Power Brake Question in Mahoning and Shenango Case
Arguments were heard in the equity suit by Mahoning and Shenango Railway and Light Co. against New Castle over a city ordinance requiring power brakes on streetcars. Akens argued hand brakes are safer in many cases. Gardner contended power brakes aid stopping ability and public safety, and municipal power to require them exists beyond specific statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoning and Shenango Railway and Light Company
New Castle
C. H. Akens
The
Traction Company
James A. Gardner
Akens
Gardner
Act of Assembly
Tramp Claims 65 Years Without Work in Jam-Packed Tale
A 65 year old wanderer visited West Middlesex yesterday claiming he has not worked since the Civil War. He says Columbus is his home and he has toured Pennsylvania 22 times, completed a trip around the world, and is a skilled talker. His attire was tattered and he wore a torn overcoat and a worn hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Middlesex
Columbus
Pennsylvania
Californias horticulturist reports edible climbing-rose fruit
A California horticulturist develops an edible and nutritious fruit by cross breeding from a climbing rose. The achievement combines ornamental plant traits with edible yields, signaling potential new fruit varieties for gardens and markets.
Pat Crowe Falls From Water Wagon in Sharon
Pat Crowe, infamous kidnap suspect of Eddy Cudahy, is arrested for intoxication in Sharon Pennsylvania. He is escorted to a 5:30 PM Youngstown train and plans to go to Hammond Indiana to place his children on a farm before seeking work on the Chicago police force. He laments his ruined reputation and says he was overwhelmed by offers and scrutiny.
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Sharon
Pat Crowe
West State Street
North Water
Miller and
Chrouser
Pat
Youngstown
Eddy Cudahy
Hammond
Ind
Chicago
Crowe
South New Castle Woman Recalls Southern Berry Harvest
Mrs James Jackamp of 128 Dut ton street reports a letter from Mrs Kate Short now near Dayton Tenn formerly Miss Kate Hoover daughter of Ephraim Hoover pioneer New Castle. Short details berry picking operations in Wasson farm near Spring City and Morgan Springs trip plan with farm sizes and extensive crates shipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jackamp
Dutton Street
Kate Short
Dayton
Tenn
Spring City
Wasson Farm
Rhea County
Morgan Springs
Alabama
Fix Discharged From County Jail In Insolvency Case
George Fix, a member of the Solidarity group, was discharged Tuesday afternoon under the insolvency act after ninety days’ confinement. He served seventy days, receiving twenty days off for work. He had been employed cleaning and repairing county buildings. others face twenty more days before discharge eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fix
Solidarity Bunch
Fix
Solidarity
Catfish Champion Claimed From Clarksville by Charles Young
Charles Young reports landing a large catfish near the bridge in Clarksville. The fish weighed 30 pounds and measured 11 inches across its head, described as a monster catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville
Charles Young
Mr. Young
Comet Tail Egg Puzzles Cornell Poultry Experts
In Ithaca New York William Scott presents a soft shell egg with a two inch tail to Cornell University poultry professors asking if celestial events affect laying. Scott credits the comet sighting with the tail and notes hens paused laying during the earth tail doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
N. Y
State College of Agriculture
Cornell University
William Scott
Southhill
Scott
Girl Loses Eye Wins Penny Weekly Compensation
Rose Pierce, a domestic servant in Battersea, was awarded one penny per week under the Workmen's Compensation act after an explosion from a stopper removed from a smelling bottle blinded her eye. The judge noted her reduced sight but predicted possible contest in higher court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gray
Wadsworth County Court
Rose Pierce
J. Adams
J. Baxter
Battersea
Wrong Age Claims Halt Pension Increase for Civil War Veteran
Edmund Thompson of Ohio, now over 10, misrepresented his age to woo a younger woman and to join the Civil War. He currently receives 12 dollars monthly. a squire noted eligibility for 20 dollars under new laws, but the age given to the recruiting officer prevents any increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Thompson
Ohio
Thompson
Justice of the Peace
Thomas
Sam
Thi
Accidents in Pennsylvania Factories Reported
Chief Factory Inspector Delaney states 2492 accidents occurred last year with 147 fatal and 635 serious. Most serious injuries came from iron and steel plants as 4242 safety devices were installed in 762 establishments. The report calls for stricter enforcement and more emphasis on human life over tonnage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
John C. Delaney
Stuart
Shenango Printing Co Sold to D. Downs in Greenville
The Shenango Printing company in Greenville has been purchased by D. D. Downs of Greenville and will operate as The Shenango Printing and Blank Book Manufacturing Company. The job office bindery and Shenango Valley News are included. D. E. Billig remains as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenango Printing Company
Greenville
D. Downs
Shenango Printing & Blank Book Manufacturing Company
Shenango Valley News
D. E. Billig
Mana
Paper Edit to Continue with Downs Later
The article notes that the paper will be edited by ger for the present, with Mr. Downs slated to take over the pencil at a later time.
Duff Family Reports Week of Mostly Dry Weather
Mrs. Charles W. Duff and her daughter Verginia of Sumner avenue returned from a week's visit with Miss Myrtle Wible of Butler. They note a fine time as it rained only seven days during the week of their visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Duff
Verginia
Sumner Avenue
Myrtle Wible
Butler
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Hestion
Countess St. Galston
Eva H. Hidley
John H. Hindley
Count Robert St. Galston
New York
Miss Hindley
Woodbury
Woodbury Institute
Woodbury’s Combination
Oodbury
Woodbury's
Institute
Geo. W. Clutton
Tennessee
FIX Discharged Rum CO
Bastile
McCormick
Keystone
J. H. Boyd
Princeton, Pa
Chtizens National Bank
Corner Mill and
Washington Streets
Citizens National
Umbrella
Schmid & Fulkers
E. Washington Street
New Castle, Pa
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Treko Perfume
Daniel Stewart Company
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