Businessmen urge legislators to save railways
An association of railway suppliers argues against sweeping laws that could hamper railroads. It cites 1,500,000 workers and 7,500,000 dependents, warns of delays in rolling stock and terminals, and asks for careful inquiries before new legislation. The stance gains backing from major chambers and the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers.
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Railway Business Association
Chamber of Commerce
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
St.Louis
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Boston
Indianapolis
National Association of Cotton Manufacturers
New Jersey
Freie Zeitung
Contest over Whitla reward disputed by Cleveland police
Harrisburg dispatch says contest over the $15,000 Whitla kidnapping reward has been filed by Patrick O'Reilly of Cleveland who claims he provided information leading to the arrest. Cleveland police department contests the claim citing insufficient proof of involvement.
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Harrisburg
Whitla
Patrick O'Reilly
Cleveland
Potholes on East Long Avenue Mar Street Appearance
Poorly filled holes in the paving along East Long Avenue mar the street’s curb appeal and street surface quality. Local residents report numerous gaps that worsen the area's visual condition and drive quality.
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East Long Avenue
Seventh Ward Personalities and Events Highlight Local News
Miss Temple Coulter returns from Pittsburg visit. Dick Gwinn from North Beaver visits. Miss Irma Noss hosts sister Miss Irene Noss in Pittsburg. Ward attends Battery B reunion at Mt. Jackson and Cascade Park picnic. Louden Warren circus set for Mahoningtown Thursday. Jessie Marstellar attends funeral in West Middlesex. Mahoning lodge I O O F to meet at Seventh Ward fire department building. L C Tyler opens confectionery and restaurant on Cherry Street near Pennsylvania depot within a week. Third Christian church worship noted. fountain on Liberty Street ready for summer use. Presbyterian Men’s Brotherhood banquet led by E S Robinson and church officers. primary teachers listed.
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Temple Coulter
Pittsburg
Dick Gwinn
North Beaver
Irma Noss
Irene Noss
Mt. Jackson
Louden& Warren
Cedar Street
West Middlesex
Robert Marstellar
Mahoning Lodge
Seventh Ward Fire Department
Third Christian Church
Liberty Street
Men's Brotherhood
The
Presbyterian Church
E. S. Robinson
E. M. Johnson
Mornes
Rhodes
Brown
Hamilton
Parks
Newell
New Castle Glee Club Holds Meeting
The New Castle Male Glee club met Sunday at Welch Congregational church to plan the annual picnic. A group photo was taken before two members Thomas Inkin and Griffith James depart for Wales in the near term. Both men are Fifth ward tin workers and club members. Ink in is joined by his wife who already resides abroad.
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New Castle
Welch Congregational Church
Thomas Inkin
Griffith James
Old Country
Fifth Ward
Wales
United States
Mr. Inkin
Grand jurors listed for June term at quarter sessions
The regular June term of quarter sessions court opened with Judge Porter delivering charges to the grand jury and collecting returns. A long indictment list awaits review by jurors including Axe, Anderson, Atkinson, Beaty, Bander, Bruce, Carson, Dinsmore, Dunn, Hannon, Johnston, Jackson, McBride, McKinney, Morrow, O’Brien, Ramsey, Sypher, Van Meter, Wilkison, Wilson, Whistler, Yates, and Zedaker from towns such as Ellwood City, Pulaski, Slippery Rock, New Wilmington, and Sec ward.
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Porter
George Axe
Mason
New Wilmington
Fred Anderson
Taylor
G. W. Atkinson
Pulaski
Edward Beaty
Big Beaver
Edwin Bander
Slipperyrock
George Bruce
Scott
Wilson C. Carson
John
Dinsmore
J. J. Dunn
Ellwood City
William Hannon
Union
Elmer Johnston
Ellwood
Willam C. Jackson
Wayne
Charles C. McBride
Robert A. McKinney
R. B. Morrow
Charles O’brien
James E. Ramsey
Slippery Rock
James W. Sypher
William van Meter
Luther M. Wilkison
Lewis Wilson
Carpenter
Chas. E. Whistler
James Yates
Frank Zedaker
Jewish Synagogue Nearing Completion on South Jefferson
The handsome new Jewish synagogue on South Jefferson Street is nearing completion and expected to be dedicated within a few weeks. The structure will be a handsome church edifice when completed.
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Jefferson Street
Fifth Ward Personal Notices Highlight Local Happenings
Roy Orr has started work at the B and O shops. A girl was born to Mr and Mrs Daniel Wheale of Hanna Street and another girl born to Mr and Mrs James Rodgerson of Home Street. A L Sweezy of South Mill Street recovers from a recent injury. Emmett Fitzgerald of Franklin visits. C BE Harper returns home from Franklin. Mrs T P Reese returns to Sharon after visiting here. Miss Elias of Fisher’s store leaves for a two week trip to Cleveland. Tommy Reese cuts his hand at home. Prof Frank Neff returns home to Slatington from New Castle. Prizes of a watch and ring will be awarded to the top sellers of St Andrew’s benefit tickets. James Daly, son of J D Daly, recovers from illness. Mrs W C Price learns Mrs Joshua Jones of Franklin is sick and plans a Franklin visit.
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Daniel Wheale
Hanna Street
James Rodgerson
Home Street
A. L. Sweezy
South Mill Street
Emmett Fitzgerald
Franklin
C. BE. Harper
T. P. Reese
Sharon
Elias
Fisher
Long Avenue
Cleveland
Tommy” Reese
Hamilton Street
Frank Neff
New Castle
Slatington
St. Andrew's
James Daly
J. D. Daly
Daly
W. C. Price
Joshua Jones
New Era Concert at St Luke's Church Benefit
A New Era Concert will be held at St Luke's A M E Zion Church on Friday evening June 11 as a church benefit. Rev L M Upperman serves as pastor of the congregation.
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St. Luke’s A. M. E. Zion Church
L. M. Upperman
Healthy Skin Starts With Gentle Soap For Children
A newspaper notice explains that children's skin rashes often come from harsh detergents. It promotes Easy Task soap as clean and sanitary for both children’s clothing and personal use, and urges buying it at the grocer.
Something Rotten in Denmark in Mercer County Politics
The Mercer County Herald questions turmoil in local political circles, calls for truth on charges affecting county government, hospital settlement, and Miss Stewart's contempt ruling, and urges transparent audits to protect citizens and taxpayers. The piece ties the issues to former District Attorney Campbell rumors and asks if the dispute serves public interest.
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Mercer
Mercer County Herald
Miss Stewart
Campbell
Denmark
Bell A. C. in New Uniforms
The Bell A. C. of the Seventh ward plans to appear in new blue and white uniforms after sending in an order for stylish outfits. The club is known as one of the city’s fastest amateur organizations.
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Bell A. C
Seventh Ward
Plans for Masonic Home Under Way in Western Pennsylvania
Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania work on a project to build a modern home for aged and indigent members and their wives. A site of several hundred acres in western Pennsylvania is sought, with fifteen sites in as many counties proposed. The committee aims to report at the next governing body meeting. estimated cost around $500,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Grand Lodge
Teachers' Exams Under County Superintendent Today
An examination for teachers provisional certificates is held today at the high school. The examination for teachers professional certificates will be held here on June 22. Certificates for all examinations so far this year will be issued by County Superintendent Gilmore this week before the tenth.
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J. L. Gilmore
Gilmore
School teacher to buy a farm and poultry business planned
Prof. George H. Rowles, formerly of near Grant Boro and two years principal of Berlin Center High School, returned to Lawrence County on Saturday to reside. He plans to buy a farm near Harlansburg and enter poultry farming on an extensive scale.
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George H. Rowles
Grant Boro
Berlin Center
Ohio
Lawrence County
Rowles
Harlansburg
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Mahoningtown
Seventh Ward Personals
L. C. Tyler
Cherry Street
Pennsylvania Depot
Glee Club
Roy Orr
Grove City Herald
Mercer County Hospital
Masonic Home
Satisfaction
Royal Garden
Teltey’s
Cruikshank
Heinz
Mackey’s
Brazil
New Orleans
Howard Munnell
Pittsburg Street
Union Station
National Bank OF Lawrence County
New Castle, PA
Pollock
Mercer Street
Cascade Amusement Company
Acme
Cascade
Dream
Lodge
City of
J. A. Breckenridge & Company
Washington Street
Lehr
C. E. Herbold
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