Fight Promised On Serge Murder Case
District Attorney Young plans to oppose the pardon board commutation plea for Rosario Serge, condemned to death for Tony Conti’s murder. Serge’s supporters cite juror prejudice from Black Hand case anxieties. DA will defend juror neutrality and admissible evidence while noting finances halted supreme court appeal. funds unavailable except for a brother and cousin, prompting direct submission to the pardon board.
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Young
Pardon Board
Rosario
Serge
Tony Conti
Bserge
5. P. Emery
Black Hand
Supreme Court
Kittanning
Franklin
Strawbridge and Hamilton Spring Suit Opening
The notice advertises the Brown and Hamilton spring suit opening with Mr. Sanderson of Strawbridge and Clother attending on Wednesday, March 18. Located at 17315.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanderson
Strawbridge & Clothier’s
New Rupture Appliance Promises Comfort and Low Cost
C. E. Brooks of Marshall Michigan touts a rupture appliance advertised as adjustable, slip free, and comfortable for men women or children. The ad claims instant relief where others fail, offers a trial on approval with money back, and cites a testimonial from Jas Britton of Bethlehem Pennsylvania endorsing its fit and effectiveness.
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Marshall
Jas. Britton
Bethlehem
C. E. Brooks
Jas
Britton
Brooks Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Two More Yard Crews Back At Youngstown
Erie and Ashtabula division traffic has risen with major industries restarting at Youngstown. Six crews were laid off but will return as demand warrants. rail labor groups meet in Chicago on April 2 to discuss new work rules under the nine and sixteen hour limits.
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Erie and
Ashtabula
Pennsylvania
Youngstown
Chicago
New Johnson quarry at Hardscrabble to reopen next Monday
West Pittsburg reports the Johnson quarry near Hardscrabble on the north river bank will resume operations next Monday. A large limestone crusher, among the county’s biggest, will be used for the first time, employing at least 20 workers with room to grow. rail lines from B and O and Pittsburg and Lake Erie will handle freight and sidings will be added as needed. The site, previously quiet since the kilns ceased, sits atop a limestone vein at least 15 feet thick and appears inexhaustible.
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Johnson
West Pittsburg
Lawrence County
B. &Co
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Dog Bites West Pittsburg Man on Center Avenue
John Elsesser of Center Avenue, noted as a skilled dog fancier in West Pittsburg, was painfully bitten by a stray dog Tuesday after attempting to approach the animal. He endures considerable pain from the leg injury.
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John Elsesser
Center Avenue
West Pittsburg
Elsesser
Mr. Elsesser
Armorite Officers Visit West Pittsburg Plant Progress
Robert Garland president and J A Armstrong secretary of Safety Armorite Conduit company met with West Pittsburg officials Wednesday to review major improvements at the local plant and express satisfaction with progress. They returned to Pittsburg the same evening.
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Robert Garland
J. A. Armstrong
Safety Armorite Conduit Company
West Pittsburg
Pittsburg
Dance at Reno's Friday Evening Promises Prosperous Times
Large crowds of West Pittsburg youth plan a big party at Lank Reno's home near New Castle Junction next Friday evening. Thomas McCart of Union Valley predicts the current panic is nearly over and expects a boom with Perry Furnace's limestone crusher, Western Allegheny's extension, and a new railroad yard in Union Valley.
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Reno
M’cart
West Pittsboro
Lank Reno
New Castle Junction
John Burnsides
Pleasant Hill
West Pittsburg
Thomas McCart
Union Valley
McCart
Perry Furnace Company
Western Allegheny
Harry Anderson Wins New Castle Painting Job
Constable-elect Harry Anderson of Taylor township received the contract to paint a large residence in New Castle and is now at work on the assignment.
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Harry Anderson
New Castle
Taylor Township
Funeral of G. W. Risher Noted in West Middlesex
Mrs. F F Mayers of Scott street attended the funeral Tuesday afternoon in West Middlesex for G W Risher. Services were at the M E church with many friends present and interment in West Middlesex cemetery. Pallbearers were the six sons, the same as when the wife of the deceased died 16 years earlier. Linen sale at Brown and Hamiltons on March 17 and 18.
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F. F. Mayers
Scott Street
West Middlesex
G. W. Risher
M. E
Risher
Will Ricer's buggy smashed at Taylor function
Will Ricer of West Pittsburg had his buggy badly smashed while guests attended a social function in Taylor township. The horse became unmanageable and broke the shafts before the owner returned to the scene.
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Taylor Township
Will Ricer
West Pittsburg
Andrew Shunk Bitten by Dog on Tenth Street
Andrew Shunk of Tenth street was bitten on the calf by a pet dog yesterday while playing with the animal. The bite was painful but not serious, and friends helped him away from the dog.
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Andrew Shunk
Tenth Street
Shunk
Detective John Stewart in New Castle Investigating Counterfeit Half Dollars
John Stewart of the Stewart Detective Agency, New Castle, visited town yesterday. He refused to discuss his purpose, but it is believed he is probing the alleged circulation of counterfeit half dollars reported locally.
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John Stewart
Stewart Detective Agency
New Castle
Township Audit Finished
The annual audit of the poor and road commissioners has been completed. The books were found in the best possible shape.
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Poor and Road Commissioners
Local residents report small business visits around town
Bopp & Co. completed a business visit in Pittsburg while Mrs. S. E. Virtue of Eleventh Street finished a trip to New Castle. Ed Geise of Center Avenue returned from a short trip to Wampum. Ed BDuft of North Beaver township called on friends in town. Mr. and Mrs. Lew McConahy of Moravia visited New Castle. Eugene List, silk mill superintendent, toured New York City on business. Mr. and Mrs. WY. M. Brown of Fifth Street visited relatives in Pittsburg. Mrs. William Lowers and daughter of Wampum visited Ed Lowers of Eleventh Street. Dr. Charles W. Davis of Mahoningtown was a business visitor in West Pittsburg. W. E. McMahan, West Pittsburg postmaster, returned from a business trip to New Castle. Robert Miller of New Castle, Pittsburg Life and Trust representative, was a business visitor in the area yesterday afternoon.
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Lew McConahy
Moravia
New Castle
Eugene List
New York City
WY. M. Brown
Fifth Street
Pittsburg
Charles W. Davis
Mahoningtown
West Pittsburg
Robert Miller
Pittsburg Life and Trust Company
Sharon Steel Man Visits West Pittsburgh on Business
J. Schults of Sharon, connected with the Sharon Steel Hoop company, was in town on Wednesday afternoon on business in West Pittsburgh.
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Sharon Steel
West Pgh
J. Schults
Sharon
Sharon Steel Hoop Company
Return of Floyd Reed and others noted
Floyd Reed returns after a short trip to Youngstown and Mrs. John Pitser of Canal street comes back from New Castle with T. Harrison Bopp of Woodhouse also listed as returned.
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Floyd Reed
Youngstown
John Pitser
Canal Street
New Castle
T. Harrison Bopp
Woodhouse
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W. M. Clark
J. M. Griffin
Frank Truman
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Newton Falls
James Cain
Akron
W. H. Powers
Mason
Kent
J. W. Harris
A. M. Funk
R. Crawshaw
J. G. Brown
Chicago Junction
F. C. Green
Painesville
Pennsylvania Lines
H. W. Thornton
Mary Ann
A. M. Schoyer
Pennsy
Erie
J. W. Riley
Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad
F. E. Ransdale
E. W. Cochran
Skidoo
Fred Barnes
Long Avenue
Baltimore and Ohio
Pottsville, Pa
E. T. White
Baltimore
Davis
Rice
John Barnes
J. G. Scheller
West Side
Crawford Avenue
Deep Blue Sea
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
J. C. Wallace
Eemend
New York
Frampton
East Washington Street
Lawrence Savings and Trust Building
West Pittsburg News
BIG Quarry
Fortune
Armorite
Brown and Hamilton’s
Crosby
Copenhagen
Brown
Hamilton
William Lowers
Wampum
Ed Lowers
Eleventh Street
W. E. McMahan
Hold
Lgc
Wasuaunw-crosey
Teesmou
Piso
Lawrence Savings and Trust Company
Lawrence Savings & Trust Co
New Castle, Penna
William Garlisle Bell
Charles Craig Hell
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