Big Real Estate Deal Near Seventh Ward Sold for 107000
George A. Wallace and Thomas C. Willard sold the Black Chambers and McKee arms near the Seventh ward to J. Norman Martin for 107000. The land lies west of Seventh ward toward Mt Jackson hill and includes the Black Inn six acres, Chambers forty and McKee twenty five acres. The buyer represents railroad interests to straighten tracks and create manufacturing sites with a major concern expected to occupy the property. Attorneys E F G Harper represented the sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Wallace
Thomas C. .Willard
J. Norman Martin
Black
Chambers and McKee
Seventh Ward
Attorney Martin
Y and
Willard
Cleveland
New Castle
Martin Ad Willard
Atorney E. F. G. Harper
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Pittsburg
Lake Hiie Pass
Kirk
Martin
Stion
Naming committee to finish Sabre school convention work
A meeting is planned tonight in the Y M C A parlors to complete the committee work for the Sabre school convention to be held in the city next fall.
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Lo Y. M. CG. A
Uncle Sam to Fight Bed Bugs
Washington reports that bed bugs Cimex Lectularii will be targeted by Secretary Jim Wilson and a cadre of entomologists this summer. Congress has appropriated 35000 dollars for a department study on extermination methods, covering these sleep disturbing insects.
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Wilson
Agricultural Department
Japan
Uncle Sam
Bed Bugs
Washington
Jim Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Department
City Food Inspector Pledges Regular Store Checks
City food inspector Drake conducts routine visits to grocery grocery stores meat shops fish markets milk depots and all outlets selling foodstuffs. He orders changes for cleanliness and will revisit sites to ensure compliance with laws and better public service.
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Drake
New Castle Street Cleaning Company Charter Granted
An application to incorporate the New Castle Street Cleaning Company is filed at the recorder's office. Incorporators include Robert H. Stephens William F. Davidson Ralph C. English of the city and David S. Smith of Trenton N J. Capital stock is 20000 dollars in 200 shares of 100 dollars each. The company plans a new street cleaning machine that sweeps and carries dirt for hauling away.
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New Castle Street Cleaning Company
Register and Recorder’s
Robert H. Stephens
William F. Davidson
Ralph C. English
Ths City
David S. Smith
Trenton
N. J
February high scores at New Castle club alleys
High scores for February at the New Castle club alleys were by J. Mayberry 186 E A Woods 34 T F Boal 133 and Ramsey 138. A return game with Struthers is expected within the next week.
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New Castle
J. Mayberry
E. A. Woods
T. F. Boal
Ramsey
Struthers
What the Drinker Gets
A thick-set down-and-out man sits on a public park bench reading a paper and recounts how Old Alcohol ruined his life. He details promises of courage, social ease, and strength that turned into tremors, violence, and degradation, ending as a tramp and failing to restore his manhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tye
Reciprocity Bill Split Sparks Possible Extra Session
Washington reports that only passage of the reciprocity bill can avert an additional congressional session. White House sources say the president will not accept a defeat or a compromised pledge and may press for full action. Senate Republicans demand a prolonged fight while Democrats filibuster into the early morning.
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Washington
Congress
United Press
White House
Taft
Senate
Tariff Board
Hale
Romance Breach Suit Seeks 25000 In Chicago Court
Mrs. Henriette Simecke sues violinist Anthony Michelek for breach of promise claiming a Prague romance where she funded his music studies with 1000 dollars and that he pledged marriage but did not wed.
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United Press
Chicago
Prague
Bohemia
Henriette Simecke
Anthony Michelek
Death Notices for Local Residents
Death notices list James Gleason 32 Alliance O and Mary Gignol two weeks, Toby Conti one month, Helen Ballano 11 and Ross McGibney 80 with listed addresses in Alliance area. No burial dates or funeral details provided.
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James Gleason
Alliance
O. Mary Gignol
Mahoning Avenue
Toby Conti
North Cedar Street
Helen Ballano
East Division Street
Ross McGibney
South Beaver Street
Lorimer Seat Controversy Sparks Tribune Verdict
The Chicago Tribune condemns theLorimer seat as tainted by corruption after the Senate vote, arguing the corrupted process undermined government. It targets 46 senators and singles out Senator Cullom as a weakened veteran subjected to overpowering pressure.
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Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Lorimer
Senate
The
Tribune
Root
Senator Cullom
the Tribune
Cullom
Coal Minors May Docket Settlement Action at Wampum
At a meeting in Wampum this afternoon union officers prepare a scale to present to the Beaver Coal and Coke company officials for settling the strike. The Coverdale mine employs about 110 men when in full operation and has operated about three months since April with non union labor.
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Wampum
Beaver Coal and Coke Company
Coverdale
Real Estate Demands Rise Over Past Five Years
Real estate dealers report higher activity now than in the last five years. One agent notes five parties sold in two weeks and another reports one or two sales. With many buyers currently looking, multiple sales are expected before April.
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Anycher
Connery invited to inspection of new city building
Fire Chief Connery has been asked to attend the inspection of Beaver County's new municipal building at Woodlawn on Friday evening. The completed fire department and city building mark a growth milestone for the municipality.
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Connery
New City Building
Woodlawn
Beaver County
Verdict in favor of Bittner in Jensen bankruptcy case
The jury ruled for attorney John H. Bittner of Ellwood City in a bankruptcy suit by C. H. Young, trustee for H. C. Jensen, finding the notes used as collateral and confirming the claim that they were to be returned. Jensen admitted the notes were given as collateral as collections proceeded and could not be returned after bankruptcy.
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C. H. Young
H. C. Jensen
John H. Bittner
Ellwood City
Bittner
Jensen
Mr. Bittner
Fifty Prisoners in County Jail Prompted by City Incidents
Sheriff Whaley reports the county jail holding fifty inmates the largest count in years. Most are men serving five to twenty days after being arrested by city officials for drunk and disorderly conduct and railroad trespass cases.
Repeal Hearing On Pymatuning Drainage Bill Escalates
The committee on townships and counties in Harrisburg heard strong opposition to draining the Pymatun ing swamp in Crawford county as Representative Wallace’s repeal bill seeks 15000 dollars for drainage. Attys Moffatt and McCaslin from New Castle urged city interests against draining while Wallace Walton and others spoke for repeal. The panel reserved action, planning a later vote.
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Wallace
Crawford County
Harrisburg
Beaver
Pittsburg
New Castle
Sharon
Green Ville
Shenango Valley
W. J. Moffatt
Wylie McCaslin
Walton
Speer
Franklin
James P. Whitla
F. S. Srocum
H. T. Porter
Green
Big Erie Deal Seals $60,000 Purchase On Pittsburg Street
Deeds pass for John Offutt Harbison and W H McCandless properties at Pittsburg street and Croton avenue to Erie Dry Goods company managers H K Mack and R S Spittall. $40,000 covers Offutt Harbison, $20,000 for McCandless. R B Ranney arranged the sale. An eight story block by R S McCullough Co will replace current buildings, with entrances on Croton avenue and Pittsburg street.
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John Offutt
A. W. Harbison
W. H. McCandless
Pittsburg Street
Croton Avenue
HK. H. Mack
R. S. Spittall
Erie Dry Goods Company
Erie
Fish
Mr. Spittall
Offutt
Harbison
McCandless
R. B. Ranney
Brooks, Ranney and
Orr
R. S. McCullough & Co
Postal Service May Unionize Under Labor Federation
Washington March 2 Three charters have been granted to railway employees and officials say the postal service will soon affiliate with the American Federation of Labor if expectations are fulfilled Morrison secretary notes broad movement throughout the postal service and says charter applications are expected within days.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Morrison
Sultan Faces a Rebellion in Fez Morocco
Foreign consuls warned their nationals to flee for safety as a rebellion against Sultan Mulai Hafid threatens. The sultan mobilizes the army to quell the uprising in Fez, Morocco, in March.
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United Press
Fez
Morocco
Mulai Hafid
Malt Cases Ten Go Before Grand Jury
Ten malt cases are scheduled to be presented before the grand jury in the court. The proceedings will determine whether indictments are issued on related charges and involve multiple defendants.
District Attorney Sets 60 Grand Jury Presentments Next Week
No murder cases but sensational potential trials loom as DA Dickey plans 60 charges for next week. Notable actions include assaults on William Habib and Cornelia Carnes, plus cases against Frank Alburn Weinschenk Miller Norris and a unique bell card incident by Howard Gee at the station.
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Thomas W. Dickey
Commonwealth
Joe Abraham
Robert Atanasses
William Habib
Cochran Street
Frank Alburn
Samuel Weinschenk
Doran Miller
Cornelia Carnes
James Carnes
Frank Norris
Ruth Norris
Norris
The
Howard Gee
Harmony
Poor Department Ends Year With Surplus Under H C Druschel
The city poor department finished the fiscal year with a surplus of nearly 1700 dollars from a 10000 dollar appropriation. Director H C Druschel implemented strict case investigations and policies that reduced expenses and prevented unwarranted aid. Surplus will go to the general improvement fund to aid possible tax relief next year.
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H. C. Druschel
City Poor Department
Druschel
General Improvement Fund
Why Medical Men Are Distrusted
Prof. George E. Vincent of the University of Chicago told the American Medical Association council that distrust stems from physicians perceived to testify for either side in legal cases. He urged stronger ethics and integrity within the medical profession to restore public confidence.
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United Press
Chicago
George E. Vincent
University of Chicago
University of Minnesota
Council On Medical Education
American Medical Association
Vincent
Andrew Carnegie
Hygiana
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Chambers, Black
McKee
Norman Martin
George A. Wal
Els
Attor
Neys
XPECT
and Labor
United States Senate
Anty, Bittner
Sheriff Whaley
the Man Who
R. 8. McCullough Co
Dickey
Court
Weinschenk
Miller
F. Norris
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