Pittsburgh Man Causes Death Of Wife By Accident
A Pittsburgh man accidentally killed his wife during a birthday celebration for their son. George Baker fired an unloaded revolver for his son and then showed a .32 caliber pistol. a misfire wounded Mrs. Alice Baker, 29, hitting her chest and spinal cord. A coroner’s inquest was ordered as investigators probe the tragedy.
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Pittsburgh
International News Service
George Baker
Alice Baker
Bakers
George, Jr
State Demands That Shepherd Die On Gallows
Murder cries filled Judge Lynch's courtroom as the state urged William Darling Shepherd face the gallows for the death of his foster son William Nelson McClintock. Assistant State's Attorney George Gorman described Shepherd as a murderer and dastardly, claiming his actions and supposed alibi collapse prove guilt. The defense led by William S. Stewart began rebuttal as proceedings were set to continue with State's Attorney Crowe closing later.
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Ational News Service
Chicago
Thomas J. Lynch
William Darling Shepherd
William Nelson McClintock
George E. Gorman
Shepherd
Young McClintock
Billy
Gorman
William S. Stewart
Robert E. Crowe
Reorganization Aims Higher Pay for Prohibition Officials
Federal prohibition administrators may earn 7000 to 10000 annually as the government reorganizes enforcement. General Andrews stated the question of salary for the prohibition corps commander has been referred to the comptroller general. Treasury officials note field chiefs currently earn 3300 to 5200, with broader authority and higher posts expected to command bigger pay.
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L. Andrews
Dity Army
Prohibition Corps
J. R. McCall
McCall
Andrews
Coolidge
Secretary of the Treasury
Parish Honors Father McKenna Silver Jubilee
Parishioners praise Father P. J. McKenna marking his silver jubilee at St Margarets church in the Seventh ward. A public meeting at Liberty theatre concluded the events with speeches, a unique plate by women and children, and a substantial check as a token of the celebration. In Portland, Maine a separate bulletin reports Secretary of the Navy Burden delaying the MacMillan arctic expedition and sending destroyer Putnam toward Sydney to overtake the party over radio equipment concerns.
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Portland
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Putnam
Sydney
N. S
Fear Propaganda May Delay Negotiations
Senator Smoot defends plan amid fear propaganda claims that delay in negotiations could arise from misleading messaging. The rhetoric centers on public reception and legislative support as talks progress.
London Cold Wave Delays Court Debutantes Presentation
Debutantes and American women to be presented to King George and Queen Mary face a day of fur wraps and long waits as London endures a 60 degree cold snap. Ambassador Houghton will introduce several Misses and Mrs. officials from New Jersey to Virginia, New York, and Boston at Buckingham Palace with diplomatic attendees also listed.
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London
England
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Queen Mary
Buckingham Palace
Ambassador Houghton
Jean Elizabeth Baldwin
New Jersey
Violet Burd Grubb
Burlington
N. J
Rosalie Evans
N. Y
Cass Gilbert
Ridgefield
Richmond, Va
Paris
Farmer Eyes Rain Ahead For Centennial Picnic
Arthur Mometer notes open fields and hay with a weather eye as rain risks disrupt picnic plans for Centennial. He says the rain will come with a splash, swelling creeks, but the party should aim to enjoy the centennial amid the wet spell if it arrives.
Death record of Minnie Deleone at 602 Pearson Street
Minnie Deleone, aged 26, is recorded at rear 602 Pearson Street. The notice notes her death and residence, detailing the deceased and location.
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Minnie Deleone
Pearson Street
Automobile Injures Three In Altoona
Altoona Pa June 24 Hurdled against a pole when two automobiles collided at a street intersection Mrs Mary Little 65 of this city was fatally injured David A a son and Robert a grandson sustained severe lacerations
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Altoona
Mary Little
David A
Robert
Coolidge Party In New Summer Home
President and Mrs Coolidge spend the summer in Swampscott Massachusetts with familiar faces welcoming them. The couple arrived quietly from Salem where a large crowd greeted them before they drove home to their summer residence.
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Coolidge
New Summer Home
Salem
Red Cross Moves to New Quarters in City
The Red Cross now occupies the third floor of the Safe Deposit and Trust building replacing the fifth floor. A first aid station operates at Cascade Park with Miss Olive Reed in charge. Knights of Pythias requested the station today. For Centennial week a Red Cross float and multiple representatives are planned.
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Olive Reed
Knights of Pythias
Notice to donate relics to public library display
The News declares it is not collecting old papers or relics for the Centennial exhibition. Donors are asked to send or bring items to the public library where the display will be organized.
Making Progress On Three City Projects
City engineering department employees report Ray Street used today to reach Croton Avenue with brick laid yesterday. Moody Avenue has been connected to Blaine Street and the Hawthorne Street sewer is being laid.
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City Engineering
Ray Street
Croton Avenue
Moody Avenue
Blaine Street
Hawthorne Street
Two Hundred Slain in Clash Over Chinese Island
Hong Kong reports two hundred Chinese killed as fighting rages near Shameen Canton. British and French marines fire on protesters while Chinese students workers and soldiers clash on the Bund. Steamer Honam carrying 600 refugees is to reach Hong Kong with Blue Jackets from the U S S Asheville aboard.
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Canton
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Honam
U. S
Asheville
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Students Battle With Marines at Canton
In Hong Kong on June 23 British troops were ordered to Canton after the steamer Norham carrying American Bluejackets arrived with 600 foreign refugees. They recount that "several hundred" Chinese were killed and many wounded in a clash between foreign guards and Chinese near Shameen, with Chinese students said to have fired first. British and French marines then opened fire. The British consul general had warned the Canton government that any assault on Shameen would be met with force.
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Hong Kong
Canton
Norham
U. S
Asheville
Shameen
Nonam
C. C Wu
Kwangtung
Marriage Licenses Listed for Various Residents
Local marriage licenses issued include Donald Neyman and Helen Russell of New Castle, Edwin J. J. Switzer and Annetta Sankey of New Castle, James C. Miller and Anna T. Harrington of New Castle, Wilford W. Shaw of Mansfield Pennsylvania and Genevieve Viola Cox of New Castle, Homer White of Ellwood City and Gertrude Challis of New Castle, Lawrence FE. Tennis and Jennie Nelson of non Valley and Wright R. Hoffmaster of Grove City, May McAnns of Edenburg and others noted in New Castle area records.
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Donald Neyman
New Castle
Helen Russell
Edwin J. J. Switzer
Annetta Sankey Carbon
James C. Miller
Youngstown
Anna T. Harrington
Wilford
Local Ministers Leave For Erie
Local Lutheran pastors depart for Erie Pennsylvania to attend the third annual Pittsburgh Synod convention at Evangelical Lutheran church running from today through June 29 with three daily sessions. Attendees from the city include Rev. and Mrs. FE Stough Rev O Frank Rev A M Stump and Louis Haug.
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Erie
Pittsburgh
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FE. Stough
O. Frank
A. M Stump
Louis Haug
Booster Caravan Heads Toward Mercer County for Centennial Push
A New Castle Centennial Booster Caravan departs Friday at 4 PM from the Legion Home on North Jefferson Street. The caravan will tour Mercer, Mahoning, and Trumbull counties including New Wilmington, Sharon, Warren, Niles, Girard, and Youngstown with autos, a band, horns, and pennants to marshal local support for the upcoming anniversary celebration. Residents are urged to bring their cars and a few friends to join the statewide effort and boost turnout for the event.
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Mahoning
Trumbull
New Castle
John Carlysle Stewart
Centennial Committee
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Sharon
Warren
Niles
Girard
Youngstown
All Way
Legion
North
Jefferson Street
Buffington to Speak at New Castle CentennialEvent
Judge Joseph Buffington of Pittsburgh, a federal judge and national figure, will be the afternoon speaker at New Castle Centennial events on July 4 at 2 39 during the open air meeting on the corner of North Jefferson and Grant streets. His ties to the city include past fundraising for the Y M C A National War Work Council and his recent marriage to Mrs Margaret Fairfax Clendenin, mother of Red Cross in Lawrence County. Citizens expect a large crowd.
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Joseph Buffington
Pittsburgh
Federal Court
United States
North
Jefferson and
Grant Streets
Buffington
National War Work Council
Thomas F. Morehead
Margaret Fairfax Clendenin
Red Cross
Lawrence County
Booths rise for New Castle Centennial on North Jefferson
Gaunt structures resembling hitching shed skeletons are being erected on North Jefferson to form about fifty booths for the Centennial. They will display wares and sell articles as Washington street prepares for a riot of color with flags banners and lights. The city期待 crowds from surrounding towns if weather cooperates and merchants vie to decorate their booths.
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Jefferson Street
New Castle
Washington Street
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