Local Fishing Better This Year In Neshannock And Shenango
Local fishermen report fairer catches this season in Neshannock and Shenango rivers with several good hauls near Volant and Wilmington Junction. Above the paper mill dam fishing is decent, but below it catches are scarce. The Sportsmen note Pennsylvania fish bills failed, with one defeat over license fees for foreigners and a repeal attempt of fish basket laws blocked by lawmakers.
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Neshannock
Shenango
Volant
Wilmington Junction
Paper Mill
Pennsylvania
House
Senate
Manbeck
Mifflin
Senate Committee On Fish and Game
Fish Commission
Ryder
Lycoming
South Sharon Council to Inspect Salem Water Plant
South Sharon officials will travel to Salem Ohio next Monday to inspect the municipal water plant in operation there for several years. Most councilmen favor a municipal water system for South Sharon and seek the best suitable setup.
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South Sharon
Salem
Dr and Mrs Reilly Arrive in Ireland on Lusitania Voyage
Dr J B Reilly formerly of New Castle now of Oil City and his wife arrived in Ireland on June 26 aboard the Lusitania. Their daughter Florence Reilly stays with Fred House in this city during the visit, which continues until September. They will visit Dr Reilly's mother in Bray. The cablegram notes only a fine voyage.
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J. B. Reilly
Oil City
New Castle
Ireland
Fred House
Delaware Avenue
Reilly
Trinity Episcopal Church
Florence Reilly
House
Dr. Reilly
Bray
Aged Mother Prays for Doomed Daughter in Italian Tragedy
From Caserta Italy an old mother prays as her daughter Angelino Napolitano awaits execution in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario. Angelino, married to Pietro Napolitano, faced threats of violence over poverty and dreams of wealth. She wrote, pleading for her mother’s prayers as the day of execution nears.
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Saulte Ste. Marie
Ont
Caserta
Italy
Angelino Napolitano
Sault Ste. Marie
Angelino
Bay of
Naples
Campania
Pietro Napolitano
New York
Thessalon
Pietro
Napolitano
Home ownership valued in New Castle community pride
In New Castle many residents own their homes, making it a desirable place to live. Home ownership encourages upkeep of properties, enhancing beauty and health of the city. Owning a home ties families to memories and personal history beyond monetary measures.
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New Castle
Folding platforms es cape new fire escape by Illinois inventor
Folding platforms carried on end less chains form a novel fire escape designed by an Illinois man. The device employs lightweight folding sections to extend from buildings, offering an adaptable escape route for emergencies described by the inventor.
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Illinois
Chase for Murder Resumes in Madison Township
The Kittanning Times reports Horton Craig was shot by a highwayman linked to a coal mine employer. State police now head the probe with secrecy, District Attorney Leason stating troopers visited and a conference occurred, amid renewed suspicions and plans for vigorous action soon.
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Horton Craig
Widnoon
Madison Township
Kittanning Times
Jefferson R. Leason
Retailers advertise vast ladies undergarments sale
An advertisement touts clearance prices across an extensive ladies underwear and corset department. It lists low neck and umbrella knee styles in multiple sizes with prices from 48c to 98c, infant and children garments, wisps of percale aprons, union suits, and multiple corset brands with fit services and sale prices.
Police poised to serve warrants after confessed murder
The article notes imminent arrests as state police hold warrants and prepare to act. It recalls the Craig murder on the hill above Lawsonham railroad station where Craig was with the paymaster of the Widnoon mines during the hold up.
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Craig
Lawsonham
Widnoon
Overstocked Gents Furnishings Clearout a Bargain Bonanza
Overstocked department offers 19c value pieces two for 25c and 10c items including gloves tights hose and handkerchiefs. 25c wash ties 15c ker chiefs and 39c muslin nightgowns. Shirts 89c to 1.48 with long or short sleeves. Underwear suits and robes priced at 1.00 and 1.50 with cream color options. Limited quantities per customer.
Wallace Reappointed to Morganza Reform School Board
Ex Judge W. D. Wallace was again named to the Morganza Reform School board by Governor Tener yesterday. The longtime trustee is noted for his integrity amid calls for reform at the institution.
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W. D. Wallace
Morganza Reform School
Tener
Local Gathers and Visits Highlight Weekly News
Names from New Castle Volant and Slippery Rock era are noted with relatives and guests visiting family homes. Attendees travel to Erie to hear Rev Billy Sunday and attend Slippery Rock commencement. A Hawaii note records bank growth from 4 000 to 13 000 000 in ten territorial years.
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William White
New Castle
Dinsmore
James Forbes
Volant
Erie
Billy
Hawaii
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Olish
W. A. Taylor the Tailor
South Mill ST
Kittanning
Ladies’ Munsing Union
Ferris
Regis
Nemo
Euwer’s
Ipl
Euwer
B. V. D. Union
Men’s Munsing Union
Morganza Board
Grace
Della Emery
Slippery Rock
George McCracken
Harbor Bridge
R. W. McCracken
Edward Safford
Boston
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Elinor Stoner
Harlansburg
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Campbell Boyd
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