Moose Club Jury Deadlocks Over Liquor Charge
The jury in the Moose Club case charged with selling liquor failed to agree after a long discussion, with both sides split on conviction and acquittal. Judge Porter gave a fair charge, noting the case depended on whether the club profits stemmed from liquor sales. The matter likely moves to the September term after the next cases are heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Benninghoff
Moose Club
Porter
Wagner
General Lodge
Alley
Commonwealth
Frank W. Meyers
Benninghoff
Westminster College Commencement Ends in Somber Farewell
Commencement 1914 closes at Westminster College New Wilmington with students and visitors departing after a final concert by the Westminster College Glee Club. Many alumni head home as facilities undergo renovations this summer and a new athletic field is planned for the reopening in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wilmington
Rone
Pittsburg
Westminster
Westminster College Fale Glee Club
Dence
Health Officer Harper Flags Stable Manure Bin Violations
Health Officer Harper reports several stable owners fail to keep manure bins correct and in good condition under city law. Inspectors will enforce compliance to address unsafe and unsightly conditions.
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Harper
Deep Foundations Will Strengthen Franklin Bridge Replacement
The Pennsylvania Railroad replaces the 1913 flood bridge with wider abutments 20 feet broader to widen the channel. Deep 57 to nearly 60 foot foundations, cofferdams, temporary sewers, and constant pumping address quicksand and a city sewer line as work continues toward a fall completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
State Waterways Commission
Janitor Work For Sharonite
Patrick Gibons identified himself to Mayor Tyler this morning as a resident of Sharon. He was found sleeping off a drunken spell on a railroad track last night and could not recall his activities from the previous day. Impressed into service as janitor of the city lockup, he worked briefly on the task before being given the chance to leave town, which he did about half an hour later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Gibons
Sharon
Tyler
Gibons
James Woodson and Patsy White Married by Alderman Ranney
James Woodson and Patsy White were married by Alderman Ranney Tuesday evening at his matrimonial parlors in the Dean block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Woodson
Patsy Whitehead
Alderman Ranney
Dean Block
Club Women Endorse Prohibition At Federation Meeting
The General Federation of Women's Clubs voted unanimously to oppose liquor traffic and back state laws to eradicate it. The Kentucky delegation led the applause and Kentuckys strong stance drew the fiercest support. The ban was followed by singing as New York was named for the 1918 biennial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Chicago
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Congress Hotel
Kentucky
Federation
General Federation
Kentcky
New York
Husband and Wife in Jail After Domestic Dispute
Charles Anderson and his wife were arrested following a quarrel at their Bridge Street home. They said they have been separated for years while each supported children in different cities. The mayor offered the wife a chance to relocate and placed the 15 year old boy under probation supervision. Anderson was fined 25 dollars and jailed at the poor farm for a month if unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
New Castle
Chas. Anderson
Bullets Hit Telephone Pole. Boys Missing on Sumner Avenue
Police investigated after a caller reported youths firing at a Sumner Avenue telephone pole. The officers found multiple bullet strikes but the boys had fled and no identities were learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Avenue
Pocketbook and Camera Found on City Streets
Police picked up a pocketbook and a camera found on the streets and brought them to City Hall station. No one has appeared to claim the articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Bandits Thought To Be Leaders Of Desperadoes
Ellwood City police believe two captured men are leaders of a gang terrorizing the area. John Fostner of Chewton identified them as robbers who held up his store in February, netting over $700 and jewelry. Authorities in East Youngstown and Butler coordinate to confirm suspects amid ongoing inquiries.
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Ellwood City
Harrison
John Fostner
Chewton
Murray
East Youngstown
Butler
Young Fisher
Renfrew
Federation thanks The News for loan exhibit coverage
The Federation of Women's Clubs expresses gratitude to The News for extending courtesies during the Loan Exhibit at the high school. Through the paper they reached many readers they could not otherwise reach. Signed Bella A. Taylor acting secretary and treasurer 310 Leasure Ave.
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New Castle
Federation of Women's Clubs
Bella A. Taylor
Leasure Ave
Federation
Little Boy Shows Unusual Fortitude After Train Injury
Five year old Thomas Bevan was severely lacerated when he was struck at the P. and L. E. station in West Washington street. He lost a leg below the knee and four toes on the right foot were amputated. He remained brave and did not cry despite the injuries.
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Thomas Bevan
Locust
West Falls
West Washington Street
Rice
Shenango Valley
City Grants Permit for Gospel Tent Meet at Cun ningham Woods
The council approved J. H. Blakemore’s request to erect a gospel tent at the city park in Cunningham’s woods from July 1 to 12. Mina Lawrence leads services for the Wesleyan Methodist congregation. Mrs. Mary Thomas is exonerated from current year city taxes on her property. An ordinance gifting a public comfort station by David Jameson and designating Water Street as a public park advances. Additional ordinances pave Shenango Street, sewer Wilm ington Avenue, grade McCready Place, and increase gambling fines. Property owners on part of Martin Street offer to release the city from damages if sidewalk grade is changed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Blakemore
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Lyndal Street
Cunningham’s Woods
Mina Lawrence
Mary Thomas
Thomas Thomas
David Jameson
Water Street
Mr. Jameson
Shenango Street
Wilmington Avenue
Edison Avenue
Winter Avenue
McCready Place
Martin Street
Revival Grows at Rose Point Church With Italian Outreach
The Rose Point church revival led by Rev Samuel Maitland draws growing interest. Tuesday evening 13 converts came forward. Maitland plans to preach to nearby Italian converts Thursday. Four cars will shuttle interested workers from the city. Francesco Guglielmi of the Italian M E church accompanies Maitland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Point
Samuel Maitland
Maitland
Francesco Guglielmi
M. E. Church
Court adjourns for two suspects in larceny and fraud cases
Mike Sam and Augustine Sabo failed to appear when their cases were called. District Attorney Riley requested a process which was granted. The proceedings were postponed awaiting their attendance or further action.
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Mike Sam
Augustine Sabo
Riley
May Secure Armor Plant Likely for New Castle Area
A senate and law, or loss, agree on establishing a naval armor plant. Locals expect the site will be in this district due to cheaper iron and steel, available limestone, and proximity to ore docks and coal fields. A committee is to choose a site with New Castle board of trade aiding with data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Loase
Cleveland
Pittsburg
New Castle
Mayor Rebukes Mr Travers Over Garbage Complaints
Council hears complaint from H S McClelland about unpaid and undelivered garbage can. Mayor Tyler says residents deserve courteous treatment and orders Director Gilmore to pursue action with the garbage collector.
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Travers
Tyler
Council
H. S. McClelland
Spruce Street
Gilmore
McClelland
City Surveying Sword Farm Site for Sewage Plant Near New Castle Junction
City engineer Milholland and the engineering corps survey a 25 acre plot at Sword farm near New Castle Junction to assess suitability for a sewage disposal plant. A feasibility report will be presented to the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milholland
Sword Farm
New Castle Junction
Earl Hammaker Granted Jury Trial in Alderman’s Court
Earl Hammaker will be tried by jury Thursday evening in Alderman J. H. Grosss office on the assault and battery charge brought by George W. Dufford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Hammaker
J. H. Gross
George W. Dufford
Roundhead Flag Reunited After Half Century Split
Harrisburg reports a Civil War flag of the Roundheads regiment, split by battle damage at Petersburg, has been reunited. The two fragments, found among returned flags from the South, fit together to restore the banner once stored in the state library and now moved to the Capitol rotunda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Library
Capitol
One Hundredth
Petersburg
Stewart
War Department
John W. Morrison
State Banking Department
Roundheads
Regulations for Fourth Observance Declared
Mayor Tyler Chief Young and Fire Chief Connery set rules for Fourth of July observance and enforcement at a Thursday conference. A decision will be announced. Expect strict restrictions on cannon crackers dynamite canes and large explosives.
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Tyler
Young
Connery
Thalman Chosen New High School Principal
J L Thalman head of Oak Park High biology department Chicago was chosen as principal of the city high school at a salary of 2260, $360 above the previous 1890. He declined lower offers and awaits acceptance. Other actions include small salary raises for primary teachers and eighth grade staff.
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Oak Park
Chicago
Board of Education
Edward Sargent
Thalman
New Castle
Ohio Wesleyan University
University of Michigan
G. A. Dickson
Dickson
Prof. Dickson
East Street
Wife Is Free Hubby In Jail After Adultery Trial
Mrs. Tresia Fleeger was found not guilty of adultery. The jury assigned one third of the costs to the prosecutor Nat Williams and two thirds to Frank Fleeger who acted as the real prosecutor. Frank was jailed for unable to pay his share. Mrs. Fleeger was released. The couple had been living apart. Fleeger had earlier served a 90 day liquor sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fleeger
Tresia Fleeger
Nat Williams
Fleeger
Divorce Suit Filed by Mrs Margaret Morgan Against Husband
Mrs Margaret Morgan by her attorney Wylie McCaslin filed for divorce from husband Joseph Jt Morgan. She alleges intoxication assault and a threat with a butcher knife. The couple married May 26 1904 and lived together until October 12 1913.
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Margaret Morgan
Wylie McCaslin
Joseph JT. Morgan
Morgan
Death notices for Heilman and King in Ki Washington area
Death record lists William Heilman aged 64 and Mrs Frank P. King age 29. Heilman linked to Ki Washington T. Kildoo and 838 Son Street, while Mrs King is identified as residing in Los Angeles California.
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William Heilman
Washington T. Kildoo
Son Street
Frank P. King
Los Angzeles
Cal
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Big Joe
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Mercer County Village
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Anderson
Tommy Bevan
West Falls Street
Mr. Travers
Lois Campbell
James Campbell
Campbell
Ireland
Ward Sargent
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