Pittsburgh Police Annul Report 1924 Arrest Totals
Pittsburgh police annual report shows 110,023 people arrested in 1924, about one sixth of the city population. Auto violations accounted for 48,650 arrests and 61,473 for other offenses, with drunks numbering 24,651. Majority of arrestees were aged 20 to 30. several seniors and one actress among those detained. Non residents totaled 5,447 with whites 46,929 and blacks 14,?4.
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Pittsburgh
Dittaburgh
Department of Public Safety
Uputs
Ij Sorly-nige
Midgets Compete In Potatoes Race At YMCA
In Saturday morning events at the YMCA the Midget A and B classes held a potato race. Winners included Midget A first Yram, second Wood, third among Clark Chambers and Powell. Midget B first Shatter, second Thompson, third tie Sontag and Harry Los Angeles bank messenger spent $20,000 on a movie star.
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Yon. C. A
Harry S. Day
Why Social Director
Yram
Wood
Clark
Chambers
Powell
Midger B
Shatter
Thompson
Sontag
Harry
Los Angeles
Rams Head Against Bars In Death By Self Action Attempt
In a tense jail incident, John Torson 25 attempted to ram his head into cell bars after a pursuit by police and bystanders fleeing gunfire near a small grocery store. He was restrained and chained to a bench following capture.
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Rams
Perse Rgm
Padin
John Torson
Aenea
Torson
Bigamy Blame On Damon's Shoulders Says Police Judge
San Diego dated report cites Police Judge Paul Chambers absolving himself of fault in a bigamy case. He notes previous similar cases and says Charles Damon of Oil City Pennsylvania bore responsibility for obtaining a marriage license.
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Damon
International News Service
San Diego
Calif
Charles Damon
Oil City
Palige
Paul Chambers
Daman
Marines To Stay In Nicaragua At Federal Request
The State Department announced that American Marines will remain in Nicaragua until September 1 at the request of the Nicaraguan government, despite White House signals of a speedy withdrawal. The shift comes as tensions ease under a new, peaceful administration.
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Nicaragua
Federal
Siemwycainl
American Forges
Lloyd Lekrbas
International 1
Byatt Spondan
Washington
White House
Nicaraagua
State Department
Jury For Court Term Next Week
Judge Emery schedules a common plea court session next week with a long list of juror names from wards and towns including Francis Adams Margaret Aiken Charles Albright Samuel Badger Mary Th. Thrown Alice M. Brice Henry W. Brudie George C. Burns J. F. Callen Charles Chambers James L. Coles Isaac D. Cole Charles E. B. Collins John A. Copper R. Capper Eli Covert Willian W. Craig James A. Dar O V. Bouthitt James A. Dunn Charles Dungan Edward L. English M. K. Frew RG. Gilfillan M. K. Gilliland Mamiey Green Sallie Gwin Lenk Hannon C. D. Henderson Thomas A. Hines Lydia Hughes Stewart J. Hunt Anna Kellen Scott L Kerr C L McChesney J W McClelland Mark McConnell Edward C. Martin Thomas J. Stohard Charles F. Morrow Nixon Mus Patterson Alfred S. Pearson Q Potter Richard T. Hamsey Wm. Raney Ty Shaw Mary J. Smith Let Steen Whi R. Stewart Fred Taylor Andrew L. Ubry John Waridla Roy H. Waite John Wartock John L. Wilson Nettle Wilkison Howard Wiley Workley and others.
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Emery
Francis Adams
Margaret Aiken
Charles Albright
Little Beaver
C. Anon
Samuel Badger
Shenango
Charles L. Bender
Alex Black
Shenanxo
Mary TH. Thrown
Ellwood
Alice M. Brice
Henry W. Brudie
George C. Burns
Wayne
J. F. Callen
Charles Chambers
Taylor
James L. Coles
Isaac D. Cole
Charles EB. Collins
John A. Copper
Slippery Rock
R. ©. Capper
Eli Covert
Union
Willian IW
Craig
James AL Dar
O. V. Bouthitt
James A. Dunn
McKim, Elwood
Edward C. Martin
Dth
Thomas J. Stohard
Warne
Charles F. Morrow
Wempum
Frank ' S
4Th
A Nixon
Trd
Mus B. Patterson
Urd
Alford S. Pearson
Neshamnock
Vo QO. Potter
Richard T. Hamsey
Ard
Wm. M. Raney
North Beaver
Ty Shaw
Mary J. Smith
Perry
Siu Steen
Whi. R. Stewart
Fred “.Taylor
Pulasiki
Andrew L. Ubry
John
Waridla
Roy H. Waite
John D. Wartock
John L. Wilson
Net
Police raid home finds copper still and liquor stash
Police, acting on a search warrant, raided the home of Mom nic De Giaccamo at 418 1-2 Lyndal Street and seized a 38 gallon copper still, a barrel and three kegs with about 40 gallons of finished liquor, mash, yeast, and testing gear. Matt Rushwan was fined $60 for disorderly conduct. De Giaccamo faced possible charges under the Snyder Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tke Sky
Mom
Nic de Giaccamo
Lyndalstreet
Gua Picion
Campbell
Vesd A
Matt Rushwan
Lane Avenue
Baylawn
Augustino
Bleeger
de Giaccamo
Rushyan
J. M. Dunlap
State Legion Banquet Set With State Commander Hire
Algerican Legion Post Perry S. Gaston No 343 plans a State Commander's banquet tentatively on February 23. Commander Hoye appoints committees with H M Long chairing and E C Hoye, G Adams, P J Dempsey as members. Ivor Richards to secure a halt, Long and Dempsey to entertainment, Richards and Davis to cats, Hoya to decorations, State Commander J Mitchell Chase to confirm date. If Chase cannot attend February 22, another evening will be arranged.
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Algerican Legion
Perry S. Gaston
Hoye
H. M. Long
E. C. Hoye
G. Adams
P. J. Dempsey
Ivor Richards
Ivor Davis
Thomas Edmonds
Father Of Local Men Dead At Sharpsville
Louis Saul aged 76 died in Bull hospital after three days of pneumonia illness. A Sharpsville resident for 36 years he worked at Shenango furnace and belonged to Greco Reformed church. Survived by four sons William Oscar Jeremiah Hugh and three daughters Mrs Creighton Mrs Tulkey and Mrs Walker plus three sisters Mrs Donnar Mrs Guthrie and Mrs Piles, all of Youngstown.
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Sharpsville
Louis Saul
Bull Hospital
Saul
Shenango Furnace
Greco Reformed Church
William
Oscar
New Castle
Teremiah
Hugh
Sharon
Alexander Creighton
Louis Tulkey
Charles Walker
Garbage collected and burned in December report
The garbage collection department burned 475 tons of garbage in December at a cost of $30.75. Outside concerns removed 75 tons of garbage and collected 200 barrels of hog feed as part of the city effort, Superintendent Howard Phillips reported to the city journal today.
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Theirelly
Howiard Phillips
Juniors Organize Basketball League
The Junior B classes of the local Y M A have organized a new basketball league under Harry Day, physical director. Play begins next Saturday morning with captains Ward Sage Polack and Jokus named.
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Y. M
Harry
Day
Ward
Sage
Polack
Jokus
Local woman seeks help locating missing husband
Mrs. George W Toy of 130 Campbell Street Kittenning Pa asks City Police Chief J E Elder for assistance in locating her husband who left home about three months ago possibly toward his father's Holenburg home He is about five feet tall with black hair and complexion and is believed to be in danger or harmed while driving a Star year vehicle the father denies his presence at Holenburg
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Chies
J. E. Elder
George W. Toy
Campbely Street
Kittenning
Wells
Holenburg
Ark comiMexion
Extra Deputies Sought After Grant Town Murder Incident
Sheriff asks Marion county court to hire 10 to 15 more deputies to handle unrest at Grant Town after a Thursday night murder and a fatal wounding. Investigation shows shots came from union miners and sympathizers. several men, including Ray Tobin, are jailed on murder charges. Grant Town mines run by New England Fuel and Transportation Co. shifted to open shop last month, sparking renewed tension.
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International News Service
Fairmont
W. Va
John Rigging
Marion County
Grant Town
Hia
Ars
Kello
Ernest To‘bin
George Wagner
Pats Wagner
Atkinson
Andy Beezua
Ray Tobin
Bleecher
Ight
Ed Rhodes
Slava Markaus
Joe Burka
Irvin Shaffer
Milton Hought
Tad Summers
James Ryan
John Wogan
All Union Rathers
Union Hall
Bond
John Kelly
George Wagener
Union Mall
Tobin
Kella
Tatin
State ‘Police
Annual Convention and Revival at Gospel Tabernacle
The Alliance Gospel Tabernacle on Puulson Street hosts a Christian and Missionary Alliance convention and revival from Sunday January 28 through February 15 led by Rev. John Wesley Les of Akron Ohio. Missionaries including J Porter New Jersey Lt M Jackson Indo China and Carl Gustafson Tu dia participate. A Cleveland colored quintet with I Lacy will sing nightly, aiding efforts to secure a larger building for Sunday services.
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Christian and Missionary
Altanes Church
Alliance Gospel Tabernacle
Puulson Street
Gonneullg
John Wesley Les
Akron
Ohio
reay_ I
J. Porter
New Jersey
M. Jackson
Indo-China
Carl Gustafson
Tudia
Cleveland
Lacy
Joon
Municipal Nurse Elizabeth Ma iies Busy December Service
Municipal nurse Elizabeth Ma iies kept a busy December visiting 103 homes under quarantine, making 10 observational visits, and spending much time at patient bedside. She completed 126 calls and did substantial work at the city health bureau.
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Elizabeth Maiies
Ed Pean
Hedside
Pase Ee
Marriage Licenses Charles Park and Elizabeth Stewart
Two persons appeared in municipal court today for violation of city parking regulations and paid fines of one dollar each.
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Charles Park
New Castle
Elizabeth Stewart
Trabeic Court
Ipltic Court
Elty
Woman Lawyer To Prosecute Girl Slayer Case
Dorothy Ellingson, 16, who killed her mother, will face a preliminary hearing in San Francisco police court next Thursday. Assistant District Attorney Theresa Meikle, a rising young lawyer, says if allowed to proceed in superior court she would seek life imprisonment and a mixed jury. Meikle, a 1923 appointee, argues the crime warrants strict punishment despite sympathy for the defendant.
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Miller
Holland Satarantiguatorn Service
State Opendent
San Prancico
Sylvan Lazarus
Dorothy Jullingson
Yesola
Bobbed Iyalred
Vary Hetla Mercy
Theresa Methle
Matthew Brady
Ellingson
Will
Dorothy Blingson
California
Miss Ellingson
Mia Meikle Wan
Fis
Dorothy Eufugion
Mise Malkie
Miss Elkiinguoc
Avazorhood
Brady
Dorothy
Mise Melkle
University of Gaalifornia
Abs
Sanrancisco
Fumigation Not Needed Says Health Official
Tr. William L. Steen issued a bulletin on scarlet fever stating the illness is caused by a hemolytic streptococcus transmitted by nasal and throat discharges and direct contact. He argues fumigation with formaldehyde is unnecessary and that thorough cleaning of woodwork and floors suffices per the Pennsylvania Department of Health. An event at the Sons of Veterans hall and a dance for Sons of Veterans Reserve are planned next week with affiliated groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam
L. Steen City
Jasued
Pennsylvania State Department of Health
Sons of Vaterans Hall
Sons of Vaterans
Company IK
Sons of Veterans Reserve
Song of Veterank
Thrift Week Observed in New Castle
Thrift Week began in New Castle today with Postmaster J C Norris detailing an extensive thrift propaganda program for the week. The campaign promotes postal saving, aided by post offices nationwide, and coincides with Benjamin Franklin's birthday. Norris plans pamphlets for schools and homes, plus moving picture slides to reinforce the thrift message.
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New Castle
J. C. Norris
United States Postal Department
Benjamin Franklin
Department
United States
Norris
Rand
Irix
Ben G. Graham
Missing Bride Returns Home From Abduct Hospital
ELLWOOD CITY PA Jan 17 Mrs Frances Willickes an 18 year old bride who vanished from Pittsburgh Sept 1 returned to her mothers home saying she had been ill in a Wheelleg West Virginia hospital since her disappearance A note said to be signed by her claimed she planned to end her life because her husband left her
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Ellwood Gity
Frances Willickes
Pittsburgh
Iilin & Wheelleg
W. Va
Aoeu
Infant Saved After Wild Night Ride
An eighteen month old child from McKenzie Bridge survived after a dramatic rescue in heavy ice and snow on the McKen tle highway. A doctor continued care through the night, with first aid including soda and hot water, while the mother administered aid at home. The child’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Hail, credited the physician’s efforts for the life saved.
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Eugene
Ore
Jan
McKentle Highway
Malcolm Hail
McKenzie Bridge
Faring
Nother
Divorce Increases In British Isles
London report notes rising divorce figures in England and Wales for 1923. With a population of 38.4 million, births reached 758,181 and deaths 444,305. There were 2,834 divorces, with Miscoudott listed as the sole ground for divorce in England.
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Incarnational News Service
London
England
Wales
Register of Vital Statistics,ust
Miscoudott
Reid Tin Plate King Dies in New York
Daniel G. Reid known as the tin plate king dies of pneumonia in New York at 64. He built a Wall Street fortune through the American Tin Plate Company and involved in U S Steel, American Can, and Tobacco Products, with ties to Rock Island and Louisville and Nashville railroads. Born 1858 in Muncie Indiana.
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Daniel G. Reid
Tin Plate King
New York
Ulletin
International News
Dantel c. Reid
Reid
Pennsylvania Railroad
Muncie
Ind
The
Pennsylvania
McKinley Tabfe
William EB. Leeds
William H
Jamesh. Moora
American Tin Plate Company
Wall Street
U. S. Steel Corporation
John Gates
Steal Corporation
American Can Company
Tobacco Products Company
Rock Island Railroad
Gates
Louisville and Nashville
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Dirstaush Hahtos
Bune
OU City Man
Legion
ING
Victor Emmanuel
Benito Mussolini
Mussolini
Umberto
Giovanni Glouteta
Italy
Muscolini
Mautteou
Finzl
Musselini
Gospel Tabernacle
Colomid
Clevelzit
Theresa Meikle
Steen
W. J. Offutt Co
Justicte
Camille Cornete
Stenrer
Jeannette
British Isles
Rochester
Federal Horticultural Board
Americas Association of Nurserymen
Tn Connection
Ee Nl Rt
J.R. Haslett
Palmer
Marshall Avenue
New Castle Drug Corporation
Mil
North
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