Eloping Girl Spanked by Father as Bridegroom Fears Jail
In Brownsville Pennsylvania a father scolded his daughter who eloped with Claude Breckenridge and married in Ohio. The bride was spanked, Breckenridge jailed for perjury after swearing she was of age. He remains free on bail awaiting trial. Brothers tried to intervene. the couple endured a uproar as Breckenridge faces possible jail term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
John English
Claude Breckenridge
Ohio
Igirt
Breckenridge
Bride
New Wilmington News Highlights Local Club and Events
A new walking club in New Wilmington draws members from town and nearby, meeting at 5 a.m. for three to five mile country walks. The public swimming hole near the bridge draws crowds and a warning about proper attire was issued by the constable. Injuries reported from a slate accident left a worker with a two week layoff. Dog license enforcement proceeds under a new council law. A Thursday Club picnic, church league travels, and local visits by residents mark a bustling week. Various residents and visitors are noted including J. Shoemaker, A. Gardner, Allen Hughes, Mrs. Ramsey, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold, and Lista Williams with J. Williams. Rev. Sharp departs for Muskingum county to fill vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. €. Shoemaker
Beaver
A. W. Gardner
Atlantic
Allen D. Hughes
Youngstown
New Wilmington
J. B. Ramsey
Swarthmore
Alexander
George Arnold
Pittsburg
McCreary
Youngstown Jail Rescues Injured Man amid Assault by Suspect
In a serious condition Tommy Ho ran was kicked and struck by Frank Nor quest a Swede described as insane. He was rescued last night in the Youngstown jail by a policeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Norquest
Tommy Horan
Youngstown
Warden doubts Ruth story on 1898 Blevins murder
Western Penitentiary Warden William McC Johnson expresses skepticism about James Frank Barnes alias Addison Ruth’s claim that Daniel Wilder killed New Castle City Treasurer John Blevins in 1898 and tied to other Clarion county murders. He cites Ruth’s reputation and notes past unpursued bicycle-handle murder rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
William McC, Johnson
Western Penitentiary
James Frank Barnes
Addison Ruth
Franklin
Daniel Wilder
John Blevins
New Castle
Clarion County
Barnes
Blevins
Adam
Wilder
Reign of terror not yet ended in Boston
Boston July 24 The reign of terror in the south western part of the city remains active after a wild west hold up last Tuesday night. One desperado linked to two deaths and 18 wounded is still at large while Joseph Di Vico is believed to be a bandit leader and another member was arrested. The remaining gunman is described as armed and dangerous as suburbs dwellers live in fear with searches called off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Boston
Joseph di Vico
Straus Is Lionized at Heidelberg University
Nathan Straus, the New York philanthropist who funded milk pasteurization in Vienna, received a standing ovation at the University of Heidelberg where he lectured on milk purity. Professors and students joined in the ceremony, a rare honor for a foreign visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Berlin
Nathan Straus
New York
Vienna
University of Heidelberg
Bargain Basement Fabric and Apparel Sale All Weekend
Readable fragments show a basement sale with 36 inch plaids silk finished Ginghams Linens silks and satins. prices 19c to 50c. Includes patterns, suit cases leather goods, lawns, cottons, ta ffetas, and men’s underwear and shirts. Weekend sale highlights include Black Silk and two tone silks, men’s hose and shirts, and children’s undergarments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCall's
Madras
Veces
Lisle
Cncevvreceuvos Ce
Eevee
Ecesevece
Killarney
Winans Plans Dueling Game Expansion to United States
Walter Winans, winner of an Olympic duelling contest, states he will introduce the duelling game in the United States. He praises its realism, notes wax bullets and icepacked pistols, and warns that head masks are essential for safety after a contestant injured a thumb in trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United Press
London
Walter Winans
Winans
Russians Plan 2000 Mile Cycle Ride to Nebraska Colony
Three Russians Albert Vitkum John Vershbitosky and John Viner will start from New York tomorrow on a 2000 mile cycling journey to Cherry county Nebraska seeking work and a Russian colony. They have ten dollars between them and expect to live on apples and wild fruit along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nebraska
Albert Vitkum
John Vershbitosky
John Viner
Cherry County
Hot mill crews idle for week at Shenango Works
American Sheet & Tin Plate Co Shenango Works announces hot mill crews on mills 21 to 30 will be idle for one week starting July 27 1908. Crews on mills 1 to 10 will report for duty on mills 21 to 30 for one week starting Monday July 2008. D S Pyle Manager signed notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Sheet & Tin Plate Co
Shenango Works
D. S. Pyle
Wickboro principal rescues son from water then administers punishment
In Kittanning on July 24 Prof. Tintsman principal of Wickboro high school rescued his son from a watery grave and then inflicted corporal punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittanning
Prof. Tintsman
Wickboro High School
French President Fallieres Arrives in Copenhagen
President Fallieres of France arrives in Denmark with Foreign Minister Pich aboard the battleship Verite. King Frederick greets him as the French party begins a tour of northern countries before visiting Sweden Norway and Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
President Fallieres
France
Pichon
Frederick
Fallieres
Sweden
Norway
Russia
Rev. J. C. McDonald at Sebring Camp Meeting
Rev. J. C. McDonald pastor of Epworth Methodist church and his wife are at Sebring Ohio near Alliance attending a camp meeting now in progress at that place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. McDonald
Epworth Methodist Church
Sebring
Alliance
Special prizes offered in The News contest chase
The News selects valuable jewelry prizes for contest hustlers, displayed at Bree's on East Washington. Winners in two districts prize for largest vote gains in two weeks ending August 5, with extra awards for new business votes. Get busy and see the prizes in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bree
East Washington
Bree’s
New Castle
Mahonington
Weekend Wardrobe Sale Delights Men Women and Boys
Friday July 24 1908 a department store lists deep cuts on men's and boys suits in multiple price ranges from 40 down to 2.50. Blue serge and fancy mixtures feature, with bargains on 38 40 30 35 25 20 and 15 dollar class suits and corresponding boys sizes.
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Elinor Glyn
James K. Hackett
America
Sappho
Zara
Turtle
Walking Club
Joseph English
Slater
S. J. Thompson
Young
Thursday Club
Nettie Shaffer
Orchard Street
Epworth
Epworth League
Wilson Reed
Allegheny Seminary
New Bedford
Neshannock
WEST
PEN
Ruth
Straus
Heidelberg Univ
Harris
Euwers
Oeenes
Axminster
Pres. Fallieres
Denmark
M’donald
Lst
Boggs & Buhl
North Side
Pittsburgh
Erie
Lake
Pennsylvania
Conneaut Lake
Ashtabula
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