Young Girl Reveals Intrigue Behind Coal Region Missing Girl
Agnes Trefagar recalls working with Marie Sheldon at a roadhouse as she explains how Marie vanished and a burned body near Pottsville spurred state police to pursue a roadway underworld. The account, told in a cluttered room, centers on Marie, a sixteen year old waitress, and the search that followed.
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Harvey
Road Mountain
Pottsville
Anthracite
Warrd
Marie Sheldon
Agnes
Maria
Marie
Amnes Kaid
Iadinie Pittaburgh
Wilkes-Barre
Nolice
Regulation of Ber Street Lines Passed by Council
The Regulate Lines Council today approved an ordinance setting new lines for Ber Street. The measure aims to organize traffic and curb congestion on the thoroughfare, with enforcement to begin shortly.
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Council
Ber- Ber Street
Are You Familiar With Your City Contest Questions
A New Castle News inquiry invites readers to answer city trivia. Questions cover local quarrying history by Green Marquis Johnson, the graveyard tabernacle beside Epworth M E Church, and the oldest P O Company conductor in nervics. Send responses with name and address to the Inquiry Editor.
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Green, Marquis & Johnson
Limastous
Tabernacle
Epworth M. E
Florence Avoante
New Castle News
New Castle, Pa
Britain girds to fight pact amid reservations
Britain prepares to press for reservations to the security pact likely to curb Britain’s liberty of action. Foreign Office says the United States was not invited to join to guarantee France’s boundaries. Italy has not rejected the pact but has not committed to adhesion.
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United States Senate
League
Senate
Britain
Foreign Office
United States
France
Wilson
Paris
Washington
Italy
Sabbath School Convention Ends with Moves to Wampum
The 88th Sabbath school convention delegates praised the Westfield church and Rev R M Waverfield for hosting prayers and appreciation. D M Marshall J B Peebles and Mrs EBwu urged a large Lawrence county delegation to Erie for October 14 15 18 while Erie is named for the next state gathering titled The Convention of Expression.
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Bessemer Presbyterian Church
Bessemer
Gary
New Castle News
John W. Owens
Elizabeth Owens
McKinney Bible
Prasbyterian Church
Erie
Lawrence County
HB. B. Manawal
New Castle
Troops Deployed to Nova Scotia Amid Miners Riots
Troops were ordered to Nova Scotia to quell unrest after steel works closed several collieries and store credits were drawn for 2 090 workers. A 10 percent wage cut and concessions in working conditions were offered by the company. New Waterford reports say quiet returned by noon as miners abandoned the power house and looting ceased after a mass meeting.
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Steel Corporation
New Waterford
Pleasure trip ends in disaster off Atlantic City
A youth outing aboard the Crystal, a gasoline yacht, from Atlantic City to celebrate a club’s anniversary ended when a fire and explosion tore through the vessel. Passengers leaped or were forced overboard as burning oil spread. coast guard crews rescued survivors while one young woman’s charred body was found aboard near the burning yacht.
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Atlanta
Young
Dames
Vassel
Coast Guard
Longport
Coat Guard
McKnight
Harry Lehmanach
Atlantic City
Lehmann
T Shotarl
James
NEXT COUNTY CONVENTION AT WAMPUM
The Presbyterian church of New Castle hosted the next county convention with Walter E. Myers presiding over the installation of newly elected officers. An evening sermon followed a 7:15 start with Bessemer high school orchestra performances. Attendance reached 700 plus registered, with many more unregistered.
Political Announcements for Local Republican Ticket
The News lists primary subject notices for September 15, 15925. For President Judge candidates ROULET and Wartacy. Second Ward New Castle Republicans TORN PF. LOCKEaRr, S PLUMMEX EMERY. Jury Commissioner WILLILAM M. HOE. Wayne Township Republican float. Ellwood City Ardmay.
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Torn PF
Lockearr
Second Ward
New Castle
Republican
S. Plummex
Emery Second Ward
Fourth Ward
W. BR. McKee
Fastbrook
HE. WM .Bucke
Reynolde
Rescue Drama as Crystal Fire Destroys Yacht Life Belts Panic
Witness Lehmann recalls chaos aboard the Crystal when a lifeboat mix up left most boats underwater after a rapid fire engulfed the vessel. Passengers screamed as crew tried to guide belts and evacuate, with women and men panicked before Captain Young finally departed last.
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Canpwin Young
Lehmann
Young
Lab
Mann
Centennial Plans Near Completion for New Castle Event
Centennial activities near completion as Baltimore and Ohio showcase York the first American locomotive and the Atlantic built by Phineas Davis. The roster shifts away from risqué acts toward family friendly shows with Cap tain Jack Payne and European novelty acts. A Mardi Gras Defense Day Parade is planned for July 4 with large civic and fraternal delegations.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
York
America
Phineas Davis
New Castle
Jack Payne
Cuspade Park
New Orleans
Coolidge
Union Township
Howling Tom Cats
Duca of Abruzzi Society
Lune
Une
High Meridian
Man Dies On Trinity Lawn In Local Funeral Notice
The obituary lists Margaret Miles Cross as widow and long time spouse, with children James D. of Moravia Stop John Sr. and Edward B. and Mrs. B. F. Taylor of the city Walter of Fort Hays Columbus and Andy Elizabeth at home. The body was moved to Of futt funeral home and will be taken to the Wilmington avenue residence this evening. Funeral services will be Monday June 15 at 2 30 from the residence with Rev Homer B. Davis of Epworth Methodist church. Interment Greenwood cemetery.
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Faye Onsries
Knights of Malta
Lone of
Veterans
Ku Klux Mer
Margaret Miles Cross
James D
Moravia
John Sr
Edward B
B. F. Taylor
Walter
Fort Hays
Columbus
Andy
Elizabeth
Offutt Funeral
North
Marcar St
Out Of Work Job Offers Ducking Baseballs
Youngstown dispatch notes a State City Employment Bureau offer for men to work at a carnival show. The job involves ducking baseballs as part of a human target act, with forty cents of every dollar taken going to the performer.
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Youngstown
Red Cross Notes Missing Nurse at First Aid Station
The Red Cross notes list nurses who assisted at the first aid station on Wednesday but one name was overlooked. Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, city nurse, assisted in the work.
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Red Cross
Elzabeth Davis
Reichmann On Witness Stand in McClintock Case
In Chicago Judge Lynch's courtroom Alexander Reichmann, guardian for Billy McClintock, testified under cross examination by William Scott Stewart and W. W. O'Brien. The defense pressed motive questions as Reichmann defended shared responsibility with Shepherd in caring for the ward who died amid the murder case. A crowded scene and tense exchanges marked the session as further witnesses were expected, including a possible return of Robert E. B. White from Pittsburgh.
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Cincernational Net
Service
Chicago
Jung
Mc.Clintock
Thomas J. Lynch
Alexander Reichmann
Wm. Scottl Stewart
W. W. O'Brien
Wiliam D. Shepherd
Fredom
Billy McClintock
Shepherd
Rolt
Cowe
Witter
Robert EB. White
Pittaburgh
White
Pittuburgh
Reichmans
Reichmann
Billy
Mel Clintock
Stewart
Pond Rolchmang
Crowe
New Bedford farewell for Wolfords before Sal Lake trip
A Thursday evening farewell for Mr and Mrs Garl Wolford marked their departure to Sal Lake City UK. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Hartzman Mr and Mrs Harry Thompson Theron Philly and family Mr and Mrs Sidney Holtzman and family and others. The Loyal Workers of the Presbyterian church held a Saturday meeting at Mrs Newel McKibben’s home with elections led by Julia McClenehan Rosie Span and Treagurer. Refreshments followed. Several locals and visitors were noted in attendance and travel updates shared.
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Garl Wolford
Sal Lake Cy
John Hartzman
Harry Thompson
Theron Philly
Sidney Holtzman
Robert McClenchan
Danny Brown
Bessie Anderson
George Hislttrum
J. A
Margaret Anderson
Helen
James Shields
Ruth Wort- Tian
Rosie Span
Julia McClenchan
Bertha
Billdred Goxssnell
Doris Eppinger
Georgetta Wortman
Ellen McClenehan
Futn Round
Frank Gillinghand
Donora
Lawrence Redmond
Sharpeville
Genger
Sharon
Albert Genkinger
New Castle
Mys
Jennie Horne
Youngstown
C. L. Zedaker
Warren
Leonard
V. A. Anderson
John Holtaman
Robert McClenehan
Radmond
Monaca
Beaver Falla
Walter Holtzman
James Shielda
Friands
Mercer
Mary Lowry
Deaths Of The Day Mr Pacille Buried
Funeral services for Mrs Nanny Pacille were held Thursday at 2 30 PM in the Italian Methodist church on South Mill Street Rev A Flalla directed the service with the church choir present Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery with pallbearers named by friends Mrs McAnusy funeral was held from her former residence in Hickory Township Saturday June 13 at 3 PM Rev A B Reid of Mechanicstown assisted by Rev Greer Bingham of Wampum Burial was at Oak Park cemetery Mrs McAnis died Thursday at 1 PM after a five day illness She was born near Rack Point daughter of James and Margaret Morton Wilson Survived by husband two sons Edwin M of this city and Chauncy R of Fort Wayne one daughter Marjorie A of home one brother Thomas D Wilson of Heysdale two sisters Mrs Emma Davidson of Wampum and Mrs Jessie B Hamilton of this city She was a lifelong Presbyterian member and had been associated with Newport Central and the Central Presbyterian churches
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Mr. Pacille
Nanny Pacille
Boca
South Mill Street
A. Flalla
Greenwood Cemetery
Mra. McAnusy
Mra
Hennah F. McAnus
Jobe Y. Meanica
Hickory Township
A. B. Reid
Mechanicstown
Greer Bingham
Wam- Pum
Oak| Park Cemetery
McAntin
Local Italians Celebrate Feast of St Anthony in Teal
Attorney George Muse and Frank Ferranti will deliver shop addresses Saturday evening at the concluding ceremonies for a two day feast of St Anthony by local Teal. The day opened at 6 am with a heavy tiraworks salute and a similar display planned for 10 pm. The Duke of Abruzz band will perform all day and evening while baseball games are set for Saturday afternoon. Father Golmite of St Vitus church presides over religious excret. Ten cricket matches will be played by the Haverford college team this summer during its tour of England.
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George ‘Muse
Frank Ferranti
St. Anthony
Teal
Dans
Duke of Abruzz
Father GoMite
St. Vitus Church
School Boy Faces Arrest In Death Of Amidon
International News Service reports an early arrest promised in the death of 15 year old Amidon and the wounding of his school boy sweetheart Sterling Mills. Assistant District Attorney Dudley P. Ranney criticized police for arresting Mills and said a warrant would be sought if the youth does not provide a satisfactory account once his condition improves.
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Esley
Mass
Amidon
Sterling Mills
Dudley P. Ranney
Ranney
Mills
Knights of Columbus Party Sets Centennial Week Event
Lector John Jackson of St. Mary's Council coaches preparations for a Garder Party sponsored by the Knights of Columbus during Centennial Week. It will be held Thursday evening July 2005 on North Jetters Street property with a lunch and ample entertainment by local musicians. Proceeds benefit the local American Legion Post for Sick and Relief Fund.
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John Jackson
St. Mary's Council
Knights of Columbus
K. of C
North Jetters Street
The
American Legion
Rev H W Lambert to Return From St Paul
W Lambert of this city has attended the Council of Christian and Missionary Alliance churches in session for three weeks in St Paul Minn He will return home Saturday and occupy the pulpit next Sunday at the local Christian and Missionary Alliance church on Pearson Street One of England's best known bookmakers says he never accepts wagers from women because they are such bad loggers
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W. Lambert
Council of Christian and Missionary
Allance
St. Paul, Minn
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Pearson Street
England
What Did You See Policeman at Mercer Street
A mixed set of vignettes shows a police officer marking machine ties on Mercer Street to ensure no machine is parked over an hour, a college representative addressing high school graduates, a contractor inspecting a steam shovel with a operator, and other street scenes including a man ordering soup and pie, a rail station ticket seller, and a one way street Ohio driver.
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Mercer Street
Police Court News On Stolen Bicycle Report
A report last night said a thief stole a bicycle near 48 Esser Washington Street. Detective Horner and Officer Thompson investigated, two buses found there before the mayor Jona Hodge. 404 Neshanno Avenue reported yesterday that his bicycle had been taken from the Tear of the First M. EL church. W. Moore paid a fine yesterday for unnecessary noise with his machine while going home.
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Bor
Washington Street
Horner
Thompson
Jona Hodge
Neshanno Avenue
M. EL
T. W. Moore
Work Progressing on Greer Market Structure on North Mercer
Report says work on the Greer Market frame at the Greer Buildings on North Mercer Street nears underway with ironworkers awaiting micers. crews plan to begin tying the frame next week and hope to complete the Market by early next week. Clarence Hoover reports a collision on Grove Street with an auto bearing license 731 012 damaging Hoover vehicle, police notified.
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Marcus
Greer
North Mercer Stent
Clarence Hoover
Grove Street
New Castle Grocery Company
Hoover Machine
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OLD Roadhouse
H. R. Huston
Bell
Long Avenue
M. C. Limber Co
Greer Bldg
Mercer St
Hure
Nervics
P O Company
Sis
Great Britain
Westfield Church
R. M. Waverfield
Nova Scotia
Wampum
Tamas
McClall
North Beaver Townsh
Obriey
Willilam M. Hoe
Wayne ‘Towngsht
Te Cimary
T. “Commie
Ardmay Ellwood Cit
Idslta A. B
Third Ward
Rone N. Johnston
Bert) Dinsmore
Pheri Torn
Republican Primark
Burgess, Ellwood City
Par
G. Swick
Ward
Trinity Lawn
Red
Lowry Ielkies
Wesley Moore
Sidney Tolszman
Mrs. Weamer of Sciences
Wilcox Tuesay
Merthine Cowden
Martha Cowden
Moar
Big
David Almmerman
Trene Courtney
Clarence Cole
Wilcox
Mra Nerman Apple
Billie
Edenburg
Rogers House
Chauncey Paden
Nancy Sharp
Nettle Rogers
Scienceie
Evelyn Runkle
Cly Swagger
Anderson
Cly Swager
Fay Wilcox
Lincoln Park
Bulls Anderson
Carl
B. F. Harry
Familly
8. K. Cover
Margaret
J. A. Anderson
Thibbard
James Wallace
Elis Harry
Larimer Ritsle
Lowelyvills
New Bedford
Dewmaliy
Regent
Ade
Attorney Muse
Haverford Collage Cricket Slay Venom Itz
Ewing
Wallace J. Ewing
Johnson Building
Sak Nast
Washington Sty
the Winter CO
East
Washington &J. Mew Castle
Tospitaw
Legion Relief
H. W. Lambert
St. Paul
Atwrney
Middle West
Youngstone Hilman
Aterecrow
Fmm
Ohio
Neshannock Avenue
Roe
Police Court News
Greer Marque
Davis Shoe Co
Children’s Shoe Store
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