Quebec Hosts Vast Pageant Of 300 Year Anniversary
Thousands of United States tourists flood Quebec to mark the three hundredth anniversary of Champlain founding the city. British and French naval forces display along the St Lawrence while Prince of Wales and Vice President Fairbanks plan arrivals. Canadian soldiers camp on the Plains of Abraham as dignitaries including Lord Roberts and Lord Grey assemble for the celebration.
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United Press
Quebec
United States
Samuel de Champlain
Plains of Abraham
General Wolfe
Great Britain
Canada
Montcalm
Gibraltar
America
Diamond Rock
North Atlantic
Exmouth
Albemarle
Russell
Duncan
Venne
Arrogant
France
Leon Gambetta
Admiral Aube
New Hampshire
Prince of Wales
Indomitable
St. Lawrence
Fairbanks
Spencerwood
Earl Dudley
Australia
Sir Henry Deviliers
South Africa
India
South America
New Zealand
Lord Grey
Grey
Duke of Norfolk
Lord Livel
Wilfred Laurier
Dominion
Lord Roberts
Kipling
Annual Picnic of Second United Presbyterian Church
The Second United Presbyterian church congregation and Sunday school plan their annual outing at Cascade Park on Tuesday August 3. A competent committee handles events including athletic contests a ball game and other features led by Wylie Mc Fonte W. T. Burns and Joseph Ligo.
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Second United Presbyterian Church
Cascade Park
Wylie McFonte
W. T. Burns
Joseph Ligo
Rival Lovers Shoot Over Choice in West Pittsburg
Pas quelle DeThomas arm was nearly useless after a fight with Nick Fenero over the same woman Jennie DeVito. DeThomas wrested a revolver, shot Fenero three times in the legs and scalp-gashed him with a sausage grinder. Both men were jailed after a late night pursuit and will face hearings.
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Pasquelle DeThomas
West Pittsburg
Nick Fenero
Schuler
Mehard
de Thomas
Alderman Crabill
Fenero
Fenezo
DeThomas
Benezo
Constable Schuller
Logan
Medard
Eight Drownings Reported Around Boston Area
Eight people died by drowning in and near Boston. Victims include Walter D. Martin of Malden, Harold Coffin of Boston, and W Philip Brown of Cambridge, with others from New York New Jersey Rhode Island and Maine.
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United Press
Boston
Mass
Walter D. Martin
Common Council
Malden
Lake Winnepesaukee
Harold Coffin
Charles River
W. Philip Brown
Cambridge
Lake Boone
Hudson
Marie Dalberg
C. F. Hoffman
New York
Collins, Beach
Newport
James Clark Fries
Wooster
Roy Gifford
Fall River
Michael Boyle
Warwick
R. I. Wadda Nasser
Lawrence
Stevens Pond
North Andover
William P. Cassidy
Portland
Fore River
Donlin and Cobb Lead in Batting across Leagues
New York July 20 Mike Donlin captain of the Giants and husband of actress Mabel Hitt is helping New York clinch the National League pennant with a .332 average, 17 points ahead of Hans Wagner. In the American League Ty Cobb of Detroit sits atop batting with an unofficial .338.
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New York
Mike Donlin
Giants
Mabel Hitt
New Yorks
Donlin
Hans Wagner
Pittsburg
Ty Cobb
Detroit
Glidden Autoists Leave Boston for Holland Springs
The Glidden automobile tourists resume their run from Boston at 7 AM, heading to Holland Springs, Me. The 154 mile leg is planned to take about eight hours, following a two day rest in Boston.
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United Press
Boston
Holland Springs
Dog killed by street car on Washington street
A dog was run over and killed by a street car on Washington street Sunday evening. A large crowd gathered in front of the Central Presbyterian church where the accident occurred.
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Washington Street
Central Presbyterian Church
News Outing Contest Figures Indicate Workers Enthusiasm
The first standing in the News outing trip contest shows a large early lead for some candidates while others trails due to late vote totals. Young ladies tally ballots daily, boosting excitement before the final counts in late August as districts report heavy certificate ballots and vigorous campaign support.
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Uis
Lutheran Volksfest at Rock Point park
One of the year’s biggest outings will be the Lutheran Volksfest at Rock Point park on Wednesday July 29. Lutherans from Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia will gather with trains bringing picnickers from Pittsburg Allegheny Bridgeport Martins Ferry Wheeling and other towns. Rev. R Salzwedel and Rev. C V Sheatsley will speak.
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Rock Point Park
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
R. Salzwedel
East Pittsburg
C. V. Sheatsley
Fair Haven
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Bridgeport
Martins Ferry
Wheeling
Canal Fulton
Massillon
Canton
Alliance
Waynesburg
Malvern
Bayard
Warren
Niles
Youngstown
City
Franklin
Stoneboro
Mercer
Barber confesses unwritten law defense in double murder
James Leusby a barber in El Reno Oklahoma says he killed his wife and W T Woods after finding Woods with his wife. He fired through a door killing Woods then shot his wife upon her return and surrendered to authorities. He claims no regret for the killings.
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United Press
EL Reno
Okla
James Leusby
W. T. Woods
Leusby
Claremore
Woods
Bank Wrecker Returns Home for Medicine
William F. Walker, former cashier of the Savings Bank of New Britain, Conn., was escorted by detectives from Los Angeles toward the east after extradition was ordered by the Mexican supreme court. He claims unfair treatment in Ensenada and says he was drugged and robbed in New York while hiding.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Cal
William F. Walker
Savings Bank of
Mob surrounds depot after kidnapping attempt in Glassboro
Charles Hemphill of Clayton admitted abducting 7 year old Cora Garton from a camping meeting near Glassboro. A mob of hundreds gathered at the depot and hunted him as he traveled by train. Hemphill and the child were captured in Pittman and he was jailed in Woodbury after nearly being lynched.
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United Press
Glassboro
N. J
Charles Hemphill
Clayton
Woodbury
Cora Garton
Hemphill
Pittman
Westinghouse Picnic Held at Rock Point Park
The twenty second annual picnic of Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company employees occurred Saturday at Rock Point park with nearly 1500 people in attendance.
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Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Rock Point Park
Cunningham to Resign as Troop F Leader
Gettysburg July 20. Reports say Captain J. W. Cunningham and R. M. Campbell will resign from Troop F. Cunningham cites conflict with his law practice and others speculate Armstrong and Dunlap may be his successors in the line of leadership.
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Armstrong and
Dunlap
Gettysburg
J. W. Cunningham
R. M. Campbell
Cunningham
Troop to Choose Successor After Return to New Castle
R M Campbell plans to resign as quartermaster once camp ends in New Castle. T C Armstrong, first lieutenant, and William H Dunlap, second lieutenant, may be advanced to fill vacancies left by Cunningham and Armstrong.
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Cunningham
Mr. Dunlap
Armstrong
Resignation of Captain Cunningham Shocks New Castle Troop
Mr Cunningham resigns from Troop F in New Castle. He helped secure Troop F for the town and urged its location here. His military service began after studying at the Ohio law school and earning early experience in that state.
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Campbell
Captain Cunningham
New Castle
Cunningham
Ata
Airship ordinance eyed in Kissimee town rules
In Kissimmee Florida Mayor T M Murphy proposes an ordinance with a $100 fine for speeding and expansion of town jurisdiction 25 miles up. Section 2 imposes a tax on dirigibles and Section 3 envisions buying an airplane for the town marshal to pursue offenders. The council plans to vote on the measure tonight.
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Kissime
Fla
T. M. Murphy
Two Merchants Stung by Forged Checks Tied to Missing Tailor
Otto W. Weber fugitive from New Castle police is accused of forging checks made out to him by A. P. Grant the Washington street tailor. Four checks totaling 60 dollars were presented with two cashed on Saturday night by Fischer Brothers and John Stillman of Washington street. Weber left town Saturday night and may be headed to New York or Pittsburg. Police seek him on sight as the forgery case unfolds in the city.
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Lawrence Savings and Trust Company
Fischer Brothers, Florists
Washington Street
John Stillman
Otto B. Weber
A. P. Grant
Weber
New York City
Pittsburg
J. C. Ludwig
Emmanuel Church of the Evangelical Association
Ludwig
South Mercer Street
J. W. Sankey
Is South Mercer Street
Grant
Taft Dedicates Bath County Court House at Hot Springs
Taft formally dedicated the Bath county court house in German town with a talk on administration of justice linking to Jefferson and Marshall. The ceremony drew natives and visitors including many women. He plans a front porch campaign from his Cincinnati home.
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United Press
Hot Springs
Jefferson
Marshall
Virginia
Taft
Bath County
Germantown
McKinley
Cincinnati
All Dogs Must Be Muzzled in New Castle
City adopts dog muzzle rule after multiple bites. Chief Joseph Gilmore to enforce across the city with immediate effect, following a brief from City Clerk Hugh Margulis detailing recent incidents.
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Joseph Gilmore
Gilmore
Hugh Margulis
Churches Will Last Only Century Longer Says Aked
The Rev Charles F Aked Rockefeller's pastor says churches are decaying and will be deserted within a century if trends continue He vows to publish magazine articles urging churches to face practical life and avoid complacent religious imagery They must progress or perish in his blunt critique
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John D
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Charles F. Aked
Dr. Aked
Mrs Betsy Reed Dies at 88 Widow of James Reed
Betsy Thomas Reed 88 widow of James W. Reed died Saturday evening at 7 at her son James W Reed’s home 525 Pollock Ave after strokes. She lived in this city since 1872 leaving two surviving sons William M Reed of Pittsburg and James W Reed. Funeral services held at the residence with interment at Greenwood Cemetery.
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Betsy Thomas Reed
James W. Reed
Pollock Avenue
William M
Pittsburg
James W
Greenwood Cemetery
Leg Breaks in Fall From Sharon Car
Charlie Zenne of South Mill street sustained a broken leg in a Saturday night accident. He attempted to board a Sharon car as it crossed the Diamond, slipped, fell to the ground, and was removed to the hospital by ambulance.
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Charlie Zenne
South Mill Street
Sharon
Deaths Todays Listings In Pittsburgh Area
Death notices include Mrs Catherine McNees 84 Butler Mrs Elizabeth Carter Wilkinsburg Mrs Ellen Day 58 151 Fairmont Avenue Mrs Betsy Thomas Reed 88 525 Pollock Avenue Mrs Mary Humes 74 Shenango Township Andrew Hutnick 3 months Moravia George Terry 8 weeks Cherry Streets.
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Catherine McNees
Butler
Elizabeth Carter
Wilkinsburg
Ellen Day
Fairmont Avenue
Betsy Thomas Reed
Pollock Avenue
Mary Humes
Shenango Township
Andrew Hutnick
Moravia
George Terry
Cherry Streets
Warren Clark Leaves Hospital After July 4 Injuries
Warren Clark of Covert's station, badly hurt in a Fourth of July accident, was discharged from the hospital today and returned home. His arm was blown off, both eyes burned, and other injuries noted. He walks to the car line and rode the Sharon car home. doctors doubt full eyesight recovery, with one eye lost and hope for the other.
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Warren Clark
Covert
Sharon
Delegates Elected for State Convention at Erie
The Luther league of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church elected R. C. Thompson and Samuel Weinschenk as delegates to the state convention at Erie on August 10 and 11. Herman Hess remains a chosen delegate for the Chicago national convention. John M. Snyder leaves today for a brief visit with his sister in Apollo, Pennsylvania.
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Luther League of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
R. C. Thompson
Samuel Weinschenk
Erie
League
Chicago
Herman Hess
John M. Snyder
David R. Jack
Apollo, Pa
Many Complaints About Walkout at American Can Plant
Strikers claim they will not return until grievances are resolved. They denounce Mr Green and defend Mr Richmond while criticizing management and calling for better water, cups, a dining area, and shorter hours. They insist on staying in New Castle and appoint a strike committee led by Ira Campbell with Miss Effie Gardner as vice president and James Hammill as secretary.
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Ross
American Can Company
Recen
Green
Richmond
Gren
New Castle
New Cal
Hughes’ Hall
Effie Gardner
J Hammil
Porter Brady
Ira D. Campbell
James Hammil
Lillian Strobel
Morgan
David McCallum
Japanese surprised at Hobson speech in Chicago
U S ambassador to Japan Thomas J. O'Brien dismissed talk of war with Japan as nonsense. He said Japan seeks commercial strength, not con quest, and that Americans are popular there. Hobson’s congress speech echoed in Japan, influencing views abroad.
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United Press
Chicago
United States
Japan
R. P. Hobson
Thomas J. O'Brien
Grand Rapids
Mich
O’brien
Hobson
Congress
Denver
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Rockpoint
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Westinghouse
Ralph Campbell
J. V. Cunningham
Quartermaster Campbell
Police Committee
Pollock
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