Shackleton Expedition Endurance Loss Details Arrive
London dispatch reports continued gale damage and loss of the Endurance during Shackleton's Antarctic expedition. Shackleton and 22 men endured three weeks in an open boat to South Georgia after ice battered the vessel and forced abandonment. Relief and royal communications followed from Stanley to King George.
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Shackleton
Sir Ernest
Shetland
South Georgia
Sir Hirnest
Stan
King George
Lady Shackleton
Royal Geographical Society
Deaths of the Day Salomon Brooks Niles Ohio
Salomon Brooks longtime Niles resident dies at his Depot street home after a two year illness. Born in England he arrived in the U S 84 years ago leaving a wife and three children Agnes Keiling New Castle Mary Allen Newton Falls Alfred Brooks Evansville. A sister Eleanor Smith Bloomfield N J and a brother Job Brooks England. Also notes on John Anderson and John C Sankey funerals in nearby towns with local pallbearers and church services.
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Salomon Brooks
Niles, O
Depot Street
England
Agnes Keiling
New Castle
Mary Allen
Newton Falls
Alfred Brooks
Evansville
Eleanor Smith
Bloomfield N. J
Job Brooks
Mrs Sarah Black Is Brought To Shenango Valley Hospital
Mrs Sarah Black of Porteraville has been brought to Shenango Valley Hospital for treatment.
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Sarah Black
Porteraville
Eagles Seek State Fraternal Order Convention for New Castle
Members of New Castle Aerie No. 455 F O of E plan to bring the state convention to their city in 1917. Delegates T B Iman W W Sweet and Hugh Ward will attend the McKeesport meeting starting next Tuesday and advocate hosting duties. The effort targets thousands of visitors and 300 delegates attracted by the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
the Order
Greenwood Cemetery A Beauty Spot
Residents say Greenwood cemetery the city’s oldest burial ground has become a highlighted beauty spot after years of care. Memorial day crowds noted its enhanced landscape and management plans to further improve its scenic effects nationwide.
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Greenwood Cemetery
Veterans and Sons Say Thanks for Memorial Day Help
The Memorial day committees of the G. A. R. and Sons of Veterans thank all who lent automobiles to transport veterans on Memorial days and Mr Genkinger for the opera house use. Gratitude also goes to Miss Roberts and Prof Johns and their pupils, the Ladies of the G. A. R., and The News staff for making the day a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Long
R. N. Campbell
G. A. R. and Sons of Veterans
Genkinger
Opera House
Organized Camp S Vets Form Gilbert Camp 190
W W Stevenson of the Sons of Veterans organized Gilbert Camp No 190 at Sharon with 19 members. Officers were elected and installed by Stevenson. Marriage licenses listed include Wilson Johnston Kirkpatrick Kopiez Tomstutz Powell Anderson Lavelle Ross.
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Sons OF Veterans
W. W. Stevenson
The
Sharon
Gilbert Camp No. 190
Stevenson
Glyde G. Wilson
Neshannock Falls
Mary Y. Johnston
New Wilmington
Stanley G. Kirkpatrick
New Castle
Maggie Kay
Pittsburg
Joseph Kopiez
Loudia
Tomstutz
Clarence Lyle Powell
Jane Anderson’ Stoy
James Lavelle
Eleanora Ross
Strikes Halt Shore Line Rail Service Across Region
New London reports 600 Shore Line workers stranded as a strike halts all lines from New Haven to Westerly and north to West Thompson. Union demands include higher wages and concessions amid ongoing labor action.
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New London
Conn
Shore Line Electric Railway Co
New Haven
Westerly
R. I
Thompson, Conn
Mrs Cowles Elected President Of General Federation
Mrs. Jo sia Evans Cowles of Los Angeles was elected president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs with 1,273 votes to 424 for her opponent Mrs. Samuel Sneath of Ohio. Other officers named include First Vice President Miss Georgia A. Bacon and Second Vice President Mrs. Eugene Reilly. The treasurer post was left empty after no candidate reached required votes, with directors authorized to appoint. The convention will continue with a religious rally and a bid for the 1915 meeting to be held in New Orleans.
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Conternational News Service
New York
Josia Evans Cowles
Los Angeles
Cal
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Board of Elections
Cowles
Samuel Sneath
Tiffin, O
Georgia A. Bacon
Massachusetts
Eugene Reilly
North Carolina
Francis D. Everett
Chicago
Harry McFarland
North Dakota
W. P. Harper
Washington
GC. H. McMahon
Utah
W. B. Williams
Michigan
W. B. Young
Florida
Board of Directors
Seventh Regiment Armory
Charles FE. Jefferson
Stephen &. Wise
John L. Belfort
Louisiana
New Orleans
Pershing and Gavira Plan Conference In Mexico
General Pershing and Gen Gavira prepared for a high level talks in Colonia Dublan Mexico after arrival from Namiquipa with staff and 50 soldiers. The meeting aims to discuss joint action against bandits and troop dispositions, with no withdrawal from Mexico on the table. Gavira to stay at Pearson overnight. meeting site undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
U. S. Army
Colonia Dublan
Mex
Columbus
N. M
Jon J.pershing
Namiquipa
Gavira
Gayira
Carranza
United States
Mexico
Jen. Gavira
Pearson
Nevivo Casas Grande
Pershing
Jury Box In Orpet Case Unfilled Despite Questioning
Lake county jurors remained unselected as the pool was repeatedly reconsidered amid tension over whether a verdict would rest on circumstantial evidence. Eight jurors were sworn. prosecutors aimed to form a final panel of four, delaying the start of Will Orpet’s murder trial for Marlon Tambere.
Virginia G O P Must Settle Its Own Controversy
The Republican national committee referred contest disputes from Virginia back to the state committee for resolution. An innovation proposed by Chairman Hilles to exclude national committeemen from voting in Virginia contests was approved without protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Virginia State Committee
Hilles
Sobel Reports Primary Spending in Erie Race
Harrisburg June 1. Isador Sobel of Erie Republican candidate for congressman at large reported belated primary expenses totaling 2 140.07 with 717.45 in contributions received as the state department released accounts.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
State Department
Isador Sobel
Erie
Sobel
Germany Denies Hostile Intent Toward Americas
Berlin reports quote a German diplomat reiterating Germany’s no hostile aims toward the United States or any American nation. The chancellor’s official declaration states Germany’s policy and interest against European entanglements or territory seeks, easing fears amid Balfour’s remarks.
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International News Service
Berlin
Germany
United States
A. J. Balfour
Admiralty
Balfour
America
McKinley to Build Modern Colonial Residence on Moody Avenue
Attorney Rufus McKinley has broken ground for a handsome eight room frame house on Moody avenue. The site on recently purchased lots from Dr. Lewis is surrounded by trees and is described as one of the prettiest on the street.
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Rufus McKinley
Moody Avenue
Lewis
New Manager Takes Charge at the Ideal Lunch
Paul Marakas, longtime resident, today assumed management of the Ideal Lunch on Washington Street. He is an experienced restaurateur with extensive work in the trade across the country and Europe.
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Paul Marakas
Ideal Lunch
Washington Street
Marakas
Europe
Two Italian Cities Soon To Be Taken
Berlin reports Major Moraht estimates Italian casualties at 80 000 as Austro-Hungarian forces advance on a 38 mile front between the Adaig and Brenta valleys. Italian positions on Monte Pasubio and Soligi de Campignia hold briefly as Italian and Alpine troops withdraw to reestablish lines.
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Monte Pasubio
Formialti
Priafora
Vecenza
Verdun
Monte Conizagna
Buole Pass
Soligi de Campignia
Mantova
Taro
Roy
Sesia
Novara
Gagliari
Angona
Ivrea
Lambro
Salerno
Siena
Alpini
Berlin
Moraht
Adaig
Brenta
Gorlice
Tarnow
Galicia
Mendonon
Cadorna
Waite Confined at Sing Sing After Trial
Deputy sheriff escorted Waite to Grand Central station for the 11:07 train to Sing Sing where he will be lodged in the death house. Waite read the Bible in his cell till after midnight and wrote a note to Dr. Pryor who gave DA useful information. Waite claimed forgiveness was not necessary and received a substantial meal and a visit from his brother Frank.
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Grand Central ‘Station
Sing Sing
Waite
Pryor
Frank
Waite Sentenced to Die July 10 in New York Trial
Dr Waite faced Justice Shearn as the jury condemned him to death. Waite thanked the court and praised his prosecutor and counsel. Deputy Sheriff Burke placed the handcuffs and Waite walked away with a firm stride.
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Waite
Shearn
Walter R. Duel
Burke
Realty Transfers and German Credit Vote Report
Realty transfers list multiple residents with ward designations and small sums, including Weingartner to Mayne, Mitchell to O Connor, Tranquillo acquisitions, Reeder to Markle, Caruso to Tranquillo, Simpson to Foglobone, Liebendorfer to Kirker, Lebanon Valley Savings to Shaddick, Grannis to Palmer. A separate notice reports Germany seeking a 2.5 billion mark credit in the Reichstag and notes J H Margret obtaining a welder position at Shelby Tube Works in Hilwood.
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George T. Weingartner
Charles B. Mayne
Fourth Ward
Elizabeth M. Mitchell
John O’connor
Union
Albert Tranquillo
Teresa Tranquillo
Eighth Ward
Isaac R. Reeder
William C. Markle
Francisco Caruso
Highth Ward
Emma M. Simpson
Frank Forglone
Seventh Ward
Elizabeth Liebendorf
J. H. Margret
Division Street
Ra Shelby Tube Worka
Hilwood Ye
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George
Mr. Anderson
John Anderson
Frank Robinson
Rebecca Street
A. Ge Owrey
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Zack, Elmer
Howard Robinson
Charles Gregg
James
Lou Anderson
Mr. Sankey
John C. Sankey
Shenango Township
B. D. Mowry
Savannah M
Savannah
Matthew
William
James Sankey
Charles
John Book
Witham Conners
Shenango Valley Hospital
Bell Phone
U. S. Rice
Chas. R. Kelley Feneral
Sutton
Nion
Mam Street
Eagles
McKeesport
Veterans and Sons
Eest Prussia
Judge Nippert
Ragnit
Nippert Cname
East Prussia
Asia Wilcox
Thenny Spithman
Porbia
Arthur Dooley
Mrs. Cowles
Gen
Orpet
MATS
Hague
Alatoa
Ateam
Ora Westerndyke
Ryndant
Urittah
Virginia
McKinley
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
W. F. Dufford & CO
Edison Diamond Disc
Anna Case
the Metropolitan
Miss Case
Mr. Brothers
Reichstag
Vosische Zeitung
Paramount Comidic Trek
Marguerite Clark
Helene
Lenore
Ulrich
Paula
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