Four Chicago banks closed over deposit shortfall
The LaSalle Street Trust and Savings bank known as the Lorimer bank and three affiliated state banks were closed by State Auditor James J Brady after a failed $650000 city funds demand. Bank examiner Daniel V Harkin said the action aimed to protect small depositors as larger ones had withdrawn.
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International News Service
Chicago
LaSalle Street Trust & Savings Bank
Lorimer Bank
James J. Brady
Daniel V. Harkin
Cook County
la Salle Street Trust & Savings Bank
Illinois State Bank of Chicago
Broadway State Bank
Ashland-Twelfth State Bank
Florimer Institution
Brady
Harkin
LaSalle Trust & Savings Bankas
Swick Found Not Guilty in Serious Local Case
Walter Swick was found not guilty by the jury this morning after a day of testimony. The court costs were assessed to the county. The trial yesterday featured Miss Koch's strong allegations and nine witnesses for the defense.
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Walter Swick
Bertha Koch
Miss Ochs
Commonwealth
Ainst
Mike Frengle
Myrtle Orney
Poer
Shenan Township
W. S. Reynolds
Iley
Sweepstakes At Country Club
A tennis and ball sweepstakes event will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 oclock at the New Castle Country Club. Teams captained by Messrs Long and John Elder will compete, open to all club members. The courts have been overhauled and are in excellent shape.
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Messrs
Reg “Long
John Elder
New Castle
Enthusiasm At 76th Lawrence County Sunday School Convention
The seventy six convention of the Lawrence County Sabbath School association held at Ellwood City Presbyterian church opened with county president M. W. Leslie of New Castle in the chair. Devotional service by Rev. W. Frank Reber inspired the gathering as the choir provided an anthem.
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Seventy-Sixth
Lawrence County Sabbath School Association
Ellwood City
Ellwood
W. T. Burns
New Castle
J. Clyde Gilfillan
Robert Hamill
Mt. Jackson
J. A. Breckenridge
Lawrence
Zurich
Switzerland
Women Suffrage Endorsed by General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Chicago June 11 The General Federation of Women’s Clubs recognizes women’s suffrage as the biennial convention opens with President Mrs P W Pennybacker announcing the move. The group vows equal privileges for all and expects to bring the resolution to the floor tomorrow amid anticipated opposition mainly from Southern members arguing the negro vote is a state issue.
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International News Service
Chicago
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
P. W. Pennybacker
General Federation
Mrs. Pennybacker
San Francisco
Federation
South
June Webster Laid To Rest
The funeral for June Webster, linked to a murder charge against William Truxall, was held at 16 North Mercer Street with Dr. W. W. Sniff officiating. Numerous flowers evidenced sympathy as the remains were buried at Garland Land Grace cemetery with pallbearers Hart Guy, Tellus, Edward Woods, John Lynch, Thomas Moore, and Benjamin Black.
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June Webster
William Truxall
North Mercer Street
W. W. Sniff
First Christian Church
Graceland Cemetery
Hart Guy
Mr. Tellus
Edward Woods
John Lynch
Thomas Moore
Benjamin Black
Delegates Return From Richmond Grotto Meeting
Attorney Robert L. Wallace Dr. H. E. Zerner and Jose S. Rice returned from the Grotto grand council meeting in Richmond Virginia They report a very good session with about 4590 attendees present.
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Robert L. Wallace
H. E. Zerner
Jose S. Rice
Richmond
Harris Plans Modern Storefront Replacement
W. H. Harris, a Long Avenue merchant, tears out the old storefront to install a modern facade. Windows will flank the main entrance as the work proceeds.
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W. H. Harris
Long Avenue
W. S. W. Club Plans Summer Picnic At Park
The W. S. W. club held its final summer meeting at Miss Hazel Ringer's Division street home. Plans were made for a park picnic on Friday, June 26, with her mother and Mrs. Weatherby assisting in serving refreshments.
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W. S. W. Club
Hazel Ringer
Division Street
Weatherby
Woman Hurt In Eastbrook Road Collision
A woman identified as Mrs. Steve Scorcia was seriously hurt when her horse drawn rig was struck by an automobile on Eastbrook road about 2 12 miles from the city. The auto reportedly left the scene without aiding her. a physician and veterinarian attended both, and the auto may be registered to A. A. McKee of Wilmington road.
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Eastbrook
Steve Scorcia
A. A. McKee
Wilmington Road
Burglars Try to Enter House on North Cedar Street
Burglars attempted to break into the home of Harry King on North Cedar Street last night. The intruders tried several downstairs windows but were unsuccessful.
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Harry King
North Cedar Street
Two Drunks Appears in Police Court and Are Discharged
Two intoxicated men stood before the police court this morning and were discharged. No further penalties were imposed, marking a quiet session for the court.
Nationwide Fight Grows for National Prohibition
Former Indiana governor J Frank Hanly told a Fountain Inn audience that national prohibition is inevitable though the Hobson resolution may not pass this year. He said public sentiment is turning toward constitutional amendment and previewed a Flying Squadron campaign to mobilize support in 180 cities including state capitals and the national capital. Ex governor Hanly and Oliver W Stewart will address a mass meeting at First Baptist Church as the plan unfolds this winter.
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Hobson
United States
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Fountain Inn
Congress
National Congress
Flying Squadron of America
Hanly
Oliver W. Stewart
Illinois
First Baptist Church
New Castle
Flying Squadron
Conductors Will Have Memorial Sunday Observance
The O. R. C. memorial observance will be held Sunday with members meeting at 2 PM at the Seventh ward fire department building and leaving by buoy for city cemeteries. All cemeteries will be visited and graves decorated with flowers. Memorial services will be held about two weeks later at a to be announced location.
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Seventh Ward Fire Department
Butchers Clash With Grocers Over Ball Game Plan
City butchers say they can mince victory against grocers in a ball game and have sued to force play. If grocers accept the challenge the carving act would occur next Wednesday.
Boys Swim For Pennies Under Washington Street Bridge
A group of boys swam yesterday afternoon near the Washington Street bridge on the Neshannock River. Bystanders tossed pennies into the water and the boys dived to retrieve them, some earning a notable amount.
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Washington Street
Neshannock River
Diary Read In Court Reveals Mrs Poss Meetings
In New York today a diary kept by Mrs Lillian Poss was entered as evidence in her divorce trial from Frank R Poss. The diary recounts frequent meetings with Percy M Thorn and breakfast at 4 am at Jack's and other venues.
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New York
Lillian K. Poss
Percy M. Thorn
Thorn
Eleanor
Mr. Thorn
Waldorf Astoria
Lincoln
Jack's
Levy
Mrs. Poss
Claridge’s
Emmanuel Church Still Unfinished
Emmanuel Church continues unfinished as services are held in the Sunday school room. Repair work and frescoing in the auditorium remain incomplete, with a hopeful completion for the next Sunday. Rev. Clifford Joshua, new pastor, will lead the pulpit duties. Sunday school 10 a.m. preaching 11 a.m. Children’s day exercises at 7 p.m.
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Emmanuel Baptist Church
Clifford Joshua
Unidentified Man Die at Ma Honingtown Crossing
A man killed at a railroad crossing in Ma Honingtown remains unidentified with body at Cochran's undertaking rooms awaiting identification. A foreign language book found on him is being used by Coroner Norris to establish who he is. His companion Michael Olich, also injured, shows some improvement.
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Mahoningtown
Cochran
Norris
Michael Olich
Citizens vow prosecutions over county road neglect
A mass meeting at city hall denounced Lawrence county highway neglect and delayed constables. A prosecutions committee led by David Jameson plans to visit districts, collect reports on bad roads, and pursue action against supervisors and constables.
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Lawrence County
City Hall
David Jameson
Hiram G. Miller
J. S. Martin
8. L. McCracken
Howard Frew
L. McCracken
State Highway Commissioners
McCracken
Rendering Plant Fire Destroys Knobloch Facility
Fire of incendiary origin destroyed the Knobloch rendering plant on Henry Young farm near County Line road last night. About 10 30 flames drew hundreds of spectators as the building burned to the ground with no insurance. Loss about 3000 dollars and rebuilding plans slated for the site.
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Knobloch Company
Henry Young
County Line
Knoblock
Old Folks Concert At 8 30 Tonight At High School
The Old Folks concert for the loan exhibit will start at 8 30 this evening in the high school building. A gong will sound at 8 15 to warn attendees. An excellent program has been prepared for the event.
Whooping Cough Cases Reported In City
Two whooping cough cases reported to the health department this morning. Names and addresses given: Baby Wimner at 831 Harrison Street and Donald Houk at 1306 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Health Department
Baby Wimner
Harrison Street
Donald Houk
Pennsylvania Avenue
Western Union Manager Frank Callahan Off Week in Titusville
Frank Callahan, manager of the local Western Union office, is spending the week in Titusville for unspecified duties or rest. He is the focal person named in this brief notice.
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Frank Callahan
The
Western Union
Titusville
Death Notices for Dean Ray Dean Macom and Mrs Edward Martin
Short death notices list Dean Ray aged 21 of 1503 Huron Avenue Dean Macom aged 14 of 218 Bellevue Avenue and Mrs Edward Martin of Canal Dover. Details incomplete but indicate fatalities.
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Dean Ray
Huron Avenue
Dean Macom
Bellevue Avenue
Edward Martin
Canal Dover
Lve
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