Three Horses Killed by Lightning in Shenango Township
A severe electrical and rain storm on Saturday night struck three horses to death at the U S Reno farm in Shenango township and caused a barn fire at James Murphy’s property. The Reno horses were found Sunday morning under a tree, likely struck by lightning traveling along a fence. A buggy and harness burned in Murphy’s barn, the farmhouse and other buildings escaped damage, and only minor city washouts were reported.
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U. S. Reno
Shenango Township
James Murphy
At- 80
Reno
Murphy Farm
Firemen Called to Lightning Strike Barn Outside City
A Saturday night storm sparked a mysterious blaze reported near Moravia street hill. Firemen fought through heavy rain but could not locate a blaze inside the city. The glow proved distant, in Shenango township, where a barn on James Murphy’s farm was struck by lightning.
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Fifth Ward
Moravia Street
Shenango Township
James Murphy
Burglary at John Travers Store Prompts Police Probe
Police investigate a burglary at John Travers' store reported Saturday night with loot recovered. Investigators expect arrests in the near future as the case proceeds.
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John Travers
Buried Under Carload of Coal at Local Plant
Luigi Ross a young Italian laborer died in an accident at the Lehigh Portland Cement Company plant early Sunday. About 4 30 Ross was unloading coal when a jam released burying him. he died of smothering and injuries. He was 18, had worked about a year. Funeral services were held at St Vitus church with Father De Mita officiating and burial in St Vitus Cemetery.
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Luigi Ross
Lehigh Portland Cement Company
Ross
Offutt
St. Vitus
Panama Hat Suit Seeks Damages in Alderman Hart Court
Aginla J. Ingham by attorney Robert M. White sues Charles Koelliker in Alderman Hart's court seeking 10 dollars for damages to a Panama hat. Ingham says he lent the hat to Koelliker to block and it arrived shredded. Koelliker offered a replacement hat but was rejected. The hat, bought from Panama by Ingham's father, was highly prized.
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Aginla J. Ingham
Robert M. White
Baby Arrives At Shuler Home In Shenango Township
Mr and Mrs Frank Shuler of Shenango township celebrate the arrival of a 14 12 pound girl. The stork came at 2 am last Friday. By 10 am the mother was dressed and up with two other children, and by 2 pm she went to the barn to feed chickens and later carry on with household duties.
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Frank Shuler
Shenango Township
Chicken Thieves Raid Pen on Ashland Avenue
A Saturday night raid by thieves struck a chicken pen at 1005 Ashland Avenue in the Seventh Ward. Police and residents report loss of poultry and no injuries. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward.
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Ashland Avenue
Seventh Ward
Moravia Street Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct
George Solomon of Moravia street was arrested by Police Officer Nelson for insulting two girls on Moravia street. He posted a $50 bail, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct, and was fined $18 after paying. The mayor warned action to curb the nuisance with more patrols.
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George Solomon
Moravia Street
Nelson
Solomon
Playgrounds Open Monday In New Castle Area
A meeting of instructors at the Y M C A will assign teachers to playgrounds on Thursday at 8 p.m. Seven playgrounds will open to the public next Monday: Mill Street ball ground Grant Street ball ground Westside school ground Oak Street school ground Lawrence school ground Lincoln and Garfield ground and Mahoningtown school grounds.
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New Castle
Mill Street
Grant Street
Westside
Oak Street
Lawrence School
Lincoln and Garfield
Mahoningtown
R. M. B. G. Club to Elect Officers at YWCA Meeting
The R. M. B. G. club holds its monthly business meeting at the Y W C A tomorrow evening with the annual election of officers. A large attendance is desired as this will likely be the last regular meeting until September.
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R. M. B. G. Club
Charles Campbell Buried On Sunday
Charles Campbell age 42 died at Polk institution Friday night and was buried Sunday at Fair Oaks after a funeral from the Amon home led by Rev. P B Logan. He leaves a sister Miss Emma of Pittsburg and brother Rev Dr Francis Campbell of Iowa. The report notes upcoming Presbyterian picnic and conference in July with Miss Cameron as speaker and local refreshment committee members listed.
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Wes Gen
Onna
New
Wilmington
Charles Campbell
Polk
Amon
P. B. Logan
U. P. Church
Fair Oaks
Campbell
Emma
Pittsburg
Francis Campbell
Iowa
The
Presbyterian Church
Miss Cameron
Falkman
Buckwalter
Nelson
Moore
Verne Wilson
Alsworth
Hannah
Professor Moses Declines Offer to Lead At Large College
Prof Elbert R. Moses received an offer from a major college to take charge of the same work he holds here. With many friends here pleased, he elected to stay despite a large salary offer.
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Elbert R. Moses
Renwick Thompson and companions visit New Castle event
Renwick Thompson Will Thompson 8 W Redmond and Baxter Banks traveled to New Castle on Saturday evening in Thompson's automobile.
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Renwick Thompson
Will Thompson
8. W. Redmond
Baxter Banks
New Castle
Mr. Thompson
Social and funeral notices from Struthers area
Miss Florence Cashner of Struthers is guest of Miss Amelia Hartwell. The funeral of Wm. Crooks Saturday afternoon drew a large crowd. Miss Pearl Hayes entertained friends Saturday evening. Presbyterian Sunday school youth plan a social at Henderson Thompson’s home Tuesday evening.
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Florence Cashner of
Struthers, O
Amelia Hartwell
Wm. Crooks
Vocational training urged to reform public schools
The article argues thousands of graduates lack work-ready training. It calls for immediate practical instruction and applied knowledge in early public school education to prevent unfitness for any decent labor and waste of human effort each year.
Mantua Man Fish sentenced after drunken foray in Youngstown
Herman Fish a Mantua farmer wandered into Youngstown in a drunken stupor. He was hauled to the city jail by a police hound and later told Mayor Parks he would leave town. The mayor ordered him back to Mantua after a morning in police court.
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Warren
Fish
Mantua
Youngstown
Insurance Permits Urged to Keep Fireworks Coverage
Insurance agents warn many handlers lack permits on their policies. If a building is ignited by fireworks without a permit the owner cannot claim insurance. One person handling fireworks in a shared building risks invalidating all coverage. Dealers should consult agents before selling fireworks.
White Worms in Water Stir Reynoldsville Health Board
June 29 Reynoldsville reports small white worms found in the town water. The discovery prompts a protest to the board of health and an investigation into sanitary handling of the water supply. The water company cooperates with the board in the inquiry.
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Reynoldsville
Board of Health
Water Company
Sharon's Fourth of July Celebration Called Off
Sharon Pennsylvania reports the planned Fourth of July celebration was canceled after a weak turnout and lack of interest. Money collected over weeks will be refunded to contributors.
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Sharon
Early Struggles Under The Old Man Explain Boston Transcript
A fragment quotes a dialogue about hardship and relentless pressure from an older figure. The exchange centers on a speaker’s limited recollection of early difficulties and the stern reaction of an elder. The source text preserves a period tone and terse questioning exchange.
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Boston Transcript
Putnam's Corn Extractor Ad Claims Quick Pain Relief
An old time advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as a painless remedy that ends toe pain lumps and corns. It promises fast relief and sale through dealers in 25 cent bottles.
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Putnam’s Corn Extractor
Putnam’s
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