Tener's Pen Makes Clark Bill a Law
Harrisburg June 27 Governor John Tener signed the Clark bill introducing the commission form of government for third class cities, replacing mayors and councilmen with a five member city-wide commission. The public utilities bill also passed the legislature, awaiting Tener's signature to set in motion state control of utilities with a seven member commission.
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Harrisurg
Seloct
John K. Tener
Tener
House
Conference Committee
Senate
Representative Bittles
Lawrence County
Walton
Representative Humes
Crawford
Magee Senate
Assemblyman Miller
Lehigh
John R. K. Scott
Philadelphia
Auditor General
Shéatz
Crow
Fayette
Public Utilities
Pennsylvania State Railroad Commission
Jones Township
Ays
Rain Deluges California for First Time in 35 Years
Rain began at 5 o clock yesterday and continued steadily into the morning in Los Angeles California. It marks the first time in 35 years that rain has fallen at this season in this part of the state.
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Los Angello
Cal
California
Farm Hands To Have Ball Team All Stars Ready For Practice
Mrs. B. M. Kirk widow of Crescent Portland Cement Co. superintendent plans a summer baseball team from her employer in Wampum Pa. The All Stars will feature college players on site with uniforms and equipment arranged. A new ball field on the Kirk farm will be ready for practice with a first game against the cement works office force. About 15 to 20 workers, including college students, will comprise the team.
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Wamp Pa
Tani
B. M. Kirk
Crescent Portland Cement Co
All Stars
Kirk
Cement Works
Kirks
Body Found In Deep Hole Near Ellwood City
The body of 25 year old John Neri a Park Gate laborer was found late last night in Connoquenessing creek near Ellwood City. He presumably drowned after cramps or a misstep into an 18 foot deep hole while swimming. Coroner Norris ruled no inquest. Burial planned with funeral time not set. Neri was well known locally with relatives in the city.
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Ellwood City
John Neri
Park Gate
John Williams
Neri
Norris
N. Z. Neri
John Francis Key In Pikesville Describes Gettysburg Plight
John Francis Key, grandson of Francis Scott Key, is in the Maryland state home for Confederate veterans near Baltimore, nearly heartbroken over failure to obtain transportation to Gettysburg for the anniversary and subsistence. William F. Brawner reports the veteran’s plight as Pennsylvania G A R encampment attendees settle into sessions before the battle commemoration. Reverend W. F. Hubbard, wounded in battle, arrives seeking nurse Margaret Young, who cared for him after his injury.
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Gettysburg
John Francis Key
Francis Scott Key
Pikesville
William F. Brawner
Department of Pennsylvania
G. A
W. F. Hubbard
Los Angeles
Cal
Margaret Young
Former Resident Ida Ferrell Dies at 44
Ida Ferrell daughter of the late James Ferrell of near Pulaski died yesterday at Mount Alto aged 44. She had lived at Mount Alto for two years and is survived by three brothers Charles and Joseph Ferrell of Pulaski and William Ferrell of Ellwood City. Her remains were brought to Charles Ferrell’s Pulaski home for a funeral set for Saturday. She was a member of the Neshannock U P Church with interment at Neshannock Cemetery.
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Ida Ferrell
James Ferrell
Pulaski
Mount Alto
Charles
Joseph Ferrell
William Ferrell
Ellwood City
Charles Ferrell
Neshannock
Third Strike In Hard Hit Cincinnati
Cincinnati faces a third wave of layoffs as workers across multiple sectors face job cuts amid economic strain. Unions call for relief while city officials seek turnaround measures to protect key industries and families.
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Cincinnati
Lack of Ice and Labor Strikes Hit Cincinnati Industry
In Cincinnati 8000 teamsters and omnibus drivers plan a strike starting tomorrow amid ongoing garment workers and ice deliverers protests. A new wage scale was drafted and submitted, with employers resistant. A long, unresolved stoppage threatens continued disruption as cutters return and ice remains scarce, leaving the public heat affected.
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Cincinnati
T. L. McArthur
Reichert
International Union
Vandivort Receives First Shave Since Tragedy
Norman Vandivort, accused of killing Walter Linnenbrink, has begun showing interest in his appearance. A barber visited the jail to give his first shave since the incident. He spoke little during the procedure and answered a few questions. Authorities have withheld a razor to prevent possible self harm. He slept well and talked at length with fellow inmates.
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Norman Vandivort
Walter Linnenbrink
Vandivort
Ife
Only Fine Cattle Sold Eastbrook Cattle Market
EASTBROOK Pa June 27 With markets flat few cattle moved this week. Six head from Washington township bought by Frank Waddington, the best two year olds seen locally in months. Farmers expect little stock for market until warm weather passes and prices shift slightly. Western reports suggest an advance soon, so many hold their steers.
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Eastbrook
Washington Township
Frank Waddington
Waddington
Milholland Brother Struck, In Hospital In Pittsburg
City Engineer C H Milholland learned late today his brother Robert Milholland was struck by an automobile on Pittsburg streets and taken to a hospital in a dying condition. Milholland left at once for Pittsburg after attending his sister’s wedding last night.
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C. H. Milholland
Robert Milholland
Pittsburg
Mr. Milholland
Realty Transfers Set June Record in City Registry
June promises to be a record month for realty transfers in this city as the registry office records 124 deeds transcribed this morning, reflecting property changes across multiple districts.
Equity Case Involving Garvin Wright Real Estate Dispute
In equity court Judge Porter hears Eliza J. Wright versus B. F. Garvin Harry L. Allen and William K. Hugus trustee over a May 12 19 property sale article. Wright seeks specific performance claiming Garvin must deed land back to an alley to allow garage access while Garvin argues ownership limited to the alley until deed, with Allen later named as a purchaser. Attorneys C V Ailey H K Gregory and D N Keast appear for respective sides.
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Equity Court
Porter
Eliza J. Wright
B. F. Garvin
Harry L. Allen
William K. Hugus
Garvin
Neshannock Avenue
Butler Avenue
Gardner
Jarvin
H. L. Allen
C. V. Ailey
H. K. Gregory
D. N. Keast
Allen
Hugus
Objections To Viewers Report On Martin Street Grade
Objections to the Viewers Report regarding the grading of Martin Street were heard by City Solicitor James A. Gardner and a panel including Charles R. Davis J H Porter and J R Ralph. Property owners Pontius Hazen Pizer Johnston Nelson Hover questioned damages from being left below the grade line while others claimed grades left properties too high. Attorneys H E Martin J Clyde Giffullan Wylie McCaslin L McCracken and J W Cunningham represented the city’s interests and the objectors.
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Martin Street
Charles R. Davis
J. H. Porter
J. R. Ralph
Court House
J. M. Pontius
A. L. Hazen
William Pizer
Homer Johnston
William Nelson
James Hover
James A. Gardner
H. E. Martin
J. Clyde Gilfillan
Wylie McCaslin
8. L. McCracken
J. W. Cunningham
Children Day Observed at Pulaski Methodist Church
Children day will be observed at the Methodist church in Pulaski on Sunday. An interesting program of music and recitations has been prepared.
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Pulaski
Lajoie benched by Cleveland as slower play prompts shift
Chicago June 27 Larry Lajoie a longtime baseball star was benched from regular Cleveland Naps duty after injuries and reduced speed. Manager Birmingham said Lajoie may stay as pinch hitter if he can swing a bat, with Turner taking second base if he struggles. A probation period was set to measure speed and readiness.
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National News Association
Chicago
Larry Lajoie
Bimingham
Cleveland Naps
Lajoie
Cleveland
Turner
Ellwood City
New York Highlanders
Birmingham
Naps
Larry
Chapman
Testimony From Dead Man in Scott Will Case
London June 27 A dead man’s lips testify in the Scott will dispute relatives seek to break Sir John Murray Scott’s will leaving 5 million to Lady Sackville Walter Scott brother repeats the death bed denial of unlawful relations with Lady Sackville Undue influence alleged servants label Sackvilles as locusts and earthquake amid domestic intrigue letters show affection Sir John said to be agitated when she neared him and exclaimed My God That’s uncreditable
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London
Sir John Murray Scott
Lady Sackville
Walter Scott
Sir John
Lord
Sackvilles
Memphis Woman Cleared in Husband's Murder Verdict
Mrs. Margaret Scheiber was acquitted of murder in Memphis after admitting she killed her husband when she claimed madness upon discovering his affair. She testified she was crazed when she saw his female companion kiss him for ten minutes, leading to the shooting last March.
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Memphis
Tenn
Margaret Scheiber
Boy Scouts Carry Wilson Message Across Indiana to Chicago
President Wilson's message traveling from Washington to Chicago via Boy Scouts was launched in Toledo and moved through Indiana towns including Swanton Wascon and Bryan. The 615 mile relay reached Toledo by dawn with local YMCA runners leading the sprint stages and Mayor Harrison awaiting in Grand Park before the Olympic opening.
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Toledo
Wilson
Washington
Chicago
Indiana
South Bend
Harrison
Grand Park
Woodville
Swanton
Toledo Y. M. C. A
Coughlin
Ohio
Wascon
Bryan
New Castle Surplus After Prolonged Street Light Failure
New Castle has been without electric street lights for three months. Due to the electric company's failure to provide service, the city treasury holds about $6,000 that would have gone to light charges. Last year the city paid roughly $2,000 monthly for lighting.
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New Castle
Four Death Notices From Wilmington Township and Nearby Areas
Death notices report Leo E. Cummings aged 8 of Wilmington township Ida Ferrell aged 44 of Pulaski Alfonso Di Cerbo aged 20 of 16 W Sutton Street Filomena Altiere aged 66 of South New Castle and Joseph Ward of 415 East Reynolds Street listed among local obituaries.
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Leo E. Cummings
Wilmington Township
Miss Ida Ferrell
Pulaski
Alfonso di Cerbo
W. Sutton Street
Filomena Altiere
South New Castle
Joseph Ward
Reynolds Street
Tent Camp Meeting Opens In Big Grove With 100 Tents
One hundred snow white tents form a hollow square in Berger's grove for the Free Methodist camp meeting opening last night. A central tabernacle and dining tent with city water and gas illuminate the area. The event runs through July 6 with Rev. Dr. M. B. Miller directing. Noted speakers include Bishop Wilson T. Hogue and Rev. A. L. Whitcomb. Bible school sessions start each morning.
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Berger's Grove
New Castle Electric Co
New Castle District
Oil City
Mercer
Butler
Lawrence
M. B. Miller
Franklin
New Castle
Meadville
Grove
Highland Avenue
Miller
Wilson T. Hogue
Michigan City
Ind
A. L. Whitcamp
University Park
R. B. Niles
Youngstown
R. McGarvey
H. A. Baldwin
Kittanning
J. M. Critchlow
Titusville
R. R. Blews
Nine bodies still in ruins in Buffalo mill disaster
Buffalo June 27 A compilation by police shows at least nine bodies of workers from the Husted mills remain in the ruins. The death toll reaches 14 with 12 unaccounted for. Thirty six men are badly burned in city hospitals and at least a dozen may die.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Gettysburg Prepares for Military Reunion Visitors Surge
Gettysburg, June 27. The town faces a large task housing and feeding thousands of reunion visitors from the blue and the gray next week. Trains arrive in sections bringing hundreds per day. General Daniel E. Sickles plans to arrive Sunday and requests an ambulance and a wheeled chair for his command.
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Gettysburg
Daniel E. Sickles
Flags of Dixie not barred at Gettysburg reunion
Nashville Tenn June 27 Tennessee commissioner S A Cunningham reports a Gettysburg committee telegram from Secretary Lewis E Beitler stating United States flags only policy is unauthorized. The inquiry concerned whether Confederate battle flags would be barred.
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Nashville
Tenn
S. A. Cunningham
Tennessee
Lewis E. Beitler
Gettysburg Committee
Harrisburg
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Scott
Boy Scouts
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Dr. Miller
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