Delaware to hang mother and son in double execution
In Georgetown Delaware the Sussex county jail prepares Friday for the first white woman and the first mother and son to be hanged in the state. Mrs May H Carey 55 and her son Howard 27 await their death sentence linked to the 1927 murder of Robert H Hitchens amid state efforts to limit witnesses and public disturbance.
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Geneva College freshman wins Freshman English prize
Immaculate Pastore of 214 N Liberty St was one of two winners at Geneva College commencement on June 4. The Freshman English prize of $30 was funded by the late Hays Bower of Pittsburgh for the best essay on an assigned English composition topic.
Portersville Play The Way Back Postponed to June 21
Announcement states The Way Back by Portersville U P church people in Willard Grange was moved from June 7 to June 21.
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Portersville U. P
Willard Grange
Scout Dinner Sets Plans for Lawrence County Leaders
Lawrence county scout leaders will meet at the First Christian church on Friday June 7 at 6 30 pm to lay plans for summer and the year ahead. Council officers say the gathering will consider significant scouting matters and reservations are being made at scout headquarters. Call Bell 5477 to attend and note the session was postponed from last Monday due to graduation activities. An exhibition by scouts will be featured.
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Lawrence County
First Christian Church
Local Property Various Notices On Court Street and Avenue
Mrs. W. J. Quinn of 744 Court Street reports fence issue. John Dominick at 925 Rose Avenue lists garage problem. Foley Bros. of 1115 Butler Avenue operates a service station and addressed related notice.
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Court Street
Fence
John Dominick
Rose Avenue
Foley Bros
Butler Avenue
City Hall Briefs Report Street Safety and Local Incidents
Police ordered boys away from city rollers on Cascade street and Cro ton avenue to prevent injuries. Dog catcher Jack Young is busy capturing dogs at large. Ambridge boys who stole groceries returned the money to the store via police. A rifle was discharged yesterday and a bullet landed near city workers by the old New Castle Brewing site.
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Cascade Street
Croton Avenue
Jack Young
Ambridge
Seventh Ward
Old
New Castle Brewing Company
Taken in Charge at Cascade Park
George Weaver was arrested at Cascade Park on dis orderly conduct after allegedly tearing down a flag with two other youths fleeing. Weaver denied tearing the flag and faced a police court appearance with a pending investigation and a $10 forfeit proposed for release by Mayor Mayne.
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George Weaver
East Long Avenue
Cascade Park
Weaver
Mayne
Dr Pollock Honored At New Castle Reception
Dr James K Pollock guest of honor at a Cathedral commencement reception in Castleton with 150 to 200 New Castle and Lawrence county residents. Alumnus class of 1916 from University of Michigan spoke, then departed for Ann Arbor. Alumni plan a 20th anniversary reunion in 1936.
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Lawrence County
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Castleton
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Ann Arbor
War Department seeks 27.46 million for Army relief work
The War Department asked for 27,457,590 dollars from the work relief fund to rehabilitate army quarters across the Canal Zone and Hawaii, among other locations. The request outlines extensive construction and repairs to improve housing and facilities for soldiers and civilian staff.
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War Department Today
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Hawaii
Baltimore and Ohio Rehires Car Repairmen at New Castle
Officials of the New Castle Terminal of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad announce that a number of men have been recalled to work in the car department over the past two days. They are repairing hopper cars used to haul coal as railroad business runs high. Several New Castle district workers have also been sent to Painesville Ohio for assignments.
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New Castle
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
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New Castle District
Painesville
Sons of Veterans Drill Session at City Hall in June Meeting
In City Hall last night the Sons of Union Veterans held a drill for 45 minutes led by Lieutenant Gilbert and Sergeant Ray Gilbert. They aim to raise funds for uniforms for all members and plan parades honoring Grand Army of the Republic veterans. New member Mont Eweesy joined, training under Sergeant Logan. Chairman Frank Hill will oversee plans. next meeting is Wednesday evening June 12 at City Hall.
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Mont Eweesy
Sargent Logan
Small Girl Struck By Auto on East Washington Street
Burns McKissick of 1408 Jackson Avenue reported at 1 40 p m Tuesday a small girl ran from behind a streetcar and was struck by his auto on East Washington Street near Winslow Avenue The physician said the girl was not injured McKissick did not learn her name. Belknap of 1211 Albert Street reported he was driving north Moody Avenue when a car driven by Chester Morrow of 519% Highland Avenue failed to stop at Moody and North Mercer The two cars were damaged The accident occurred at 4 p m
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Jackson Avenue
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W. L. Belknap
Albert Street
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Chester Morrow
Highland Avenue
Moody
North Mercer Street
Davis County youth missing after car crash near Davis
Punsutawney search crews scoured the area for Elmer Carnahan a 16 year old from Davis Indiana county after his car was found wrecked on a Davis hill and he remained unfound in poor health sightings.
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International News Service
Punxsutawney
Elmer Carnahan
Davis
Indiana County
Mitchell School Picnic Planned in Ne shannock Township
Pupils of Mitchell school plan a picnic Friday June 7 at the school house. Dinner will be served at 12 o clock noon and a cordial invitation is extended to parents to attend.
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Mitchell School
Neshannock Township
City Council backs federal canal for Lake Erie link
Pittsburgh June 5. Copies of a council resolution urge the federal government to construct a canal linking Lake Erie to the region. The document supports federal responsibility and a direct interstate waterway project.
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Pittsburgh
Canal plan links Ohio river to Lake Erie via Beaver Mahoning valleys
The proposed canal would stretch from the Ohio river near Rochester Pennsylvania to the lake near Ashtabula Ohio passing through the Beaver and Mahoning valleys. United States senators from the district received the forwarded proposal today.
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Ohio River
Lake Erie
Beaver and Mahoning Valleys
United States
Rochester
Ashtabula
Tin Workers Picnic Nears With June 29 Date Set
With nearly a week left until the Cascade Park picnic on Saturday June 29 the tin mill workers push preparations and rapid ticket sales. Prizes include an automobile an electric refrigerator and many valuables for attendees. Last year’s event was a colossal success and organizers seek a repeat. Weather forecast for good conditions is endorsed by the workers.
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Cascade Park
Measles Reported at Margaret Henry Home
Health bureau records show measles at the Margaret Henry home with all patients quarantined. The names listed include Joseph Wick Martha McKibben Virginia Mimimick Caroline White Charles White Delphia Sacco Samuel Sacco and Mary Sacco. Evidence of arthritis found in skeletons of prehistoric men.
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Margaret Henry
Joseph Wick
Martha McKibben
Virginia Mimimick
Caroline
Charles White
Delphia
Samuel
Mary Sacco
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