Wabash Wreck Kills Fourteen Emigrants in Cass County
A Wabash railroad wreck near Cass station fatalities reach fourteen with over fifty injured, many Italians aboard in emigrant cars. The crash involved a baggage, express, smoker, day coach, three sleepers, and Superintendent Carter’s private car, with rescue from Peru and Logansport hospitals.
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Press Dispatch
Logansport
Ind
W. M. Carter
Iron Mountain Railroad
Peru
Tafayutte
We Peru
Pan-American Express
Buffalo
Botton
General Wabash Hospital
Cass
JT. F. Guailer
Mnry
Adams
Chas
Express
Tecate
Exhibition at Washington Street diamond tests hydrant streams
Fire Chief Ce plans an 7 30 test of hydrant streams at the Washington street diamond tonight. Simultaneous plug tests by Central Fifth ward and all street departments will measure stream force and range.
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Washington Street
Fifth Ward
Miss Stockman Attends Convention in Pittsburg
Miss WM. Kate Stockman of Whippany is in Pittsburg attending a conference of Bible school method organizers at Pennsylvania College for Women. Mrs. A. W. Haines, known in New Castle for primary work, joins the gathering. Stockman represents the First Methodist Church of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Stockman
Whipparee
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania College For Women
A. W. Haines
New Castle
Migs Stockman
Hand Crushed in Factory Accident
A worker at Che Asphiah works on Long avenue suffered a crushed finger Monday evening while moving a heavy object. A Union nurse treated the injured digit on site as the man received further care.
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Judson Wrouse
Che Asphiah Works
Silo Wy
Ehlent
Aurpean
Man Drank Whiskey Suspects Drink Was Poisoned
Henry Lindsay a barber, described as colored, drank whiskey at the Simpson hotel on West Washington Street and became violently ill. He claimed he was drugged by bartender Henry Limerman, pressed charges, but Alderman Potter dismissed the case after hearing only Lindsay’s statements.
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Henry Lindsay
Simpson
West Washington Street
Lindsay
Henry Limerman
Potter
Welcome Home Spanish-American War Veterans Plan
Local Spanish-American war veterans group met Tuesday to arrange a homecoming for soldiers returning from the Philippines after two years. A committee led by Chas. M.W. Youth and others will finalize plans for a public demonstration, a banquet, and a park outing on July 5 at Cascade Park. Attorney W. S. Reynolds named captain of the ball team for the day.
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Manila
Ca. B
Cascade Park
W. S. Reynolds
Rosso's Threats Case Before Alderman Potter
Carmine Resso faced a hearing on a charge tied to a dispute with Jacob Conti over fireworks manufacture. Resso allegedly vowed to harm Conti when possible after a recent demonstration. Conti withdrew the charge after defense promises to cover costs.
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Carmine Resso
Alderman Potter
Jacob Conti
Nosso
Consi
Intler
Conti
Easts
Lightning Strikes Stable at Wilmington Township Barn
Lightning struck the Johnsons' Wilmington township home during a fierce storm. J. G. Johnson and two others took refuge in a barn where a bolt split and twisted heavy beams and tore off a bogey top. No injuries or fire occurred to people or horses. five horses were in the barn and remained unharmed.
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J. G. Johnson
Wilmington Township
Mr. Johnson
Campers In Luck At Nashunitsh Fair Pond
Several glass workers among the campers including Jimanuel Crine Albert Suhart nocker and Bert Crum are at Horseshoe pond near Nashunitshre. They have captured many frogs and are trying for fish while Job Wilsle and son stay at State street nearby.
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Wham
Jimanuel Crine
Albert Suhart
Nocker
Bert Crum
Worseshoe Pond
Jobo Wilsle
State Street
Alo
Accident Injures Worker at Resend Furnishers Plant
Genie Wrotse employed at the Resend furneee suffered severe hand injuries Tuesday evening when a metnt phere crushed his hands. One finger was split back to the knuckle joint. Dr Samuel Warner treated the wound Wednesday morning.
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Genie Wrotse
Resend
Samuel Warner
Weather outlook fair tonight and Thursday
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and into Thursday with steady temperatures and light winds. The term hatationary appears to be a misprint but no precipitation is expected.
Tinworkers' scale signed stirs mill town pride
Report spreads that the tinworkers' scale has been signed with quick approval from mill men and businessmen. Greer notes little difference from the next year's terms while catches and sieve workers gain small advances. large works may close if delays occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Greer
American Trnplate Company
George Greer
Cleveland
National Steel Works
Bank in New York Reopens After Narrow Run on Deposits
The Seventh National Bank of New York reopened after a brief run on deposits caused by debt issues. President Edward R. Thomas received resigning president William B. Kimball and discussions with financier Edwin Gould about potential financial aid to stabilize the bank.
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Publishers’ Press Disputch
Nieww Yori
Elearing
Wm. B. Kimball
Younr
Edward Rt. Thomas
Kimball
Edwin Gould
Corlock
Thomas
Gould
Broadway
T Gould
Sunday Burial Ban At Wandlaiwn Cemetery
Directors of Wandlaiwn cemetery in Tina Wave ban Sunday burials arguing they are unnecessary and cause spread and parade while forcing cemetery staff to work Sundays. The measure is described as a major moral decision as similar actions appear in few towns and cities.
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Wandlaiwn
Tina
Wave
Sunata
Columbus Journal
Nelson McCreary dies in river drowning funeral held
Nelson McCreary was laid to rest after a drowning in the Mahoning River. The service was Tuesday at Tiaville Methodist church with many attendees. Pallbearers included Clifford Chambers Frank Wolliday Peter Snagy Tilbert Sheehy Richard Green and Frank Turnes.
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Nelson McCreary
Seventh Ward
Ti Sville Methodist Church
Rarvices
Clifford Chambers
Frank Wolliday
Peter Snagy
Tilbert Sheehy
Richard Green
Frank Turnes
Assault With An Ax Rocks a Main Street Family Feud
John McClune and William Lee, residents of Main street, clashed after McClune visited an elderly relative. Lee seized an ax during the confrontation, the struggle spilled onto the street, and McClune escaped without injury. Lee was arrested Tuesday and jailed without bail ahead of a Saturday hearing.
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Joohn McClune
William Lee
Main Street
MeClune
Lee
McClune
Blevins Estate Hearing Probes City and School Warrants
Auditor James M. Martin questions the affairs of the late city treasurer Julio Blevins in a prolonged session. Testimony covers warrant drawing methods for city and New Castle school district bills, with former school board presidents and officials examined. The tangled accounts near closure as arguments will be heard next Friday.
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Allarney
James M. Martin
Heio
Julio Blevins
John Blevins
Martin
Auditaur Holgar
Behilf
Blevins
Teorge TR. Graham
George W. McCracken
Davis Dickey
Anal
James C. Hutton
James A. Gardner
Isc
Be QQ
Long
Msy
Harriet Gordon
Cehapel Board
New Castle
Mrs McKinley Goes Out Driving After Illness
Mrs McKinley left the White House at 10 o clock and drove for about an hour. Dr Rixey reports the morning drive greatly benefits her and plans a daily outing from now on.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Large Mastiff Found Dead At Lang Avenue Estate
A valuable mastiff belonging to Bert Pence of Lang Avenue was found dead Wednesday morning at Inte on Hichiliewa Avenue. The dog, one of the city's largest, had been sent there the previous evening. Authorities suspect malicious poisoning and will prosecute the person responsible.
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Bert Pence
Lang Avenue
Inte
Division Street Paving Set for August Completion
Road work moves quickly on Division Street with paving to finish before mid August. Bricks are being hauled to the site as grading and excavation proceed and the project is expected to begin actual paving soon.
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Division Street
Pan American party to leave city on Monday July 8
The Pan American party led by Tew Ta 7 and Mr Teloyd will depart the city on Monday July 8. The group aims to attract followers with a plan once thought more favorable.
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Teloyd
American War Yard Opens Electrical Works With New Staff
The American Car and Shipyard company begins full electrical works at Mechanic street, transferring skilled workers from Aberdeen Maryland. The plant will employ about a hundred to a hundred fifty people, including women and boys, as operations spread across die and pattern rooms, stamping, foundry, plating and finishing shops producing electrical appliances for ships and railways. The move follows a push by local business leaders and the Lawrence Trust to secure the plant, with initial setup taking two months and current delays from training new staff.
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American War &Ship Yardwiry Company
Amce
Aberdeen
Maryland
American Car & Ship Mardware Company
Mechanic Street
New Castle
Lawrence Trust Comany
Mercure
Shyure
Conductor Hart Hurt In Copper Junction Collision
Conductor Hart of the Traction company, with about two months on the job, suffered a severe head injury Tuesday night when his car approaching from the park struck an electric pole at Hamilton Street. He was knocked senseless, brought uptown, and taken first to the Traction office and then to Shenango Valley hospital.
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Traction Company
Hamilton Street
Ofice
Shenango Valley Hospital
Leslie
Clouds of Bugs Wreak Havoc on Local Fruit Crops
Local resident Mr Dumbaugh reports a swarm of Uncre bugs swarming across Slipperyreck township on Tuesday. They are described as destroying skins of fruit with heavy damage to penehse and cher crops, leaving few cherries ripe at Weller's Hill.
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Dumbaugh
Slipperyreck
Wiship
Weller's Hill
Judge Fulkerson Sinks As Heart Trouble Worsens
Judge Robert Fulkerson, longtime figure in the court, is reported to be steadily declining due to heart illness. Meanwhile Milas Daisy Kirker of Waldo Street and John W. Carr of East Brook, injured in a Manaca wreck Friday afternoon, are recovering well and expected to recover.
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Robert Fulkerson
Tle
Milas Daisy Kirker
Waldo Street
John W. Carr
East Brook
Manaca
Tatsler
Foramen
Quarterly Conference Arrests Raise Suspicion Of Characters
The Fourth Quarterly conference led to the arrest of two men on Wednesday morning amid suspicions of their intent to purchase cheap jewelry. Names given include Thomas Merry and a suspect nicknamed Rank £90 poo. Communion services proceeded with Myers leading and readings reflecting district leadership.
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Walter Cyrus Orner
Mdenturg
Choy
Thote
Taupe
Thomas Merry
Myers
Pune
Tandotpah
Presh Ting
Mita Mee
City street committee approves largest two week payroll
The street department payroll totaling 305.40 for two weeks was approved for payment. One third covered sweeping and most expense fell to streetcar trucks. officials note railway company should cover its share but past efforts failed. Ordinances on Wilmington street changes and Apple alley were approved for committee action. Members Miller Davis McKoe and Thomas attended.
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Istreet Committee
Wilmington
Ston Street
Apple Alley
Sheridan Street
Kuctz Avenue
Pittsburg
Dunningham Streets
Messrs
Miller
Davis
McKoe
Thomas
Wreck Victims Suffer Nonfatal Injuries Near Mumia
Mrs Annie Lee of Washington DC and Mrs FEl vir Mills of Helaire were among wreck victims en route to a funeral in this city. Both sisters of Mrs Hartman were slightly or not seriously injured and treated at West Penn hospital. Another injured, J M Hamilton of Youngstown, sustained a scalp wound but no serious harm.
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Mumia
New Castle
Annie Lee
Washington
Lee
Mills
West Penn Hospital
Hamilon
Youngstown
James M. Hamilton
Penn Mereuntify Company
City Solicitor Gardner to Represent New Castle at Third Class Cities Meet
City Solicitor James A. Gardner departs for Evly to attend the annual league of cities of the third class convention in New Castle. The three day event includes a banquet. Gardner plans to present several municipal bills and will participate in discussions of topics amended by the legislature.
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James A. Gardner
Evly
New Castle
League of Cities of the Third Class
Gardner
League Mrr
Runaway Horse Scares North Jefferson Street Crowd
A horse hitched to a dirt-hauling wagon trotted down North Jefferson Street on Wednesday morning causing terror along the way. The wagon plowed into a telephone pole damaging only the wagon. Geo. Purring, not aboard, later pulled the horse toward Washington Street and the animal was caught near the First Methodist Church.
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Jefferson Street
Grane Street
Geo. Purring
Washington Street
Strikers Battle Police as War of Wages Roars On
On June 26 striking laborers clash with Rochester police at the power house on Commercial street. Police fire four volleys in the air. many strikers sustain injuries from bricks and shovels as 1000 march, 155 workers quit at Central railroad bridge, and 190 more stop work further west.
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Rochester
Rotchester Railway Company
Commercial Street
Central Railroad
Power House
West Avenue
Washington
National Cash Register Company
Dayton
O'Connell
National Metal Trades Association
St. Louis
Denver
Chicago
eMtal ‘Trades’ Association
Reading
Philadelphia & Reading Carshops
Reading Mercantile Association
Federated Trades
A. Committee
J C U ALM ELECTIONS FOR New Castle Council Officers
New Castle council No 131 J M Frost is elected vice commander J W Strutwater recording secretary James F Kennedy assistant recording secretary Leonard Reed financial secretary C F Schoen fel warden Leonard Weisse C S F Gorley treasurer G M Gibson trustee J F Kennedy tiepresentative J W Strimater alternate J F Kenned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Council
J. A M
O—J. M. Frost
V.c—J. W
J. W. Strimater
Alternun
J. F. Kenneds
Change of Positions on Pennsylvania Lines
Conductor Peter Kern, a well known Eric and Pittsburgh man, assumed the duties of assistant train master in the city on Wednesday. Ollie Irwin, who held the post, resumes his duties on the road after years in office work. Both positions pay the same salary.
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Peter Kern
Eric & Wittsburgh
Pennsylvania Lines
Ollie Irwin
Amputation of John Gormley’s Left Leg at Hospital
John Gormley of North Millstreet underwent amputation of his left leg two inches below the knee after diseased bone made removal necessary. Doctors feared widespread disease, leaving his condition very low and unsure of recovery. A complimentary notice promotes Mercer Sanitarium in Mercer, Pennsylvania, as a destina tion for recuperation and treatment under Dr Mary McKinstey.
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John Gormley
North Millstreet
Rover
Meteer Sanitarium
Mercer
Mary McKinstey
iWrity
Mercer Saniatrium
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Electric Bolt
Campers
TN Workers’ Scale
New York Bank
Blevins Estate
Persot
Pan-American Party
ECU Atelectrical Works
Hart
Judge Fulkerson
Vwueiluaruta
Monacks
Funerat
Vigel Court
Tank
Chit
George Ty Weingartner
OG. Okeson
Myra
Tleehe
Warnock
Mra
France Okeson
Thomas Grannta
Wi. Mecrosheys
Lan M. Taggart
J. C. U. Alm
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