West Point Cadet Killed In Auto Train Crash
West Point cadet Jerome Stewart died when his car was struck by a Pennsylvania train at a grade crossing near Allaire. A woman companion escaped by jumping from the vehicle. Early reports listed ten presumed fatalities with a derailed locomotive and four passenger cars, and several injuries as the Philadelphia to Long Branch bound train careened.
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International News Service
Allaire
N.w
Jerome Stewart
United States Academy
West Point
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Long Branch
Speeding Auto Kills Business Man Last Night
W I Scholl a 66 year old Youngstown businessman was fatally struck by a speeding, unlit Ford roadster on Poland road near Youngstown last night. The driver Oliver Kidd of Youngstown surrendered after claiming he fled from bandits following nearby gunfire. He will be held as the investigation continues.
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New Castle
Poland Road
Youngstown
W. I. Scholl
Ater
Oliver Kidd
Scholl
Sailors Mock Prohibition Amid Storm of Reform Talk
An old verse reports Senators and Congressmen accusing Uncle Sammy of selling whiskey aboard ships. Dry reformers vow jail and hanging threats, while sailors laugh and order more rum. The narrator notes hot weather and warns against abandoning ships during a dry era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Sammy
Gath
Davy
Berore
Council Receives Petitions On Carnival Licensing
The Federation of Women's Clubs petitioned against licensing carnivals in New Castle, asking that carnivals be barred for moral and financial reasons. Council placed the communication on file and took no action on licenses. petitions from citizens to repeal housing for carnivals were also filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Council
Davies
Women's Federation
Ward Refuses To Say If He Will Return
WILLIAMSPORT Pa June 16 George Ward millionaire baker of New Rochelle N Y refused to say today whether he intends to return to be questioned by West Chester county authorities about an alleged blackmail plot linked to the Killing of Clarence Peters by Walter S Ward He would not comment on the case He is under federal subpoena as a witness in a suit by his firm against Hazleton Pa leaking companies charging patent infringements.
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International News Service
Williamsport
George
Ward
Baker
New Rochelle
West Chester County
Clarence Peters
Walter S. Ward
Hazleton
Willing Workers To Have Cafeteria Supper
Ellwood City plan for Saturday church supper hosted by the Willing Workers division at First Presbyterian Church offering homemade foods for sale in the dining room with proceeds aiding church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
First Presbyterian Church
Marriage Licenses New Castle and Grove City Areas
New Castle and Grove City area licenses list several couples including John W. Thomas and Estelle Alberta Mi, George E. Milner and Nansy J. Goulter, Jalmar Harstunen and Anna Krook, V. D. Hartwell and Louella Haus, with others connected to New Castle and Enon Valley. The OCR shows scattered names and places such as Hollerman and Wurtemburg Caskey, indicating a compilation of marriage license records in the New Castle region.
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New Castle
Grove City
John W. Thomas Estelle
Alberta
George E. Milner
Nansy J. Goulter
Jalmar Harstunen
Anna Krook
V. D. Hartwell
Louella Haus
Wrenee i
Hollerman “WurtemburgeCaskey
eCulloueh
Erree
Islele
Enon Valley
Want Willow Grove Highway Link Built
Directors of the Board of Trade urged immediate completion of Route No. 77 known as Willow Grove Road. A resolution called on good roads committee and city council to push the State Highway Department to finish the connecting link to the city. The road near the city line south of Seventh ward was described as badly needing improvement and pressure will be applied immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Elka Club
Willow Grove
State Highway Department
Seventh Ward
City to pay Feuchtwanger 34028.50 for disposal plant site
Taylor township disposal plant site purchase near Mahoningtown leaves Marcus Feuchtwanger owed 34028.50 after an 84900 initial payment on a 41964 cost, with over 500 in interest and incidentals. Council orders a warrant on the balance, to be fulfilled upon deed transfer. Also notes 520000 bond issue delivered and paid to brokers.
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Marcus Feuchtwanger
Taylor Township
Old Fair Grounds
Mahoningtown
Fenuchtwanger
Ww. T. Burns
Department of Finance
Ward Pleads Not Guilty To Murder Of Former Sailor
Walter S. Ward son of Ward Baking head pleaded not guilty to first degree murder of Clarence Peters an ex sailor. Justice Morschauser refused bail ordering Ward held at Westchester county jail until trial. Campbell reserved right to change plea.
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International News Service
White Plains
N. J
Walter S. Ward
Ward Baking Company
Clarence Peters
Peters
Westchester County Grand Jury
Morschauser
Ward
Westchester County
Campbell
Supreme Justice
Joseph Morschauser
Allan RB. Campbell
City Council Backing $3000 Truck Purchase for Garage
A council committee gave a favorable recommendation to an ordinance authorizing a $3,000 appropriation to buy a truck for the garage department. Members spend the day inspecting sidewalk conditions in several city sections and plan sidewalk rebuilds at multiple locations.
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Gar Department
Ieee Alana
Loule
Ministers Get Opinion From An Attorney
Ministers seek action against the Pennsylvania Ohio Electric company over Sunday amusements in Cascade Park. Attorney James A Chambers says such amusements violate the law, recommending arrest of those running them. No word yet from District Attorney Hildebrand, and the Ministerial Association plans no step without Mr. Graham’s stance.
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Pennsylvania-Ohio Electric Company
Cascade Park
Miniaterial Association
James A. Chambers
Chambers
Hildebrand
R. Lawrence Hildebrand
Patterson
James Albert Patterson
The
Ministerial Association
Graham
P.O
Miners Ready to Meet Operators Over Coal Dispute
Springfield June 16 miners expressed willingness to meet operators but said they can act only after the owners take definite action. John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, warned of a coal shortage this winter even if miners return to work immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International
Springfield
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Woman Burned By Oil Stove Blast In Zelienople
Zelienople, June 16. Mrs. F. Natsy of Pittsburgh road suffered severe burns to head and body when her oil stove exploded during supper last night. She is under physician care at home and her condition is serious.
Bryan Takes Up Dry Ship Issue
In Nashville Bryan denounces liquor service on U S ships arguing the move lacks congressional authority and public discussion He warns enforcing laws at ports can curb illegal liquor trade and questions the economic benefit of breaking national law in maritime shipping.
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Bryan
Nashville
Tenn
William Jennings Bryan
Adolphus Busch
Lasker
Shipping Board
Congress
United States
Three Mile Hmit
Walter Patterson Joins Crystal Springs Summer Colony
The summer colony at Crystal Springs along the Neghannock creek welcomes Walter Patterson as one of its newest residents. The new arrival has settled in a cote at the place, adding to the growing community.
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Walter Patterson
Crystal Springs
Crystal Sprin
Neghannock Creek
Early Polling in Irish Free State Shows Light Vote
Early polling indicated a light turnout in the first free election as debates over the new constitution mixed with public satisfaction. Eamonn de Valera was abroad amid plans by Irish Republican Brotherhood to oppose leaders Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith, signaling possible contest to the amended constitution.
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Irish Free State
Daniel O'Connell
International News Service
Dublin
Dune
Belind
Ge Neo
Eamonn de Valera
Irish Republican Brotherhood
Michael Collins
Arthur Grifith
de Valera
Death records: AML SB Stevens and others named
A fragmentary death notice lists AML SB Stevens age 37 and several others with scattered addresses including County Line Street, North Highland Avenue, Be Ta Oakland Avenue, and Gree ny Colorado. The text remains incomplete with unclear spellings and missing details.
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AML
Stevens
County Line Street
Agnalia
Schoneabacher
Pall North Highland Avenue
Margaret Smith Spence
Oveland Avenue
David McClellan
Greeny
Colorado
John
Morrow
Committee Acts To Meet Demand From President
The House Merchant Marine Committee voted to report favorably on the subsidy bill as President Harding demanded prompt action. An amendment to bar intoxicating liquor on ships was rejected, maintaining the prohibition on vessels operated by the United States Shipping Board and blocking penalties for ships bringing liquor within the thres mite. The panel endorsed the straight bill without the contested provisions.
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ALO. Hayward, International
Start Respondent Co
Washington
House Merchant Marine Committee
Harding
House
United States Shipping Board
Representative Bankhead
Alabama
Representative Edmunds
Pennsylvania
Harding Takes Reins To Speed Legislation Action
President Harding asserts leadership to expedite pending laws by making specific demands on house and senate Republicans. Observers at the capital say the chief executive voiced forceful positions in White House statements and in a letter to Republican leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Wanning
Washington
Harding
House
Senate
White House
Beaver resident ace to vote on library tax measure
A Beaver resident proposes a one mill levy to add a public library funding. Local notices report various incidents including a fatal coal mine accident, a death by suicide in Whitmer Washington, and a family assault in Mauhang City.
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Beaver
Ace
C. Fetterhoft
Punx- Salw
Wats
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Arthur Mometer
Women’s ‘Federation
Millionaire Baker
Prest Presbyterian Church
Feuchtwanger
Showman
Mas ‘Doris ‘Beane
Charlett Fewell
Charles
Mra
Doris Brunen
John T. Brunen
Doris
Francis Ferrari
Bruner
Fia
Riverside
Charles M. Mohr
Charles M. Powe
Brunnen
Powell
Brunen
Mohr
U. S
Free State
Bill
Mary Abrus
Wittsburgh
Giessie
Whiuswa
Hinge
Poluk Alorig Stata Highwys
Clearlick County
Harper
Whitmer
Charles Cress
Mauhang City
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