Bank Expands With 4800 Square Foot Addition
The National Bank of Lawrence county plans a four thousand eight hundred square foot brick extension. George L. Patterson bought a 30 by 160 foot lot north of the bank from Hannah Young and transferred it to the bank. The project aims to enlarge floor space beyond any other city bank to meet growing business.
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National Bank of
Lawrence County
George L. Patterson
Hannah Young
Bank
Leavy
Mercer Street
Appleway
Patterson
United States
Initiative Presented to City Clerk for Signature
At noon today the initiative petitions were presented to City Clerk C. Erown. About 132 names were initially listed and after verification 100 qualified electors must sign for the petitions to proceed. Brown will announce readiness for signatures at his office in a few days as organizers seek to repeal the special police ordinance challenged by a referendum. Workingmen support the move and have secured counsel to avoid technicalities and push the measure through.
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C. Erown
Brown
Lincoln Chautauqua Plans Advance for July Event
Plans mature for the annual Lincoln Chautauqua to be held July 25 by the Y M C A. J H Heess chairs the committee with H A Wilkison as treasurer. Subscriptions payable to Wilkison. tickets issued this week. general sale starts July 1. Advance agents visited the city for preliminary advertising. A location committee is named and a site decision will come soon.
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J. H. Heess
H. A. Wilkison
Chautauqua
Guard Gate Construction at Sou Mill Street Crossing
Work is underway at the Sou Mill street crossing of the Pennsylvania for a new set of guard gates. Completion is expected in a short time.
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Sou Mill Street
The
Pennsylvania
Donations to the milk and ice fund misspelled amount
A donation listed Monday shows ten dollars from a friend but a typographical error states it as one dollar. The entry reflects a casual donor contribution to the milk and ice fund with an incorrect amount.
Commissioners Tour New Castle in Canal Commission Junket
A five member Ohio River and Lake Erie Ship Canal commission led by W. A. Magee toured New Castle to inspect industrial districts with business leaders. Accompanied by George M. Lehman the group traveled from Beaver Falls by auto to Youngstown then planned stops at Ashtabula Conneaut and Pyma tuning swamp as feeder for the canal.
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New Castle
Ohio River
Lake Erie Ship Canal
W. A. Magee
W. H. Symonds
James A. Chambers
McSwigan
Thomas Sloan
George M. Lehman
Pittsburg
Beaver Falls
Youngstown
Ashtabula
Conneaut Lake
Pymatuning
Paris Cyclone Kills At Least 15. 2.5 Million In Damage
A severe cyclone struck Paris for three hours last night causing 15 deaths and 2.5 million in damage. Sewers burst flooding streets and crevasses endangered residents. Government sent soldiers and 1,000 workers to clear debris and search for bodies as the Seine threat lingered.
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International News Service
Paris
Deserter Sailor Held in Rochester Case
Special to The News. John A. Lonard of New Castle Pennsylvania, 23, lost his railroad ticket in Rochester and was detained as a navy deserter connected to the battleship Missouri. He had been on furlough at home and was returning to New York when the ticket was lost. The case will be settled after an explanation. Lonard’s name does not appear in New Castle directories.
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Rochester
N. Y
John A. Lonard
New Castle
New York
Navy
Missouri
New Cacile
Buffalo
Manuscripts sought for mausoleum crypt records
Manager John G. Thomas requests manuscripts and historical records from organizations to be placed in the Lawrence County Mausoleum crypt in Oak Park Cemetery and sealed for the next century. Contributions conditions are known. few have been received and manuscripts will be sent for immediately if ready. Bell 1526 R and Union 286 Z.
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Lawrence County
Oak Park
John G. Thomas
Burglarsrob Bruce Home Near Edenburg
Burglars entered the Bruce residence while Mr and Mrs John Bruce were away yesterday afternoon near Edenburg. The home was ransacked with drawers and cupboards in disorder, suggesting the thieves searched for valuables and spent some time inside, though only a few articles were missing.
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John Bruce
Edenburg
David Jameson Proposes Public Comfort Station on Water Street
Council accepts a written proposal from David Jameson to erect a public comfort station on Water Street at a cost over 6000 funded by Jameson. Plans are ready, bids taken, and contract award expected soon. The gift requires a city park between Rohrer Building and Mill Street, a walk, maintenance, and attendants.
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David Jameson
Water Street
Jameson
Rohrer
Mill Street
Seal Crypt For 100 Years In Oak Park Mausoleum
In the near future a crypt will be sealed in the Oak Park cemetery mausoleum to hold historical records of local religious fraternal patriotic educational commercial and artistic groups for one century. The crypt will open in 2014 for inhabitants of New Castle to read the records placed in 1914. Manager John G. Thomas invites organizations to leave a record at no cost.
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Oak Park Cemetery
New Castle
Jno. G. Thomas
May Employ More Firemen After City Council Vote
City council voted to favor a petition from firemen asking for enough staff to allow every regular fireman one day off per week during summer vacation. The fire chief and Superintendent Gilmore were instructed to arrange the staffing plan. The call for extra men was opposed by Lusk. Repairs to a Ray street auto damaged by a trench involved on East Washington street were sent to the city solicitor to pursue collection from the Gas company.
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Gilmore
Lusk
Ray Street
East Washington Street
Richards Family Plans Summer Move to Slippery Rock Cottage
Matthew Richards and the Cunningham avenue family will relocate to their newly built summer cottage along Slippery Rock and spend July and August there.
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Matthew Richards
Cunningham Avenue
Slippery Rock
Lofty Lucas and wife visit Garritys in Long Avenue
Mr and Mrs Lofty Lucas of Pittsburg are spending a few days with Mr and Mrs Daniel Garrity on Long Avenue. The couple were married yesterday.
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Lofty Lucas
Pittsburg
Daniel Garrity
Long Avenue
Commencement Day At New Wilmington
Westminster College conducts graduation in an auditorium to accommodate a vast crowd. President R M Russell leads the ceremony with Marie Stewart delivering the salutatory and Hon L T Farr presenting the oration on Glimpses of Human Nature as the class receives its diplomas.
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George W. Conway
New Wilmington
Westminster College
Music Hall
Westminster
R. M. Russell
Marie Stewart
Salem
N. Y
L. T. Farr
Lisbon
Ohio
Columbiana County
Boy Is Sent to Morganza Reform School
Charles Brown son of Ina Brown was committed to Morganza Reform School by Judge Porter after statements by Mrs. Brown and Parole Officer W C Smith. Motion to withdraw bond granted in the case of Frederick P Stieff trading as Charles M Stieff against Lula Sanders and Moranda Sanders. Clyde Gibson named auditor for final account of Clark Lewis guardian of John A Hoover. F A Hover named auditor for first partial account of Richard Crasha executor of Newton Nutall estate. W K Hugus appointed account in Anna C Cooper estate.
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Charles Brown
Ina Brown
Morganza Reform School
Porter
Brown
W. C. Smith
Frederick P. Stieff
Charles M. Stieff
Lula Sanders
Moranda Sanders
Clyde Gibson
Clark Lewis
John A. Hoover
F. A. Hover
Richard Crasha
Newton Nutall
W. K. Hugus
Anna C. Cooper
Woodward Farm 100 Acres Sold to Sharon Steel Hoop
The Woodward farm near Wheatland comprising 100 acres was deeded to Sharon Steel Hoop company. The price is not stated but is said to be about $25,000. The firm plans include four 70 ton hearth furnaces and a blooming mill.
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Woodward
Wheatland
Sharon Steel Hoop Company
Hosiery Factory Effort Nearing Completion
At a Y M C A meeting last night those interested in the hosiery factory planned a final push this week to raise the remaining funds. Only about a third of the $75,000 goal remains, hindered by busy businessmen unable to devote time. Robert A. McKinney stated this morning that prospects look bright for securing the proposition.
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Robert A. McKinney
Interstate Commerce Commission Denies Five Percent Rail Rate Hike
The IC C denies the railroads five per cent increase for the eastern division but will allow rises from one to five per cent on certain commodities below cost. It limits increases on other goods and warns no food price hikes will follow. The railroads face strong accusations of a conspiracy to sway public opinion in favor of higher rates. The commission says equitable rates are complex and far from complete. It expects further word in about a month.
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International News Service
Chicago
the Herald
Washington
Chicago Herald
Inter-State Commerce Commission
City council to buy warning street signs for autos
Purchasing Agent Barnett was instructed to buy the necessary street signs to comply with the traffic ordinance. About 250 signs are likely to be ordered.
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Barnett
Dinner Thursday for Altruistic circle at Rhodes place
Mrs. W. H. Gillespie of Rhodes place will host the Altruistic circle and their husbands at a 6 o'clock dinner Thursday evening.
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W. H. Gillespie
Rhodes Place
Milford Boarding House Fire Claims Seven Liv es
A Milford Mass boarding house, a former shoe factory, burned rapidly trapping seven lodgers who died. Twenty others were severely burned and two more likely to die, with two injured after leaping from windows as flames consumed four stories. Fire officials noted lack of fire escapes and wooden construction aided the tragedy. Ambulances rushed the injured to Milford hospital as doctors treated others nearby.
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International News Service
Milford
Mass
Peter Copalian
Milford Hospital
Mule Collision at Appleway and Washington Streets
A mule hitched to a George Miles wagon, driven by William Singer, collided with a Union Telephone Co. car at the Appleway Washington street intersection. The mule suffered severe body cuts but appeared uninjured otherwise, while the car’s windshield and steering gear were badly damaged by the wagon shaft. A large crowd witnessed the crash.
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George Miles
William Singer
Union Telephone Company
Appleway
Washington Street
Justice Hornblower Dies at 43 Noted NY Judge
Litchfield Connecticut June 16 William Butler Hornblower associate judge of the New York court of appeals died at his summer home after a several weeks illness He was 43 and one of the foremost lawyers in the United States
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Litchfield
Conn
William Butler Hornblower
New York Court of Appeals
Judge Hornblower
United States
Trial of Moose Club liquor charge opens before Judge Porter
Paul Benninghoff and three other officers of the Moose Club face trial for liquor sales without a license. The casebar includes William Bryson Frank Myers and John Lynch. prosecutors Clyde Riley and James Chambers argue over profits from sideboard operations while witnesses describe club objectives and ticket system. Moore, a key witness, details memberships and finances as defense argues Benninghoff was merely an employee.
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Paul Benninghoff
Moose Club
Porter
William E. Bryson
Frank W. Myers
John F. Lynch
Benninghoff
Commonwealth
Clyde V. Riley
James A. Chambers
J. Norman Martin
Thomas W. Dickey
Temperance Forces
Thomas M. Moore
Moore
General Lodge
Social Fund
General Fund
The
Tacks Driven In Auto Tires
Mrs. F. M. Witherow of New Galilee reported seven tacks driven into her car tire while it stood on Cedar street. Officers are investigating. Mrs. Kiser on North Jefferson reported a stone broken window last night. Police found no one in the area. A window at Mrs. Black on Glenn avenue was shot through by someone using a flobert rifle. Barberton parties plan to identify the railroad victim near the Pennsylvania crossing in Mahoningtown. police informed.
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F. M. Witherow
New Galilee
Cedar Street
Kiser
North Jefferson Street
Black
Entombed Welsh Miners Freed After Cave-In Rescue
Swansea reports that 200 miners trapped at North Atman colliery near Tawdor were freed after 12 hours of rescue work. Panic and prayer marked the night as families endured grief at the pit mouth. all miners are reported safe.
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International News Service
Swansea
Wales
Atman
Tawdor
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Justice Hornblower
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