Citizens banquet in New Wilmington a grand success
Nearly 150 townspeople gathered at the Hotel Mecary for the third annual New Wilmington citizens banquet with a full program of speeches by Dr. J. O. Campbell and Squire Francis. The event featured a 145 plate dinner, festive decor, and a lively after-dinner program amid praise for the town’s growth and college.
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Greater Wilmington
Greater Westminster
New Wilmington
Meccary
Campbell
R. M. Russell
First Lost Money Now Loses Suit
Benjamin Gordon and his wife Ma bel were arrested on larceny charges by James A. McLane but discharged for lack of evidence at a hearing before Alderman Green. McLane claimed a $43 loss and a gold watch after visiting a home at 66 Forest Street, but could not prove the tale.
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Benjamin Gordon
Mabel
James A. McLane
Alderman Green
McLane
Forest Street
Suit Over Deal For A Horse
James C Huston and artist John Moore appeared before Judge Porter this afternoon over a horse sale. Moore sold the horse for 175 dollars claiming it was sound and quiet, but it later ran off and did not match the representation.
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James C. Huston
John Moore
Porter
Moore
Huston
Snow or Rain Tonight and Saturday Warmer
Western Pennsylvania forecasts call for snow or rain tonight and Saturday with a rise in temperatures. Residents should plan for slick conditions and milder highs as precipitation moves through the area.
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Pennsylvania
New Castle Chamber of Commerce Faces Night Meeting
The chamber is urged to rally tonight at City Hall as officers resign and members are asked to attend. Local business leaders and citizens are urged to support the organization to spur New Castle toward growth and prosperity with an expected population boom.
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Chamber of Commerce
City Hall
New Castle
Thaws Mother Testifies in High Profile Trial Day
In New York on January 17 United Press reports Mrs William Thaw testifies at 2 25 pm during the Thaw trial. Two witnesses Alice Fletcher and Catherine O Neill declare Thaw irrational from birth. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw briefly appears before being withdrawn. Court adjourns for noon recess as tensions rise.
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United Press
New York
William Thaw
Alice C. Fletcher
Catherine O'Neill
Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Littleton
Tenderloin
Evelyn
Evelyn Thaw
Roosevelt Delays Troop Withdrawal to Aid Nevada Police
President Roosevelt, responding to a Nevada legislature appeal relayed by Governor Sparks, orders federal troops to stay at Goldfield until Nevada can organize a state police force. He asks for expedition in forming the police and authorizes the governor to inform the legislature.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Nevada
Sparks
Goldfield
Theodore Roosevelt
Unknown Foreigner Buried in Grace Land Cemetery
A foreign man killed when struck by a P L E railway train near Wampum last Thursday noon was buried today at Grace land cemetery. His name is unknown and his identity may be confirmed only after his companion at the hospital recovers enough to tell his story. The companion, who gave the name John Soffosh, remains in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wampum
Dunn & Rice
Graceland Cemetery
John Soffosh
Treasury depleted as Volunteers of America face funding shortfall
Assistants of Captain Grainger report the six week illness and Christmas expenditures have drained the treasury. Grainger, though improved, remains unable to be active for some time.
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Captain Grainger
Volunteers of America
Kopple Blacksmiths Strike Over Discharge and Pay
Twelve blacksmiths at Kopple Manufacturing walked off Friday morning in protest of a discharge and a shift to piece-work. The workers demand reinstatement and fair pay terms, citing reduced earnings under the new system.
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Kopple
Kopple Manufacturing Company
Ellwood City to Host New Castle in Friday Night Court
Ellwood City basketball team faces New Castle this Friday at the Casino Ellwood City at 8 30 o clock. The event promises local rivalry action as both squads aim for a key win on their schedule.
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Ellwood City
New Castle
Casino
Wealthy Boston Wife Plunges To Death At St Regis Hotel
New York January 17. Mrs Herbert Sears wife of a Boston lawyer and reputed millionaire plunged from a thirteenth floor window at the St Regis Hotel to the roof of an adjoining building. Ill health was named as the motive. She had stayed in her room with her maid nearby and wrote a letter to her husband before the fatal act. Mr Sears departed for New York upon learning the news. The incident sent Back Bay society into a flurry over a leader of social circles.
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United Press
New York
Herbert Sears
Boston
Massachusetts
St. Regis
Joseph Collins
Zooston
Sears
Back Bay Society
Impeachment of Groscup Possible If Charges Hold
Washington January 17. Impeachment of Judge Peter S Groscup of the Seventh United States circuit court in Chicago is a possible outcome of charges filed with the Supreme Court tied to a Chicago street railroad case review. Justice Day deemed the charges serious enough to bring the matter to the entire bench. The petitioners allege Judge Groscup had a personal interest and thus lacked authority to hear the case.
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United Press
Washington
Peter S. Groscup
Seventh United States Circuit Court
Chicago
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Day
Berch
Brothers jailed on larceny charge
Harry and Mont Cargill are jailed on a larceny charge for the theft of a harness belonging to George Moser. The pair previously faced the mayor over a larceny claim by S. L. McCracken after his horse went missing. A hearing is set for next Wednesday.
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Harry
Mont Cargill
George Moser
S. L. McCracken
Robbery at Thomas Plant liquor store on South Jefferson
Burglary at 17 South Jefferson street described as a bold break in by smashing a rear door with an iron pipe. The thief pried open the safe, took six bottles of brandy, four high priced liquors, a pipe, a silver watch, a lead dollar and papers, but money was removed the day before. A resident shop visitor is suspected. police have a detailed suspect description.
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Thomas V. Plant
South
Jefferson Street
Mr. Plant
Plant
Water pressure 15 bad on North Highland district
Fire Chief Connery reported deplorable water conditions in North Highland after testing with the water gauge. He found only ten pounds pressure in the district even when engines were believed in operation, prompting calls for action from the water company to remedy the shortage.
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North Hill
Connery
Water Company
New Highland
North Highland
Funeral services for Mrs Samuel McMurray
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Mrs Samuel McMurray who died Sunday at her Mt Jackson area home. The Rev Dice of Bethel U P church conducted the rites. She died of tuberculosis at 38, leaving a husband and two brothers in the city. her only child had predeceased her.
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Samuel McMurray
Mt. Jackson
Dice
Bethel U. P. Church
Death Record for Royce Allen and Knobloch in Pittsburg and Sharon
A death notice lists Charles Frederick Royce age 75 in Pittsburg and John L. Allen age 38 in Sharon. Also recorded is Elmer 8S Knobloch age about 7 weeks of 100 Vine Street. The notice appears in a local obituary column.
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Charles Frederick Royce
Pittsburg
John L. Allen
Sharon
Elmer
Knobloch
Vine Street
New Castle Plans Library Referendum on February Ballot
The Trades and Labor Assembly opposes the Carnegie library gift and calls for a public vote on February 16. Common council approves an ordinance to submit to voters the establishment of a public library, the maintenance plan, and a tax of one third of a mill to fund it.
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Trades and Labor Assembly
Common Council
New Castle
Pennsylvania
Anne Domini
Lawrence County
Andrew Carnegie
Te Press
Trades Assembly
Library
Carnegie
Evelyn Thaw Fate In Thaw Case Likely To Be Decided Soon
With the defense strengthening in the Thaw case and evidence of Harry Thaw’s alleged lifelong insanity, Evelyn Thaw faces potential loss of shelter and income if her husband is declared insane or committed. Relatives blame her, yet she may still testify for Thaw as proceedings unfold.
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United Press
New York
Thaw
Harry Thaw
Evelyn Thaw
Harry
Littleton
William Thaw
Archduke Ferdinand dies in Austria
Archduke Ferdinand Fourth grand duke of Tuscany died at Cartsburg Austria today after a violent gout attack. Other items note a pope rest, suffragette raids on Campbell-Bannerman, a Chicago financier John Walsh, and varied 1907 trade and sports briefings.
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Archduke Ferdinand
Grand Duke of Tuscany
Cartsburg
Austria
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman
London
John R. Walsh
Chicago
United States
Battling Nelson
Rudolph Anholz
Pacific Athletic Club
Los Angeles
Cal
Thetis
Rush
Perry
Seattle
Harerfield
Fifth Ward Local Option Club Meet Saturday
The Fifth Ward Local Option club will hold a Saturday 8 o clock meeting at Central Christian church. Rev. J. M. Ferguson will speak and an orchestra with songs and recitations is planned. The group is expanding its membership and growing strong.
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Fifth Ward
Central Christian Church
J. M. Ferguson
Paty
Fifth Ward Club
Daughters of Lydia Meet After Church Service
A meeting of the Daughters of Lydia of the First Presbyterian church will be held Saturday afternoon immediately after the church service. The group is expected to discuss upcoming charitable activities and plans for the month.
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Lydia
First Presbyterian Church
Sac
New York Republicans spilt as Hughes fails to win endorsement
New YorkCity January 17. After a second defeat in seeking the New York Republican committee endorsement for Governor Hughes supporters face a hard fight to secure the state delegation for the Chicago convention. Rivalries sharpen as ParsonsRooseveltTaft forces clash and Hughes league papers are filed in Albany.
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New York
New York Republican Committee
Hughes
Chicago
Herbert Parsons
Gore
Roosevelt
Charles Evans Hughes
Albany
Brackett
State
Hughes League
Friends of the National Administration
Troubles Settled by Quick Marriage
Stefana Snezik withdraws charges against Nestor Maskasewitz as he becomes her husband. He began jail time when marriage emerged as a remedy. Alderman Williams had him prove it, and the incident is now resolved.
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Stefana Snezik
Nestor Maskasewitz
Nestor
Alderman Williams
Mitchell 19 Arrested For Robbing Store
Harry Mitchell of Croton avenue was arrested for the December 30 robbery of Charles T. Metzler's store. Detective Logan tied a clue to gelled fountain pens sold in saloons, leading to recovery of over $200 in goods including 100 pens worth $8 each and a large camera. Mitchell confessed and was jailed pending hearing. Metzler valued the loss at $500.
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Lagan
Harry Mitchell
Croton Avenue
Charles T. Metzler
Mitchell
Young
Metzler
Logan
Washington Street
Lee R. Gordon Appointed Receiver for Law Land Co
Lee R. Gordon was named receiver for the Lawrence County Land Lime and Brick Co. to settle a 4000-dollar claim by Rees I. Davis. The firm’s assets include land encumbered by a 500-dollar mortgage with 11 000 interim bonds outstanding and 10 500 more due. The company is insolvent and Gordon must wind up affairs after posting a 10 000-dollar bond.
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Lee R. Gordon
Lawrence County Land, Lime and Brick Company
Shenango River
Rees I. Davis
L. M. Uber
Rufus McKinley
Gordon
Ills Mentioned At Mt Jackson In Brief Notices
Miss Mary Crig suffers grip illness. The infant child of Mr and Mrs Orris Vance is ill with spasms. Mrs John Dunnan, previously ill, is not greatly improved.
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Mary Crig
Orris Vance
John Dunnan
Johnson quarries to resume full operation by February
Hillsville reports the Johnson quarries are partially operating and will restart fully once the new railroad scale near the crusher is completed, expected by early February. The timeline hinges on scale completion and railroad access for resumed production.
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Johnson
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J. O. Campbell
J. M. Houston
Squire Francis
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St.regis Hotel
N.Y
Groscup
Tom Plants
Chief Connery
Mrs. M'Murray
Loeb
Washington Railway and Electric Company
White House
Richard A. McCurdy
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Alfred Schrubb
Harvard
Burr
Crimson
Cornell
Ohio State Senate
Meek
Dayton
House
Senate
Gov. Hughes
Charles T
Law. Land Co
Hillsville
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