Feasting murderer ends life at Death House banquet
Earle Throst, who killed a school teacher, died by hanging after hosting a banquet for four fellow condemned men in Fort Madison Iowa. He criticized the method, saying the noose was placed under his chin, and local medical students examined his heart after the drop.
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Bullstin
Fort Madison
Earle Throst
Town Street
Throst
T. P. Hal- Jowell
State University
Founding Almira Home founder Mrs. Almira P Martin dies
Mrs Almira P Martin 74 a founder of the Almira Home dies at her Melrone avenue residence after a week of illness Born Edinboro Pa October 13 1849 she helped start the home and had the East Washington street building named for her She was a Central Presbyterian member widow of attorney Jas M Martin Survived by sister Mrs L F Dale of Long Beach California Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almira P. Martin
Algeira
Washington Street
Melroné Avenue
James
Polly ‘Taylor Reeder
Jas. M. Martin
Central Presbyterian Church
Mia
L. F. Dale
Long Beach
Cal
The World’s Stage and the Actor Within You
An opinion piece argues that every person harbors a performing instinct, comparing self belief to famous actors like Booth and Drew. It notes that talent can exist despite training or age and suggests people may seize roles in life when a pivotal moment arrives. The narrator mulls their own role and time on stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Shakespeare
Booth
Drew
Housekeeping Atop 7240-Foot Mountain Play For Iowa Bride
A fragmented account describes a couple living 7240 feet above sea level with a 26 foot ladder to reach the home, offering a scenic view from windows. Food is delivered via burros from a tourist camp three miles away and water is carried in bags from a distant supply. The couple plan to winter on the high peak while attending college at Ames, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.sletance
Wife Wins Higher Support, Ex-Husband's Payments Cut
Judge Emery ordered a reduction of payments for the former Mrs Grossart, noting she earns more and that their daughter is supported by the order. The December 1918 divorce settlement had set $15 per month. current order lowers to $6 monthly. Mrs Grossart, now in Youngstown, works as a store demonstrator. the son earns about $3.60 daily. Attorneys Charlen W. Davis and Mark L. Rabinovitz represented Grossart, Clyde Ailey represented the former Mrs Grossart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vonregnth
Emery
Grossart
Ate Torney
Charlen W. Davis
Mark L. Rabinovitz
Clyde Ailey
Grousart
Five Hundred Dollar Loss In Fire At Liberty Street House
A Thursday afternoon blaze damaged a double frame house at 910 Liberty Street North. The cause is undetermined. Firemen arrived as flames spread from the second floor and quickly controlled the fire. Occupants were Jacob Byski and Mrs Olga Hemanovitch. Alarm was rung at 7:45 p.m. from Box 7.
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Liberty St
Liberty Street
Jacob Byski
Olga Hemanovitch
Major J A Smith Assigned Special Duty in Porto Rico
Major John A Smith of this city, stationed with the judge advocate general’s office, is assigned by the Secretary of War for special duty in Porto Rico. He will spend ten weeks at home on North Jefferson Street, sails March 22 on government transport Bt. Michiel, plans to remain in San Juan to pursue legal proceedings in federal or insular courts to determine jurisdiction over military and other reservations, then returns to his post in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Advocate-Seneral
Porto Rico
Major Smith
Jefferson Street
Porta ‘Rico
Michiel
San Juan
Insular
Neturna
Washingto
Parents Appear Before Mayor Over Local Boy Theft
The parents of Bey eanth ward youths, accused of riding on trucks and cars, appeared before the mayor in morning session. The mayor urged stricter supervision and warned that police will act to curb the thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beyeanth Ward
Hee Ojee
British French Cordality Is Vanishing in Ruhr Talks
Report from Cologne Bridgehead notes waning Entente sentiment between Britain and France as French occupation troops surround the British position. British resolve remains firm, with London officials cautious on withdrawal. The Ruhr issue prompts Anglo French tensions while maintaining a fragile entente for years ahead.
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France
Britain
Godlay
London
Rhinsland
Kilmarnock
Ruhr
Cologne
Bridgehead
Hotel Proprietor Shot By Woman At Cleveland O
Cleveland March reports Mrs Minnie Redwine 85 fired a .32 revolver at her husband Gilbert 45 in the Lindale hotel suburb. He lay dying at City Hospital with the woman claiming self defense after he allegedly struck her in a drunken assault. The couple, from Indianapolis six months ago, have two children aged 21 and 19.
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Cleveland, O
International News Service
Cleveland
Mrmr
Minne Redwine
Gilbert D. Redwine
City Hospital
Linndale
Che
Gilbert
Rex
Minnie
Pymatuning Dam Project Faces Funding Hurdle
The Board of Trade discussed completing the Pymatuning dam to improve Shenango Valley water supply. E C Brown urged funding, estimating 2 500 000 needed from the state, but Mayor Bents doubted state cooperation. Haslam outlined the project’s regional benefit and potential cross state water use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenango Valley
Board of Trade
Carnegie Steel Company
Elka Club
Brown
Pymatuning
Fred L. Bents
Haslam
Ohio
Mahoning
War record awarded to Keystone Division crews
War Department releases official World War I record for the Twenty-eighth Keystone Division listing units, battles, and streamers. It names engaged actions from Marne to Lorraine, with champagne and Lorraine streamers for specific engagements and notes changes in streamer policy across units.
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War Department
Keystone
George H. Manning
Washington
the News
Washington, D. G
Generé
Armiatica
uTbigscovara
War' Department
Pasorte
Ithisind
Engingera
Engingera; 103Rd ‘Supply ‘Train; L0stdiuenitar: Invand
Champagne-Marne
Alane-Marne
Chateau‘Chierry
Fismes
Clermont
Thiaucourt
Aisne-Marne
Chateau- Thierry
Oisse-Aisne
Ypres-Lys
Meuse
Argonne
Fismes Ae
Oise-Aisne
Ypres-Lys - Meuse-Argonne
Champagne
Lorraine
Fiennes
War’ Department
Vagine
Twenty
Bids Sought for Harlansburg Road Improvement
State Highway department will open bids April 3 for improving Harlansburg road from Harlansburg to the Butler county line. If accepted, contract let and work begins in early spring for 18 563 feet. Butler county plans further work from Lawrence to Slippery Rock with 74 miles of highway bid openings on April 3 including Butler Clarion Crawford Indiana and Mercer counties.
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Harlaansburg
Harlansburg
Butler County
State Highway Department
Lawrence County
Bida
Jim Beaver
Butler
Clarion
Crawford
Indiana
Mercer
Trades Assembly To Have Smoker
Trades and Labor Assembly of this city announces a Tuesday evening smoker described as one of the most important occasions in its history. The program features speakers and topics of special interest to union workers, with refreshments and four smokers promised. Committee members are Temes McCallion, James Merriless, and C Anderson.
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Trades and Labor Assembly
Temes McCallion
James Merriless
C. Anderson
City Home Cows Killed Thursday
The eight cows from the city home, found infected with tuberculosis, were slaughtered Thursday at Kulkin slaughter house on Scot Jisea Lane. Mr. Kulkin killed the cattle while Dr. C A Reed, federal inspector, inspected the carcasses. He said the meat and glands were not affected and will be sold. Milk and butter from these cows were free from tuberculosis. Sanitary Officers Davis and Hoon were present.
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Kulkin
Scotjisea Lane
C. A. Reed
U. S
Reed
Davis and Hoon
Carpenters Enjoy Social After Union Meeting
In connection with the regular meeting of Carpenters and Joiners Local Union No. 206 held last evening at the Trades and Labor Assembly hall, a social time was enjoyed by the members. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.
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Carpenters and Joiners
Union No. 206
Trades and Labor Assembly Hall
Deaths and Notices From The Local Ledger
Death record notes Mrs Abnira P Martin 74 of Mel roge avenue Mrs Jeene Goff 18 of 615 Superior Street Mrs Leonard H Matthews 73 of Shenango township Frederick A McCord 10 South Crawford avenue.
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Abnira P. Martin
Melroge Avenue
Jeene Goff
Superior Street
Leonard
H. Matthews
Shenango Township
Frederick A. McCord
iCrawford Avenus
State Department Declines to Act on Debt Dispute
The State Department will take no notice of the controversy between Ambassador Harvey and Earl Balfour over the British debt, officials learned today. Harvey spoke in London citing Treasury Secretary Mellon, but acted without formal Washington instructions.
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RTE
State Department
Harvey
Earl Balfour
Balfour
London
Mellon
Washington
Murder Suspect Is Grilled By Police
Police in Vancouver Washington questioned Edward Whitfield, 20, a suspect in the brutal killing of 11 year old Anna Nosko whose nude body was found on a hillside near Battleground. Whitfield was taken into custody at his uncle’s home amid reports of blood on his underclothing. he denied involvement and refused to answer questions.
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International News Service
Vancouver
Wash
Police Today
Edward Whitfield
Anna Nosko
Battleground
van Couver
Cascade Mountains
Whitfield
Bandits Elope After_bank Heist Near Cygnet Ohio
Yeeza shot their way through a posse of Cygnet citizens after an unsuccessful attempt to break into the Cygnet Savings Bank at Cygnet near Toledo. They eluded Toledo police this morning after a long chase along the Dixie highway near Bowling Green.
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Caulletin Cinternational News Service
Toledo
Ohio
Yeeza
Cygnet Sayings Bank
Cygnet
Here
Dixie Highway
Bowling Green
West Middlesex Furnace to Start Soon
Industrial signs show progress as workers prepare the Fannie furnace at West Middlesex for operation after two years of outage. Officials expect the plant to be fired up within a few days, marking a restart of production at the facility.
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West Middlesex Furnace
West Middlesex
Steel shutdown hits Farrell mills amid shortages
A shortage of steel forces 30 mills of the American Sheet and Tin Plate company at Farrell to shut down. Various tragic incidents are reported, including the death of 3 year old Thomas Sullivan in Erie after slipping on a Nickle Plate freight train, and George Left struck and killed at Norristown crossing. A 74 year old man, George Hodgson, dies after a golden wedding anniversary. Frederick Deers’ Woods Run home robbed of 1300 dollars while away. Lawrence Beardshall crushed at Midland Steel plant by a crane. Thomas A. Edixon, exhausted after 36 hours, leaves New York for Fort Myers. Helen Butterbaugh, 5, dies at Unis Brown Hospital after self harm.
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American Sheet and ‘Tin Plate ‘Company
Farrell
Lawrence Beardshall
Industry Township
Beaver
Midland Steel Company
Thomas A. Edixon
New York
Fort My[ors
Florida
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Iowa
J. ‘A. Smith
Ohn
A. Hunter Pittaburgh
Bessie Mi Yante Swisevale
Bart Johnson Reyes
New Caatla Pear
Rhineland
D. Wever
John Bull
Carnegie
Steel Company
Board of Trade Directors
Trades Assembly
Carpenters
Col. Harvey
Thomas Sullivan
Cat Erie
George
Norristown
Franklin
George Hodgson
Frederick Deers
Woods Run
Helen Butterbaugh
Unis Brown
Pital
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