Italians of Black Hand sentences narrowed in court
An unexpected formation of the Black Hand case led to three possible trials Friday morning. District Attorney Young and attorneys Allen, Wilkinson and Chambers agreed to rest, the judge quashing blackmail charges as unconstitutional. Five Slack Hood men received sentences ranging from one year and six months to five years. Ima Barca, Felipe Harco, Frank Caloute, Borco Panatta, and Dominick Burtti faced various terms and fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Alans
Wikison
Chambers
Distr
Waddington
Slack Hood
Ima Barca
Sears
Felipe Harco
Frank Calaute
Borco Panatta
Dominick Burtti
Newi Centiary
H. A. Willison
Burtti
Panello
Black Head Societs
Wilkison
Michael Cant
Black Hand
Porter
Barthi
Panetto
County Dog Tag Law Aims to Boost Revenue
Commissioners plan to distribute dog tags countywide as required by law. Every dog must wear a tag furnished by the county once the tax is paid, else untagged dogs may be killed by the constable. The act targets evasion and seeks to increase county revenue.
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Houssud
Wiley
Bekins and Liebendorfer fuant tare company charter request
An application for a charter by a proposed Ellwood based company named Bekins and Liebendorfer fuant tare company of Ellwood seeks a $14 000 capital. Corporators include I M Brkles Ellwood City Frank Liebendorfer ex Württemberg and Frank Pratt cashier Ambridge. Plans call for a three story brick building on Lawrne avenue. In other news Thomas McDevitt at Shenangs tin mill injured his right hand resulting in later blood poisoning concerns.
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Bekins and Liebendorfer Fuanttare Company
Ellwood
Fir
I. MM. Brkles
Ellwood Ity
Frak Liebendorfer
Wurtemburg
Frank Pratt
Lawrne Avenue
Thomas McDevitt
Bhenangs
Bank Mystery Before Court Involving Mrs O Neal
Mrs Joln O Neal faced a county court jury charged with taking a bank containing three years savings estimated at 7 to 10 dollars. Witnesses, including her neighbor and the prosecutrix, testified on motive and character. The jury found her guilty and assessed costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Joln O'Neal
Daniel Lefebre
Thomas Dickey
Defemiant
Young
Ms. Lefebre
O'Neal
Dauchier
O'Next
Celebre
New Taste Country club elects board of directors
At the year meeting in Y. A. C hall the New Taste Country club chose seven directors: George D Blair John Gursier Join Elder Jr John H Lamb J M Uber A G Hoye and R C Patterson. Officers to be elected early next week. Plans call for a new club building identical to the old house with a cost around three to four thousand dollars and a veranda, living rooms, fireplace, kitchen and locker rooms.
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New Taste Country Club
Imporianet
Messrs
George 1D. Blair
John Gursier
Join Elder, Jr
John H. Lamb
J. M. Uber
A. G Hoye
R. C. Patterson
George Sirodecker & Son
Elf Eli
Hullting
Getty Again Co chairman Getty Again Co chairman
The old Wallace forces hold control of the Republican committee after a Saturday meeting at the court house. Officers named were Gally chairman Slavens secretary Sirrey Martin assistant secretary William McElwen treasurer. A committee to revise constitution under the new speakimarios law was appointed with Stewart Hyds Roce Garriwar Harver Mor and William My Bhwee. A resolution endorsed the state and county ticket.
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Wallace
Gally
Wow
Slavensnn
Sirrey Martin
William McElwen
A Rammitten
Speimarios
Caiman Tt
M. Stewart
Aa. T Hyds
Roce Garriwar
Harver Mor
William My
Tne
Emity Tisketh
Halil
Howe
Oil Fever Grips Farmers in Plaingrove Township
Farmers in Plaingrove Township report rising interest in oil leases as drilling moves near. Leases have been taken in the northwestern part while others remain untested. a local farmer notes cautious optimism about development and potential value from oil. Ground has begun for a parsonage for a church at Bile Wond City, with construction budget around Rot FG.0M and Spring Avenue hosting the new building. Reverend Gien O Miller of Cambridge recently accepted a call there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henge Monigamers
Piningrave
Hamilton
Montgomery
RGM
Bilewond City
Spring Avenue
Local Milk Dealers to Require Poison Free Guarantee
Local milk dealers will demand written guarantees that milk sold is free from formaldehyde or other poisons under the pure food law. Retailers will shift responsibility to wholesalers, while inspectors monitor for contamination as climes pledge watch over milk in hot weather.
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Jy Cage
Fae
Whiew
Adu
Ram
Receiver Painter Takes Two Weeks Off From Bank
John H. Painter, newly in charge of the bank's affairs at Kittanning, plans a two week absence. The bank faces a dividend payment issue as Painter's accounts show about 380,000 dollars available to meet R Bond dividends if court action permits. Court proceedings are cited as delaying any immediate resolution. Stepped collections include recent notes against A. W. Woods for 520 dollars.
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Castin Savings and Trust Company
John H. Painter
Batk
Kittanning
Nomething Wureent
Waddington
Nyson
J. 1
Myland
South 4Th
Charles W. Hayson
Delaware
Wiliam F. Black
Lauphin
Painter
Stepx
A. W. Woods
Murderer Sergo Weeps at Jail Meeting with Brother Helper
Rosario Sergo, jailed for the Hulsville murder of Tony Cunly, wept with his brother Ralph Sergo during a visit in the county jail. Ralph promised to do all in his power with Pamela to defend Sergo, hiring attorney S. P. Emery for a Septembers term hearing. The defense may claim self defense as Sergo recovers from stab wounds and plans to justify the crime.
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Sergo
Rosario Sergo
Tony Cunly
Hulsville
Pamelas
8. P. Emery
Ed Sergo Phie
Alderman Green
Emery
Sentenced 10 Penitentiary for Stealing Wheeon
The jury found Stevenson guilty of stealing Wheeon from D. O. Pliny at the resent term. He had prior verdicts of guilty for similar thefts and was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary in another case for breaking and entering and stealing clothing from We Conn Tudor Porter. The court adjourned after announcements and a largely female crowd awaited the fortune telling case against Mrs J. H. Marquette, with proceedings finishing in one day.
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Dames Ht
Stevenson
D. O. Pliny
Saturna
Builly
Tudor Porter Santennerdt
Dodge Porter
Js. H. Marquette Cout
Dudge
Transcontinental Ocean Railroad Aims From Newport News to Seattle
A report from Washington outlines plans for a vast trans continental railroad extending from Newport News Virginia to Seattle Washington. The project would connect the Virginia Railway to West Virginia and later Ohio Indiana Michigan and the Midwest with lines from Chicago to Milwaukee and on to the Pacific.
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Publishers' Press
Tiapaten
Washington
Standard QI Company
Newport News
Seattle
Wash
West Virginia
Henry H. Rogers
Hockefeller Intere
Virginia Railway
Ohiaiver
Otrott
Talada
Kouten
Itanton
Onio River
Acroges
Ohio
Michigan
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Chicago
Milwankee
Pacific
Grove City Plans Improvements and Mortality Case
Plans in Grove City include a new girls dormitory and gymnasium, armory, and auditorium building for collage attendees. Charles Peake of Mercer County visited his sister, fell ill with measles, and was placed under city care after poor finances prevented his sister from paying. measures were enacted by the Poor Director to provide support while he recovers before establishing residence.
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Grove City
Drs Ines
Charles Peake
Mercer County
Alek
South
Mercer
Peake
Mensiea
Nirector Hainer
Por
New Castle
Building Only New House In Township
Whitian Notkoh plans the township’s sole new residence this summer in Platagrave, near Horse Fount, with construction slated around May 4. W. iahiations RF DO No. 4 New Caedlo WANTEN Teachers advertise $40 to $60 for seven months, secretary WT denkina announces in New Gatilen Pa VR.N 1.
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Whitian Notkoh
Qenjoy
Verliaing
W. Iahiations RF
New Caedlo
Beaver Fowhalip
Aloe
Tans
Wtdenkina
New Gatilen
Vr.n
Local Four Charged With Abduction in Erie Area Case
A group of four locals including Frank Rosa Cart itatche and May Welker face abduction charges after allegedly abducting 13 year old Jennie Augustine from Erie to Ravenna and across several states. The girl describes abuse and coercion as the group allegedly sought to profit from her situation. Investigations extended to a murder case involving another man, with the Augustine girl set to testify. The suspects await extradition and trial as authorities press charges.
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Yirie
New Castle
Ravenna
Frank Rosa
Cartitatche
Mary Nottie
May Welker
Welker Warman
Coates Street
Shane
Iho Piti
Naving
West Twelfth Street
Erie
Augustine
Ravena
Ure
Allemes
Meath
Billie
Briearte
le Augustine
Mary Notte
Jase
Henry i
Thes
Hes Coren
Severe hail and electric storm hits Luca township and vicinity
Severe hail and an electric storm damaged southern Luca township near Close Point. Neht ning struck Wesley Wigfer’s home tearing a corner of the Anuse. The storm was primarily electrical with little rain. Fred Schuler was appointed guard for Michael Goergel to the judge.
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Jornen Taek
Une
Lue
Wesley Wig
Uttle
Alpvoenteyl
Fred Schuler
Michael Goergel
Porior Sari
Nervous Worn Out Restored by Nervine Cure
A testimonial from Michiony Pa resident C. C. Sustnotam describes years of fatigue and weakness relieved by Dr Miles Nervine. He credits eight bottles with rebuilding strength, reaching 170 pounds, and accuracy of doctor’s guarantee. Product sold by local physicians with money-back promise.
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Tir
Miles
Kidd
Rod T
C. Cunstnotam
Hilaworth Ave
Mieahony
Beneft
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Volant Notes Local Happenings and Marriages
Local items describe Rev Smith recovering, Epworth’s $60 gift, new autos, and farm oil finds. Reports cover church events, a Jordan reunion, Presbyterians’ reception for Rev Warvle, and July 4 plans with a ball game and fireworks. Marriage licenses listed include Tatterson, Cummings, New Wilmington, and others among North Weaver residents.
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Smith Jax
Potter
Epworth Jonge
B. Hemerrert
le Vo Marlio
Campbell
Ucascade Parc Moniay
WG. T
Fordaynhrough
Mer'shimer
Princeton
Reid Allen
Charles Jordan
Pittsburg
Amd
Mick Miler
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Lawrence
Patterson
Canvas Oxfords
Ewing & Long
Plaingrove
Gien. O. Miller
Cambridge
Nasronnin Ngage Tabernacle J
Ocean
Bleetrie Street
Greanelle
Lane
Nig Bists
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Atlantic Refining Company
Lawrence Savings & Trust Co
New Castle, PA
Pennsylvania Lines
Niagara
Jamestown Exposition
Noeyernhey
Gholun
Potomac River
New York
Boston
Baltimore
Skadelphia
Jersey Coast
New England
Nw Yark
Colorado
Pacifics
Louisville
Saratoga Berings
N.Y
Conclarn
Spokane
Atlantic City
Cape
Winona Lake
V/RSER
Trelket
Kew Castle
Volant
Ute
James G. Tatterson
Helen Cimmings
Jase Newrile -New Wilmidginn
Rohe Miller Barker Oeeee Pitts King
Susie Wassiz
Charles Wellisusen
John Be Daly
the New Castle
John A
Sullivan
Chile
North Weaver Township
Matines
Mahoningtown Delving Park
Mahoningtawn
Agsneration
James Burnstles
Joe Orale
Sentein
Sam Ferguson
Doe Hvang
J. Weddell
Jon Pitts
John Wailertear
Mt. Jackson
Reek
Ralph McWittama
Hamittan
Agaidal
Patterson & Sample
Mahoning
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