Pittsburgh Violent Death Toll Rises in 24 Hours
International News Service reports in Pittsburgh Pa on June 7 that one homicide and three self harm or crisis deaths occurred in 24 hours. Mrs Bickert 49 was shot five times at home dying on arrival. Frank Dixon held by police amid jealousy allegations. Mrs Dubos mother of seven hanged herself after hospital release. Stanley Janicki 20 found hanged at his home. Metro Rovalik 49 leaped from a bridge over the Monongahela river dying on impact.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Bickert
Frank Dixon
Mary Dubos
Stanley Janicki
Janicki
Metro Rovalik
Jeanette
Monongahela River
Garage on Hotel Street Block Sold to Gilfillan Co
Senator George T. Weingartner announced the cement block garage on the Castleton hotel site has been sold to Gilfillan Construction Co. Several buildings sit on the site and remaining lots are expected to be sold in days. Gilfillan plans to demolish and remove the garage.
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George T. Weingartner
Castleton
Gilfillan Construction Company
Gilfillan Company
New Y W C A Secretary Arrives at Elm Street Branch
Miss Rosa V. Brown of Gulfport Mississippi has arrived and assumed duties as secretary of the Film street Y W C A branch in New Castle. She comes well recommended in Y W C A work.
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Rosa V. Brown
Gulfport
New Castle
Leter a arrests man wanted in Pittsburgh
Arthur Herman, sought by Pittsburgh police for the alleged diamond theft, was arrested here over the weekend by Officer Leter a and is held in the city jail awaiting transfer to Pittsburgh authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Herman
Pittsburgh
Robert Letera
Divorce vs Wed dings Discussed At First Christian
The First Christian church hosted Dr. C. H. Holcomb who argued that selfishness and weak religious discipline fuel divorces. He cited 180000 US divorces last year and urged training in church home and school to protect the home as society’s foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Holcomb
Richard E. Johns
United States
America
Janus Vincent
Card of Thanks for Elizabeth Gordon
Arch ie Gordon and family express gratitude to friends neighbors and all who offered kindness sympathy and donations of cars during the illness and death of Elizabeth Gordon.
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Elizabeth Gordon
Tilden to quit tennis for theatrical life rumor
William Tilden II plans to retire from amateur tennis at the end of the season and pursue the stage under Cr C Pyle management. A dramatic comeback would save his career, but sources say the champion doubts that will happen after a straight set loss to A H Chapin Jr marking a low point in a string of defeats.
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Davis J. Walsh
Internat
al News
New York
William T. Tilden
Cr. C. Pyle
Tilden
A. H. Chapin, Jr
Robbery Reported at New Galilee Tire Plant
The W. H. Elliott Tire Manufacturing company of New Galilee reported to police that a Remington typewriter and several tires were stolen there on Saturday.
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W. H. Elliott Tire Manufacturing Company of
New Galilee
Remington
Young Men Lead Month of Service in Ledger Payments
A fragment notes young men who mean to lead a month of service and mentions leaders paying or leading. Details are unclear but imply organized youth effort and financial support within a community program.
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Ledere
William T Hornaday A Pioneer In Wildlife Conservation
Dr. William T Hornaday directed the New York Zoological Park for thirty years guiding wildlife protection efforts. He promoted conservation through press and speeches, oversaw park planning, helped create the Montana National Bison Range, led the National Bison Society, authored wildlife laws, and supported preparedness. he holds the Belgian Cross Order of the Crown.
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New York Zoological Park
Wm. T. Hornaday
America
United States
New York Park
Plainfield
Ind
Iowa State
Europe
Cuba
West Indies
South America
India
Ceylon
Malay Peninsula
Borneo
Zoological Gardens
Buffalo
Montana National Bison Range
National Bison Society
Hornaday
Police Court Briefs Hit by Disorderly House Fines
George Dutko paid a 100 dollar fine as his place was raided by Officers Connor Horner Lynch and Longstreth. Harry Bekosky paid 10 dollars for a similar charge. Alice Sowosky also paid 10 dollars. Four visitors paid 5 dollars each while two were discharged. Mary Blick paid 10 dollars for fighting.
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George Dutko
Connor, Horner
Lynch
Longstreth
Harry Bekosky
Alice Sowosky
Mary Blick
Charter Application Presented for Quota Club
Application for a charter for the Quota club was presented to Judge Hildebrand this morning. The club is formed for benevolent and fraternal purposes. Trustees for the first year are Mrs Lola McCormick, Mrs Elizabeth H Williams, Mrs Gladys Rosenthal, Miss Emilie Boloman, Miss Inez Hope, Mrs Ora K Snyder, Miss Elizabeth J White, Mrs Gertrude Moon and Mrs Colin Wolford.
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Quota Club
Hildebrand
Lola McCormick
Elizabeth H. Williams
Gladys Rosenthal
Emilie Boloman
Inez Hope
Ora K. Snyder
Elizabeth J. White
Gertrude Moon
Colin Wolford
Stolen Delux Bicycle Recovered From Local Find
Carl Boen ich of 424 Neshannock Avenue reported a Delux bicycle stolen on June 3. It was recovered Sunday in the possession of Frank Heryeczky of 64 High Street, who said his boy found the bicycle and returned it to the owner.
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Delux
Carl Boenich
Neshannock Avenue
Frank Heryeczky
High Street
Heryeczky
Ellwood City Attorney Riley Suggested for Disbarment
A committee petitioned Judge Hildebrand in Lawrence county court requesting that attorney Charles W. Riley be disbarred. The panel found Riley admitted to the bar in 1922 and alleged misappropriation of funds tied to a Beaver Enameling Company charter and a $142.50 advance from Gardner Bros. The court issued a rule to show cause. Riley has reportedly left Ellwood City.
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Charles W. Riley
Ellwood City
Lawrence County
Hildebrand
Wylie McCassin
W. E. Porter
J. W.W. Humphrey
Riley
Gardner Bros
Beaver Enameling Company
Real estate transfers and tiny deeds noted in Nicole context
Realty transfers list multiple parcel deeds with minimal sums, including Lizzie Hayes to James Crawford in New Wilmington for 1, Weingartner Realty Co. to Wm. Davis in Fourth ward for 1, New Castle B and L Association to Russell Proctor in Sixth ward for 500, and more. The piece ends with a quip about times being prosperous but invites a sad story for ten dollars.
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Lizzie A. Hayes
James Crawford
New Wilmington
Wm. J. Davis
Weingartner Realty Co
Fourth Ward
New Castle B. and L. Association
Russell B. Proctor
Sixth Ward
Wampum Notes and Alumni Travel Highlights
Wampum Temple Py thian Sisters set meeting for Tuesday at eight o clock in their rooms. Alumni report: Chester McChesney family and Olive Darts attended Slippery Rock 1906 class alumni. Rev. Scott visited. Dozens of local residents travel to New Castle and Ellwood City for visits, shopping, and receptions. Latzo Walker bout in Scranton draws $77,909 gate, a Pennsylvania boxing record.
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Wampum Temple
Chester McChesney
Olive Darts
Slippery Rock
McChesney
Rev. Scott
M. E. Church
Pete Latzo
Mickey Walker
Scranton
Pennsylvania
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Archie Gordon and Family
Men’s Union
E. Washington Street
Townsend Co
Edward Browning
Weap
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Penna
William T. Hornaday
Police Court
Adolph Zukor
Jesse L Lasky
Perrryy
George B.seitz
G. Garamount Cicture
Joseph Galich
John Kmiotek
Bessemer
Clyde B. Hennon
Omar D. Mott
Omar PD. Mott
Theodore Matuszewski
Atlas
Perry
D. D. Potter
Brooks Broadbent
Volant
Chas. Slenkowitz
Joseph Lawrence
Wilmington
Edwin T. Sechler
Mary B. Watson
Laura L. Warnock
M. B. Park Pulaski
Abe Glick
Emelis Regal
Shenango
Wampium
James Blythe
Erma
Mildred
James Jr
L. J. McGraw
Peter Robertson
Grand
Elinore Grinnen
George Chatterton
Youngstown
Henry Veon
C. A. Guy
Garvin
Harry Goodwin
Marrion
Warren, O
William Goldie
M. J. Minner
M. Caldwell
J. E. Galbreath
Charles Galbreath
Kathryn Duckworth
James Stewart
Curtisville
Ed. McMillen
John Tillia
Peter Tillia
Ed. Ketterer
Britton
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