Assault case unfolds as Miss Rodgers testifies in court
Miss Rodgers recounts a brutal assault by Roy Crawford at her Brent home on April 18. She describes being grabbed by the wrist and throat, dragged and beaten as neighbors and detectives later identified Crawford through witness accounts and captured horse shoes from a roan pony tied to Crawford’s alibi.
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Roy Crawford
Mercer
Lawrence Counties
Miss Rodgers
Sherman Nelson
W. H. Dunlap
Young
New Castle
W. C. Smith
Lizzie Rodgers
Dunlap
Dickey
Will Nelson
Rev. Stevenson
Mr. Crawford Roy
Roy
Crawford
Nelson
Grove City
Laura Chambers
William Nelson
Brent
London
Mercer County
Miss Rodger
Howard Gross
Mercer and Leesburg
Bessie
Laura Winner
Milburn
Plaingrove Road
Bessie Winner
Robert Moon
Millburn
Blacktown
Ethel Moon
Mr. Crawford
Defendant
Crawdarkford
Carrie Moon
Clifford Downs
Smith
Shenango Valley Hospital Notes
Miss Jeannete Roberts of Ridge Street was taken to the hospital for surgical treatment. Miss Ruth Springer of this city was admitted for surgical care. Mrs Mata Bengenhoefer of Hillside was moved to the hospital for surgery. Ida Hazen of Ellwood has recovered enough to return home. Born to Mr and Mrs Dick McIlwain of Mahoningtown, a son.
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Jeannete Roberts
Ridgest
Ruth Springer
Mata Bengenhoefer
Hillsle
Ida Hazen
Ellwood
Dick McIlwain
Mahoningtown
Beggars Arrested on Washington Street Barricade
Two beggars seen roaming Washington street this morning were arrested and placed in the lockup. One man, claiming years of experience, professed Brooklyn New York as his time. They will be given a chance to clear the city tonight or tomorrow.
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Washington Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Tomor
Tailor Sign Sparks Curious Crowds Over Apple Message
Crowds gathered as a tailor displayed a sign showing only an apple. Onlookers debated its meaning while the tailor kept a complacent smile, offering little clarity.
Evidence on horse shoes and time of wear presented
Smith testified on knowledge of horses and shoe wear. A horse shoe was admitted as evidence showing long wear. nails were loose and shoe extended into the hoof. The shoe measured 2 1-4 inches at the toe cork and 2 inches between the heel corks. Cross examination covered his actions in the case.
City faces 35 year Eastside grant decision
Eastside extension hinges on a 35 year grant from Arlington avenue to the city line. The Traction Company seeks a 40 year franchise from Franklin avenue to the city line, while councilors discuss shaving five years to unify the grant. The company may block the project without East Washington street inclusion.
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Eastside
East Washington Street
Arlington Avenue
City Line
Traction Company
Franklin Avenue
Tretion Company
James A. Gardner
Highland U P Church Hosts Midweek Meeting and Events
D S Fulton of Washington county visiting New Wilmington for his son J Campbell Fulton's Westminster College graduation spoke at Highland church midweek meeting. Women served cream and berries on the lawn despite cold. Men’s night comes next Tuesday. Westminster College quartet leads next Sunday evening with church choir and orchestra. If hot, service moves to lawn. J K, who has consider
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D. S. Fulton
Washington County
New Wilmington
J. Campbell Fulton
Westminster College
Highland Church
Women’s Missionary Society
D. F. Ralph
J. K
Brumbaugh Signals Deep State Budget Cuts
Harrisburg reports Gov. Brumbaugh will sharply reduce the general appropriation bill after meeting Juniata College graduates in Huntingdon. He sent a letter to department heads urging minimal expenditures and full factual reporting of any work. He expects to announce final cuts upon returning tonight.
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Harrisburg
Huntingdon
Juniata College
Huntingdon Chamber of Commerce
Brumbaugh
Woodward
House Appropriations Committee
Wonders of World’s Cables and Global Telecommunication
Article lists global cable networks and conductors. Governments hold 880 cables totaling 14 480 miles with 21 560 miles of conductors. Britain leads in conductors. private firms total 288 cables with 126 864 miles of cables and 127 632 miles of conductors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compagnie Francaise du Telegraphe de Paris
New York
Societe Francaise Des Telegraphes Sous-Marins
Eastern Telegraph Company
1816 the Year Without a Summer Explained
The year 1816 earned the grim label year without a summer across the United States. January was mild, February cool, and March to May resembled winter with ice and snow, devastating crops and leaving farmers discouraged as SNOW and cold persisted into June and the following winter proved the hardest in living memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Vermont
French Pressure In Alsace and Arras Fronts Mount
German staff admits loss of ground north of Arras while recapturing some trenches. French advance near Lorette Hills and 500 metres into German lines south of Souchez. In Alsace, the Fecht valley victory gives France control of key peaks. British near Ypres seize further German trenches but fail to hold La Bassee positions.
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Poland
Popeliany
Kolty
Kovno
Venta
Latz
Windau
Vetang
Shavli
Dubissa
Mariam
Osso
Jebnorow Jetz
Przasnysz
Poleland
Galicia
San
Dneister
Tysmienica
Bys
Jidatchow
Nerez
Kroulevska
Iing
Frederick Werner
Berlin
Arras
Lorette
Souchez
Alsace
Paris
Vosges Mountains
French War Office
Colmar
Ypres
West Flanders
la Bassee
New Notes In World of Science Highlights Varied Facts
Oval water pipes resist bursting when frozen more than round pipes. A New Zealand pine tree is aged at 1 300 years. Gold production in the Philippines rose 39 percent last year. Slots through blades aid a new mortar mixing hoe. A rectangular dishpan with rubber feet fits sinks securely. Icelandic horses wear shoes of sheep horn. Sudanese horses wear camel skin socks. A thirty six item electricity aided tasks list is compiled. Waterproof shoulder pads and body shields patent for ice or meat handlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Philippines
Iceland
Nero Fiddle Question Sparks Finance Debate
A professor asks how Nero could fiddle during Rome's burning while a senior finance student jokes the city was heavily insured. The exchange hints at risk management and moral hazard in a light classroom moment.
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Nero
Rome
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F. L. Murray
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Vandenburg
Ww. Cc. Smith
Plaingrove Township
Fremont Rodgers
Montgomery
Charlie Rodgers
Alvira Rodsers
Martin Rodgers
Alvira Rodgers
Rodgers
Charles Rodgers
John Stewart
Stewart
Shenango Valley Hospital
Mexico
Felipe Angeles
Manuel Vasquez Tagle
Manuel Diaz
Anvel "Bonilla
Senor
Wilson
Lombardo
Manuel Bonilli
Pancho Villa
Manuel Caleor
Ferando
Venustian Carranza
Iglesias Celderon
Highland U. P. Church
App
Republic’s Armies
Fecht
Star Theatre
Rose Coghlan
W. F. Dufford & Co
the Bargain Home Furnishers
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