Tobasco Testifies In His Own Defense In Slaying Trial
Pittsburgh June 16 former prohibition agent Joseph P Tobasco took the witness stand in his murder trial reporting he did not intend to shoot Dimitro Mihalizyn. He said the fatal bullet was meant to frighten after a prior shot into the ground and that the shooting would not have happened if Mihalizyn had halted when told to wait. The defense argued premeditation not proven and the state rested after Mihalizyn widow testified about his children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Pittsburgh
Ralph P. Tannehill
Joseph P. Tobasco
Prohibition
Hays
Miles I. Potter
Dimitro Mihaliszyn
Baldwin Street
Michaliszyn
Tabasco
Mihaliszyn
Bud
Harry A. Estep
Catherine Mihalisszyn
Laughrey
Lawrence C. Osborne
William
Pears
Suterville
William Roberts Discharged By Mayor After Wounding Incident
William Roberts, a Black man, who was severely wounded by his wife with a butcher knife, left the hospital and appeared before the mayor. The sentence was suspended on his promise to pay his hospital bill and a fine assessed against his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Roberts
Haggerty Poised for Pennsylvania State Chairman Post
Harrisburg June 16 Democratic leaders and committeemen gather to select a state chairman. Cornelius Haggerty Jr. of Philadelphia appears set to win without opposition, backed by the Bonniwell faction, as former chair John H. Bigelow retires. No rival candidate has emerged and the secretary of the committee will be appointed by the new chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Harrisburg
Cornelius Haggerty, Jr
Philadelphia
Eugene
Bonniwell
Haggerty
John H. Bigelow
Hazleton
Bigelow
National
Vare Campaign Probe Witness Details Large Cash Gift
Harry A. Mackrell testifies about a $5,000 cash contribution to Edward M. Kenna for the Vare campaign, stored in a box, not banked, and given in a private William Penn Hotel room. He explains his two and a half year saving period and notes his prior support shifts among Pepper, Beidleman, and Ware. The hearing covers ward results and political dynamics in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Edward M. Kenna
Mackrell
Kenna
Reed
William Penn
Pepper
Beidleman
Vare
King
Utah
Cooper
Pittsburgh
State Committee
Philadelphia
Ware
Senator King
Harry A. Mackay
Philadelphia City Republican
Pinchot
Fourth Ward
America
Mackey
Toalary
Class Day Program At Grove City College Tuesday
Grove City Pa June 16 class day events featured the Philokalian club breakfast at dawn near the woods a reception for visiting delegates at the centennial celebration and a class day program at 9 30 am in the United Presbyterian church. The keynote included Elton Dare historian and Sarah Robertson optimist with music by David Bollman and Marion Elder among others and honors led by Margaret Aspery and Ruth Young with poet Nancy Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove City
Grove City College
Philokalian Club
Woods
United Presbyterian Church
Elton Dare
Sarah L. Robertson
David Bollman
Alberta Donaldson
Marion Elder
Margaret Elliott
Joseph Kifer
Marion Catlin
Margaret Aspery
Joe Guerra
Norman Osborne
Nmusic
Ruth Young
Helen Montgomery
Virginia Jordan
Nancy Brandon
Former Franklin Oil Man Dies At Cambridge Springs
Leroy G. Miller aged 56 son of Gen Charles Miller of Franklin died at Cambridge Springs after weeks of illness from stomach ulcers. A prominent western Pennsylvania oil man he retired in 1915 after heading the electrical department at Galena Oil Company. Survived by wife and daughter Ann Yvette.
Dog Bites Girl. Police Investigate
Joe Camera reports his daughter was bitten Monday evening by a dog owned by William Davis of 719 Cunningham Avenue. Police are investigating the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Cunningham Avenue
William Davis
Almira Home Directors Meet Here Tuesday
The Almira Home board discussed new improvements including sweepers, electric iron, updated fourth floor screens, electric lights, and wall painting in the directors’ room. Forty-one residents were recorded with 17 from Lawrence, 6 Venango, 6 Butler, 10 Mercer, 3 state-wide. 44 applications on file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almira
Board of Directors
George T. Weingartner
H. K. Gregory
F. Butler
A. C. Hoyt
David Jameson
F. A. Hover
R. G. Maxwell
J. A. Shiner
George A. Rigby
Love
H. A. Harper
Mercer County
A. §. Reed
B. T
Grove City
M. C. Zahniser
Henry Robinson
Grace Jackson
Mercer
Alex McDonald
Thomas Elliott
J. H. Reed
W. B. Isenberg
Fruit
John Hanna
Sharon
Venango County
H. §. Simpson
W. R. Barr
A. C. Merck
RB. V. D. Selden
W. W. Splane
Oil City
W. H. Forbes
John A
J. M. Reed
Clarence Stein
Ray Potter
L. A. Irwin
J. C. Kilgore
C. K. Brown
Marshall Phipps
O. L. Bleakley
W. H. Lamberton
J. M. Murdock
Mary D. Campbell
John A. Wilson
John Gill
C. D. Bleakley
Robert McCalmont
D. W. Officer
W. B. Tsenber
J. Fruit
B L. Firth
Martha M. A. McGuffin
A. S. Reed
Craig admissions clear mystery in Jameson death
The article details Craig's police statements about a confrontation on Wallace avenue after an evening with Miss Dugan. He claims he struck Jameson after an exchange of heated words, then helped him into a car and drove away. Autopsy showed skull fracture from a hemorrhage, death before inquest likely Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
Jameson
Miss Dugan
Jefferson Street
Wallace Avenue
W. EE. Clark
Clark
Hileman
Wallace
Harper
J.P. Caldwell
Copeland Circle Enjoys Evening at East New Castle Mission
Margaret Cope land circle members gathered Tuesday at East New Castle Mission for dinner at 6 30 Evening program featured piano solo by Mrs Christie reading by Mrs Ruth Gibson and performances by the M C quartet Delegates reported on Beaver Valley Presbytery in Ambridge July meeting planned as tureen dinner at Mrs Hanna Butler road committee chaired by Mrs Wignall Mrs Allen and Mrs Campbell Destiny quote closes the event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambridge
Hanna
Butler Road
Wignall
Allen
Campbell
Rose Show in progress at Carnegie auditorium
The Carnegie auditorium hosts a rose show featuring elaborate table arrangements and centerpieces. The display highlights Weingartner peonies from the Geo Weingartner home and emphasizes educational value rather than competition. Visitors can expect abundant blooms despite a backward season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Steel Company
Weingartner
Geo. T. Weingartner
Carnegie Auditorium
al Ar
Funeral rites for Samuel R Baldwin held at home
Funeral services for Samuel R. Baldwin were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 20 from his residence 413 Highland Avenue. Dr H A Ellis of the First M B church presided. Pall bearers were Samuel Irwin John Whitten William Frantz Frank Douds John Westlake and C B Hamilton. Military honors were accorded in Oak Park cemetery where burial followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel R. Baldwin
Highland Avenue
H. A. Ellis
M. B. Church
Samuel Irwin
John Whitten
William Frantz
Frank Douds
John Westlake
C. B. Hamilton
Oak Park Cemetery
Late David A Jameson Jr to Lie In State at Home
The body of David A Jameson Jr will lie in state from 2 to 3 PM Thursday June 17 at 330 North Jefferson Street. Friends may call at the family home. Interment will be private at a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David A. Jameson, Jr
North
Jefferson Street
Funeral Services for Edward J Hoover at 725 Croton Ave
Funeral services for Edward J Hoover will be held at his home 725 Croton avenue on Thursday June 17 at 2p m Burial is set for Greenwood cemetery He was 30 born May 24 1896 in New Castle son of Lewis and Mary Plant Hoover He leaves wife Laura Walker Hoover and three children Carl Jack Geraldine his mother Mary Ward brothers and sisters David Hoover Adelaide Phenicie Margaret Vanus George Ward Etta Showalter Lenora Ward and stepfather Edward Ward A World War II veteran he served in the medical corps at the Bronx Hospital No 1 New York City and was honorably discharged after two years service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Hoover
Croton Avenue
Greenwood Cemetery
Hoover
New Castle
Lewis and
Mary Plant Hoover
Laura Walker Hoover
Carl
Jack
Geraldine
Mary Ward
David Hoover
Adelaide Phenicie
Margaret Vanus
George Ward
Etta Showalter
Lenora Ward
Edward Ward
Bronx Hospital
No. 1
New York City
Funeral services for Daniel Lewis held at Kelley’s Chapel
Funeral services for Daniel Lewis were conducted Monday afternoon at 3 30 from Kelley’s Funeral Chapel. Rev W O Davis of Bethel A M E Zion Church led the service. Interment followed at Graceland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Lewis
Kelley
Washington Street
W. O. Davis
Bethel A. M. E. Zion Church
Graceland Cemetery
Funeral Services for Mrs Jane Dwyer at St Marys Church
Funeral services for Mrs Jane Dwyer were held Wednesday at 9 AM from St Marys Church. The mass was celebrated by Rev Father Clifford. Pallbearers included Thomas McClafferty Ralph McClafferty Jack Lines Peter Lines William McKissick and Henry McKissick. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Dwyer
St. Mary's Church
Father Clifford
Thomas and
Ralph McClafferty
Jack
Peter Lines
William
Henry McKissick
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Morgan John E. dies in Pittsburgh at 36
John E Morgan aged 36 son of Mrs Mary A and the late John E Morgan died Monday June 14 in Pittsburgh Pa. Funeral services set for Thursday at 8:30 pm from his mother's home 245 East Fourteenth avenue Homestead Pa. Interment in Oak Park cemetery New Castle Friday June 18 at 1 30 pm daylight saving time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Morgan
Mary A
Pittsburgh
East Fourteenth Avenue
Homestead
Oak Park Cemetery
New Castle
Infant Grieder Dies at Seven Months in Iowa Home
George W. Grieder seven months old son of George W and Ethel Grieder died at home 813 South Walnut Street Tuesday at 6 15 pm after a brief illness. Survived by parents and one sister. Funeral services set for Thursday afternoon June 17 at 2 o clock from the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Grieder
George W
Ethel Grieder
South
Walnut Street
Funeral services for Henry John Seiler
Funeral services for Henry John Seiler held Tuesday at 2 30 in Emmanuel Evangelical church South Jefferson street with Rev George Zinz officiating assisted by Rev L T Strehler. Pallbearers were George Zinz Peter Herman Martin St George and Carl Gottschling. Interment followed at Oak Park Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry John Seiler
George Seiler
Hillcrest Avenue
Emmanuel Evangelical Church
South Jefferson Street
George Zinz
Bethlehem Baptist Church
L. T. Strehler
Peter Herman
Martin St. George
Carl Gottschling
Oak Park Cemetery
Local Social News Highlights Visitors and Births
Personal mentions include Miss Alica Cope of Pittsburgh visiting Mrs. George McClelland on Pine street and Miss Clara Osgood of Johnstown visiting Aunt Margaret Garbin on Boyles avenue. Births noted for Ida Helen Bruce and Vincent McCready Eroe with parents in North street and Allen Apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alica Cope
Pittsburgh
George McClelland
Pine Street
Clara Osgood
Johnstown
Margaret Garbin
Boyles Avenue
C. L. Bruce
Johns Street
Ida Helen
Howard Stump
Dayton
C. C. Stump
North Street
McCready Eroe
Allen Apartments
Vincent McCready Eroe
Laura Morrow
Ashland
William Crowe
Dewey Avenue
Dorris Glass
Gloria
Irwin
Chicago
Glass
Harry Lebo
Scioto Street
British Open Golf Tourney Is Under Way
Qualifying rounds begin at three courses in Britain with 16 Americans attempting to qualify at Sunningdale and St Anne's. One round today, another tomorrow. 142 starters at Sunningdale, top 49 and ties for 42nd advance, top ten move to Western Gailes in the north. Abe Mitchell, George Duncan and Arthur Havers cited as favorites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Harlow
International Mews Service
London
Sunningdale
St. Anne's
Abe Mitchell
George Duncan
Arthur Havers
British Wightman Cup Team Named
London June 16 The British Wightman Cup team to meet the American team was announced today with non playing captain Mrs Lambert Chambers and players Mrs Kitty McKane Godfree, Mrs D C Shepherd Barron, Miss G C Colyer and Miss Joan Fry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lambert Chambers
Kitty McKane Godfree
D. C. Shepherd-Barron
G. C. Colyer
Joan Fry
Bicycle stolen from Regent theatre front
Edgar Graham reports his Delux bicycle was taken from in front of the Regent theatre on Monday. The theft was reported to police yesterday, and the owner lists 8 8 South Lee Avenue as his address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Graham
South
Lee Avenue
Regent Theatre
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Supports Working Women
A promotional piece cites census figures of twenty million women and girls employed in all trades and tells how Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound kept workers well. Personal testimonials from Mrs W M Barer of Atlanta and Mrs Anna Coit of Parkville praise regained health, energy, and ability to perform housework and farm chores after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Napoleon
Atlanta
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. W. M. Barer
Box
Georgia
Parkville
Lydia Fr. Pinkham
Lydia B Pinkham
Arden
Anna Coit
R. R
Missouri
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Sayer
Tobasco
Reyw
W.leslie Wilson
Sd&t
Ofice
Provident
Kent
Howard Johnson
G. A
Probe Witness
Vare and
James Sheehan
Sheehan
Register of Wills
Read
Franklin
Cambridge Springs
Loote
Beery
Guarentee Distributing Corp
Diamond ‘Street
Bellans
Mr. Baldwin
Edward Hoover
Henry J. Seiler
H. J. Lowery
North Liberty Street
Santa Cruz
California
Esther Klee
West Penn Hospital
Louis Klee
Wick Avenue
J. O. Patterson
Bradenton
Fla
Howard Hunter
North Beaver Street
R. C. Fralick
Norwood Avenue
Warren and Champion, CO
A. W. McConnell
Omaha, Neb
Paul Wilford Bartholomew McConnell
Washington St
Fashion Park Clothiers
W. M. Bailey
D. No
Atlanta, Georgia
Sam H. McGoun
Sportocasins
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