Wilson Wins Democratic Nomination at Baltimore Convention
At Fort Regim Armory Baltimore July 2 the Democratic National Convention nominated Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey for president after anti-Bryan forces shifted to support him. Delegates forecast a Wilson victory with votes climbing past the 600 mark as ballots continued, amid intense party maneuvering and tense scenes.
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New Jersey
Democratic Party
Baltimore
Fifth Regiment
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Underwood
Wilson Inches Toward Nomination as Ballot Counts Rise
Delegates shifted support across states as votes for Wilson surged on the 44th ballot with Michigan New Jersey and Virginia yielding gains for the governor. Clark remained steady in New York while West Virginia joined Wilson prompting frantic party strategy to block or secure the nomination.
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Wilson
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Underwood
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
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Illinois
Charles F. Murphy
Missouri
Dave Francis
Francis
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Foss
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Washington
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Undera
Kermess Nets $404.80 For Federation
The Kermess financial committee led by Mrs. James M. Smith reports a net $464.80 for the federation to aid city schools. Despite good attendance the group says profit could rise with broader patronage. President Mrs. John G. Noth durst voices thanks and hopes for annual events at the new high school auditorium.
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Kermess
James M. Smith
John G. Nothdurst
Federation
Edenburg Independent School District Pending Court Decision
Judge Porter reserved ruling after more testimony on Edenburg residents bid for an independent district. He and each side's attorney will inspect proposed school sites before ordering. County Superintendent Gilmore urged a four room building, arguing the Edenburg lot may be too small per state guidance for a four class facility.
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Edenburg
Porter
W. Lee Gilmore
State Board
Speakers Named for Ellwood July Fourth Flag Raising
Ellwood City officials completed arrangements for the flag raising at the town hall on July Fourth. The organizing committee includes Dr. Silas Stevenson Capt A G C Grove and Samuel A Parker. Speakers will be Rev Charles Bell Rev J A McDonald and Rev A P Lentz. Veterans will meet at 8 am at the city building and parade through downtown before the ceremony.
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Ellwood City
Sixth Street
Silas Stevenson
A. G C. Grove
Samuel A. Parker
Charles Bell
Slippery Rock
J. A. McDonald
United Presbyterian Church
A. P. Lentz
English Lutheran Church
Sons of Veterans
Death Notice for Mrs J C McGraw and Others
The record notes the death of Mrs J C McGraw age 55 of 1004 N Beaver Street along with obituaries for Adam A McElroy Glen Campbell Pa and Samuel J Clark age 40 of Edenburg.
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J. C. McGraw
Beaver Street
Adam A. McElroy
Glen Campbell
Samuel J. Clark
Edenburg
Dirigible Akron Explodes Killing Five Men
Atlantic City July 2 United Press reports the Akron dirigible exploded at 2000 feet killing Melvin Vaniman his brother Calvin Vaniman Fred Elmer George Boulton and Walter Guest. The bodies were not recovered two hours later as the balloon burst during a test flight watched by over a thousand onlookers.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Melvin Vaniman
Calvin Vaniman
Fred Elmer
George Boulton
Walter Guest
Akron
Yanimans
Vaniman
Husbands Claim Cruel Treatment
Robert B. English through attorney A. L. Porter seeks a divorce from Mae F. English after a marriage from September 14, 1905, to November 1, 1911, with claims of abuse and threats. Joseph Kovalick, via the same lawyer, seeks a divorce from Hazel Kovalick, accusing her of neglect, striking him, name calling, and associating with other men.
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Robert B. English
A. L. Porter
Mae F. English
English
Joseph Kovalick
Hazel Kovalick
Suit for 300 Dollars Against the Free Press
R. G. Horn filed a suit in assumpsit this morning to recover 300 dollars with interest from June 1 1900 from the Free Press Publishing Co. Horn says he loaned 300 on a promissory note signed by F M Hartman as secretary and the company has not paid despite demands. Horn is represented by J Norman Martin.
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R. G. Horn
Assumpsit
Free Press Publishing Co
Horn
F. M. Hartman
Free Press Publishing Company
J. Norman Martin
Four Men Arrested for Trespassing in Pittsburgh
Detective C. W. Hines of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad arrested four men this morning for trespassing. They gave names as John Patterson, J. L. Connor, Ike Dulphy and Charles H. Saints, pleaded guilty and were sent to the hill for five days in default of $1 and costs.
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C. W. Hines
Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad
Alderman Ranney
John Patterson
J. L. Connor
Ike Dulphy
Charles H. Saints
Moyle and Mitchell Wed by Alderman Ranney in Woodlawn Office
Sheridan C Moyle of New Castle and Esther B Mitchell of Woodlawn were married this morning by Alderman Ranney at his office.
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Sheridan C. Moyle
New Castle
Esther B.itchell
Woodlawn
Ranney
Suits Filed Against City and J J Dean Reported
Legal notices describe lawsuits filed against the city and against J J Dean. The actions seek relief or redress in a municipal or civil matter, with court filings detailing claims and parties involved. Further proceedings or dates are not specified in the fragment.
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CITY
J.J. Dean
Injuries Filed in City Sewer Negligence Suit
Mrs. Esther Powell sues New Castle for 5000 dollars claiming the city allowed a leaking Edison avenue sewer to overflow freezing the street to a foot and causing her February 2, 1912, fall with a torn ligament and medical costs of 500. Kate E. Benning sues J. J. Dean for 5000 dollars alleging an elevator fall on July 4, 1910, due to lack of elevator safety devices and a mislevel floor.
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New Castle
Esther Powell
Walter S. Reynolds
Edison Avenue
Jefferson Street
Kate E. Benning
J. J. Dean
R. L. Hilderbrand
Aaron
Trax First To Pay 1912 School Tax
Joseph Trax of West New Castle paid his 1912 school tax this morning becoming the first taxpayer. He will leave this week for Canonsburg to attend a reunion of the famous Custer battery.
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Joseph Trax
West New Castle
Trax
Canonsburg
Custer
Contract Awarded for New Street Sprinkler Project
At a city street committee meeting last night the contract for a new street sprinkler was awarded after competitive bidding. Several firms competed for the project.
Will of Hillman Tidd Leaves Estate to Almira Home and YWC A
The late Hillman Tidd leaves his estate valued at 10 000 to 12 000 dollars to the Almira Home and the Young Women's Christian Association, each receiving half. The real estate includes multiple houses in Croton West New Castle Mahoningtown Oak Street and possibly Charleroi and Niles Ohio. Tidd died recently, was an old bachelor with no near relatives, and wished the property to the two local charities.
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Hillman Tidd
Charles G. Martin
Young Women’s Christian Association
Almira Home
Tidd
Croton
West New Castle
Mahoningtown
Oak Street
Charleroi
Niles
New Castle
V. C
Almira
Niles, O
City Fountains To Receive Immediate Repairs This Month
A city committee recommended shifting fountain maintenance from the health department to the street department. If approved at the next council meeting, water could be turned on at public drinking fountains that have remained dry all summer.
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Street Committee of Councils
Street Department
Health Department
Hospital Fete Netting Between One And A Half Thousand
It is expected that between 1400 and 1500 will be realized for New Castle hospital from the great lawn fete held last week. Donations from citizens and proceeds of the social brought the total, with Mrs. R W Jackson, Mrs. Victoria Flynn, and Mrs. T P Williams cited for leadership. Funds will be used for hospital repairs. Two men were caught breaking a slot machine at a South Jefferson street rooming house Monday. One woman Miss Fulmer was struck during the attempted getaway as police closed in. The pair had been selling trousers, the residents said. Details continue on page two.
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Clark
Wilson
Underwood
Harmon
Foss
Washington
James
New Castle Hospital
Great Lawn
R. W. Jackson
Victoria Flynn
T. P. Williams
Jefferson Street
Miss Fulmer
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