Arrested woman thought to be Belle Gunness still at large
Franklin Pennsylvania May 9 United Press reports Mrs F B Herron jailed in Syracuse on suspicion of being Mrs Belle Gunness, the Laporte arch murderess, later exonerated. Police admit they erred, Herron may travel to New York with her mother. In Laporte Indiana Dr Long declares burnt torso not Gunness, noting manicured nails and lighter stature.
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United Press
Franklin
F. B. Heeron
Syracuse
N. Y
Belle Gunners
Lucy Burton
Heeron
South
Belle Gunness
Harry H. Long
Laporte
House of Horrors
Ketchel Favored in Tonight's San Francisco Bout
Stanley Ketchel is the favorite in the betting for the fight with Jack Sullivan set for this afternoon at the Mission street arena in San Francisco. The bout is expected to last the full 85 rounds and both fighters are reported in splendid condition. Ketchel faces his toughest challenge yet against a opponent with superior punch and ring knowledge.
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United Press
San Francisco
Stanley Cell
Aif
Betwen Him
Jack
Gardner to Arrive Monday for New Castle Bout
George Gardner expected to arrive in New Castle Monday to train for the bout with Tony Ross. Manager Dime sent Gardner his ticket this morning and it should reach him by Sunday. Gardner will leave at once for the city to complete training.
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George Gardner
Tony Ross
New Castle
Dime
Gardner
Mothers Day Observance Encourages Carnations
Tomorrow brings Mothers Day as a simple sentiment that one can honor his mother and all women by wearing a white carnation. The item notes many days are observed by Americans but praises this tribute to mothers.
House Ransacked on Boyles Avenue
At noon today the residence of William McBride 163 Boyles avenue was found ransacked while he was away Chief Gilmore and Sergeant Farrell investigated the scene The mess covered every room and a quantity of silverware and valuables are believed stolen Mrs McBride’s illness kept him in Alabama and the missing items will be identified on his return The son staying with relatives discovered the loot
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William McBride
Boyles Avenue
McBride
Gilmore
Farrell
Alabama
Six Drown in Launch at E Liverpool
A launch on the river at East Liverpool sinks with six drowned. Three people escape by swimming or grabbing debris as a fleet of coal boats passes nearby. Rescue efforts continue but the incident highlights dangerous river conditions and demands for safety measures.
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E. Liverpool
Anarchist Opposition to Militia District
Local opposition factions clash over district control as anarchist groups contest militia influence amid rising tensions. Community leaders urge restraint while authorities monitor demonstrations and potential legal actions.
Engine of gasoline yacht goes wrong near Ohio river
In East Liverpool Ohio on May 9 six young men drowned when a gasoline yacht became disabled and was swept under a fleet of empty coal boats. Three escaped. All nine were from East Liverpool and the craft was carried to Babb's island by swift currents.
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Craft
United Press
East Liverpool
State Line
Here
Thomas Nagle
Frank Johnson
Donald Mundy
Jesse Carson
James Dawson
Carson Finch
Liverpool
Chester Tin Mill
Babb’s Island
Ohio border unrest as Troop A patrols river towns
Panic grips farmers and citizens as Ohio militia patrols the Ohio river to deter Kentucky Night Riders. Sheriff predicts barn burnings while locals fear violence and ambushes as hoots greet soldiers in Manchester. Officials urge calm as tensions rise across Brown and Adams counties and echoes of Morgan’s raid resurface.
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United Press
Manchester
Cleveland
Ohio
Ohio River
Kentucky
Paul
Knox
Darnell
Brown
Adams
Morgan
Seventh Infantry
Ex-Sheriff Ayers Explores Pineapple Industry in Porto Rico
Edwin L. Ayers former Pulaski sheriff returned from Porto Rico with a deep tan and added weight. He worked with Bert Stevenson on Standard Fruit Company's 25 acre pineapple project, praising the climate, rainfall, and cheap labor. Ayers expects 14 months to market for the 25 acres, notes rising land prices, and says Stevenson plans to stay in Porto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin L. Ayers
Pulaski
Porto Rico
Mr. Ayers
Bert Stevenson
Standard Fruit Company
New Castle
Disorderly Characters Sent Abroad
William Henry of Philadelphia faced Mayor Lusk on suspicion charges after seeking lodging in the city hall. Henry was jailed briefly. Alexander Curry Dennis Hagen and Clark Myers were arrested in Seventh ward for disorderly conduct amid disturbances in Mahoningtown. Curry received 10 days in jail while Hagen and Myers were ordered to leave town. John James of Youngstown was ordered to return home after a suspicion arrest. Harry Jones of Harrisburg was released on condition of immediate departure from Lawrence County. Geo Gienn was fined $10 for disorderly conduct by Mayor Lusk.
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William Henry
Philadelphia
Lusk
Henry
City Hall
Alexander Curry
Dennis Hagen
Clark Myers
Kelley
Mahoningtown
Curry
John James
Youngstown
Harry Jones
Harrisburg
Dauphin County
Lawrence County
Geo. Gienn
Ernest Mornes Returns Home After Shooting
Ernest Mornes, the boy shot weeks ago by Fred Kerr, was taken home Saturday afternoon after an operation days earlier. He shows little improvement and no hope is held out for eventual recovery.
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Ernest Mornes
Fred Kerr
Labor Day Observances Advised by City Churches
Sunday marks a memorial Labor Day for the American Federation of Labor with church services citywide inviting workers. Rev. A B McCormick of Central Presbyterian will deliver a special labor sermon at 7 30 p m, with many churches scheduling similar sermons either morning or evening services.
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American Federation of Labor
A. B. McCormick
Central Presbyterian Church
Mulholland to Begin Highland Presbyterian Pastorate
Rev. Mulholland accepts call from Highland United Presbyterian church. He arrives next Friday and preaches his first sermon May 17. His Princeton Seminary graduation occurred Tuesday. Ordination and installation by Beaver Valley presbytery planned for June 30 at the Highland church.
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Mulholland
Highland United Presbyterian Church
Princeton Theological Seminary
Beaver Valley Presbytery
Highland Church
President Sanderson Seriously Ill
R N Sanderson president of the Mahoning and Shenango Valley Railway and Light Company was taken to his New York home Friday and remains seriously ill. No further steps will be taken in settling Youngstown street car and street lighting questions until his recovery.
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RE. N. Sanderson
Mahoning & Shenango Valley Railway and Light Company
New York
Youngstown
Niles Board Seeks Mayor Probe of Barn Dance
The board of public safety in Niles asks the mayor to investigate a popular barn dance due to safety concerns on the second and third floors.
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Board of Public Safety of
Niles
Grand Officer Visitation to Fidelis Lodge in Lawrence County
George W. Allen grand chancellor of Pennsylvania Knights of Pythias visited Fidelis lodge in Clendenin block Friday evening. Ellwood City lodge 75 strong with their third rank team initiated members. About 225 lodge members attended. lunch and social time followed.
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George W. Allen
Pittsburg
State of Pennsylvania
Knights of Pythias
Fidelis Lodge
Lawrence County
Fidelis
Grand Lodge
Ellwood
W. H. Falls
Allen
Ellwood City
Hartman Fined Five Dollars for Cruelty to Horse
George Hartman pleaded guilty to cruelty to a horse that wandered into a ditch on Croton avenue while in his care. Humane Agent Haus presented proof at a hearing before Alderman Mayne. Hartman paid a five dollar fine plus costs.
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George Hartman
Croton Avenue
Mayne
Humane Agent
Haus
George
Special Sermon for Knights of Pythias Planned
Crayton S. Brooks pastor of the First Christian church will give a special sermon Sunday night for the Knights of Pythias. The Uniform Rank will attend en masse and all Knights of Pythias are invited. Seats are reserved for members.
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Crayton S. Brooks
First Christian Church
Knights of Pythias
Stevenson Named Chairman of County Republican Committee
W. W. Stevenson, previously secretary of the county committee, was elected chairman at a New Castle meeting Saturday afternoon. About 40 committee members attended as two candidates contended for the post. A rising vote was held.
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W. W. Stevenson
Republican County Committee
New Castle
County Committee Meeting Notes and Officer Elections
The article records a Republican county committee meeting where 33 were present as a call for Stevenson’s support was made and only one supported the name of F. E. Poister of Ellwood City. Several attendees abstained. The committee reported expenses for the past year totaling $1 with a balance of $11.11 at the last meeting and $10 on hand now. No audit was deemed necessary. H. FE. Martin selected as secretary with 27 votes and S. J. Callahan elected treasurer.
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Stevenson
F. E. Poister
Ellwood City
Republican County Committee
McElwee
H. FE. Martin
S. J. Callahan
Still Striving for Agreement at Cleveland
Street railway workers and Municipal Traction President DuPont meet in Cleveland to push terms for arbitration. A break yesterday prompted renewed pressure from business interests, with Mayor Johnson and DuPont hoping the union will approve a new agreement to replace earlier pacts. If no progress, a union meeting could vote to strike or reorganize its executive committee and resume talks.
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United Press
Cleveland, CO
Street Railway Men’s Union
DuPont
Municipal Traction Company
Johnson
Cleveland Electric and Municipal Traction Company
Gotch Defeats Lundin In Handicap Match For Scarred Title
Frank Gotch world champion wrestler defeats Hjalmar Lundin Swedish champion in Kansas City in a handicap bout. Lundin unable to continue after two throws due to ankle injury, despite plans to throw Lundin three times within an hour.
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Kansas City
Frank Gotch
Hjalmar Lundin
Sweden
Gotch
Lundin
Socialist convention to debate prohibition plank
Chicago May 9. For the first time the Socialist party plans to record a prohibition stance. Minneapolis and Michigan delegates push for a prohibition or modified temperance plank. The coming convention will also focus on the injunction issue as Taft is a likely candidate. The new national executive committee includes Barnes Berger Simons Hilquit Work Floaten Thompson and Phelps Stokes.
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United Press
Chicago
Socialist Party
United States
National
Minneapolis
Michigan
North Dakota
J. Mahlen Barnes
Philadelphia
Victor Berger
Milwaukee
A. M. Simons
Morris Hilquit
New York
John M. Work
Iowa
A. H. Floaten
Colorado
Carl D. Thompson
Wisconsin
J. G. Phelps Stokes
William H. Taft
Examinations At High School Today
Nearly ten teachers or aspiring instructors sat for tests prepared by City Superintendent T. A. Kimes at the high school building Saturday morning. Two rooms were filled as exams ran from 8 30 to 12. The teachers committee on permanent certificates also held state certificate exams. More sessions are planned for next Saturday morning May 16.
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T. A. Kimes
Carrie Jeffrey
E. Crawford
C. C. Crawford
Ellwood
Y M C A Secretaries Plan Lowellville Evangelistic Service
Secretaries George E. Burgess and R. R. Potter of the Y M C A will travel to Lowellville Ohio Sunday evening to conduct a union evangelistic service at the Presbyterian church bringing together all local churches for the event.
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George E. Burgess
R. R. Potter
Lowellville, O
Presbyterian Church
Fraternnal Affection Of Faculty Members At Westminster College
Westminster College faculty romance stirs student interest as couples face public reactions and pranks. A sign on a chapel bulletin board seeks a house for a young married couple and wedding cards with the names Dr A G Howard and Miss Moorehouse appear at a campus event. Dr Howard teaches biology and Miss Moorehouse serves as assistant dean of women.
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Westminster College
Dr. Howard
A. G. Howard
Miss Moorehouse
Howard
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Ketchell
Will McBride
Ern
Ohio Tobacco
The
Harris
Edwin Ayers
Island
Ayers
Bob Evans
Washington
Robley D. Evans
Atlantic
Navy Department
Evans
Fidelis Hall
Hartman
Pythias
Lawrence County Republican Committee
Taft
Natn’s Committee
Lowellville
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