Millionaire Stokes Shot by Women in Verona Episode
New York June 8 Held without bail William E D Stokes millionaire hotel owner and sportsman is in Roosevelt hospital with three bullet wounds. William Graham 22 and Ethel Conrad 18 say they shot in self defense after Stokes tried to blackmail them with letters. The women claim he lured them to obtain 25000 and locked them in. Stokes recently married Helen Ellwood and will likely appear in court next week.
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New York
William E. D. Stokes
Roosevelt Hospital
William Graham
Ethel Conrad
Stokes
the Verona
Rged
Troll
Graham
Helen Ellwood
Denver
W. E P. D. Stokes, Jr
Miss Graham
City Directory Work Expands Amid Redone Akron Street Names
The Akron directory company increases agents to cover all wards as New Castle directory aims for late July release. Representatives work with city engineers while street numbers and many street names have been changed since the last issue, complicating data gathering after a two year gap.
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Purch Directory Company
Akron
New City Directory
Directory Company
New Castle
Fire alarms surge warns of possible outbreak
Fire Chief Connery notes eight alarms in eight days since June began. He dislikes the lull, warning it may foretell a major fire, as 12 hours pass with no further call today and a single report to the city fire department.
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Connery
Carthouak Horror Grows in Old Mexico
A report details a rising horror in an unnamed Mexican locale with escalating fear and distress. Officials and residents confront ominous events amid speculation about causes and safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old
Mexico
Many Injured by Falling Buildings Quake Omen Consternation
The disaster leaves many injured as poorer districts view the quake as a bad omen and morale sags during preparations for Madero's reception. Authorities warn against panic while relief crews work through the debris and secure the affected areas.
Historic earthquakes tally through the centuries
A compact list chronicles major tremors from Lisbon in 1755 to Mexico City in 1911, noting tens of thousands of deaths, ruined cities, and widespread destruction across continents. It includes events in Caracas Naples Manila and San Francisco among others.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Caracas
Italy
South America
Naples
Manila
P. I
Chile
Peru
Ecuador
Yuma Cheap
Martinique
India
Valparaiso
San Francisco
Mexican Pacific
Cartago
Costa Rica
Mexico City
Mexico City Earthquake Deaths Rise Amid Rescue Efforts
In Mexico City the death toll reaches 75 with about 200 injured, many children, as authorities under President De La Barra work to contact the south for details. Soldiers and laborers scour the Santa Maria quarter and repair key landmarks including the National palace and Santo Domingo cathedral.
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Mexico City
President de la Barra
Santa Maria
National Palace
Santo Domingo Cathedral
No report yet on Mackinen stomach analysis outcome
Coroner Cox and County Detective Breen await results from chemist Ashman of Pittsburg after the Mackinen case stomach sample was forwarded for examination. Officials say results will take several days due to the required tests.
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Cox
Breen
John Mackinen
Ashman
Pittsburg
Water Power Project Plans to Build Clarion River Dams
Parker Pa June 8 The Clarion River Power company wins charter approval and plans to spend upward of 10 million dollars to dam the Clarion river and tributaries. Joseph R Paul Co is fiscal agent with H L Bendeum J C Trees Pittsburg investors. Proponents say floods will be controlled and 100 000 horsepower could be generated and sold for manufacturing needs while transmitting power to Pittsburgh. The project would convert barren forest lands into fertile areas and create large lakes larger than any in Pennsylvania.
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Parker
Clarion River Power Company
Clarion River
Joseph R. Paul & Co
H. L. Bendeum
J. C. Trees
Pittsburg
Clarion
Forest County
Pennsylva
Democrats Oppose Local Party Lines in City Elections
Democrats led by Harry Good oppose drawing party lines in upcoming municipal elections. He and other Democrats plan to file nomination papers as before, preferring nonpartisan tickets to avoid political rings. Some Republicans share the view, risking a heated race if nonpartisan candidates unite. Republicans plan precinct committeemen once appointed by Charles H. Young.
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Harry Good
Democratic County Committee
Good
Charles H. Young
Republican County Committee
Would-Be Suicide Patient Recovers After Eye Removal
Joseph McGovern, 70, of Portersville, who shot himself in the head Monday night, underwent removal of both eyes at Shenango Valley hospital. Though initial fears said brain injury unlikely, his condition improved and doctors considered recovery possible. Neighbors recalled his earlier remark about ending his life, mistaken as a joke.
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Joseph McGovern
Portersville
Shenango Valley Hospital
McGovern
City Hall Cornices Found Rotten Woodwork Quiet Action Planned
Tinners uncovered rotted wood under city hall cornices after removing old tin. Council property committee to meet this afternoon to authorize immediate repairs and relaying of the tin.
St. Marys Sluggers Defeat St Marys A C in Tight Game
St Marys Sluggers won a fast well played game Wednesday over St Marys A C. Sluggers players listed include EB Flanagan C Travers J Rooney F McCridder J McDevitt G Gough E Curtis and G Bishop. A C roster features F Donovan J Travers T Varley A Daley M Donovan G Eagan E Miller and J Logan.
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St. Mary's Sluggers
St. Mary’s A. C
St. Mary’s Sluggers
EB. Flanagan
C. Travers
J. Rooney
F. McCridder
J. McDevitt
G. Gounagh
E. Curtis
G. Bishop
F. Donovan
J. Travers
T. Varley
A. Daley
M. Donovan
G. Eagan
E. Miller
J. Logan
Thiry Secures Lauder Bout for McFarland Manager
Emil Thiry, manager of Packey McFarland, winds up negotiations for a 16 round bout with Billy Lauder the Canadian lightweight before a Winnipeg club on June 28.
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Chicago
Emil Thiry
Packey McFarland
Billy Lauder
Winnipeg
Murderess Confesses Blaming Her Paramour in Virginia Murder
In Norfolk, a woman confessed to aiding Charles Merkle in killing Harry C. Davis at Mason Creek. Davis, also known as Harding, died from head injuries and his body was buried in an onion patch after a nighttime attack. Both suspects are jailed for murder.
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Norfolk
Harry C. Davis
Minnie Murdock
Masons Creek
Charles Merkle
Davis
Merkle
Harry Davis
Harding
Charlie Merkle
Harry
Crank Shaft Breaks at Shenango Mill
Ten hot mills at the Shenango Tin mill are out of operation after a crank shaft broke last night. The mills will be down for several days until a new shaft is secured. No definite resumption time was set this morning.
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Shenango
Tin workers file suits over sold accounts in West Virginia case
Archy Bigley sues Elmer E Hall and Arthur Johnson sues Hall before Alderman Green. Judgment for plaintiffs was rendered. A pattern of suits before Green shows the law on selling accounts is clear. Merchants must refund the claim amount and pay costs, typically about $10 each.
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West Virginia
Alderman Green
Archy Bigley
Elmer E. Hall
Arthur Johnson
Hall
Green
Ellwood City Hardware Store Robbed Wednesday
Robbers gained entrance through a rear door at J. E. Wright’s hardware store on Lawrence avenue Ellwood City and stole about $200 in razors knives and revolvers plus $8.50 from the cash register. They bored through the door removed a panel and turned the lock then escaped. The loss was not found until this morning with no clues. County Detective J. H. Breen was notified and aided in the search.
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J. E. Wright
Lawrence Avenue
Ellwood City
J. H. Breen
New York Moves Toward Boxing Commission
Albany June 8 United Press Gov Dix will decide by tomorrow on naming a state boxing commission. The assembly rules committee plans to consider the Frawley bill creating the commission which is expected to pass. The body will license clubs and take five percent of gross receipts.
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United Press
Albany
N. Y
Boxing Commission
Gov. Dix
Assembly Rules Committee
Frawley
City Electrician Triplett In Critical Condition
City electrician Triplett remains in serious condition at his West Side home after a prolonged rheumatism attack. The illness has left him confined to his residence while he receives medical care.
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City Electrician
City
Triplett
Boxers Arranged for McMahon Bout at Gluck's Theatre
Promoter Jimmy Dime plans a first bout for Tom McMahon this month at Gluck's theatre if a suitable opponent can be signed. Dime aims for a quality match and has Tony Ross slated to meet Porky Flynn in Rochester on July 10. A double lightweight card in Akron next Wednesday features Patsy Brannigan vs Clyde Lemaster and Tommy Breshnahan vs Jack White. each bouts run 15 rounds.
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Jimmy Dime
Gluck’s Theatre
Tom McMahon
McMahon
Dime
Patsy Brannigan
Tommy Breshnahan
Akron
Breshnahan
Jack White
Brannigan
Clyde Lemaster
Hartman Hartman-Gi Insurance Debts Settle Aim
Court action seeks settlement between H W Hartman and three insurance companies over paid up policies totaling 86000. Guardian Jennie Hartman says part borrowed leaves about 15000 to satisfy debts. District Attorney seeks arrest process for Flanagan McKeever Hartman. true bill returned. continued on Page Six.
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Humphreys
Ellwood City
H. W. Hartman
Hartman
Jennie L. Hartman
Dickey
Messrs
Flanagan
McKeever and Hartman
Damages Sought From Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
John H. Craig sues Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad for damages to a wagon and horse after a crossing mishap at Coverts station. He claims his horse’s foot caught in rails, he flagged the train, but the engine struck the wagon causing demolition and injuries. He cites careless maintenance of the crossing.
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John H. Craig
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Company
Coverts Station
Craig
Aso
Airman Raemondo Marra Dies In Tiber Race Crash
Aviator Raemondo Marra dies after his aircraft strikes a telegraph pole during the Tiber river circuit race in Rome. The plane bursts into flames and crashes, Marra dies minutes after extraction while leading the race.
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Rome
Raemondo Marra
Tiber River
Mara
Marra
Deaths in Neshannock and nearby areas reportables
Obituary notices record Mildred A. Donaldson aged in the 200s from Neshannock township Ada Humphreys Norris aged 31 of Youngstown Sarah Douglass aged 81 of Edenburg Nickson aged 25 of Moravia Street.
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Mildred A. Donaldson
Neshannock Township
Ada Humphreys-Norris
Youngstown
Sarah Douglass
Edenburg
Nickson
Moravia Street
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W. E. D. Stokes
Famous New
Capitol City
Madero
Bessemer
Water Power Company
Republi
ST. Mary’s
M’farland and Lauder
Harold
Bill
Povscé
Boors
Shenango Mill
Railroad CO
Lake Erie
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Washington
E. H. Gary
Stanley Steel
Stanley
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