Citizens Urge Economy on New City Building Plan
A citizen committee urges remodeling of the present city building rather than a new structure, with costs capped at 5000 dollars. They call for improved council chamber, vaults, jail cell, book racks, and better lighting, while rejecting Croton Avenue site relocation for ten years.
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Croton
Citizens’ Committee
City Lockup
Fire Department
Board of Health
George B. Zahnizer
Council Chamber
Select Council
Croton Avenue
Citizens Committee Members by Ward
The citizens committee lists per ward members including R. H. McKinney Marcus Feuchtwanger George B. Zahniser George W. Hartman John H. Preston George S. McFarland David S. Pyle Joseph D. Clarke James A. George Albert E. Yoho M. S. Marquis D. G. Duff James A. Ranney and W. C. Patterson across seven wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Committee
R. H. McKinney
Marcus Feuchtwanger
George B. Zahniser
George W. Hartman
John H. Preston
George
McFarland
David
Pyle
Joseph D. Clarke
Jas. A. George
Albert E. Yoho
Fortune Favored Fleeting Youths In Police Chase
Sergeant Patrick Farrell of the ideal police force chased two young mill workers who fled from an auto on Mill and Washington streets. He pursued them through Sycamore street and Apple alley as wagons blocked the lanes, finally maneuvering past the clutter with his 90 inches of girth to regain clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Farrell
Mill
Washington Streets
Pat
Bob Allen
Mill Street
Sycamore Street
Apple Alley
Farrell
New Wilmington Man Drugged Then Robbed
Greenville dispatch says John Dowler a stockman from New Wilmington Pa was assaulted and robbed of money and his gold watch and chain at an early hour Sunday morning. He was left unconscious in an alley and found later by police. Dowler, who arrived from the west, had a large sum of money on him some of which he left at his hotel. He says strangers gave him drugged whisky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
John Dowler
New Wilmington
Dowler
Fostano
Vilate
Nick Fostano
Frank Fostano
Nick
Andy Wachs
West Long Avenue
A. Pagli
Division
South
Jefferson Streets
Deskin
Boyd
McConahy
Augustine
Mercer Street
Knee Cap Broken by Kick of Horse
Daniel Floyd a meat dealer of 401 Pollock Avenue was kicked by a horse while removing a blanket in the stable. He sustained a broken knee cap and a crushed right knee. Dunn and Rice ambulance took him to the hospital.
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Daniel Floyd
Pollock Avenue
Dunn & Rice
Case of Fisher versus Pennsylvania Company Recalled
Alexander Fisher sues a Pittsburgh based firm for a $200 bill of goods shipped but never received. The defendant has resisted settlement for years and the case was called in court Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Fisher
Pennsylvania Company
Pittsburg
Fisher
City committee weighs cost limits on building changes
The committee recommends re racking vaults re shelving moving the lockup to the third story and relocating the council chamber while the city considers a new sewage disposal plant and recent street work. They deem it inadvisable to spend more than $5 000 on the property at this time.
Fiblea Standoff Ends With Shooting in Fifth Ward
Violent brawl between foreigners ends with Frank Fostano severely wounded and Antonio Vilate at large. Vilate fired at Fostano and Nick Fostano, then fled after discarding his revolver. Police swarmed Vilate’s home and searched for the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fostano
Antonio Vilate
Country Home Burns Near Shepherds Corners
Fire on a Saturday afternoon destroyed the home of O. C. Huffman near Shepherds Corners after starting from a defective flue. Huffman was in the kitchen when the blaze began. a bucket brigade formed by local farmers could not save the house, which burned to the ground. Most household goods were lost. insurance covered the loss.
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O. C. Huffman
Shepherds Corners
Huffman
Ellwood Girl Robbed of Package at Union Depot
Miss Mabel Hamilton aged 15 from Pleasant Hill near Ellwood City reported to police at noon that she was robbed of a package containing wearing apparel while waiting for a train at the Union Depot. Police are investigating the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Hamilton
Pleasant Hill
Ellwood City
Union Depot
John Kale Fined for Chasing Boarding Mistress with Knife
John Kale of Youngstown was fined $50 after chasing his boarding mistress with a large knife. The incident led to restitution demands and a court appearance, reflecting a violent domestic confrontation.
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John Kale
Youngstown
Retirement of Charles Greer Ends Local Tin Plate Era
Charles Greer retires as assistant district manager of American Tin Plate for New Castle and Sharon plants. He shifts to cement enterprise on Cascade avenue and joins his brother’s La Belle Steel interests in Steubenville. Out-of-town replacements take his place guiding the local clerical force in New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Greer
American Tin Plate Company
New Castle
Sharon
Monster Cement
Cascade Avenue
la Belle Steel Company
Steubenville
Greer
Pocketbook Find Clears Mrs Seitel at Alderman Court
Mary Seitel of Bessemer faced charges of larceny after John Simonde accused her of stealing a December pay envelope containing 47.86. Testimony showed she found a pocketbook in August with 27.18 inside and still held both items, leading to her discharge.
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Mary Seitel
Bessemer
Alderman Mayne
John Simonde
Mary
John
Fate of Ohio firm agents to be decided next week
The city suit against Lloyd Jamison and John Kellison, agents for Citizens Wholesale Supply of Columbus, for selling goods in violation of a city ordinance, will have a decision by Alderman Green on Tuesday next week after final arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Jamison
John Kellison
Citizens Wholesale Supply Company of
Columbus
Alderman Green
Woman Files Assault Charge in Volant Home Incident
Mrs Means of Volant accuses Henry Smith of assault and battery before Alderman Morrison yesterday. Smith allegedly struck her at her father's home. hearing scheduled later.
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Means
Volant
Henry Smith
Alderman Morrison
Smith
Youngstown man fined for bottle assault incident
Mike Wargo of Youngstown was fined heavily after hitting his friend with a beer bottle. He said he intended to strike another man but his friend's face blocked the blow.
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John Wawa
Mike Wargo
Youngstown
Father Arrives for Girard Youth's Tragic Death
The father of Andrew Chesley of Girard arrived from Deerfield Massachusetts to take charge of the body after the youth was found dead Saturday evening with a revolver nearby.
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Andrew Chesley
Girard
Deerfield
Mass
Madame Gould Seeks St Regis Move Amid Marriage Hope
New York March 321 Madame Annie Gould relocates from her sister Helen Gould’s Fifth Avenue residence with her three sons to St Regis apartments. She aims to wed Prince Helie De Lagran amid family opposition and potential legal action over inherited wealth. Authorities note a $12 million portion remains restricted by Jay Gould’s will and trusteeship.
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United Press
New York
Mme
Annie Gould
Fifth Avenue
Helen Gould
George Boniface
Jay
St. Regis
Goulds
Prince Helie DeLagan
Helle
Gould
Mme. Gould
Boni de Castellane
Boni
George Gould
Jay Gould
Prince
America
Morses
Amalgamated Iron and Steel Workers Convention Headed for Historic May
Indications point to the Amalgamated association of Iron, Steel and Tin workers holding its annual convention in Youngstown in May as potentially the most important in the group’s history. The meeting may mark the start of a new era and a shift from iron to steel focus. The union has long sought wage regulation across iron and steel trades, regardless of conditions.
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Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Youngstown
New Castle Receives 150 From Altoona For Burke
The New Castle baseball club has received its $150 from the Altoona club for the sale of Frank Burke. The former Nocks outfielder has already reported to Manager Farrell who is pleased with him and says he will be in faster company in a year or so. Farrell is glad to have secured a player of Burke's ability.
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New Castle Baseball Club
Altoona Club
Frank Burke
Nocks
Farrell
Burke
Ringling Brothers Circus to Show Here in Spring
An advance agent for Ringling Brothers circus visited this afternoon to arrange a spring appearance. He conferred with Mayor Hainer on license terms. The exact date for the circus in town has not yet been set.
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Ringling Brothers’ Circus
Hainer
Deaths in Hillsville and Mercer County Obituary Notes
Death notices list Susanna Groft 88 Mercer county John Barber 86 Plaingrove Margaret J Minteer 32 Ellwood George Wright 26 203 Pittsburg street Edna Bona Thompson 6 mos Dominick Luccisano 9 mos Hillsville Community figures referenced in regional death record notes.
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Susanna Groft
Mercer County
John Barber
Plaingrove
Margaret J. Minteer
Ellwood
George W. Wright
Pittsburg Street
Edna Bona Thompson
Dominick Luccisano
Trustee Upholds Individual Debts In McKee Notes Case
In a bankruptcy ruling today referee H M Underwood sustains trustee H Hice's view that two notes by George Mitchell held by John M McKee and M H McCoy are individual debts. The notes, totaling $5 750 and $5 500, were tied to the Mitchell purchase of the dry goods business from King and Sands. The trustee rejected claims these notes were firm obligations, upholding the individual debt status amid settlement with McKee and McCoy creditors.
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H. M. Underwood
H. Hice
George Mitchell
John M. McKee
M. H. McCoy
McKee and Mitchell
Knox, Long and Morehead
North Mill Street
H. M. McCoy
McKee
Seeee and McCoy
McCoy
Mitchell
King and Sands
Hice
Probable Murder at Slippery Rock Coal Mines
At Slippery Rock Sunday a fracas over beer at the Pedro home near the coal mines led to a fatal shooting. John Pedro is mortally wounded and hospitalized. the Italian known as Nick and two others fled after gunfire left Pedro with multiple wounds.
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Slippery Rock
Here
John Pedro
Mercer Hospital
Nick
Pedro
Roundtable of Western Pennsylvania Ohio Educators Set
Superintendents and principals from Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio plan a two day roundtable in the city on Friday April 17 and Saturday April 18. Three sessions are scheduled with times 2 30 pm 7 30 pm and 9 am. No formal program exists but members may bring any topic for discussion.
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Western
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Geneva College Students Strike After Suspensions
Three Geneva College students were suspended for causing a disturbance at a Grove City basketball game. In response part of the student body refused to attend classes. The faculty adopted a resolution suspending any student who voluntarily misses class for two weeks and requires readmission after proper acknowledgment.
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Beaver Falls
Geneva College
Grove City
Athlete David Elliott Stable After Stabbing
David Elliott remains in serious condition after being stabbed several times Saturday night with a slight improvement noted today. He is hospitalized as authorities investigate the attack and consider suspects.
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David Elliott
A. O. H. of Mahoning County Plans July Idora Park Gathering
The A. O. H. of Mahoning County announces a large gathering to be held at Idora Park in July, inviting members and supporters to attend the event.
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Mahoning County
Idora ‘Park
Cleveland Mystery: Teacher Couple Slain in Euclid Woods
Autopsies show Lena Ziechmann and Carl Bernthaler were killed by a third party, not by self harm. A 32 calibre revolver remains unfound as police probe the Euclid Heights crime scene and search nearby woods for the weapon.
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Cleveland
Lena Ziechmann
Carl Bernthaler
Clyde E. Ford
Ford
Euclid Heights
Jury Returns Verdict For Defendants in Robingson Case
The jury in the case of DC Robingson agent for Margaret Henry versus Edwin Cooper and Della Cooper returned a verdict in favor of the defendants after being called in court Monday afternoon.
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DC. Robingson
Margaret Henry
Edwin
Cooper
Della Cooper
O'Brien Held for Court on Horse Stealing Charge
Al derman Ranney held Mike O'Brien for court after Fred Gilmore charged him with stealing a horse. Gilmore testified O'Brien used the rig for a trip and later attempted to sell it while in jail.
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Mike O'Brien
Alderman Ranney
Fred Gilmore
O’brien
O'Brien
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Frank Fostani
No. 8
Division Street
Liberty
Raffallo Cialella
Jefferson Street
Paglia
Cialella
Baltimore and Ohio
John Phillips
Friendship Street
AM. Tin P, CO
Will
Brother
Father
Anna
DeSagan
Madame
Ringling Brothers Circus
M'Kee
McKee & Mitchel Dry Goods House
Underwood
Roundtable
Sions
Gram
Dave Elliott
Miss Ziechmann
Antonett
Garid
Laporte
Ind
Lena
Jernthaler
Charles W. Brown
Brown
Marshall Brockway
Welch
Wallace
Marshal Brockway
Brockway
Bernthaler
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