Mayflower collision sinks schooner Menawa near New Haven
President Roosevelt aboard the Mayflower escaped injury as the yacht collided with the schooner Menawa in Long Island Sound during dense fog. The Menawa sank, five crewmen rescued, and the president remained unaware of the disaster until daylight.
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United Press
Newport
President Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Menawa
Long Island Sound
New Haven
New London
Naval War College
Seth Bullock to accompany Roosevelt to African veldt
Colorado Springs July 22 Roosevelt will not face Africa alone Seth Bullock offers his protection as Rough Rider marshal of South Dakota and has been asked to join the expedition. He is here and likely to make the trip with the president.
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United Press
Colorado Springs
Col
Roosevelt
Africa
Seth Bullock
South Dakota
State convention opens in Youngstown with 300 delegates
The Dino Colored Federated Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge held its state convention in Youngstown with 300 delegates present yesterday. The gathering signals continued organization and activities within the order's regional structure.
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The
Grand Lodge of Dino Colored Federated Knights of Pythias
Youngstown
Am Tin Can Do Strike Near End
A morning conference between Amer Can Co plant officials led by General Manager Henry Ross and striking can makers yielded an agreement allowing strikers to return to work pending a full settlement. The strikers will present the issue to their union at a Dughe’s Hall meeting tonight, with a favorable outlook for a quick resolution and resumed full operations.
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Henry Ross
American Can Company
Dughes’ Hall
Gasoline Traveler A New Invention At Local Depot
Several hundred people gathered at the B and O freight depot to view the new 20 horsepower gasoline traveler delivered to B F Kaufman of New Wilmington. The portable power unit, built in Milwaukee and set up at the International Harvester plant in Akron, operates a 24 inch J I Case all steel separator without horses. The demonstration drew close attention and Kaufman plans immediate use.
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E. E. Price
International Harvester Company
B. F. Kaufman
New Wilmington
Milwaukee
Akron
Kaufman
McCoy and Maher Set for Charity Ring Bout
New York reports Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy and Peter Maher will meet in the padded ring next Friday for a charity exhibition. A long standing grudge fuels the bout as Maher vows hammer and tongs action after a past defeat in Coney Island.
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United Press
New York
Kid
Saac Coy
Norman Selby
Peter Maher
Pride of Ireland
McCoy
Coney Island
Mutt
Maher
Tony
Brother-in-law Pleads Guilty in Church Route Beating
William Glessel admitted beating C. F. Headburg after a church visit following a dispute at another alderman’s office. At Alderman Mayne’s hearing he paid a $1 fine plus costs for the assault incident reported last Sunday.
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William Glessel
C. F. Headburg
Mayne
Headburg
Glessel
Lightning Ignites Barn in Pymatuning Town Ship
A barn owned by Jason Marvin in Pymatuning township near Sharon was struck by lightning during a Tuesday storm and burned completely. Firefighters found the blaze quickly, saved most farming implements, and the estimated loss is about 1500 dollars with no insurance.
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Jason Marvin
Pymatuning Township
Sharon
The News Outing Contest Sparks Growing Interest
Enthusiasm for The News outing contest rises as two week vote days approach. Candidates urged to maintain daily records while a two week judging period allocates special prizes based on progress. A Montreal trip for 12 maidens, staying at Queen's Hotel, is planned with packed itinerary and notable sightseeing prospects.
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Bain
Montreal
Queen’s Hotel
Queen's
Canada
Reversal of Standard Oil Fine Over Landis Ruling
The U S circuit court of appeals voided Judge Landis's $29,240,000 Standard Oil penalty for rebates to the Chicago and Alton Railroad, remanding for a new trial. It faults punishing a nonparty not tried or indicted and calls for retrial with proper limits. The decision broadens corporate protections and limits punitive scope, notes 7,500 counts, and signals potential lower fines on retrial.
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Landis
U.S. Ct. of Appeals
Chicago
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Grosscup
Baker and Seaman
Standard Oil Company
Chicago and Alton Railroad Company
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Indiana
New Jersey Corporation
Europe
Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
United Press
Strongville
C. A. Eaton
Dr. Eaton
Circuit Court of Appeals
United States
Sims
James Wilkerson
Washington
Ruth Still Insists Wilder Killed City Treasurer Blevins
Addison Ruth alias James Frank Barnes claims Wilder killed New Castle city treasurer John Blevins. In Franklin jail Barnes tells a Derrick reporter that Wilder planned the crime with two accomplices, detailing an organized gang, the murder with a mace, a bicycle fork, and a late-night money split at a shack in New Castle. He promises proof to convict Wilder and other unnamed collaborators.
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Addison Ruth
James Frank Barnes
Pennsylvania
Oil City
Franklin
Lawrence County
Dan Wilder
Wilder
John Blevins
New Castle
J. Lee McFate
Derrick
Blevins
Barnes
Eliza Copeland
Pithole
Western
City of
Young
Martin
Delays in Opening New Electric Line Between City and Butler
Officials including General Manager W A Goethring and Chief Engineer James Bryan inspect the New Castle Harmony and Butler street railway line from this city to Butler. A regular car schedule aims for Thursday or Friday at the latest, with no later than Saturday. cars will run slowly until the roadbed settles. Car No 105, a combination passenger and baggage car, arrived at Pittsburg street station amid crowds.
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New, Castle, Harmony
Pittsburg Street
Pittsburg Street Terminal
Gotham magistrate acts in his own case
New York July 22 Magistrate Gilroy arrested for speeding held court discharged himself and four companions including Magistrate Smith. The group bound for Coney Island when arrested. Gilroy cites state constitution granting defendants right to trial by nearest magistrate and says his action was proper.
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New York
Gilroy
Smith
Coney Island
Stella Wolfe Ailing From Spider Bite Blood Poisoning
Stella Wolfe daughter of William Wolfe of Hubbard suffers blood poisoning after a spider bite as Miss Marie Keeler of Lowellville visits friends in the city.
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Stella
William Wolfe
Hubbard
Marie Keeler
Lowellville
Death Notice for Mrs. Jessie Chambers Taylor and Infant Luttelin
Jessie Chambers Taylor aged 37 of New Galilee and infant Luttelin of 78 Forest Avenue are listed in a local death record. Also noted is Mary Geddis of 125 Oak Street.
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Jessie Chambers Taylor
New Galilee
Luttelin
Forest Avenue
Mary Geddis
Oak Street
Blacksmith George Heyl near-fatal self-inflicted shooting in Prospect
In Prospect early Wednesday George Heyl a well known local blacksmith attempted suicide by shooting himself in the head. He survived the wound and shows remorse while doctors expect recovery. Heyl 4 years old? and his wife and daughter reside at the family home. Community notes his illness and worry over health as possible motive.
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Prospect
George Heyl
Heyl
Bert Dick
Mr. Dick
Dr. Thompson
Mrs. Heyl
Presbyterian Church
Would-Be death by own action may yet recover
Miss Nellie Jackson attempted suicide with carbolic acid at the home of Al Parady in North Beaver township. She is nearing consciousness and could survive if no complications arise. Grief over her sister's recent death is the suspected motive. she previously lived in Hilliard, Pa.
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Nellie Jackson
Miss Jackson
Hilliard, Pa
Name Found In Dead Man's Pocket Near Carbon
A scrap reading Beloit Ohio Thomas Mae Gowan was found in the pockets of a Lake Erie train victim near Carbon. The body rests at Dunn Rice undertaking rooms awaiting relatives, with origin and identity unconfirmed. The railroad company notified authorities in Beloit and awaits reply. The deceased appears young and possibly foreign. no other identifying items were found.
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Beloit
Ohio
Thomas MaeGowan
Lake Erie
Carbon
Dunn & Rice
Undertaking Rooms
Mechanic Fatally Run Over by Own Locomotive
Fred E. Miles aged 30 a Bes semer and Lake Erie fireman was killed near Mercer while shoveling coal. The coupling between locomotive and tender broke causing him to fall and be run over by the tender and cars. He died en route to Mercer hospital.
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Greenville
Fred E. Miles
Bessemer
Lake Erie
Mercer
Mercer Hospital
Lowellville Grants Gas Franchise to Ma Honing Gas
John W. Donaldson of Neshannock township and his daughter Mrs. William Pinkerton of Nashua Pa depart for an extended western trip after the village council of Lowellville awards a gas franchise to Ma Honing Gas Fuel Company.
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Lowellville
Mahoning Gas Fuel Company
John W. Donaldson
Neshannock Township
William Pinkerton
Nashua
Odd Fellows Picnic at Silver Lake set for July 29
The Odd Fellows of Youngstown and nearby communities announce a picnic at Silver Lake on July 29. Members and friends are invited to participate in a day of fellowship games and outdoor activities.
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Odd Fellows of
Youngstown
Silver Lake
Reports Suggest Major McDowell May Retire
Sharon Pennsylvania July 22 A vague intimation circulated that Major Alexander McDowell long time clerk of the national House of Representatives may not seek re election at the next Congress The report lacked confirmation but one friend hinted there could be substance McDowell has been a prominent figure in Congress for years serving as clerk since his voluntary retirement as congressman at large and is lauded for wit and storytelling.
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Sharon
Alexander McDowell
National House of Representatives
Major McDowell
House of Representatives
Hotel Higgins Victim of worthless $30 Check
L. L. Higgins proprietor of the Hotel Higgins was the victim of a worthless check for 30 dollars. Harry Barrickman who boarded there a year ago produced a check signed by H. W. Brown and endorsed to Barrickman. The bank could not find a Brown and Higgins alerted police who seek Barrickman.
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L. L. Higgins
Higgins
Harry Barrickman
Mr. Higgins
H. W. Brown
Barrickman
Lawrence Savings and Trust Company
Brown
Bars Rickman
Grieved Husband Names Co Respondent in Divorce Action
Nick Zone of Hazel Dell files for divorce from Mary Zone alleging adultery. He names Frank Fage as respondent and claims the couple remain living together in an unlawful state. Attorney Humphrey represents the plaintiff.
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Nick Zone
Hazel Dell
Mary Zone
Frank Fage
Humphrey
City to pay for treatment of mad dog bites under 1907 act
The legislature’s May 1907 act requires city or county authorities to provide prompt Pasteur serum treatment for anyone bitten by a dog known to be rabid. In Allegheny County, funds for Dana Stewart’s care at Mercy Hospital will come from the city, as his mother cannot cover costs. Some citizens advocate arming dog catchers with rifles to shoot roaming dogs to prevent bites.
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Stuart
Little Dana Stewart
Mercy Hospital
C. C. Robingson
Pasteur Institute
J. P. Kerr
Bes
Allegheny County
Robingson
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