Mother Jumped to Death After Sending Children Home
A woman named Mrs. Rachelia Datpali about 50 sent her two boys and a girl home on the West Pittsburg New Castle road then climbed the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie bridge at New Castle Junction and, swinging from the guard rail, plunged 40 feet into the Shenango river. Witness Sam Nuzzo reported seeing the body carried downstream by the swift current and rotted in the river channel. As of late today the body had not been recovered. James Humble and Nuzzo were among the witnesses.
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Pittsburg
New Castle Road
New Castle Junction
Rachelia Datpali
Pittsburgh & Lake Erie
Shenango River
Sam Nuzzo
Nunzo
James
Humble
Croton Avenue
Fire Drives Hotel Guests Into Streets In Nightgowns
Seventy guests at the King James Hotel were forced outside in their night clothes by a fire in a wastepaper shaft. Firemen quickly contained the blaze, but guests at the Astor and other nearby hotels were awakened and onlookers crowded Broadway windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
New
York
King’ James
Astor Hotel
Broadway
Spring Says Hello In Town Parade Of Fashion
The piece paints a playful scene of spring arrival with roosters crowing and ladies in fancy dress. It notes cheerful tidings, but adds the practical note that rising prices for ice cream salts hats and shirts require new spring clothes and berry picking, as the weather holds at sixty one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaxsiey
Daughter Escapes Death At Hands Kill Two
Three taps on a wall summoned two women to death and a thirteen year old girl leaped from a second story window to escape. The killings included Mrs Helmina Silva and her mother and grandmother. The crime was revealed by Philadelphia detectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News ‘Service
Philadelphia
Snadman
Detective’ Bureau
Walhelmina
Silva
Frew Plans Four Story Business Block Expansion
J Howard Frew of Frew Furniture announced plans for a modern four story business block at the southwest corner of North Mill and North streets. Bids and materials will determine start, with completion expected to yield a highly modern building featuring 170 feet of window display space and prime downtown frontage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Howard Frew
Frew Furniture’ Company
North
Mill Street
North Street
Jyaiueres
Bites
Thie
Irish plot arrests target Free State rebels in raids
Irish Free State authorities in Ireland and Britain carried out a wide set of raids arresting Irishmen and women linked to a plotted rebellion. Documents seized showed a definite conspiracy with munitions and money flowing into Ireland and possible negotiations with the French government for deportation of Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel O'Connell
Winallet Orr
Dublin
Marten
Ireland
England
Mount Joy
Free State
Scotland
London
Manchester
Birrmingham
Liverpool
Glasgow
Port
B Ble
Free ‘State
Erskine Childars
Creeslough
County Donegal
Big Y Circus Plans With Hind Paw Shell Brothers
Hind Paw and Shell Brothers Circus is scheduled to appear in late April with the season’s opening performance. Practice runs for all classes of boys at Ms C A this week, with shows Friday night and both Saturday matinee and night performances. Harry S Day has been hired as general manager ring master and animal trainer amid high expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hind Paw and
Shell Brothers Circus
Thin Cly
Ms. C. A
Harry
Sore Paw
Yell Bros
Eye Injury At Crescent Cement Worker Suffers Painful
Frank Mielke of Wampum, an employee of Crescent Cement Company, suffered a painful eye injury Sunday when a piece of steel lodged in his eye. He was taken to Shenango Valley Hospital and doctors believe his sight may be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mielke
Wampum
Crescent Cement Company
Shenango Valley Hospital
Amden German Cruiser Amden's Commander Dies
Lieutenant Von Mussler, commander of the German cruiser Amden the famed wartime commerce raider, died today at Brunswick. The Emden began its notable career in August 1914 and was finally beached after a three month chase through the Pacific by a large Allied fleet.
Martin Buys Farm On Improved Road
Attorney Harvey Martin has purchased a fifty acre farm on the New Castle Ellwood road between Warnock school house and the O L Rods farm from George W Hall. Martin sells 35 acres with buildings to James Wilson and retains 15 acres to develop. Bill Atwood was taken into custody Saturday night at Division and Mill streets after an overnight stay costing eight dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Martin
George W. Hall
New Castle- Ellwood
Warnock School House
O. L. Rods
James Wilson
Bill” Atwood
Division
Mill Streets
Pleas Entered Before Judge in Morning Court Session
Pleas of nolo contendere were entered by Druschel Peark Dugan Annie Bronski Frank Straw, officer, and others on liquor charges while Joe Condoloro, Joseph Longo, and others pleaded guilty to larceny and liquor related offenses. The bulk of the forenoon was taken by plea hearings, shortening later court time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H, CO
Druschel
Nolle
Hede
Hdnor Seiga
Peark“Dugan
Annie Bronski
Frank'Straw
Elwood City
Joe Condoloro
Ellwood City
Joseph Longo
Schoolhouse Roof Blows Off Injuring and Killing Students
A South Flamouth schoolhouse roof collapsed in high winds injuring five boys and killing one, James Dennis Boggs, instantly. The accident occurred while students played in the yard, burying some under debris. Others suffered non life threatening injuries. condition details limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atemsuens
H Marchi Iz
James Dennis
Boggs
Flamouth
Auurlen
Millionaire hobo found with cash in ragged clothes
Wanderers on the South Side detain Tim Hennessy as a man in ragged garb is found with 108 50 in various coins and paper. The suspect, Paul Markel, claimed to be Polish and a railroad worker, later ordered out of town by the mayor and rode away at 10 46 am. He was previously arrested for robbing pay stations but released due to lack of evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
South Side
Otticera Moore
Young
Tim Hennessy
Horner
Human Bank
Paul Markel
Poland
Youngstown
Markelin
Liquor Case Set for Trial as Court Opens
The morning session begins with the first case called for trial. Judge Emery presides over the commonwealth against Dan Caroeia charged with selling liquor. District Attorney R H L Bilde brand represents the plaintiff, with Attorney George W Muse defending the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery
Commonwealth
Dan Caroeia
RH. L. Bildebrand
George
Twenty Die as Southern Tornado Hits Pinson Tenn
Twenty persons were killed when Pinson Tennessee was nearly wiped off the map by a tornado, with Red Cross officials sending a representative from Jackson to the scene to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Atlanta
Pinson
Tenn
American Red Cross
Kidnapping Linked to Dope Ring Fears Unfold
Angelina Tavano 19, arrested in Newburgh confession ties Paterson dope peddler Joe Kenny to kidnapping of Leopold Minkin three year old son of City Court Judge Leopold Minkin. Tavano to be arraigned today in police court on formal kidnapping charge. Kenny sought by police but believed not involved, case to grand jury. Continued on Page Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. Y
Leopold, Minkin
Leopold Minkin
Angelina Tavano
Newburgh
Joe Kenny
Miss. Tavano
Delaney
Kenny
Albany
Rotarians Proceed to Western Pennsylvania Convention
Western district Rotarians from the 33rd district gather in Washington Pennsylvania for a three day convention at the Washington Hotel features include a reception ball and banquet The group includes Mr and Mrs Rentz Mr and Mrs Graham Dr and Mrs Wyll Campbell Mr and Mrs Rice Mrs C E B Paisley Dr W C Wallace Gus A Kemmerer and others Delegates from the local club are J Graham Wallace Campbell and Rentz Ladies will be escorted by Rotary Ladies of Washington and talks will be given by Dr W C Wallace and Dr W L Campbell The convention ends Wednesday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Pennsylvania
Washington, Pa
Cantle’ Club
Mra
Rentz
B. G
Graham
Wy LL. Campbell
Rice
C.- EB. Paisley
W. C. Wallace
Gus A. Kemmerer
F.f.fischer
Washington Hotel
W. L Campbell
Carl ©. Fateley
Bev G. Graham
J . Graham
Wallace
Campbell
Rotary -Ladies' of
Washington
Howard B. Richards
New Cantle, Water Company
Woot i
Isadora Dun Can Claims She Is Dying in Paris
Paris dispatch reports famed dancer Isadora Dun Can, barred from U S entry, dying in her apartment. She sends a message blaming America’s persecutions for her condition while mentioning her husband Serge EsSenin. A mysterious visitor and a theatre sighting sparked rumors of his return.
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International News Service
Paris
Isadora Duncan
United States
Iail
Isadora
Melaage
America
Serge Essenin
Serge
Russia
Yendora
Perch
Isadorf
Local Artist Featured In March Sports Afield
Local artist Owen Penfield, known for Indianate painting, is highlighted in the March issue of Sports Afield. The magazine features his scene of an Indian paddling a river in a canoe and includes an illustration accompanying a story by A P Sansone, pleasing his many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Penfield
Fox
Mr. Fox
A. P. Sansone
Indianate
Hartman Street Woman 4 Is Robbed
Mrs Charles Dibley of 224 Hartman Street reported to the police that last night a thief stole her pocketbook while she waited for a streetcar at Washington and Mill streets. The dark brown bag bore a lady's head and contained about one dollar in change and a bank book for the Safe Deposit and Trust company. The bank was notified by police this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dibley
Huartman Street
Washington and Mill Streets
Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Death notices span multiple residents across towns
Obituary fragment lists several individuals with ages and last known addresses including Mrs. Elizabeth F P Alles 81 State Street Mrs Sarah Jane Brothers 47 812 Harrison Street George F Gardner 64 Scott Township Thomas H Flynn East End Pittsburgh John F Dennis 81 Sharon Pa Matilda Thomas 71 Greenville Pa Amen Galbreath 9 months Newport Robert A Kerr 73 Shenango Township
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliabeth FP
Alles
State Street
Mra
Sarah Jane Brothers
Harrison Street
George F. Gardner
Scott Township
Thomas H. Flynn
East End
Pittsburgh
John F. Denns
Sharon
Matilda Thomas
Greenville
Amen
Galbreath
Newport
Robert A. Kerr
Shenango
Seven Germans Shot By French in Buer Riot
Paris reports seven Germans were killed at Buer by French troops during a riot sparked after two Germans suspected of assassinating French Ruih officers were shot while trying to escape. The violence spread across the Ruhr, with Germans and French soldiers sustaining injuries, including a Dortmund clash in which a French soldier died and others were wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Paris
Coltin
M. Jily
Ruich
Buer
Essen
M Dorer
Dortmund
Rotarians Recall Mayor Rentz Birthday at 55th Milestone
Rotarians marked Mayor Fred L. Rentz birthday with a breakfast gathering in the Benjamin Franklin High School cafeteria. Dr James Albert Patterson and William K Hughes offered remarks detailing Rentz life history, interspersed with light humor. The club also toured the new school after the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Rentz
Rotary Club
Fife
James Albert Patterson
Snapshots At News From Clarksville Pa Reports Odd Finds
Brief items note a five ounce hens egg near Clarksville and Braddock's claim of a record illicit still capable of 100 gallons. An accident at Mesta Machine in Homestead kills worker Michael Bara. Sharon manager Neudorfer resigns after long service. A West Bridgewater man stands trial for alleged murder. Governor Pinchot urges school tree planting on April 18 and 20. An 80 year old New Yorker says wood-sawing keeps her young.
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St. James Hotel
New York
Arthur Mometer
Maniac
Frew
BIG
Denmager
Himden
Emerg
Reater
Wanderer
Andy
Guttin
Castle
Ladie Wright
New Castle
John’ EH
Kiviniente
Caatia
Anna
Oddi
Mary
Schenectady
Hartman Stree
Ruhr
Ruhr Zone
Thomas Urmson
Taymer
Clarksville
Braddock
Michael Bara
Mesta Machine Co
Homestead
Charlee E. Neudorfer
Standard Tank Car Company of
Ures
Silax Gibson
West Bridgewater
Beaver
Geneva Gibson
Pinchot
H. K. Mapes
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