Opposition to Lincoln Ave Site Shows Strength
Local school board’s special session debated authorizing architect Eckles to draw plans for a proposed North Hill high school. New members Carson and Gordon urged delay to gain full information and avoid rushing. President Stitzinger and Attorney Martin steered toward obtaining costed plans before decide on site, with a six page continuation noted.
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Eckles
North Hill High School
Lincoln Ave
Board of Education
W. G. Carson
Fourth Ward
W. E. Patterson
Ana
Gordon
Messrs
Carson
Stitzinger
Dis
Ens
R. GC
Building Committee
Widow Ruth Blevins Dies After Illness in Warren
Ruth Jane Blevins widow of former city treasurer John Blevins died Monday afternoon at Warren hospital after a period of failing health. She was 78 or 79, a lifelong resident born in Washington Township, active in Second United Presbyterian church, survived by two children William J and Elizabeth, brother D M Thorn and sister Mrs J G Barnes. Funeral at Second U P church with interment at Greenwood. autopsy cited long heart valve disease and arterial atheroma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Jane Blevins
John Blevins
Warren
Blevins
Washington Township
Smith Thorn
William J
Elizabeth Blevins
North Street
Smith Blevins
Second United Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
D. M. Thorn
J. G. Barnes
New Wilmington
U. P
Greenwood Cemetery
Warren Hospital
Ross
Mrs. Blevins
Confederate Hawkers: Palefone Convicted in Black Hand Case
Nick Palefone, a Chewton Black Hand member aged 45 to 50, was found guilty on two charges of conspiracy and robbery by menaces and force. Jim Cicilina, his alleged confederate, was convicted earlier and sentenced to seven years. Prosecution by Frank Persio and Dominick Sini testified to intimidation and payments totaling 21 dollars. defense denied membership and evidence. District Attorney Young led the case. defense lawyers argued lack of concrete proof of conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Palefone
Chewton
Frank Persto
Dominick Sini
Jim Cicilina
Palefone
Persto
Sini
Young
Clyde Gibson
A. W. Gardner
Frank Persio
John Straw
Black Hand Society
Nick
John Straw’s
Cicilina
Logan
Lawrence County
Society
Quimby Murder Case Heard as Jury Seeks Verdict
Charles Quimby faced murder charges in a Christmas morning shooting of his wife near Pittsburg and Lake Erie station. Jurors were questioned on knowledge of the case and capital punishment as police and a News reporter tracked Quimby to Leesburg, where he was captured. defense likely hinges on insanity.
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Charles Quimby
Quimby
Bltwood City
New Castle
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Shenango Valley Hospital
Charles Brown
Leesburg
Waddington
Logan
Mrs Hall Choked by Husband in Trial Testimony
Alfred Hall faced trial for assault and battery against his wife Sarah Hall before Judge Porter. Sarah testified they are married ten years with one child, recounting an incident where Hall, allegedly intoxicated, threatened her and choked her against a door while she resisted. Hall claimed his wife started the dispute by ordering him to leave and implicated her with another woman.
United Commercial Travelers to Hold City Smoker
Members of the United Commercial Travelers in this city will hold a smoker next Saturday evening after the regular meeting. The New Castle branch has a large membership and the event aims to be highly sociable and enjoyable for all attendees.
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United Commercial
Order
New Castle
Guardian Signs Quit Claim Deed for Minor Verna Hopper
W. W. Spencer appointed guardian for Verna Hopper, minor of Elien Hopper deceased, to perfect title to land owned by William and Elizabeth Wallace. The property descended from Joseph and William McClusky. no estate exists, but deed ensures no future title questions. The guardian is authorized to sign the quit claim deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Spencer
Verna Hopper
Elien Hopper
R, Lh Wallace
William and
Elizabeth Wallace
Joseph McClusky
William McClusky
Divorce Petition Alleges Cruel Treatment in 19th Century Case
Mrs Ella E K Counsil seeks a divorce from George W Counsil on grounds of cruel and barbarous treatment. Attorney James W Rhodes represents her, claiming repeated beating and verbal abuse since their marriage on October 29 1876. The couple separated April 14 1898 after alleged persistent mistreatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella EK. Counsil
James W. Rhodes
George W. Counsil
Counsil
Haywood Unable to Visit New Castle
The Socialists of the city were disappointed to learn William Haywood cannot speak here next Monday night due to his mother's death. He had been touring Allegheny County and left for the West for the funeral.
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William Haywood
Haywood
Allegheny County
West
Opera House
Guardian Seeks Correction of Papers for John B Hazen
A petition to correct papers appointing Attorney J W Humphrey guardian of John B Hazen was presented to Judge Porter. The judge said he could not change the papers without evidence and set the first Monday in April for testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Humphrey
John B. Hazen
Porter
Humphrey
Wallace
Hazen
Embezzlement Charge Dismissed for Mike O'Brien
Mike O'Brien charged with embezzling 2.75 dollars by Joe DeMarie was discharged for lack of evidence at a hearing before Alderman Ranney. DeMarie testified that O'Brien failed to deliver money collected after a coal delivery to a customer. The alderman found insufficient proof of embezzlement and discharged him.
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Mike O’brien
Joe DeMarie
Ranney
DeMarie
O’brien
Deaths of Rosa Allen and Rathbane Blevins
Two obituaries note the deaths of Rosa Allen age 70 of South Mill Street and Rathbane Blevins age 78 of East North Street. The notices provide residence and ages with no further biographical details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Allen
South Mill Street
Rathbane Blevins
North Street
Four Contagious Diseases Reported by Health Officer
Four cases of contagious disease were reported to Health Officer Horner today. Mildred Urnfelt, 1 year old, 122 West Cherry Street, has measles. Mrs. Jess Pancratz, Mill Street, has typhoid fever. Franing King, Galbreath Street, has pneumonia. David Pugh, 11 years old, Reynolds Street, has typhoid fever.
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Horner
Mildred Urnfelt
West Cherry Street
Jess Pancratz
Mill Street
Frannig King
Galbreath Street
David Pugh
Reynolds Street
Revival Services Draw Over 40 At Croton M E Church
More than 40 people prayed at the Croton Avenue M E church revival Monday night as Evangelist Charles F. English preached with power. A widespread Croton district revival is underway with meetings each afternoon and evening.
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Croton Avenue M. E
Charles F. English
Croton
Dark death at South Mill Street crossing claims elderly woman
Mrs Rosa Allen aged over 70 and mother of 21 children was struck by a Lake Erie engine at the South Mill street crossing Monday at 7 30 PM and killed instantly. The lightless crossing and no gatekeeper after 7 PM contributed to the tragedy as bystanders said she wandered onto the tracks. Her left leg was torn off and the other leg mangled. She moved from Virginia and lived in Mercer county most of her life. She is survived by three children, 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral at 145 Neal street home Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock for Mrs Long followed by service at Second Baptist church on West Falls street.
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Rosa Allen
City
Lake Erie
South Mill Street
Dunn and Rice
Allen
Robert Allen
Beaver Falls
Mary Allen
James Allen
Mercer
John Allen
Mercer County
Charlottsville
Albermarle County
Hitchcock Trial Begins in New York Today
In New York on March 10 United Press reports the Raymond Hitchcock case opening after delays. The comedian faces six indictments for abusing young girls while his wife Flora Wister is subpoenaed and may testify, with jury selection underway all day.
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United Press
New York
Raymond Hitchcock
Criminal
Supreme Court
Hitchcock
Criminal Courts
Flora Zabelle
Ward
John B. Stanchfield
Carl Fischer-Hansen
Herman Fromme
Garvan
Helen von Hagen
Stanchfield
Flora Wister
Garvin
von Hagen
West Forty-first Street
Attempted assassination report from the Norwegian palace
An unknown Swedish assailant fired ten rifle shots at the window of the royal palace in Christiania. The king and royal family were absent. several bullets hit the walls but no injuries were reported. A palace attendant was targeted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Christiania
Norway
Haakon
Mercer local option clubs convene in Greenville for mass meeting
A Mercer county local option clubs convention will be held in Greenville on Tuesday with a mass meeting to night. J M Rae a South Mill street grocer plans to move his store April 1 from the corner of South Mill and Friendeivap streets to the Revan block a short distance farther along the same thoroughfare.
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Mercer
Greenville
J. M. Rae
South Mill Street
South Mill and
Friendeivap Streets
Revan Block
Rouih
Nine Hurt In Pittsburgh Suburb Fire Burns Major Block
Nine persons including Fire Chief Cromlish were injured as a blaze in Wilkinsburg, a Pittsburg suburb, destroyed the Wallace and Caldwell buildings on Penn and Wood streets. Estimated losses run to 300000 as firefighters fought five hours under high water pressure.
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Pittsburg
Cromlish
Wilkinsburg
Wallace
Penn and Wood Streets
Caldwell
Wallace Building
W. G. Ewing
Daniel Doncaster
David Anderson
William F. Korb
Peter Shrott
W. Robert Watson
J. B. Fisher
Robert Wilson
Doncaster
Miss Sarah D Falls Sings Tonight in The Japanese Girl
Miss Sarah Dana Falls a returnee from New York with advanced training performs a solo during intermission at Greer Music Hall for First M E church Queen Esther Circle. The event features The Japanese Girl an operetta presented by the circle, promising a notable musical evening in town.
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Greer Music Hall
Queen Esther
M. E. Church
Sarah Dana Falls
New York
Metropolis
Fighters want alderman to settle dispute
George Reyek and Tony Hemlock admitted taking part in a street fight on Sei oto street Saturday night and filed assault and battery suits before Alderman Ranney on Monday. Brass knuckles tied to the fracas may appear at a later hearing while Rev Father P E Maher of St church visits Pittsburg for a large meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Reyek
Tony Hemlock
Seioto Street
Ranney
P. E. Maher
St. ‘S Church
Pittsburg
Jais Wisavale
Trolley extension dispute delays work in college town
Directors of the New Wilmington and New Castle trolley line gain until September 23 to start construction between the two towns, instead of March 23. Council members oppose extensions for firms running six days weekly and question Dr. Russell of Westminster College’s involvement amid student expulsions. Attorney J Norman Martin says the reported extension lacks board approval. Continued on Page Eight.
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Whlmington
New Castle
Louis Genkinger
Rhodes
Russell
Westminster College
Bes Lusk
J. Norman Martin
Dr. Russell
Methodist Ministers Debate Socialism at City Meeting
A Monday afternoon gathering of Methodist ministers at First M. E. church parlor discussed socialism. Rev. H. M. Burns read the day’s paper, arguing the church can lessen labor conditions and opposing socialist methods while supporting Christian socialism.
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M. E
H. M. Burns
Grace M. E
Burns
Less beer or no free lunch with drink in New York
A reform effort targets New York saloons with smaller beer glasses and removal of free lunches. Over 50 dealers attended a mass meeting to discuss cutting drink size and eliminating the lunch to boost dwindling profits, with another meeting planned for definite action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mercer May Not Get 250000 Court House
Mercer county faces a delayed bid to replace its fire damaged courthouse after insurers refuse to pay the 56000 policy as settled. Officials rejected a 27500 compromise, while Sharon firm bids 32000 for rebuilding. Adjusters and commissioners weigh the proposal amid a dispute. a night patrolman in the Fifth ward remains off duty due to illness.
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Greenville
Mercer
Court House
Sharon
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White
Archie Gordon
Ira Fulkerson
CY. Treas
Warren, PA
Black Hand Man
Alfred Hall
Sarah Hall
J. V. Cunningham
Young and
I. McCracken
United Commercial Travelers
Guardian
P. & L. E. Crosses
N.Y
Sarah D. Falls
New Castle and Wilmington Company
College Town
COURT
Tom Augustine
Fifth Ward
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