Murder in lonely woods shocks Tin Mill town
A 29 year old knife steel worker Stef Lischinsky was shot from behind while walking with his wife in a wooded area near Wilder Avenue Shenango Tin Mill officers report no arrests and several theories advance. The wife Frances Lischinsky informed John Comatz who alerted police at Shenango. The body lies at the scene awaiting coroner inspection.
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Seventh Ward
Stef. Lischinsky
Lischinsky
Frances
Wilder Avenue
Lawrence Street
Smithfield
Washington Street
Mahoningtown
John Comatz
Comatz
Shenango
New Castle Free Public Library set for Hileman building start
The New Castle Free Public Library will locate in the Hileman building on the diamond with possession given July 1. A lease is expected to be signed by Tuesday and extensive repairs will precede opening. The 34 by 190 foot room has ten large windows for light and air, rent at $35 monthly includes heat and water, and officials aim for a permanent opening soon after July 1.
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New Castle Free Public Library
Hileman
Diamond
Largest man in county dead at age 39
Joseph Wehile of Wayne township died Sunday morning after a week of illness from pneumonia. Wehile weighed 370 pounds and was a watchman, Odd Fellow, and Eagles member. Survived by his wife and four sisters in Tarentum. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at his residence, Clinton cemetery burial.
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Joseph Wehile
Lawrence County
Wayne Township
The
Odd Fellows
Eagles
Mr. Wehile
Tarentum
Clinton Cemetery
Objection Filed Over Capitol Move to Oklahoma City
An injunction request seeks to halt removal of state records and official business to Oklahoma City after Gov. Haskell announced the capitol would remain there. U.S. District Judge Cotteral in Guthrie considers the motion. a prior injunction had been granted in county court.
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United Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Haskell
Guthrie
U.S
Cotteral
Western
Oklahoma
Free Press Case Before Court This Afternoon
The commonwealth sues Free Press publishers C. H. McCarty Charles McKeever F M Hartman and William J White for seditious libel. Court convened this afternoon with a crowded courtroom and jury selection likely to occupy most of the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commonwealth
Free Press
C. H. McCarty
Charles McKeever
F. M. Hartman
William J. White
Ong Man Badly Hurt When Auto Strikes Wagon
Ong Man suffered severe injuries when an automobile struck a wagon. He collapsed unconscious and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
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Ong Man
Lights Fail At Westminster College Graduation
In New Wilmington on June 13 a thousand people waited in darkness for 35 minutes as the Second United Presbyterian church auditorium lost power before the baccalaureate service at Westminster College. President R. M. Russell delivered the sermon from Matt 17:15, praising Christian living and faith, with a 60-voice choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wilmington
Second United Presbyterian Church
Westminster College
R. M. Russell
Christian Associations
D. W. Lusk
Newark
N. J
Chauffeur Held After Croton Avenue Accident
Peter Henderson chauffeur for E. N. Oh is held at the central police station awaiting a Tuesday hearing after a Saturday evening crash on Croton avenue near Haus avenue. Harry Nichols the Oh residence butler is recovering at Shenango Valley hospital from injuries, initially unconscious but expected to recover. Nichols was in front with Henderson when their car hit Robert Groome’s bakery wagon, leaving the wagon damaged and Groome injured. Police allege Henderson was drunk and reckless driving. no bail yet. Continued on Page Four.
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Peter Henderson
E. N. Oh
Central Police
Croton Avenue
Harry Nichols
Ohl
Shenango Valley Hospital
Haus Avenue
Henderson
Nichols
Robert Groome
Groome
Wandering Philadelphia Newsie Ellis Schaeffer Heads Abroad
Ellis Schaeffer, a Philadelphia newsie, started from Philadelphia on March 15 and plans to return March 15, 1915. He travels on foot around the world selling self portraits on postcards to fund his journey and carries a mayoral credential. He is in good shape and wears a khaki walking suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Schaeffer
Newsie
Philadelphia
Light theft plagues Reiber Street tunnel officials seek remedy
A Moravia street patrol reports most lights removed from the Reiber street tunnel in recent nights. City officials appeal for solutions to stop repeated thefts of electric lights, noting ongoing annoyance and the need to keep the tunnel lit.
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Reiber Street
Moravia Street
Bhut
Ministers Regret Dr Higley Leaving City
Resolutions of regret were adopted by the Ministerial Association on Monday morning over the departure of Dr E E Higley from the city. Dr Higley, a zealous worker, drew praise as members expressed sorrow at his leaving. Dr Scott F Hershey of the First Presbyterian church delivered the morning paper on The Man of the Place.
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E. E. Higley
Higley
Scott F. Hershey
First Presbyterian Church
Walter Larkin in City Today
Walter Larkin a general organizer of the Amalgamated Association of I B T is in the city today. He is a prominent leader and is presently located at Martins Ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Larkin
City Today
Amalgamated Association of I. 8. & T. W
Larkin
Amalgamated Association
Martins Ferry
Fear Iain May Flop 10 Democrats
A terse political note suggests caution about Iain May facing a potential loss affecting ten Democratic figures. The text indicates uncertainty and calls for vigilance in the unfolding race.
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Fear Iain
Maine faces possible shift to Democratic column in fall
Augusta dispatch reports Maine may swing to the Democratic side in September as the Payne Aldrich tariff and Republican organization discontent mix with liquor questions. Candidates include Obadiah Gardner and Frederick W. Plaisted, while Senator Hale has seen waning support since 1899.
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United Press
Augusta
Maine
Harris M. Plaisted
Bangor
Obadiah Gardner
Rockland
State Grange
Frederick W. Plaisted
Capitol
U. S
Eugene Hale
Congress
Frederick A. Powers
Houston
Page Four
Full Blooded Indian Visits Lawrence County Farm
Lawrence county gains a full blooded Oklahoma Indian as a temporary resident. He arrived from the west Saturday and will summer on J. B. Johnston’s farm seven miles north on the New Wilmington road. Although an Indian, he appears American in dress and habits and comes from frontier mission schools. He was brought east by Rankin Johnston who has taught in the Indian school for three years. The man is very non-communicative and speaks little on any topic.
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Lawrence County
J. B. Johnston
New Wilmington
Oklahoma
Rankin Johnston
I O O F Outing Sets August Ninth Picnic at Cascade Park
The I O O F Outing association fixes August 9 at Cascade Park for the annual picnic. The county now has 12 lodges with Mahoningtown and Pulaski new members. Officers include W A Miner president Ellwood City E T Sechler vice president William Boyd secretary and Charles H Andrews treasurer. A strong athletics program features a ball game fat man's race potato race and more.
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I. O. O. F. Outing Association
Cascade Park
Mahoningtown
Pulaski
W. A. Miner
Ellwood City
E. T. Sechler
Princeton
William Boyd
New Wilmington
Charles H. Andrews
New Castle
Death Notices for William Quinn and Others
Death notices list William Quinn age 50 of 112 North Bay Street and Elizabeth Pander age 76 of Ellwood, plus W F Pearson of Rockford Illinois, Joseph Wehile age 39 of Wayne Township, and Victoria Siprisa nine months of 524 Moravia Street.
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William Quinn
North Bay Street
Elizabeth Pander
Ellwood
W. F. Pearson
Rockford
Joseph Wehile
Wayne Township
Victoria Siprisa
Moravia Street
Montreal Herald Building Fire Claims Dozens of Lives
A Montreal blaze at the Montreal Herald on St James Street kills about 30 people and injures around 50 as a water tank collapse triggers a wall failure and gas explosion. The building housing bindery and printing rooms suffers extensive damage and employees across floors face brutal casualties.
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United Press
Montreal
Montreal Herald
St. James Street
William Taylor
Ben Hur Memorial Services Next Sunday
The Tribe Ben Hur will hold memorial services in the Golden Eagle hall on Neshannock avenue next Sunday afternoon. They honor members who died in the past year including Maria Sankey Tionesta Reed Ada Lomax Frank Burt and Charles Waddington.
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Golden Eagle Hall
Neshannock Avenue
Maria Sankey
Tionesta Reed
Ada Lomax
Frank Burt
Charles Waddington
William Kelly Suffered Collarbone Break in Baseball Accident
William Kelly an employee of Carnegie Steel was injured in a Saturday evening baseball accident. He sustained a broken collarbone was taken to Shenango Valley hospital where the bone was set and he is recovering. He lives on Grant street.
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William Kelly
Carnegie Steel Company
Shenango Valley Hospital
Grant Street
Roosevelt Speech Sparks British Government Reply
London June 13 The government answered Col Roosevelt's Guild hall speech attacking Egypt policy and Eldon Gorst by stating Gorst enjoys the government's fullest confidence. Sir Edward Grey delivered the reply to Sir Henry Dalziel in Parliament, noting Dalziel's prior question on Gorst's standing. The exchange follows Roosevelt's critical remarks that prompted today’s official statement.
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London
Col. Roosevelt
Guild Hall
England
Egypt
Eldon Gorst
Gorst
Edward Grey
House of Parliament
Henry Dalziel
Dalziel
Grey
Roosevelt
Salute 21 Guns for Col Roosevelt Return
President Taft orders a 21 gun salute for Theodore Roosevelt as he returns from a hunting trip. The Kaiserin Auguste Victoria will off Sandy Hook be greeted by the South Carolina battleship and five torpedo boat destroyers. The escort includes the Dolphin bearing Secretary Meyer and Secretary Wilson with Capt. Archibald Butt to convey the welcome message.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Kaiserin Auguste Victoria
Sandy Hook
Taft
Hunter
South Carolina
Ambrose Light
Dolphin
Navy
Meyer
Agriculture Wilson
Archibald Butt
Aviator Sails Over Cities to Thrilling Welcome
American flyer arrives in Philadelphia to a huge crowd cheering the feat. The hero governor attends and congratulates the daring aviator as the city hails the record setting journey.
Hamiltons Flight First leg of remarkable flight
Flight from Governor's Island to North Philadelphia covered 86 miles in 1 hour 50 minutes. Timings show passes over Elizabeth Rahway Trenton Bristol Holmesburg before landing at Front and Erie avenues in Philadelphia. Average speed 46.8 mph and altitude around 6500 feet.
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Hamilton
Governor's Island
N. Y
Elizabeth
N. J
Rahway
Trenton
Bristol
Holmesburg
Front and
Erie Avenues
Philadelphia
Air Line
Hamilton’s plane makes forced stop on Raritan marshes
Hamilton’s aeroplane descended on the Raritan shore between South Amboy and Fairville. He alighted at 1 PM due to engine misfire from dirty spark plugs and planned to resume about 3 PM after hauling.
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South Amboy
N. J
Hamilton
Raritan
Here
Fairville
Metuchen
Governors Island
Hamilton completes first leg of New York Philadelphia flight
Charles K. Hamilton, in a Curtiss biplane, flies from New York to Philadelphia and back, covering about 86 miles in 1 hour 50 minutes. He lands near Front street and Erie avenue as 20 000 cheering spectators greet him in Quaker City. He calls the flight beautiful with perfect weather.
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Philadelphia
Charles K. Hamilton
New York
Hamilton
Front Street
Erie Avenue
Elks Plan Social Evening After Lodge Meeting
The Elks lodge will host a reception for numerous new members Wednesday after the regular meeting. Trustees and the house committee promise an evening of pleasure with music addresses and lunch as the main features.
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The
Elks’ Lodge
Two Suspects Fail to Appear After Fighting Resisting Officer Charge
Jacob Zell and Sam Reno were arrested Sunday evening on fighting and resisting an officer charges. They posted $10 forfeits for this morning's hearing but failed to appear.
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Jacob Zell
Sam Reno
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Pounds
Oklahoma Capitol
Reiver Tunnel
DR. Higley
Pine Tree
Hale
Association
Ben Hur
Col
Rosevel
Daring
Quaker City
Hughes
Stuart
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