Ruths confession halts witness in Missouri slayings story
Beulah Carter, 16, may not testify at the Irvin Carter murder hearing as relatives push her to swear away her reputation. Mrs. Carter testifies Bagby forced her to his barn, then she and kin decide to kill him to save the family honor in Huntsville Missouri.
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United Press
Huntsville
Beulah Carter
Thos. Bagby
Irvin Carter
Missouri
Beulah
Bagby
Ruth Denies Bond Story as Pure Fiction in Murder Case
Franklin Pa July 17 Addison Ruth alias James Frank Barnes repeats that Wilder confessed nothing about the Blevins murder and asserts the man who returned city bonds or sent a 1000 check had no link. Wilder says Ruth told him Ruth received a $1000 check from the real killer while in prison. Wilder held for Pithole robbery trial.
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Wilder
Ruth
Blevins
Franklin
Addison Ruth
James Frank Barnes
John Blevins
BE. T. Stevenson
The
Franklin News
George Martin
Lawrence County
Martin
New Castle News
Clarion County
Everhart
Aliad Barnes
Gilfillan
New Castle
Western Penitentiary
Story Ruth Told at Franklin Reframed as Murder Confession
Ruth's alleged confession about the Blevins murder is widely discussed with many people believing she may reveal new details. Skeptics include city and county officials who recall prior inquiries, yet they remain determined to pursue the matter.
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Ruth
Blevins
Franklin arrest tale ties Wilder to multiple murders
The Franklin Pennsylvania report chronicles James Frank Barnes alias Addison Ruth accusing Daniel Wilder of wholesale murder and theft. Barnes claims Wilder killed City Treasurer John Blevins of New Castle and three others in Clarion county, outlining a scheme with robberies and a fence operation.
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Ruth
Barnes
Franklin
James Frank Barnes
Addison Ruth
Daniel Wilder
Wilder
John Blevins
New Castle
Clarion County
Kiser
Gilfillan
Eberhart
Pithole
Venango County
Bradford
How to Best Help Your Candidate
The table shows vote values for subscribers in a News contest. Prepaid subscriptions yield high vote counts, with readers paying for one year earning 1000 votes for the candidate, new readers 1300 votes, and a $3.00 payment yielding 500 to 750 votes. The document warns against overusing coupons and emphasizes efficient vote allocation.
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the News
Old Reader
New
the News By Mail
the Weekly News
Portrait honors Fred L. Rentz manager of The News
A trade paper features a center page portrait of Fred L. Rentz, 40, manager and co owner of The News. Since joining New Castle News 26 years ago, he rose from helper to business manager, expanding circulation from 800 to 8,000 and adding four linotypes and multiple presses.
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New York
Fred L. Rentz
The
News
New Castle News
Devil
Rentz
Mergenthaler
Goss
Rent
Rev Leatherman's Father Ill Forces Service Change
Rev C G Leatherman of Bethany Lutheran cannot return for next Sunday's service due to his father’s illness. He’s at Penmar Maryland. Captain Grainger Volunteers of America to conduct services at 3 pm at Almira home with Sunday school at 2 pm and no evening service in Hughes block. Leatherman plans to return the following Sunday.
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C. G. Leatherman
Bethany Lutheran Church
Leatherman
Penmar
Captain Grainger
The
Volunteers of America
Almira
Hughes Block
Glidden tourists depart Albany for Boston run
Glidden tourists left Albany today for Boston as good weather and roads promised a smooth path. Fifty two cars were checked out at minute intervals for the longest day on the tour. Five cars now hold perfect scores.
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Albany
N. Y
Boston
Comptroller Calls for National Bank Statements
Washington reports the comptroller of the treasury issued a call for reports of conditions of national banks at close of business Wednesday July 15. The notice seeks data from all federally chartered banks reflecting their financial health and operations as of that date.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Treasury
Prominent East Side business man dies at 29
Arthur H. Keagy a popular young merchant and Croton avenue grocer dies at Shenango Valley hospital after weeks of araemia illness He was born January 9 1879 in Bedford County Pa aged 29 years 6 months and 7 days He leaves wife Mary and a child along with parents H W and Cabella Lindsay Keagy Funeral at 187 Croton avenue Friday evening with interment in Martinsburg Pa Cemetery
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Arthur H. Keagy
Shenango Valley Hospital
Bedford County
H. W
Cabella Lindsay Keagy
H. W. Keagy
Croton Avenue
M. E
Knights of Pythias
Mary Keagy
Laura, Clarke
Dora
Clinton Keagy
At & O
Martinsburg
Tafts Encouraging Letters From South
Taft works on acceptance speech at South Hot Springs and notes about 200 daily letters, many from southern Democrats forecasting gains south of the Mason Dixon line. Correspondents from Maryland Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina and Georgia report Democratic leaders ready to join the Taft bandwagon. Kentucky Republicans predict winning that state with hopes in Tennessee Maryland and Georgia.
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United Press
Hot Springs
Taft
Mason and Dixon
Maryland
Kentucky
Tennessee
North Carolina
Georgia
Johnson
Bryan
Japs and English May Soon Quarrel
London July 17. Startling evidence shows growing hostility as it is announced the House of Commons will shortly take formal notice of charges that the Japanese are gradually crowding British commerce out of Korea and Manchuria.
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United Press
London
England
Japan
House of Commons
Korea
Manchuria
Local Party Camps at Harbor Bridge
A city party traveled to Harbor bridge on Thursday to camp for a time. In attendance were Mr and Mrs Charles Duff and Mr and Mrs Goodwill Duff with their daughter Lilian, plus Frank Duff and Mr and Mrs Augustus EK Kerr and family.
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Harbor Bridge
Charles Duff
Goodwill Duff
Lilian
Frank Duff
Augustus EK. Kerr
Confessed Slayer Frank Johnson Linked to Five Murders
Clarksburg West Virginia July 17 Sentenced to be hanged for the Gypsy West Virginia murder of Euelah Martin. Frank Johnson says in writing he killed five people since 1896 naming three victims Edith Hannah Marion Blue and Euelah Martin and giving details of other slayings in Chicago Pennsylvania Alabama and Steubenville.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Euelah Martin
Gypsy
Frank Johnson
Edith Hannah
South Peoria Street
Chicago
Marion
Shippensville
Negress
Blossburg
Ala
South Seventh Street
Steubenville
Johnson
Fitzsimmons Accepts Ketchell Defiance for 20 Round Title Bout
Bob Fitzsimmons has accepted a challenge from Stanley Ketchell to fight for the middleweight championship. The Montana lad Ketchell will meet Fitzsimmons in Spokane for a 20 round bout to decide the title. They will sign articles soon on purse distribution and a referee. Fitzsimmons remains confident of a knockout despite his age, though many fans doubt him.
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United Press
Spokane
Wash
Bob” Fitzsimmons
Stanley Ketchell
Montana Lad
Fitzsimmons
Gompers Cannot Swing Organized Labor to Bryan
Edward Hourigan head of the International Association of Machinists says no leader can control how organized labor votes. Hourigan states Gompers cannot call on unions to back Bryan and that labor men will decide for themselves.
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Gompers
Organized Labor
Bryan
New York
Edward Hourigan
International Association of Machinists
Hourigan
American Federation of Labor
New Hotel Planned for Conneaut Lake Area
Greenville Pennsylvania July 17 a stock company to be formed to erect a magnificent hotel at Conneaut Lake The Conneaut Lake Ice company has bought the old Lord property in Conneaut Lake borough and will transfer it to the new entity for construction The proposed hotel will be a three story modern year round establishment and one of the finest in the region
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Greenville
Conneaut Lake
Conneaut Lake Ice Company
Lord
Ella Furnace to Resume Operations at West Middlesex
West Middlesex July 17. Announcement states the Ella furnace will resume shortly after extensive repairs. A large force of workmen has been busy for weeks and officials expect orders to start arriving by week’s end.
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West Middlesex
Death Record for Arthur H. Keagy and William L. Eckert
Death notices list Arthur H. Keagy age 29 of 187 Croton Avenue and William L. Eckert age 17 of Terrace Avenue. The records provide names and addresses with no further details of the deaths.
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Arthur H. Keagy
Croton Avenue
William L. Eckert
Terrace Avenue
Airship May Descend At Cascade Park
Leo Stevens of New York plans a July 22 ascension in Canton at 1 PM aboard a new airship. The craft may land at Cascade Park during the United Commercial Travelers annual outing. Canton merchants linked to the UCT support arranging the stop. Warren Youngstown and New Castle councils attend.
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Leo Stevens
New York
Canton
Cascade Park
United Commercial Travelers
Cascade
Youngstown
Warren
New Castle
Navy Scandal Prompted By Beresford Resignation Move
London July 17 Admiral Lord Charles Beresford will resign his command of the channel fleet after North Sea maneuvers to challenge Sir John Fisher and Admiral Sir Percy Scott. He intends to re enter the house of commons to expose Navy Department inside workings.
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United Press
London
North Sea
Charles Beresford
Channel
John Fisher
Percy Scott
House of Commons
Navy Department
New Ambulance for M Gonigle and Handel
The McGonigle and Handel company on North Jefferson street has purchased a new ambulance. It features maroon and black colors with gold striping and the words Private Ambulance on the side along with a red cross emblem. The red leather upholstery adds a distinctive finish and it will be on the streets in a few days.
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McGonigle and Handel Company
North Jefferson Street
Freight rates hold steady amid election concerns
Eastern trunk line heads refuse to raise rates citing risk to Republican votes in the upcoming election. President Roosevelt opposes any increase while the National Association of Manufacturers and the National Prosperity League prepare to challenge a new rate schedule. Key figures at the meeting include E. H. Harriman G. F. Baer W. C. Brown F. A. Delano and others.
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Roosevelt
National Manufacturers’ Association
National Prosperity League
United Press
New York
E. H. Harriman
George F. Baer
Reading
Harriman
Eastern Trunk Lines Trafic Association
National Association of Manufacturers
National Manufacturers
Interstate Commerce Commission
G. F. Baer
W. C. Brown
New York Central
F. A. Delano
Wabash
G. F. Randolph
L. F. Loree
W. H. Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Oscar Murray
James McCrea
Pennsylvania
W. B. Thomas
The
Lehigh
F. D. Underwood
Erie
Rich Prize May Be Lost to Drivers of the American Car
In Kasan Russia July 17 the German Protos car led from Ekaterinburg to Moscow with driver Lieutenant Hans Koeppen. The Thomas car, aiming for St. Petersburg after a long run, faced a disabled status and a feared loss of the $1,000 prize to the first to reach St. Petersburg, while Shuster might miss a prior prize.
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United Press
Kasan
Russia
Paris
Ekaterinburg
Hans Koeppen
Moscow
Vitanka
Thomas
St. Petersburg
Chita
Modified sheath gown draws New Castle attention
A new modified sheath gown shown at Outlet Clothing windows near the Y M C A building attracts interest in New Castle. Town ladies debate its wearability and anticipate whether the fashion will become a rage.
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Outlet Clothing Company
Paris
New Castle
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Martin Bonds
Brother
Frank H. Williams
Clarion
Lawrence
Frank Barnes
Fryburg
Elks Creek
Perkins
Pittsburg
G. B. Perkins
Perkins Detective Agency
Rev. Leatherman
Ketchell
Spokane, Wash
Ella Furnace
M’gonigle & Handel
R. Men
Anotha
Mahoningtown
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