Lieutenant Wright Survives Onboard Train Gun Duel
Lieutenant Karl Wright of the Baltimore and Ohio police narrowly escaped death in a gun battle on a train at Lodi Ohio. The unnamed gunman died thirty minutes after the exchange from four bullets fired by Wright. The suspect, about 43, six feet tall, uniden tified, fled 459 feet and was found with multiple valuables. authorities labeled him a possible house robber.
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Karl Wright
New Castle
Baltimore and Ohio Police
Lodi
Wright
Czechoslovakian girls see marriage age rise to sixteen
Prague reports that the legal marriage age for girls in Czechoslovakia has been raised from 14 to 16 by statute. This marks the second increase since the republic's founding, while boys must wait until 18. Parental acquiescence remains required for underage unions.
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International
Prague
Republic
Medical Ad Advice Echoes through Patient Query
A mother asks if toning down her daughter's health needs could help. The physician sharply replies that the remedy lies in cutting out dates, signaling a satirical or ad style medical inquiry from a Cincinnati Enquirer piece.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Town Notes On High School Grads Seeking Summer Work
The column tracks hasty post term plans as city high school boys flood local plants seeking jobs for next term. It highlights Flynn of the New Castle team excelling at multiple baseball positions and noted for pep and fan appeal.
Students Celebrate End of Term Picnic at Cascade Park
Job hunting ended at noon for many as they hurried home to change into outfits fit for a school picnic. By three o clock Cascade Park hosted a crowded scene of pupils from the institution in bright attire enjoying the term’s close with a festive Roman holiday air.
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Cascade Park
Westminster College Graduates Alumni as Seniors Celebrate
Westminster College closed the year with a graduation ceremony in New Wilmington. Seniors received diplomas marking their transition to alumni while undergraduates celebrated, and veterans of the old guard joined the festive townwide atmosphere creating a holiday mood.
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Westminster College
New Wilmington
East Street resurfacing eyed near City Hall
City plans to resurface East Street between North and Washington near City Hall where current paving is exceptionally rough and likely to draw little motorist objection.
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Jefferson Street
City Hall
New Castle
East
Washington
New Castle Enjoys Real Summer Day As County Markets Improve
New Castle experiences a warm summer day with improved business activity and rising spirits. If this summer pattern holds, Lawrence County communities expect widespread rejoicing and economic uplift.
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New Castle
Lawrence County
Workmen Begin Razing Homes for Castleton Hotel Site
Workmen started razing dwellings on North Mercer Street beside the Lawrence Club to clear space for the new Castleton hotel. The Lawrence Club building will be torn down last since it remains in use and the new hotel is not yet ready for occupancy.
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Mercer Street
Lawrence Club
Castleton
Prosperity Forecast Sparks Local Optimism and Street Upgrades
Arthur Brisbane predicts a new prosperity era in the United States starting in the fall, while local observers note Washington Street improvements including bath finish on curb lights and new sidewalk stretches. Straw hat sales surge as summer nears, and automobile accessory shops report strong business amid increased traffic on East Washington Street.
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Arthur Brisbane
United States
Brisbane
Washington Street
East Washington Street
Eddie Weygant Visits News Office After Boxing Career
Eddie Weygant former featherweight boxer and current auto salesman paid a visit to The News office to greet the staff who supported him during his battles against top national boxers. He expressed appreciation for the backing he received in his prime.
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Eddie Weygant
Eddie
Beloved Leslie House Bellhop Johnny Waters Shines
A devoted hotel bellhop named Johnny Waters garners praise at the Leslie house for always helping guests. If he keeps his diligent faithful service, he is poised to rise in the hotel business.
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Leslie House
Johnny Waters
Parking Causes One Way Traffic On Sutton Street
Report notes during commencement exercises last night cars blocked both sides of Sutton Street near the Ben Franklin area, restricting traffic to a single lane in parts of the street.
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Sutton Street
Sesqui centennial stamps go on sale at New Castle post office
The New Castle post office offers Sesqui-centennial stamps sold widely to interested customers. A car mishap near North and North Jefferson streets ends safely when a rear seat passenger falls from an open door. the accident involves two ladies in the back and a couple in front. The falling passenger was shaken but unharmed.
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New Castle
North
Jefferson Street
Clemenceau’s Tenancy Stands After Building Sale
Paris report states Georges Clemenceau will remain in his five story building apartment despite sale to an unknown buyer. The former French premier holds a long term lease with a yearly rent of about 110 dollars and continues living there with a valet and an elderly housekeeper.
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International News Service
Paris
Georges Clemenceau
France
Sue Franklin
Palais d'Orsay
Clemenceau
Clemeanceau
Sabbath School Delegates Back Prohibition and Against Continental Sunday
Lawrence County Sabbath School Association adopts resolutions urging strict enforcement of prohibition and opposition to Continental Sunday. The group endorses high moral entertainment, invites Pennsylvania State Convention to New Castle in 1927, and thanks local officials and media.
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Association
Pennsylvania
United States
Lawrence County
H. O. Holcomb
Conneaut Lake Park
Joseph
New Castle
Reading
Cassie Brothers
Wampum Presbyterian Church
Homer C. Drake
Homer B. Davis
W. D. McKnight
D. M. Marshall
G. J. O. Davidson
Socialists Push Rejection of Mellon Berenger Debt Accord
Paris June 10. The Socialist caucus votes to demand the chamber reject the Mellon Berenger plan for settling the French debt to the United States. They cite absence of a transfer clause, contrasting with Germany and France under the Dawes plan.
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International News Service
Paris
United States
Chamber
Germany
France
Real Estate Transfers in Various Wards and Towns
Real estate transfers listed include Charlie A. Davis to Henry Lee Marvin in Fourth Ward for 1 dollar and multiple other transfers within New Wilmington Little Beaver Neshannock Ellwood and surrounding areas for 1 dollar. Notable larger transfer: Margaret A. Barker estate to J R Rick in Second Ward for 10500 dollars.
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Charlie A. Davis
Henry Lee Marvin
Fourth Ward
Theodore J. Minner
John W. Mitchell
New Wilmington
Justin M. Roler
Clauda A. McCown
Little Beaver
E. L. Ostendorf
Mae Thomas
First Ward
Stanley Kresowaty
Michael Sobizak
Chewton
Anna I. McBride
John, B. Norris
Neshannock
Stephen F. Zialkowski
Jane
No Orator
A bishop dines with a host before an afternoon service where he will speak. He eats little, saying a preacher should not eat heavily before a sermon. The housewife misses the service to prepare supper. Her husband sighs that the bishop may as well have eaten.
Knights Of Columbus State Officers Elected In Pennsylvania
Delegates to the 29th annual Pennsylvania State Council convention elected Eugene E. Barrett as state deputy, unopposed for a slate including Paul Carroll treasurer Ralph T. Duncan adjutant and J B Malloy warden. Secretary race narrowed to three with J L Luther winning over Lawrence OToole and Bernard M Hanlon.
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Lawrence O'Toole
Pittsburgh
Bernard M. Hanlon
New Castle
Ivy plants grown from Washington tomb twigs in court house library
Mrs James, a law librarian, has ivy cut from George Washington’s tomb at Mt Vernon. The twigs, gathered on an eastern trip a year ago, now grow over two feet high and cover Washington’s tomb except the front. She also guards many potted plants filling the library with greenery and sunlight. Attorneys visiting the library praise her for brightening dull days.
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Court House
George Washington
Mt. Vernon
Winifred James
James
Washington
Custody Hearing for Leggett's Son Set in New York
David G. Leggett of 125 Riverside Drive is ordered to appear in Brooklyn Supreme Court June 11 to detail home life as Lincoln L. Stephenson seeks custody of his son Lincoln L. Stephenson Jr. The boy, now with his mother Charlotte D. Stephenson Leggett, was previously in the care of maternal grandparents in Toledo. Stephenson asserts Leggett’s luxury environment harms the child’s affections.
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New York
David G. Leggett
Riverside Drive
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Charles T. Hamel
Toledo
Leggett
Stephenson
Grand Jury Hears Rumors At County Courthouse
Grand jurors stood in for hours with many speculating on why no session was held. Judge Hildebrand said jurors may report infractions or offer recommendations on courthouses. After 2 pm the panel briefly surfaced and began an inspection of county buildings.
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Hildebrand
From California to New York and Chicago Family Birthplaces
A短 quiet scene notes that a child learns each parent was born in different states California New York and the child himself in Chicago. He reflects on the puzzle of how the family came together and finds it alright.
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Robert
Mamma
California
Dad
New York
Chicago
Thrift Magazine
Deaths Of The Day Mrs Malloy Buried
Mrs Anna Malloy 85 died Sunday at her son Joseph Malloy's home 1090 South Walnut Street buried Tuesday in Monongahela cemetery Braddock Pa beside her two sons Harry and Kinward Grandsons served as pallbearers Funeral services at St Mary's church New Castle Mrs Malloy widow of Civil War veteran had lived in New Castle eight years Surviving daughter Mrs Mary Knuff and three sons Joseph William John Funeral services for Mrs Susan Bell of Canonsburg Pa were held at Neshannock Presbyterian Church Burial in Neshannock cemetery George W Callaway 56 of 139 Preston Avenue died at home after a lingering illness Survived by widow Susie Callaway two children Anna May and Luther and sister Mrs Lena Cole of Virginia Funeral services Saturday 2 PM Payne M E Church McTravia Street Interment Graceland Cemetery
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Anna Malloy
Joseph A. Malloy
South
Walnut Street
Monongahela
Braddock
Harry
Kinward
St. Mary's Church of
New Castle
Malloy
Joseph Malloy
Mary Knuff
Youngstown
Joseph
William
San Francisco
John
Susan Bell
Canonsburg
Neshannock Presbyterian Church
S. A. Kirkbride
Frank McConnell
Clyde Campbell
Walter Porter
Joseph Francis
John Garrett
Findley McConnell
Neshannock Cemetery
George W. Callaway
Preston Avenue
St. Paul’s Baptist Church
Susie Callaway
Anna May
Luther
Lena Cole
Virginia
Payne M. FE
McTravia Street
Graceland Cemetery
Senate probes may make trip to Pittsburgh
The Senate probe expands as the committee plans to learn truth about a $500,000 Pittsburgh Pepper budget and 7000 allegedly illegally registered voters. Witnesses include John Morin of Pittsburgh and officials from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh as Pinchot's expenditures are laid bare.
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Senate
Pinchot
Ge Ae Stahmecker
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Democratic National Committee
Pepper
Pittsburgh
Charles C. McGovern
Western
Henry T. Walnut
Philadelphia
Stahinecker
Truman H. Newberry
Michigan
City and County Raid Two Rum Operations
City and county authorities raided Caesar Maline and Antoni Brech last night and found liquor stills and equipment plus product. Maline and Brech were turned over to County Detective George S Kennedy and charged with violating the Snyder act before Aldermen W B Marshall and O H P Green respectively.
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Caesar Maline
Antoni Brech
Georges. Kennedy
Maline
W. B. Marshall
Brech
O. H. P. Green
Paris Models Refuse To Pose For Freak Pictures
In the Latin quarter Paris models protest that modern cubist depictions make them look ugly. They cite fear of unflattering portraits and rising living costs as reasons to quit posing for artists who pay about 40 francs per nude session.
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Alice Langeler
International News Service
Paris
Latin Quarter
Northwest Historians Dedicate Monuments to Early U S Explorers
In St Paul on June 10 1920 three memorial columns will be dedicated by the Columbia River Historical Expedition. The Astoria 125 foot column will feature a spiral frieze depicting Captain Gray Lewis and Clark and Fort Astoria. A train from St Paul will carry historians state society leaders and student contingents including Franco American Good Will Association winners.
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St. Paul Minn
Pacific Northwest
Columbia River
United States
St. Paul
Great Northern Railway
United
Good Will Association of
New York
Preparatory Schools of France
Northwest
Astoria
Robert Gray
The
Columbia
Lewis and Clark
John Jacob Astor
Fort Astoria
Paris
Mexico To Reclaim Millions of Acres
Durango reports that J. G. White Engineering and associated New York firms study large scale irrigation in several Mexican states. Aims include damming the Nazas river near Gomez Palacio to irrigate the Laguna cotton district. Mexico may ask Congress for about 60 million dollars for a comprehensive program.
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Mexico
International News Service
Durango
J. G. White Engineering Corporation
Alfed Financial and Construction Companies
New York
J. A. Sargent
Sargent
United States Reclamation Service
Lewis Kingman
Old Mexican Central Railroad
Congress
Nazas
Gomez Palacio
Laguna
Gomez and
Torreon
Elephant Butte Lake
Train Hits Auto. Two Men Dead Near Buffalo
Two local railroad men, Joseph V. Pelien and Henry Stradtman, were killed when a fast passenger train struck an automobile in Buffalo New York today. The accident occurred near the city center as the vehicle failed to clear the track.
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Buffalo, N. Y
International News Service
Buffalo
N. Y
Joseph V. Peliien
Henry Stradtman
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