Drastic Action Urged On Immigration Policy
Washington dispatch says the president may present immigration as a great peril to Congress and urge drastic action. Immigration could exceed one million this year, largely from Italy Hungary and Russia, with illiteracy poverty and crime higher among newcomers. Options include monthly caps or a sharp head tax, likely favoring the latter. Desirable British and Irish immigration yet declines while Eastern arrivals surge. Critics warn only untutored immigrants fill labor needs unless naturalization laws tighten to curb political corruption.
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Pennsylvania
Unfortunate Woman Jones Arrested in Youngstown blotter
Police court blotter item from Youngstown yesterday reports Marie Jones arrested for drunkenness the night before. She was taken to Youngstown hospital with threatened double pneumonia. The piece notes she is aunt-attended in New Castle where she was known as Daisy Kirkwood, mother of five with one surviving son.
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Marke Jones
Youngstown
Moravia
New Castle
Marie Jones
Daisy Kirkwood
Harry Rowland
The Power of Spirit Over Guns in War
An old observation by Napoleon is weighed against modern wars, arguing that the morale and spirit of soldiers often decide outcomes more than numbers or hardware. The piece cites Japan, Russia, Spain, the United States, and the Boer War to illustrate how dedication and courage shape victory, even when forces are unequal.
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Napoleon
Degupmpta
Pennsylvania moves to codify divorce laws
As to divorce legislation, Pennsylvania papers call it an easy state. A commission will codify the divorce laws and shape a bill for the Legislature. The aim is to curb migratory divorces while acknowledging broad dissatisfaction with current laws. The marriage contract is not universally regarded as sacred as it once was.
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Pennsylvania
Publicize divorce actions to curb applications in state
Puritanic days bring more cautious public conduct though conditions differ. The author argues that increased publicity of divorce proceedings could lessen the number of applications in this state. The note reflects a stance favoring transparency to influence moral behavior.
Brave Officer Norris Foils Third Man in Disorderly Arrest
Police report says Officer Harry Norris confronted three Italians at South Jefferson and Bridge streets early Sunday. One drew a revolver and threatened him. Norris tackled them single handed, arresting two while the third fled after threatening to kill. The captives named Pete Carson and Charles Pahlia. all three faced disorderly conduct charges, two jailed and fined $10 each, with the third to be arrested if identified.
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Harry Norris
South
Jefferson
Bridge Streets
Norris
West Pittsburg Men Released From Custody
Jacob Kamcziak and John Belos of West Pittsburg were discharged from custody Friday evening by Alderman Williams after a hearing on assault and battery and surety of the peace. The complainant alleged a Tuesday assault and threats to life. Arrested by Constable Nat Williams, the pair posted $300 bail each for the hearing. Witnesses testified. evidence failed to justify holding them, and the court ordered release.
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Jacob Kamcziak
John Belos
West Pittsburg
Alderman Williams
Mike Jasik
Nat Williams
Haring
Highland Avenue School Chief Resigns to Enter Life Insurance
Principal George K. Daniels, longtime Highland avenue school leader, resigned last night to pursue a career in life insurance. Born at Neshannock Falls, he taught in country schools, studied at Grove City College, and served as principal in Sistersville, West Virginia before coming here.
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George K. Daniels
Highland Avenue
Neshannock Falls
Grove City College
Sistersville
W. Va
Miss Fva Davidson Visiting New Wilmington
Miss Fva Davidson of Wallace Avenue is spending a week at New Wilmington visiting friends and sightseeing.
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Wallace Avenue
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Calf with Two Heads and Local News Nuggets
Dauberville farmer Samuel K Schrack owns a two headed calf. York hosts the sixth annual Chairmakers Union convention. Burglars hit Governor Herrick’s Columbus residence while the governor and wife were in New York. Corry-North East trolley line bond posted to begin work. Ohio Board of Commerce seeks banking law reforms amid recent bank failures. Ex Judge Samuel H Miller reappointed Polk Institute trustee. Burgess Pennypacker fines builder of a gasoline vault on West Chester street. Mercer Western Press backs Prohibition Democrat endorsements. Owen P Keenly and Blanche Taylor Way wedding announced after secretive nuptials. Valley Forge Park Commission reorganizes and plans macadamized driveways. Lightning strikes George Painter farm barn near Irwin. farmhand John Gongaware burned, $10,000 loss. Ellsworth Coal seeks to hire American miners. foreign workers cited for many holidays. A parson is sought for Dr Henry, convicted bigamist with wives in Youngstown and Sharon. IRS agent finds 500+ cigar makers needed in Berks County plants. John Mitchell of United Mine Workers denies resigning. misinterpreted remark about future days. Zanesville seniors revolt against commencement attire. juniors must drop white trousers. Jamestown wreck spurred by spikes on rails.Detective Cyrus Mathias investigates. passengers shaken but uninjured.
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Moosie
Zanesville High School
Jamestown
Cyrus Mathias
Theodore Shaffer Praises Carnegie Over Homestead Strike
The Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association declares Andrew Carnegie fair in dealings with workers and absolves him of blame for the 1892 Homestead strike. He cites arbitration as favored by Carnegie, noting no antagonism toward union members and praising lifelong friendship with labor.
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New Castle
Shaffer
Carnegie
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Andrew Carnegie
Quaker City Councilman Arrested in Filtration Plant Case
Philadelphia June 13 Select Councilman Frank H Caven Republican leader of the 44th ward was arrested on a warrant charging him with furnishing materials used in constructing the filtration plant. Judge Gordon says the case is weak but may prompt further developments. Caven sits on the street railways committee as trolley franchise appeals loom. The mayor opposes repeal ordinances. developments expected to be sensational.
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Siity
Meh Caven
English Ship Sunk By Russian Cruiser Dneiper
London reports the British mail steamer St. Kilda, which left Kuteh inotzu May 22 for Hong Kong, sunk six days later in the Straits of Malacca by the Russian cruiser Dneiper. The loss raises tensions as details remain unconfirmed.
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Soldiers and Jews in Bloody Conflict in Brest-Litovsk
Martial law has been declared in Brest-Litovsk as Jewish residents and rioters clash violently. Reservists, hungry after a long railway journey, attacked Jewish grocery stores, sparking two days of brutal fighting. Jewish defense grew, soldiers opened fire, and a pitched battle left many dead or wounded on both sides. General Ostergradski arrived from St. Petersburg to restore order.
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St. Petersburg
Mother Beating Case Leads to Fine and Warning
Margaret Conti of Phillips street was fined ten dollars and costs after Alderman Morrison found cruelty to her nine year old son Fleecy with a strap. Gabriel Corti, the father, was arrested but discharged for lack of evidence. The case was brought by Humane Agent John Haus and both parents were lectured, with a warning that repetition could send them to the workhouse.
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Phillips Street
Alderman Morrison
Fleecy
Gabriel Corti
Humane
John Haus
Waite Murder Case May Last All Week
Witnesses appeared in the Commonwealth versus Waite with most excused until Thursday morning. The district attorney expects the trial to take at least several days, with a difficult jury pool possibly pushing proceedings into Saturday or longer.
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Attorney Martin Absent From Waite Trial
Attorney J. N. Martin and Mrs. Martin were summoned to Baltimore Tuesday due to the critical illness of Mrs. Martin’s brother John Andrews. Andrews, son of the late Rev. John K. Andrews longtime pastor, has held important railroad positions at B&O headquarters. The illness’s nature is not disclosed.
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Waite
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Ben
Baltimore
John Andrews
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Relief
Advertisement offers Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for indigestion constipation sour stomach and other pains. Claims will make you well and keep you well priced at 35 cents for tea or tablets asks readers to consult their druggist.
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Hollister
Glass Machines Return to Lawrence and Shenango Plants
The American Window Glass Company will install glass blowing machines at the Lawrence and Shenango factories in the fall, replacing manual blowers with mechanized production. The change lowers blower jobs but raises flatteners and cutters, expanding local employment in related roles and boosting wage-related activity in the area.
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Shenango
American Window Glass Company
Pittsburg
Club House Completed at New Castle Country Club
The New Castle Country Club in Croton completed a two story club house costing about $6,000. The first floor allows removable partitions for banquets and receptions. the rear houses the culinary department. The upstairs contains bath and toilet rooms and lockers. The club evolved from the former New Castle Golf Club, improvements have upgraded links to be among the best locally. Officers include President George Greer and Vice President Charles P. Byers. committees cover house grounds finance and entertainment.
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New Castle
Leonard M. Uber
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James Ward Reis
John Elder, Jr
Rufus C. Patterson
Feud Sparks Jail Corridor Fight Between Inmates
A clash between Frank Johnson and Seth Waddington in the county jail corridor drew a crowd of inmates, turning serious after blows were exchanged. Johnson favored open windows for air while Waddington wished them shut, with insinuations about Waddington’s murder charge and criminal assault case fueling the dispute. After Waddington used a broom to strike Johnson, guards intervened and separated them, leaving a lingering feud potential.
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Seth Waddington
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Waddington
Wallace Directors Elected At Grandview Cemetery
An election of Grandview cemetery directors was held yesterday afternoon in Beaver Falls Real Estate office. J. D. Strock was named president, J. R. Martin vice president, C. M. Hughes secretary and treasurer, with J. C. Wallace New Castle, G. H. Wallace, W. Moore Beaver, and John White listed as directors.
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Beaver Falls Tribune
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C. M. Hughes
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New Castle
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Peace hopes fade as Russo Japanese talks proceed
Reports from St Petersburg London Paris and Washington depict growing doubt about peace prospects. Officials warn Russia has not committed to terms beyond meeting Japanese plenipotentiaries. Roosevelt mediates rapid exchanges and discusses armistice terms and troop movement with neutral zones likely.
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Roosevelt
Peace Commission
Uncle Sam May Buy Island Saghalien
St Petersburg June 13 In reports the government weighs selling Saghalien to a foreign power to fund Japan's likely peace indemnity. The island lies north of Yezo, a larger Japanese island, and Japan may demand its cession as a peace term. Washington denies previous negotiations with the United States.
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Acid thrown blind Indianapolis woman injured at night
Mrs. Sarah Kepner of Indianapolis was severely burned on face neck and arms by carbolic acid thrown from an unknown person last night as she returned to the house. A man and a woman are under suspicion and an anonymous letter warned of an attempt on her life.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Indianapolis
Ind
Sarah Kepner
The Hague Likely Meeting Place for Peace Plenipotentiaries
A high official states The Hague is likely the compromise venue for the Japanese and Russian peace plenipotentiaries. Most other European capitals are viewed unfavorably by one belligerent power, whereas The Hague carries a world regarded sentiment of a peace tribunal.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Washington
Hague
Europe
Money and Picture Found in Fish Stomach Near Branchville
In Irishman's pond near Branchville New Jersey fishermen McNeile and Canfield landed two bass weighing five and three and a half pounds respectively. While dressing the larger fish Canfield found a Jersey cent dated 1776 and a small porcelain picture inside its stomach.
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Port Jervis
N. Y
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Canfield
Branchville
N. J
McNeile
Uniformity Desired in Building Laws Across Towns
Mayor Hainer receives a National Board of Fire Underwriters notice on a model building code intended to standardize laws nationwide. The code, prepared by the boards committee and endorsed at its May 1905 meeting, urges municipal adoption to improve fire safety and reduce property losses.
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National Board of Fire Underwriiers
New York
New Castle
National Board of Fire
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United States
Chicago
WiMcho
A C H Celebration at Calhoun Park
Under the Allegheny county Board of Ancient Order of Hispernians one of the most extensively planned celebrations has been arranged for Calhoun Park near Pittsburg June 28. Lodges across western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia are invited to participate with many already promising to attend. Pittsburg papers note New Castle as among participants.
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Calhoun Park
Pittsburg
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Ohio
West Virginia
New Castle
Hollister Tea Promises Strong Children Despite Weak Constitutions
An old drug advertisement claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea strengthens children with weak constitutions due to childhood troubles. The product is offered as tea or tablets at 35 cents, with a request to ask a druggist.
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