Cortelyou Justifies Treasury Action to Halt Panic
Secretary Cortelyou defends a vigorous federal response to the financial panic, arguing that issuing bonds and certificates stabilized the money supply. He contends the move protected the banking system, reduced panic effects, and spread funds across 40 states for bonds and 18 states for certificates, with attention to not draining banks.
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Treasury Department
Knickerboccr Trust Company
United States
New York
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Cortelyou
Minister Linked to Graft Trials Promises State Witness
Harrisburg dispatch reports a major graft trial involving Sander son Snyder Shumaker and Mathues with architect Joseph Huston in a separate case. Huston is expected to testify for the state aided by his brother Reverend Samuel Huston who holds his power of attorney. The defense confirms Huston may be called as a witness and the full scope of his testimony remains to be revealed in court.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
Sanderson
Snyder
Shumaker
Mathues
Joseph M. Huston
Samuel Huston
Huston
Auto Mishap Fatal to Italian Boy Last Night
A fatal auto accident claimed the life of an Italian boy last night. Police investigated the scene and identified the victim, noting no immediate witnesses. The investigation continues as authorities review nearby traffic footage.
One Man Not Willing To Hold Office In County
R H Wright of Taylor township has notified county commissioners to strike his name from the school director nomination after Republicans at caucus placed him on the ticket He says he does not wish the office and asks his name not be printed The Taylor township ticket lists George F Pitzer and George W Cameron for school director with Wright as constable and collector and Cameron as supervisor Audi tor Bannon Poor overseer Sword John Mills judge of election and John Ricer inspector
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R. H. Wright
Taylor Township
George F. Pitzer
George W. Cameron
Charles H. Bannon
W. Q. Sword
John C. Mills
John Ricer
Aged Woman Burned In Youngstown Fire
Mrs. James McLarky died in a fire in Youngstown while her 12 year old grandson, ill in bed, tried to help. As she added coal the dress caught, igniting surrounding material and triggering the blaze. Firemen rescued the boy after he sustained serious burns attempting to smother the flames.
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United Press
Youngstown
James McLarky
Conductor Taken Ill at St Charles hotel
R. J. Martland a Baltimore and Ohio conductor from South Connellsville fell ill at the St Charles hotel in the Seventh ward and was transported to Cochran's hospital by ambulance.
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R. J. Martland
Baltimore and Ohio
Connellsville
St. Charles
Seventh Ward
Cochran
Nine Year Old Boy Dies After Auto Accident
Samuel Franka nine, son of August Franka of 80 Margaret street, died after being run over by Dr Mont Linville's auto Tuesday morning. The coroner investigates the circumstances as Andrew Angelo recalls the car speeding with no warning bell. Samuel lingered twelve hours after the crash at Washington and Jefferson streets near Martin Gantz school. He is survived by his parents and sister Philomena. funeral set for Thursday at St. Vitus church.
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Samuel
August Franka
Margaret Street
Mont. Linville
Andrew Angelo
Center Street
Franka
Linville
Washington and Jefferson Streets
Martin Gantz School
Philomena
St. Vitus’ Church
Cox
Belmont Shoe Firm Seeks New New Castle Location
Secretary S J Callahan reports Belmont Shoe company of Barnesville C desires a 30 000 square foot facility with rail access to hire 400 500 workers. Chamber funds are only 100 with no prospects, yet the industry fits New Castle's approved needs. business men may investigate the proposal.
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S. J. Callahan
Chamber of Commerce
Belmont Shoe Company
Barnesville
New Castle
Chauncey Davis Faces Pressure as Mayoral Race Heats Up
Chauncey Davis, the busiest mayoral candidate, routinely meets local politicians seeking agreements to withdraw or form compromises. He plans to finish the race no matter the cost and predicts a small margin over opponents who fear his path to victory.
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Chauncey Davis
Davis
New Trial Requested in Haggerty Land Case
An application for a new trial has been made in the Haggerty versus Haggerty case arising from a nine acre land dispute. The verdict at trial last week favored the plaintiff.
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Haggerty
Police recover shoes find unclaimed $75
Sharon chief of police recovers a pair of stolen shoes and discovers $75 inside one shoe that has not been claimed. C. H. Reeves and daughter Marian of Boyles avenue are guests of Calvin Reeves of Orwell, Ohio.
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Sharon
C. H. Reeves
Marian
Boyles Avenue
Calvin Reeves
Orwell
The Poor Man's Parliament in Session Launch
The Poor Man's Parliament enters a new session as lawmakers convene to discuss reforms and civic issues. Details are sparse but the assembly aims to address public concerns and policy questions.
London’s new Parliament opens amid vast planned legislation
The London Parliament opened with King Edward reading the speech as a flood of bills aimed at labor and working conditions looms. Observers note a uniquely active session ahead with fierce debates and close votes expected through summer and into December.
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United Press
London
London Press
Edward
Buckingham Palace
Guy Fawkes
Oliver Cromwell
Commons
Assembly
Married couple hides wedding six months then surprise guests
Charles McGivern and Daisy Reider secretly wed in Buffalo last July and spent six months apart before revealing the marriage to family. The couple returned from a six week honeymoon in Denver and western cities and will settle in Denver where McGivern will join Gano Downs & Co. as a haberdasher.
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Buffalo
Denver
Charles McGivern
Daisy Reider
West
McGivern
Chicago
Iowa City
Gano, Downs & Co
Suit Over Spavined Horse Heads to Trial
The case of Guy L. Lockhart against Thomas Cooper was taken up for trial today. It alleges Cooper sold a team of horses to Lockhart and one was later found to be spavined, with witnesses claiming the spavin would lower the horse’s value by over $100. John P. Lockhart and James A. Chambers represent the plaintiff. R. K. Aiken represents the defendant.
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Guy L. Lockhart
Thomas Cooper
Cooper
Lockhart
John P. Lockhart
James A. Chambers
R. K. Aiken
Western Pennsylvania Forecast Warns of Cold Wave
For Western Pennsylvania fair tonight except near Lake Erie, much colder with a cold wave. Thursday forecast calls for fair skies and continued cold temperatures.
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Pennsylvania
Lake Erie
Thursiday
Unusual Interest in Minor Offices Draws Many Candidates
Nomination papers filed for city offices show a flood of candidates with seven for mayor and multiple bids for treasurer and council posts. In the Sixth ward six seek school controller including Mrs. Della Fitch on the Socialist ticket. The Fifth ward also has four for school controller with a Socialist, while the Third ward sees six candidates for constable. Voters will also decide on the Carnegie library proposal. The full list includes mayoral hopefuls James S. Young Harry J. Lusk C F Thomas Chauncey Davis John Rearke Nat Black and Charles A Collins among others.
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Della Fitch
Constable
Carnegie Library
James S. Young
Harry J. Lusk
C. F. Thomas
Chauncey Davis
John Rearke
Nat Black
Charles A. Collins
Lyman C. Hughes
H. B. Brooks
Charles Williams
Forge and Bolt Works Elects Officers in New Castle
Officers of the New Castle Forge and Bolt Works were elected at meetings Tuesday. Directors were chosen at the stockholders meeting, followed by selection of officers. Named: President C. J. Kirk, Vice President Edward Readel, Treasurer D. E. Whitticker, Secretary Paul McBride, Directors E. W. Readel, J. Norman Martin, T. F. Morehead, George Greer, R. C. Patterson, George L. Patterson, C. J. Kirk.
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New Castle
D. E. Whitticker
Paul McBride
E. W. Readel
J. Norman Martin
T. F. Morehead
George Greer
R. C. Patterson
George L. Patterson
C. J. Kirk
Democrats Eye Seats in Legislature in Local Race
Democratic followers celebrate each Republican candidate for assembly as split votes stir hope. Chairman Harry Good says candidates not yet chosen and waiting to see how many Republicans announce. Possible contenders include H. A. Wilkison Leonard M. Uber and J. W. Humphrey from Ellwood City.
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Assembly
Harry Good
H. A. Wilkison
Leonard M. Uber
J. W. Humphrey
Ellwood City
Committees Appointed at Central Presbyterian Brotherhood
The newly organized Brother hood of the Central Presbyterian church met Tuesday night to complete organization. Committees were appointed and plans discussed. Regular meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month.
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Central Presbyterian Church
Brotherhood
John Shields Dies at 48 in Canfield Home
John Shields aged 48 died at his Canfield home yesterday. He had been a cripple for 15 years due to a back injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shields
Canfield
Plain insanity plea in Thaw case draws attention to election law
No arrests yet in ward tax receipt scandal as District Attorney Young and County Detective Logan collect strong evidence. One candidate volunteered an affidavit. receipts passed through multiple hands complicating evidence. Publicity sparked citywide reaction as officials consider charges after recent primary and registration law violations.
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Young
Logan
Roosters
Lawrence
Insanity Plea Led by Lawyer in Thaw Trial
Attorney Martin Littleton argued that Harry K Thaw could not be guilty by reason of mental incompetence when he killed architect Stanford White. He attacked dementia protechnics and insisted no sane verdict could be reached without medical proof. The courtroom held five hundred spectators, with Thaw nearby and Evelyn Thaw and others watching in silence.
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New York
Martin Littleton
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Littleton
Thaw
White
Jerome
George L. Carnegie
Evelyn Thaw
Death Summons Miss Doty Sister of Mrs Flinn
Miss Margaret Doty of Black Lick dies after a long illness from grip. She was the eighth of 11 children of Jonathan and Mrs. Doty. Survived by siblings Gillis Doty Elizabeth Campbell and Mrs J A Flinn and many nieces and nephews in Black Lick New York and this city.
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S. A. Flinn
Grant Street
Sadie Newell
Black Lik
Indiana County
Margaret Doty
Black Lick
Miss Doty
Jonathan Doty
Old Doty Homestead
Methodist Church
Gillis Doty
Old Homestead
Elizabeth Campbell
New York
3. A. Flinn
C. S. Thomas
Gertrude
Alice Falls
Gillis Falls
Neshannock Township
Vennie McCreary
Sherbine
John D. Doty
Lima
Isaac Cohen Wins 14250 Verdict Against Railroad
The jury returned a verdict for Isaac Cohen against the Pittsburg and Western Railroad for 14250 this Wednesday morning. Cohen sought 18000 for land taken on Moravia street after failed price negotiations with the railroad.
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Isaac Cohen
Pittsburg and Western Railroad Company
Cohen
Moravia Street
Freight train incident claims life of Fred Donaldson
A 26 year old P. and L. E. employee Fred Donaldson was struck by a freight train and killed at Youngstown yesterday. He is survived by his parents and siblings. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Fred Donaldson
Youngstown
Youngstown Scotish Burns Social Club Plans Dances
Youngstown residents organize the Bobby Burns Social club to celebrate Scottish heritage with dances and music. Activities center on Scottish dances and music for community events and gatherings.
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Bobby Burns Club
Youngstown
Bobby Burns
Last Day to File Certificates in County Nomination
Certificates of nomination for country districts pour into the county commissioners office. Friday January 31 marks the final filing day. Party caucuses are being held in nearly all districts of the county.
Death Records for Local Residents List Names and Ages
Miss Anna M. McMillen aged 87 of New Shannock Avenue. Miss Margaret Doty from Black Lick. J. M. Akers 45 of Aberdeen Maryland. Samuel Franka 8 of 82 Margaret Street. Mrs. Robert W. Neely Union Township. J. J. Marks 75 Titusville. Charles H. Peters 76 Sharpsville. David Kauffman 63 New Wilmington. Michael C. Kennelly 59 Pittsburgh. Mrs. Anna Bowen Williams 36 Pittsburgh. John H. Patton 77 Hickory Township.
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Anna M. McMillen
New Shannock Avenue
Margaret Doty
Black Lick
J. M. Akers
Aberdeen
Samuel Franka
Margaret Street
Robert W. Neely
Union Township
J. J. Marks
Titusville
Charles H. Peters
Sharpsville
David Kauffman
New Wilmington
Michael C. Kennelly
Pittsburg
Anna Bowen
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BIG Firm
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Charles J. Kirk
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Harry Thaw
Evelyn
5. A. Flinn
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