Deal by Morgan to absorb Tennessee Coal and Iron
Testimony in the U S Steel dissolution suit recounts how in 1907 the T C I firm was taken over to avert panic. Lewis Cass Ledyard testifies that J P Morgan and other steel leaders supported the absorption, overruling objections to paying near part value. Morgan’s library hosted the final conference.
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National News Association
New York
Tennessee Coal & Iron Co
U. S. Steel Corporation
Lewis Cass Ledyard
Ledyard
Col
Oliver H. Payne
J. P. Morgan
Gary, Frick
Morgan
Morgan Company
Nother
Joy Ride Ends in Tragic Collision in Cleveland
A late night joy ride involving five youths ended when the car hit a trolley pole on Clifton Boulevard and slammed into a street car. Elizabeth Scellin, 19, suffered a fractured skull and is dying. Elsie Raymond, 21, has a broken arm and internal injuries. Jacob Goldstein has a broken leg and Fred Crifield has cuts and bruises. all are hospitalized.
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National News Association
Cleveland
Clifton Boulevard
Elizabeth Scellin
Elsie Raymond
Jacob Goldstein
Fred Crifield
Veteran Weston Arrives in Akron on Walk to Minneapolis
Edward Payson Weston, veteran pedestrian, arrived in Akron at 7 30 this morning en route from New York to Minneapolis. He had hiked ten miles from Kent with a large crowd and planned to resume his tramp this afternoon.
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Akron
Edward Payson Weston
New York
Minneapolis
Kent
Youth Sunburned After Box Car Travel to New Castle
Thomas McKeay a 19 year old wanderer from New York started hitching rides westward to Frisco. He rode atop a box car for five hours in scorching sun until reaching New Castle where his face blistered severely. He cooled at city hall overnight and seeks work to return home in a parlor car.
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Thomas McKeay
New Castle City Hall
McKeay
Pittsburg
New Castle
City Hall
Henry Heney to Lead Diggs Caminetti White Slave Case
Washington reports state Francis J. Heney San Francisco prosecutor who convicted Abe Ruef is likely to be appointed special counsel for the Diggs Caminetti white slave case. The move could boost Heney’s senate bid and upset California’s Democratic prospects. White House discussions with McReynolds and Kahn followed by no formal statement. The McNab matter is described as closed.
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National News Association
Washington
White House
Francis J. Henry
San Francisco
Abe Ruef
Heney
Senate
California
Wilson
McReynolds
Kahn
Department of Justice
Swift
Diggs
Mcneynolds
Baltic Sea Crossed by Noted Aviator Flight
Swedish capital welcomed an aviation milestone as Marcel G. Brindejone Des Moulinais crossed the Baltic Sea. The famed flyer departed Reval and landed in Stockholm after about four hours, pursuing a return leg to Paris via Copenhagen on Friday.
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National News Association
Stockholm
Sweden
Baltic Sea
Marcel G. Brindejone Des Moulinais
Paris
St. Petersburg
M. Des Moulinais
Reval
Copenhagen
Cleveland Couple Wed by Alderman in Office
Alderman O. H. P. Green officiated at the wedding of Miss Bertha E. Keisler and Frank E. England of Cleveland in his office yesterday afternoon.
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Cleveland
O. H. P. Green
Bertha E. Keisler
Frank FE. England
Recalls How Rebels Burnt Chambersburg
Joe Loving of Chambersburg recalls the Confederate invasions in 1863 and 1864. He describes Lee’s soldiers marching into town in 1863 and McCausland’s cavalry sacking Chambersburg in 1864, leaving the town a smoking ruin and stoking fear of the South’s troopers.
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Chambersburg
Ewell
Lee
Pennsylvania
McCausland
Gilmore
Phil Sheridan
Winchester
Washington
Joe Loving
Hospital Attaches Foil Rescue
A daring effort by friends to reach men involved in a street affray ends with hospital attachments securing aid. The incident centers on a chaotic clash that required urgent patient care and quick response.
Rescue attempt thwarted on Shenango Valley hospital fire escapes
Five men injured in a knife attack near Neshannock Creek were confined at Shenango Valley hospital. One suspect, Vassar Stamp, was captured after an apparent attempt to reach a patient on an exterior fire escape. Authorities filed charges as police investigate possible accomplices who planned an early release before information was served.
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Shenango Valley Hospital
Neshannock Creek
Nat Williams
Vassar Stamp
Stamp
New Castle Man Killed in Indiana Rail Incident
Charles E. Fitzgerald, 28, once of New Castle, was killed near Hamilton Indiana when an accident occurred as he was near a railroad train. His body was brought back to New Castle with funeral arrangements pending. He is survived by his mother Mrs. M Fitzgerald and three sisters and a brother.
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Charles E. Fitzgerald
Hamilton
Ind
New Castle
Middle West
Greenwood Avenue
M. Fitzgerald
South Greenwood Avenue
Coraopolis
Robert Taylor
Aliquippa
William Krepps
Sharon
Josephine Kelly
Denver
George
Cleveland
Carnegie Steel Adds Second Merry-Go-Round for Playground
An extra merry-go-round is under construction for the Carnegie Steel playground on South Jefferson Street after high demand for the first unit. The company decided to install a second carousel, and it is now being built to serve workers and families.
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Carnegie Steel Company
South Jefferson Street
Stores Close Early Wednesdays This Summer
Grocery stores and butcher shops shut their doors again this afternoon as part of a plan to close on Wednesday afternoons during the summer months.
Harmony Route Electric Sign Proposed at Harmony Depot
An electric sign is planned for East Washington street at the Harmony depot. It will display in electric letters the name Harmony Route.
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Washington Street
Harmony Depot
Swamp Bill Advances Toward Governor’s Signature
The Pymatuning swamp project wins House approval by 142 to 22 in Harrisburg. The $400,000 start funds back a dam to create a reservoir to curb floods and supply water in droughts, with final costs and further appropriations to come. Walton of Lawrence led the passage effort and Governor Tener is expected to sign.
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Harrisburg
Pymatuning
John K. Tener
Walton
Lawrence County
New Castle
Shenango River
Squire Walton
Shenango Valley
Roof Garden Planned for Y M C A Building
Arrangements are under way to establish a small roof garden as a feature of the Y M C A attractions in the city. Secretary Stoll said a 30 foot square roof garden is planned for the Y M C A building and will open about July first. The new building provides advantages for this feature.
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Stoll
Veterans urged to secure Gettysburg train tickets early
All veterans planning to travel to Gettysburg on trains leaving Monday morning are asked to buy tickets in advance. Tickets require considerable writing, so procure them by Saturday to avoid delays or trouble at departure on Monday morning.
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Gettysburg
Explosion at Huested Milling Co. kills and wounds dozens
In Buffalo New York grain dust blast at the Huested Milling Co. elevator leaves at least eight dead and about sixty injured. Rescuers recover several bodies as crews search the ruins and fear more deaths.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Glass Bill May Undergo Changes
A special conference will be held today in Washington among President Wilson, Secretary McAdoo, Senator Owen, and Representative Glass to discuss the Glass bill awaiting introduction in the house. The talks may lead to several amendments to the measure.
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National News Association
Washington
Wilson
Treasury
McAdoo
Owen
Oklahoma
Representative Glass
Virginia
American Bankers’ Association
House
Boy Scouts Pass Through Ligonier Ahead of Schedule
Boy Scouts carrying the message of President Wilson moved through Greensburg area at 10:30 this morning, an hour ahead of schedule. They were expected to reach their next stop at 1 o'clock.
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Greensburg
Wilson
Ligonier
Death mystery surrounds Miss Florence Wainwright case
Salisbury reports a grand jury inquest into Miss Florence Wainwright’s death in the Home Gas office area. Authorities hint at a prominent local figure’s involvement, with arrests expected at adjournment Friday. The death is now thought to be from a criminal operation prior to the body’s discovery, not from the office pills. About 20 witnesses summoned as investigators seek a complete chain of evidence for the grand jury. The gas company assigns a special attorney to the probe.
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Salisbury
Florence Wainwright
Home Gas Company
Waynwright
Miss Waynwright
Gas Company
Mayor Receives Plans for New Pennsylvania Station
Plans for a two story brick railroad station on the former Union station site on East Washington street were submitted to Mayor Tyler this morning. Two plan sets were shown with a decision expected this week and bids to be invited early next week. The station will feature waiting rooms, ticket offices, a smoking room and standard railroad amenities with an ornamental tile roof. It is slated for summer construction.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Union
East Washington Street
Tyler
Death Notice for Grace Williams and Others in Shenango Township
Death record lists Grace Williams age 2 months in Shenango township, Marie Feyock age 25, of 620 Etna Street, and Charles E. Fitzgerald age 28 from Hamilton, Indiana.
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Grace Williams
Shenango Township
Marie Feyock
Etna Street
Charles E. Fitzgerald
Hamilton
Ind
Vandivort Moves From Hospital To County Jail
Norman Vandivort charged with the murder of Walter Linnenbrink was moved from Shenango Valley hospital to Lawrence county jail under Sheriff Whaley. The transfer was arranged by District Attorney Dickey at the request of Vandivort’s relatives.
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Norman Vandivort
Walter Linnenbrink
Shenango Valley
Lawrence County
Waluwe
Jefferson
Washington Streets
Horner
Vandivort
Orris
S. P. Emery
Alderman Green
Whaley
Two Die In Lima Fire
In South Lima a boarding house fire killed Joseph Felipe and Vito Stephano after a drunken quarrel. John Flinn his wife and four children barely escaped. two children were injured critically as firefighters retrieved the survivors from the burning building.
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National News Association
Lima
John Flinn
Flinn
Joseph Felipe
Vito Stephano
Felipe
Stephano
Wife Shot by Husband Then Killer Self at Boston Hotel
Mrs. Millie Nazzarino a Hotel Vesuvius cashier was shot at her desk by her husband who then killed himself. The husband also died. Three shots were fired two at the woman. Diners fled as she was taken to city hospital where she is dying. The couple had reportedly separated.
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Boston
Millie Nazzarino
Vesuvius
Howards Street
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Edyard
U.S. Steel
Thorugh
Weston
Henry
Indiana
Dwkths
Pymatuning Project
Bill
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Falo
BOY Scouts
Salisbury, Md
City
Linnenbrink
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