Duel Ends Deadly Fight in Midway Pennsylvania
George Clark 48 dies in a duel with Thomas Anderson 42 near Bulger. Clark’s sons 19 and 20 and Anderson’s family suffer injuries as wives and relatives join the melee. A constabulary detachment will be stationed to prevent further trouble.
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United Press
Midway
George Clark
Thomas Anderson
Charles
Robert
Clark
Anderson
Bulger
Here
Death summons C. W. Waddington in this city
Charles Wadington longtime resident and First Baptist Church member dies at 55 years old after pneumonia illness. He leaves wife Sarah and children E. H. Waddington and Mrs. W. A. Wadsworth, plus parents and siblings. Funeral Tuesday 2:30 at First Baptist Church with Oak Park Cemetery interment.
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Charles W. Waddington
First Baptist Church
East North Street
New Castle
Waddington
Tribe of
Ben Hur
Home Guards of America
Sarah E. Waddington
E. H. Waddington
W. A. Wadsworth
Cleveland
Thomas H. Waddington
Hannah H. Waddington
This City
Seth S. Wadington
Ellwood City
W. J. McNees
T. B
Salem
W.H
New Brighton
Oak Park Cemetery
Arrest of 16 year old Emma Smith for street walking
Emma Smith aged 16 was arrested by police at 1 am on Washington Street on the charge of street walking. She received a morning hearing and a severe reprimand from the mayor, then was admonished to stay off the streets at unseemly hours and pledged to obey.
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Emma Smith
Washington Street
Chief Connery Out Again After Weeklong Illness
Chief Connery of the New Castle fire department is active again after a weeklong illness though not fully recovered.
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Chief Connery
Connery
New Castle
Paramour Accused in Ruth Wheeler Murder and Slavery Ring
Police link Albert Walter to the killing and burning of Ruth Wheeler 15, as Kathin Mueller testifies against her partner. A memorandum book found in Walter's rooms lists dozens of New York girls, suggesting a wider network. Captain Hughes leads the case, with authorities pursuing victims and witnesses. Continued on Page Ten.
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United Press
New York
Albert Walter
Ruth Wheeler
Wheeler
Kathin Mueller
Walter
75Th Street
Wolter
Hughes
East 67Th Street
Man Killed as Tree Falls on Worker at Reno Sawmill
Samuel Reno of Shenango township employed John Palmer about 10 am Monday to fell trees for the Reno sawmill. A large tree fell in an unexpected direction, crushing Palmer who died instantly. He was about 35, married with two sons, residing on Snake Run road.
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Samuel Reno
Shenango Township
John Palmer
Reno
Snake Run Road
Bars Closed In Pittsburg After Police Sweep
Pittsburg police closed all bars and ordered disorderly houses shut as the town quieted. Liquor could not be secured, and officers started a cleanup of the town yesterday.
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Pittsburg
Engineers Ladies Social at Jones Hall
The G I A composed of the ladies of the Order of Engineers will host a social for their families at Jones hall in the Seventh ward on Tuesday evening.
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The
Order of Engineers
Jones Hall
Seventh Ward
Thirty Seven Offenders Before Mayor Lusk
A police court period over Saturday night and Sunday saw thirty seven offenders processed by Mayor Lusk. Fights drunkenness spitting on sidewalks felonious assault carrying concealed weapons and disorderly house charges appeared on the docket. About $80 in fines and forfeits were paid to the mayor’s office.
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Mayor Lusk
Rabbi Levy Engaged for Life at Temple Rodeph Shalom
Dr J Leonard Levy of Temple Rodeph Shalom Pittsburg was engaged for life by his New Castle congregation. His salary rises to 15000 dollars annually an increase of 3000 and the former contract runs to April 1. Levy has visited New Castle often and is a personal friend. Marcus Feuchtwanger, a local figure, gave the Elks memorial address two years ago.
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J. Leonard Levy
Temple
Rodeph Shalom
Pittsburg
New Castle
Levy
Marcus Feuchtwanger
Elks’ Memorial
Fight Yankee Seamen Dead Premature Discharge Blamed for Catastrophe
Eight sailors died when the cruiser Charles ton suffered a breech plug blowout at Olongapo on March 27. The list of casualties includes Walter Anstedt of Trenton Illinois and Maxie Barnerd of Cave-in-Rock Illinois among others with next of kin details.
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United Press
Washington
Charleston
Olongapo
P. S
Hubbard
Asiatic Fleet
Walter Anstedt
Trenton
Ill
George Anstedt
Maxie Barnerd
Cave-in-Rock
Sarah Shelton
Ardmore
Okla
Ralph ‘Barkman
Ten Cents More In Cutting Ham
New Castle housewives learn whole hams are cheaper than sliced as ends from slicing reduce usable weight. Whole hams cost 20 cents a pound, sliced 30 cents. A ten pound ham costs 2 dollars whole or 3 dollars sliced. Dealers gain from ends of ham while other meats and eggs hold steady amid market strain.
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New Castle
G. P. Frye Grocery Store Fails. Assigns for Creditors
East Washington street grocer G. P. Frye made an assignment for the benefit of creditors after his shop failed to open this morning. Attorney Roy Hazen will begin an invoice this afternoon. Creditors include several local, one in Youngstown, one in Sharon, eight in Pittsburgh, four in New York and others. The failure is blamed on excessive expenses. the firm had operated thirteen years.
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E. P. Frye & Bro
East Washington Street
Frye
Roy Hazen
Youngstown
Sharon
Pittsburg
New York
Last Meeting of Councils Tonight
The city councils hold their final meeting of the year this evening to finish business and prepare for turnover to new councils that organize the first Monday in April.
Jury Selected for Carnegie Institute Exhibition
John W. Beatty announces an international jury for the fourteenth annual exhibition to meet April 7 to accept paintings and award honors. Pennsylvanians on the panel include W Elmer Schofield Philadelphia E W Redfield Center Ridge and W L Lathrop New Hope.
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John W. Beatty
Carnegie Institute
Pittsburg
W. Elmer Schofield
Philadelphia
E. W. Redfield
Center Ridge
W. L. Lathrop
New Hope
Pittsburg May Faces Threat to Local Orchestra
After 15 years the Pittsburg orchestra risks being dissolved. The fundraising campaign enters its fourth week with limited encouragement and a push to establish a solid financial base continues amid uncertain support.
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Pittsburg
Clintonville Fire Injures Three Residents
Mrs. Margaret Shaffer and her daughter Josephine of Clintonville, and Clark Jacobs were badly burned when a fire destroyed the Shaffer home on Saturday. Jacobs rescued the woman and her daughter. All are expected to recover.
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Margaret Shaffer
Josephine
Clintonville
Clark Jacobs
Jacobs
Arrest of John Bishton followed by discharge after no show
John Bishton was arrested again on Saturday evening. Samson Moore filed a complaint but failed to appear at Sunday morning hearing, leading to Bishton being discharged. The case lacked substantial further details.
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John Bishton
Samson Moore
Bishton
Pardon Requests Aimed At Lafayette Parks Case
Attorney C W Fenton will seek pardons for Lafayette Parks and Joe Cutrone. Parks, jailed for shooting his wife after domestic disputes, faced divorce threats and earlier quarrels with her. he was captured after fleeing. Mrs Parks survived.
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C. W. Fenton
Pardon Board
Lafayette Parks
Joe Cutrone
Parks
Free Supper For Orphans From Local Benefactor
A dinner for orphans will be held at the First M E church dining room on Friday evening April 8 at no cost to guests. Dr Higley announced that a “friend of the orphans” arranged the event, likely George W Johnson. Admission is through Dr Higley R H Campbell Oscar Sheaffer or Clarence Baer. Children who have lost either parent may attend with no age limit.
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M. E. Church
Higley
George W. Johnson
R. H. Campbell
Oscar Sheaffer
Clarence Baer
Two Killed in Railroad Collision in Lima Ohio
Pearl H. Merherson and Earl Rothrock of Lima and Lockington died in a head on crash on the Ft Wayne Van Wert Lima Railway. James Risk and Earl Stewart of Lima were injured. Both trains were east bound express and west bound passenger cars on the Ohio Electric system. All victims were railroad employees.
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Lima, O
Pearl H. Merherson
Earl Rothrock
Lima
Lockington
James Risk
Earl Stewart
Ft. Wayne, van Wert and
Ohio
Knife Attack Sparks City Disturbance in Kilkenny
Dominick Boniface held at central station after a fight in Kilkenny Cedar Street in the Seventh ward. Tony Valick wounded, treated at hospital with non fatal injuries. Policeman Jack Eberle captured the assailant, charged with felonious assault and battery, likely to be settled by alderman. A crowd gathered but order was restored.
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Dominick Boniface
Central Police Station
Tony Valick
Kilkenny
Cedar Street
Dominick
Valick
Jack Eberle
Seventh Ward
Eberle
Jack
Local Men Graduate From University of Pittsburgh
In relation to a concert by the Glee and Mandolin clubs of the University of Pittsburgh, Greer hall will host a listing of local men who have graduated from that institution. Names include R. M. Boak, R. S. Brinton, J. H. Carpenter, C. E. Cochran, EB. 9. Cooper, J. R. Cooper, D. H. Hilbut, J. E. Dougherty, A. E. Douglass, John Foster, W. W. Frantz, J. M. Gilmore, R. M. Hainer, F. A. Hanon, A. W. Herlein, R. B. Jameson, James K. Love, M. H. McCloud, R. H. MecConahy, Carl E. Paisley, J. M. Popp, H. Redmond, W. L. Steen, A. F. Sullivan, F. F. Urey, S. E. Vandivort, F. L. Van Gresen, I. W. Wilson, W. A. Womer, H. E. Zernner.
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University of Pittsburg
Greer Hall
Messrs
R. M. Boak
R. S. Brinton
J. H. Carpenter
C. E. Cochran
EB. 9
Cooper
J. R. Cooper
D. H. Hilbut
J. E. Dougherty
A. E. Douglass
John Foster
S. E. Vandivort
F. L. van Gresen
I. W. Wilson
W. A. Womer
H. E. Zerner
Eight Caught In Disorderly House Arouse City
At 1 am Sunday police raided Lou Shrekengost’s South Mill Street home. Shrekengost, named proprietress, received 30 days in jail. inmate Mary Walsh also got 30 days. Mary Needham was discharged. Five visitors paid $5 fines, the sixth received five days.
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Lou Shrekengost
South Mill Street
Mary Walsh
Mary Needham
No. 2 furnace being relined at Carnegie Steel
The No. 2 furnace of the Carnegie Steel company is being re lined with eight cars of brick for the project and will take several weeks. Earlier reports claimed other furnaces would be relined, but it was learned today that they do not need repairs this year and will not be repaired until next year.
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Carnegie Steel Company
Death notices for several residents listed in city records
Death records include Charles W. Waddington aged 55 of 12 East North Street and Nicholas Main aged 84 of North Beaver Township. Also listed are Mrs. Salome F. Dunlop aged 76 of 201 East Lincoln Avenue and Robert H. E. Florida aged 1 of 105 West Cherry Street. Mrs. R. H. Stephens aged unknown resides at 127 Park Avenue.
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Charles W. Waddington
East North Street
R. H. Stephens
Park Avenue
Nicholas Main
Beaver Township
Salome F. Dunlop
Lincoln Avenue
Robert HE. Florida
West Cherry Street
Burlette Home Robbery Spurs Croton Thief Hunt
New Castle police suspect a gang of amateur thieves at work in upper Croton. A. J. Burlette’s Croton Avenue home was entered last night. a woman inside saw a small man or boy in a large cap and long coat. Two gold watches and money were taken. clues include dropped items and watch numbers. Other Croton and Dewey Avenue homes were entered recently with little value lost.
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New Castle
Croton
A. J. Burlette
Croton Avenue
Burlette
William Beals
John Becker
Dewey Avenue
Councilmen Spend Easter in the Pen
William Brand former Pittsburg Common council president spent his first Sunday in Western penitentiary. He met former councilman Joe Wasson in a cell they greeted warmly. Brand in good health but aged, now known as A6971 and working in the machine shops.
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William Brand
Pittsburg
Forest Fire Barnacle Ends After Afternoon Blaze
A forest fire broke out yesterday afternoon behind the Edward King place and raged for over two hours before firefighters from Park avenue extinguished it. The blaze, likely accidental, threatened nearby buildings but was kept from spreading.
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Park Avenue
Edward King Place
Small Roof Fire Reported in Croton on Sunday
An alarm from box nine called the Croton Avenue department to a J. N. Fallis house near Crawford Avenue yesterday morning. A small roof fire was put out with only minor damage.
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Croton
Box $9
Croton Avenue
J. N. Fallis
Crawford Avenue
Civil court term opens with White v City of New Castle
The March term of common pleas court began this afternoon at 1 30 with the first case being Joseph E White against the City of New Castle on a trespass charge.
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Common Pleas Court
Joseph 8. White
City of
New Castle
Trespasa
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Constabulary
C. W. Waddington
City
Place
G. L. A. Soctal
Mrs. Waldorf Astor
Leonard Levy
UFE
Philippine
Two
Penn
G. P. Frye
Lafayette Park
M. E
Sailant
U. OF P
Croton Homes
Auders
Woods
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