More Thievery on Capitol Job Details Surface in Hearing
WARRISBURG June 5 More sensations in the capitol probing are used today as the Investiga commission resumes public hearings. Charles F Rich the bronze expert from Tiffanys will report on the bronze fixtures paid for by the state 2 000 000 and whether the material matches specifications. Witnesses allege the bronze is overpriced and not up to standard with rumors that the state received little or no proper bronze. Other expected testimonies involve William Miller and Bons partner R B Landrett and architect F J Ostering while the audit firm report is ready but may be held to avoid aiding defendants. The bidding by Sander son and Pennsylvania Construction company for state supplies is noted but they do not participate.
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Warrisburg
Capitol
Charles F. Rich
Tiffany's
Rich
Charles Miller
Pittsburg
William Miller & Bons
R. B. Landrett
F. J. Osterling
Audit Company of
New York
Sanderson
Pennsylvania Construction Company
Public grounds board ends per unit bids for furniture and fixtures
The newly formed board of public grounds and buildings abolished per foot and per pound bidding rules for furniture and fixtures. Bids came from none of the former regular bidders, signaling a shift in procurement practices for the coming year.
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Board of Public Grounds and Buildings
New Trial Sought in Campbell Rigby Damages Suit
In Cuyahoga Wire and Fence case D Campbell Rigby seeks another trial after a prior verdict of 1659 dollars for an arm injury from shifting a belt. Plaintiff's attorney Aiken argues negligence and defective equipment. defendant Lockhart counters that Rigby knew of pulley belt condition and no negligence.
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D. Campbell Rigby
Cuyahoga
R. K. Aiken
John P. Lockhart
Rigby
Motorman Fuerndiener Faces Early Trial Over Memorial Day Wreck
In Elyria Ohio preparations begin for the early trial of Motorman Fuerndiener charged with manslaughter in the Memorial day trolley wreck that killed seven. A true bill was voted by the grand jury. Judge Washburn will not preside and will call in another judge. Fuerndiener, free on 5000 dollars bond, is expected to be called to court today as bond terms may be raised. Indictment alleges illegal speeding caused collision with the car ahead.
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Elyria
Fuerndiener
Washburn
Grand Jury
Italian Woman Seeks Arrest Over Silence in Youngstown
An Italian woman in Youngstown wants her husband arrested for his refusal to talk to her, prompting a call to authorities to intervene in the stalled relationship dispute.
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Youngstown
Hail stones walnuts size hit New Castle in severe storm
New Castle experienced a severe hail storm Tuesday evening with walnuts sized hail causing extensive damage. Windows shattered in the northern city, trees stripped, and gardens ruined while country areas suffered less, as the storm moved west to east with strong winds and heavy rain.
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New Castle
North Highland
Alarmed Over Absence of Husband Who Disappeared
Mrs. Rose Wirruch of 79 Bridge Street reports her husband John Wirruch has been missing for about six weeks after leaving home with $45 earned that day. Neighbors note domestic trouble. city aid was needed as she cares for five children. Wife sought help from Poor Director Hainer, and police inquiry continues with no new information.
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Rose Wirruch
Bridge Street
John Wirruch
Wirruch
Officers Named at Union Convention V P of Beaver Valley Presby
Beaver Valley Presbytery Young People's societies held their annual convention at the Third United Presbyterian church with 70 registered delegates, the largest attendance for such events. David Carter of Beaver was elected president, Plummer of Beaver Falls vice president, Miss Edna Gordon of the Third church New Castle secretary, and Hultz of New Brighton treasurer. Rev J Knox Montgomery of Muskingum College gave the main address. The next convention will meet in Beaver at the U P church. The Third church ladies provided hospitality and Rev J Elmer Campbell led much of the convention’s welfare efforts.
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Young People's Societies
Beaver Valley
Real estate transfers recently recorded in local counties
Milton Francis transfers land on West Lawrence avenue Kilwood to Jordan Johnston for 95 by 142 feet. Jeremiah Mack sells land in West New Castle to John F. Kennelly for 900. Robert A. Craig to John B. Moore 108 acres in Hickory township for 6000. William McCreary to Robert A. Iaan 108 acres in Hickory township for 7063. F S Gleason to John McGinnis 40 foot lot in New Wilmington for 500. Margaret M Hogg and others to William Eble 85 perches in North Beaver for 40. Charles Lenning to William Eble acres in North Beaver for 287.50. J Walter Hay to Mrs Nellie M Fletcher 40 by 120 feet on Littleton avenue for 355. Ira K Alford to J C Allen lot in Fourth ward for 100. Clara M Campbell to Sarah E Campbell 37 by 119 lot on Beatty avenue for 1. Irene I H Stritmater to Franki Mackey property in Second ward for 1. Peter Brun to John P Brun Perry township for 1. Joseph Robino to Francesco Napoli tano Ellwood for 1700. Margaret A McGracken to William H Rodgers Second ward for 1. John W Alexander to Roy E Alexander Perry township for 220. Isaac Kirk to Charles J Clark Fourth ward for 1000. Selina Hall to Isabella Knowles Shenango township for 600. Charles Staff to Nicholas Sprinker Wampum for 1800. George Wylam to Eliza Wylam for 1. John W Byers to Esther Riblett New Wilmington for 1270.
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Milton
Francis
Jordan Johnston
West Lawrence Avenue
Kilwood
Jeremiah Mack
John F. Pr. Kennelly
West New Castle
Robert A. Craig
John B. Moore
Hickory Township
William McCreary
Robert A. Iaan
F. S. Gleason
John McGinnis
New Wilmington
Margaret
Beatty Avenue
Irene I. H. Stritmater
Franki. Mackey
Second Ward
Peter Brun
John P. Brun
Perry Township
Joseph Robino
Francesco Napolitano
Ellwood
Margaret A. McGracken
William H. Rodgers
John W. Alexander
Roy E. Alexander
Isaac Kirk
Charles J. Clark
Selina Hall
Isabella Knowles
Shenango Township
Charles Staff
Nicholas Sprinker
Wampum
George Wylam
Eliza Wylam
John W. Byers
Esther Riblett
Candidates Must File An Account For Nomination
The accounts of all candidates for nomination at the late primary must be filed with the clerk of courts before Saturday evening, June 15. Some have stated their expense accounts stay within the $50 limit and need not be itemized. The law’s 15 day limit expires on June 16, creating doubt whether the following day is legal. candidates are advised to file by June 14.
Fifth Annual Banquet of the Men’s Club at Mahoningtown Presbyterian
The fifth annual banquet of the Men’s club of the Mahoningtown Presbyterian church will be held Thursday evening in the church dining room. Ladies will be guests of honor and an elaborate banquet has been planned. Toasts will be given and an enjoyable evening anticipated. Committee: J. D. Smith, L. C. Grassel, and E. A. Wilson.
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Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church
J. D. Smith
L. C. Grassel
I E. A. Wilson
Old Deed Recorded for 400 Acres in Lawrence County
An 1818 deed from the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Mary Bedford and others records 400 acres in Shenango township now in Lawrence county. Dr. Peter Mowry and James Patterson, trustees for Nathaniel Bedford’s heirs, note payment by John Wright and Vanfleet settlement as triggers. Boundary dates March 16, 1795 and warrant March 18, 1794. Land near New Bedford. Deed filed to perfect title for three village lots sold by Joseph P. Sheriff to Olive Vanfleet for 2200 dollars, each 50 feet frontage.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Mary Bedford
Peter Mowry
James Patterson
Nathaniel Bedford
Richard Vanfleet
Court House
Shenangoo Township
Mercer County
Lawrence County
John Wright
New Bedford
Joseph P. Sheriff
Olive Vanfleet
Douds Sues Shannon Over Commission Award
S Y Douds sued G Logan Shannon and wife of Ellwood City for a commission on a property sale. Judge Porter presided as J Norman Martin for the plaintiff and Wylie McCaslin for the defense argued Tuesday. Douds won a $100 verdict for the commission. Shannon objected to payment and a new trial motion was discussed. Buchanan v Johnston for a new trial was continued.
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S. Y. Douds
G. Logan Shannon
Ellwood City
Porter
J. Norman Martin
Wylie McCaslin
Douds
Shannon
S. M. Buchanan
J. C. M. Johnston
Prof Miller Now Supt of Sharon Buhl Club
Prof H Miller, formerly principal of New Castle high school, has taken over management of the F H Buhl club at Sharon. He replaces Wm Marquard who resigned. Miller aims to double membership to about 1500 during the year.
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Miller
Sharon Buhl Club
8. H. Miller
New Castle High School
F. H. Buhl
Sharon
Wm. Marquard
Jury in Eddy Case Fails to Reach Verdict in Youngstown
The jury in the Eddy case at Youngstown reported at 9 30 Tuesday night that there was a total disagreement, drawing significant public attention to the proceedings.
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Eddy
Youngstown
The Mask of Health and Mio na Stomach Tablets
In New Castle many people misjudge health with indigestion as the main issue. Mio na stomach tablets claim to strengthen digestive organs and prevent distress, offering a money back guarantee from Geo. W. Clutton if it does not cure.
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New Castle
Geo. W. Clutton
Miona
Unclear financial statement fragment from a Scripta era ledger
A fragmentary balance sheet shows assets and liabilities with figures such as 2 945 256 57 and 357 319 10, including Real Estate 150 000 and Due from rate 30 000.00. It lists Capital Stock and Deposits among liabilities, but the text is incomplete and hard to interpret.
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Ara E
Poi
U. T'r
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Union Convention
V.P
B.V. Presby
Brown
Hamilton
Mask OF Health
D. A. Bollard
A. S. McCulloch & CO
Pittsburg Street
Lawrence Savings & Trust Company
New Castle, Pa
Cis
Viavi Office
Morehead Block
North Mill St
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