thieves Steal $100 in Clothes from Wabash Home
Burglars broke into the residence of William Noss on Wabash Avenue between Saturday night and Monday morning and carried off about $100 in clothing including overcoats. The Noss family had just moved from East Wabash Avenue to Clayton Avenue and were away overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thipves
Interac
Erning
Willian Oss
Wabash Avenue
Noss
Clayton Avenue
J M Walker to be Buried Tuesday Morning
Funeral for J M Walker of Toledo Ohio will be held Tuesday morning at 1130 at Plain Grove United Presbyterian Church. The funeral party departs at 900. Mrs Walker, postponed by illness, is expected to arrive in the city Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Walker
Toledo
Plaingrove United Presbyterian Church
Polo Team Arrives as Beaver Falls Faces Tonight’s Game
Beaver Falls polo manager Fred Hull arrived late afternoon and said league troubles would not interfere with the game tonight. Hull stated his team would be on hand for the matchup despite the issues looming over the league schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hull
Beaver Falls
Chimney Fire Alarm At 143 East Reynolds Street
A chimney at the home of J. J. Cohen 143 East Reynolds Street burned out prompting neighbors to sound an alarm from box 56 at 9 20 Monday morning. No loss occurred as Chief Connery and the Fifth Ward department arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Cohen
East Reynolds Street
Connery
Fifth Ward Department
Thaw Seeks Death Penalty or Acquittal in Murder Trial
In a high profile murder case, defendant Thaw requests either the death sentence or full acquittal. Prosecution and defense prepare closing arguments as jury deliberations loom.
Thaw Trial Opens with Witness on Murder Night
In New York on January 13 the first day of Thaw’s second trial featured a forceful push for the death penalty by Assistant District Attorney Garvan. James Clinch Smith testified on Thaw’s conduct the evening of Stanford White’s murder, with cross examination lasting through the morning. Evelyn Thaw was kept from the courtroom as the state argued premeditated murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Garvan
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Thaw
Justice Dowling
Evelyn Thaw
James Clinch Smith
Rosario Serge Denied New Trial in Hillsville Murder Case
Judge Porter denied Rosario Serge a new trial in the Hillsville murder of Tony Conti. The defense argued Serge was not the aggressor, but the request failed. A key witness for Serge was later sentenced to six and a half years for perjury in Serge’s favor.
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Porter
Rosario Serge
Tony Conti
Hillsville
Serge
Immense Army of Unemployed in New York City
New York on January 13 reports 125000 out of work while city relief falters. The Central Federation of Labor says the unemployed face starvation unless action is taken and plans a mass meeting tomorrow night to press for urgent public works funded by the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
United Press
New York
Central Federation of Labor
French Aeroplane Describes Circle Wins Prize
Paris January 13 Henry Farnum won the Deutsch Archdacon prize of 40 000 francs for completing a circular kilometre at an average height of 20 feet. The aircraft returned to the exact starting place and landed in its shed. Voisin, builder of the aeroplane, fainted with joy upon confirmation of the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Paris
Henry Farnum
M. Voisin
Clerical Staff Return at Shenango Tin Mill
Shenango tin mill clerks who were laid off are being restored to their former jobs and will be back within a few days. Greer mill office clerks have not yet returned, but many are expected to resume duties soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenango Tin Mill
Greer Mill
Letters Granted in Two Estates
Letters testamentary issued to Hannah Ul. Harris for the estate of Joseph Harris of Union township. Letters of administration granted to H. W. Bail for the estate of Rachael Bail of the Seventh ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah UL. Harris
Joseph Harris
Union Township
Rachael Bail
Seventh Ward
H. W. Bail
Home Rule for Cuband March 1908
Roosevelt leads discussion on home rule for Cuband in March 1908. The item notes political shifts and local governance considerations with emphasis on autonomy and administrative reforms within the region.
Taft Recommends Cuban Transition From U S Rule
Secretary Taft recommends turning Cuba back to Cubans in March or April 1909 after Provisional Governor Magoon reports improved island conditions. He cites labor peace and a plan for censuses and staged elections, with local turnover to occur by spring 1909 and the island's administration ending as promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Cuba
Taft
Charles E. Magoon
Magoon
Congress
Mrs J B Martin Undergoes Shoulder Tumor Operation
Mrs J B Martin, in Pittsburg hospital, had a small shoulder tumor removed after consulting a physician. She first tried local cocaine, but pain required anesthesia. She is recovering well. Donald Martin is recovering and expected to return to New Castle soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Martin
Pittsburg
Donald Martin
New Castle
Special Sermon for Men Next Week at First M E Church
Rev E E Higley of the First M E Church announced a special sermon titled Why Do Men Not Attend Church next Sunday evening at 7 30 He has sent letters requesting answers and has already received many responses He describes these as sermons from the pews to be preached from the pulpit next Sunday night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Higley
M. E
Higley
Dr W H Christian Moves to Pittsburg
Dr W H Christian colored physician formerly at 312 West Grant Street has moved to 6297 Frankstown Avenue Pittsburg. He relocated from New Castle last May and was the first colored physician to register in Lawrence County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Christian
West
Grant Street
Frankstown Avenue
Pittsburg
Christian
New Castle
Lawrence County
Court Convenes This Afternoon for 17 Cases
The second term of common pleas court opens this afternoon with 17 cases listed for trial, most involving actions in assumpsit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Assumpsit
City Controller Lyman Hughes Faces Anti Campaign
City controller Lyman Hughes contends with an organized push from school board and city administration factions to nominate an anti Hughes candidate for a second term. Three meetings failed to lure any willing opponent, while Hughes is praised for prudent finance control and widely supported by about ninety percent of New Castle voters.
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Lyman Hughes
Hughes
anti-Hughes
Controller Hughes
New Castle
City Primaries Ordered in New Castle by Court
Judge W E Porter rules mandatory city primaries must be held in New Castle on January 25 under the state act. Socialists had sought to place their candidates on the city ticket, arguing the law requires standard primaries, a decision described as far reaching and contentious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
W. E. Porter
Socialist Party of
Lawrence County
Assembly
Porter
Pennsylvania
Christian Sleuth Todd Hall Draws 1300 Men in Baltimore
Todd B Hall the Christian detective of Baltimore spoke to a large audience in the opera house Sunday afternoon. About 1300 men attended with hundreds turned away. He shared his experiences with criminals and urged spiritual conversions concluding with a Bible gift to a man who confessed Christ. A collection of 108 was taken.
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Todd B. Hall
Baltimore
Genkinger
Opera
Todd Hall
Anen
E. E. Higley
C. S. Brooks
James Ferguson
Denver native J W Madden Visits County Officials
J W Madden formerly of Little Beaver township, now a Denver resident, called on Clerk Will Agnew at the county commissioners' office. He reports his wife’s asthma cure and weighs returning home, praising Denver's climate as warm and springlike with no rain or snow so far this winter.
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J. W. Madden
Little Beaver Township
Will Agnew
County Commissioners
Mr. Madden
Denver
Col
Western Pennsylvania Colder Tonight With Snow Flurries
Cold air settles over Western Pennsylvania with snow flurries expected tonight and again on Tuesday. Moisture moves in from the region as temperatures dip, prompting brief wintry impact in affected areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Industrial Boom Resumes in Mahoningtown Ward
Mahoningtown enters a new industrial boom as several plants restart after a six month shutdown. Ss P Weatherill chemical works resumes with half staffing this week, followed by full operation next week. Mahoning Valley Lumber and Shenango tin mill restart. stamping works awaiting financial settling under Receiver Johnson.
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Mahoningtown
Chemical Works
Ss. P. Weatherill Company
Mahoning Valley Lumber Company
Seventh Ward
Johnson
Shenango
Officers Installed at National Protective Association Meeting
The National Protective Association installed its officers Friday night led by Past president C. M. Knox and President Katie M. Gibson. Other officers included Vice president Anna Walters Prelate Sarah Kissinger Guard M. M. Collingwood Inner Guard Mrs C. M. Knox Outside guard Roy Collingwood Treasurer F O Gibson Secretary H Cooper Pianist Mrs Elsie Howarth Degree team captain J W Gordon. Refreshments followed with a social hour, dancing and cards.
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National Protective Association
C. M. Knox
Katie M. Gibson
Anna Walters
Sarah Kissinger
M. M. Collingwood
Roy Collingwood
F. O. Gibson
H. Cooper
Elsie Howarth
J. W. Gordon
Rent mobility penalties under old law prompt flitting ban
The article notes that paying rent could become as cheap as moving, as the legislature passed penalties for moving residences between sunset and sunrise to dodge rent. It adds that penalties apply to those who haul the belongings, and moving between two days is discouraged.
Orr files papers for county assessor in Second ward
John H. Orr has filed his candidacy papers for county assessor representing the Second ward.
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John H. Orr
Infant's Body Found in Boat Car at Carbon
Police report an infant's body found in a boat car at Carbon. Authorities are investigating the death and identifying the individuals involved as details emerge from the scene.
Mystery infant found in Baltimore and Ohio box car
Carbon witnesses a baby’s body found in a B and O box car wrapped in a Pittsburgh Leader. Detective Logan and Coroner Cox investigate origin and cause of death while railroad officials trace the car’s movements.
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Carbon
Baltimore & Ohio
Pittsburg Leader
Augustus Biddenat
Biddenat
Joe Waldner
Cox
Logan
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Bishop endorses action over Italian church split
Bishop Horstman of Cleveland received a letter from the archbishop of Manfredonia Italy about Rev. Lugi Lopi excommunicated for forming an insurgent Italian church in Youngstown. Horstman’s stance was endorsed. The Youngstown church is among the nation’s largest with over 8,000 members.
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Bishop Horstman
Cleveland
Manfredonia
Italy
Lugi Lopi
Youngstown
Horstman
Lops
Raid Destroys Card House Run By Butler In Bridge Street
Eleven men were at a poker game when officers peered through blinds and watched a pot rake in. County Detective Logan and Sheriff Waddington led a raid at a Bridge Street house capturing ten men, charging William Butler with running a gambling house. Additional arrests followed for Jack Stewart and liquor violations.
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William Butler
Logan
Waddington
Frank Waddington
J. H. Breen
W. H. Gastinger
Bridge Street
Butler
Alderman Morrison
Heii
Morrison
Jack Stewart
Ella Stewart
Cottage Meetings Lead to Week of Revival Services
Preparatory cottage prayer meetings are planned this week at three homes in town ahead of a special revival week at the First United Presbyterian Church. Mrs Hugo Santum hosts Tuesday, Mrs Ella Sankey hosts Thursday, and Mrs Isabelle Fleming hosts Friday. Rev James M Ferguson will lead Sunday services with Rev Charles D Fulton of Canonsburg assisting.
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First United Presbyterian Church
Hugo Santum
State Street
Ella Sankey
East North Street
Isabelle Fleming
East Wallace Avenue
James M. Ferguson
Charles D. Fulton
Canonsburg
Forge Works to Run Short Turn Five Days a Week
Due to slack orders the Steel Car Forge will operate with the day shift only for five days weekly and drop the night shift. The change follows reduced output at the Standard Steel Car works in Butler and related plants dependent on railroads. Officials expect full schedules to resume within a month.
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Standard Steel Car
Butler
Rev Charles T Greer Preached at Third United Presbyterian
Rev Charles T Greer of East Sutton Street and student at Drew Theological Seminary spoke Sunday morning at the Third United Presbyterian Church on Pittsburg Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Greer
East Sutton Street
Drew Theological Seminary
Third United Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg Street
Mumps and Pneumonia Cases Reported to Health Officer
Two mumps cases and one pneumonia case were reported since Saturday. James Frew, 13, of Moody Avenue, and Lulu Shepard, 9, of Wilmington Avenue, have mumps. Mrs. J. B. Douglas, 419 West Cherry Street, has pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Frew
Moody Avenue
Lulu Shepard
Wilmington Avenue
J. B. Douglas
West Cherry Street
Ipneumonia
Flint man spends winter in blankets by the stove
Peter O Connor, an 87 year old Flint resident, endures 30 winters by sleeping in a cot near a constantly burning stove. He avoids cold weather, yet is not ill and stays active, aiding relatives and keeping himself useful through the winter season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter O’connor
Flint
Mich
O'Connor
Mounted Owl Presented To School Board
W S McCracken of Vine street Croton presented a mounted owl to the board of education. He shot the bird on Thanksgiving day near Harlansburg. The specimen spans about 50 inches across the wings and was sent to the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh for mounting.
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W. S. McCracken
Vine Street
Croton
Board of Education
Harlansburg
Carnegie Institute
Pittsburg
Death Records Update for Millvale and Nearby
The notice lists several deaths: Arthur Watkins 75 of Millvale. Mary E. Straub 60 of 2 Front Street. Henry J. Thompson 78 of New Bedford. Guy Stefana 1 of 74 Bridge Street. Mary McGrath 85 of Wam pum. Sarah M. Baird 17 of New Bedford. Mary Breslin 57 of Ellwood. Frederick Fredericks 80 of Zanesville.
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Arthur Watkins
Millvale
Mary E. Straub
Front Street
Henry J. Thompson
New Bedford
Guy Stefana
Bridge Street
Mary McGrath
Wampum
Sarah M. Baird
Mary Breslin
Ellwood
Frederick Fredericks
Zanesville
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Janeiro
Polo
Jerome
Circle
TIN Mill
Roosevelt
Governor Magoon
Martin
Denver, Col
WD. Industries
Pittburg
Detective Logan
Sheriff Waddington
Chas. T. Greer
U. P. Church
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