New Castle Wins New Steel Venture With Sherardizing
New Castle poised for a major industry with C J Kirk securing American rights to a new Sherardizing process that prevents rust. The United States Dry Galvanizing Co is incorporated in New Jersey with 450000 capital and officers C J Kirk W C Robinson and H H Robinson.
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New Castle
C. J. Kirk
United States Dry Galvanizing Company
New Jersey
Cc. J. Kirk
W. C. Robinson
Pittsburg
H. H. Robinson
New Corporation
Knox, Long and Moorehead
United States
Mr. Kirk
Pressure Tests Show Low Water Pressure in Highland District
Fire Chief Frank Connery conducted tests on Highland district water pressure. A single hose reached 65 feet, two hoses 29 feet, and streams barely reached second story heights with an estimated 44 pounds of pressure. A second test at 1 pm will use 12 streams to gauge available pressure in a serious fire.
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Highland District
Frank Connery
Highland
Hazelcroft Avenues
Connery
Iet Connery
Midshipman Lucas Drowned While Canoeing at Annapolis
United Press reports the funeral plans for Arthur L. Lucas, senior class honor man at the Naval Academy, drowned while canoeing in the harbor. His body was recovered an hour after the accident. Cary Hibbard, with him, was rescued in an exhausted condition. Lucas, 20, would have graduated next month among about ten dozen in his class. A rescue boat was within ten feet of the overturned canoe.
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United Press
Annapolis
Arthur L. Lucas
Cleveland
Cary Hibbard
Lucas
Gas rate hike eyed by Youngstown council
The Mahoning Gas Fuel Co. pledges a $1,000,000 gas line project if the city approves an ordinance raising natural gas price from 27 to 30 cents per thousand. The council plans to vote at tonight’s meeting.
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Youngstown
Mahoning Gas Fuel Company
West Virginia
Allegheny National Bank Closed by Comptroller
The Allegheny National Bank in Pittsburg was closed by order of the comptroller of the currency and Robert Lyons, a national bank examiner, named receiver. Speculation centers on cashier William Montgomery, suspected of lootings totaling 1.3 million dollars, as the reason for the shutdown.
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Allegheny National Bank
United Press
Washington
Pittsburg
Robert Lyons
National Bank Examiner
William Montgomery
State
Heir Seeks Executors’ Accounting in Reno Case
Imogene Houk, heir under Samuel P. Reno, petitions for citation against executors Ulysses S. Reno and Norman F. Reno to file an account. She alleges misrepresentations to obtain a $200 note in full and says appraisement of personal property was never made. Citation also sought for Elizabeth Grigsby as executrix. Proceedings noted by Western Star lodge.
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I. Imogene Houk
Samuel P. Reno
Shenango Township
Ulysses Samuel Reno
Norman F. Reno
Office of Register and
Eakin
Elizabeth Grigsby
H. W. Grigsby
Western Star Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Ida Harris
Samuel Carbaugh
Porter
Hazel J. Carbaugh
Store Robbery Report From Mahoningtown
Burglars entered the J. I. Agan store on Ashland Avenue Seventh Ward by forcing a rear window last night and stole shoes trousers groceries and other items. Loss estimated at least 100 dollars as Mr Agan completes the inventory.
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J. I. Agan
Ashland Avenue
Seventh Ward
Agan
Aiken Fainted in Park Pharmacy
Thomas W. Aiken of Slipperyrock township was taken seriously ill in the Park Pharmacy at noon today and remained in a critical state for a time before recovering enough to return home later in the afternoon.
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Thomas W. Aiken
Slipperyrock Township
Park
Memorial Day Observances Set for New Castle Volunteers
Memorial day activities unfold in New Castle with G A R and Sons of Veterans services at Central Presbyterian on May 24 led by Rev A R McCormick. Details include graveside decorating May 30 and a 2 PM Coliseum memorial, followed by a parade to Greenwood cemetery led by Clyde Gibson Esq. and commander R G Porter lists school helpers for May 22.
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New Castle
G. A. R. and Sons of Veterans
Central Presbyterian Church
A. R. McCormick
Grenwood
Coliseum
South Mill Street
Cl. de Gibson
Greenwood Cemetery
R. G. Porter
James A. Gardner
Croton Avenue
J. A. McMillin
Pittsburg
J. S. DuShane
Robert Morris
East Street
J. M. Martin
Highland Avenue
Col
Oscar L. Jackson
Jefferson Street
R. P. Pomeroy
Pearson Street
Rev. C. W. Foulke
West Side
W. T. Dougherty
Home Street
Aaron L. Hazen
Lincoln and Garfield
Polish church marks 117th anniversary of Polish constitution
Members of St Marys Polish church led by Rev Father Andrzejewski celebrated the 117th anniversary of Poland's constitution with a procession from the Oakland church to the opera house. Speakers included Dr T Starzynski Pittsburg A Zarzytek German Savings and Deposit Bank Pittsburg A Laski New Castle and S Pawlaski. The program continued from 230 to 500 pm with songs and declamations by the choir and children.
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St. Mary’s
Father Andrzejewski
Poland
Knights of St
T. Starzynski
Pittsburg
A. Zarzytek
German Savings and Deposit Bank of
A. Laski
New Castle
S. Pawlaski
Disappearance of W L Gorley Mystifies Erie County
Dr E E Bittles investigates the mysterious vanishing of W L Gorley, a wealthy Waterford commission merchant who often banked in Erie. Last seen Friday afternoon near Waterford after stating he would return home, with fears of foul play and follow‑up searches by Erie authorities.
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E. E. Bittles
Waterford
Erie County
W. L. Gorley
Mr. Gorley
Erie
Eric
Bittles
Gorley
Erie Bank
Man Arrested in Dynamite Theft Ring
Joe Munnell was arrested at Hillsville by Nick Cierelia on larceny charges before Alderman Ranney. Police say he stole dynamite from Dupont Powder, selling it locally to Italians. 36 sticks were disposed of to one man last Saturday. Det Logan deputized Cierelia to make the arrest. Munnell, unable to post $800 bail, was jailed for hearing. About $300 worth of dynamite and explosives were reportedly stolen.
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Joe Munnell
Hillsville
Nick Cierelia
Ranney
Logan
Munnell
Dupont Powder Company
Cietelia
Clevelia
Plan to Regulate Marriage of Consumptive People
Dr James C Wilson urged prohibiting tuberculosis patients from marrying at a Philadelphia medical inspectors meeting. He argued such couples should not bear children, suggesting laws to restrict marriages for tainted or inheritable diseases. He cited Indiana's law restricting licenses for those with scrofulous taint or hereditary tuberculosis and insanity.
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Philadephia
James C. Wilson
Indiana
Death Record Mrs. Joseph B. White and George Gierlach
Death notice for Mrs. Joseph B. White aged 54 of 9 La throp street and George Gierlach aged 48 of rear 117 Oakland avenue listed with their ages and residences.
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Joseph B. White
Lathrop Street
George Gierlach
Oakland Avenue
Arbiters Confer Over Cleveland Car Strike
Cleveland streetcar strike enters third day as traffic resumes citywide. Police constrain violence while Mayor Johnson and DuPont of Municipal Traction firm weigh arbitration and a return to orderly negotiations. State arbitrators press for peace talks amid mixed union responses.
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Cleveland
United Press
Cleveland, CO
Kohler
DuPont
Municipal Traction Company
Bishop
Owen
Munipal Traction Company
Tom L. Johnson
Mahon
The
International Union
Johnson
Henry Meyers
Euclid Avenue
Myers
Meyers
St. Clair Borne
State Board of Arbitration
International Street Railwaymen’s Union
International
Congressmen Afraid to Adjourn Amid Veto Threats
Washington May 18 Congress members fear adjourning because of the presidents threat not to sign the public buildings and grounds bill. If vetoed outright an effort will be made to override. Conferees near agreement on currency legislation. The House will pass the general deficiency bill and related reports while the Senate acts on appropriation bills and miscellaneous measures.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Engine Knocks Ties From Tracks Suspect Pleads Guilty
Samuel Parr alias Sebastain Parro, 16, admitted placing ties on Pittsburg and Lake Erie tracks to watch an engine derail. He was sent to Huntingdon after pleading guilty Monday. Mrs. Bessie Gusky also pleaded guilty to keeping a slot machine and paid court costs. the machine was seized by County Detective Logan.
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Samuel Parr
Sebastain Parro
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Huntingdon
Bessie Gusky
West Grant Street
Logan
Sheriff Seizes Plumbing Shop Goods
Sheriff Waddington seized plumbing goods belonging to J. H. Gross at 535 South Mill Street. The fixtures and pipes will be sold under the hammer on Saturday, May 2.
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Waddington
J. H. Gross
South Mill Street
Harris Caught in Youngstown Heavily Charged Porter Arrested
William Harris a porter at the Pierce hotel sought for an alleged attempt to kill George Mason on South Mill Street last evening was arrested in Youngstown this morning on a description from New Castle police. Officer Spiers departed on the noon train to return Harris to answer the charge.
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William Harris
Pierce Hotel
George Mason
South Mill Street
Youngstown
New Castle
Spiers
Harris
Old Home Week Fest in Chicora July 2 3 4
Chicora Butler county hosts Old Home week on July 2 3 and 4 inviting all former residents of the area to attend. The event emphasizes community reunion and local history with planned activities and gatherings.
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Chicora
Butler County
McKees Rocks Man Hurt After Train Collision
George Daugherty, 26, of McKees Rocks, was found unconscious along the P L E tracks near the Junction Sunday evening. He suffered a fractured kneecap and head lacerations. he is now able to talk but cannot explain the accident, believed to be trespassing on the tracks.
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George Daugherty
McKees Rocks
Feeney Expected to Turn State’s Evidence in Telephone Heists
George McCarthy alias Feeney, jailed over Bell Telephone booth robberies, is said to plan to plead guilty and reveal the operation at the June term. Officials delayed to extract more details. Feeney’s information aided arrests in Pittsburg and McKeesport. Miss Mary McCarthy, who visited Feeney with marriage plans, remains jailed awaiting further investigation.
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George McCarthy
Feeney
Bell Telephone
Pittsburg
McKeesport
Mary McCarthy
Masters named to take evidence in divorce cases
Attorney A W Gardner was appointed master in the Nesbit versus Nesbit divorce. An alias subpoena was awarded in the Ayers divorce case. James A Gardner was appointed master in Martin versus Martin and John M Gardner was appointed master in Banks versus Banks.
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Masters
A. W. Gardner
David Nesbit
Anna C. Nesbit
Elizgabeth C. Ayers
Elmer E. Ayers
James A. Gardner
Myrtle B. Martin
Walter Martin
John M. Gardner
Baxter M. Banks
Mary L. Banks
Glenn Mfg Sues for Balance Due on Wire Mats
The Glenn Manufacturing Company sues K. J. Hendricks for a balance of 422.80 alleged due on wire mats sold. Total purchases 4083.40 with credits 3660.60.
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Glenn Manufacturing Company
K. J. Hendricks
New Castle Names List Matches Sheridan Rutkowski Castia
The readable fragment lists individuals Eugene M Sheridan and Stanislaus Rutkowski and names like New Castle Sadies Madine Anastazia Lekfor shaping a roster or notice context. No dates or actions are provided.
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Eugene M. Sheridan
New Castle
Sadies, Madine
Stanislaus Rutkowski
New, Castia
Anastazia Lekfor
Hired man confesses to murder of farmer and family
Frank Zastera, jailed in Freehold New Jersey, reportedly confesses to the killings of farmer William B. Sheppard, his wife, and their hired girl in a motive tied to robbery. Prosecutor Andrew Stokes seeks to keep details from public amid fears of lynching by enraged farmers.
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Freehold
N. J
Andrew A. C. Stokes
Frank Zastera
William B. Sheppard
Zastera
Gosely
Sheppard
Stokes
Jennie
Clean up 15 not yet completed in New Castle
Assistant Health Officer Dr. Ira A. Thayer said it will take at least six weeks more to place New Castle in the best sanitary condition. Health officials McCandless and Thayer tour homes making 50 daily calls to urge cleanup of yards cellars and hidden cess pools seen as the main health threat.
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New Castle
Ira A. Thayer
McCandless
Thayer
Health Department
Messrs. McCandless
Lumber Plant Sale Confirmed by Judge Porter
The Lawrence County Lumber company plant sale to W. H. Grove and others was confirmed by Receiver Jr J Dean in court on Monday with no anticipated exceptions. After the ten day period, steps to restart the plant will begin as a new company reorganizes and about 50 workers are slated for employment. The plant manufactures wood work for plumbing outfits, a product in steady demand.
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Lawrence
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Sherardizing
Wests
Middy
Montgomery
William L. Folds
Ontgomery
United States Commissioners
Dolar
U. 8. Reno
N. F. Reno
Reno
Mahoningtown
Aiken
M’cormick
Clyde Gibson
Busi
Ness
Dr. Bittles
Fale
Mkees Rocks Man
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