State Undaunted By Acquittal Of Lilly Klansmen
Lilly case moves forward with 31 defendants charged in the Lilly riot murder probe. District Attorney L P Weimer says the commonwealth will press each case to trial despite the first acquittal. Eleven Klansmen and two Lilly men freed from murder charges by Judge Finletter. Trial of Monahan to be called today, defense attorney confident more acquittals will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Ebensburg
Lilly
L. P. Weimer
Commonwealth
Finletter
Prosecutor Targets All Indictments in Lilly Case Trials
Rumors of drops were denied as Weimer said every defendant will face trial on individual murder indictments, potentially 93 jury trials over months. District attorney aims to try William Monahan today. Lilly counsel Philip Shettig argued evidence beyond Evans trial is weak and predicts more acquittals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urday
Weimer
William Monahan
Lilly
Philip Shettig
Evans
Local Credit Men Awarded Banner At National Convention
New Castle Association of Credit Men received a banner at the Buffalo New York national convention for largest percentage increase in Class D numbers last year. Dominion Day marked Canada invited to attend. Sir George E. Foster spoke along with General Herbert M. Lord and other prominent figures. Delegates from New Castle included Mr and Mrs Roy M Jameson Frank W Smith C D Parker and Thomas Maher reporting a fine time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Association of Credit Men
Buffalo
N. Y
New Castle
Credit Men of
Canada
George E. Foster
Trade and Commerce
Herbert M. Lord
United States
Coolidge
Arthur E. Bestor
Chautauqua Institution
Alfonzo H. Hinkley
New York State Supreme Court
Large Audience at Epworth M. E. Church
A large audience gathered at Epworth Methodist Episcopal church Sunday evening to hear Rev. H. B. Davis speak to young women. His theme centered on Advice to Young Women, and about forty young women came to the altar at the service’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev
H. B. Davis
Raids on Savoia and Humbert First Clubs Net Arrests
City and county officers raided the House of Savoia on Home Street and the Humbert First hall Saturday night. Authorities seized 32 barrels of wine at Savoia and about 50 at Humbert First, with charges under the Snyder act filed against the club stewards Guy Cicco and Joe Zagami. Twenty three visitors at Savoia paid $15 fines each. hearings set for Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Savoia
Humbert First Club
House of Savoia Club House
Home Street
Humbert First
House of Savoia Club
Humbert First Hall
Walter T. Hamilton
Guy Cicco
Joe Zagami
House of Savoii Club
J. Ed. Elder
Henry Dysart
Campbell, Faella
Flinner
Hicks
Government Asks Dismissal Of Bonus Law Suit
Washington June 16 The government asked the District of Columbia Supreme Court to dismiss the suit by Joseph P Wheelesh New York attorney seeking to have the soldiers bonus law declared unconstitutional The reply was filed by Secretary Mellon Weeks Wilbur and Hines all named as defendants They said Wheelesh alleged no facts to restrain them from administering the bonus law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Joseph P. Wheelesh
New York
Congressman Phil lips Jr Visits New Castle
Congressman Thomas W. Phillips Jr of the Lawrence-Beaver-Butler district is a visitor in New Castle today, meeting local residents and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Phillips, Jr
Lawrence-Beaver-Butler
Congress
New Castle
Laboratory Activity Totals For May By City Bacteriologist
City bacteriologist Dr. William L. Steen reported a busy May with 37 milk analyses 26 city water analyses 9 well and spring water analyses and 3 vaccination procedures conducted in the laboratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Steen
St. Paul Meeting Gives Communists Only Minor Roles
In St Paul on June 16 the Communist party was virtually read out of the Farmer Labor Progressive convention. Following Senator Robert La Follette's stance, organizers relegated Communist delegates to minor assignments as the session began with plans for the new third party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
St, Paul
Communist Party
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Third Party
City Treasurer Ira M Ramsey To Attend Democratic Convention
Ira M Ramsey city treasurer will depart Monday June 23 for New York City to attend the national Democratic party convention as an alternate from the 26th congressional district. He expects to participate in voting for presidential and vice presidential nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira M. Ramsey
New York City
Democratic Party
Council Grants Excavation Permits At Regular Meetings
Council will issue permits to tear up sidewalks and open paved streets at regular meetings. An ordinance earlier gave the engineering department power to grant permits but was challenged by Councilman Norris who pressed for council control. Norris sought to repeal and instead have council vote to amend the ordinance, which passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
Engineering Department
Lusk
Engineering
Scaffolding Collapse Kills Two In Pittsburgh Building
A scaffolding collapse on the King Edward apartments on East Side Avenue killed Roy Wilcox aged 32 and seriously injured Gus Olseon also 32. A third worker escaped by clinging to a window ledge as they painted above the ninth floor. Olseon was taken to Homeopathic Hospital in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Pittsburgh
King Edwards
Homeopathic Hospital
Street repair planned after inquiry to councilman
Councilman J. C. Norris told Evan Harris of Blaine street that the thoroughfare near his home would be repaired. Excavation trucks damaged the street and Harris informed the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Norris
Evan Harris
Blaine Street
Harris
Council
City pays over eighteen thousand for Gardner Avenue viaduct
Councilman William T. Burns said the city has paid more than $18,000 toward the Gardner Avenue viaduct construction. An additional payment of $7,309.89 arrived today and the balance will be paid once Lawrence County commissioners concur with the current estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Burns
Gardner Avenue
Lawrence County
Changes in City Fire Department Members
New changes in the city fire department take effect Tuesday under Chief Charles H. Lynn. The shift targets Engine Companies 4 and 8 as officers reassign personnel to acquaint firefighters with apparatus and district coverage. Earl Dart is transferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Lynn
Earl Dart
Transfer Order Details for Louis Mc Creary
From No. 4 to No. and Louis Mc Creary is transferred from No. to No. 4 under the order issued day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis McCreary
Good Road Meeting At Centre Church
Tuesday night at Centre Church in Energy a good roads meeting will be held with Judge S P Emery County Commissioner George Weingartner and P K Stevenson. Residents seek to improve the connecting road between Harlansburg and Ellwood City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centre Church
Energy
S. P. Emery
George Weingartner
P. K. Stevenson
Board of Trade
Harlansburg
Ellwood City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Monahan
Samuel Evans
Metzler
East Washington Street
Union Store
Grand Rapids
Lect
Carload
Haney Furniture Co
Kodak Pictures
Life Insurance
Rosenthal
Penn Theatre Building
National Convention
Epworth
M. E
Smith
Phore
Nielsen
Washington and Mill Sts
North Mill St
Lawrence
W. Long Ave
Humbert
Govern
Dr. R. H. M. MacKenzie
R. H. M. MacKenzie
Penn Ave
East St
St. Paul
la Follette
Blaine
Temple
The
Strauss-Hirchberg Co
Youngstown
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Mahoning Valley
Che Strauss-Kirshberg Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!