Gas Charters at Risk in City Power Struggle
The piece argues municipal authorities should revoke public service charters failing to satisfy residents. It highlights New Castle, Pittsburgh, and other towns where gas firms provide poor service and high rates. Local leaders and the mayor are urged to pursue legal reforms to curb monopolies and empower citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo- Welter Gardner
Wil
Thrush
Miteburg
Meiensparl
Thay
Inter' Festa
Yublle
Ney Castle
Pittshire
Philadelphia
Philadelping
Ura
New Castle
Pitas
Guthtia
Covella
Gardner
Ala Plewburgia
Lotie
Lanach
Chey
VE Gardner
Plain YAR Ast Bearing and Nesting Burne Controversy
Ambiguous report centers on Ast Bearing, weights, and serials amid a local controversy. Critics assail charges as overblown while Sanderson faces questions of complicity in a broader case linked to a public matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larhey
Sani
Sanderson
Pennsylvania Officials Seek Strict Punishment for Corruption
A fragment protests corruption by political figures and urges swift, public penalties. It argues that oath violations and permitting theft harm the state, the people, and the Republican party, demanding accountability for those who betrayed trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie
Banterson
Jone Sanerson
Inston
Senderson
Republican Party of
Pennsylvania
Primaries Reported Misthanks and Mixed Voter Attitudes
Fragmentary report from New Castle and Lawrnie discusses primary testing and uniform ballots. It notes low turnout, confusion over party labels, and mixed opinions on voting patterns amid Democratic and Republican participation. Many poll workers observed regular voters sticking to familiar brands, but not committing to a single party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Lawronie
Bomierats
Anauy
Vnte
Stepublica
Bow
Tom Ole LO
Vassar Commencement Echoes On Facing Graduation Costs
The report from Vassar details commencement reflections and student concerns about expenses and burdens on graduates. It notes perceived pressures to conform to flashy postgrad standards and the competing pull of practicality versus prestige.
Registration drive prompts debate at Verona university campus
A disjointed OCR item describes a registration effort at Verona University with references to Nas Lawenvernitity and West Piso. It mentions suburban subtexts and a suburban relocation theme, implying population matters and civic involvement. The text remains unclear on precise actions or outcomes but signals organizational activity.
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Verona
Phe Suate Poplinety Wat
Miechin Ito
Hilsyite
West
Devkiba
Orien
Fragmented cryptic note on a property proposal and past vote
A garbled excerpt recounts a property proposal raised six years ago, the involvement of an official or group, and a reference to a past vote. It mentions a foreign count and a bond, with an unclear financial figure and a later offer or action still unresolved.
City debated vote on women suffrage in New Castle
A local council committee discussed granting women the right to vote. The move followed lengthy debate with supporters urging reform and opponents raising concerns about propriety. The majority favored allowing women to vote, with objections noted but the measure approved for final action. The outcome will be watched with interest.
Memorial for Battle Battery Honored in Lawrence County
Descendants and friends of Jess Urave memorialize the Watery Battery with a proposed $6,000 monument to replace a $1,000 shaft. Rev. Albert Joseph McGartney supports a community gathering and wider tribute on the unit’s anniversary, June 8. Veterans and citizens are urged to back the plan to honor a storied local battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Urave
Halen
Ermbiry
Daltery Uhat
Mi Jackson
Will
Albert Joseph McGartney
Phe
McCart
Jackson
Aidike
Taovrence
Walcome
Lalbax
Real Danger Report on Local Anarchist Threats and Mobs
A fragmented account warns of a purported anarchist menace in Lawrence county. The piece claims a wave of violence and mobs targets native interests while blaming foreign elements and police inaction for worsening the threat. It cites widespread fear and calls for strong public action.
Poised patent remedy linked to river town clinic
A fragmented advertorial notes a patent medicine claim from Holister's Rocky Mountain line, touting blood purification and digestive benefits. It mentions Wallace's Drug Store and local medical facilities, with garbled references to an operation and a Liberty street angler, indicating an obscure 19th or early 20th century sale notice.
Still Searching for Olive Jacobs Body in Shenango River
Rescue crews continue the search for Olive Jacobs who ended her life in Shenango River. Despite constant efforts and a widening search from Jackson Center to Mahoningtown, no sign of the missing woman has been found. Relatives lament the stalled effort as the river’s level drops complicating the mission. Authorities note Jacobs had a history of illness and despondency after a severe fever, with no clear motive emerging.
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Olive Jacobs
Waters of Shenango
Shenango
EL. Eller
Jackson Center
Oflcer John Hake
Creek
Here
Mahoningtown
Memday
Leattle
Tme
Miss Jacobs
Pletsburg
Filer
Knin
Neshannock
Chicago man buys coal lands in Pulaski and Mahoning townships
D C Palmeter of Chicago pays 9125 for valuable coal lands in Pulaski and Mahoning townships. Adjacent to 150 acres he already owns these holdings aim to open and develop coal deposits and gain possession of surrounding acres. Palmeter blocks Youngstown Iron and Steel efforts, while local rivals eye Walker land. sale precedent hints at future value growth and development plans.
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D. C. Palmeter
Chicago
Pulaski & Mahoning
Jicob Stambaugh
Youngstown
Walkee Lind
Wallace
Sich & Muys
Quiet Wedding for Flora Gstlev at Elbrood Cis
A quiet wedding was held at the home of Mr and Mrs C G Allen of Elbrood Cis uniting Flora Gstlev and Elmer Hazen. The ceremony was performed by G Margen Davis, pastor of a Baptist church, with only immediate family present. A wedding supper followed and guests praised the couple's simple, dignified ceremony and attire. The bride is related to Osgood Haron of Bilwood City and will reside in the city.
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C. G Allen
Elbrood Cis
Flora Gstlev
Elmer Hazen
O'Vine
Homder
G. Margen Davis
Healy
Ma Hawn
Osgood Haron
Bliwood City
Frankford Stel
Lappy
Hazel Ded
Slaven
Ill With Appendicitis In North Gea Ve Township
Mrs B A Gleghorn of North Gea Ve township has been a patient for a month with appendicitis and is recovering. Doctors reported no operation was required.
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B. A. Gleghorn
North Geavet
Will of 1790 Virginia slaveholding land bequest revealed
The article recounts G Robington possessing the will of his ancestor David Carlisle dated September 21 1790 in Washington County Virginia. It details land forged warrants with Thomas Durkan and Jancor Hamilton and bequests of slaves including Pompey Dinah Calo and Jerry to his wife Jean Carlisle and others to daughters Charlotte and Mary Anderson and grandson Jean Anderson, with executrix Jean Carlisle.
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G. Robington
David Carlysle
Wakhngton
Hobingson
Mary Anderson
Robingson
Anderson
Jean Carter
Charles, Carter
John Robingson
Robings
Bedford County
Pennsylvania
Thomas Durkan
Jancor Mamilton, Esq
Gurisie
Hamilton
Wiesat Durkan
Hamilton Agil
Jean Carlisle
Charlotte Adil
Bob William
Pompey
Dinah
Calo
Jerry
Jean Anderson
Charlotte Cartigin
William Carlisle
Joan Carlisle
Nis
Richard Craven Wright Dies at Home in Taylor Township
Richard Craven Wright, long time Taylor Township resident, died peacefully Sunday morning at 7 in his home after months of illness. He had lived in the same house for many years and enjoyed a birthday on April 4, born in New Castle, Delaware, son of Isaac Wright.
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Taylor Township
Richard Craven Wright
Mr. Wright
New Castyy del
Isaec
Wrightman Dies After Long Life in Taylor Township
The obituary notes Sarah Craven Wright aged 43 years, a lifelong resident of Taylor Township with eight years in New Castle, Del. He married Altaira Reinkink in 1852 and leaves three children John, Sara Elin Breehker, and My EL Wright. A member of Savannah M. B. church and Lodge of the Craft, his funeral is set for Thursday at 2 pm with services at the residence and cemetery preparations on South Mall Street.
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Sarah Craven Wright
Uqade
Richard Creveil
Pedr Neva
New Castle
Del
Tha Reby
Agul
Taylor
Mirrings
Altaira Reinkink
Frederig
Mary Reduhoki
Weat
Denly
Dangster
Weileh
Efster Nave
Savannah
M. B
Craft
NoMsi
By & Aqm
Jacques
Hiehard
Turner
South Mall
WAVID
Carlisle
Child Burned On Hot Stove In Mahoning Street
A five year old girl, Mira Reese, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Reese, suffered severe facial and shoulder burns when she fell onto a red hot stove in the Hilchen area. The child was left briefly with her mother away and was found screaming by the parent upon return. Medical staff reported deep burns and uncertain recovery prospects.
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Ani
Euna
Frank Reese
Mahoningavonte
Illing
Hilchen
Mira Reese
W Allen Engaged At Bufford's Store and County Sunday School Convention
W Allen is engaged at Bufford's Furniture Store on Pittsburg Street. Alter IK is an experienced insurance man. Lawrence County Sunday School convention opens at Plaingrove Presbyterian Church with sessions at 9:20 AM and 7:40 PM. Featured speakers include Miss Ermind C. Lincoln and Rev. Charles F. Irwin. Delegates from New Castle will travel by wagon to attend.
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Forsupriy i Pierineria
McNabb and Rawdey Purnfitur c
Ely
Ana Avlesninn We Dufford
Firniture
Pittsburg
Alter IK
Bs Paynilar
New Castle
Tutfori
Amd Allén
Lawrensy
Plaingrove Presbyterian
Ermind C. Lincoln
Charles F. Irwin
State Agaociation
la Wj Halnet
Norristown
Ality Y
M. W. Keith
Francis M. Biddle
Titan Snape
Tie Delagater
New Caalle
Ie Convention Church
Banilwagons
Real Estate Transfers Recorded In Township Listings
Recent transfers show W fl Rodgers to Philo B Rodgers for acres in Plaingrove and Tidwin holdings sold to John Kekert. Moravia street parcels bought for $1 by Adwit K Rogar. Alvin M Stewart to Dessly B Covper for Morton street lot. Benjamin Russell to Johnny Russell half interest in Tangdab Beaver township for $1. Mary A Giliflend to Jein W Mund for land in Union township. Cooper to Atwand Belts for land in Union township for $22.50.
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W. Fl. Rodgers
Philo B. Rodgers
Plaingrove
John Kekert
Tidwin
Tegan
Moravia Street
Adwit K. Rogar
Frederick Rele- Ox
Alvin M. Stewart
Dessly B. Covper
Morton Street
Benjamin We. Russell
Johnny Russell
Beaver Township
A A. Giliflend
Jein
Cooper
Atwand
Beltsles
Union
Deaths of the Day Mrs Saraly Pence and Others
Obituary notice records the deaths and services for Mrs Saraly Pence of Tinera and several others including Airs Satan Pengo. Services were Sunday at Oak Grave Disciple church with burial in the church cemetery. Born in Ulha county, Ms Pease and Joseph Ponar are among listed names.
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Saraly Pence
Tinera
Satan Pengo
Oak Grave Disciple
Ayurcease
Cemety M Pease
la Uhla
Jane Pease
California
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New York
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Wimmer
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Western Allegheny Railroad Company
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