Traction Conference on East Side Extension in City
City officials and railway executives convene at the city building to resolve differences over East side streetcar extension from the current terminus to the city line and the widening of South Mill street. Key topics include Washington street extension, turnouts, and a loop on the public square. A marriage license was issued in Butler for Adeline Brown and Orville Yager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traction
City
East Side
N. Crawford
Mahoning and Shenango Valley Railway Company
Paul
New Castle
Councilmanic
Washington Street
Beighley
Fourth Ward
Traction Company
South Mill Street
Everal
Public Square
Butler
Adeline Brown
Orville Yager
Cincinnati
Bond Forfeiture Challenge In John White Case
Attorney Charles H. Young to file a petition next week asking the court to remit the $500 bond posted for Rev. C. S. Brooks and Robert H. Wyrie in the John White embezzlement case. The bond was forfeited after White appeared in court and a continuance was sought, with bondsmen claiming they were released from liability once White was produced in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Young
Rev. C. S. Brooks
Robert H. Wyrie
John White
White
American Cash Register Company
J. M. Huddleston
Brooks and Wylie
Commonwealth
Government supervision of steel trusts urged by Gary
Elbert H. Gary told the Stanley committee that absolute government control and publicity of big corporations is necessary. He said prices should be set by authorities and that reporting of costs and production should be required. Gary cited Sherman law limits and favored government price guidance for major firms.
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United Press
Washington
Elbert H. Gary
The
Steel Trust
Stanley
Gary
American Steel & Iron Institute
American & Steel Institute
Brussels
School Children’s Outing at Cascade Park Saturday
The annual outing for city school children at Cascade park features two morning and afternoon ball games between four public schools. West Side vs Oak Street at 10:30, Central vs St. Mary’s at 3 pm. Amusements at the park are free to children, courtesy of park and street car management.
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Cascade Park
West Side
Oak Street
Central
St. Mary's
Jack Rowan Watches Giant New Castle Game
Jack Rowan, Philadelphia National League pitcher, spent Thursday at his New Castle home and attended the Giant New Castle game in the afternoon. He has faced the Giant lineup this year and was among the few National League twirlers to beat Christy in prior battles.
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Jack Rowan
Philadelphia
New Castle
Rowan
Christy
Democrats in Congress Debate Wool Tax Motives
W J Bryan denounces the Democratic caucus on the wool schedule arguing the tax is not for revenue and highlights options like taxes on raw silk or rubber. He says the move hinges on protection for wool growers and questions public gullibility and honesty of the party.
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United Press
Qinneapolis
Minn
Congress
W. J. Bryan
New Castle and Beaver Street Railway Charter Sought
An application will be made to Governor Toner on Friday June 23 for a charter of the New Castle and Beaver Street Railway company. Backers include J. S. Herron J. F. Hayes F. J. Lobert E B A Morton and Charles Pederson. Right of way secured from Beaver county line to Mahoningtown New Castle city limits.
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Toner
New Castle
Attending Rochester Wedding of Woodworth and Roberts
Attorney and Mrs. W H Falls will travel to Rochester New York to attend the wedding of Miss Helen Woodworth and Walter Roberts. A reception will follow at the bride elects parents home. Woodworth was maid of honor at a Falls Woodworth wedding years ago.
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W. H. Falls
North
Mercer Street
Rochester
N. Y
Frank Woodworth
Helen Woodworth
Walter Roberts
Woodworth
Three Killed In Auto Accident In Harrisburg
An early morning crash on Mulberry street viaduct killed C. A. Sefton prominent Harrisburg carriage maker William R Harrar and Mrs Robert W Dunlop injuring Laura M Neilson from New Bloomfield who was hospitalized.
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Harrisburg
C. A. Sefton
Mulberry Street
Mr. Sefton
William R. Harrar
Harrar & Chamberlain
Robert W. Dunlop
Dr Russell Addresses Beaver Falls High School Commencement
The Beaver Falls High School held its annual commencement in the Carnegie library auditorium. Rev Dr R M Russell president of Westminster College delivered the address, with essays read by Grace Kent and Gladys Elliott. The 31 graduates celebrated the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Falls
Delaboni Held for June Court on Liquor Charge
Louie Delaboni was arrested for selling liquor without a license. He faced Alder man Cooper and was committed to jail in default of $500 bail for the June term. County Detective J. H. Breen arrested Delaboni after disguising himself and buying beer from him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Delaboni
Alderman Cooper
Delaponi
J. H. Breen
Breen
Delaboni
Personal Workers Hold Big Meetings Tonight and Tomorrow
Mass meetings will be held by the personal workers in the Airdome on Neshannock avenue tonight and tomorrow night at 7 45. Rev Bateman of Youngstown will lead Saturday’s meeting and Rev Jenny of Butler, formerly of Sharon, will lead this evening.
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Airdome
Neshannock Avenue
Bateman
Youngstown
Jenney
Butler
Sharon
Death notices for Mrs D L Aiken and Oliver P Cunningham
Two brief death notices list Mrs D L Aiken aged 49 of Butler and Oliver P Cunningham aged 71 of Chewton. No further details provided.
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D. L. Aiken
Butler
Oliver P- Cunningham
Chewton
Milk Condition to Be Public Report
Food Inspector Dr E Hunter Perry completes examination of milk samples citywide. Once report is finished it will be made public.
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E. Hunter Perry
Madero Begins Triumph Journey Amid El Paso Cheers
In El Paso crowds of about 5,000 greet Francisco I. Madero Jr as he starts his journey from Juarez to Mexico City. The party travels through the United States with a cautious route, guarded by troops, amid fear of harm and political unrest back home in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Francisco I. Madero, Jr
Pretorio Diaz
Juarez
Mexico
Madero
Taft
Diaz
United States
Eagle Pass
Republican County Committee Meets To Plan City Campaign
The Republican County committee will meet Tuesday evening at county chair Charles H. Youngs office to discuss city organization for the upcoming municipal campaign. The group plans appointing precinct captains to mobilize votes for Republican candidates though no mayoral candidates have announced despite a $2000 salary. The party aims to field a strong candidate as partisan politics enters the city race for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Committee
Charles H. Young
Republican Organization
Beekman Winthrop Foresees Navy Roles in Future War
At Annapolis on June 2 Assistant Secretary of the Navy Beekman Winthrop told the U S Naval Academy graduating class that most graduates will face about 49 years of active service and that wars are likely to occur again though arbitration efforts may help. He warned that sea battles will likely decide any future conflicts and that U S naval control makes invasion unlikely. He distributed the diplomas.
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United Press
Annapolis
Beekman Winthrop
U. S. Naval Academy
United States
Winthrop
Butler Preacher Speaks Tonight at Airdome
Rev Chainey of Butler will speak at evangelistic meetings at the Airdome on Neshannock avenue this evening. Rev Batton of Youngstown will be here. Attendees are asked to bring the red singing books used in the Sunday campaign.
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Chainey
Butler
Airdome
Neshannock Avenue
Batton
Youngstown
New Fireman at Second Ward Dept
Clarence Weir is now a city fireman at the Highland avenue department succeeding Frank Falls whose resignation takes effect June 1.
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Second WO
Clarence Weir
Highland Avenue
Frank Falls
End of School Term Brings Vacations and Com mencement
The city schools close for summer with 5000 pupils enjoying vacation. High school commencement marks many graduates leaving school days behind. Teachers plan trips as the old high school on East Street will be remodeled for eighth graders and the new building ready for use.
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East Street
Mysterious Shooting On The North Hill
Residents near Wallace Avenue were awakened shortly after 1 AM by several revolver shots five or six reported with no police report or discovered motive. Investigators have not identified a cause and consider it possibly an attempt to frighten a burglar.
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North Hill
Wallace Avenue
Returns Home After Ear Operation For Thelma Camblin
Thelma Camblin of Mt. Jackson left Shenango Valley hospital after an ear operation to restore hearing. She had been trampled about the head by a horse and lost hearing in one ear. The procedure occurred recently and its success cannot yet be judged. The girl is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Camblin.
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Thelma Camblin
Mt. Jackson
Shenango Valley Hospital
Bert Camblin
Ground broken for new business block at mill street corner
Ground was broken this morning for a new business block to be built by 8. S. Hamilton at the corner of North Mill and North streets. Hamilton and family have moved to the R. K. Aiken residence nearby, which will be torn down to clear the site.
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8. S. Hamilton
North Mill
North Streets
Ellwood man found dead in Chewton home at 71
Oliver P. Cunningham of Ellwood, long plus resident of Wampum area, was found dead Friday morning in a Chewton house he owned. The coroner ruled heart trouble as the cause. Survived by son Audley and daughter Jennie Eckles, with brother Benjamin Cunningham. Funeral plans await announcement.
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Oliver P. Cunningham
Ellwood
Wampum
Chewton
Mr. Cunningham
Crate Hennon
Church
Odd Fellows
Audley
Jennie Eckles
Benjamin Cunningham
Milton High School Pitcher Sets 18 Strikeout Record
Helen Considine, a senior at Milton High School, struck out 18 freshmen in a seniors versus freshmen game. Spectators cheered the curves and hailed her as heroine for breaking the inter scholastic strikeout record.
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United Press
Boston
Mass
Helen Considine
Milton High School
Considine
Rose Point Limestone Co. Plans Opened Quarry and Rail Spur
In Allegheny near Rose Point the Rose Point Limestone Co. formed to develop limestone land once optioned by Rhodes Norris and Gunter. A Western Allegheny railroad switch will extend about a mile to the property, with early shipping plans for limestone and possible future cement or lime kiln. Ruins of the Willie Roy furnace stack remain near the Rose Point bridge.
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Rose Point
Chas. Rhodes
Ed Norris
M. J. Gunter
William Bowder
Wilson Keirs
McKane
Kate Fisher
Thomas Aiken
Rose Point Limestone Co
Western Allegheny Railroad
Willie Roy
Lawrence County
Rose Point Bridge
Paul Dufford Accidentally Shot Near Paper Mill Narrows
Paul Dufford of Wallace avenue sustained a bullet wound to his right leg in an accidental discharge of a small revolver near the Narrows by the paper mill yesterday afternoon. Companions aided him home, a physician was summoned, and an x ray located the bullet. the injury is not believed serious.
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Paul Dufford
Wallace Avenue
Shenango Valley Hospital
Dufford
Narrows
Reward Offered In Sharon Case
New Castle police report a $100 reward for the return of goods stolen from Fischer's jewelry store in Sharon on Wednesday night or for information leading to their recovery.
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New Castle
Fischer
Sharon
Too Many Cats Spark Divorce Case in Lowell
In Lowell Massachusetts on June 2 Edgar R Taylor a former ocean steamer captain sues for divorce after his wife refused to part with 14 Angora cats kept in the kitchen. He cites quarrels over the pets as the cause of marital breakdown and separations are sought.
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Lowell
Mass
Edgar R. Taylor
Ocean Steamer
Chicago Woman Solves Vexed Servant Problem
Chicago social leader Mrs D Harry Hammer proposes solving domestic helper issues by specialization with separate workers for polishing, cleaning, floors, and rugs. She argues servants deserve more home privileges and flexible hours, suggesting concise limits on keeping staff.
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Chicago
United Press
D. Harry Hammer
S¢ Vanis
Cough syrup fatal to three year old in Butler
Three year old Anna Grace Moser daughter of Mr and Mrs Grace Moser of Butler died at Butler County General Hospital after drinking cough medicine found at home. The incident occurred yesterday and the girl succumbed several hours after ingesting the bottle’s contents.
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Anna Grace
Grace Moser
Butler
Butler County General Hospital
Doctor called away by mother's illness
Dr. P. J. Bryce of North Jefferson street has been summoned to Oneida due to his mother’s serious injury. No details of the accident were provided in the message.
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P. J. Bryce
North Jefferson Street
Oneida
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Beaver and New Castle Railway Co
Governor
Rochester, N. Y
DR. Russell
Mexico City
Mex
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Carnavaca
Xochimilco
Secretary of Navy
Charles E. Vreeland
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Chewick
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