Murderer Sage Seen In This City
Yardmaster Douglass identified Sage, the Pittsburg slayer of James A. McNair, in New Castle Friday night. He noted the suspect’s nervous behavior, gave him shelter, and later helped in recognition through a circular photo. Sage fled toward Erie and possibly Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. McNair
New
William KE. Sage
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
New Castle
Herbert IX. Douglas
Douglass
Bud
Erie
Eric
Lake Port
Canada
Sage
McNair
Auditors sue The News over published statement
County Auditors J S Long and M W Young file libel action against The News regarding publication of their auditors statement. They argue the law requires two weekly papers and complain about waste of taxpayers money in publishing in three papers. The case highlights legal costs and dispute over newspaper choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Long
M. W. Young
Supervisors Face Court Over Unopened City Street
Union township supervisors John Lynch James French and William Robinson appeared in court today on a rule to show cause why they have not opened a street from Sunny Avenue and Ellwood streets to Atlantic Avenue. Bridges washed out made access hard. officials cite lack of funds and delays from a prior move to abandon the narrows affecting possible railroad assistance.
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John Lynch
James French
William Robinson
Union Township
Sunny Avenue
Ellwood
Atlantic Avenue
Porter
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Niagara timber given to Erie man for Niagara replica exhibit
A small piece of timber from Admiral Perry’s flagship Niagara was sent from New Castle to Erie by Marion Woods. The fragment, salvaged during the ship’s 100 year raise, will form the medus for an exact Niagara replica to mark the battle’s centennial.
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Niagara
Woods
Lake Erie
Erie
New Castle
Battery B March to Gettysburg In Heat
City Solicitor James A. Gardner and Battery B veterans recall the harrowing 1862 march from Fredericksburg toward Gettysburg. They describe the torrid conditions near Manassas Junction, Reynolds' corps shielding Lee as Union forces sought Pennsylvania, amid uncertain Lee positions.
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James A. Gardner
Gettysburg
Manassas Junction
Fredericksburg
Gardner
Reynolds
Lee
Washington
Pennsylvania
Manassas
Battery B
Small wreck on P. and L. E line near Limestone tipple
A Sunday afternoon collision on the New Castle branch of the P. and L. E near the Limestone tipple left the caboose and one freight car partially demolished. No injuries occurred among the crew, though considerable damage was done to rolling stock.
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New Castle
Westminster College presidents lead baccalaureate service
In New Wilmington Pennsylvania a mammoth crowd attended the Westminster College baccalaureate in the Second United Presbyterian church. Presidents R M Russell, R G Ferguson and E T Jeffers participated with Ferguson opening prayer Jeffers delivering the sermon and Russell giving the admonition to graduates marking a rare joint appearance of current and former leaders.
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New Wilmington
Westminster College
Second United Presbyterian Church
R. M. Russell
R. G. Ferguson
Westminster
Russell
E. T. Jeffers
Ferguson
Jeffers
Youngstown Boy Scouts Parade Through New Castle Route
About 20 Boy Scouts from Youngstown, in khaki uniforms, marched through New Castle at noon today. They traveled from Youngstown on the interurban toward Grove City for a several days hike, keeping step to a drum beat and carrying an American flag and Scout pennants.
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Youngstown
New Castle
Grove City
Fishermen Line Neshannock Creek In Morning Outing
At least 20 or 25 New Castle nimrods traveled up the Neshannock Creek this morning. The stream showed anglers from the paper mill dam heading north to East Brook Wilmington Junction and Neshannock Falls.
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New Castle
Nesbitt Home Burglarized on South Mill Street
The home of D. W. Nesbitt on South Mill Street was burglarized last night with money and silverware taken. Police have picked up several boys on suspicion and an information will probably be filed.
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D. W. Nesbitt
South Mill Street
Ashes of Former Rochester Resident Buried in Oak Park
Remains of William Stansfield cremated in Rochester last week were brought to this city this morning and buried this afternoon at Oak Park cemetery.
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William Stansfield
Rochester
N. Y
Oak Park Cemetery
Fearful coal miners strike threatens Kanawha and New River fields
Charleston West Virginia June 16 reports indicate the Kanawha and New River coal regions face a potentially general strike. Mine guards clashed with strikers near Carlisle and mass meetings on Paint and Cabin Creek signal renewed walkouts though many workers returned this morning under Gov Hatfields terms. About 1600 miners in New River have been idle for weeks and some operators have discharged those who joined the strike. Sheriff Davis has sent deputies to Fayette Hill amid reported disorder.
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National News Association
Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha
New River
Carlisle
Paint
Cabin Creek
United Mine Workers
Fayette Hill
Thomas J. Davis
B & C Men to Vote on Strike
Baltimore June 16 Arrangements for a vote of trainmen and conductors of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad on a strike to press demands for higher pay and better working conditions will be decided at a joint meeting of the grievance committees of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors.
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National News Association
Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Order of Railway Conductors
Death Notices List With Resident Ages and Addresses
Death notice lineup lists Chester L White 73 at 134 North Mercer Street William H Vance 69 at 101 Pine Street Miss Mary C Cleland 29 Har lansboro W S Hamilton 96 Youngstown Mrs Sarah Dyson 73 420 Fast Reynolds Street James K Frew 81 Lisbon Mrs William Parkes 41 South Beaver Extension Joseph Ott 65 City Augustine Stackilwicz 14 months 14 Elmwood Street Mrs Merriam 74 Wurtemburg.
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Chester L. White
North Mercer Street
William H. Vance
Pine Street
Mary C. Cleland
Harlansboro
W.S. Hamilton
Youngstown
Sarah Dyson
Fast Reynolds Street
James K. Frew
Lisbon
William Parkes
South Beaver Extension
Joseph Ott
City
Augustine Stackilwicz
Mos
Elmwood Street
Merriam
Wurtemburg
Rout Moros In Darkness Invasion Near Jolo Battle
On Jolo island a night attack by American troops and native allies under Brig. Gen. John J. Pershing routed Moros. Six American scouts were killed and seven wounded. Rebels deserted trenches and fled into the mountains pursued by U S forces and the constabulary. Desultory fighting had continued days with heavier native losses expected.
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National News Association
Manila
Jolo
John J. Pershing
U.S. A
Boys Orchestra Sets Second Concert At Y M C A Gym
The Y M C A Boys Orchestra led by Edward Kurtzle presents its second season concert with solo features and ensemble numbers. Admission is 25 cents and no seat reservations. A large crowd is expected after praise for the earlier winter performance. The program includes Schlepegrell Overture, piano solos by Wilson John Cox and Elliott Thompson, violin solos, and selections from Meistersingers and Bohemian Girl. A vacation picnic follows the Lawrence County Bar Association event at the Country Club grounds on Tuesday, July 5.
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Edward Kurtzle
Schlepegrell
Wilson John Cox
Lauren Thayer
Eee Bennet
Meistersingers
Wagner Royal Brahler
Chopin Elliott Thompson
Balfe
Mylnarseki Terry Carson
Iron Cross
Iseman Orchestra
Injunction Granted In Realty Deal In New Castle
Eliza J. Wright secured a temporary injunction preventing B. F. Garvin Harry L. Allen and W. K. Hugus trustee from selling 374 and 376 Neshannock avenue property as part of a real estate transaction. The suit seeks specific performance after Garvin’s deed failed to match the contract terms and includes a trade deed for Butler avenue property valued at 3 000. The case is set for Friday morning with C. C. Robingson appointed to collect rents during settlement.
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B. F. Garvin
Harry L. Allen
W. K. Hugus
Neshannock Avenue
Eliza J. Wright
Butler Avennue
Garvin
Porter
C. C. Robingson
New Castle Loan Company
Jacob F. Perelman
Act of Assembly
J. W. Houk
Gertrude
Claise Houk
Mary Houk
Jane Whinnery
Whinnery
Jackson Centre
Many Boys Learn to Swim at Local Y M C A
About 225 boys enroll for the YMCA swimming course with eight daily classes from morning to afternoon. Five instructors with Secretary Carhart supervise land drills and pool lessons, aiming to have the system running smoothly and several boys learning to swim by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carhart
Kramer
Dalton
Greenwood
Penrose
Herbert
Mercury On Rampage As Heatwave Grips City
The weather bureau reports a severe heatwave with temperatures rising as the sun climbs. Eight deaths are attributed to the extreme heat and officials warn relief will be delayed for several days. Local hospitals report upticks in heat related cases and residents are urged to stay indoors and stay hydrated.
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Mercury
Sun
Continued Warm Weather Persists Tonight and Tuesday
The forecast shows continued warm and probably fair conditions through tonight and into Tuesday, with light winds and no precipitation expected. Residents are urged to enjoy outdoor activities while staying hydrated in the mild warmth.
Heat Wave Grips New Castle on Hottest Summer Day
New Castle baked under a torrid heat wave as thermometers hit near ninety five to ninety six downtown and over a hundred on a sun warmed thermometer outside a fire station. Workers quit early amid the stifling heat while residents sought relief with ice cream parasols and cooling drinks.
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New Castle
Central Fire Station
Former actor becomes priest after stage career
Michael J. Byrne, one of the Byrne brothers from the comedy Eight Bells, was ordained a priest at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Altoona by Bishop A E Garvey. Now 45, he left acting after his wife died five years ago and began at St Francis college Loretto to pursue holy orders.
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National News Association
Altoona
Michael J. Byrne
Byrne Brothers
St. Joseph's Cathedral
A. E. Garvey
Bryne
St. Francis’ College
Loretto
Suffrage Sure for Illinois
Governor Dunne returning to Springfield announced he would sign the bill granting women the right to vote in Illinois within two or three days. He said the measure would follow its normal path to the attorney general for inspection and, upon return, would be signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National News Association
Chicago
Dunne
Illinois
Springfield
Repairmen Strike Across Reading and Outlying Shops
About 200 Read ing at the Schultz Haven yard and workers at Palo Alto and St. Clair joined a strike ordered by the International Car Workers' Association. The walkout follows the firing of several men at Harrisburg Reading shops viewed by the union as retaliation for active locals. General Manager Dice at Reading refused to meet the union committee and said discharged workers must apply in person for restoration.
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National News Association
Pottsville
Reading
Schulkill Haven
Palo Alto
St. Clair
International Car Workers’ Association
Harrisburg
Gen. Mer. A. T. Dice
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Capt. Cooper
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Youngstown Boy Scouts
Neshannock Creek
Nesbitt
West Virginia
Moros
Lawrence County Bar Association
Country Club
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