Alleged Forger Kaltenbach Captured in Butler
H. C. Kaltenbach, 58, wanted for forgery in Zelienople, arrested yesterday. He, a married father of six, had been selling carpet sweepers in the area and allegedly forged two checks for 43 and 24 dollars issued on a Maryland bank, cashed at local banks on May 8. County Detective Feigel brought him to Butler, where he was arraigned and given until July 3 for a hearing. he remains in jail while bail efforts continue.
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H. C. Kaltenbach
Zelienople
Kaltenbach
Butler
People's National Bank
First National Bank
Maryland
Coroner Eyes Safety Upgrades After Fatal Crossing
The coroner contends the Cameron death was accidental but urges guard gates or a gong at Edenburg crossing. Witnesses describe Earl Cameron as temperate and note the freight train, led by engineer William Getts, struck Cameron at midnight after the block light failed to reveal him. Getts reports the headlight was too high to spot a pedestrian and a wheel fragment caused engine sparks. no witnesses to the exact moment, exact cause remains uncertain.
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Cameron
Edenburg
Vincent Cameron
Jackson
Earl
William Getts
Getts
H. P. Everett
Sam
Ora Brest
Mt. Jackson
Earl Cameron
New Castle
Gas Flows From Well at Hubbard
In Hubbard Colorado on June 24 a new amp on the mill lot started and within twenty minutes water fell below the plunger. A gas pocket produced a flame four feet long at the outlet. Water flowed well and the pump ran most of the day. The plan to fill the standpipe was hindered as gas blew the hydrant cap and blocked line filling. Whether the gas will stop flowing remains conjecture.
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New Castle
State adds funds to aid Gettysburg reunion veterans
Harrisburg reports a general appropriation amendment adds 35,090 dollars, bringing total state support to 450,900 dollars for the Gettysburg reunion. The plan covers more than 40,000 veterans, with 22,000 initially expected from Pennsylvania and 10,000 additional from other states, financed by the state.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Pennsylvania
Public Auction Offered by Ill Health Furniture Seller
Owing to ill health I quit the furniture business and offer my entire stock at public auction at my place of business 132 East Long avenue on Wednesday June 25 1913 starting at 1 30 p m and continuing until every article is sold. A Bollinger R P Pomeroy auctioneer.
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Long Avenue
A. Bollinger
R. P. Pomeroy
Actioneer
Knights of Pythias Picnic Ad At Woodland Beach
Advertisement notes a Knights of Pythias picnic scheduled for July 1 at Woodland Beach. The fragment hints at a community event listing in a seaside venue.
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Knights of Pythias
Woodland Beach
New Castle Man Sentenced in Insurance Fraud Case
Irwin J. Sweitzer of New Castle and two Zelienople men were found guilty of defrauding the National Insurance company. Sweitzer must pay $1 and costs and serve six months in Butler jail from April 10. Co-defendants Dr. Gray and Conrad Mayer seek a new trial claiming they acted under Sweitzer’s instructions in papers allowing Mayer to receive benefits.
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Irwin J. Sweitzer
New Castle
National Insurance Company
Butler
Dr. Gray
Conrad Mayer
Sweitzer
Mayer
Gray and Mayer
Standard Wire declares 3 percent semi annual dividend
The Standard Wire company board at their city offices declared a 3 percent semi annual dividend on $60,000 capital stock, yielding 6 percent annually. This is the second dividend, reflecting six months of strong business and optimism for the next half year. Directors present were J Kaufman president L M Uber and M J Donnelly secretary and treasurer.
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Standard Wire Company
J. Kaufman
L. M. Uber
M. J. Donnelly
Railroad Man Archie Neely Killed in Foxburg Yard Incident
Archie Neely aged 17, a Baltimore and Ohio railroad helper in Foxburg, was injured while working under a stalled engine. He was beneath the locomotive when it apparently started, placing him in critical condition with expected death. The accident occurred around 2 o'clock yesterday in Butler County.
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Butler
Archie Neeley
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Foxburg
Neely
Communion Services Set at Moravia Church
West Pittsburg plans Sunday morning communion at Moravia Presbyterian church with preparatory services Friday at 7 30 p m and Saturday at 2 p m.
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Moravia Presbyterian Church
Ladies' Aid to Visit Mrs. C. C. Smith’s Home Friday
The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church will travel to Mrs. C. C. Smith’s home near Savannah on Friday afternoon. They will depart on the 4 o'clock train on the Western Allegheny line.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
C. C. Smith
Savannah
Allegheny
Cholera Kills Hogs At Danville State Hospital Farm
Hog cholera devastates the Danville State Hospital for the Insane herd with 90 of 230 hogs dead. A local veterinarian under the state livestock sanitary board immunized all hogs using 12 000 cubic centimeters of serum, marking the first widespread immunization in the area.
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Danville
Danviille State Hospital
State Livestock Sanitary Board
State Board
Traction Line Placed In Receiver’s Hands
The Cincinnati, Lawrenceburg and Aurora Electric Railway was placed in receivership by Insolvency Judge Warner. F. D. Shutts of Florida was named receiver. The mortgage for 750000 to Union Savings Bank triggers the action. the road is worth about 1250000 and John T. Hooven, VP, owns 4000 shares and loaned 125000. Hooven is plaintiff. the railway and Union Savings Bank are defendants.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Lawrenceburg and Aurora Electric Railway Company
Warner
F. D. Shutts
Florida
Harrison, C
Union Savings Bank and Trust Company
John T. Hooven
Road
Lad Leaps Three Stories In Sleep
In Sharon Pennsylvania on June 24 13 year old Carl Settle son of Mr and Mrs S W Settle slept through a jump from a third story window to a porch and then 26 feet to the ground. He ran two blocks and plunged into a pond before awakening screaming. He wore only a nightgown but suffered no ill effects.
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Sharon
Carl Settle
S. W. Settle
New Star Pitcher Roger Salmon Entered Hall of Fame
Hartford announces that pitcher Roger Salmon is being inscribed into the Baseball Hall of Fame after a no run no hit game against New London. Salmon, formerly with Holyoke last season and now with Hartford, came to the club from Louisville.
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Hartford
Conn
Roger Salmon
Baseball Hall of Fame
Salmon
New London, Conn
Holyoke
Mass
Louisville
Few Court Cases in Mercer Pa Courthouse Session
Mercer Pennsylvania reports a short criminal court session with only nine cases on the calendar opening yesterday morning marking one of the briefest sessions in years.
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Mercer
Criminal Court
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Wwhite School
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Leasure
Standard
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Terrace Ave
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J.T. Phillips
J. M. G. Brown
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