City Accepts Gift Bridge For Neshannock Span
New Castle councils accepted a steel bridge from county commissioners to span the Neshannock at Pittsburg street. A special committee was named to study western approach site on Neshannock avenue and report in two weeks. Action on acceptance was delayed as plans to acquire land and fund abutments proceed.
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New Castle
County Commissioners
Neshannock
Pittsburg Street
Messrs. Fisher, McKee and Strimater
Neshannock Avenue
North Street
Neshannock Creek
E. N. Baer
Third Ward
Councils Approve Cunningham Street Foot Bridge over Neshannock
Municipal leaders, in a charitable mood, approved replacing the planned six foot Pittsburg street pedestrian bridge with a ten foot foot bridge on Cunningham street. A firm representative argued the Cunningham street span could be built, and councils granted the request.
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Pittsburg Street
Neshannock Creek
Comny
Cunningham Street
Soldier Pwight Spencer Dies After Home Self-inflicted Shot
Pwight Spencer, an elderly veteran, shot himself at his residence near Kinsman and died about two hours later. The incident occurred at his home, with authorities notified and an investigation underway.
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Pwight Spencer
Kinsman
Amalgamated Association Faces Open Shop Strike Fight
The Amalgamated Association meeting in Pittsburg weighs resistance to the tin plants open shop policy. Delegates from 45 lodges meet as a vote nears on a strike to oppose wage cuts and the policy, with President McArdle pushing for action. The conference, held at Moorehead hall, signals a final stand to defend the closed shop amid United States Steel interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tin
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Sheet & Tinplate Workers
Pittsburg
McArdle
Amalgamated Association
Combine
United States Steel Sheet
Detroit
Moorehead Hall
American Sheet and Tinplate Company
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Corporation
Carnegie Steel Company
Youngstown
Greenville
Girard
Warren
Walter Larkin
Ben F. Jones
Llewellyn Lewis
Martins Ferry
P. J. Mincher
Reading
P. J. McArdle
Lewis
Death of Mrs Blanche Cowan Cousin to Mayor Lusk
News of Blanche Cowan death at 10 last evening follows long illness with valvular heart trouble. A Parkers Landing resident 23 years, she leaves Cyrus M Cowan and son Joseph S. and brothers Joseph Bes and Mayor Harry Lusk. Services set in Parkers Landing and Pine Street residence with interment at Greenwood.
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Blanche Lusk Cowan
Cyrus M. Cowan
Parkers Landing
Armstrong County
Mrs. Cowan
Henry Lusk
Walnut Street
Joseph S
Joseph
Bes
Harry Lusk
Bes L. Lusk
Pine Street
Greenwood Cemetery
Grover Cleveland's Widow Witnesses in Brandenberg Trial
Mrs. Grover Cleveland attended the New York criminal court to testify for the prosecution in the case against writer Broughton Brandenburg. He faces grand larceny charges for allegedly selling a fake Cleveland article to the New York Times in the last campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
Brandenburg
United Press
WEW
York
Criminal Courts
Broughton Brandenburg
W. J. Bryan
Democratic Party
New York Times
Cleveland
Peterson's Dog Defied City Judge in Ferocity Hearing
Alonzo Peterson of Pearson street faced Alder man Ranney after his ferocious dog bit Norman Thatcher requiring a physician. The animal had bites on Willie Reed and a Johnston boy in the past year. a mail carrier dodged a similar attack. Peterson proposed killing the dog and paying costs, with likely court action to follow.
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Alonzo Peterson
Pearson Street
Ranney
Peterson
W. J. Thatcher
Norman Thatcher
Willie Reed
Johnston
D. J. Parsons
Company B 10 Holds Reunion Near Greenfield June 30
Sam Harris of Albert street secretary of the survivors of company B 100th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry sent notices calling the annual reunion for June 30 at the home of James Marquis near Greenfield in Mercer county. About 30 to 40 survivors remain and most are expected to attend. families of members are also invited.
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Sam Harris
Albert Street
100Th
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
James Marquis
Greenfield
Mercer County
Republican Committee To Organize Soon
Chairman W. W. Stevenson of the Republican county committee will call the committee together shortly for re organization for the ensuing year. Many new members were elected at the recent primary. Stevenson will likely seek re election and F. E. Poister of Ellwood City may also run. Poister was a candidate a year ago when Stevenson was elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Stevenson
Republican County Committee
Stevenson
F. E. Poister
Ellwood City
Poister
Small Blaze Breaks Out in Sixth Ward Home
A small fire touched off by falling sparks Monday near 6 pm at 72 Atlantic avenue the home of Mike Braxco. Fire crews from Sixth Ward and Central departments answered box 61 alarm led by Chief Connery. Loss described as small. Visitor Mrs James Davis of Moravia was in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Braxco
Atlantic Avenue
Chief Connery
Sixth Ward
James Davis
Moravia
Election clash over Croton Avenue school staff
The Croton Avenue school board debated electing teachers and janitor John Bay after Attorney Martin supported the teachers and principal Carrie Jeffrey. Several members questioned the plan and Miss Jeffrey reportedly opposed Bay’s reappointment, leading to continued dispute with no immediate solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croton Avenue
Chas. G. Martin
Mr. Kerr
Kerr
Mabel Allen
Marie Parker
Lois Allen
Roberta Martin
Pearl White
Edna Rowland
Alice Stirling
Hulda Peterson
Carrie Jeffrey
John Bay
Martin
Miss Jeffrey
Bay
Mr. Martin
John G. Jones
Archie Gordon
Gordor
Barnes
Croton Building
Sheep Raising Becomes Profitable in Lawrence County
Lawrence county farmers report wool prices at 25 to 35 cents a pound with higher returns for extra quality wool. The wool and mutton market has revived after years of decline, making sheep a highly profitable farm investment though dogs remain a major threat, causing both losses and frightened flocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Roundheads Change Reunion Date to August 17
The Roundheads move their reunion from August 18 to Tuesday August 17 due to the Old Timers picnic on August 19. The event will be held in Elizabeth Pennsylvania with Secretary Stevenson returning from Elizabeth to assist in preparations.
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Roundheads
Elizabeth
Stevenson
Walter Burkey joins Shelby Tube plant at Ellwood City
Walter Burkey of West Pittsburg has located in Ellwood City and accepted a position at the Shelby Tube company plant. He plans to reside on Lawrence Avenue.
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Walter Burkey
West Pittsburg
Ellwood City
Shelby Tube Company
Lawrence Avenue
Income Tax Compromise and Corporate Earnings Tax Debated
Senate consideration of the Bailey-Cummins income tax plan shifts to a corporate net earnings tax and a constitutional amendment for income tax authority. Aldrich backs the move to secure votes, with projected revenues of 20 to 50 million dollars. The plan seeks executive support and 3/4 state ratification timelines, while critics fear constitutional delay.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Congress
Aldrich
Supreme Court
States of the Union
Cummins-Bailey
Taft
House
Roosevelt
Cummins and Bailey
Judiciary Committee
Crane
Massachusetts
Bourne
Oregon
Welsh Society to Be Organized in City
Prominent Welsh residents met to plan a local Welsh musical and literary society to join a national Cambro American federation. A meeting at Cascade Park will notify all Welsh residents, with Aubrey Thomas of Niles Ohio and Al Edwards of Pittsburgh addressing.
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Cascade Park
Congress Aubrey Thomas
Niles
al. Edwards
Pittsburg
Horse Thieves Paint Animals In Venango County
Venango and nearby counties form an association to curb horse thefts with over a dozen reports. Horses are believed driven to Forest County wilds, painted, and sent to big cities. About 70 farmers join. detectives to be hired and a charter sought to reimburse losses via assessments.
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Oil City
Venango
Forest County
Venango County
Insurance Office Opens in Lawrence Savings & Trust Building
Former Register and Recorder A. C. Hyde and Samuel H. Hughes of Sharpesville Pa. have opened an insurance office in the Lawrence Savings & Trust building. They will handle fire life and accident coverage and bonds. Hyde retains his Seventh ward drug store and business.
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Register and Recorder
A. C. Hyde
Samuel H. Hughes
Sharpesville
Lawrence Savings & Trust Company
Hyde
Seventh Ward
Mr. Hughes
Policeman Hanna Ill With Serious Condition In Sutton Ward
Bob Hanna a day patrolman from Sutton street Fifth and Eighth wards is critically ill at his home after months of winter sickness. Friends report he was improving before his condition worsened.
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Bob Hanna
Sutton Street
Fifth and Eighth Wards
Mr. Hanna
Death Notices for Blanche Lusk Cowan Leah Grover and Others
Death record notices list Blanche Lusk Cowan aged 44 of Parkers Landing, Leah Grover of Youngstown, John C. Sample age 84 of West Middlesex, and J H Eccles age 35 of Youngstown.
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Blanche Lusk Cowan
Parkers Landing
Leah Grover
Youngstown
John C. Sample
West Middlesex
J. H. Eccles
Schools to Open September 7 After Labor Day
The school board set the reopening date for public schools as Tuesday September 7. This follows Labor Day and marks the start of the new term.
Intemperate Men Not on Blacklist Spark City License Court Debate
A prominent citizen reports no unified blacklist system exists for saloon keepers despite Judge Porter urging controls. He tried to notify outlets to deny his son alcohol, but many dealers refused to commit to broader action. Some saloonists cooperated, others declined, as critics question enforcement and association ties.
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Porter
Judge Porter
Robbery at N. Castle Drug Store Stolen $106.95
James L. McAnlis, manager of Physicians' Pharmacy at 230 North Phelps Street, found his drug store robbed on returning from New Castle Sunday night. Police believe the thief was familiar with the place and surroundings as they investigate the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. McAnlis
Physicans’ Pharmacy Company
North Phelps Street
New Castle
Youngstown
Wets push to curb saloons in Youngstown
In Youngstown an effort to stop new saloons is set for city council action. An attorney drafts an ordinance to prevent new openings and require closure of saloons abated under the Dean law, aiming to rapidly reduce existing saloons.
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Youngstown
Graham and Brown Enter Plea in New Bedford Case
Frank Graham and Harry Brown pleaded guilty to breaking and entering after being caught during a robbery at William Lowry's store in New Bedford. They refused to plead to shooting Dr. Swogger, and a new charge of attempted jail breaking may be added. Trial adjournments followed, with key witnesses unavailable due to a death in the family. L Vere Laird faces trial for alleged connection to Florence Elizabeth Carnes's death amid an indictment amendment.
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Frank Graham
Harry Brown
William Lowry
New Bedford
L. L. Swogger
Dr. Swogger
J. N. Martin
A. W. Gardner
Dr. Swagger
Young
Porter
L. Vere Laird
Laird
Florence Elizabeth Carnes
Hughes Audits School Funds
City Controller Ly man C Hughes presented the annual school funds audit for the year ending June 4 1909 to the board of education. The report aligns with City Treasurer Duff showing total receipts 192 447 50 and total disbursements 183 074 34 leaving a school fund balance of 9 373 16 with minor balances in building funds and cash on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman C. Hughes
Board of Education
Duff
Lawrence Savings & Trust Company
First National Bank
Mitchell Case Before Board of Pardons
An application for the pardon of Harry Mitchell will be presented to the pardon board meeting in Harrisburg tomorrow. Mitchell has served about 16 months of a five year sentence for robbing Charles Metzler's store and is reported to be in poor health. The hearing was postponed previously.
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Harry Mitchell
Pardon Board
Harrisburg
Mitchell
Charles Metzler
Royal Scott Opens England’s Greatest Racing Meeting
England hosts Royal Scott, the premier racing event and social reunion of the season, kicking off today with crowds expected to fill stands and streets alike.
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Royal Scott
England
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Pittsburg ST
Combine—American
Elwood
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Anderson, Ind
Humbert
Connellsville
LaBelle
Wheeling
Laughlin
Ohio
Greer
Sharon
Shenango
Morewood
Gas City
Independents
Follansbee
W. Va
Whitaker-Glessner
Mayor Lusk
Blanche Cowan
New England
Jerome
Fitzgerald
Samuel Bell Thomas
Pennsylvania
Republican CO. Committee
Small Blaze
Croton
Thomas
Hanna
N. Castle
Graham and
Lowry’s
Charles Knox
George Turner
Gilmore
Turner
Knox
South Mill Street
Hughes
Board OF Pardons
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