Vare Campaign Funds Under Senate Probe
The Senate investigating committee planned to question Rep. William S. Vare and his Philadelphia aides over campaign expenditures believed to have aided his victory. Subpoenas cover Vare lieutenants including Magister O Connor who claimed offers of 150 900 to withdraw. Proceedings follow extensive probes of Pepper and Pinchot campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kk
Hutchinson International News Service
Washington
George Wharton Pepper
Gifford Pinchot
Senate
William S. Vare
Philadelphia
Vare
Pepper
Mellons
Ware
Francis O'Connor
O'Connor
Storm Damage In Mid West Claims Two Lives
A devastating storm sweeping the Chicago area and the Midwest killed two men and caused about two million dollars in damage. Rockford Illinois suffered the worst flooding with four inches of rain in 30 minutes and water up to eight feet in some streets. Agricultural districts across Iowa Illinois Missouri and Nebraska suffered major crop losses from wheat and corn as high winds and lightning struck basements and bridges were swept away. The fatalities included John Capusse and Fred Silwinski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Chicago
Middle-West
Rockford
Ill
Rockfed
Iowa
Illinois
Missouri
Nebraska
South Side
John Capusse
Fred Silwinski
Ten Die In Cary Coke Plant Explosion
Ten or more men are reported dead and more than 100 injured after a massive blast at the Illinois Steel coke plant in Gary Indiana. Police and firefighters rushed ambulances to the scene as officials guarded the plant and withheld final tallies pending investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary
Kirby Enters Plea in Federal Fraud Case
Josiah Kirby, former head of the Cleveland Discount Company, pleaded guilty to conspiring to obstruct justice. He received a two year term and a $2500 fine, not concurrent with a 7.5 year sentence, and must serve 9.5 years in Atlanta. He was released on a $5000 bond to report July 10 to begin serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Cleveland
Ohio
Josiah Kirby
John Killits
Kirby
A. E. Bernsteen
Atlanta
Appreciate expressed by Hunt for New Castle News
H H Hunt, departing New Castle Chamber of Commerce commissioner, sent a letter June 11 1926 praising The News manager Jacob F Rentz for generous advertising space and strong news coverage that aided the city’s chamber and its outreach to citizens. He urged the new secretary to contact Rentz for continued support and thanked him for his guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Chamber of Commerce
H. H. Hunt
the News
Jacob F. Rentz
New Castle News
New Castle, Pa
Mr. Rentz
C. H. Hunt
Lightning Strikes Gustafson Home On Pulaski Road
Mr and Mrs William Gustafson survived a lightning strike at their Pulaski Road home during a storm last night The spark hit the gable tore slate and damaged walls but caused no fire The couple who work at the News office escaped with minor injuries and an estimated property loss of 50 to 100 dollars Also noted is Elizabeth Harvard of Euclid Avenue improving after a five week hospital stay in Pittsburgh Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gustafson
Pulaski Road
Mr. Gustafson
Elizabeth Harvard
Euclid Avenue
Presbyterian Hospital
Pittsburgh
Large carp caught in Allegheny river near Clarion
In Clarion Pennsylvania on June 14 Joe Smith failed landing a large carp in the Allegheny River near town. Arthur Greenewalt jumped in after it and helped wrestle the fish ashore. Measured at three feet eleven inches and weighing twenty eight and a half pounds, the catch was declared a hefty river story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
Allegheny River
Joe Smith
Arthur Greenewalt
Barn Destroyed by Lightning on Mc Candless Farm
A storm swept Lawrence county on Sunday evening and a lightning strike set the Floyd Mc Candless farm barn on the New Galilee New Castle road ablaze at about six o'clock. The barn and its contents were burned completely, though all livestock were outside and a lone farmhand had moved the cows to the milking area. A chestnut tree nearby was also demolished by the flash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Floyd McCandless
New Galilee
New Castle
Woman Killed in Pittsburgh Home Blast
In Pittsburgh on June 14 a home explosion at Mrs. Margaret Cook’s residence killed one woman and critically burned a teenager, Miss Anne Lugar, as flames spread through the house. Mrs. Cook died at a hospital. Miss Lugar is described as dying. Police investigate cause of the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Pittsburgh
Margaret Cook
Marriage Licenses Issued in New Castle Area
Norman F. Richeal and Leda N. Thompson of New Castle obtain marriage licenses. John Seinkner and Susie Urban of New Castle also listed for marriage licensing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman F. Richeal
New Castle
Leda N. Thompson
John Seinkner
Susie Urban
New
Faatle
Samuel R Baldwin Founder of Local Stove Firm Dies
Samuel R Baldwin aged 84 85? died Sunday morning at 413 Highland avenue after weeks of illness from a complication of diseases. Born in Pittsburgh December 20 1841 he helped found the Stove and Range Company of Pittsburgh and was an original owner. He served in the Civil War and had long resided here gaining wide acquaintance. His loss shocks the community where he was highly esteemed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel R. Baldwin
Highland Avenue
Baldwin
Stove and Range Company of
Pittsburgh
John M
Margaret Ritter Baldwin
Alexander Bradley & Company
Company E
63Rd Regi
Youth Drowns at Moose Farm Pool Near Butler
Joseph Tuck, 19, drowned while swimming in the pool at the Moose recreation farm six miles southwest of Butler on the Harmony Route. His brother Thomas, 14, attempted a rescue but failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Butler
Joseph Tuck
Moose Recreation Farm
Here
Joseph
Thomas
Oil Lamp Blast Kills Youth in Mercer Area
Theo dore Black aged 20 of Mercer street Greenville died in Mercer hospital from burns after an oil lamp exploded while he visited near Sandy Lake. Details of the accident were not received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Theodore Black
Mercer Street
Greenville
Mercer Hospital
Sandy Lake
Ohio's wet and dry referendums shape Ohio politics
Washington reports Ohio as a political barometer with looming prohibition referenda in 1926. Wayne B. Wheeler denounces Senator Pomerene's anti prohibition votes. Florence Allen is described as a leading prohibitionist candidate for the Democratic nomination. The August primary and November general election are framed as referenda on aridity and prohibition. Frank B Willis is noted for his ties to prohibition legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Holmes
International News Service
Washington
Ohio
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Wheeler
Pomerene
Florence Allen
Senate
Frank B. Willis
Freckles Barry to Wed Julia Wood in Newark Ceremony
Wesley Freckles Barry of movie fame will marry Julia Wood at the Wood home in Newark. Mrs Martha Barry Eyre, mother of Freckles, traveled from Los Angeles to attend the wedding as the couple plans a Hollywood departure after the ceremony.
Philadelphia to unveil 13 columns at Sesqui Centennial
Philadelphia marks the 149th anniversary of the Stars and Stripes with a double celebration. Governors of 12 states and 50 famous commands will unveil 13 columns at the exposition grounds bearing bronze tablets with the original state signers of the Declaration. A parade led by Major General Bullard precedes ceremonies and a Sousa concert at the stadium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Philadelphia
Stars and Stripes
Gifford Pinchot
Lexington
Yorktown
Independence Hall
Continental Congress
Betsy Ross
Exposition
Robert Lee Bullard
Kendrick
James M. Beck
Sesqui
Municipal Stadium
United States Marine Band
John Philip Sousa
Auto Driver Dies After Accident Near Grove City
Grove City Pa June 14 William Collins 21 of McKeesport Pa died in Grove City hospital from injuries suffered in an auto accident at Adams Corners near here Saturday night. Collins drove a car with six passengers on a Pittsburgh Erie bound trip from McKeesport to Cleveland. He missed a road on a turn the car left the highway and he died Sunday. The others escaped serious injury. The remains were sent to McKeesport today. Collins was unmarried.
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Grove City
William Collins
McKeesport
Adams Corners
Here
Collins
Cleveland
Pittsburgh-Erie
Grove City Hospital
Scott faces double setback in murder case
Springfield June 14 Russell Scott’s bid to escape the gallows hit a double setback as the supreme court denied a writ of habeas corpus to move him from Cook county jail to Chester asylum for the criminal insane and refused permission to file mandamus actions against Judge Marcus Kavanaugh for a change of venue and to expunge the court order naming J E Aldrich as guardian ad litem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Springfield
Ill
Russell Scott
Joseph Maurer
Chicago
Supreme Court
J. E. Aldrich
Guardian Ad. Litem
Make Ready For Annual Rose Show
Carnegie Auditorium is being prepared today for the Lawrence County Garden club Rose Show to be held on June 16 and 17. Indications point to the largest show yet with hundreds of exhibits likely. Judging and awards will occupy Wednesday morning before public viewing begins in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Auditorium
Lawrence County Garden Club
Annual Graduation Of Shenango Valley I Hospital
The Shenango Valley Hospital will hold its annual commencement Friday evening June 18 in the Young Women’s Christian Association auditorium. Six graduates will receive diplomas marking three years of training. Speakers include Rev. Walter E. McClure and W. L. Campbell, M. D. The program features musical numbers and a formal diploma presentation to the graduates, including Miss Mable T. Peterman of New Castle, Miss Mable F. Moore, Miss Genevieve F. Mackay, Miss Katherine A. Stickle, Miss Ruth C. Young, and Miss Gladys M. Pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. McClure
First Presbyterian Church
W. L. Campbell
Shenango Valley Hospital
Young Women’s Christian Association
Mable T. Peterman
New Castle
Mable F. Moore
Genevieve FE. Mackay
Ellwood City
Katherine A. Stickle
Portersville
Ruth C. Young
Youngstown
Gladys M. Pool
South Dayton
New York
Death notices for Matilda Ritchie and others in Grove City area
Death records list Mrs Matilda Ritchie age 83 of 1142 South Mill Street along with several others including Samuel K R Baldwin 3 of 413 Highland Avenue Henry J Seiler 6 of 516 Hill Crest Avenue Mrs J 8 of Dunwoody 281 West Main Street Grove City Pa John Bush 2 Huntington W Va and Harry Earl Hudson 12 419 Ep Worth Street. The notice provides addresses and ages for several individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Ritchie
South Mill Street
Samuel KR. Baldwin
Highland Avenue
Henry John Seiler
Hillcrest Avenue
Dunwoody
West Main Street
Grove City
John ©. Bush
Huntington
W. Va
Harry Earl Hudson
Worth Street
Girl Shot by Suitor Dies in Hospital
Pretty Miss Marguerite Moyer aged 16 of Liverpool dies in a Harrisburg hospital after being shot in the left lung and stomach by her suitor Charles Bailiss 32 a telephone lineman who then killed himself as he fled. Bailiss a World War veteran had courted the girl six months she refused to marry him because of her age. The shooting occurred Saturday night at the place where she worked in Liverpool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Harrisburg
Marguerite Moyer
Liverpool
Charles Bailiss
Bailiss
Piace
The Rain and Sun in a Summer Storm
A reflective piece compares storms and sunshine to life’s trials and joys. It notes rain passes, sunlight returns, and storms may sweeten life, urging perseverance as days brighten after adversity. The text ends with a dated reflection about today’s example being seventy five.
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O’conner
Congress
Joseph Grundy
Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association
Mid-West
Gary
Ind
Gustafson
Mrs. Gustafson
New Galilee Road
Atlee Pomerene
Allen
Polticians
Mrs. Wesley Barry
Grove
Scott
Shenango Valley I Hospital
Y. W
C. A
KY Kip Eee
Emery Orchestra
George M. Landis
Fred S. Emery
Aten Sk
Samuel Lewis
M. D. Rouge
Oasks
John P. Lockhart
Self
Arthur Mometer
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