Gardner Avenue Viaduct Plan Plea To Governor Pinchot
Lawrence county leaders and lawmakers urged Governor Pinchot to approve a state fund appropriation for the Gardner avenue viaduct or a Shenango river bridge. The meeting included County Commissioner George Weingartner, Mayor Fred Bents, City and County solicitors, with State Senator Craig and Assemblymen Moffatt Jones present. The governor indicated willingness to approve if the legislature can locate funds, a continuation of a lengthy project long debated.
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Pinchot
Gardner Avenue
Shenango River
George T. Weingartner
Fred L. Bents
John FP. Lockhart
James A. Gardner
W. D. Craig
W. J. Moffatt
DB. J. Jones
Lawrence County
Dope Peddler Blamed as Boy Tries Suicide
George Roth an 18 year old Lang Technical high school student shot himself claiming a drug dealer at the night school profits from selling dope to students. He left two notes to his father urging protection of other pupils as police launched an investigation into possible widespread student victimization.
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International News Service
Chicago
George Roth
Lang Technical High School
Passavant Hospital
Roth
A. J. Roth
Veller
Ha Boy
Home From Africa to Speak Thursday at First Baptist
Co B Hammel, on furlough after four years as a missionary in Sierra Leone and South Africa, will share experiences Thursday at 7:43 PM at the First Baptist Church. The talk accompanies the fifth entertainment by the Women’s Missionary Society, with a color quartet singing.
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Co. B. Hammel
Sierra Leone
South Africa
First Baptist Church
Mr. Hammel
Women's Missionary Society
Groundhog Day Prognosis Amid Rainy Weather Blues
Weather observers joke about the furry forecaster Mr Groundhog emerging from hibernation as dark skies persist and rain lingers. Curmudgeonly forecasts predict six more weeks of cold and gray, with Friday’s gloom delaying any sunny relief.
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Sun
Groundhog
Stop Importation Of Narcotics Into U S
Treasury department customs division ordered an immediate halt to all narcotics imports into the United States. Officials said the action was taken after alarming volumes were seen at Atlantic and Pacific ports and will remain until the narcotic control board defines proper medical and legitimate needs.
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Avlatin
International News Service
Washington
United States
Customs Division
Treasury Department
Atlantic
Pacific
Treasury
Federal Narcotic Control Board
Dismissal Of Biles Creates Much Comment
Harrisburg reports the Pennsylvania House Ways and Means Committee plans new tax schemes for revenue as they discuss Governor Pinchot’s budget cuts. Assistant State Highway Commissioner George H. Biles is dropped, and lawmakers debate funding for schools educational institutions and highway work amid projected deficits.
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Harrisburg
Ways and Means Committee
House
George H. Biles
Pinchot
Dickson Finds Health And Wealth In Garden Of Dahlias
Thomas Dickson, ex New Castle councilman and real estate dealer, moved from Sewickley to Pittsburgh area six years ago for health. He started a dahlia business with 25 bulbs and now preserves thousands of bulbs of hundreds of varieties. His garden draws thousands in summer. bulbs sell for 26 cents to 7.50 each. He plans to expand next spring.
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Thomas Dickson
New Castle
Sewickley
Tom
Pittsburgh
Tie
Dahlian
Marriage Licenses for Chaodore Stall and Lillian Shirsley
Marriage licenses issued in Youngstown record Chaodore Stall and Lillian J. Shirsley as applicants. The entry lists Youngstown as the location with the two individuals connected to the license.
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Chaodore Stall
Youngstown
Lillian J. Shirsley
Merchants Name Kirk President of New Castle Board of Trade Division
Howard Kirk, prominent hardware man, was chosen president of the Merchants Division of the Board of Trade at the annual meeting in the Y M C A on Tuesday evening January 30. Officers named include Sam H. McGoun as vice president Scott Paisley as treasurer and H F H Crosby as secretary. The group discussed promoting New Castle merchants to surrounding territory and providing parking space for farmers who trade in the city.
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Howard Kirk
Merchants Division
the Board of Trade
Sam H. McGoun
Scott Paisley
H. F H. Crosby
New Castle
Will Inspect Troop A Men On Thursday
Federal, brigade and divisional inspection of Troop A, 164th Cavalry, scheduled for Thursday evening February 1 at the Armory on Neshannock Avenue. Captain Bull Moore to inspect for the U S Army, Major J B Boyle for the 52nd Cavalry Brigade, and Major General William E. Price for the 28th Division. Local troop commander Captain John Bretell orders full attendance, warning that absence will meet drastic action.
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164Th Cavalry
Neshannock
United States Army
Bull Moore
52Nd Cavalry
John F. Wood
Philadelphia
J. &. Boyle
Beaver Pally
William EI. Priee
Edgar McKinney
IHS
104Th Cavalry
John &. Bretell
Brookhart Plans Senate Fight To Repeal Rail Act
Senator Brookhart of Iowa plans to introduce a bill repealing the Hach Cummins rail act and reshaping railroad regulation in the United States. The move aims to influence the political climate for the 1924 campaign, with government ownership discussed as a tentative Democratic program before the convention.
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Brookhart
Senate
Kenneth W. Clark
Washington
Iowa
United States
Lafollette Peoples’ Legislative Service
Conference For Progressive
Thal Action
Democratic Party
William G.mcaadoo
Willan Jennings
George Greer Plans Major Remodel of Corner Block
George Greer announced plans for extensive improvements to the three story corner block at Washington and Mill streets. The project includes fireproofed floors, Honeywall Hot Water Heating system, new fronts, larger second floor windows, and a new floor in the building. The Chocolate Shop will lease the corner room to remain in the remodeled building for years, preserving its floor space. A tailoring shop currently occupies the Mill street store, and modernization aims to boost Washington street’s appeal.
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Washington and
Mill Streets
George Greer
Washington Street
Mill Street
Avery
German Miners Entombed in Silesia Blast
Berlin January 31 Two hundred fifty German coal miners were entombed in a mine explosion near Obouthen Silesia today Officials fear all have perished. Police report another scene at Ray and Oak streets where boys were playing craps. Oliver Reynolds dispatched to break it up and found the youths unruly.
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International News Service
Bdrlin
Obouthen
Silesia
TL ix
Ray and
Oak Streets
Omlver Reynolds
Hir Kite
Bad Lal
London socialite deserts husband amid stunning downfall
Edward Henry Smith of London, left penniless on eight shillings a week, laments his desertion by wife Mrs Smith Wilkinson. Once famed for $5,000,000 gowns and Paris London living, she is now broke and has reportedly gone to Africa, leaving him to fend alone after a whirlwind marriage sparked by ball introductions and public attention.
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London
Edward Henry Smith
England
Africa
Mr. Smith
Smith-Wwilk- Imgon Ag
Smith
Vougran
Ritz
Claridge’s
Paris
Federal Officers Confer Over Prohibition Case in New Castle
Two federal officers from Pittsburgh met with District Attorney R. Lawrence Hilde brood in New Castle on January 30 to discuss arrest actions against Standard Brewery officials for liquor violations. One information against M. E. Englert was withdrawn. Englert says no ties to the company. Bail of 1500 was posted for those arraigned before Alderman Walter T. Hamilton. preliminary hearing to follow.
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HW. M. Hardman
JF. 8. Brenton
Pittsburgh
New Castle
R. Lawrence Hildebrood Awent
United States Supreme Court
William Woward Att
Federg
M. E. Englert
Euglert
Walter T. Hamilten
Oratoria Society Elects Officers At Its Meeting
The Com Oratoria society held its first meeting at First Congregational church with good city turnout. Officers chosen include President Councilman D Davies, Secretary May Thomas, Treasurer Gladys Lewis, executive committee members Merving Davies, Mrs Richard Morris, Blodwir Lewis, Pierrie Davies, W C Lewis, Evan Hopkins, Henry T Jones, and Griff Thomas. J David West named director. Next Tuesday rehearsals planned. society seeks members. Lenore Fulkerson remains ill at Crawford Avenue home.
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Com Oratoria Society
First Congregational Church
D. Davies
May Thomas
Gladys Lewis
Merving Davies
Richard Morris
Blodwir Lewis
Pierrie Davies
W. C. Lewis
Evan Hopkins
Henry T. Jones
Griff Thomas
Congregational Church
Deaths and Arterial Records Ledger Notice
Michael McGreen 54 of Wheatland Pa passes away. Mrs John McMillen 37 of Pulaski township listed as survivor. Montgomery Lloyd Taylor listed with months and GOB Ense Lon strogt in the record.
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John McMillen
Pulaski Township
Lloyd Taylor Montgomery
GOB
Ense
Lon Strogt
Health Report: Emma Taylor Strent Pneumonia Case
Emma Taylor of 19 Graon Street was reported to the health department today as having pneumonia. The notice lists her address and health status in a local health report.
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Emma Taylor
Plan for Funding Immense War Debt Formalized
The article reports Britain’s cabinet endorsing debt funding for the United States war debt, with British financier Sir Auckland Foldes guiding terms. It notes a U S response via Congressman Harding and Senator Oftah, signaling steps to liberalize debt funding and avert further conflict between the two nations.
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Eaulee
Great Water
London
Britain
Vermintix
Te United OiTied
Auckland Foldes Bassefor
Washington
Great Britain
American Debt Commission
United States
Engineer H W Snyder Hurt In Fall From Engine
H W Snyder of 315 South Bar street, engineer on the BR P Ry, fell from his engine about 3 o clock Tuesday afternoon while clearing sand clogging pipes. He was taken to Shenango Valley Hospital by Wesley Davey where X rays showed a broken left heel. recovery to take several weeks.
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WW. Snyder
South Bar
Wesley Davey
Shenango Valley Hospital
Stanshots At News Mrs Morrison burns in Bellaire home
A cluster of brief items reports Mrs. Maury Morrison of Bellaire Ohio burned when clothing caught fire. Other notes cover a $350000 Ohio River road vote, a missing 12 year old Mary Sekerth, a fatal roasting accident in Wilkinsburg, a liquor case in Altoona, a strike in Easton Virginia, a pigeon catching mishap near Wrightsville, and a mail carrier horse incident near Coshocton Ohio with a long delivery route.
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Maury Morrison
Bellaire
Ohio
Vermont County
Westerniay
St. Clairsville
Pohawton
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Washington Streets
Young MR Smith
Wilkinson
Bies
South Willinson
Standard
Oratoria Society
J David West
Directay
Lenore
Mr. Sud Mra
Ford Fulkerson
Crawford Avenue
Renee
Michael McGreen
Wheatland
Congress
H. W. Snyder
Stanshots
Sharer Art
Mary Sekerth
Bain
Henry G. Giles
Wilkinsburg
Suulley Gill
Altoona
Amigonshine
Wentye
Easton
Cerucil
White
John
Colin
Wrightsville
Charles Cluck
Coshockton
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