Bryan Alleys Perceived as Dominate Force in Campaign
Lincoln July 15 W J Bryan Democratic presidential candidate spends a farm day at Fairview inspecting the farm and outlining his August 12 acceptance speech. He will lead the campaign and name the national committee chairman with a committee’s input. confidants say labor ally support from Samuel Gompers and John Mitchell will back the ticket in Indiana Illinois and Ohio.
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United Press
Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Fairview
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
National Committee
New York
Ryan
Indianapolis
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
John Mitchell
Bryant Kern
Indiana
Illinois
Mystic Shrine Officers Up for New Post in St Paul
Mystic Shriners conduct internal politics for imperial outer guard vacancies as the imperial council meets in St Paul. A dozen candidates contest, with Louisville favored to host next year and Seattle ranked second. Arab patrols from multiple cities perform drills at Lexington base ball park as receptions loom in Minneapolis.
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United Press
ST. Paul, Minn
Mystic Shrine
Imperial Outer Guard
Louisville
Seattle
Imperial Council
Lexington Baseball Park
Buffalo
Washington
Newark
Columbus
Chicago
Saginaw
Minneapolis
Grand Rapids
Cleveland
Boston
Toledo
Silver Bay Party Expected Home
The Young Woman's Christian Association party attending a conference at Silver Bay on Lake George New York is expected home Wednesday evening. Members include Grace Cook Elizabeth McLaughry May Brown Rose Stewart Mary Browne and Erhardt. Erhardt will travel to Rochester New York to spend the rest of the month separately.
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Young Woman's Christian Association
Silver Bay
Lake George
N. Y
Grace Cook
Elizabeth McLaughry
May Brown
Rose Stewart
Mary Browne
Miss Erhardt
Erhardt
Rochester
Personal Notes Of Local Residents From Epworth To Beaver Falls
Hazel Tidball of Epworth street has returned home after a short visit with friends in New Wilmington. Gladys Moore and Charlotte Ashmore of Highland avenue attended a Beaver Falls dance hosted by the Beaver Valley club and will visit Miss Gemiska Southam. GC Bechtel and family left for a two week trip visiting Johnstown Altoona Roaring Springs and Salemville with most time in Salemville. Local residents returning from McConnells Mills include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moore and daughter Gladys, plus several others from Ashmore Young and Wallace and Lincoln avenues and Boyles avenue.
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Gladys Moore
Charlotte Ashmore
Highland Avenue
Beaver Falls
Beaver Valley Club
Gemiska Southam
GC. K. Bechtel
Bara
James
Neshannock Avenue
Johnstown
Altoona
Roaring Springs
Salemville
McConnells Mills
Harry Moore
Gladys
Ruth Mossman
Young Street
Grace Gardner
Wallace Avenue
Lucille Ross
Lincoln Avenue
Pg Lucille VanGorder
Boyles Ave
Taft Rated Best Formed Big Man by Washington Tailor
HOT SPRINGS Virginia July 15 William Howard Taft Republican candidate for president is described as the best formed big man in the public eye by a Washington tailor who measured him for four new suits. Measurements show chest 54 inches, waist 52 1/2, hips 56, trousers 32 inside, sleeves 33 outside. Expansion to 60 chest noted. Taft weighed 320 on return from the Philippines and 300 at nomination day July 12, now around 290 with goal 250.
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United Press
Hot Springs
William Howard Taft
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
McKinley
Harrison
Cleveland
Bryan
Taft
Philippines
Serge's Funeral at St. Vitus Gh Wednesday 9 A.M
The article reports Serge's funeral at St. Vitus' Gh on Wednesday at 9 AM. It notes public sentiment shifted from prejudice to sympathy, the father confessor condemns no one and hopes for justice without revenge, and Father DeMita prays for Serge's soul and the mother in Italy.
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Serge
ST. Vitus
Father DeMita
Italy
Ellwood City Man Not Quarantined After Death
R G Brown and wife of Ellwood City returned from Summerville where Mr Brown’s mother died. A quarantine was briefly imposed due to suspected diphtheria but was lifted after investigation showed death from tonsillitis. Household occupants and effects were fumigated.
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R. G. Brown
Ellwood City
Summerville
Mr. Brown
Ellwood
Health Board of
Auto Crash Wrecks Car. Two Men Hurt Near Butler
In Butler Pennsylvania on July 15 Charles Jennings son of John G. Jennings and John Porter of Baltimore were badly hurt when their large automobile toppled over an embankment near Jennings summer home north of town. The brakes failed during a gear change causing the car to back over the bank and roll. Porter suffered head cuts and bruises while Jennings had facial and hand injuries. The wrecked car was sent to Chicora as a hopeless loss.
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Butler, Pa
Charles Jennings
John G. Jennings
Pittsburg
Butler
John Porter
Baltimore
Jennings
Porter
Chicora
Storm damages barns in Butler County hit by lightning
A heavy thunderstorm struck Butler County destroying the barns of A. D. Thorn and Ernest Henry six miles west of Butler. They burned with contents after being struck. Thorn and two workers were briefly unconscious. Roads and telephone exchanges suffered outages and washouts mar the county.
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Butler County
A. D. Thorn
Ernest Henry
Butler
Mr. Thorn
Charles Catherwood
Keister
Prospect
Portersville
Petersville
Miss Katherine Carter Feared Lost After Carbolic Acid Incident
Grove City July 15. Miss Katherine Carter twenty, a telephone operator, is in critical condition after drinking carbolic acid. She was to wed last month in New Castle, but the wedding did not occur. Doctors report only a slight chance of recovery.
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Grove City
Katherine Carter
New Castle
Italians witness execution to deter crime in Hillsville
County Detective Creighton G. Logan brought six Italian leaders from Hillsville to Rosario Serge's public hanging to impress upon the immigrant community the penalties for murder. Logan argues witnessing punishment will curb crime and teach new residents respect for state laws.
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Hillsville
Creighton G. Logan
Rosario Serge
Logan
Serge
Drew Girl Murder Baffles Detectives
In Troy New York July 15 new light on Hazel Drew murder at Teal pond centers on Frank Smith and Rudolph Gunderman. They admit seeing the girl the night she vanished and are being questioned by District Attorney O'Brien. Teal pond is searched for her suitcase and purse to find clues for the slayer.
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Troy
N. Y
Hazel Drew
Teal Pond
Frank Smith
Rudolph Gunderman
O’brien
Smith
Rich Budapest youths die by own hand in family row
In Budapest on July 15 Baron Josef Banhidy killed himself in his father’s presence after a rebuke for dissipation. Moments later Count Carlzay, a noted city figure, shot himself in his mother’s arms after demanding money and delaying five minutes. He is dying.
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Budapest
Josef Banhidy
Carlzay
Deaths of the Day Miss Caroline Purdy
Miss Caroline Purdy aged 71 dies at her nephew Harry Purdy Wyatt's home in Sheraden. She was a daughter of Andrew Purdy a Beaver county developer who helped plan Rochester Pa. She was adopted by attorney Lew Taylor. J T Newton of Pittsburgh Street is related to the deceased.
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Caroline Purdy
Harry Purdy Wyatt
Sheraden
Andrew Purdy
Beaver County
Rochester
Lew Taylor
J. T. Newton
Pittsburg Street
Divorce Action Files Against Deserting Wife
Lany Koysdzienski files for divorce from Helen Koysdzienski alleging desertion. The couple wed January 18, 1902 and cohabited until February 20, 1906.
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Lany Koysdzienski
Helen Koysdzienski
Riot Averts Near Center Alley Fifth Ward
A serious riot among foreigners along Center alley in the Fifth ward near Scioto street was narrowly averted Tuesday afternoon. A fight started between two foreigners, and friends on both sides joined in. Police arrived to disperse the crowd.
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Center Alley
Fifth Ward
Scioto Street
Kern Talks On Corporations And Politics
Chicago coverage from July 15 reports John W. Kern arriving in Chicago en route to Indianapolis for a reception. He outlines Chicago as campaign center, notes Bryan will visit July 25 for campaign manager plans, and defends the party stance on corporations while promising no sharp anti corporate legislation if elected.
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United Press
Chicago
John W. Kern
Indianapolis
Kern
Thomas Taggart
Woodson
East
Bryan
Democratic
National Committee
Democratic Party
Quarrel Over Invitation to Mrs Longworth Divides Kentucky Delegation
Columbus July 15 There is trouble in the Kentucky delegation to the Prohibition convention over recalling the invitation to Mrs Alice Roosevelt Longworth as guest of the Blue Grass state. Col Demaree and H W Davis back the invitation while Mrs Beauchamp and Bradford MacGregor oppose it citing alleged misdeeds. A canvass shows a majority favor reconsideration. the group plans to meet and decide on inviting her again.
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Columbus
Kentucky
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Blue Grass
Col. T. B. Demaree
H. W. Davis
Alice
Longworth
Col Demaree
Scandal Mounts Over Portuguese Royal Finances
Fresh disclosures reveal misappropriation of crown property by King Carlos and family. Investigation estimates may exceed initial figures as funds were diverted through corporations with ministers' connivance. Missing crown jewels valued at $1,000,000 spark public outcry. King Manuel vows repayment. Dowager Queen Maria Pia named implicated. A German loan of $625,000 contracted to cover state loans adds to crisis.
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United Press
Lisbon
Carlos
Maria Pia
Germany
Manuel
Black Hand Man Arrested In Act Of Wrecking House
Pronzola Bonaventura, alleged Black Hand agent, was captured while placing a hazardous device under Francesco Spinella’s home. Police press him for accomplice names as a letter linking him to the Mafia is found on the Black Hand. He says nothing about the case.
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United Press
New York
Pronzola Bonaventura
Francesco Spinella
Wood
Spinella
Elks Convention Chooses Los Angeles For Next Meet
Dallas July 15 delegates at the Elks national convention select Los Angeles as the site for the next gathering and elect officers. Officials say the main business is finished and attendees will enjoy amusements with plans for a parade tomorrow by local committees.
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Dallas
Tex
Los Angeles
Elks National Convention
Elks
Markets Guide Prices in New Castle area
The markets listing offers prices for butter and eggs, grains, live stock, vegetables, fruit, poultry, hay and straw, and honey. Items include Middlings at 1.60 per cwt, oats 0.60 per bushel, wheat 0.495, corn 0.45, lambs and beef figures, and vegetables priced per dozen or bushel. It notes weekly price corrections at 12 o'clock each Tuesday.
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C.v.ss
Mercer County Medical Society Backs State Homes for Inmates
In a largely attended meeting members of the Mercer County Medical Society went on record in favor of establishing state homes for inebriates.
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Mercer County Medical Society
Allen Zehner wedding held quietly at bride's home
Miss Marie C Allen of New Wilmington and Mr Gilbert F Zehner of Wilkinsburg wed at the bride’s mother's house with only immediate family and close friends. Rev A A Graham officiated. After a luncheon for 18 they left for a secret wedding trip and will reside on Hill Avenue Wilkinsburg after August 1.
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Marie C. Allen
New Wilmington
Gilbert F. Zehner
Wilkinsburg
A. E. Allen
A. A. Graham
Second United Presbyterian Church
Hill Avenue
E. E. Zehner
Edward of
Zellenople
Westminster College
Central School
Zehner
Pittsburg
Kurtz Takes Over Washington County Coal Company Receiver Role
EF. T. Kurtz of New Castle becomes receiver for the Washington County Coal company replacing N. Sanford. The company, tied to the New Castle Savings and Trust, owns Cedar Grove mines with a 2500 ton daily tipple. Capitalized at 250000, with 150000 issued and 150000 bonds outstanding, it holds 800 to 900 acres of coal property and 80 acres of surface.
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EF. T. Kurtz
New Castle
Washington County Coal Company
N. ¥. Sanford
New Castle Savings and Trust Company
Coal Company
Cedar Grove
Wabash
Avella
M,. A. Hanna & Co
Cleveland
Mt Jackson Social Notes and Local Visits
Mrs Weddell of New Castle is the guest of friends here. Miss Della and Miss Mary Paden return from a visit with friends in Ohio. Burg Street residents have left for a month's sojourn at Cambridge Springs.
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Mrs. Weddell
New Castle
Della
Mary Paden
Ohio
J. T. Newton
Pittsburg Street
Cambridge Springs
Local Names List From Ellwood City and New Castle Areas
A terse roster lists Lemuel O. Linville of Ellwood City Essie L McCaslin Evans City Howard LeRoy DuShane and Della Quigley of New Castle. The records reflect residents tied to the region with no further details on actions or dates.
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Lemuel O. Linville
Ellwood City
Essie L. McCaslin
Evans City
Howard
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Epworth Street
Butler CO
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Coal CO
MT. Jackson
Stillman’s
Mee
Hotel Henry
C. Koons
Mahoningtown
Smith's College
South Jefferson Street
The
Auto Livery Company
North
Jefferson Street
P. O. Box
Robert B. English
H. C
North Mercer Street
L. C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Company
Bell
A. G. Crawford
Huron Avenue
American Junk Company
Moravia Street
Union Phone
Parkersburg Tron Steel Company
Parkersburg
W. Va
Bell Phone
Bridge Street
Hamilton
Lyndal Streets
Office Smith's Business College
Sharp’s
Union Depot
Chestnut Street
Fullerton Springs
J. George W. Patterson
Crawford Avenue
Keystone Printing Co
New Castle Marble and Granite Works
South Mill Street
H. G. Coates
Liberty Street
Bath
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Pearson Street
Diamond
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E. Wallace Avenue
Ed Smith Hardware Company
Stewart Apartment House
Quest Street
East North Street
Beaver St
Beaver and
Washington Streets
J. Greer and Son Bell
Carson St
Reynolds and
Long Avenue
W. S. Davis
Boyles and
Highland Avenues
Chautauqua, N. Y
Washington Street
Home Street
Higgins Hotel
Elgin
Corbett
Smith Premier
Central City Typewriter Exchange
West Fayette Street
Syracuse
H. C. Fletcher
Meyer Avenue
G. H. van Horn
Eastbrook Woolen’ Mills
Hutchinson
Henry Leslie
Union Township
Lawrence County
James H. Leslie
John Kelley
E. F. G. Harper
William Campbell, Jr
Pulaski Township
William A. Eakin
T. D. Stevenson
New Bedford
Robert L. Wallace
Pennsylvania
James B. Mooney
Harry A. Jameson
Louis B. Mather
J. W. Cunningham
Walter E. Miller
Act of Assembly
New Castle Amusement Company
Joseph D. Miller
S. D. Long
Padun
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