Dr Temple Could Be Offered Westminster Presidency
Chicago faced the second day of a sweeping street car strike with elevated lines operating slowly from Jackson Park to Wilson Avenue. Rumors circulated that surface cars might run from the Armitage avenue barns, but only a small number of riders joined the elevated service as officials refused to authorize additional police force and ammunition.
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Chicago
Jackson Park
Wilson Avenue
United States
Armitage Avenue
Dog Catcher Jack Young Faces Jury Trial
Jack Young the official dog catcher is on trial for assault and battery against Henry Ferrier, an itinerant Frenchman visiting New Castle. Ferrier, accompanied by a large dog, tried to free his pet after Young used a lasso. The jury deliberated after nine this morning with Ferrier absent.
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Jack Young
Henry Ferrier
Porter
Ferrier
New Castle
Mill Street
Jack
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Governor's Veto of Walton Law Cited Reasons
The governor explains why he vetoed Walton Law citing concerns over constitutionality and potential impact on local governance. The move follows legislative approval and aims to address perceived conflicts with state statutes and budgetary process.
Cardiff Falls From City Image as Enlistment Grows
New Castle man reports Cardiff streets altered by military use with a recruiting station in a main building. A marching band plays from a platform above the entrance as martial music fills the day, reflecting heightened British war mobilization and enlistment.
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Joshua
London
Cardiff
Queen Street
Bryan To Lecture On Causeless War Through The Press
Washington report states William Jennings Bryan plans a three part article on the causeless war. He outlines the topics for each part and notes the pieces will appear in all papers. He and Mrs Bryan will spend winter in Miami and he denies a Toronto rumor of a $500 interned Germans aid check.
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Bryan
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Old Point Comfort
Miami
Fla
Toronto
Welland
Ont
Westminster College Sees No President Chosen
Westminster College closes term with graduation exercises and no successor named to president R M Russell. Dean Freeman will continue as acting head of the faculty after a board of trustees meeting held Monday evening in New Wilmington Pennsylvania.
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New Wilmington
Westminster College
R. M. Russell
College Board of Trustees
Governor ready to order militia if Chicago strike aids demand
Springfield June 15 Governor Dunne said he is prepared to mobilize the entire state militia to Chicago if authorities in Cook County request it. No action will be taken without a formal request from Cook County officials.
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Springfield
Ill
Dunne
Chicago
Cook County
City handles strike crisis in stormy council session
Citizens gathered near barns as tensions rise over potential clashes if cars were started. The city sought to manage the strike problem under city council authority during a stormy session.
Local Writer Has Story In Magazine
Frank Hepburn Crawford of Highland Avenue in this city has a story in the July issue of Ainslee's Magazine set in the South Jefferson Street district. Characters Nick Caravassos and Pietro Masurrella are noted locals, with Crawford gaining prominence as his writings appear in major magazines.
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Frank Hepburn Crawford
Highland Avenue
Ainslee
Jefferson Street
Nick Caravassos
Pietro Masurrella
New Castle
Crawford
Platt Realty Co charter granted, incorporators named
A charter was granted to the Platt Realty Co at the courthouse this morning. Incorporators are L. W. Platt, Ethel M. Platt, and L. M. Uber. Capital stock totals 10 000 dollars, divided into 200 shares of 50 dollars each.
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Platt Realty Company
Court House
L. W.platt
Ethel M. Platt
L. M. Uber
Divorce Granted on Cruelty Grounds for Chokans
Judge Porter granted Anna Chokan a divorce from George Chokan on cruelty grounds. The couple wed October 25, 1908, and separated October 1, 1914, with the petition citing cruel and barbarous treatment.
Tearing Down Old W. Pittsburg Bridge
Work has begun to tear down the old Third Street bridge in West Pittsburg by the P and U M Railroad. A crane wrecking crew handles the heavier work as the Fourth Street new structure is already in use. The removal requires substantial engineering skill due to the bridge’s complexity.
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the News
West Pittsburg
Third Street
P. and U. XM. Railroad Company
Fourth Street
Woman Shakes $685 From Window in Coatesville Incident
Fear of war prompted Mrs. Andy Yesko to withdraw 550 from savings and 135 from envelopes for boarders. She hid the money under a bolster, then shook it from a window and dropped the roll to the ground where a passerby picked it up and it vanished.
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Coatesville
United States
Andy Yesko
Frank Will Know Fate Soon Amid Atlanta Trial Updates
Gov. Slaton restarts final hearing on Leo M. Frank case in Atlanta as William Howard concludes argument. Slaton travels to Athens to deliver a college address with documentary evidence and court records for study during absence.
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Atlanta
Leo M. Frank
Slaton
Frank
William Howard
Athens
Governor veto foils third class city license bill
Governor Brumbaugh vetoes Walton bill delaying third class city insurance agent license fees due to conflicts with previous laws. He cites Clark act repeals local licenses and cites House bill 517 as repealing May 3 1915 act. Also derides initiative referendum bill as impractical and unworkable.
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Martin G. Brumbaugh
State Insurance Department
Insurance Department
Assembly
Not Guilty Verdict in Embezzlement Case Preceded by Costs
In a Commonwealth case, John Sowonewsky was found not guilty of embezzlement after a brief jury trial. Costs were assessed to Rev. Nicholas Koshe pastor of the Russian Greek Catholic church who acted as prosecutor. District Attorney Riley stated the Commonwealth and Walter S Reynolds defended the defendant. The dispute centered on $1.79 allegedly embezzled by Sowonewsky from the congregation.
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the Commonwealth
John Sowonowsky
Nicholas Koshe
Koshe
Sowonewsky
Riley
Walter S. Reynolds
Contract set for new school in Shenango district
The Shenango township school district awards the Moravia stop Harmony line site school building contract to New Castle Lumber and Construction. Their bid of 3275 dollars was the lowest, and work will start immediately.
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Shenango Township
Moravia
New Castle Lumber and Construction Company
Witnesses Fail to Appear Delays Court Sessions
Court activity slowed as witnesses in multiple cases failed to appear. County Detective Dunlap said subpoenas had been served. District Attorney Riley requested attachments which were approved.
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Dunlap
Riley
City Annual Is Out Today
Yearly report of the city finances and other departments has been issued and is being distributed at city hall. City Clerk C Ed Brown helped compile the volume, making it more valuable than a finance only report. The clerk plans gradual expansion to keep the publication up to date.
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C. Ed Brown
West Pittsburgers Recover From Shock
Milo Gibson and family recover from a lightning strike on an out house and avoid ill effects. Neighbor J C Miller also was shocked by the bolt that destroyed the rear structure on the Gibson property.
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West Pittsburg
Milo Gibson
J. C. Miller
Gibson
Rev Prosser to Speak at Assembly Hall Tomorrow
The United People’s church holds its Wednesday evening service at Trades Assembly hall over Star theatre at 7:45. Rev Prosser preaches on Prosperity: A Curse or a Blessing. All welcome.
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The
United People’s Church
Trades Assembly Hall
Star Theatre
Prosser
Lightning Fire Dooms German Lutheran Church Loss
Evans City, June 15. A midnight lightning strike during a severe storm damaged the German Lutheran church, nearly gutting the structure. Loss is estimated at about $6,000 as efforts to save the building failed. the shell remains but interior was almost a total loss.
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Evans City
Nolle Prosequi Granted in Two Court Cases
Judge Porter granted a nolle prosequi in the Commonwealth versus Charles Salyk for aggravated assault and battery after the prosecutor consented to a $45 settlement for injuries. A second nolle prosequi was granted in Palmina Camperchiole versus Dominick Depedro.
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Porter
Nolle
the Commonwealth
Charles Salyk
Rudolph Amosi
Palmina
More Money For Fresh Air Camp
Twenty five dollars has been added to the fund for the fresh air camp for children at Eastbrook as a result of the Rae Muirhead Business Girls effort on Monday. Funds realized at the Y W C A cafeteria and through candy and ice cream sales totaled that amount for the total contribution. Rev. J L Stratton secretary of the Ministerial association asks ministers to speak at Sunday services and request contributions.
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Eastbrook
Rae Muirhead
J. L. Stratton
Ministerial Association
Leslie Active in Passage of Road Bill
County Commissioner R M Leslie helped secure passage of a road paving bill for Hickory township. He initiated the effort with William McCreary, consulted Attorney J P Lockhart, sent William McElwee to Harrisburg, and saw Representative W D Walton introduce the bill now signed by the governor.
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R. M. Leslie
Hickory Township
Leslie
William McCreary
J. P. Lockhart
William McElwee
Harrisburg
W. D. Walton
Prudential Committee Reports on President Search Progress
The Prudential Committee, named months ago to select a college president, reports some progress but remains unable to nominate a candidate. Members were instructed to continue their work to secure a suitable man for president. Rev and committee members are listed as reported.
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Prudential Committee
A. R. Robinson
Strange Lad at City Poor Farm
A 13-year-old boy stayed two days at the city poor farm after walking from Annandale near Queens Junction. He claimed to be Ernest Teets and left home due to mistreatment. He is described as 18 years old with a round face, sandy hair, blue eyes, 3 feet 5 inches tall, wearing sandals, a light blue shirt, blue overalls and a brown hat.
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Ernest Teets
Annandale
Queens Junction
Death notices for Patrick Kearns Daniel Fix and Elizabeth Haley
Death notices report Patrick Kearns 58 of 9 Borough Line St Daniel Fix 83 of Elverson Pa and Elizabeth Haley 62 of Berks County. No further details provided.
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Patrick Kearns
Borough Line
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