New Castle Police Department Reassigns Patrol Beats
Mayor Harry Lusk and Chief Joseph Gilmore restructure the entire force with 95 percent of patrols reassigned. Day and night shifts are adjusted to place Tom Spiers Horner and Lawrence Weddell among daylight officers, aiming to create a highly drilled department in this section of the country.
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New Castle
Harry Lusk
Joseph Gilmore
Lusk
Lawrence Wedaell
George Wyman
Tom Spiers
Horner
Pittsburg
Lawrence Weddell
Fred Schuler
Mercer
Jefferson
Charles Tidball
Mill
Tom McCarthy
Central
Hazleton Moore
Harry Nelson
Moravia Street
Ed Kelley
Harry Shaffer
Laughey MecConalty
South Mills Street
William Tyrill
Seventh Ward
Mont Richards
North Hill
Frank M. Jones
East Side
Gilmore
Judge Gray Quits Race Against Johnson and Bryan
Judge George Gray of Delaware declares he is out of politics and will stay out. The remark ends one of the strongest Democratic presidential possibilities as he attends the Western Association of Princeton clubs meeting in Pittsburg for a banquet at the Hotel Schenley.
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United Press
Pittsburg
George Gray
Delaware
Miller's Restaurant Opens Amid Public Praise
Dan Miller celebrates a noon Saturday opening at 19 East Washington Street, drawing praise as his dining room debuts as the city’s most up-to-date high class establishment. Patrons express appreciation for the new restaurant that follows a long established institution.
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Dan Miller
East Washington Street
Dan
Alma Lodge Initiates 14 for K of P in Ellwood City
Alma lodge 420 K of P begins initiation of a new class of 14 tonight, the second this season after a first class of 42. The lodge is among the district’s largest, with four nearby lodges lagging behind Alma in membership, which will push total membership past 300.
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Alma Lodge
K. of P
New Castle
Alma’s
Cyclone Bauer to Fight Ed Reilley at the Casino
Preparations are underway for a wrestling match on May 7 at the Casino rink featuring Cyclone Bauer from Chicago and local favorite Ed Reilley. Bauer is known for his strength and has wrestled Pittsburg clubs, while Reilley commands strong local support. Reilley contemplates future bouts with Demon Bartl as Bartl trains Tony Ross in New Castle.
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Cyclone Bauer
Ed Reilley
Casino Rink
Cyclone
Chicago
Pittsburg
Reilley
Bartl
Tony Ross
New Castle
The Danger Signal at Portersville Next Tuesday May 5
The Danger Signal staged by the Mask and Wig club of Zelienople benefits the firemen. The melodrama shows a young city couple with a blend of pathos and humor. Cast includes over 40 Harmony Zelienople residents and regional youths at the I O O F hall Portersville.
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Zeleinople
Firemens’ Fund
I. O. O. F. Hall
Portersville
Harmony
Zelienople
Roller Block Party to Return Tuesday Night
Manager Clarke repeats Saturday success with a Tuesday night block party at the rink. A half mile race pits Clyde Gelser against Ted Evans, with Joseph Rutter highlighted as last to leave the floor. A special prize of a pair of skates awaits the winner.
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Clarke
Clyde Gelser
Ted Evans
Joseph Rutter
Rock Point Tower Discontinued Prompting Operator Transfer
Carl Boyer, longtime Rock Point tower operator for the B&O, has been transferred to Schenley near Allegheny after Rock Point tower was discontinued due to service improvements. Boyer is a familiar local figure who has resided in town during his railroad career.
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Carl Boyer
Rock Point
Schenley
Allegheny
Boyer
High School Baseball Game Canceled Again by Wet Weather
For the third time this season the high school baseball team failed to play as Saturday's game with Washington Pa high school was canceled due to wet weather. The team continues daily practice and aims to perform well when they finally meet strong opponents.
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Washington, Pa
Local Social Roundup Highlights Visits in Zelienople and Pittsburg
Miss Zelia Rutter spent Sunday with friends in Zelienople. Attorney John H. Bittner was in Pittsburg today on business. H. D. Collingwood of Sixth street was in Pittsburg over Sunday. D. B. Turner, engineer at the Slippery Rock mines, has returned home after visiting his mother, Mrs. James Morgan, of Spring avenue.
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Zelia Rutter
Zelienople
John H. Bittner
Pittsburg
H. D. Collingwood
Sixth Street
D. B. Turner
Slippery Rock
James Morgan
Spring Avenue
Devlin Heirs Suit Against City May Be Heard This Month
The case of the Devlin heirs versus the city of New Castle over damages for property seized at the Pittsburg street bridge is likely to be heard later this month after a continuation from last week’s trial list. The city offered 11 000 while the heirs seek 20 000. The land belonged to the late William Devlin and is now owned by his widow Emma S Devlin and her sons William S and Pa ee.
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Devlin
City of
New Castle
Pittsburg Street
William Devlin
Emma 8S. Devlin
William
Pa Ee
Christians Should Push Not Be Palled Sermon Sparks Call to Active Duty
Rev A H Jordan new pastor at Central Christian church urged members to serve actively in church work. He challenged believers who think baptism alone saves and questioned why passively rest on saved status. He spoke during a morning sermon titled Why Are We Here? to a full congregation.
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Central Christian Church
A. H. Jordan
Jordan
Church For
Christ
Army of
United States
Martin Luther
Jesus Christ
Sermon Urges Duty and Purpose in Church Work
The Rev. Jordan urges church members to serve Christ by voluntary, disciplined effort. He compares duties to military duties, stresses self motivation, and calls for trained workers and lasting commitment to build the church, ending with an invitation for membership.
Wanted Clean Soft Cotton Rags at The News Office
Advertisement seeks clean soft cotton rags for the News office. Workers are asked to bring items to the newspaper facility at the indicated location.
Longer rests for B and C trainmen on new 16 hour law
Baltimore and Ohio officials say 21 crews will have longer rests at the far end of runs away from home under the new 16 hour limit. Few New Castle workers must relocate to Akron Chicago Junction or Youngstown. Officials hold meetings on the act as Lake Erie and main lines see shorter hours and railcar updates proceed across the system with new cars planned for Pennsylvania and New York Central lines.
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Baltimore and Ohio
New Castle
Akron Chicago Junction
Youngstown
Lake Erie
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Pittsburg
Erie railroad faces depot move over main street block
The Erie railroad warns it may move its Sharon depot nearly a mile away after Richwood notice about trains being on time sparked protests. Other updates include engineers taking vacations and a sick fireman returning to duty.
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Erie
Erie Railroad
Richwood
Sharon
Grave Joke On Sheriff's Lawn Stirs Town
A mound of earth resembling a fresh grave appeared before the sheriff’s office after sewer repairs. A prankster placed a headboard reading Tom Toele at the mound on Saturday morning, creating a scurrilous and curious scene for local readers.
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Thomas Davidson
West Side
Jack Eberle
First Ward
James McKissick
Robert Hanna
Fifth Ward
Cyrus Horner
Washington Street
Tom Augustine
South Jefferson Street
Lal
Judge Gray
Johnson
Bryan
Miller’s Restaurant
Ellwood City
Alma Lodge K. OF P
DR. Winter
Washington Streets
Mill Street
Rice’s
Rice's
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Johnston's
Ce Ave
Ellwood Personals
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Kenmar
Fair Grounds Land
Lawrence Savings & Trust Building
Moser
Mahoning County
Ashtabula
Mahoning Valley
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Coke Trade
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Herb McGoun
Connellsville
Engineer Smith
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