Pennsylvanian Railroad buys farms near North Beaver Moravia
Pennsylvania Railroad increases trackage and yard capacity by purchasing Woods farm in North Beaver Township and part of Dave Cochran property. An effort to buy Jacob McClain farm near Moravia is underway though owner is uncertain amid competing industrial interests.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Woods Farm
North
Beaver Township
Dave Cochran
Jacob McClain
Moravia
Dr Oliver Concludes Epworth Revival Tonight
Dr. Oliver closes his Epworth revival at New Castle tonight after a brief stay with Rev. J. C. McDonald. The meetings at Epworth M E church drew worshippers from ages 12 to 66, with many at the altar. He will depart Friday for Covington Kentucky.
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Pr. G. F. Oliver
New Castle
Oliver
J. C. McDonald
Epworth M. BE
Covington, Ky
Bailey Receives Senate Chairmanship After Years as Minority
United Press reports Senator Bailey of Texas, long a Senate minority member since 1901, is named chairman of the committee on disposition of useless papers in the executive departments. He gains a room and staff authority, taking the post after the death of Senator Pettus of Alabama. The committee chairmanship is notable for remaining with the minority.
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United Press
Washington
Bailey
Texas
Senate
Pettus
Alabama
Classmates Attend Funeral of Harry McCready
State college class of 1901 sends two representatives to the funeral of Harry McCready son of Mr and Mrs Samuel McCready of New Bedford. The funeral is at Hopewell Presbyterian church this afternoon with floral tributes from the class of 1916 New Castle boys at State and McAllister hall friends.
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State College
Harry McCready
Samuel McCready
New Bedford
Hopewell Presbyterian Church
McCready
New Castle
State
McAllister Hall
Dems in House oppose Bryan for president in Post poll
Washington January 16 A Washington Post poll of Democrats in the House shows wide opposition to William J Bryan's nomination with 55 lawmakers predicting defeat if nominated. Florida Kentucky Louisiana Maryland and Virginia split, while Governor Johnson Minnesota leads with 31 supporters and Judge Gray has 10. Expressions were from 41 members with 18 participating.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Washington Post
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Florida
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Virginia
Johnson
Minnesota
Gray
Judson Harmon
Onto
House
Farmers Take Interest in Institutes Led by A L Martin
Hon A L Martin deputy secretary of agriculture spoke at Lawrence county institutes where he serves as superintendent He notes strong farmer interest at Enon where sessions were crowded and credits educational work with turning farming into a science in Pennsylvania leading to bigger crops and fewer young people leaving the farm He then attended the New Bedford institute.
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A. L. Martin
Charles G. Martin
Martin
Lawrence County
Enon
Pennsylvania
Institute
New Bedford
Foul Play Feared In Niles Missing Store Owner
Harry Klinkensmith, proprietor of a large Niles store, has not been seen for two weeks. Foul play is feared as he was known to carry a large sum of money.
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Harry Klinkensmith
Niles
Doctor and Nurse Conflict Delays Surgery Before Man Dies
Dr. Thomas Elliott faced opposition from Matron Sensahaugh and a hospital director during a typhoid fever patient’s treatment at the Buhl hospital. Delays exceeded forty five minutes, an operation was performed, and the patient, Harry Husk of the American Steel and Wire Co, died Wednesday morning from abdominal wounds.
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Thomas Elliott
Buhl Hospital
Sensahaugh
Harry Husk
Husk
Elliott
Shilling
Stamping Works Resumes Operations at New Castle Plant
After a several week shutdown the New Castle Stamping company plant resumed Wednesday morning. The enameling department is nearly back to full capacity and other sections will begin soon. Officials expect steady operation for about three weeks and are testing a new line of ware with strong promise.
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New Castle Stamping Company
Only 21 Of 1015 Pupils Have Teeth All Sound
Dr. T. Franklin Gifford completed a school dental survey for Butler, examining 1,015 pupils. Of these, 994 needed fillings and 275 had enlarged tonsils linked to mouth breathing. Only 21 pupils showed no dental issues.
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T. Franklin Gifford
Butler School
Board of Education
Shooting of Hall Veiled in Mystery In New York
Mandeville Hall son of William C. Hall a New York Life director and Perth Amboy Terra Cotta executive lies in Roosevelt hospital with a bullet wound in the side his condition described as very serious Police say he shot himself first attempting suicide then twice tried to jump from a third story window at his home His family claims the wound was accidental while cleaning a revolver Headquarters detectives were ordered to investigate
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United Press
New York
Mandeville Hall
William C. Hall
New York Life
Perth Amboy Terra Cotta Company
Roosevelt Hospital
Hall
Bar Association Names Committee for Big Banquet
A Lawrence County Bar Association committee led by Attorneys W. H. Falls Walter Reynolds and Charles G. Martin was appointed to arrange the annual banquet. No date is set, but the event is expected within the next month and the group promises an enjoyable affair.
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W. H. Falls
Walter Reynolds
Charles G. Martin
Lawrence County Bar Association
Polo Players Leave New Castle for the East
Members of the New Castle polo team departed Thursday morning for the east. They expect polo to be revived in the Interstate next year and all intend to return, though they do not wish to play in the east. Also includes an ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for mothers with a 35c price.
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New Castle
East
The Governor's Pardon at the opera house January 20
The Governor's Pardon levels the stage with a four season run. David Higgins leads a cast that includes Eleanor Downs portrayed by Mary Servois. The production promises clean drama with bright comedy and notable musical numbers by Jean Moremans Clarice Templeton Eddie Horan and the Two Macks.
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Opera House
David Higgins
Kentucky
Eleanor Downs
Mary Servois
Dan
Lawton Sisters
Jean Moremans
Sousa
Clarice Templeton
Eddie Horan
Two Macks
Cozy South Mill Street Theater Opens With Matinee
A midweek program shift at the family theater on South Mill Street starts with a matinee. The small venue invites local residents to enjoy a family friendly showing in the early afternoon.
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South Mill Street
Edsall-Winthrope Stock shines in Lighthouse Robbery at opera
The Edsall-Winthrope Stock company drew a large audience on Wednesday night with a fine performance of The Lighthouse Robbery. Scenic and costume quality pleased patrons while Pearl Winthrope excelled as Ruth Manely and the Nilsson ballet impressed. Tonight they present Thorns and Orange Blossoms.
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Edsall-Winthrope Stock Company
Opera House
Alderman Rules 10 Day Jail for Assault Case
Alderman Williams sentences Martin Kloor to ten days in jail for assaulting Mike Linz after hearing the case. The ruling establishes the penalty and the involved parties.
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Martin Kloor
Mike Linz
Alderman Williams
Douglas Outlines Democratic Platform Issues
New York January 16 William J. Douglas former governor of Massachusetts, a likely member of the Democratic Big Four at the national convention, outlines his view of the next platform. He urges tariff reform, opposition to federal power expansion, rejection of special privilege, and unity on core Democratic principles while avoiding radical or ultra conservative extremes.
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United Press
New York
William JL. Douglas
Massachusetts
Kittie Brady Held On Larceny By Bailee Charge
Kittie Brady, colored, is jailed awaiting a hearing on larceny by bailee. W. H. Dutt, a salesman, reports Katie took silverware blankets and other goods and moved them to parts unknown without paying. Hearing set for Friday.
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Kittie Brady
Ranney
W. H. Dutt
Katie
Warring factions finally make peace
Nick Rudolph charged with assault and battery by Antor Bogdon was discharged at a hearing before Alder man Williams. Rudolph charged Aloizy Grescick with surety of the peace. Costs paid. all is well. George A. Pettitt of the Telephone Securities Co Harrisburg is selling American Union Telephone 5 per cent gold bonds from $100 up. Fountain Inn contact for information.
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Nick Rudolph
Antor Bogdon
Williams
Nick
Aloizy Grescick
Antor
George A. Pettitt
Telephone Securities Company of
Harrisburg
American Union Telephone
Fountain Inn
Bonding Firms Urged to File Annual Statements
A number of bonding companies authorized to operate here have failed to file required annual statements. The law requires statements be filed in the prothonotary's office at least once each year, not just at initial court permission.
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Prothonotary
Ark Nestor Maskasewitz Faces Statutory Offence Charge
Nestor Maskasewitz appeared before Alderman Williams this afternoon charged with seduction of his fiancée, with prosecutor Stefan Smizik presenting the case. The matter was compromised.
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Nestor Maskasewitz
Alderman Williams
Stefan Smizik
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Thos, Elliott
Pati
Seventh Ward
Mecgoun & Sons
Hland
Dorcas
McGoun & Sons
BAR Association
Hollister
J. C. Wallace
Cuba
Cascade Vaudeville Theatre
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Pmol Bles Ark
N. R. Bollard
Ian
E.p.frey & Bro
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