English schools for aliens urged by St. Vitus priest
Rev Father DeMita of St. Vitus church seeks board of education approval to establish and maintain an English school for adult foreigners in New Castle. The program would be open to all but mainly serve Catholic Italians, funded by the district with a teacher and basic utilities, under state law allowing optional district-led instruction for foreigners.
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New Castle
Father DeMita
St. Vitus
Stuart
Commonwealth
Hints and Dints The Candidate
Opinion snippets poke fun at political candidates and public figures. It notes Tillman and Detective Logan in playful political satire, mentions leap year women on streetcars, a 137 year old marriage license, a proposed 10 000 a year ex president peace fund, and a Penrose statue to adorn Harrisburg.
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United States
Congress
Man Arrested in Child and Spouse Beating Case
Paul Melitch of Youngstown was arrested after authorities say he violently assaulted his wife and his four month old child. The incident prompted police to file charges and investigate custody and safety concerns.
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Paul Melitch
Youngstown
Powder Works Blast Shatters Plant Injuring Two
A fierce explosion at the Pittsburg Fulminite Powder plant in Fombell near Ellwood City destroyed four buildings and injured two men. Foreman Frank Stewart, 33, suffered severe burns and may die. Samuel McDevitt had a broken leg. A Baltimore & Ohio train was stopped nearby as shocks rang out. The plant’s future remains uncertain after a prior explosion two months earlier.
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Pittsburg Fulminite Powder Company
Fombell
Ellwood City
Baltimore & Ohio
Frank Stewart
Pittsburg
Samuel McDevitt
New Castles Best Controller Faces Political Opposition
Controller Hughes faces an organized opposition from city officials and school board members spurred by his handling of school district books and a disputed $2000 repair contract. The American League of Municipalities praises Hughes, naming him to its executive committee. Remonstrances have been filed in Mercer court against three liquor license applicants.
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Hughes
Board of Education
Thaddeus Stevens
New Castle
American League of Municipalities
United States
Canada
Mercer
Deaths of the Day Mrs Williams and Mrs Roberts
Two obituary notices report deaths in Western Pennsylvania. Mrs John Williams of 272 Arlington avenue died Wednesday at age 32 after stomach illness. funeral at Third United Presbyterian church and Greenwood cemetery. Mrs Martha Boak Roberts of Slipperyrock township died Tuesday at 67, funeral Thursday at the late residence with Rev E R Tait officiating. interment Hermon cemetery.
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Martha Boak Roberts
John Roberts
Slipperyrock Township
Princeton
Roberts
Hermon Presbyterian Church
J. W. Boak
Rebecca Gear
Hickory Township
Mary A. Quigley
Margaret Fisher
Slipperyrock
Sarah Weller
Murphysboro
E. R. Tait
Wampum
Hermon Cemetery
Death of Mrs J S Ramsey Remembrance in City
Mrs Ruth Thorn Ramsey 70, cousin of Mrs R J Blevins of North street, died Tuesday in Chambersburg Pennsylvania at the home of her daughter Mrs D O Gehr after a stroke at Christmas. Former Pittsburg resident, she had many friends in this city and was held in high esteem. Funeral Friday afternoon with interment in Chambersburg.
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R. J. Blevins
North Street
Chambersburg
J. S. Ramsey
D. O. Gehr
Ramsey
Ruth Thorn
Pittsburg
Lawrence Savings and Trust Company Elects New Director
Rufus C. Patterson resigned from the Lawrence Savings and Trust directorate at the annual meeting yesterday and John S. Ouster was elected in his place. Officers were re elected with F A Schulz promoted to assistant secretary and treasurer. A 2 percent dividend was declared and $20,000 was set aside for surplus bringing total surplus to $80,000.
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Rufus C. Patterson
Lawrence Savings and Trust Company
John S. Ouster
G. W. Johnson
M. H. Henderson
EB. J. Phillips
C. J. Kirk
Charles Matthews
A. D. Mornes
Thomas Cooper
P. L. Craig
G. G. Stitzinger
William M. Brown
E. N
F. A. Schulz
Mice Included as Yale Promenade Glee Club Prank
Four white mice dangled from strings on fish poles were dropped into the Hyperion theatre pit during a Yale glee club concert. Freshmen in the top gallery hooted as a rough-house committee staged the “entertainment on the side” for the audience.
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New Haven
Conn
Hyperion
Yale Promenade
Blaze on Neshannock Avenue causes small chimney fire
A chimney fire at 76 Neshannock Avenue owned by H L Alen and occupied by Mrs R C Dodds prompted a rescue call from Chief Connery and the Central fire department at 9 30 Wednesday morning. Neighbors feared a major blaze, but no loss resulted.
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Neshannock Avenue
H. L. Alen
R. C. Dodds
Obituary: Alexander Hill Patterson Dies in Pittsburgh
After a day of illness Alexander Hill Patterson 72 vice president of the Duquesne National Bank of Pittsburgh died Monday night at his Fifth Avenue home. Born in Ireland he came to the United States at age four. He was cousin to John Reis Mrs James Ward Reis and Jared Reis and brother in law of Mrs James M Sankey of Crafton. His wife Miss Reis died years ago. He leaves three children Fannie H Rosena B and W R Patterson and two brothers 8S R and William J Patterson.
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Alexander Hill Patterson
Duquesne National Bank of
Pittsburg
Fifth Avenue
Ireland
Patterson
John Reis
James Ward Reis
Jared Reis
James M. Sankey
Crafton
Deserters Arrested While Seeking Return to Relatives
Deserters James O'Rafferty and John Van Bower were arrested after attempting to visit relatives in Youngstown before their impending deployment to the Philippines.
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Youngstown
Philippines
James O’rafferty
John van Bower
Case of Haggerty ejectment continued to next term
The case of Robert Haggerty by Samuel M. Haggerty against J. R. Haggerty and others, an action in ejectment, has been continued till another term of court.
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Robert Haggerty
Samuel M. Haggerty
J. R. Haggerty
Doans Kidney Pills Prove Lasting Cures in New Castle
New Castle residents testify to lasting relief from kidney and back pains after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. Robert Hamilton reports a permanent cure since 1897 with recurring benefits for her husband as well. Mrs. Hamilton reaffirmed in 1907 that the cure remains permanent and that many others have found relief. Doan's Kidney Pills priced 50 cents are sold by dealers nationwide, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo as sole US agents.
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New Castle
Doan
Robert Hamilton
North Croton Avenue
Dean
Koan
Hamilton
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Mrs Goard Dead at 40 in Mifflin Neighborhood
Mrs W M Goard died at her home near Mifflin Ohio Sunday evening aged 40 years and 26 days. She was the oldest daughter of Albert McCready of Haysville and sister of Mrs T D Allen of 229 West South street. She belonged to the M E church at Haysville and is survived by her husband three sons and one daughter.
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W. M. Goard
Mifflin, O
Fire Destroys Boys Shanty on John Street
A shanty in the Wallace McKissick lot on John street burned to the ground before 6 am. A mill worker stopped by at 5:30 and lit a large fire in a flimsy stove, quickly spreading to engulf the shed and a nearby chicken coop. Firefighters from box 47 and the Fourth ward department responded led by Chief Conery.
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Wallace McKissick
John Street
Chief Conery
Fourth Ward
Reverend Hershey to Speak on The Fellow on Top
Rev. Scott F. Hershey the new pastor elect of the First Presbyterian Church will deliver a lecture Friday evening at the Second Presbyterian Church in Wilkinsburg. The topic is The Fellow on Top.
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Scott F. Hershey
First Presbyterian Church
Second Presbyterian Church
Wilkinsburg
Professionals Triumph Over Amateurs at New Castle Club
In the second game of a series at New Castle Club alleys the professional team, employer of Walkover shoe store, defeated the amateur squad due to one member's poor bowling. Totals show Profs 885 360 875 1118. Amateurs 315 4407 488 1160.
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New Castle
Walkover
Profs. Ie
Contagious Disease Reports Near Noon
Two cases of contagious diseases were reported to Health Officer Horner by noon today. Francis Hutchison a ten year old girl at 205 Croton avenue has scarlet fever and Myrtle Stitzinger a four year old girl at 155 Elizabeth street has measles.
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Horner
Francis
J. W. Hutchison
Croton Avenue
Myrtle
A. E. Stitzinger
Elizabeth Street
Why Do People Neglect to Have Their Good Pictures Framed
A note extols decorating with well framed pictures and urges framing at Patter son stationery company successors, praising neat walls and affordable framing to improve homes.
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Patterson Stationery Company
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Neshannock Ave
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E. Washington Street
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