Bigelow to Add State Highways in Eastern County
State Highway Commissioner Bigelow plans to take over the New Castle to Rose Point road and make it a state highway under the Sproul bill. Other county roads may follow as part of a $40,000,000 bond funded push to standardize and connect county seats.
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Bigelow
New Castle
Rose Point
Sproul
Butler
Lawrenceounty
Lawrece County
Mercer
Beaver
Allegheny County
Lawrence
May Arrests Reported 117 by City Police
During May the city police made 117 arrests most for minor offenses. The report notes a high number of minor case initiations and outlines the month’s policing outcome for public records.
Opera House Owner Files Complaint At School Board Meeting
School board president reports a complaint from Jacob Genkinger owner of the opera house. He alleges the auditorium at the High school is used for entertainments such as a coming kermess. The issue goes to the special high school committee for study. The board says the auditorium has only been used for school entertainments and the kermess would cost too much. Janitors receive 2.25 per day during summer and Mr Parker is re elected foreman.
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Phillips
Jacob Genkinger
Genkinger
Parker
Eastbrook Man Killed by Pennsylvanian Train
James F. Black of Eastbrook station was struck by a Pennsylvania train around 8:30 Sunday morning near the Dilworth Paper plant where he worked. He died shortly after arrival in the city from severe injuries including a broken left leg and facial trauma. He was 52, survived by his wife and six children. funeral set for 2:30 Tuesday at Graceland chapel.
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James F. Black
Eastbrook
Pennsylvania
Dilworth Paper Company
Offutt
Black
Eastbrook Station
James
Elmer
Marian
Edna
Warren
Clarence Black
Graceland Chapel
Ward Constable Pushes Unpaved Street Repairs
Constable W. W. Shaffer of the Seventh ward said he would report to the court on the day’s constable reports about several Seventh ward streets. He urged removal of stones from the unpaved thoroughfares.
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W. 3. Shaffer
Seventh Ward
Gary System to be Installed in New Castle School
At a Saturday school board meeting a committee was named to contact Supt Wirt of Gary Indiana with a plan to bring his system to New Castle. If no opposition arises the Gary system will be tested next term in one school with Superintendent Wirt to oversee the change.
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Gary
New Castle
Wirt
Ind
Newcastle
Idh
Zahniser
Pythian Outing Set For August Picnic At Cascade Park
Preliminary arrangements made at Alderman Ranney’s office outline the Pythian Outing association picnic to be held at Cascade park on Thursday in August. Officers include President David Morton Ellwood City and Vice President J J Dean New Castle with Joseph Ligoe as treasurer and C W Ranney secretary. Committees: Arrangements Rice Dean Clappe amusements Chambers Snyder Dean and Miss Dresher prizes Clappe Snyder Ligoe and Miss Dresher transportation Dean and Clappe.
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Pythian Outing Association
GC. W. Ranney
Cascade Park
Knights
Pythian
David Morton
Ellwood City
J. J. Dean
New Castle
Joseph Ligoe
C. W. Ranney
Rice
Dean
Clappe
Chambers
Snyder
Battle for Ohio Delegates at Republican Convention
In Columbus on June 3 the Taft and Roosevelt camps claim strong delegate support as both parties anticipate a finish fight at the state convention. Leaders expect six at large to the national convention with votes split near 410 to 420 for Roosevelt and Taft respectively, and a recess date set for late June or early July to name a state ticket.
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Columbus
Taft
Roosevelt
Walter F. Brown
L. C. Laylin
Brown
Laylin
New State Central Committee
Burton
A. S. Vorys
Warren G. Harding
C. P. Taft
H. M. Daugherty
James R. Garfield
D. Meade Massie
Substitute Castor Oil For Olive Oil In Kitchen Debate
A note in the periodical discusses using castor oil as a substitute for olive oil amid a hotel related struggle. The item cites practical kitchen guidance and a broader discussion of supply concerns impacting meals.
Hotel Workers Strike Turmoil Tells of Food Sabotage Fears
Union officials deny sabotage reports as 8000 of 52000 hotel workers strike across 225 New York hotels. Protests hurt business while private detectives watch food supplies after a castor oil substitution scare. Washington notes wage demands with ultimatums to proprietors set for delivery tomorrow.
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United Press
New York
State Commissioner of Labor
Brooklyn
Washington
New York Restaurants, Members of the Hotel Workers’ Union
Seven Shot in Mass Strike Riot
A clash in Clinton Massachusetts left four women and three men shot as about 300 textile strikers faced 40 policemen who charged the crowd near Our Lady of the Rosary church yard. Two women feared dead and several officers injured as bricks and stones rained down.
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Unitd
Clinton
Mass
Our Lady of the Rosary
Cameron
Chestnut Streets
Church Yard
Objection to Vacating the Narrows Road voiced by brewing firm
Strenuous opposition to vacating the Narrows near the black bridge was raised by the New Castle Brewing Company at a viewers meeting. Witnesses argued the road’s removal would devalue property, with road supervisors citing danger from the bridge opening on Pennsylvania tracks.
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Narrows
Black Bridge
H. A. Wilkison
J. R. Ralph
F. R. Woods
New Castle Brewing Company
Brewing Company
John Travers
Adolph Roth
W. S. Mears
Charles Mayne
Pete Travers
French and Robinson
Union Township
Pennsylvania
James N. Fallis
Joseph Hannon
Fallis
Hannon
Atlantic Avenue
Curb Auto Speed Warns City Police Promise Arrests
The mayor warns that persistent auto speeding will trigger arrests and stricter measures. Two children were struck on the Westside and another nearly run down on Croton Avenue hill near the school. Speeding violations along Croton Avenue hill will be watched to enforce the 12 mph limit.
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Croton Avenue
New Castle Man Helps Fight Sandy Lake Fire
Charles Huff of Union township assisted in extinguishing a major blaze at Sandy Lake Saturday that destroyed two blocks of the business district and threatened the village. A bucket brigade formed but could not stop the spread before Franklin sent its fire engine 23 miles away, aided by a sidetracked Pennsylvania engine and flat car for a rapid load.
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Charles Huff
Union Township
Sandy
Huff
Woru
Franklin
Sandy Lake
Pennsylvania
Medals Awarded at Independent Order B n a i Brith Sunday School
The Sunday school closing exercises of the Independent Order B nas B ririth were held at Knights of Pythias hall. Principal address by Mark Rabonvitz. Gold medals donated by Mrs. M Feuchtwanger awarded to Harry Frank Amelia Koslofsky Meyer Frank Bessie Rosenblum Rose Rosenblum Mamie Marlin for punctuality and attendance.
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Independent Order
B'nai B'rith
Knights of Pythias Hall
Mark Rabonvitz
Andrews Enters Ice Cream Business in Lawrence County
Charles H. Andrews of Court Street, former prothonotary, has bought a part interest in E. L. English, a noted North Walnut Street ice cream manufacturer. Andrews began his duties in the establishment this morning.
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Charles H. Andrews
Court Street
Lawrence County
E. L. English
North Walnut Street
Andrews
Death notices for James F. Black and others in Beaver and Farrell
Death records list James F. Black age 52 of Eastbrook and others including Mrs. Thomas Taylor 69 of 112 Ss Beaver Street, Dr. Bert K. Van Naten of Farrell, Thomas H. Humphrey 35 of 105 Fulton Street rear, and Thomas D. McConnell 57 of Prospect.
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James F. Black
Eastbrook
Thomas Taylor
Beaver Street
Bert K. van Naten
Farrell
Thomas H. Humphrey
Fulton Street
Thomas D. McConnell
Prospect
Humane officer sought amid horse abuse report
A Shenango Township farmer searched in the city for a humane officer but was told none has been appointed or serving in years. He reported a case of horse abuse on a local farm where a team was used until the animals could barely stand to plow.
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Shenango Township
Mrs Beisel Sails to Encampment with Ladies of Grand Army
Mrs Benjamin Beisel of Wallace avenue departed today to represent the Ladies of the Grand Army at the Encampment, signaling her active role in the group and its civic duties.
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Benjamin Beisel
Wallace Avenue
The
Grand Army
Three Injured In Auto Crash Near Kane Pa
Three men were injured when a car owned by Fred Backus of Smethport went off a steep embankment one mile west of Kane. Driver Meek lost control on a sharp turn at about 30 miles per hour and the vehicle tipped, throwing Frank Scott Harry Richardson and James Jacobson to the ground. They were taken to Kane Summit Hospital. The car was badly damaged.
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Dwinnell
Worcester County
Worcester
Fitchburg
Cork
Clinton
Wallace
Fitzgerald
Kane
Fred Backus
Smethport
Frank Scott
Harry Richardson
James Jacobson
Kane Summit Hospital
Meek
Voters Urged to Register Ahead of Fall Election
All citizens not yet registered for the fall election should visit assessors in their ward immediately. Many have lost voting rights by moving between wards and must update registration to vote.
Quartet jailed on gambling charges postrelease payment
A quartet arrested on gambling charges paid $32 into the city treasury this morning to secure their release after spending the night in the city lockup. They were arrested in the old Yellow Dog building on Long Avenue and identified as Frank MacCluskey, Stanley Barron, Frank Wholskie and Tony Chaskelsey. Each was fined $5 and costs totaling $8, all paid in full.
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Long Avenue
Frank MacCluskey
Stanley Barron
Frank Wholskie
Tony Chaskelsey
Native Strawberries Arrive as Market Sees Abundant Crop
Early home grown berries are entering markets with plentiful supply. The season’s peak comes by late next week, and locals report prices as low as ten cents per quart.
Street Committee Meeting Tonight At City Council
Street committee of councils will meet this evening to consider important measures. A parallel fire committee meeting Thursday will discuss purchasing auto fire apparatus.
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Street Committee of Councils
Fire Committee of Councils
Phillips elected school tax collector at special board meeting
Charles A. Phillips won the election for collector of school taxes over Charles C. Duff by a 5 to 3 vote at a school board special meeting. Supporters argued Duff, also city treasurer, had too much to manage and cited exonerations totaling more than 4000 dollars, including 2400 dollars in personal tax. After settlements on several years taxes, the selection proceeded.
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Charles A. Phillips
Chas. C. Duff
Mr. Phillips
Phillips
Duff
School board nomination and first ballot results
Mr Zahnizer nominated Mr Duff and Mr Griffth nominated Mr Phil lips. The latter was elected on the first ballot and the vote was as follows: For Duff Zahnizer Kirk and Warner. For Phillips Phillips Middleton Saddler Griffith and Yates. Mr Rhodes unable to attend due to sickness. Phillips will take office July 1 beginning the fiscal year. Continued on Page Ten.
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Zahnizer
Duff
Griffth
Phillips
Kirk
Warner
Middleton
Saddler
Griffith
Yates
Rhodes
Baccalaureate Sermon and Service Please All
The 1912 New Castle High School class heard Rev. Philip Y. Pendleton preach at the crowded auditorium. The First Christian church minister spoke on youth and faith from Ecclesiastes while the church choir directed by J. William Filson sang. Prin cipal G. A. Dickson led the seniors in cap and gown to reserved seats as Elizabeth Harvard and Filson offered solos.
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New Castle High School
Philip Y. Pendleton
First Christian Church
J. William Filson
G. A. Dickson
Pendleton
Ecclesiastes
Elizabeth Harvard
Sidewalk bicycle riders cited by police in Mahoningtown
Two Mahoningtown boys were stopped on Montgomery avenue by a policeman for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk contrary to law. They appeared before the mayor but did not appear today and an officer was sent to bring them in. The police plan to end sidewalk bicycle speedways.
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Mahoningtown
Montgomery Avenue
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