Murdered Man Lang Found Near Edenburg Farm
Remains of Steven Lang were discovered yesterday near Edenburg after a prior search for his whereabouts since last Wednesday. Lang was shot through the heart and the body hidden on an untenanted farm. He had gone to the vicinity of Hillsville to collect money owed him.
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Lang
Hillsville
George W. Conway
Edenburg
Lawrence County
Squire Duff
Seeley Houk
Mahoning River
Stephen Lang
Schira Street
New Castle
Cunning Place
Newcastle
George McNutrie
A. W. Ripple
Mr. Ripple
Ripple
Norris
Edwards
Rice
New Castile
Pennsylvania Railroad
Canning
Mystery in Hillsville area police probe Lang death
Lang, a New Castle resident, was found shot to death near the Cunning place by Edenburg in a secluded farm setting. Investigators note a bent toward a simple search for money from a prior sale, with no arrests yet and several clues uncovered.
Adam W Park Seeks Nomination For Lawrence County Jury Commissioner
Shenango Township resident Adam W Park announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for jury commissioner in Lawrence County. A Civil War veteran from Co H 5th Pennsylvania heavy artillery, Park is a longtime farmer and head of a large family clan with 53 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
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Adam W. Park
Shenango Township
Lawrence County
Park
Co. H
5Th Regiment
Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery
Fish Tale: 21.5 Pound Muscalong Catches Edinboro Lake
Deputy sheriff Carl Johnson received a 21.5 pound muscalong from Alderman Perry Green, caught in Lake Conneaute near Edinboro. The fish exceeds a prior 14–15 pound catch, measures over 50 inches, and Johnson plans to feast little and preserve the huge head for display in the sheriff’s office.
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Carl Johnson
Perry Green
Edinboro
Lake Conneaute
Johnson
US Won’t Recognize Huerta Regime in Mexico
President Wilson told Washington correspondents the United States will not recognize the Huerta government as it is described as tottering toward ruin and unlikely to last the year. He plans no action until after Friday White House talks with Ambassador Wilson.
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National News Association
Washington
United States
Huerta
Mexico
Wilson
Mexican
White House
Americans in Madera lumber camp Menaced by Mexican rebels
News from the Madera lumber camp 200 miles southwest of El Paso reports a small group of Americans surrounded by Mexican rebels and in danger of massacre. Officials from Madera Lumber Co. Gen. Francisco Castro in Juarez and American Consul Thomas D. Edwards appealed for aid, asking Castro to dispatch troops for protection. The Madera Lumber Co. operates extensive forest lands, owns parts of the Mexican Northwestern railroad and has founded several towns in northwestern Mexico.
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EL Paso
Tex
Madera Lumber
Here
Madera Lumber Co
Francisco Castro
Juarez
Thomas D. Edwards
Castro
Mexican Northwestern Railroad
Mexico
J D Reebel Returns From Pittsburg Life and Trust Co Convention
J D Reebel of 530 Lyndal Street returns from the Pittsburg Life and Trust Co Century club business convention held at Cape May after a three day session electing officers and handling routine affairs. The party then visited Atlantic City Philadelphia and other points before returning home.
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J. D. Reebel
Lyndal Street
Pittsburg
Judge Porter in a Mishap Near New Wilmington
Judge W. E. Porter suffered a car mishap while returning from his father’s home in New Wilmington. Near Wilmington Junction a rear wheel broke off, leaving the vehicle by the roadside overnight as he and his wife were taken home by another nearby car.
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W. E. Porter
New Wilmington
Wilmington Junction
Brother-in-law Abner Mitchell Dies at 66
Mrs. R W Jackson of Highland Avenue received a telegram announcing the death of her brother-in-law Abner Mitchell of Trenton New Jersey at age 66.
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R W. Jackson
Highland Avenue
Abner Mitchell
Trenton
N. J
Burton Riddles Free Trade Bill
Senator Burton of Ohio assaults the Underwood-Simmons tariff in the senate denouncing ad valorem duties and free trade tendencies. He cites Redfield’s interview calling the bill morally beneficial but not reducing living costs and warns the measure will disrupt industry and social life. He argues gradual transition is needed as rates have been high for fifty years and the shift to ad valorem duties lacks precedent.
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Washington
Burton
Ohio
Senate
Commerce Redfield
Redfield
Finance Committee
Ways and Means Committee
House
U. S. Warship Heads to Mexican Frontera
Washington reports a U S battleship or gunboat will sail to Frontera Mex to protect Americans as revolutionaries seize two American plantations and threaten the port. The ship will depart from Tampico after the consul’s request is received. Rebel Gen Obregon, in Nogales, seeks to cross into Los Angeles for a visit amid the federals versus constitutionalists battle.
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Washington
United States
Frontera
Mex
Navy Department
Tampico
Navy
Roosevelt
State Department
War Department
Obregon
Nogales
Sonora
Los Angeles
Motorcycle Collision in Fifth Ward Shuts Street
Yesterday afternoon a motorcycle driven by Rice of the Fifth ward collided with John Crowl's auto at Court and Walnut. The motorcycle was badly damaged while Rice escaped with minor injuries. Crowl's car sustained no serious damage.
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Rice
Fifth Ward
John Crowl
Court and
Walnut Streets
Women Allowed to Smoke in Buffet Cars on Trans-Continental Train
CHICAGO July 21 Women passengers on a speeding trans continental train were allowed to smoke in the buffet car after a young woman named Hester McKay requested to light up. A traveling agent asked the 20 male riders in the car for their view. 19 approved the indulgence and the group continued aboard toward Yellowstone Park.
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Chicago
Hester McKay
Yellowstone Park
Receiver Sells Remaining Dunn & Rice Property
P. K. Fike as receiver sold the last Dunn & Rice assets including a small house on Wilson Street and a Fairlawn lot. The house brought $210 to buyer W. G. Dunn and the lot sold for $40 to Jose S. Rice.
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P. K. Fike
Dunn & Rice
Wilson Street
Fairlawn
W. G. Dunn
Jose S. Rice
Death Notices and Ages for Florence Gettman James Robinson and Others
Death notices list Florence Gettman 18 Harmony James Robinson 83 Ireland Steven Lang 31 Shira Street Elizabeth McCracken 74 323 Boyles Avenue Clara Emman Foster 9 months Shenango two.
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Florence Gettman
Harmony
James Robinson
Ireland
Steven Lang
Shira Street
Elizabeth McCracken
Boyles Avenue
Clara Emman “Foster
Shenango Two
Bryan Says Hands Off: U S Plans Central American Protectorate
President Wilson, at a press conference, outlines a policy to establish an armed protectorate over Central America via a Nicaraguan pact. He says the Platt amendment will be extended and Monroe Doctrine bolstered, with Nicaragua first for negotiations, others to follow.
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Washington
United States
Canal
Central America
Wilson
Cabinet Today
Bryan
Nicaragua
U.S
U. S
Mayor Edeke Charged in Minn. Murder
Internal Falls Minn July 21 Mayor Edeke of Ranier is jailed on bail charged as an accessory to the murder of F J Couture owner of the Ranier hotel. James Kelly is charged with the murder. Couture was beaten by a mob after asserting no attempt to enforce the saloon closing laws.
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Internal Falls
Minn
Edeke
Ranier
F. J. Couture
James Kelly
Couture
Democrats Debate Glass Bill in House Banking Committee
Democratic members of the house banking and currency committee met to discuss the Glass currency reform bill. They must resolve questions on note issues and bank reserves and whether Money Trust inquiry recommendations will be included before reporting to a Democratic caucus. Dissidents say the bill may stay in committee for around three weeks.
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Washington
House Banking and Currency Committee
Money Trust Inquiry Committee
Get Back To Methods Of John Wesley Campaign Urges Rural Clergy Support
President W H Crawford of Allegheny College leads Erie conference effort to unite city and country Methodists. The sustentation committee finds 71 ministers earn under $800 yearly, aims to aid 58 after distributing duties, and launches July drive to boost country church engagement and social impact.
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John Wesley
W. H. Crawford
Allegheny College
Erie Conference
First Methodist Church
Crawford
Quiet Seattle Reports Riots Aftermath and Blame Game
Seattle remained calm as rioting the previous Friday and Saturday damaged IWW and Socialist headquarters. Socialists blame Secretary Daniels for the unrest while forwarding a memorial to Wilson. Mayor Cotterill defends closing saloons during Potlatch and says he censored Times coverage.
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National News Association
Seattle
Wash
Indutrial Workers of the World
Wilson
Daniels
Cotterill
The
Times
Want More Men On Lake Boats
The Chicago Federation of Labor forwarded resolutions to Illinois senators and congressmen urging national staffing rules for lake and ocean passenger vessels. Citing the Iowa and Sheboygan collision in the Chicago River, the group argued proper manning could have prevented the disaster and saved passengers if it had occurred offshore.
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National News Association
Chicago
Ilinois
Chicago Federation of Labor
Lowa
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Republi
Alderman Green
Atlantic City
Porter
Burton Riddles
Precedent
Journey
Canal Zone
Europe
DEMS
Doctor Craw
Ford
Illinois
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