Jury set to hear verdict in Mrs. Schenk poisoning case
In Wheeling the Laura Schenk trial proceeds as prosecutor Handlan nears closing, urging retrial if jurists disagree. A verdict expected by Thursday morning, while spectators note the defendant’s restrained demeanor and courtroom tension during the dramatic closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Laura Schenk
John
Schenk
J. B. Handlan
Handlan
Mrs. Schenk
Taft Opponents Watchful Over New Progressive League
Washington January 25 The Taft administration faces cautious comment as leaders weigh the aims of the Progressive Republican league. Cabinet discussions focus on whether the group seeks to influence Taft’s renomination or pursue an internal reform plan with no personal targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
New Progressive Republican League
League
New League
Ninety Nine Converts At Portsmouth O
Ninety eight sinners came forward at the Sunday evangelistic meetings at Portsmouth last night. The total there to date is one thousand five hundred ninety six. New Castle on the corresponding date had a total of one thousand six hundred twenty nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
New Castle
Detective quietly gathered city temperance data on drinkers
A Pittsburg detective spent two to three weeks in the city quietly collecting evidence for temperance groups ahead of the license court. He visited saloons and wholesale houses to map patronage and determine drinker types, noting locals form the bulk of customers and that bartenders avoid serving drunken patrons. Remonstrances circulate as residents are urged to take a stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Bartendass
Fine meeting with young people at Head
The union evangelistic service at First Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening drew a large, diverse audience. Welty Rugh led with Rev. R. H. Mulholland delivering a forceful Revelation 3 20 message, joined by L. N. Mehlber and Benjamin Johnson. A car works delegation attended and the Central Presbyterian choir led the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Welty Rugh
First Church
R. H. Mulholland
Highland U. P
L. N. Mehlber
Benjamin Johnson
Car Works
Richard Johns
Central Presbyterian Choir
Messrs
Felch
Sarver
Urmson
Reynolds
Lynch Case Goes to Jury Today Over Damages
The case of Thomas H. Lynch against the Mahoning and Shenango Railway and Light Company for 25000 damages for personal injuries was given to the jury this afternoon. The trial began Tuesday afternoon with the principal claim that the boy ran across the street in front of the car and that it was so near upon him when he started across that the car could not be stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Lynch
Mahoning and Shenango Railway and Light Company
Patterson heirs sue over five hundred mortgage debt
Henry Wellhausen files suit to recover a $500 mortgage from Helen Patterson and from Walter Patterson Elizabeth Patterson and Judson Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wellhausen
Helen
Walter
Elizabeth
Judson Patterson
State aid eyed for New Castle sewage disposal plant plan
A Pennsylvania bill proposing a 250000 appropriation to assist third class cities with mandatory sewage disposal plants may lead to New Castle receiving state aid. The plan, tied to a future construction deadline, follows gauge tests and an expected spring review by H Snow state chief engineer. Land for the plant has been condemned on Shaw's Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Pennsylvania
Keister
Harrisburg
H. Snow
State Department
Shaw's Island
Martine Chosen U S Senator by New Jersey Legislature
James E. Martine Democrat elected U S senator by the New Jersey legislature in joint session receiving 17 votes. James Smith Jr., who had contested the election, withdrew after a prior ballot and received 3 votes. The selection followed a primary showing and support from Governor Woodrow Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
James E. Martine
U. S
James Smith, Jr
Martine
Woodrow Wilson
Hooper
Cheyenne
Wyo
Clarence D. Clark
Clark
Ken
Pension Board Holds Quiet Meeting
A meeting of the pension examining board of the county attended by Drs. R. A. Wallace Loyal W. Wilson and Silas Stevenson was called for today but no business was transacted. The board has little to do as most veterans now receive pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pension Examining Board
Drs. R. A. Wallace
Loyal W. Wilson
Silas Stevenson
Ellwood City
Death Records for Richard C Herbold and Others
Death notices list Richard C Herbold 8 months of 185 Park Avenue, Robert Beers 66 of Youngsville Pa, A G White 89 of New Galilee, Julia Brekner 5 months of Crawford Place, Andrew Shalak 1 of 18 Miller Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. Herbold
Park Avenue
Robert Beers
Youngsville
A. G. White
New Galilee
Julia Brekner
Crawford Place
Andrew Shalak
Miller Avenue
Slayer of Phillips Was Demented Says Coroner
New York January 25 United Press reports the coroner found Fitzhugh Goldsborough insane and the killer of Indiana author David Graham Phillips. The coroner signed the death certificate and an inquest will be held later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
David Graham Phillips
National Arts Club
United States
Albert J. Beveridge
Church of the Transfiguration
Houghton
Indiana
Phillips
Dr. Donovan
Harrison C. Phillips
Caroline Frevert
Fitzhugh Coyle Goldsborough
Washington
Miss Goldsborough
Goldsborough
Wee
Brass Railing Approved for City Clerk Office
At a councils property committee meeting last night the purchase of a brass railing and fence for the city clerk's office was authorized. The railing aims to grant the clerk more privacy and keep reporters at a distance during meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Property Committee of Councils
Tonight Big Meeting to Elect Officers for New Castle Team
Baseball fans gather at the business men's exchange on Ne shannock avenue for a smoker where officers directors and a business manager will be elected and the pledged funds announced. The goal is 2500 dollars with 1500 pledged on the first day. President Moreland plans to arrive tomorrow to introduce the manager and finalize season arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neshannock Avenue
New Castle
Moreland
Will Decide On New Church Site
A committee appointed to recommend a site for the Second United Presbyterian church met at T. E. Smith's office and chose a site near the present location. The exact spot will be announced at a congressional meeting this evening as plans move to begin building soon. The congregation may sell the current church, with the Christian and Missionary Alliance among prospective buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second United Presbyterian Church
T. E. Smith
Jackson Block
The
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Fine meeting at Fourth Ward fire station
An interesting service was held at the Fourth ward fire department Tuesday night led by A. O.McFadden and John L. Welch. Many took part and 52 were present, with strong interest shown in these meetings organized by personal workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Ward Fire Department
A. O. McFadden
John L. Welch
Big Eight-Story Block For R. S. M'Culloch Co.
A coal mine accident at Pittston Pennsylvania injures ten mine car riders when a 25 pound powder keg explodes during morning transport. Eleven named workers sustain burns with eight hospitalized and three described as critically burned, injuries likely caused by a spark from the electric locomotive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. M’culloch Co
Pittston
Pennsylvania Coal Co
Andrew Viscor
Duryea
Michael Roche
Michael Dinkis
Perry Rose
Mike Needle
Andrew Stenetz
Jake Zigmunizk
Dupont
Adam Nozaluka
Mike Bosavage
Frank Bilnowski
George J Elliott resigns from Western Union in Butler
George J. Elliott, longtime Western Union manager and Butler Rod and Gun Club secretary, resigns to join Smith-Premier Typewriting in Pittsburg. He leaves Butler Feb 1, and Ashbaugh is slated to succeed him. Elliott, a noted marksman, remains a gun club member. his brother John also works for Smith-Premier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler, Pa
George J. Elliott
Western Union Telegraph Company
Butler
Butler Rod and Gun Club
Smith-Premier Typewriting Company
Pittsburg
Elliott
Western Union
New Castle
Standard Oil Company
New Wilmington
Ashbaugh
John Elliott
Pittsburg Lyceum to Clash with Peerless A C Tonight
The Pittsburg Lyceum faces Peerless Athletic club in Peerless hall tonight at eight. The visiting team is strong and a spirited game is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Lyceum
Peerless Athletic Association
Peerless Hall
Wilbur McCullough Breaks Arm After Horse Fall
Wilbur McCullough 14, son of Mr and Mrs W O McCullough, fell from a horse near Crawford avenue injuring his right arm. The pain is described as severe but the doctor reports the injury not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford Avenue
Wilbur
W. O. McCullough
Enterprising Firm Plans Eight-Story McCulloch Building in New Castle
The R S S McCulloch firm moves to erect an eight story business block at Pittsburg street and North Croton avenue in New Castle. The $60 000 deal with Charles McCandless John Offutt Riverside property owners involves Henry E Fish buying for Mack and Ritter. Occupancy expected by April 1 1918 with papers sent to Erie for title clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. SS. McCulloch Company
Pittsburg Street
North Croton Avenue
Charles McCandless
John Offutt
Riverside
Erie
McCandless
Henry E. Fish
New Castle
Rochester
N. Y
McCulloch
Offutt
Cochran
Pittsburg
Robinson
J. Norman Martin
Fish
New Teacher at Highland School
Miss Nina Humphreys becomes grade 8 teacher at Highland, filling Miss Sloss’s vacancy. She was secured through Professor Kimes and the teachers’ committee and will be formally elected at the meeting a week from next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Humphereys
Highland School
Miss Sloss
Miss Humphrey
Kimes
King George Morganatic Marriage Story Revived in 1890
London reports reveal Edward F. Mylius of Liberator plans to plead guilty to seditious libel while insisting the king testify on a 1890 Malta marriage claim. The case, halted by constitutional immunity, aims to decide if the king’s alleged union was legally performed as a press storm erupts over the revived tale. Sir Arthur Biggs defends the monarch, denying any such marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George
Malta
Edward F. Mylius
Liberator
Mylius
Lieves
Paris
Edward Holton James
Harvard
The
Houndsditch
Arthur Biggs
Biggs
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Lan
Jury
LA Follett
Ghose
Temperance People At
Elers
First Presbyterian
Ment
JA Martine
New Jersey
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Benjamin Hooper
Eyeman
House of Representatives
Albany
W. F. Sheehan
Drick
Garst
Des Moines
Iia
Warren Garst
Funk
Porter
Young
Kenyon
Garstre
Pension Board
David
Raham Phillips
Second United Presbyterians
George Elliott
Peerless
A. C
Riverside Livery
Croton Avenue
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