Billy Sunday to Receive Honorary Doctorate at Westminster
Westminster College in New Wilmington Pa announces Rev. William A. Sunday will be awarded a Doctor of Divinity degree by the board of trustees. President R M Russell cites Sunday as a scholar and reformer, noting his loyalty to scripture evangelistic zeal and social political reforms.
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New Wilmington Pa
Board of Trustees
Westminster College
William A. Sunday
Pesident R. M. Russell
Billy Sunday
Beaver Falls
Ry. L. K. Peacock
Evangelist Sunday
Pete Porter
Poor and Finance Committees Schedule Meetings
City council committees plan gatherings this week with the Poor Committee meeting tonight at the city clerk office and the Finance Committee convening Friday evening.
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Poor and Finance Committees
Printer Charles Parker Disappears After Leaving Home
Charles F. Parker, 50, a well known job printer from 18 South Front Street, vanished after leaving his home Friday morning. He was seen at his sister Mrs. Jesse Tyler’s home around noon and has not been heard from since. The Parker family and authorities conduct a quiet search. financial troubles are suspected as a possible motive.
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Charles F. Parker
South Front Street
Jesse Tyler
Mahoningtown
Parker
Arlington Avenue Fire Station Project Committee Appointed
Messrs Callahan Patterson and Coultee of the city property committee of councils were appointed to investigate the Arlington avenue fire station project and report at the next committee meeting. An appropriation is in place for a new building but the type of auto fire fighting apparatus to be installed remains to be decided. The committee will determine this point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Callahan, Patterson and
Coultee
City Property Committee of Councils
Arlington Avenue
Patrol Drivers to Have Police Power
An ordinance to grant full police power to patrol drivers was introduced to councils and reported favorably by the police committee at last night’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Committee of Councils
Motion to Oust Heney Tabled By Committee
The Republican national committee faced a confrontation when Mis goon moved to exclude Francis J Heney a Democrat and deny his proxy amid Mississippi district contest hearings The move sparked surprise among Taft backers but was tabled by a near unanimous vote after Heney denied being a Democrat and clarifications by Senator Borah The incident interrupted a hearing on Mississippi district contests and was continued on page ten.
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Heney
United Press
Coliseum
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Francis J. Heney
Missouri
Victor Rosewater
National Committee
Taft
Borah
Sturgis
Mississippi
Debs Debate Declined by Socialist Organizers in New Castle
James Crawford announces plan to debate Eugene V. Debs in New Castle on June 22 during the Socialist annual outing. organizers in Lawrence county decline Debs challenge on his behalf. Crawford says he will still speak and offer a response to Debs after Debs' address with potential later debate in New Castle after June 24 if permitted.
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Eugene V. Debs
United States
J. S. Crawford
Cascade Park
Crawford
Debs
Lawrence County
Emil Seidel
New Castle
Youngstown
Youngstown O
Jas. Crawford
Stevenson Returns to School After 44 Years
Dr. Silas Stevenson of Ellwood City arrived home from Cleveland where he attended a Western Reserve University alumni reunion. He graduated in 1868 and was the sole member of the class of 1868 at the gathering.
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Silas Stevenson
Ellwood City
Cleveland
Western Reserve University
Stevenson
Cleaning Up Eighth Ward Progress Report
Street Commissioner Barteaux leads a crew cleaning the Highth ward district after council petitions cited filthy unsanitary conditions. The effort aims to restore sanitation and order in the area today.
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Barteaux
Highth Ward
Farewell Picnic for Miss Mayme Miller in Moody Park
A picnic is held at the park this evening as a courtesy to Miss Mayme Miller of Wellburg West Virginia who will end a several weeks visit with Mrs Howard M Kirk of Moody Avenue.
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Mayme Miller
Wellburg
W. Va
Howard M. Kirk
Moody Avenue
Ex County Detective J H Breen Named Yard Master
Former Delaware and Hudson County Detective J H Breen has been appointed yard master at Schenectady New York after leaving his post. He will depart for Schenectady after a visit to Ohio and his family plans a short stay there before moving. Breen had been working for the railroad supplying laborers and will now command a large staff though he lacks prior yardmaster experience.
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J. H. Breen
Delaware and Hudson Railway Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Breen
New Castle
Ohio
J. Rosenstock
Stiglitz Case Brought Before Court for Larceny
The commonwealth against Jacob Stiglitz was taken up before Judge Porter. Stiglitz, who bought goods at a bankrupt sale in Ellwood City, took a mirror and other articles valued at about $20 belonging to Mrs. Flora Levy, claiming the items were part of his purchase. District Attorney Dickey prosecutes, James W. Rhodes defends.
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The
Commonwealth
Jacob Stiglitz
Flora Levy
Porter
Stiglitz
Ellwood City
New Castle Aims for Noiseless City Ordinance
Chief of Police Mitchell was instructed by the police committee to enforce an ordinance preventing yelling of hustlers on the street and other unnecessary noises.
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New Castle
Mitchell
Police Committee of Councils
Rail workers skip shifts for St Anthony’s Day service
Local Catholic churches observe St Anthony’s day causing railroad section crews entering the city to lay off for religious services. As a result the railroads operate without their usual workforce and assistance today.
Death Record for Infant Henderson and Infant Weir
Infant Henderson of Rainier Oregon and Infant Weir of 411 Vine Street are noted in this death record brief. The notice lists two infant deaths with locations and no further cause or date details provided.
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Henderson
Rainier
Weir
Vine St
Dixon Demands A Showdown In Presidential Fight
Chicago dispatch reports Senator Dixon Roosevelt's manager demanding a showdown with McKinley over bribery charges against Taft delegates. Dixon challenges naming any involved and accuses Taft of muddying truth while predicting southern delegates’ revolt and criticising Missouri contest actions.
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Chicago
Taft
Dixon
Roosevelt
McKinley
National Committee
U. S
Senate
Coliseum
Alabama
California
Republican Party
Missouri
Highlands United Presbyterian Sunday School Elects Officers
At a monthly meeting of the Highland United Presbyterian Sunday school on Wednesday evening E. J. Wilson was elected assistant superintendent J. L. Welch is superintendent of missions and Mrs. Dunn becomes assistant superintendent of the home department.
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Highland United Presbyterian Sunday School
E. J. Wilson
J. L. Welch
Mrs. Dunn
Home Department
St Anthony’s Day Observed By Italian Societies
St Anthony’s Day is being observed here today by Italian societies. A special program is under way and a parade was held this morning.
Westminster Graduates Twenty-Eight in New Wilmington
On the New Wilmington campus the class of 28 graduates is capped by Dr. R M Russell as president and Rev. Nacy Magee Waters of New York delivers the day’s address. Diplomas are presented with salutatory by James Russell and valedictory by Miss Martha Payne. degrees list includes A B B S C E and music teachers certificates with an honor class noted for 90 percent.
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New Wilmington
R. M. Russell
Nacy Magee Waters
New York
James Russell
Martha Payne
A. B
David Emmett Alter
Martha Mae Barr
Prospect
Edgar J. Clark
Treadwell
Lester Hebbburn Conway
Edward Dauin
Amy Eliza Jerr
Candor
Hannah Margaret Kerr
Raymond M. Kistler
Houston
William Harper McNaugher
Pittsburg
Mharvey McMurrey Matthews
Canonsburg
Alexander McLeod Miligan
Sewick- Jew
James McCallan Rusell
Mount Pleasant
William Bemus Snodgrass
James Kistler Stewart
Arnold
Mary Martha’ Payne
Mansfield
B. S
Stavid Gordon Ashton
Cambridge
N. Y
Katherine C. Guy
McKeesport
Earl Hays McLain
George William Mansell
Everett
Wash
Steelefuller Stewart
Redlands
Cal
Charles Scott Woods
East Palestine
Plauda Christina Schneck
New Kensington
Tracy
Saginaw
Mich
Clara Elizabeth Williams
B. C
Mary Campbell Douthett
Florence Clements
Moraysville
Edna Mabel King
Brick Church
Grace Marie Snodgrass
A. M
Mary Martha Payne
James MccCallan Russell
Harper McNaugher
Floy Tracy
Amy Eliza Kerr
Geo
William Mansell
New Trial Requested in Liquor Case
Attorney W. J. Moffatt asked for a new trial in the Commonwealth versus J. Love who was convicted of selling liquor without a license. The defense claims the verdict weighs against the evidence and the testimony was ordered written. the case will be argued later.
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W. J. Moffatt
The
Commonwealth
J. Love
Arthur Brown Receives Highest Honors at Ashville School for Boys
Arthur Brown son of Mr and Mrs W M Brown of this city will graduate with highest honors as a senior at the Ashville School for Boys Ash ville North Carolina He earned the top rank in the entire class.
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Arthur Brown
W. M. Brown
Ashville School For Boys
Ashville
North Carolina
Stewards of Clubs Convicted in Golf Row
Ten stewards of clubs are found guilty in a recent ruling. The decision concerns conduct during club activities and follows an investigation by league authorities.
Methods of the Clubs Explained Sold Checks or Coupons for Liquor
Roumanian Albino club steward Mark Avron and Sachsenheim club steward Joe Leh were found guilty of selling liquor without a license. The trials featured juries and judge Porter instructing on profit necessity for conviction. Members testified on organization with 29 members and a $4 joining fee and 50 cent monthly dues used for sick benefits, with about $75 in the treasury.
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Mark Avron
Joe Leh
Sachsenheim Club
Avron
Judge Porter
Sachsenheim
W. S. Orris
Dickey
John Haupman
Higher degree for Dr Crawford at Allegheny College
Dr William H Crawford president of Allegheny college will receive an LL D from Northeastern University Evanston Illinois this week. He will preach the baccalaureate sermon next Sunday morning and attend his alma mater's commencement exercises. He returned from New York where he met the General Board of Education about the Half Million Endowment fund payment and reported satisfactory progress. The board has earmarked 100000 for Allegheny and will pay it as other subscriptions are paid.
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Meadville
William H. Crawford
Allegheny College
Crawford
Northeastern University
Evanston
Ill
New York
General Board of Education
General Board
General Education Board
Master Appointed in Dicks Divorce Case
Attorney A. Martin Graham was named master to take testimony in the divorce suit A E Dicks versus Margaret Dicks. The appointment was announced this morning and sets the procedural path for taking evidence and related proceedings.
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A. Martin Graham
A. E. Dicks
Margaret Dicks
Westminster college elects two new board members and hires
At New Wilmington on June 13 the Westminster college board elected Rev. D. W. McNaugher and Rev. A. R. Robinson to four year terms. Robert Metcalf Smith of Columbia University was named head of the English department, replacing H. E. Smith. The dean of women vacancy for Miss Elizabeth Torrey was referred to the prudential committee for summer filling. Degrees awarded to J. A. Van Ordell, Rev. Frank Getty, Rev. T. F. Cummings, and Rev. William A. Sunday. The endowment drive aims for October completion of the 400000 goal.
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New Wilmington, Jr
Westminster College
New Wilmington
D. W. McNaugher
Pittsburg
A. R. Robinson
Robert Metcalf Smith
Columbia University
H. E. Smith
Williams College
Muehlenberg College
University of Minnesota
Elizabeth Torrey
Prudential Committee
J. A. van Ordsdell
United States District Court
Washington, D. C
Frank Getty
Philadelphia
T. F. Cummings
The
India Mission
William A. Sunday
Synodical Committees
Russell
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D.D
Wilmington
Board of
Westminster
Russell Pays
Sunday
UHAS
F. Parker
Mrs
Stanley Investigating Committee
House of Representatives
J. P. Morgan
Steel Trust
Shy al Crawford
DR. Stevenson
Dela
Ware and Hudson Railway Company
T. R
ASSOC
Historic College
DR. R. M. Russell
N. M. Waters
DR. Crawford
Northwestern University
Westminster Board
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