Fifth Ward Industry Updates and Local News
After months idle due to no orders the asphalt block works in the Fifth ward is ready to restart as soon as paving block orders arrive. The stove foundry, previously dark, will take a rest day after a dull season with three days of work weekly. John Shuster and Susanna Kenwerth of the Fifth ward plan to marry at Eintracht hall this evening. There is talk of delaying navigation opening on the Great Lakes to June amid a possible presidential nomination dispute. A Goats lodge will form in the Fifth ward with Welsh members. New Castle and Sharon branches to be organized. An eisteddfod is planned in Sharon on April 18 with New Castle representation expected.
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Fifth Ward
Youngstown
John Shuster
Susanna Kenwerth
Eintracht
LeRoy
Long Avenue
Great Lakes
New Castle
Sharon
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Home Relief Without Surgery
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as painless and private, claiming instant relief and complete cure with home use. It offers a free trial package by mail from Pyramid Drug Co. and a full box for 50 cents at drugstores, asserting many have been cured without surgery or doctors.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid Building
Marshall, Mich
Sneezing Powder Scandal At Grand Theater
A disturbance at Youngstown's Grand Theater arises from sneezing powder being scattered. Authorities offer a reward for the person responsible.
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Grand Theater
Youngstown
Hope to Be Made Citizens in June
The June term petitions for naturalization have been filed at the prothonotary's office. Names include Jacob Hubert Hersh German born, arrival October 22, 1902 in Baltimore. Frank Kozik Austrian, arrival May 16, 1902. John Binder Austrian, arrival December 31, date note. Stephen Mertest Austrian, arrival May 20, 1902. Anthony Davis English, arrival March 14, 1898. David Williams English, arrival November 28, 1895. Longi Merola Italian, arrival April 24, 1898.
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Prothonotary
Jacob Hubert Hersh
Germany
Baltimore
Frank Kozik
Austria
John Binder
Philadelphia
Stephen Mertest
New York
Anthony Davis
David Williams
Longi Merola
Youngstown Brake Worker Fatally Injured in Accident
John Farrell, one of the oldest brake men for the Lake Shore in Youngstown, was run over yesterday and both legs were amputated as a result of the incident.
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John Farrell
Youngstown
Lake Shore
Fire drills sweep Seventh Ward schools
North Cedar street school conducts frequent fire drills under principal W A Moore with doors found to open outward. Mahoningtown Methodist church Men’s club meets to discuss local option and Brooks law with Attorneys Emery and Wallace as speakers.
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North Cedar Street
W. A. Moore
Mahoningtown Methodist Church
S. Plummer Emery
Robert L. Wallace
Brooks Law
Men's League
Big Cement Plant to Be Erected at Slippery Rock
Slippery Rock residents react with excitement as New York capitalists plan a large cement plant estimated to lie about half a mile southeast of town. Company representatives have been acquiring limestone land, and the Bessemer company will build a branch line to the site and extend into Slippery Rock, which currently lacks a nearby railroad two miles away.
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Slippery Rock
New York
Bessemer Company
Coal Strike Expected by Mine Owners in Ohio Counties
Mine owners in Mahoning and Columbiana counties Ohio forecast an imminent coal strike. Retailers are stockpiling large quantities of goods as preparations proceed.
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Mahoning
Columbiana Counties
No Change Is Made in Law Pending For Inspection of Meat
The 1906 meat inspection act remains intact with no changes this session. Senators Beveridge proposed two amendments shifting inspection costs to packers and adding a canning date, but the agricultural committee sees no need. Federal coverage is viewed as sufficient. state and municipal inspection should fill gaps, especially at smaller plants where tuberculosis and other diseases are more evident.
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Beveridge
Bureau of Animal Industry
Agricultural Department
A. D. Melvin
Melvin
Hotel vacancy leaves Pulaski without a proprietor
Strangers and travelers struggle to find meals and lodging in Pulaski after Frank H. Dobbs vacates the hotel. Residents note it is Pulaski’s first hotelless period in over 30 years and an effort is under way to attract a new operator. The stand is said to have previously paid well without a license and should again.
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Pulaski
Frank H. Dobbs
Dixon Sewer Permit Placed On Record
The communication from Samuel G. Dixon health commissioner on sewer extension and disposal plant completion was placed on record at the register and recorder’s office today. The document’s length caused recording costs to exceed eleven dollars.
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Samuel G. Dixon
Register and Recorder
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Pittsburg Street
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Seventh Ward
Frank Morgan
Mahoning Avenue
Shenango
Herb Coates
Mike O’brien
Joe DeMarie
Iowa
Vergil Searight
Davenport
Mrs. Farwell
North Liberty Street
Will Ward
St. Charles Hotel
South Sharon
Harry Thompson
West Wabash Avenue
H. N. Lord
Beaver Falls
Edna Brown
Chewton
H. C. Martin
Pittsburg
Alma Shaffer
West Madison Avenue
Grip
Jack Thomen
Harry Martin
Howard Oatey
Westabash Avenue
Dave Harrison
George McCormick
East Madison Avenue
Fred Sanders
Ashland Avenue
Harry Davis
North Wayne Street
Pennsylvania
Greenville
W. F. McClurg
Frank Thompson
South Cedar Street
Lawrence Junction
John P. Esmond
Standard Steel Car Company
Elsie Morrison
Wampum
Mary Morrison
Ashlane Avenue
Chicora
Frank Agnew
East Clayton Street
Frank Brown
Dixon
Vaape Naan
Pennsylvania Chocolate Company
Pittsburgh, PA
New Castle Loan Company
Wallace Block
Washington and
Jefferson Streets
DR. Winter
Pittsburg Street Bridge
New Castle, Penna
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