Petty Factional Drive to Re-Elect High School Principal
Rumors abound that the New Castle board of education will contest the re election of Prof Edwin Sargeant principal of the high school amid factional disputes. Supporters credit him with maintaining high standards and caution against unnecessary changes while others supposedly oppose him for personal reasons. The board also plans to elect two ward principals and teachers at the meeting tonight.
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Sargeant
Ne High School
Gary
Ind
George A. Dickson
Dickson
New Castle Man In Auto Mishap
Chas Pugh of New Castle Pennsylvania was one of three passengers in an auto that plunged 75 feet over an embankment in Chester West Virginia. The driver Miss Mabel Ewing lost control on Neptune avenue and Eleventh street. The car somersaulted and landed right side up in the river valley below with no fatal injuries reported.
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Chester
Chas. Pugh
New Castle
Neptune Avenue
Eleventh Street
Mabel Ewing
Pugh
Board of Trade Meeting To Discuss Light Situation
A board of trade gathering is set for this evening in the Greer building to review the city light situation and potentially make recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Greer
Death Record for Filomena Franco
Death notice for infant Filomena Franco aged 10 months of 815 South Mercer street, noting residence in the ys area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filomena Franco
Mercer Street
Robbers Hit Two Local Businesses on Beaver Street
Thieves entered the Fisher and Mengle warehouse and stockroom and the Kline Lumber planing mill at the foot of South Beaver Street. A small amount of money and some postage stamps were taken, but most valuables remained, and no clues were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher & Mengle
Kline Lumber Company
South Beaver Street
Kline
Planing Mill
Shaffer Is Not Guilty In Felonious Assault Case
The jury returned a not guilty verdict for Harry Shaffer charged with felonious assault and battery on Elizabeth Wimer after witnesses supported an alibi that Shaffer was in Ellwood City during the January 26 incident. Wimer testified she identified him by voice, though she admitted unfamiliarity.
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Harry Shaffer
Elizabeth Wimer
Ellwood City
Pythian Picnic Set for Woodland Beach Park
Lawrence County Pythian Outing association executive committee decided at Alderman Ranney’s office to hold the annual picnic at Woodland Beach park on July 24. The event follows years at Cascade park as members sought a change. the gathering is described as a big annual affair.
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Lawrence County Pythian Outing Association
Alderman Ranney
Woodland Beach Park
Cascade Park
Veterans Picnic Postponed for Gettysburg Centenary
LaCrosse Wisconsin reports the Civil War Veterans association postpones the picnic set for the 18th at Cascade Park due to the Gettysburg semi centennial. Officers consider rescheduling to a later date or June 1914 on the same date. Amanda Clement of the YWCA notes perfect feet as the class standard for 75 students with pedal flaws.
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Gettysburg
Civil War Veterans ‘Association
Cascade Park
D. J. Allen
J. M. Martin
Lacrosse
Wis
Amanda Clement
Young Women’s Christian Association
Wilson Sours On Publicity Policy Sparks Cabinet Rift
Washington awakes to rumor that Attorney General James C. McReynolds plans to resign over clashes with President Wilson. The dispute centers on secrecy versus press publicity for government actions including Sherman anti trust prosecutions. Officials expect a cabinet shakeup if rift widens.
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National News Association
Washington
Wilson
James C. McReynolds
Department of Justice
Departments of State and Justice
Tobacco Trust
White House
McReynolds
Church Team Organizes at Baptist Church
The church baseball team organized at the Baptist church with Paul Wellar elected president and Van C Carr as secretary. Officers include Earl Bechtel treasurer and J M Howard manager. Elders Field repairs were arranged and the first practice to be held this evening.
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The
Baptist Church
Paul Wellar
van C. Carr
Earl Bechtel
J. M. Howard
Cheap potatoes for Chicago fail to sell at market
On June 10 Chicago residents were offered potatoes at 16 12 cents per bushel but no buyers appeared. Grocers sold spuds at 20 cents a peck. The Minnesota shipment, arriving to meet strong retail prices, was rejected by housewives, prompting a price cut to under one fifth of regular potato prices. Shippers offered to pay freight to move them west for livestock feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National News Association
Chicago
Minnesota
One Man Boss Of River Forest Takes Charge
Karl M. Mitchell began duties as czar of River Forest near Chicago elected by the village board to control the police street department schools and all village government. River Forest joins Sumter South Carolina and Hickory North Carolina as villages operating under similar government.
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Chicago
Karl M. Mitchell
River Forest
Here
United States
Sumter
S. C
Hickory
N. C
Fire Alarms In Jeopardy City Officials Fail to Act
The city faces a risky fire alarm system after the resignation of assistant electrician Miller left the department without leadership. Mayor, controller, and fire chief hired Miller on a short-term basis. councils did not confirm W. D. Howard as electrician or provide ongoing coverage. An electrical committee meeting is planned Wednesday to act. Meanwhile Miller seeks payment for 80 hours at fifty cents an hour, and the three officials refuse to extend his contract, citing lack of authority.
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Miller
Tyler
Hughes
Connery
W. D. Howard
Local Girl Injured in Kennywood Roller Coaster Accident
Miss Pearl Miller of New Castle visiting in Swissvale was badly injured at Kennywood Park Braddock when a roller coaster car broke loose. Mrs. William Cramer suffered the most serious injuries, while Miss Miller sustained cuts to the mouth and severe bruises to arms and limbs as riders were thrown from the car.
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Pearl Miller
New Castle
William Cramer
Swissvale
Kennywood Park
Braddock
Blaine Street Paving Vetoed by City Mayor
Mayor Tyler sent back the Blaine street paving ordinance with a veto citing lack of majority support among property owners and excessive street height preventing fair assessments. He also noted other improvements are more urgent than paving Blaine street. Proponents and opponents engaged in a lengthy council dispute with petitions after council passage.
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Tyler
Blaine Street
Poison Mistakenly Taken By Miss Ryan In City
Miss Maydle Ryan of Beech Street swallowed formaldehyde by mistake thinking it medicine. Dr. T. M. Shaffer attended and she was moved to Shenango Valley hospital where she improved enough to return home the next morning.
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Maydle Ryan
Beech Street
T. M. Shaffer
Shenango Valley Hospital
Miss Ryan
Pastors Dine At Tea Cup Inn In Honor Of Mission Leaders
United Presbyterian pastors gathered Monday evening for a dinner at the Tea Cup Inn honoring Rev. G. E. Raitt of Pittsburg a home mission board member and Mr McConahy of the Pittsburg Y M C A The group discussed foreign missionary work and later enjoyed a stereopticon lecture on the topic at First United Presbyterian church before a large audience.
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United Presbyterian Churches
Tea Cup Inn
G. E. Raitt
Pittsburg
Home Mission Board
McConahy
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien Declares Bankruptcy
In Philadelphia on June 10 Joseph F A Hagen known as Philadelphia Jack O'Brien filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court. He lists liabilities of 101934 dollars 35 cents and assets of 10027 dollars 50 cents.
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Philadelphia
Joseph F. A. Hagen
Jack” O’brien
U. S. District Court Today
Hagen
Dictograph Demonstration Sparks Local Interest in New Device
Detective Arthur Sturton shows a dictograph in New Castle and Lawrence County, highlighting its ability to overhear conversations through walls and doors. The demonstration proves promising for future local use, with Sturton holding the only machine in Lawrence County.
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New Castle
Lawrence County
Arthur Sturton
McNamara
California
Columbus
Ohio
Sturton
Gas Main Down at Gardner on Harmony Line
Men employed by the Heat and Light company are rushing construction of a gas main at Gardner the new town on the Harmony line east of the city. Work proceeds swiftly and gas will soon be supplied to the developing section.
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S Heat and Light Company
Gardner
Harmony Line
Committee to Hold Meeting of Men’s Bible Class
Members of the executive committee of the First Methodist Episcopal church will meet this evening in the Y M C A parlors. They will discuss plans for the coming year’s program.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
New Light Bill Before Councils
The article notes a new light bill before city councils involving McCormick and related officials. It outlines proposed rates and policy changes awaiting approval. The piece details council discussions and potential impacts on residents and municipal services.
Five Year Electric Light Contract Proposed With Conduit Deal
The council rejected a ten year contract, introducing a new five year ordinance. It lowers the city lighting term to five years starting when the old contract ends, raises free city building lighting to 2000 kWh per month, and sets a flat rate of 6 cents per kWh. It requires the company to enter municipal conduit and awaits electrical committee review.
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Electical
Found Guilty Of Larceny In Wampum Case
W. J. Trover was found guilty of larceny of $10 by a jury Monday evening. Prosecution said Trover followed a boy to Wampum to obtain the money, but Trover claimed he worked on a Mahoningtown church that day. Sentencing and defense were handled by District Attorney Thomas W. Dickey and defense attorneys Quincy A. McBride and Clyde Gibson.
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W. J. Trover
W. J. Freed
Wampum
Trover
M. E. Church
Mahoningtown
Thomas W. Dickey
Quincy A. McBride and
Clyde Gibson
Pulaski Fair To Be Continued In September Plans
Pulaski fair organizers set a Wednesday evening meeting at Boyd's hall to advance preparations for the Lawrence county institution. A recent gathering subscribed stock and the coming session will elect officers and apply for a new charter while setting a September fair date.
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Boyd's Hall
Pulaski
Lawrence County
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Winsek
Money Laundry
Charles Pugh
Shaffer
Mrs. Wimer
Woodland Beach
Veterans
Baptist Aggregation
Thorugh
Braddock, Pa
Miss Pearl Miller
Blaine
Jack O’brien
Nelly Contract
Ordin
McCor
Mick Bill
Freed
Asso
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