Mother and six children die in Ellwood City fire
A mother Mrs. James Carlin thirty five and her six children perished in a third floor blaze in the Kraus block on Lawrence avenue. The fire started on the first floor rear millinery room of Mrs. William Strock and spread rapidly as rescuers fought dense smoke and heat for over an hour. The mother was seen at a front window with her infant before vanishing in flames. Firemen and volunteers from the National Tube Company aided in attempts to reach the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Kraus
Lawrence Avenue
James Carlin
Etta Carlin
Myrtle Carlin
Florence Carlin
William Strock
Bert Gates
Auto Mishaps Mark Weekend With Minor Damage
Over Saturday and Sunday several minor automobile accidents occurred on city streets. Two children, Martina and Retta Rose Hite, were bruised but not seriously hurt after a slow-approach collision with H. S. Campbell at Fairfield Avenue near the Chautauqua grounds. Other incidents involved a street car door break, a car sandwiched between vehicles near Paisley’s drugstore, and minor fender damage at East Washington, Mill and Washington, and Fast and East Washington intersections. No fatalities reported.
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H. S. Campbell
Fairfield Avenue
Martina
Retta Rose Hite
Park Avenue
Highland Avenue
Little Willie Beacon
Errol V. Walker
Lorain Avenue
Cochran Way
East Washington Street
Scott Stankard
Eastbrook
Paisley
William Robison
East Washington Streets
Robert Moffatt
W. Lang
Mill and
Washington Streets
Colonel Smith Tells Experiences of Overseas Service
Colonel Dan Morgan Smith former commander of the First Battalion 358th Infantry 90th division spoke to three audiences about his overseas experiences. He recounted rising from buck private to lieutenant colonel and described his private sector roles in Chicago. The talks were under the Anti Saloon League and funds were solicited to support prohibition efforts.
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Dan Morgan Smith
358Th
First Presbyterian Church
Chautauqua
First Methodist Church
Smith
City of
Chicago
Illinois
Colonel Smith
Anti-Saloon League of America
Harding Club for East Side Forming Soon
East Side Republicans plan formation of a Harding Club with enthusiasm in the district. A meeting place to be secured will allow the club to launch at once, according to a leading East Side Republican.
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East Side
Harding Club
Health department reports measles case in William Jenkins
The health department reported William Jenkins of 1133 North Liberty Street as having measles. Another entry notes Mrs Thomas Morgan of 209 East Grant Street also being reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
William Jenkins
North Liberty Street
Thomas 8. Morgan
East Grant Street
Johnson Bronze Plant Plans to Double Capacity
Johnson Bronze Company will expand with a new modern steel foundry to double present capacity. Architect plans are with contractors, bids are being received, and occupancy is expected by October 1. The steel and brick building will be located on the west side of the current foundry site to meet growing orders.
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P. J. Flaherty
Johnson Bronze Company
Johnson Bronze Co
Harding to Resume Pacification Talks After Fancy Holiday
Senator Harding plans to resume party pacification conferences upon return to his office from a weekend at Senator Frelinghuysen’s Raritan home. He will hold several Saturday sessions and then depart Saturday afternoon for Marion Ohio with a large staff and office files. Governor Coolidge will visit Wednesday to discuss acceptance speeches and campaign plans. Harry M. Daugherty, preconvention manager, is in New York with National Chairman Will Hays and will report later.
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Washington
Harding
Frelinghuysen
Raritan
N. J
Marion
Coolidge
Massachusetts
Senator Harding
Harry M. Daugherty
Daugherty
New York
Will Hays
Sena
McAdoo Favored For First Slot At Democratic Convention
From San Francisco June 28 William Gibbs McAdoo appears to lead delegates for the presidential nomination with Gov James M Cox seen as likely running mate The talks also weigh Secretary of Agriculture Meredith Ambassador John W Davis and A Mitchell Palmer while Palmer is seen as strong in early ballots but unlikely to win Labor support is reportedly cool toward Palmer
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William Philip Simms
Warren G. Harding
James M. Cox
Ohio
Meredith
John W. Davis
West Virginia
Cox
New York
A. Mitchell Palmer
Labor
Man Refuses Reward For Finding Child’s Body
James H. Cypher of Shenango River Rescue R. D. No. 2 declined a $100 reward offered by Antonio Latino for recovering Dominick Latino’s body. Latino thanks Cypher in a News communication for the recovery and for declining payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Cypher
Little Dominick Latino
Shenango River
Antonio Latino
News Today
Little Dominick
Mr. Cypher
More Men Join Troop F Roster Grows in Armory
A roster of Troop F expanded yesterday afternoon at the Neshannock avenue armory. Captain C Lee Horner praised new enlistees and predicted rapid drilling once the armory is prepared. New members include Daniel W Hummell Harold H Hanna Kenneth A Cotton David A Black and Edward M Morrison with Hummell and Hanna noted for prior service.
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Neshannock Avenue
C. Lee Horner
Daniel W. Hummell
Harold H. Hanna
Kenneth A. Cotton
David A. Black
Edward M. Morrison
Mr. Hummell
Mr. Hanna
Gormley Recovery Progress After Friday Stabbing
Harley Gormley hospitalised at Shenango Valley Hospital with lacerations caused by George MacAbee reports he is slowly recovering. Doctors say he is progressing as well as expected though injuries remain painful due to delayed first aid. No further complications expected unless an unforeseen event occurs.
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Harley Gormley
Shenango Valley Hospital
George MacAbee
Fair Association Doubles Capital Stock to Fund Grounds Work
Judge Emery approved the New Castle Agricultural Association plan to increase capital stock from 60 000 to 250 000. The par value is 50 per share and the full amount may not be issued, only the portion needed to improve the Fair Association grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery
New Castle Agricultural Association
Fair Association
Boys Tire Prank Delights Usurping Roadside Theft
Motorists on the New Wilmington road were angered Sunday evening by boys who placed tires on the road and then pulled them away as drivers stopped. The stunt caused near collisions and confusion as tires looked like genuine drop offs. The youths were identified to county authorities and may face charges if the practice continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wilmington
Convention Begins with Keynote by Homer Cum mings
Convention formally opens at noon with Vice Chairman J Bruce Kremer presiding. Rev P L Ryan offers prayer. Call for convention read. National Chairman Homer Cum mings introduced to deliver keynote. Committees announced. Adjournment.
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J. Bruce Kremer
P. L. Ryan
San Francisco
Homer
Cummings
McAdoo Still Real Enigma at Democratic Convention
McAdoo remains a mystery as Cox backers claim he will not run while asserting on-ballot gains. Senator Carter Glass says McAdoo will run if the nomination is forced, citing his belief that no man can refuse the presidential nod from his party.
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Marion E. Pew
Virginia
International News
Folows
McAdoo
Detective Logan Will Recover from Wounding
Detective Logan Will Recovering at Shenango Valley Hospital after being shot by Red Perdue while pursuing a man charged with assaulting Harley Gormley. Doctors report he is past the danger point with three minor wounds and one hip wound causing some trouble. multiple X rays taken.
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Creighton G. Logan
Red” Perdue
Harley Gormley
Shenango Valley Hospital
News Sale yields and local incidents cross state lines
Snapshots show Peo ple's Department store cash and checks totals, a Pittsburgh union service at Carnegie Music Hall with Hon Henry W Temple, a mine accident in Elk Garden W Va killing Frank Jones, a mercury ingestion case in Grafton, peace measures in Dover Ohio, a 50 cent wheat price drop in Minneapolis flour, dynamite cap injuries near Clearfield, auto injuries in Pittsburgh, arrest of Frank Anderson near Wheeling for car theft, a near death revival of Mrs Mary Thompson in Shreveport, and a riot at St Casimir's church in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Temple
Carnegie Music Hall
Pittsburgh
Police Patrol Collides With Pole On East Washington Street
A patrol car failed to stop near Court and crashed into a telephone pole on East Washington. The radiator, windshield and a light were damaged. The vehicle was sent to the city repair shop. J C Norris, superintendent of parks and buildings, authorized a temporary patrol vehicle until repairs are completed. Brakes had been reported as needing maintenance but were not fixed.
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East Washington Street
Court
J. C. Norris
Eugene Wallace Serves as Juvenile Mayor in Joy Hour
Joy Hour will be observed Tuesday at the Chautauqua tent Boyles field by Junior Chautauqua members. Children elected to city official posts for Thursday include Mayor Eugene Wallace Chief of Police Frank Stevens Police Officers Esther Hawhey Louise Williamson Jack Christan Howard Bach Public Service Commissioners George Marquis Winifred Wright Athletic Director L Everett Everett McClaren.
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Boyles Field
Chautauqua
Eugene Wallace
Frank Stevens
Esther Hawhey
Louise Williamson
Jack Christan
Howard Bach
George Marquis
Winifred Wright
L Everett
Everett McClaren
Police Dismiss Rumors on Detective Logan Case
Police report many rumors about suspects in the Creighton G. Logan and Harley Gormley cases proving false. Officers say men matching descriptions were seen in various places but not identified as the alleged assailants. The force believes both men may have found refuge with friends in distant cities away from New Castle.
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Creighton G. Logan
George McAbee
Harley Gormley
New Castle
New Castle Couple Sail for Italy to Visit Parents
Mr and Mrs Carl Coiro of West Washington street left yesterday for New York and will sail for Italy within days to visit Mr Coiro's parents. The couple expects an extended stay probably about a year. Mrs Coiro was formerly Miss Amela Fair of Canyon street.
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Carl Coiro
West Washington Street
New York
Italy
Mr. Coiro
Coiro
Amela Fair
Canyon Street
Fire wipes out Mehaffy business district in Clearfield area
The business section of Mehaffy, about twenty miles southwest of Clearfield, was destroyed by a fire. Telephone service to the town was cut off, and exact damage is not yet known though estimates indicate about 400000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Clearfield
Mehaffy
Here
Parker Injunction Case Continued
By agreement of counsel Judge Emery this morning continued until final hearing the equity suit of Lee Parker against Samuel J Parker and Peter Solsberg. The plaintiff claims Samuel J Parker took a mortgage from Solbert in his own name, when plaintiff furnished the money, and the mortgage should have been made out to him.
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Emery
Lee Parker
Samuel J. Parker
Peter Solsberg
Solbert
Sign Removed From City Building in West Penn Photoplay Case
Advertising sign of the West Penn Photoplay company in front of the city building was removed this afternoon by the city. An information has also been made against the company and a hearing will be held in the immediate future.
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West Penn Photoplay Company
Municipal Concerts Planned In City Park
The Y M C A proposes a series of municipal concerts with a band and community sing on the diamond. A platform will be set on the First Christian church lawn for the band to perform Tuesday evening. Organizers expect a large crowd and will issue the program tomorrow.
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First Christian Church
Dyers Leave City Pest House
Mr and Mrs George Dyer who were allowed to live in the city pest house several months ago are moving out. Mr Dyer has found work as a watchman and a new residence. While they stayed they cared for smallpox patients and Mrs Dyer today said the care work was too strenuous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dyer
City
Pest House
Dyer
Alumni urged to settle reunion accounts in New Castle
Members of the New Castle High School Alumni association with reunion tickets from last Thursday are urged to contact Marion S. Woods on the fourth floor at Lawrence Savings and Trust Company to settle the account.
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New Castle High School Alumni Association
Marion. S. Woods
Lawrence Savings and Trust Company
Robinson Named Chairman At Democratic Convention Session
In San Francisco on June 28 Senator Joseph Robinson of Lonoke Arkansas was named permanent chairman of the Democratic national convention. Homer S Cum mings delivered the keynote speech endorsing President Wilsons seven years in the White House as delegates gathered for the opening session. Bainbridge Colby will serve as administration floor leader and Carter Glass of Virginia as chair, with a possible challenge from the resolutions faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Holmes
International News Service
San Francisco
Homer S&s Cummings
Cummings
Mr. Wilson
White House
Joseph Robinson
Lonoke
Ark
Bainbridge Colby
Carter Glass
Virginia
Resolutions Committee
Glass
Life Net Shown As New Castle Need
The Ellwood City fire disaster prompts a call for a flame life net to aid trapped victims. Citizens urge council to consider acquiring this safety device to prevent future loss of life in high rise fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Ellwood
West Penn Photoplay Sign Draws City Disapproval
City officials disapprove a large advertising sign placed by West Penn Photoplay across Washington street in front of the city building. The firm was told to remove it Saturday but claims mayoral permission. An information may be filed to compel removal.
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Washington Street
West Penn Photoplay Company
Death Record William Cotton 76
William Cotton 76 of SI boas township died. Funeral arrangements pending with local agency.
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Wiliam Cotton
SI Boas Township
Ane
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A. O. Hayward
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Frisco
McAdoo and Cox
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Wilmington Road
Enigma
Detective Logan
People’s Department Store
Connelsville
Frank Jones
Elk Garden
W. Va
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Grafton
Dover
Minneapolis Mills
Elmer Maines
Clearfield, Pa
Frank Anderson
Wheeling
Mary Thompson
Shreaveport
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Jin Pit
Radican 2
Parker
City Pest House
Robinson
Arkansas
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Montana
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