Biddle brothers shot in locality of convict capture
A long account recalls the 1902 Biddle brothers Jack and Ed shot near Butler while escaping. recaps their 1902 capture, trials, and hanging. It notes the 1904 Kahny residence entry, officer death, and the 1902 pursuit with Kate Soffel aiding the escape. Monday March 30 the current capture occurred by State Police using an auto, with evidence including a prison tool and directions to New Castle. The stolen car came from Ellwood City.
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Later
Biddle Brothers
Jack
Mt. Vieasant
Butter
Thomas H. Kahny
Mt. Washufton
Wargiara
Mr. Kahny
Willet
Witzgerald
Elddies
Kate Soffel
Western Penitentiary
Butler
Toledo
Charles “Buck
Pittsburgh
Pal
Biddie
New Castle
Howard P. Nagle
Ellwood City
Pastor declares liquor interests behind transfer in Rhode Island
Rev Kenneth Smith says liquor and gambling interests forced him from his Rhode Island pulpit and state. He reports he will transfer from his church in St Greenwich to Taunton, Massachusetts, after a district conference decision. He fought vice from the pulpit and from politics, claims authorities backed by rum runners pressured him out.
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ST Greenwich
R. 1
Rhode Island
Kenneth Smith
New England Southern Methodist Episcopal Conference
Central Methodist Church
Tauton
Marr
Ohio
Mr. Smith
Taunton
Three Counties In State Ask Change In Telephone Lines
Three Pennsylvania counties Borks Lancaster and Chester seek to end duplicate telephone property and service. Bell Telephone Co of Pennsylvania Enterprise Telephone and Telegraph Co request Inter Commerce Commission approval to exchange certain properties after the Pennsylvania Public Service Commission already endorsed the plan. The era has advanced beyond dread except among civilized Christian people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Borks
Lancaster
Chester Counties
Pennsylvania
Bell, Telephone Co
Enterprise Telephone and Teleaon Company
Interto Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania Public Service Commission
Life of Mrs Hollister Lifted by Vegetable Compound
Wyandotte Michigan woman recounts months of illness after childbirth with right side pain and fatigue. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief and recovery. Doctor endorsed it as safe, and she now recommends the remedy and keeps a bottle on hand.
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Mrs. Hollister
Lydia E.pinkham
Wyandotte
Michigan
Hailways
Lydia E. Pinkham
Hesxry Roevister
K.F.D
Weandotte
Mich
Power survey board classifies bills on power in Harrisburg
Harrisburg March 31 the giant power survey board classified all bills at a hearing of the manufactures committee. The aim is to unify electric service across the state and standardize energy distribution. Supporters urge continuation of the board with its investigative powers, saying it imposes no burdens on the company and notes several bills favor mergers of hydro and steam outfits, creation of giant power companies, land purchases for transmission lines, use of rights of way, and state subsidies for rural lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Harrisburg
Giant Power
Giant Power Survey Board
Committee On Manufactures
Giant Power Board
Becay
Winners Named In Grove City Chick Hatching Contest
Winners of the Grove City National Bank prize for highest hatch percentage at the community creamery were announced. February winner was John Rulfone of Jackson Centre and March winner was R W White of near Mercer. A rooster worth 25 dollars will be awarded. About 40 000 eggs will be hatched through May as part of the season.
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Grove City
Grove City National Bank
John Rulfone
Jackson Centre
R. W. White
Near Mercer
Slippery Rock Building Starts as Five Homes Planned
Slippery Mock Pa March 81 Building activity began last week with preliminary work on five new buildings. Miles Hilliad of Forestville holds the contracts for two houses for Mrs T C Williams and Prof Clyde H Lady. Hallia McCandless contracted for Hugh Bard and Benjamin Pearson residences. Joseph Bar iron and Cecil Kelly began excavation for an office building opposite the town park owned by Mr Barron. Dr C S Schrubb will occupy the office upon completion. John Bingham to excavate first two residences and Joe Hockenberry to excavate second two. Israel Badger to do masonry.
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Slippery Mock
Miles Hilliad
Forestville
T. C. Williams
Clyde H. Lady
Hallia McCandless
Hugh Bard
Benjamin Pearson
Joseph Bariron
Cecil Kelly
Barron
C. S. Schrubb
John Bingham
Joe Hockenberry
Israel Badger
Haugen Condition Still Unchanged
Washington dispatch reports Representative Gilbert C. Haugen Republican of Iowa and chairman of the House Agricultural Committee remains in emergency hospital with bladder trouble. Doctors say he had a fairly good night and his condition is unchanged after more than a week.
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International News Service
Washington
Gilbert C. Haugen
Iowa
House Agricultural Committee
Ila
Cascade Park Opens May 16 With New Rides and Picnics
Cascade Park will open formally May 16, Park Manager Don McKibben said, booking thirty picnics. Ed Lally's ten piece orchestra will be engaged for the season. Two colored picnics are planned for July 23 and August 15. New attractions include Niagara Whirl and Whip, with only three Niagara Whirls existing. Park buildings will be repainted white and gray. flowers will be transplanted. The restaurant is being remodeled to add a private dining room for parties.
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Cascade Park
Don McKibben
Seu
Tri-Atate
Ed. Lally
Orchestrra
Mc. Kibben
Mel Kibben
Park Lara
William Glenn
Democrats Win City Election in Iowa City Victory
Returns show a complete victory for the Democratic candidate J. J. Carroll over incumbent Mayor Emma J. Harvat in Iowa City with Carroll winning 2876 to 2751 votes, a margin of 125. The piece notes new concessions and mentions McKibben now booking attractions.
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Iowa City
Building Permits and Names in Farage Area
Listed building permits for BH E Wilson 408 West Cherry Farage Callahan 710 Young Farage A Clavelli 19 West Reynolds garame Vasil Ginsak 1313 Howard Way pantry Tony Cochran 709 West State retreat coop Edward Bucel 612 Fairview avenue frame addition John Gartner 415 Denver avenue porch Notable remark references Mrs WH G Wells wife of English author with appreciation for her literary support.
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BH. E. Wilson
West Cherry Street
Farage
Callahan
Young Street
A. Clavelli
West Reynolds Street
Garame
Vasil Ginsak
Howard Way
Tony Cochran
West State Retreat
Edward Bucel
Fairview Av ‘Enue
John Gartner
Denver Avenue
Porch
Objection to Stadium Wall Delays New Castle Permit
City of New Castle will not issue a permit to the school board for stadium wall construction unless built within a 25 foot building line. Council warned lines staked extend only to the line and property owners along Ru Shane Allen to Tullon and Allon between Superior and Division oppose walls two feet beyond their lots. Ben Franklin Junior High shop sits on the 25 foot limit. no action until permit issue resolved. Councilman quoted the need to address the problem with the school board. solicitor White said remedy possible.
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City of
New Castle
Schoo Board
Shane
Allen
Tullon
Allon Street
Superior
Division
Ben Franklin
Jailed for Alleged Attack on a Girl
Jaimesé Ouclidone also known as James Archla was arrested by Constable A Sharp Lese for an alleged attack on a girl according to police records.
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Jaimesé Ouclidone
James Archla
A. Sharp Lese
Last night arrest after ae vaulting a $1 year old case
A suspect was brought before Alderman Green after a vaulting incident at a local vaulting site. Unable to post $2,000 bail, the individual was committed to the county jail to await a Friday hearing.
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Rolie
Miss Broadhead Elected President of Farther Lights
Miss Leona Broadhead was elected president of the Farther Lights Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church at the annual dinner and officer election. Other officers named were Mrs. William Cools as first vice president, Mrs. June Paaison as second vice president, Miss Verlee Armstrong as secretary, and Mrs. Florence Teesa as treasurer. The society reported giving $180 to missionary work during the year. An elaborate chicken dinner was served for 30 cents per plate, with eighteen covers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Broadhead
Farther Lights
Wirst
Togin
Paroled Prisoner From Allegheny Workhouse
Sheriff William G. Andrews oversaw the release of Mike Covélla from the Allegheny county workhouse today. Covélla has been paroled after serving about eight months of a one year term for an liquor charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Andrews
Allegheny County
Mike Covélla
Corolla
Public park clash over Mahoningtown children playground
Mahoningtown residents and Councilman Davie clash over using the public park as a playground. Some protest noise and danger from traffic, while others cite the donor’s intent and seek a safer play area. Davies seeks another site as residents push to preserve park use for play.
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Mahoningtown
Davie Last Yverrte
Davies
Tadas
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Biddle
Vice
Survey Board
Slippery Rock
Haugen
W. J. Offutt Company
Thannett
TMI
Armour’s Big
W.j.offutt CO
Armour’s
Seaces
Sebee
Armour
Lally
McKibben
WH. G. Wells
G Herdelf
Wells Bag
Broadhead
Sweden
Columbia Guaranteed
Columbia Guaranteed Oil
Lawrence Furniture Store
W. Long Avenue
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