Frank Taylor jailed for 13 years in Enon robbery case
Frank Taylor pleaded guilty to robbing the Mrs. Margaret Cook residence near Enon and was sentenced to thirteen years in the penitentiary by Judge Porter. He refused to name his accomplices, but admitted leading a life changes if given a second chance. He and two masked co‑conspirators bound the Cook women and stole about $65, using threats to instill fear. Miss Cook identified Taylor at the hearing, providing a key lead. Also sentenced were Elmer Haymaker to four months in the workhouse after escaping a county road gang, and Robert Faulkner, a minor, sent to Huntington Reform School for bicycle theft.
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Frank Taylor
Margaret Cook
Enon
Porter
Taylor
Western Penitentiary
Whaley
Cook
Farm House
Green
Elmer Haymaker
Haymaker
Lusk
rSs
Robert Faulkner
Huntingdon Reform School
Census Papers Sent Back To Correct Enumerators
Census papers were returned to several city enumerators with requests to resubmit more precise answers. Most corrections are minor, but some require locating citizens from whom information was initially collected. The move shows the department aims for greater accuracy.
Barteaux Orders Night Street Cleaning in New Castle
Street Commissioner Barteaux announces nightly street cleaning starting June 15 for all paved streets. Eight sweepers and two teams will work 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., reducing daytime traffic disruption and saving city funds. This move aims to elevate New Castle toward a metropolitan standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barteaux
New Castle
Funeral service for former Mercer resident John R Ward
Mr and Mrs Phillip Wagner of North Mercer street attended the funeral of John R Ward about 70, a former resident four miles from the city. He suffered a paralysis stroke in March and had been bedridden. His wife Charlotte Bay, sister of Mrs Wagner, preceded him. Surviving eight children reside nearby. Ward was a member of Harmony United Presbyterian Church. Funeral Thursday at 2 from the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Wagner
North
Mercer Street
Mercer
John R. Ward
Pittsburg Road
Charlotte Bay
Wagner
Harmony United Presbyterian Church
Arguments for a New Trial in Gettings Railway Case
Court heard motions for a new trial in the George Gettings versus Mahoning and Shenango Railway and Light Co. suit. The Croton street car accident left Gettings with a severed leg after the boy ran into the path of a car. the defense argued the motorman could not stop in time and the verdict favored the railway. Judge Porter was to rule later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gettings
Mahoning
Porter
Harmony Creamery Destroyed by Fire at Newton Falls
The Harmony creamery at Newton Falls Ohio was destroyed by fire Monday night causing about $10,000 in damage. The origin of the fire is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
Newton Falls
Townships Must Take Care of Their Own Poor
New Castle will not support the poor or indigent maimed outside the city if the Poor Director H. C. Drushell can stop it. The case of Herman Gungle, a 16 year old boy, prompted actions to assign residence to Mahoning township for ongoing support. Local authorities plan removal this week with potential parental proceedings.
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New Castle
H. C. Drushell
Herman Gungle
Gungle
Scott Township
Mahoning Township
Mahoning
Mothers Convention to Open in Denver Next Friday
National Congress of Mothers will hold its fourteenth annual session in Denver starting next Friday with a five day program. Delegates will discuss child culture from babyhood to manhood and the roles of school church and state. Mrs Frederick Schoof says the aim is higher home standards better parenthood and cooperation between teachers and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Denver
Colo
United States
National Congress of Mothers
Congress
Frederick Schoof
Flags arrive for New Castle Fourth of July
C W Lewis official decorator for the Fourth of July arrives from Ada Ohio with two carloads of flags and bunting to decorate New Castle. He will begin street decorations about ten days before July 2 under a contract with the Independence Day association worth 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Lewis
New Castle
Ada
Ohio
Taft
Mr. Lewis
Commissioners Count Vote Totals From Primaries
County commissioners tally the primaries votes cast last Saturday. Officials expect to finish this afternoon and release the official figures.
Two Total Lunar Eclipses to Grace Sky This Year
The year will feature two total lunar eclipses with the November event offering a more convenient viewing hour than the May eclipse. Observers can expect distinct total phases as the moon passes through Earth's shadow on two occasions.
Standpatters Win Decisive Victory in Iowa Nominations
Des Moines reports show Gov. B. F. Carroll re-nominated over Warren Garst by about 5,000. J. A. T. Hull loses in Seventh district after 20 years in Congress. Judge Prouty wins by about 2,000. Walter Smith tops W. H. Byers in Ninth. H. M. Tower favored in Eighth. C. A. Kennedy wins First district. Progressives opposed or unopposed in other districts.
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Des Moines
Iowa
B. F. Carroll
Warren Garst
Carroll
Garst
J. A. T. Hull
Hull
Judge Prouty
Prouty
Walter IT. Smith
House Rules Committee
W. H. Byers
H. M. Tower
Corning
John Darrah
Tower
C. A. Kennedy
George W. Clark
Hayward Forsey
Bleakey
George Casson
Guy E. Feeley
Stand Pan Sl
Progressives Win in South Dakota Primary Returns
Pierre S D June 8 The nomination of Robert S Vessey progressive for governor is indicated by late returns from yesterday's Republican primaries. Egan of Sioux Falls independent Republican remains confident he has the nomination by 2700. E W Martin and C H Burke appear renominated over Thorson and Schrader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorson
Schrader
Burke
Martin
Tennis finals to be played Saturday at Country Club
Girls singles preliminaries complete at the Country club with finals set for Saturday afternoon. Frances Leavy defeated Louise Treadwell 6-4 6-3 and Rachel Wallace beat Margaret Marshall 6-2 2-6 6-4. Mrs George Patterson to face Rachel Morehead. Frances Hamilton vs Alice McCready. Margaret McConacy vs Harriet Reis.
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Frances Leavy
Louise Treadwell
Rachel Wallace
Margaret Marshall
George Patterson
Rachel Morehead
Frances Hamilton
Alice McCready
Margaret McConacy
Harriet Reis
Thomas Liggett, Jr
Jean Snyder
Death Notices for Mrs Mary H Rigby and Others
Death notices for Mrs Mary H Rigby aged 64 of 17 Grove Street Marie Buser one month of 577 South Mill Street John R Ward 70 of Mercer and Stephanie Dudek two of 7 Maple Street.
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Mary H. Rigby
Grove Street
Marie Buser
South Mill Street
John R. Ward
Mercer
Stephanie Dudek
Maple Street
Taft Allies Plan Move Against La Follette in Wisconsin
A Wisconsin political conference backed by the old guard aims to unify administration Republicans to blunt La Follette and the progressive wing. Vice President Sherman will headline the session as delegates discuss restoring party cohesion after the primary era changes. The meeting marks a revived convention feel with E. L. Philipp organizing and Michael Dillon presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Taft
Senator LaFollette
Old Guard
Sherman
Wisconsin
E. L. Philipp
Michael E. Dillon
Ashland
Hoard
Curtiss to fly New York to Boston by sound route
Glenn H. Curtiss considers a New York to Boston flight after a Albany to New York run. A. L. Lovering negotiates with Curtiss for the attempt, with a sound-based course to reduce cross country danger and about 217 miles with three fuel stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Glenn H. Curtiss
Albany
A. L. Lovering
Curtiss
President Taft Refuses Senator's Call on Fort Lawton Unit
President Taft rejects Senator Jones request to move the 25th infantry regiment from Fort Lawton after a Seattle mass meeting criticized a claimed outrage. The unit linked to the Brownsville affair where three companies were dismissed without honors for alleged shooting.
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United Press
Ashington
Taft
Jones
Fort Lawton
Seattle
Wash
Brownsville
William M Brown Returns Home After Illness in Cleveland
William M. Brown, long ill in Cleveland, has returned to his city home and shows great improvement in health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Brown
Cleveland
Mr. Brown
Rousing Meeting Of Youngstown Men At Local Exchange
Three Youngstown men spoke before the New Castle Business Men's exchange at Neshannock Avenue. Joseph G. Butler, president of the Youngstown Chamber of Commerce, outlined growth and library funding history while Attorney S. L. D. Jackson urged cooperation and unity with the motto Get together, stick together. The session drew strong attendance, ended with a social hour, and left organizers optimistic about renewed local interest.
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New Castle
L. D. Jackson
Youngstown
Neshannock Avenue
Jackson
B. F. Butler
Joseph G. Butler
S. L. D. Jackson
Insurance gate blocks airmen as Pfitzner signs indemnity
A. L. Pfitzner of Hammondsport New York, aerial flights at Plum Island, faced an insurance agent who noted airlines refuse life risk. He had just escaped a 30 foot crash and was forced to sign a clause absolving the insurer from liability in aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastbury Port
Mass
A. L. Pfitzner
Hammondsport
N. Y
Plum Island
Pfitzner
Father of Abernathy Boys In New York Booming Teddy
New York reports the first Roosevelt booster in the city is Jack Abernathy named U S marshal for Oklahoma by Roosevelt. He notes an Oklahoma delegation will attend Teddy Day events and praises Roosevelt as popular. Abernathy’s two sons rode from Baltimore to join Friday night festivities and are praised as a fine pair.
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Abernathy Boys
New York
Teddy
United Press
Roosevelt
Jack Abernathy
Third
Oklahoma
Abernathy
Col. Roosevelt
Neck of the Woods
Baltimore
Hoss
Iearn
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Mask
Judson C. Barteaux
Mothers’ Convention
Lewis
Custer
Cummins
Dolliver
HALL
House
Progressives
South Dakota
Vessey
C. D. Frey
la Follette
Niles
Warren
Mahoning Valley
Sharon
Shopsville
Wheatland
Harmony Line
Butler
Big Mass
Bean City
S. L
D. Jackson
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