Duel over Port Arthur affair sparks high level tensions
General Smirnoff lies critically wounded after a duel with General Fock over Port Arthur conduct. Surgeons try to remove a bullet with operation likely, while the dispute over distance for the next duel with General Gorbatovsky continues. News notes restraint on General Stoessel and delays in his imprisonment due to ill health.
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United Press
ST. Petersburg
Fock
Gorbatovsky
Smirno
Port Arthur
Ana Calcul
Woman jailed for beating husband in Richmond court
Mrs Barbara Schenck, 35, was sentenced to five days in Richmond county jail by Magistrate Stake for assaulting her husband in the courtroom corridor. The couple wed two years ago and have lived apart since. she planned another beating after her release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richmond County
Barbara Bchenck
Higley to Speak at Almira Home Services
Pr E K Higley pastor of First Methodist church will conduct religious services at the Almira home Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Higley
Almira Home
KE E. Higley
First Methodist Church
Armstrong Visits City From Evans City on Railway Work
T. C. Armstrong formerly of this city now resides in Evans City where he works for the Harmony and New Castle Street Railway company. He is in town on business and will stay a couple of days visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Armstrong
Evans City
Harmony and New Castle Street Railway Company
Mr. Armstrong
Revivals Close at Groton Church
Revival services at the Croton Avenue M. E. church ended Wednesday evening. Evangelist Charles F. English of Amherst Ohio, assisted by Rev. J. L. Stratton, leaves for Salina Ohio to begin another revival campaign next Sunday. The meetings drew growing attendance and many members already joined the church. English departs with many friends. in May he travels to Baltimore for revivals in the oldest Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croton Avenue M. E
Charles F. English
Amherst
J. L. Stratton
Salina
English
Baltimore
Hospital Notes On Typhoid and Pneumonia Cases
Miss Boyle, cashier at the Vendome hotel, was admitted Wednesday after an attack of typhoid fever. Mrs T W McDermott of 165 Cascade street was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon with pneumonia in critical condition, transported by White's ambulance.
Bond Approved For Guardian Of McGonigle Minors
The court approved the bond of John Flanegin as guardian of Eliza and James McGonigle, minor children of the late John A McGonigle, of this city, in a morning session.
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John Flanegin
Eliza
James McGonigle
John A. McGonigle
Secretary Wilson decries age fraud in eggs and storage
Secretary Wilson declares it a big sin to lie about an egg’s age and helped arrest a Washington dealer for selling cold storage eggs boxed as fresh. The piece notes the practical effects on prices and consumer trust, predicting winter shortages may keep truly fresh eggs as a luxury.
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Wilson
Federal Department of Agriculture
Washington
Y W C A Activities Include Classes And Vesper Service
The Y W C A schedules include a chafing dish lunch and Bible study Thursday at association headquarters. Bible class exams will follow weekly lessons. An English class for foreign girls runs Friday evenings led by Mrs Margaret Speer Gibson with tuition often paid by employers. Italian classes led by Dr Rapheal Crisci meet Tuesday afternoons and evenings. Vesper services are planned Sunday at Epworth church with Dr E E Higley delivering the address. Miss Grace Erhardt presides with Miss Kate Stockman and Miss Elizabeth Hay assisting. Miss Mary Clarke will sing and the church choir will provide music.
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Association
Margaret Speer Gibson
Rapheal Crisci
Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth Street
E. E. Higley
M. EB
Grace Erhardt
Kate, Stockman
Elizabeth Hay
Mary Clarke
Local Notes From Pulaski And Nearby Towns
J S Foreman suffers with pleurisy. Robert Garrett ill with suspected typhoid. Mr and Mrs Long of New Castle visited. David Nessle and R L Turner, both of New Castle, called on business. J W Adams C C Rodgers and Charles Fisher attended Masonic lodge in West Middlesex. Mr and Mrs J B Black hosted friends for dinner in honor of Mrs Black’s sister Mrs James Shannon of Austinburg. Frances Coulter surprised at Ella Porter’s home with music games and lunch.
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J. S. Foreman
Robert Garrett
Mrs. Long
New Castle
David Nessle
R. L. Turner
J. W. Adams
C. C. Rodgers
Charles Fisher
Masonic Lodge
West Middlesex
Mrs
J. B. Black
Frances Coulter
Ella Porter
Rev Biddle Moves to Wellsburg West Virginia
Reverend Francis M. Biddle and his family depart to Wellsburg West Virginia where he will serve as pastor of the Christian church. He accepted the call weeks ago and is nearing completion of farewell duties amid social gatherings. The Ottawa city community bids them farewell as a replacement for his vacancy is yet to be filled with weekly candidate hearings.
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Francis M. Biddle
Wellsburg
W. Va
Rev. Biddle
Christian Church
Biddle
Groundhog Day Weather Scrambles Superstition
Nationwide reports challenge the groundhog forecast with unusually warm springlike conditions. In the south the warm weather fuels belief the tradition is outdated while residents recall the superstition runs deep in local culture.
Local man charged with boarding house fraud
Raymond Cook was arrested by a constable from Alderman Ranney's office yesterday on a charge of defrauding a boarding house keeper. Mrs. Rachel Workman filed the information alleging Cook owes her 27 dollars for back board. Cook posted bail for a hearing.
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Raymond Cook
Ranney
Rachel Workman
Cook
Not an American at Youngstown courthouse excavation
Report from Youngstown notes that yesterday during the new courthouse excavation no American applicants appeared and all workers were foreigners.
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Youngstown
Cascade Park Picnic Plans Drive Summer Visitors
Cascade park manager Rose is booking numerous picnics for the coming summer as out of town excursionists are expected to visit New Castle at higher levels than in several seasons past.
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Rose
Cascade Park
New Castle
Duffords Special Sale On Carpets And Rugs
Store advertises a special sale on carpets and rugs with visible window display and stock pricing. The notice emphasizes discounts available now at Duffords.
New Pillow Embroidery Goods and Accessories
New embroidery items include stamped pillow fronts with back, four skeins of silk, and complete instructions for 25c. Doilies and centerpieces offered. Richardson's embroidery silks in all shades priced at three skeins for 10c. New cotton custom cords 25c. Silk cushion cords 50c each.
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Richardson
Custon
Koehler Said To Be Second Witzhoff In Polygamy Case
New York police claim Joseph Koehler rivals Bigamist Witzhoff with nine wives in cities including Chicago Philadelphia and New York. Three women testified in court alleging marriage to Koehler as attorney Feldman described his polygamy started in Germany and continued after his wife remarried. He was remanded for sentence Monday.
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United Press
New York
Bigamist
Witzhoff
Scotland
Joseph Koehler
Lena H. Eysel- Koehler
North Bergen
N. J
Koehler
Chicago
Joe
High Schools Favored by Superintendents Propose School Reforms
Pennsylvania Educational Association delegates in Philadelphia urge shifting high school focus from college prep to broad schooling benefiting all students. They propose five member town councils, borough and district high schools in every county, and state transport aid for rural pupils.
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Pennsylvania Educational Association
Philadelphia
State Educational Commission
Public sale of farm stock and equipment on John Showers farm
The undersigned will expose to public sale on the John Showers farm near Stop 84 on Sharon street car line 112 miles north of Edenburg on Edenburg and Pulaski road Wednesday March 25 at 1 p m. Described items include horses, buggy, wagon, farm implements, hay oats chickens and miscellaneous gear. Cash for small sums. nine month credit with note and security for larger amounts. JOHN SHOWERS. B W Cover Auctioneer.
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John Showers
Sharon Street
Edenburg
Pulaski Road
McCormick
Kraus
Oliver
B.W. Cover
Local Social Notes From Carlisle Street and Nearby
Carlisle street resident Harry Watson is ill and confined at home. Dr. Edward Lamb from Ellwood City visited the city Wednesday. Several residents including Miss Marie Williams Erie and Miss Mabel Brierly New Brighton were in town Wednesday. W. Brown returned to Erie after visiting friends here. Stella Morgan Crawford Avenue returned from Pittsburg. Fred Grace Cleveland visits his parents on East Street. Several moves and illnesses are noted among residents, with typhoid fever affecting Mrs. William Leicht and others visiting relatives in Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Lincoln Avenue.
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Harry Watson
Carlisle Street
Edward Lamb
Ellwood City
Charles Strong
West Side
Marie Williams
Erie
Mabel Brierly
New Brighton
W. Brown
Stella Morgan
Crawford Avenue
Pittsburg
Fred Grace
Cleveland
Bennett Grace
East Street
Charles Johnston
Wilson Block
North Mill Street
Leasure Avenue
J. M. Daugherty
Croton Avenue
Samuel McGoun
North Mercer Street
Highland Avenue
William Leicht
Spruce Street
M. H. Cahill
L. & M. Block
Audley Browne
Lincoln Avenue
East Liverpool
W. R. Hillary
John Bower
Boyles Avenue
Pryor
Grant Street
Earl Boak
Slippery Rock State Normal School
R. G. Boak
William H. Budd
Berger
North
Mercer
Unemployed Meetings Split by Conservational and Radical Groups
Two meetings of unemployed men are scheduled in Youngstown for tonight, one aligned with conservation aims and the other organized by radicals. Local organizers urge attendance to discuss relief efforts and political response amid economic hardship.
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Youngstown
Niles Man Survives Steer Attack Near Death
Joseph Van Wye of Niles was attacked by a vicious steer and nearly trampled to death, suffering injuries but surviving the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph van Wye
Niles
Eczema Cure Claim Promotes D D D Prescription
Advertises that wintergreen oil blended with D D D Prescription cures eczema and other non hereditary skin troubles, promising immediate itch relief. Claims Morton style proof that genuine eczema from birth may not be curable, but urges readers to visit Love and Megown in New Castle Pennsylvania to try the product and D D D Soap.
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Love and Megown
New Castle
William Thomas to serve 20 days as guest of Sheriff
William Thomas will spend the next 20 days as the guest of Sheriff Waddington. He was sent there yesterday by Alderman Ranney in default of a $1 fine and costs for striking Emily Gray during a dispute.
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William Thomas
Waddington
Ranney
Emily Gray
John Electric Co relocates to Greer block Mercer Street
John Electric Co moves from 17 South Mill Street to the first floor of the new Greer block on Mercer Street. The change announces updated contact location and business operations.
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South Mill Street
Greer Block
Mercer Street
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Ornfreck
Groton Church
Evangelist
United States
Washington ST
New Castle, PA
M. L. Cukerbraum
Pulaski R
Pittsburg St
R.S. McGullogh & CO
Pittsburg Street
New Yorker
J. L. Pyle
City
Edward O'Brien
Miller Avenue
Mrs. Pyle
Rose O’brien
T. F. Kennedy
A. M.o'neil
Greenwood Avenue
Kennedy
Mae McLaughlin
Mr. Kennedy
Nabob
THE
House OF Quality
E. P. Frey & Bro
East
Washington Street
Jatl
John Electric Co
W. S. Foltz
Samuel Foltz
George Greer
First National Bank
U.S. Bonds Banking House
U. 8S
Treas Cash and Exchange
New Castle, Penna
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