Mrs Best Free Verdict Not Guilty In Sanitarium Case
Mrs Best Free awaits rest after a jury verdict of Not Guilty in a case heard by twelve men. Attorney Porter declines comment as relatives celebrate. Mrs Josephine Yest Best appeared exhausted yet free while momentarily unaware of the outcome, sister Gertrude Dunleavy shares the relief amid confusion at the courthouse. Continued on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Yest Best
J. L. Alexander
Mrs. Best
Gertrude Dumneavy
Rum Runner With Heavy Cargo Caught After Long Chase
U S coast guard cutter Seminole chased and shelled the rum ship Mary E Gully off the New Jersey coast. The 110 foot vessel, formerly a submarine chaser, carried 1,500 cases of Scotch whiskey valued at about 159000 dollars. The crew of six was captured and the boat and liquor were seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
New York
U. S. Coast Guard
Seminole
New Jersey
Ram
Weather Sparks Humorous Diary Entry From Local Writer
A jovial note from Arthur Mometer complains of intense heat and stifling air. The writer jokes about sweating, a ruined collar, and quips about the weather, hinting at brewing storms in a lighthearted, informal tone.
Children Visiting Here Contribute To Milk And Ice Fund
Emily and Edwin Stevens of Hoboken New Jersey, two young visitors in this city, donated to the Milk and Ice fund. Their compassion aids the needy facing poverty, poor food, and cold. Mrs. Johanna Guerard McKee also contributed ten dollars. No contribution is too small to be gratefully received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eemily
Edwin Stevens
Hoboken
New Jersey
Emily
Johanna Guerard McKee
Thief Enters Home On Morton Street
A robber entered Thomas Jenkins home at 26 Morton Street between 2 and 4 am and stole 181 dollars. The burglar gained access through a cellar window and searched the kitchen cupboard and then the bedroom, taking Mr Jenkins trousers with money missing. a gold watch was left behind. The valuables were discovered in the cellar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jenkins
Morton Street
Mr. Jenkins
Jenking
Marriage Licenses Issued in New Castle and Nearby
New Castle, New Castle Joe Pict Anna Posto Clarence Smock Edith Snyder Pittsburgh W.4. Pendleton Rochester Pa Saula Jones Wm H Ross Enthryn E Schuller Freedom Pa George B Coslokio Castle Anna G Chalkins Castle Chester J Bender New Castle Beulah A Jones New Castle Win Palmer Newry Bessemer Mary E Saltzer Bessemer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Joe Pict
Anna Posto
Clarence Smock
Edith Snyder
Pittsburgh
Pendleton
Rochester
Saula Jones
H. Ross
E. Schuller
Fredom
George B. Coslokio
Anna G. Chalkins
Chester
J. Bender
Beulah A. Jones
New
Reflector to Be Installed Behind Church Window
The First Baptist church plans a reflector behind the circular stained window on the North street side, funded by the Bible class Gleanerk of Mrs. Paul D. Weller. The baptism scene will be backlit and visible from the balcony, which currently blocks interior views, with the light turning on nightly and an electric revolving device planned at Hast and North streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Paul D. Weller
Hast
Ashland Avenue Fix Petition Presented to Council
Residents of Ashland Avenue presented a petition this morning asking that their street be repaired. The petition was referred to the street department for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland Avenue
Awards At St Mary's School Year End Program
St Marys parochial school closed the term with awards for perfect attendance and scholarship. Eighth grade commencement and medals for course perfection were presented by Rev Fr F F O Shea. Musical numbers by St Marys convent students accompanied the ceremony. Forty three pupils received certificates for completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Parochial School
St. Mary's Convent
F. F. O'Shea
St. Mary's Church
President Harding on Prohibition United in Enforcement
President Harding spoke in Denver on June 25 outlining that a small, mistaken minority seeks repeal of the eighteenth amendment. He argued the law must be enforced, condemning partial prohibition and nullification ideas while predicting no major party will advocate repealing the amendment. He warned against extremists on both sides driving politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Denver
Col
Harding
Wote
Drys
Six-Year-Old Boy Killed In Mercer Car Crash
Ernest Grandy six year old son of Mr and Mrs Howard Grandy of Springfield township Mercer county was struck and killed Sunday evening by an automobile driven by H E Ray of Plaingrove township Lawrence county The accident occurred near No 2 coal mine The boy had just bought a bottle of pop and darted between two cars in the road before stepping into Rays path Ray with his wife and children reported to the District Attorney and the coroner held an inquest The jury returned a verdict of accidental death absolving Ray of blame
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Grandy
Howard Grandy
Springfield Township
Mercer Cau
H. E. Ray
Plaingrove Township
Lawrence County
Ray
Mercer
Lu-Roy Rickard
George C. Morgan
State Police Drive Speeding Crackdown on County Roads
State police launched a major campaign against auto speeders with 14 arrests by troopers Anderson and Law on Ellwood City and New Wilmington routes. Suspects cited for exceeding 30 mph. Officers warned drivers to carry licenses and keep plates visible, noting plates hidden behind bumpers violate law. Trooper Anderson pledged to continue breaking up speeding and enforcing the law in Lawrence County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tesls
Anderson
Law
Ellwood City
New Wiliington
Lawrence County
Prisoner Testimony Backed by Deputy in Theft Case
Deputy Sheriff Frank Johnston arrived from Rockview penitentiary with Oscar Grannis to testify in the case against Jim Police for receiving stolen goods. Claire Jamison was to be transported but escaped and remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Johnston
Rockview Penitentary
Oscar Grannis
Jim
Claire Jamison
Refusal of Appeal Petition in William Smith Case
The State Supreme Court refused the petition to appeal in the William Smith case from Lawrence County Court. The Lawrence County Court decision was upheld by the Superior Court, and a new petition to the Supreme Court seeking leave to proceed was rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
State Supreme Court
Gazette Times of Sunday
Lawrence County Court
Lawrence County
Superior Court
Tha Supreme Court
Makes Notable Prohibition Address In Denver Today
President Harding in Denver declares prohibition must stay and urges strict enforcement by states and local authorities. He warns that if states fail, the federal government may create a national police authority, risking state sovereignty and republican well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
George R. Holmes
International News Service
Colo
Harding
United States
Pftry
Traction Petition Sees Council Approval in Moravia Street
Pennsylvania Ohio Electric company wins council consent to discontinue car service from Moravia Street to Seventh ward with conditions. Minimum five buses in service, fare parity with street cars, transferable tickets, and interline transfers allowed. Consent to be sent to Public Service Commission. likely permit to proceed. President Harding trip marred by Dawson death in Denver accident. three dead, one injured including Donald Craig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
Pennsylvania-Ohio Electric Company
Moravia Street
Seventh Ward
Tracition Company
Maal Auatuntoe
Public Service Commission
Mrs Dufford Petition Supports Character Amid Trial
During the Mrs Josaphine Best murder trial in Lawrence County Court House testimony claimed Carl Dufford warned of neglect of Dorothy Dufford leading to the child’s death. Neighbors signed a petition defending Minnie Dufford’s motherhood and denouncing the suit as an attack on character, listing numerous local residents in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josaphine Best
Carl Dufford
Lawrence County Court House
Minnie Duffard
Minnie Dufford
Dorothy Dufford
Death notice and fragmented addresses
Fragmented death record listing Sammel Luther Rhodes 63 and others with incomplete addresses including Neshannock avenue Thamas Milton Stevenson Sappery Rock township and Pearl street Irene May Reynolds 16 TS Oak street Chartes Mills Butler avenue extension Mor ria street and Ametia Sowald 54 1408 Mor ria street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammel Luther Rhodes
Neshannock Avenue
Thamas Milton Stevenson
Sappery Rock
Otto Maki
Pearl Street
Irene May Reynolds
TS Oak
Chartes Mills
Butler Avenue
Ametia Sowald
Morria Street
Heat Claims Five in New York as Heatwave Bakes City
International News Service reports five deaths and many prostrations in New York as extreme heat and high humidity push temperatures higher. A man collapsed after drinking water, another person died in bed, and two swimmers drowned. The thermometer rose about three degrees per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
New York
Snapshots Of Fatal Accidents And Tragic Injuries
A rash of mishaps reports several fatalities and injuries. Frank Nicholas age 1 of Rochester Pa died from lockjaw after injuries from a toy pistol. Virgil Larachayy 28 of OU City was killed at Pennsylvania railroad enango yards when he fell beneath a rein. Carlton Steele US 9 of Sa tom W. Van drowned after falling into a farm water tank. Bart Troup 27 of Steelton Pa died from an electric shock while removing a window screen. George Messner 50 of Picge burgh collapsed on a sidewalk from heat. Firefighters Harry Oundall and Sylvester Ross were shocked during a blaze response and hospitalized. Fire struck the belfry of the gown hall amid a Washington Te. electric storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Larachayy
OU City
Che
Pennsylvania Railroad
Carlton Steele
Satom
Washington, Te
Harry Oundall
Sylvester Ross
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Porter
Me A
America
Misa Neysa Moran McMein
John D. Baragwanath
Europe
Arthur Mometer
St. Mary's School
Hall of School
Smith
Prohibition
Plaingrove
Lad
Cheyenne
George KR. Roum
Wewy
Cols
Dear Creek Canyon
Dawson
Thomas Dawson
United States Senate
Semmer Curtis
Republian National Committee
Thomas A. French
W. O. McCullough
Crawford Avenue
Jas. Hinkson
North
James Hinkson
North Crawford Avenue
Frank P. Andrews
Lillian B. Andrews
Wm. Scott
H. F. Magill
C. N. Lockhart
J. E. Liga
East Grant Arrest
Dollin Scott
Crawford A Avenue
C. W. Davis
Mahoningtown
G. M. Gibson
Worth Crawford Avenue
John Wettich
North Crawford Avenues
Edward Chapman
Cumberland Avenue
Edward C. Chapman
R. G. Hoak
N. Crawford Avenue
J. W. Philpot
Richilieu Avenus
Wm. Aulman
J. H
Frank Nicholas
Watson Nicholas
Harvey V. Byerly
Sharperilla
State Agricultural Department
Steelton
Sevecs
Bart Troup
Lebbing
George Messner
Picge Burgh
Eowsas
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