New Castle Faces Gas Franchise Question In State Case
James A. Gardner explains New Castle cannot sue to forfeit the Philadelphia Manufacturers Light and Heat gas franchise in its corporate capacity. He urges quo warranto action by the state attorney general over gas supply issues, noting free city gas and differing Pittsburgh conditions, with council preparation for formal steps.
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City Belcher
James A. Gardner
New Castle
Aga City
Pittsburg
I Ik Wilba
Gariner
Che Gue Company
Gurdver Hay
Lawa
Ha Nas
Thia
Gardner
Manufacturers Light and Heat Company
Pitteburg
Philadelphia Company
Poul Pillsbury
Commonwealth
Pitaburg
IEF
Priteburg
Dight and
Heal Company
Silmera
Gener
Madagas
Pasa
Jlle
Tay Turh
James A. Garpne
City Solidar
Country Club Rebuilding Plans Outlined at Members Meeting
A New Castle Country Club gathering met at the YMCA to discuss immediate rebuilding after last fall's fire. Plans call for a near replica on the same site with modern facilities including locker rooms and dining room, with construction slated to begin by early April 1999.
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New Castle Camary Club
Y M.C. Qlans
Drawlas
Algust
New Castle Oil Men Elect Officers
Mezznaurs of the New Castle Oil and Company formed a stock firm at Nunerton A Tuesday afternoon, owning 1000 acres at Laurary in Wood County. J R Thomas was named president with J B Duan as vice president and I We Nef as secretary and treasurer. Directors include J R Thomas H H F Chesing, Nr Murbergey, Herre Worrall, Urant, and ON Keasal.
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Meznaurs
New Castle Oil and Bampany
Nunertona
Lerenary
Wood Caunty
Murbergey
Herre Worrall
Urant
Keaal
Trouble in selecting jury for Italians at court
Judge Porter denied quashing indictments against alleged Black Hand members in a murder case. Attorneys Wilkison Akens argued indictments flawed while Young cited opinions showing lawfulness. First juror questioned impartiality amid Black Hand inquiries and Italian prejudice concerns.
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Porter
Black Wand
Morelog
H. A. Wiklaon
Wilkison
H. Akens
Intelet
Young
Ita
Commonwealth
Jim Racco
Frank Calute Racco Pucella
Ireliens Racco
Robbecy
Antonio Bomtoleg
Ginson
Shenango
Anawers
Black Hand Society
Samual F. Powell
Wayne Township
William Millay
Novt
Beaver Township
Acquittal For Carson In License Sale Case
West Millsburg resident Jl Carson was acquitted on charges of selling Navar without a license. Half the costs were taxed to him and prosecutor Edward Poles. Judge Mortar set aside the verdict as to Foley but ordered Carson to pay a share of the costs.
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Jl Carson
West Millsburs
Jay
Petson Edward Poles
Jucge Mortar
Foley
Carson
Hoy Young
Thomas J. Shearer
Young
3. P. Emery
Jr. L. Wallace
Mane
Governor Signs And Vetoes Bills In Harrisburg
Governor approves measures authorizing street railway route diversions to private property. The act protects sheriffs enforcing writs, funds county director elections, authorizes county bridge projects, and sets forest and well controls. Also approves health, mine, and charity expenditure oversight, insurer regulations, and plumbing code updates.
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Publishers' Press
Dlapaten
Harrisburg
Slugeh
Schuyan County
Tno
Antracite
Inoney
Boronghe
New Castle Girl Found in a Cave
Verna Deitney of New Castle was found in a cave below Rock Paint almost starved to death. A party of boys discovered her and helped return her to Av Weston in whose cave she had sheltered. She said she had wandered toward Hoover Falls seeking work when she got lost and hid in the cave.
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Verna Deitney
Dalma
Fas Bean
New Castle
Natink
Grea
Av Weston
Jovatad
Niero
Ararial
Hoover Falls
Alee
Sun
Seaver Palle
Three Boys Plead Guilty to Break-In at Tyaddens Stevens School
Ralph Campbell Peter McGovern and Lewis Astton pled guilty Tuesday afternoon to breaking and entering the Tyaddens Stevens school pulling their ages about 17. They allegedly broke into the school and carried away mineral specimens from a cabinet. Sentencing set for Friday.
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Ralph Campbell
Peter J. McGovern
Lewis Astton
Tyaddens
Stevens
SL Ib
Thomas
Shearer
Roy Youes
Sweralt
Annual convention of Sunday school in Pulaski county
The Pulaski district Sunday School association held its annual convention at the United Presbyterian church in New Bedford. New officers were elected for the coming year including President J A Capper Jarrettville Ohio and Vice President F Shields New Bedford with several department superintendents named. Notable participants from the city included Prof Ila Smith and Mrs Mary Stratton among others. next district convention will be held at Prinshi.
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Laywrence County Sunday Seriou
Hell Luciday
United Presbyterian Hirch
New Bedfam
Allenance
J. A. Cagper
Jarwellville
First ripe tomato reported in city by local planter
EB Locke of Hightani Avenue claims the first ripe tomato of the season in the city. He shows a few ripe fruits and several green ones ready to ripen soon, having secured the plants early from an adjoining garden.
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EB Locke
Hightani Avenue
Mr. Locke
Art House
Presbyterians Show But Very Small Gain
The church year saw Presbyterians barely rise above average growth while a rival group nearly quadrupled its size. The denomination reached 127,879 members, a modest increase over the previous year. A birth record notes a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Hampbell of Morris Street.
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Hinrenge
el Nish Dale
Mtr
Aint
Rilwaod Hampbell
Morris Street
Governor Vetoes Pennsylvania Pension Bill Over Budget Strain
Governor Stuart vetoed the pension bill, arguing the measure would force large state budget cuts. He cited already swollen appropriations and warned many Lawrence County veterans would lose pensions to fund education, hospitals, and care for the indigent and insane. The bill had proposed 1908–1909 payments totaling about 8.82 million dollars with monthly rates varying by service length.
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Stuart
Pennsylvania
Senate
Cochrane
Lycoming
Chdrge
Maine
Lawrence County
Death by Own Action at Ellwood City
Fred Stebert 27 killed himself with a revolver Tuesday evening in Ellwood City after resigning from Standard Engineering Works two days earlier. He boarded at the Charlay home on Crenshaw Avenue, had been working nearby, and left a note whose motive remains unclear. The tragedy occurred as he played with a Scharley child before the fatal shot. Investigators found the revolver beside him and charged the scene to a self inflicted act.
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Fred Stebert
Ellwood City
Standard Engineering Works
Nickson Avenue
al Legheny
Separley Howe
Creneenh Avenue
Slebert
Ataul
Standard Company
Sharley
Howse
Scharley
Siebert
Ealing
Seber
Hla
Lafrie
Congressional suit and railway service changes reported
An action against the Record Publishing Company of Washington over alleged libel tied to a local congressional race is described. A separate item notes Sunday passenger service starting on the Western Allegheny line from next Sunday with two daily trains, continuing due to favorable reception. A lost valuable horse case from Moravia is also noted.
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Tagat Road
Wilbo Starlel
Allegheny
Puwrplie Town
City Fine
New Castle
Cochran Emerges as Potential Democratic State Treasurer Candidate
Report says Governor Stuart may veto Cochran backed by Pennsylvanian Democrats, boosting J Weary Cochran as a possible nominee. Harry M Good notes a canvass in eastern counties, listing Cochran as a strong, magnetic figure and potential frontrunner amid rival talks of Larkin or Dewalt. Harrisburg meeting sets June 27 date for state committee convention to name a candidate.
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Kovernor Stuart
J. Weary Cochran
Knyers
Harry M. Good
van Tenes County
Wwe
Greeksburg
Cochran
William
Shah
Baptists elect officers for year in Beaver area meeting
At a Beaver church gathering the Beaver Voller Baptist association elected officers for the year. Sharon elected president Rev Shoemaker of Maviaialutre named secretary Crawford of Cen archiveh Butler county elected treasurer Anester Hunt of Haelansburg assistant secretary Miss Edith Plevee Beaver Falls elected secretary and treasurer Alma G Broadhead New Castle reelected advisory council Rev I G Hall Sharon. Next convention to be held at Ellwood Clrs.
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Beaver Voller Bantistssoriation
Raptler
Sharon
Samuel Johnston
Maviaialutre
Mya
Crawford
Cenarchiveh
Butler County
Anester Hunt
Misnetathon
Hein M. Ellwood
Clrs
Lightning Strikes House Wounding Family in Ellwood City
Severe storm hits the Wiley residence south of Ellwood City Massachusetts. Five children and one woman were injured as lightning damaged the chimney and tore a girl near the hall door to pieces. The family escaped more serious harm.
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Werthesiay
Simel
Amas Wiley
Ellwood City
Mas
Wwilese
Jovo
Ellwood City School Board Elects Teachers For Next Year
The Ellwood City school board elected several teachers for upcoming years including GOW, Cabhison as principal for four years at the high school, SG Mether new of Grove ft and Migs Bloc Lockhart as assistant principal. Other named staff include Bi Frishkorm Pushkorns Bossin Garman Alberta MrDanel Mrs Elis Hasick Vesta Stamm fiyrd Wilson Nannie Alleewhiin MPR Laura Parker Bessie Runyan Elza beth Randolph and A Shielis of Sippery Troch.
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Ellwood City
Fuller Line
Gow
Cabhison
SG. Methernew
Grove Ft
Migs Bloc Lockhart
Pringtpil
Bi Frishkorm
Ith Pushkorns
Bossin Garman
Alberta MrDanel
Elis Hasick
Vesta Stamm
Fiyrd Wilson
Mts
Nannie Alleewhiin
MPR
Laura Parker
Bessie Runyan
Elzabeth Randolph
A. Shielis
Sippery Troch, Pa
Smostiture Feather
Miss Myytlehoulpson
Mysterious shooting targets Miss Freda Kierra
Residents fear a mysterious shooting late Tuesday night injured Miss Freda Kierra daughter of J J Kierra at Callery Tunetion. A bullet pierced a parlor window wounding her hip as bystanders looked on amid jealousy rumors.
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Hess Freda Kierra
Misa
Freda Kerra
J. J. Kierra
Kierra
New School Contract Awarded for West Pittsburg Dueller Project
A new school construction contract is awarded for a two story, four room building at West Pittsburg and Dueller to Praag Aner san. Architects A L and C2 LL Turner oversee the project with completion targeted October 1. Mestra Swisher of North Beaver town contracted for specialty work.
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Lee
Pittsburg
Will Lee
A. L
Mestra
North
Beaver Town
May Work Prisoners in Building Better Roads
Sheriff Waddington and the county commissioners plan to employ prisoners in the county jail for road construction. They aim to expand the program under a new Stone bill signed by Governor Stuart and will assign labor to macadamize roads, break limestone, and roll material. Prison labor could supplement skilled tasks and speed up road work in New Centre and surrounding areas.
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Waddington
Aixiw
Stuart
New Cantre
Firebug Causes Huge Destruction in Girard and Mineral Ridge
A fire in Girard destroys about half the business district, including eight storefronts, the Methodist church, a stone school, and two residences, totaling near 260000 dollars. The blaze on Liberty Street prompted Youngstown crews to fight flames on both sides of the street. A second fire near Mineral Ridge caused 4000 dollars in damage. Investigations linked the incidents to a suspected arsonist, with Youngstown’s Chief Loller injured and several people overcome by smoke.
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Partisners
Girard
O. Jeune
Meeks
Methodist Church
Twn
Pratterton
Youngstown
Liberty Street
Ramer
Hames
Mineral Ridge
Therain
Loller
Youngstown Fire Department
Veterans of Union Legion Remembered in Service Roll
A long list of Union veterans from New Castle Encampment No. 9 is read in a memorial service at Second United Presbyterian Church. The event honors Civil War soldiers from Pennsylvania New York and other states with ranks and units including 16th Pa 10th Pa Reserves 62d Pa and more. The event reflects a community tribute to those who served and their families.
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New Castle
Tne Legion
Second United Presbyterian Church
Sogephy Mellvetus, Co
George W. McCracken
Levi
Jolmgaron Co
Tfich Pedoin H
Armstrong
Roundhead
Jota Dy McClarren
Mth Pa
Willan Goran
As. K. Roundhead
Robert W. McCady
Rowidhead
George Bender
Samuel Smith
William HE Simpson
John Awkermad
A. Fel
Mantel Wo McConnell
District Conference of the M. E. Churches in New Castle Erie
The M E Church district conference set for July 1 and 2 will be held in South Sharon at Speseman Avenue Meek. Presiding minister Bidee W Douglas will oversee arrangements as J Nortwin Maurin executes to the MMe Of Mardurel 1 Bw of the Third weed. A court granted a sale of real estate after a short hearing on Wednesday afternoon.
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Mijitiry
Get Ag
Motheilise
New Castle
Erie
Speseman Avenge Me
South Sharon
Bidee PW. Douglan
Ini City
J. Nortwin Maurin
Mme
Tracks laid on Harmony line amid storm sewer setback
Track laying along Pittsburg, Harmony, Buller and New Castle street car route began at Byler avenue and Paul street. Water sewer lowerings on Butler avenue slow progress and raise cost. Project plans include 25 minute city schedule and better eastern traffic flow, with grading and center-line alignment near Butler avenue.
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Pittsburg
Harmony, Buller
Casclu
Mes
Byler Avenue
Paul Street
Pittsburg Street
Butler Avenue
Butler Avénué
Hecegglty
Tm Company
Ely Afd
T Ie
Illusien
Ontlyig
Butler
Pant Wystreet
Stra
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Summers Without Sati Almanac Of 1837 Contends No Warm Weather
Mrs. Minard Dorban, formerly of New Castle and now in Cincinnati, discovered an old almanac predicting a season with no warm weather. The find spurs discussion as June 12 arrives with no clear evidence of the forecast, and readers note the dubious nature of the prophecy.
Normal Examinations and Public Notices
Fragmentary OCR notes recounting examination results and local notices. Mentions Nathiat D. Schiettur, Abemania ambition, Aylpe perg Raul Wadnencay, and targets for school salary. Includes references to Hert Price and Mahoning avenue with unclear details.
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Sunes
Tre Farnet
D. Schiettur
Conieks
Aylpe
Raul Wadnencay
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