Tramp Attacks Ten Year Old Girl Near City
A ten year old girl was assaulted on the county line road near Shenango township. A passerby intervened, saving her before the attacker fled into nearby woods. An armed posse searches Shenango township for the tramp last seen near Pumpkintown. the girl is recovering from shock and facial injuries.
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Tramp
Shenango Township
Esther Jones
County Line
East New Castle
Harry Jones
East County Line
Foltz
Theobo World
Jones
Pumpkintown
Barn Burns at McConnells Mills Farm
A barn on the George Moses farm near McConnell's Mills was destroyed by fire Sunday night with all contents including crops. No livestock was lost. Origin unknown. Fire gained headway before discovery. loss appears to exceed the insurance.
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George Moses
McConnell’s Mills
Oldest Woman in County To Celebrate 99th Birthday
Mrs. Mary Hilgar of Slippery Rock township marks her 99th birthday on Tuesday. She is perhaps the county’s oldest woman. Mrs. Celia Hunter and son of Chestnut street will attend the anniversary celebration.
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Mary Hilgar
Slippery Rock Township
Celia Hunter
Chestnut Street
Fight on Street Car Causes Fatal Wreck
In St Louis a rear end collision between two Crewe Cover lake suburban street cars left one dead and many injured after a fight broke out in the first car. Motorman Hofman died hours after the crash and several passengers suffered broken limbs and severe injuries. Conductor J A Brier and Motorman William Candie were among the injured.
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ST. Louis
Crewe Cover Lake
Hofman
William Candie
J. A. Brier
Missing Detroit pleasure party feared lost at sea
Detroit harbor police and two frantic husbands hunted the Detroit River for three women two men and a five year old boy missing after sailing yesterday in a two masted yacht toward Lake St Clair. The party led by Frank Harmon in the yacht set out to return by 4 pm and the craft and occupants were not found despite a thorough river search.
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United Press
Detroit
Mich
Detroit Harbor
Detroit River
Shirley Rheaume
James
Marie Brown
Harriet Oglesby
Frank Harmon
Harmon
Lake St. Clair
Peter Rheaume
Lloyd Brown
South Bend Quiet After Grand Trunk Shootings
In South Bend Indiana the Grand Trunk strike cooled after a Pinkerton detective shot car repairer Louis Freel fatally or near fatally. Fires in box cars and cabooses delayed trains as authorities and railway guards protected property. Suspect John Peck of Grand Rapids and two Detroit men were arrested as rail officials seek federal intervention and review of operator competence.
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United Press
South Bend
Ind
Grand Trunk Railroad
Louis Freel
Pinkerton
Grand Trunk
Marshall
McKee
Railway Commission
Chicago
Freel
John Peck
Grand Rapids
Eldor
Propose boycott against Alfonso in Paris
Exiled Spanish revolutionists in Paris urge a universal boycott of King Alfonso of Spain with demonstrations in foreign cities, marking the anniversary of Barcelona riots where 150 died and 500 were said to be shot by court martial. A proclamation urges forcing the criminal king to stay in Spain and not to dishonor European capitals with his presence.
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Paris
Alfonso
Spain
Barcelona
Europe
Frances E. McGee elected second supreme vice president
Frances E. McGee of Scranton Pa was chosen as second supreme vice president of the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association at the Cleveland convention receiving 382 votes. Cleveland candidate Katherine Lynch had 87 votes and Syracuse New York’s Miss Margaret Kelly 200 votes. Johanna A. Ryer of Erie Pa was reelected supreme recorder. Balloting for supreme treasurer incomplete with Felice M. Gerardot Detroit and Mary E. Costello Brooklyn as candidates.
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United Press
Cleveland, O
Frances E. McGee
Scranton
Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association
Katherine Lynch
Cleveland
Margaret Kelly
Syracuse N. Y
Johanna A. Ryer
Erie
Supreme Recorder
Supreme
Felice M. Gerardot
Detroit
Mich
Mary E. Costello
Brooklyn
N. Y
Gerardot
Costello
Ellwood Man Secures Unusual Habeas Corpus Case
Mike Welsh of Ellwood City obtained a writ of habeas corpus on Saturday after a five day jail sentence for disorderly conduct began the previous Monday. The exact timing created a peculiarity as the writ was issued just before his scheduled release.
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Welsh
Paden Sues Riddle Over 100 Acre Farm Possession
George M. Paden files ejectment in Lawrence county court against Myron O. Riddle seeking possession of a Little Beaver township farm of over 100 acres. Paden claims title and right of possession, plus $1,000 in profits and heavy damages for Riddle’s occupancy. Case set for September term.
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George M. Paden
Lawrence County
Myron O. Riddle
Riddle
Paden
Little Beaver
Atttorney
R. K. Aiken
Suit to Collect On Old Mortgage Filed
A suit to recover 1000 dollars plus interest on a mortgage given to James Lee by Jennie Shannon and G L Shannon in 1901 was filed in Lawrence county court. C C Fisher administrator of Dan Fisher’s estate sues Jennie Shannon and G L Shannon and C L Stafford administrator of Lulu M Stafford’s estate. Mortgage transferred from Lee to Fisher and no payments have been made on principal or interest.
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James Lee
Jennie Shannon
G. L. Shannon
Lawrence County Court
C. C. Fisher
Dan Fisher
C. L. Stafford
Lulu M. Stafford
Lee
Fisher
Fight films barred in Chicago over illegal acts ban
Chicago July 25 Moving pictures of the Jeffries Johnson fight at Reno will probably not be shown here. Police Chief Stewart issued an order banning moving pictures showing illegal acts and prize fighting is illegal in Illinois, so fight pictures are barred.
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Chicago
Jeffries-Johnson
Reno
Stewart
Illinois
Property of Elizabeth Mills Sold at Sheriff Sale
Shenango township property owned by Elizabeth Mills was sold at sheriff's sale this morning to N. F. Reno for 600 dollars.
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Sheriff's Salle
Elizabeth Mills
Shenango Township
Sheriff’s Sale
N. F. Reno
Tender Missive Shoots Man Then Herself in Denver Tragedy
Neighbors discover Frank Ferres slain with a revolver shot to the temple and his wife dead by suicide in the rear yard after she read a long love letter signed Marite found in his pocket. The note reveals a troubled marriage and a desire for separation. Marie Ferres confessed the deed before taking her own life.
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United Press
Denver
Col
Frank Ferres
Frank
Arrest Warrant Issued for Erwin Wider in Bank Securities Heist
New York police issued a general alarm for Erwin Wider cashier at Russo-Chinese Bank during a theft of stocks and bonds reported to exceed half a million dollars. Wider vanished after offering cooperation and private investigators failed to locate him. The bank will sue brokers believed tied to hypothecated securities to recover losses.
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United Press
New York
Erwin Wider
Russell
Detective Bureau
Wider
Markowski
New York Stock Exchange
Water Tank Bursts Near Brown Bonnell Works
A 100000 gallon water tank belonging to a Pennsylvania company near the Brown Bonnell works collapsed Saturday night. Brakeman E M Davis was slightly injured and several people had narrow escapes. Defective rusty hoops caused the failure and water flooded the tracks, with repairs expected to take a week.
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Youngstown
Pennsylvania Company
Brown- Bonnell Works
E. M. Davis
Death notices for Harriet Thurston Amanda Carson and others
Death records list Harriet Patterson Thurston 73 of Newbury Mass Amanda Carson 72 of 32 Huron Avenue Harry Garroway 57 of Hazel Dell Charles Charleston 61 of 23 Sycamore Street Mrs George Zuerner North Yakima Wash Stephen Holetcki 10 months of 12 Levine Street.
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Harriet Patterson Thurston
Newbury
Mass
Amanda M. Carson
Huron Avenue
Harry L. Garroway
Hazel Dell
Charles Charleston
Sycamore Street
George Zuerner
North Yakima
Wash
Stephen Holetcki
Mos
Levine Street
Bryan’s Oratory on Trial at Nebraska Democratic Convention
Lincoln reports say William Jennings Bryan faces a solid anti county option majority at the Grand Island convention. He seeks to sway uninstructed delegates with a prolonged speech and a minority report while the party splits over policy. Continued on Page Eight.
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United Press
Lincoln, Neb
Nebraska
Grand Island
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
United States
Grand Isles
Lincoln
Neb
Twelve Die Or Heat In Gotham
Twelve persons died in New York and nearby during the 24 hours ending at noon due to extreme heat. Nine drownings were reported as residents fled the waters to escape the torpor. Officials warned the heat would continue through the week as parks opened at night and emergency wards were set up in hospitals. Charities distributed ice to those in need.
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United Press
New York
Weather Bureau
Thief Steals Steaks Butter and Fruit at Home
Police investigate a reported robbery at the Cunningham residence 703 Pennsylvania Avenue. Aimed at food, the intruder took two large steaks a roast of beef butter rolls and jars of fruit from Sunday dinner, entering by removing a cellar screen.
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Cunningham
Pennsylvania Avenue
Wets Win At East Youngstown In Local Referendum
East Youngstown voted wet Saturday by almost four to one with 182 votes for the wets and 49 for the drys. The community notes a large foreign population and cafes had been optioned in anticipation of a wets victory.
Sunday Baseball Meet Costly Misfire in Albany
Free Sunday baseball with a paid sacred concert backfired as Albany and Troy drew over 3,500 for the game but few attended the concert. Receipts totaled 25 dollars while the band was paid 59 dollars, signaling likely abandonment of the plan.
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Albany
Troy
Crippen and Leneve Sought Coast to Coast Escape
Scotland Yard presses chase as Inspector Dew sails toward North America to reach Quebec or Montreal before Crippen and Miss Leneve. Rumor places Dew aboard the Laurentic, while Crippen and Leneve allegedly boarded the Montrose under aliases. Weak wireless aboard the ship limits communication.
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London
Scotland Yard
H. H. Crippen
Ethel Clare Leneve
Laurentic
White Star Line
Quebec
Montrose
Crippen
Miss Leneve
Dr. Robinson and Son
Painesville Businessmen Planned Visit to New Castle
On Thursday twenty members of the Painesville Businessmen exchange with their wives will visit New Castle. They will tour Cascade park and explore possibilities to bring their annual outing to New Castle next year. The trip aligns with the big K of P excursion, as most Painesville businesses close for the day.
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Painesville
New Castle
Cascade Park
K. of P
Cavalieri Under Surgeon Knife
Mme Lina Cavalieri wife of Robert Winthrop Chanler of New York was operated on for appendicitis at Dr Segend's clinic in Paris. The operation was highly successful and she will be convalescent soon. Her husband attends her.
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Paris
Mme
Lina Cavalieri
Robert Winthrop Chanler
New York
Ohio Republicans face Cox Garfield split in state race
Washington dispatch notes a bitter GOP divide in Ohio between George B. Cox backing boss rule and James R. Garfield tied to insurgency. Granville Mooney is little known and Nick Longworth unlikely to affect the Columbus convention. Observers fear Harmon victory if Cox nominates his candidate. Continued on Page Eight.
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Washington
George B. Cox
James R. Garfield
Ohio
Columbus
Taft
Boss Cox
Granville Mooney
Harmon
Cox
Oren Britt Brown
Garfield
Nick Longworth
Mrs Caroline Zeurner Dies in North Yakima
Relatives report the death of Mrs Caroline Zeurner wife of George Zeurner at her North Yakima Washington home on Saturday July 238. She formerly lived in this city on Lincoln avenue near Centennial street and was born Catherine Cowan daughter of Mary P and the late David Cowan. Her early life was in Carrick Pennsylvania and she is survived by her husband and brothers Frank Zeurner of Boyles avenue and Edward Zeurner of Lincoln avenue. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
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Caroline Zeurner
George Zuerner
Yakima
Wash
Mary P
David Cowan
Carrick, Pa
Frank §. Zuerner
Boyles Avenue
Edward Zuerner
Lincoln Avenue
Fiendish Murder of Ranchman and Child
Jerome McGahan known as Wild Horse Jerry and Edna Cobb an 11 year old blind girl were shot to death by Walter Reisen in ambush near Greeley Colorado. Inquest opens with three witnesses detailing Reisen’s sudden gunfire from behind a well curb and the killings. Reisen surrendered upon learning authorities sought him and denies discussion of the case. McGahan once notable for catching wild horses and building a fortune in early ranching.
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United Press
Greeley
Col
Colorado
Jerome McGahan
Wild Horse
Jerry
Edna Cobb
Raymond
Here
Walter Reisen
Cobb
McGahan
Edna
Reisen
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Man
Brute
McOnnell’s
Tachi
Dele
Gates
Gotham
East Youngstown
Inspector Dew
Cavalieri
Him
Beat Gov. Harmon
Buckeye-ward
Geo. Zuerner
West
North
Yakima, Wash
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