Fire Escape Law 10 to Be Enforced Across State
In Harrisburg on June 13 an opinion to Chief Factory Inspector John C. Delaney states deputy chief William M. Hargest may enforce the May 3 1909 fire escape and safety act in first and second class cities and beyond. The act’s constitutionality was upheld by the supreme court in Roumfort Co. v. State, and enforcement is now duty bound for third class cities boroughs and all other areas.
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Warrisburg
John C. Delaney Yesday
William M. Hargest
Supreme Court
A. L. Roumfort Company
State board of education to serve without pay
Governor Tener is to announce appointments to the state board of education which will operate without compensation. The board will begin preliminary work with highly qualified members, including existing officials, while work on the new code continues amid republican era progress for Pennsylvania schools. Thomas Martindale of Philadelphia spent Sunday with his sister in North Beaver street.
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Tener
State Board of Education
Aid B. Oliver
Pittsburg
John S. Isling
Erie
Phillips
Westchester Normal School
Commission
Commonwealth
Union
Innsylvania
Thomas Martindale
Philadelphia
Mrs
Sara Crawford
North Beaver Street
Indictments in Columbus graft probe hit seven officials
The grand jury at Columbus Ohio has indicted nine individuals in a legislative graft probe. Indicted are Representative Frank M. Calvey of Cleveland, two counts. Stanley Harrison of Cleveland, two counts. Senator Thomas A. Dean of Fremont, two counts. former Columbus Mayor Charles A. Bond now of Cleveland, two counts. Representative George B. Nye of Pike County, two counts. J. W. Meader of Cleveland, one count. L. C. Miller of Akron, one count.
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Columbus
Frank M. Calvey
Cleveland
Stanley Harrison
Thomas A. Dean
Fremont
Charles A. Bond
George B. Nye
Pike County
J. W. Meader
L. C. Miller
Akron
Settlement Effort on Newell Avenue Damages
City council discussed claims from Newell Avenue Seventh Ward property owners who appealed damages. A three member committee was proposed to seek settlement. a schedule of claims likely to be presented at the first meeting. Also reported work on replacing a 90 ton fly wheel and additional damage claims on Atlantic Avenue.
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Newell Avenue
Raney
Dunlap
Atlantic Avenue
Adam
Kate Johnston
Finance Committee
She-nango Presbytery Meets Over Seventh Ward Church
The Shenango presbytery convenes at Central Presbyterian Church today to decide matters regarding the Seventh Ward Presbyterian Church. Members await actions on proposed decisions and future plans.
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Shenango
Central Presbyterian Church
Seventh Ward Presbyterian Church
Shenango Tin Mill Adds Labor Force Amid Ongoing Work
About a hundred extra laborers are at work at the Shenango tin mill at the present time on account of the ongoing milling operations and production needs, increasing shifts and staffing to meet demand.
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Shenango
Princess Wenona of 101 Ranch Real Wild West Show
Princess Wenona, now with the 101 Ranch Real Wild West Show, travels with Sioux Indians under her supervision. A Carlisle School graduate, she rose from tribal captive to trusted Sioux leader and famed rifle and pistol expert, shaping the show and its acts.
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Wenona
Enona
Appy
Rior
Carlisle
Princess Wenona
Storm Causes Damaging Local Disturbance
Yesterday's storm caused considerable property damage in the vicinity. Dirt washed onto paved streets and several washouts were reported amid high winds. A tree fell in the public park on Liberty Street and more trees were blown down in other parts of the ward.
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Liberty Street
Memorial Service For Crosscut Lodge At Odd Fellows Hall
Members of Crosscut lodge of the Odd Fellows will attend a memorial service this evening in the Odd Fellows hall uptown. All city lodges will participate and the address will be delivered by Rev. R. N. Merrill, pastor of the Seventh Ward Methodist Church.
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Crosscut Lodge of the Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows Hall
R. N. Merrill
Seventh Ward Methodist Church
Butler Visitor Reports Local Social Activities
A. D. Newell visits Butler as a lawn fete at the Methodist church is slated for this evening. Claire Osborne of Youngstown visits. A girl is born to Mr. and Mrs. Ira Stickle of Wabash avenue and Cedar streets. Mrs. W. J. Osborne departs for White Haven for a stay. Jesse Brown returns to Pittsburgh to pursue college degrees. Darley Rhodes and wife plan several weeks in Mt. Clemens. The Twentieth Century Bible class meets at the home of the Misses Zeigler. Ladies' Aid of the Seventh Ward Christian church gathers at Mrs. Clyde Shelar's home.
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A. D. Newell
Butler
Claire Osborne
Youngstown
Ira Stickle
Wabash Avenue
Cedar Streets
W. J. Osborne
White Haven
Jesse Brown
Pittsburg
Darley Rhodes
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Brakes Fail In Beaver Falls Car Wreck
E S Gerber of Pittsburgh lost brakes on Steffin Hill road and crashed his car in a ditch. The vehicle rolled, trapping Mr Gerber and his family on the road. Miss Gerber, 16, suffered a cut above the left eye and body bruises. others escaped injury. The car was wrecked.
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Beaver Falls
Steffin Hill
E. S. Gerber
Pittsburg
Moonlight Excursion to Conneaut Lake Announced
The first moonlight excursion of the season sails from Pennsylvania station on Thursday evening June 15 at 5 10 p m The fare is 95 cents.
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Conneaut Lake
Pennsylvania Station
Lightning strikes veterinary in Niles during storm
Seriously injured veterinary Leavitt McCombs of Niles Ohio was struck by lightning in the Sunday storm. He was knocked unconscious, later rallied briefly, and remains in critical condition.
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lLeavitt McCombs
Niles, D
Billy Sunday to Visit Beaver Falls for Evangelistic Campaign
Evangelist Billy Sunday has consented to come to Beaver Falls for a series of evangelistic meetings. The Beaver County Ministerial Association committee, after a conference with Sunday in Erie, reports no fixed date yet set, though the campaign is expected sometime during the coming winter.
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Billy” Sunday
Beaver Falls
Beaver County
Kirkwood Found Guilty in Liquor Case Trial
In a courtroom scene, Kirkwood is found guilty after evidence shows eight pints of whiskey and twelve quarts of beer were seized from a suitcase linked to him. Witnesses including Oscar and Mrs. Dans testified to liquor purchases while Kirkwood claimed to help relatives and friends.
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Oscar
Kirkwood
Dans
Kirkwoods
Dickey
Allegheny
Cyrus Horner
Youngstown
Breen
Horner
Son Not Dead in Mexico Confirms Alive in Globe Arizona
June 13. Mrs. M. A. Brewer of New Brighton learns her son Gale Brewer, once thought killed in El Paso border fire, is alive in Globe Arizona working in the automobile business. A U S Army captain in El Paso said Gale was in Globe and may know nothing of death rumors. Mrs. Brewer has written to him.
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New Brighton
M. A. Brewer
Gale Brewer
el Paso
Texas
Interstate Commerce revokes railcar rate increases
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered revocation of advanced freight rates on vehicles affecting over 250 railroads. The ruling voids the increased charges on agricultural implements across the southwest territory, issued in Washington on June 12.
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United Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southwest Territory
Local News and Event Notes from New Castle Area
Mrs W Buxton is in New Castle today. John Eaton visits Pittsburg. Mr and Mrs Elmer Pearson of Beaver Falls visit friends here over Sunday. A strawberry and ice cream festival at the Lutheran church will be held Friday June 16. All are invited.
Man Drifts to Cop Porch Tries to Sleep on Street
Carl Shaffer, arriving by carnival company car, slept on Policeman Eberle’s back porch. Cy Horner spotted him, leading to arrest. Drunk man Collier later stopped in a new auto and taken to the city jail after a hurried police transport.
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Carl Shaffer
Carnival Company
Eberle
Cy Horner
Central
Collier
P. H. C. to Build an Addition in New Castle
Sharon parent circle closes land deal for expansion of the P. H. C. building in New Castle. Local members of the Pro tected Home Circle will be interested in the addition project and its potential uses.
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New Castle
Sharon
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