Railroad Ball Team Wins Attention In Local Circles
Railroad workers in New Castle and Youngstown show interest as Ben McKeage, a Lake Erie signal maintainer, stars for the Nocks team under Pete Porter. The piece notes Hepburn act quarrying railroad business and hints at upcoming office employee games and personnel movements among lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben McKeage
Lake Erie
Pete Porter
McKeage
Pittsburg
New Castle
Pennsylvania
Youngstown
Dispatchers
H. E. Wolcott
Shah of Persia Sends Acrobats to Ringling Brothers Show
The shah of Persia releases the Mirza Golem family for Ringling Brothers first U S tour. Envoy at Constantinople and Teheran arrange release. Other acts include Patty Brothers Marrello-Marnitz Belfords Marguerite and Hanley and Saint Leons Carnellos Balliots. New Newcastle May 12 parade setup noted.
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Persia
Ringling Brothers
Mirza Golem
Constantinople
Teheran
America
Europe
Belfords
Australia
Marguerite and
Hanley
Germany
Burgeos
Clara
France
St. Leons
Carnellos
Spain
Balliots
New Castle
County Superintendent Gilmore Reelected Amid Widespread Applause
County Superintendent W Lee Gilmore won re election for a three year term at 1500 dollars per year after a convention vote. Directors from many townships offered congratulations as he thanked supporters and pledged continued service in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lee Gilmore
Gilmore
Lee
Teddy
R. R. Liebendorfer
John Syling
M. W
Young
Big Beaver
C. W. Houk
W. T. Jenkins
J. Watt Davidson
R. D. Dawson
F. J. Wells
Little Beaver
O. S. Riddle
J. H. Russell
J. W. Fox
W. A. Kennedy
A. Madden
Marion Riddle
North Beaver
J. W. Thompson
Evangelist Sunday Draws Big Crowd in Sharon Revival
New Wilmington residents show strong interest in Evangelist Sunday services in Sharon with plans for a special train from Sharpsville. The week includes multiple events at local colleges, athletic field meets, commencements, recitals, and a new Cement Block company opening on North Market Street.
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New Wilmington
Sharon
Sharpsville
Randall
Holead
Pittsburg
Cement Block Company
S. W. Hawthorn
North Market Street
The Cascade Vaudeville Troupe Attracts Stagegoers
A clever vaudeville bill at the Cascade features New ton and Devo in a juggling and hoop act. Miss Collis Le Page presents English male impersonations in character sketches. Gilson and Countess perform a singing and talking sketch. Clarice Templeton is celebrated for her vocal return. The Musical Harringtons offer refined musical numbers. Midweek program change occurs at tomorrow matinee with a strong lineup.
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Newton
Devo
Collis le Page
Gilson
Countess
Clarice Templeton
Harringtons
Hadley Moving Pictures on Friday at the Opera House
Hadley Moving Pictures returns with a new program featuring French comic films, grand scenery, and diverse vignettes. The show, praised in eastern cities, attracts a loyal local audience and aims to exceed prior engagements. Shows at the opera house Friday afternoon and evening, May 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadley
Opera House
Penfield Elected as Superintendent of Butler County Schools
Prof. R. S. Penfield was unanimously re-elected superintendent of Butler County schools by the directors yesterday. His salary is set at 1800 dollars annually, 300 more than Lawrence county pay. Only two applicants competed, Penfield receiving 255 votes to 37 for F A McClung.
213 Tin Mills Now In Active Operation
The 11-inch mill at McKeesport and the 10-inch Labraton plant have started, bringing the American Sheet and Tin Plate company to 213 mills in operation. The company now runs at high tension with most mills active.
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United States Works
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
McKeesport
Illnesses Reach Several Residents on Butler and Nearby Streets
Friends report Miss Kate Mershimer of Butler avenue is homebound by illness while Mrs. Robert Clark on the same street is also ill though not seriously. A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Barber of Jefferson street is gravely ill with typhoid fever after 48 days. Mrs. William Trick of Long avenue is housebound. Miss Thelma Pankratz of South Mill street is quite ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Mershimer
Butler Avenue
Robert Clark
George Barber
Jefferson Street
William Trick
Long Avenue
Thelma Pankratz
South Mill Street
Davis visits Youngstown as union ally from Granite City
W. H. Davis, a South Mill street shoe merchant and former mill worker, traveled to Youngstown yesterday to meet delegates at the Amalgamated convention. A staunch union man with an A. A. card, he recently left mill employment and formerly held a responsible mill position in Granite City Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Davis
South Mill Street
Youngstown
Mr. Davis
Granite City
Ill
New Pastor A H Jordan Relocates To Central Christian
Rev A H Jordan and his wife move from Sistersville to occupy the Mill Street residence near Phillips as the new pastor of Central Christian Church on Long Avenue.
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A. H. Jordan
Central Christian Church
Long Avenue
Sistersville
Mrs. Jordan
Mill Street
Phillips
Visiting His Wife in City Fare
Harry Fahr former Fifth ward resident now of Sunbury is in the city visiting his wife who is visiting her parents F. Buser and wife of Long Avenue. He expects to stay several days.
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Harry Fahr
Fifth Ward
Sunbury
F. Buser
Long Avenue
Mr. Fahr
Amalgamated Convention Draws Fifth Ward Workers
Tin workers and other residents of the Fifth ward show strong interest in the large Amalgamated convention now underway. The gathering prompts local discussion and expectations for action among trades unions and allies.
Convention Watch Affects Tin Workers In Fifth Ward
At Youngstown observers eye the convention outcome on tin workers with keen interest in the Fifth ward as tensions and discussions unfold locally.
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Youngstown
Fifth Ward
Lost a Horse
Frank Gaston a South Mill street grocer reports losing a horse by death after a prolonged illness. The animal was euthanized to end its suffering.
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Frank Gaston
South Mill Street
Ill Horse Taken To Hospital For Lung Trouble
George Barker of South Jefferson street reported a horse seriously ill. The animal was found in need of treatment and was taken to the horse hospital for care. It is suffering from lung trouble.
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George Barker
South
Jefferson Street
Horse Hospital
Mrs Haid and Daughter Visit in Youngstown
Mrs E J Haid and her daughter Lillian of Youngstown have concluded a visit with Mrs Haid's sister Mrs Thomas, recording a family reunion in the local social notes.
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E. J. Haid
Lillian
Youngstown
Reynolds Street Resident Returns Home After Pleasant Visit
W Johns of Reynolds Street returned home after a visit described as most pleasant during her stay.
Labor Day Services Planned by Fifth Ward Churches
Most churches in the Fifth ward will hold special Sunday night services and sermons to engage mill workers. The effort targets mill laborers as regular attendees, with many expected to attend their own congregations.
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Fifth Ward
James Lotus and wife visit Butler to see friends
Mr James Lotus and his wife of Long Avenue have traveled to Butler for several days to visit friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lotus
Long Avenue
Butler
Meat man J. W. Huber visits Eastbrook on business
J. W. Huber, known as the South Mill street meat man, stopped in Eastbrook Tuesday afternoon for business purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Huber
South Mill Street
Eastbrook
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Lancaster Avenue
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Cascade Vaudeville
Penfield
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Samuel Foltz
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First National Bank
U. S. Treas. Cash and Exchange
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Herb McGoun
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