Reward raised in Blevins murder case in New Castle
The city and Lawrence County increase rewards for arrest and conviction of the murderer or murderers of John Blevins, late city treasurer, killed in his office January 7, 1898. Mayor Warnock proclaims five thousand dollar city bounty. county boost to five thousand with city match. The case has drawn national attention as investigators seek the killer amid a suspected city office shortage of 70,000 to 80,000 dollars and vanished papers.
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John Blevins
New Castle
Charles L. Warnock
Warnock
City of
John Bleving
Lawrence County
Blevins
New Castile
Shelby Coroner Rules Death From Alcoholic Heart Disease
Coroner Bushnell investigated the sudden death of James Getty a 53 year old hostler at J Buck s livery stable Shelby. Evidence indicated heart disease due to alcoholic excesses with no physician initially summoned. Getty had relatives in New Castle Pa and the body may be buried by the county if unclaimed.
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Mansfield News
Bushnell
Shelby
James Getty
J. Buck
Plymouth
Getty
Greenwich
New Castle
McIntyre
Guests of Ellwood City couple entertain New Castle pair
Dr. Siegler and his wife from New Castle were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. T. W. McCaw of Ellwood City on Sunday, sharing hospitality and conversation during the visit.
Joined in Holy Bond of Wedlock
A simple wedding tied Giovanni Cafero and Filomena Perotti in the city courthouse. Alderman Potter presided with an Italian interpreter, and the couple, though modest, appeared happy and well dressed. The groom pledged their first son be named John Potter Cefero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Potter
Giovanni Cafero
Filomena Perotti
Alderman Potter
John Potter Cefero
Two Trains Collide Near Enon Valley
Pittsburg telegram reports a freight wreck on the Ft Wayne railroad at Little Beaver bridge two miles south of New Galilee. Three men seriously injured and about 11 cars and a locomotive demolished. engineers Brown and Long and brakeman Stoffer injured. Wreck blocked tracks for hours. cause not definite.
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Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Little Beaver Bridge
New Galilee
James W. Brown
Taggart Street
Allegheny
Mercy Hospital
William Howard Long
Shellsburg
Bedford County
Morrison Avenue
B. Stoffer
Alliance, O
Brown
Ft. Wayne Railroad
Stoffer
Mineral Industry Of The United States 1900 Output Surges
Reports to the geological survey show the Lake Superior region and adjacent states produced over 20 million long tons of iron ore in 1900, about 75 percent of U S total and a record except for 1899. Minnesota leads red hematite, with Michigan close behind. Alabama third.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Washington
Geological Survey
United States
Lake Superior
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Alabama
Chicago
Lower Lakes
Ashtabula
Cleveland
Conneaut
Ohio
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Cuba
Spain
New Foundland and Labrador
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Wealth tale haunts missing Coitsville farmer
Story traces Nimer Morrison's disappearance tied to pleas of wealth and deceit. Former Houston farmhand Harrison courted Eva Houston, claimed $8,000 held by Canton trader Carper, and planned a farm purchase while denying debt. Friends recall his honesty and fear of tarnishing reputation as he vanished.
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Youngstown
Nimer Morrison
Coitsville
Harrison
The
Houstons
Eva Houston
Hiiram Carper
Canton
Miss Siouston
Miss Houston
Houston
Moore
Carper
Mr. Carper
Stark County
Yle
Tit
Jie
Coal electric line planned from New Castle to Pittsburg
Pittsburg Post reports surveys and rapid progress toward a coal electric line from New Castle to Pittsburg and Youngstown with a branch to Erie. A trolley link Shrie to Pittsburg is under Detroit and Pittsburg capital. Engineer McClymonds surveys Franklin to Cambridge for a spring start.
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Pittsburg
Newastle
Youngstown
Cleveland
New Castle
Erie
Shrie
Detroit
John G. McClymonds
Franklin
Cambridge
Butler
Sandy Lake
Stoneboro
Jackson Center
Grove City
Slippery Rock
Butler County
Mt Jackson Mutual Fire Insurance Co Notice Amends By Laws
Mt Jackson Mutual Fire Insurance Co holders meet at K of P hall Mt Jackson Pa on Wednesday February 5th 1902 at 1 pm to vote on by law amendments. Proposals set limits on street interference fire safety open flues gasoline and oil use in dwellings and terms for hazardous changes to insured properties with director secretary endorsement. J W McClelland secretary.
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Mt. Jackson Mutual Fire Insurance Company
K. of P. Hall
Mt. Jackson
J. W. McClelland
Paroled felon Frank Anzone arrested after drinking spree
Youngstown Telegram reports Frank Anzone a Mansfield reform school parolee was arrested Saturday by Patrolmen Park Hamilton and Williams after breaking parole. He had a history including a 1898 throat cutting attempt on his wife and prior arrests in Niles and Lowellville where he aided arrests of saloonkeepers. He was returned to Mansfield by Guard Tyler.
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Youngstown
Frank Anzone
Mansfield Reformatory
Anzone
Dutton Alley
Niles
Sharpsville
Law and Order League
Lowellville
Antone
Mansfield
Tyler
Foot Wound from Iron Spear Hit at New Dam
John Steinberger sustained an iron spear wound to his foot while working at the new dam last Tuesday. Dr. Shannon treated the injury.
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John Steinberger
Shannon
Ellwood
Ellwood Bank Names New Directors and Officers
At a Billwood City bank meeting W. J. McKim was elected director replacing Chris Gelbach. J. E. Aiken was elected vice president. Both were already assistant cashier and cashier and are re elected to their existing and new roles in recognition of their worth by the directors.
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First National Bank of
Billwood City
W. J. McKim
Chris Gelbach
J. E. Aiken
Coroner's jury Faults Shenango Foreman in Ore Fall Death
The coroner's jury found Stockhouse Foreman Fred Pierce responsible for Cartamone's death at Shenango furnace No 3 after a cavein. Witnesses said the ore bank was dangerous and the foreman failed to ensure a safe working area or clear the overhang. The verdict cited neglect by the furnace company and language barriers as factors in the fatal accident.
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Lorenzo Cartamone
Shenango Furnace No
Fred Pierce
Andrew Russo
Cartamone
Michael McCarthy
Russo
Surnace
Bossa
Spring Street
West Side
McCarthy
Pierce
Stockhouse
Rumor of Ma honing Valley Rail sale to eastern syndicate
The Youngstown Vindicator reports a rumored sale of Ma honing Valley Railway properties to an eastern syndicate led by John W Rockefeller and Charles Schwab. General Manager A A Anderson denies knowledge of any deal and jokes about someone smoking again while noting he would inform if negotiations occur.
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Youngstown
Mahoning Valley Railway Company
Eastern
John W. Rockefeller
Charles Schwab
A. A. Anderson
Mahoning Valley Lines
Vindicator
Ggo
New York
Pennsylvania Stove plant poised to start operations
A Citizen representative visited the Pennsylvania Stove company office and met Messrs. L. W. DeHaven and John A. Roe who oversee the works. The plant is not yet fully started but several men are at work and in a few weeks stove making is expected to begin with at least twenty five moulders and other skilled workers employed.
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Pennsylvania Stove Company
Messrs.s L. W. DeHaven
John A. Roe
Ellwood
Do You Wish the Finest Bread and Cake
Royal Baking Powder claims purity and strength without alum or ammonia. The advertisement promotes Royal Baking Powder Co. of New York at 100 William Street as producing the best and most wholesome food.
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Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
New York
Delegates Named for Republican State Convention
Lawrence county Republican committee announces ten delegates who oppose John P. Elkin for governor. Samuel S. Hamilton, W. T. Gilmore, EK L Ayres among names. Statement says delegates will act in the interests of the whole party and be independent of factions.
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Samuel Ss. Hamilton
New Castle
W. T. Gilmore
Mahoning Township
L. Ayres
Pulaski Township
Lawrence County
John P. Elkin
Cizens
Harrisburg
Inhole
Kin
Acconce
Shenango Township Names Ticket In Harmonious Caucus
The second precinct voters at Pumpkintown school house caucused to name a ticket for the coming election. Howard Gaston is to be constable. William McKnight road supervisor second district. Samuel Baker first district. Eli Gaston third district. Robert Medard overseer of the poor. Adam Mershimer and William Reed school directors. Charles Weller register assessor. George B. Gibson auditor. Edward McLaughlin judge of election. John Brinton Republican inspector. Major Bockius Democratic inspector. The largely attended meeting was one of the township’s most harmonious and enthusiastic gatherings.
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Shenango Township
Pumpkintown
Howard Gaston
William McKnight
Samuel Baker
Eli Gaston
Robert Medard
Adam Mershimer
William Reed
Charles Weller
George B. Gibson
Edward McLaughlin
John Brinton
Major Bockius
Shoplifter Arrested At Euwer’s Store In New Castle
A well known city woman was caught shoplifting at J. N. Euwer's Sons in New Castle on Monday afternoon. She secreted a dress skirt, denied the theft, then confessed. A search of her residence yielded goods including items from Bowers. She was released on bail. case likely to be dropped as she is a longtime local customer. Bowers' detectives continue efforts to curb theft.
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J. N. Euwer
John Potter
Bowers
New Castle
Freight yards extension planned for P and L E R R at New Castle
Chief Engineer J A Atwood plans a 150000 dollar yard extension at New Castle Junction to add 15 to 20 acres and 14 new tracks plus four north and four southbound tracks. The project aims to handle over 1000 additional cars, nearing 2500 with existing yard space, reflecting increased freight flow from New Castle Sharon and nearby steel mills.
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Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad Co
J. A. Atwood
New Castle Junction
New Castle
Sharon
Cew
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Youngs
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Enon Valley
Mineral Industry OF the
MT. Jackson Mutual Fire Insurance CO
Ellwood Bank
Mahoning Valley
Stove Works
Elkin
John B. Brown
Republican County Committee
Shenango
Euwers
Crouch, Beatty & CO
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