Black Hand letter threats grandchild kidnapping to millionaire
A Black Hand note threatens G W Johnson of New Castle with kidnapping or murder of his grandchildren unless he deposits $1,000 in small bills in a can under a Mount Jackson road tree by 5 pm. The letter, written on ruled paper, hints at future demands of $10,000 and notes the writer’s apparent intelligence.
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G. W. Johnson
New Castle
Mount Jackson Road
Mr. Johnson
Johnson
Lawrence Savings and Trust Company
G. W. Johnson Limestone Company
Lawrence Limestone Company
Kimberly Iron Company
Pittsburg Limestone Company
Home Supply Company
C. H. Johnson
Moody Avenue
Fate Is Unkind To Mrs. Dyer At Muny Hospital
Mrs. Dyer matron at the municipal hospital faced a delay in a planned weekend departure when a scarlet fever patient was sent to the facility from Snake's Rest. The hospital had no patients at the time, making the unexpected admission more poignant.
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Snake's Rest
Councilmen Move On Franchise in New Castle
The committee of the whole reports an ordinance granting the New Castle Traction company a 35 year franchise on East Washington street between Franklin avenue and the city line The measure goes to a vote next Wednesday Mayor Tyler expected to vote four members present favor the ordinance Attorney Akiens of the Traction company plans to leave next week to settle the matter beforehand
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New Castle Traction Company
East Washington Street
Franklin Avenue
Tyler
Akiens
Traction Company
Four Inches of Hail Destroys Crops in Punxsutawney
Punxsutawney Pennsylvania reports the heaviest June hail storm in the area. Four inches of hail covered streets, damaging crops and garden plots for miles. Estimates put crop and property damage at thirty five thousand dollars as hailstones reached sizes up to eggs.
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Punxsutawney
Death Notice for Mrs Samuel McGary and Others in Washington and Alexandria
Obituary notice lists Mrs Samuel McGary aged 85 of Washington Two and includes names Landon Jordan 33 of 301 Bridge Street and Richard Donnelly 31 of Youngstown with a Dr T J Finney of Alexandria Egypt in the record.
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Samuel McGary
Washington
T. J. Finney
Alexandria
Egypt
Landon Jordan
Bridge Street
Richard Donnelly
Youngstown
Society To Avenge Formed At Side Of Miss Phagan's Grave
Atlanta reports heavy security as Governor Harris’s inauguration ends Gov Slaton’s term. militia guards police and special officers on duty amid rumors of anti Slaton demonstrations and a secret society at Mary Phagan’s grave. authorities prepared to enforce order.
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Society To
Miss Phagan
Atlanta
Georgia State Militia
Nat E. Harris
Macon
Georgia
John M. Slaton
Slaton
Virginia
Frank
Mary Phagan
German naval chief in talks over American note
Berlin reports Admiral von Tirpitz held a two hour conference with Foreign Secretary von Jagow on the reply to the American note. He then visited Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg, fueling rumors of rift over concessions. Miss Helen Gibson left for Cleveland to visit Bert Wells and wife.
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Berlin
Amsterdam
von Tirpitz
Germany
von Jagow
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Foreign Office
Herr von Jagow
United States
Helen Gibson
East Street
Cleveland, O
Bert Wells
Volant Plans Big Fourth of July Celebration
Volant Pennsylvania gears up for Independence Day with Eastbrook and local bands performing. A grand parade led by Henry Mason and W. M. C. Drake promises the largest march yet. Field event prizes, donated by Newcastle merchants, are on display at Graham's store.
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Volant
Eastbrook
Henry Mason
W. M. C. Drake
Grant Gilson
Mrs. D. L. Cole Visiting Daughter in Wallace Avenue
Mrs. D. L. Cole of Okaleesa Iowa is staying with her daughter Mrs. James I Muffley on Wallace avenue.
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D. L. Cole
Okaleesa
James I, Muffley
Wallace Avenue
Austria Opens Front as Mountain Guns Sweep Roads
Rome June 26 Austria launches a frontier offensive with four new Austro Hungarian corps bringing enemy strength to about 500000. Italian troops mount and capture two Austrian mountain guns after a perilous eight hour climb that left five dead and ten wounded among eighty climbers.
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International News Service
Rome
Austria
Italy
Predil Pass
Auto Accident Fatal To Donnelly In This City
Word reached today that Richard Donnelly, 51, a former Long avenue resident, died at St. Elizabeth's hospital in Youngstown from injuries suffered in a auto mobile crash last Saturday night. Funeral arrangements not yet announced. interment likely Monday.
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Richard, Donnelly
Long Avenue
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Youngstown
Shoots Self In Foot As Bank Gives Way
Russell Barge a 15 year old of Hamilton street was hunting groundhogs near Eastbrook when the bank beneath him collapsed as he aimed at a hog. The rifle fired injuring his right foot near the great toe. He walked a mile to his grandparents’ home for care and will be confined for some time. He used a 22 caliber rifle.
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Russell Barge
Hamilton Street
Eastbrook
News Printers Praise Purity Ice Cream Sample
Purity Ice Cream offered a three gallon sample to News Printers at noon. K F Wadlinger of Purity recalled the workers delivering the paper and the fresh cream was quickly consumed. Printers praised the product and the Purity plant at Apple and Market Way welcomed inspectors and the public.
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K. F. Wadlinger
Purity Icecream Company
Purity Company
Apple and
Market Way
Hospital Solicitations Not Authorized Says Shenango Valley
Shenango Valley hospital management warns New Castle businesses that no solicitor is authorized to solicit hospital advertising. Anyone soliciting without credentials acts on their own responsibility.
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Shenango Valley Hospital
New Castle
Crops Good in Shenango Township Report
Ex-Jury Commissioner Solomon Aiken of Shenango township visited the city and reported an overall good outlook for crops in the township. He noted the late frost caused minor damage to wheat but not enough to hurt the season. grass, corn and oats prospects remain favorable.
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Solomon Aiken
Shenango Township
Deposits In Local Banks Show Growth In New Castle
New Castle reports a three year rise in total bank deposits from $6 970 000 to $7 345 000 an increase of over $375 000. All banks show steady growth with notable foreign deposits and postal savings. city industry and thrift cited as factors.
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New Castle
Old Country
Postal Savings Department
Lawrence County Prisoners in Workhouse Cost
Lawrence County spent 4153 dollars to keep prisoners at the workhouse in the past six months. The six month total nearly matches 1914’s yearly cost and doubles the last half of 1914. A total of 78 county prisoners have been housed, many for selling liquor without a license. 36 remain under lockup costing 3.50 dollars per week each.
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Lawrence County
Mrs Anna Schorndorfer Recovers After Operation
Mrs Anna Schorndorfer who underwent a serious operation at Lakeside hospital in Cleveland a few days ago is reported as getting along nicely.
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Anna Schorndorfer
Lakeside Hospital
Cleveland
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