Prohibition Forces Gain in State Primaries
Dr Harry Challant of the Anti-Saloon League says prohibition forces gained 20 to 50 members in the general assembly at the state primary and two gubernatorial candidates support the dry cause. He cites McSparren and Pinchot as leaders aiding enforcement and urges victory for dry candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Anti-Saloon League
Harry Te. Challant
First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church Yesterday Morning. “Sonn A. McSparren
GiNard Pinchot
Thoard
Chaltany
Pennsylvania
Dty
Prohibition Sentiment Feels Strong in Local Race
Vague voter mood appears intensely favorable to prohibition as candidates are pressed on the issue. References to Mr. Wooks and a rising tide of sentiment hint at organized calls for strict measures amid a contested election scene.
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Mr. Wooks
Mercer Marriage License And Road Improvement Notes
Clarence Cassidy of Clarksville and Anna O Malley of Sharpsville obtained a Mercer marriage license. The Tegnall farm curve on the Siaron Marcer road will be made safer next week with embankment work and a decisive cut to widen clear passage in both directions. The Mercer Chamber of Commerce supports the curve reduction. the state highway department is expected to perform the work. Jefferson township supervisors are building one mile of road from the Ahnis er cemetery north of Charlestown to the macadam road at Charlestown with a stone base and gravel coating. ten inches of stone will form the base. Raymond McGinnis of Sharon pled not guilty to larceny before Judge McLaughry. he is two years old and was released on probation. Six bidders contested the first Butler Street paving contract. awards will be made Monday after more bid scheduling work. Property owners along the right of way prefer limestone base with concrete top. Bidders included Jumicaon Nurses Mercer Breckenridge Land and Gravel Co. Breckenridge Pa Minteer and Anderson New Wilmington Burns Brothers New Castle Axe and McFall New Wilmington Waoda Golder Construction Co. New Castle. In desertion and non support cases, payments of two dollars weekly were ordered for H. A. Miller Conneaut Lake. another case Arthur Snyder Sharon was postponed until written testimony. An estimated crowd of about 4,000 attended a garden party at the Children’s Home lawn by Mercer county’s Women’s Aid Society, raising 123 dollars from cand sales. 6000 ice cream servings and over 50 dollars in cakes. The event funded the home for another term, reflecting broad county support.
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Mercer
Tegnall
Siaron-Marcer Rad
Mercer Chamber of Commerce
State Highway Department
Jefferson Township
Ahniser
Charlestown
Raymond McGinnis
Sharon
S. Oa. McLaughry
McGinnis
Sharon Srorn
Netslborg
Butler Street
Jumicaon J& Nurses
Mercer, Breckenridge Land and Gravel Company
Breckenridge
Minteer & Anderson
New Wilmington
Burns Brothers
New Gastla
Axe & McFall
Waoda-Golder Construction Company
New Castle
H. A. Miller
Conneaut Lake
Arthur Snyder
Children's Aid Society
Mercer County
Ftrom
Burial of Field Marshal Wilson in London Ceremony
Field Marshal Henry Hughes Wilson buried at noon in St Paul’s Cathedral after a ceremonial guard of 3000 in Eaton Place. The Ulster regiment fired a volley over the grave as rain fell. Marshal Foch attended, kneeling by the coffin at the Wilson home before the cathedral. Guards and officials ensured security amid a large procession.
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International
Lonon
Marshlar Henry Flughes Wison
Imperial General Staff
Field Marshals
St. Pauls
Wilson
Eaton Place
St. Paul's Cathedral
Old Ulster Regiment
St. Paul's
Scotland Yard
War Office
Marshal Foch
London
Lady Wilson
Funeral rites proceed peacefully with royal presence
Field marshals and the Duke of Connaught representing King George attended the funeral ceremonies, which passed off without any untoward incident. The event highlighted orderly proceedings and formal tributes from military and royal representatives.
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Duke of Connaught
George
First U P Picnic Set Thursday at Neshannock Falls
Annual First United Presbyterian church picnic planned for Thursday at Neshannock Falls with luncheon, dinner, ice cream, coffee, and cream. Transportation from the church at 1 30 pm. Games include a sack race, running race, three legged race, and tug of war. Prizes will be awarded to winners.
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First United Presbyterian Church
Neshanooock Falls
Seott B. McCaslin
Edith Moore
L. BE. McGrath
W. J. Ewing
Eowinogs Shoe Ater
Mra. McGasili
J. Lea McFain
BE. Irvine
Sam Gaston
Auto collision at Croton and East Washington street
Automobiles driven by A. J. Brown and W. M. Hartwell collided at the Croton avenue and East Washington street intersection Saturday evening. Both cars sustained minor damage. Brown blamed sun glare for limited visibility. No injuries were reported.
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A. J. Brown
Jefferson Street
W. M. Hartwell
New Wilmington
Croton Avenue
East Washington Street
Hartwell
Washington Street
Brown
Craton Avenue
Pallee
Hartywell
Rugs Stolen From Porch Reported in local crime note
Mrs. I. BR. Houk of 1115 Walnut street reported on Sunday that on June 24th two Brussels rugs were stolen from her porch and a garbage can was taken from her yard. Police are investigating. The note mentions a historical reference to natural gas by Thomas Shirley to the Royal Society in 1667.
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I. BR. Houk
Walnut Street
Thomas Shirley
Royal Society of England
John S. Swan Elected VP at Western Pa Trades Council
John S. Swan, president of the Trades and Labor Assembly of this city, was elected vice president at the eleventh quarterly Trades Councils of Western Pennsylvania convention in Butler Pa. Ninety four delegates attended and business was transacted alongside the election. New Castle was chosen as the next host.
Labor Day plans in Convention City for Cascade Park
Labor leaders in Convention City plan a Labor Day event at Cascade Park on September 3rd and 4th. They aim to revive an old time celebration with community activities and parade preparations.
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Cascade Park
Fifteen Puritan Crew Members Reach La Hue Mainland
Informational News Service reports that fifteen of the sixteen crew members from the wrecked Gloucester Schooner Puritan have landed at La Hue on the mainland about 190 miles from Sable Inland where the vessel was last seen. Christopher Johnson of Gloucester is still missing and feared dead after a dory capsized while the ship passed.
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Halifax
la Hue
Sable
Christopher Johnson
Gloucester
Intersections Marked to Guide Pedestrian Walkways
Police initiate a campaign at street intersections to deter jaywalking. White lines mark safe pedestrian paths and officers aim to educate walkers on proper routes, directing foot traffic to the correct crossings.
Attitude on Carnivals Letter From New Castle Reader
A June 26 1922 letter from 506 Moore Avenue New Castle Pennsylvania addressed to Mr Fred Kents. The writer states it is written under the direction of the Man's Bible class of the Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church and says it encloses something related to carnivals and Rentz acting. The readable portion presents a local community notice style correspondence.
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Moore Avenue
New Castle
Fred Kents
Rentz
Wesley Methodiat Eypiscopal Church
Resolution Opposes Carnivals in New Castle
The New Castle Bible class of the Weeley Methodist Episcopal church approves the New Castle News stance against carnivals and condemns carnival permissions as unprofitable. Fred Shumway signs as president with E. Anderson as secretary in a June 18 1922 document from New Castle Pennsylvania.
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R. G. Leslte
New Castle
Weeley
Arrest at S and H Tire after refusal to leave
Fred Vallesley refused to depart the S and H Tire office on Saturday evening. Officers Horner and Galbreath responded to the scene at 20:00. Vallesley charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct, forfeiting $30 for a hearing before Acting Mayor Alderman Hamilton. The Victoria station glass roof spans ten acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Vallesler
S$. and
H. Tire Company
Nolice
Hornernd Galbreath
Vallesley
Alderman Hamilton
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Chalfant
Drys
WM. Steiner Production CO
Neal Hart
Clarence Cassidy
Clarksville
Anna O’malley
Sharpsville
Aliee Tanton
Michigan State Normal School
Foch
Diad Marshal
Finis Fox
Segiring
Jack Livingston and
Ethel Shannon Witter
William Fox Sunshine
U. P
Neshannock Falls
Kodak
Bon & Real Eastman Agancy
New Castle Drug Co
North Mill Street
South Mill Street
York
BBC Prnento
Ene
Butler
Newhannock Avenue
Liberty Avenue
Long Avenue
Penn
Jesse L Lasky
Wallace Reid
Gloria Swanson
Illiott Dexter
Mr. Thomas Webber
Wee
Vanity Fair Sisters
Directron
New York
America
Miss Moore
Miss Swaison
Penn Theatre
Paramount Giowre
John S. Iswin
Wisy Tater
Victoria Station
Wright's Markets
Wright’s Markets
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