Wreck Ranked Worst in Belgian Railroading History
United Press reports a major rail collision near Antwerp with between 560 and 600 dead and over 100 injured as trains bound for Brussels and Lierre collide at a crossing six miles southeast of Sonar. Aimed at Brussels the Antwerp bound train derailed and crushed multiple cars, leaving a mountain of twisted metal and many bodies not yet recovered.
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United Press
Antee
Brussels
Lierre
Antwerp
Oregon Express Wrecked in California Kills and Missing
Two men died and two are missing after the Oregon express wreck near Pinole California about 20 miles from here. Fireman Cody and Messenger John Birmingham were identified among the deceased. Messenger McCoy Cummings and an unknown man are missing under the wreckage as the train piled into overturned trucks and baggage cars.
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United Press
D. Cal
Oregon
Pin- 0
John Birming
Cody
McCoy Cummings
Cnunder
Tne
Dinner Guests Invited by Martin Gantz School Principal
George C Thompson of ue invites Martin Gantz School staff and students to a dinner Friday hosted by Prof Thompson the principal. The event aims to honor the school community and foster ties between families and educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Thompson
Martin Gantz School
Thompson
Princirtin Gantz School
Favors Decree for the Wronged Wife in Vanderbilt Case
Justice O Gorman holds Referee McClure's report on the Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt divorce from Mrs. Vanderbilt filed today. The report likely recommends granting the decree with substantial fortune division. No public disclosure of co respondent names or report contents.
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Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
United Press
New York
O’gorman
David McClure
Vandebilt
McClure
McClure Recommended That Mrs. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
London
Bishop Canevin to celebrate 29th priesthood anniversary
Pittsburgh May 21 Bishop F Regis Canevin will mark the twenty ninth anniversary of his ordination on June 4 with clergy and laity from the Pittsburgh diocese. He is the first native American bishop of the diocese and has served as rector of St Pauls cathedral and chancellor of the diocese. He became coadjutor bishop in 1903 and succeeded Bishop Phelan upon his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
F. Regis Canevin
St. Vincent
St. Vincent's Seminary
St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Paul’s Orphanage
Morganza
Western Penitentiary
St. Philip’s Church
Crafton
Ryan
Phelan
Pack
Rev E E Carr Delivers Address on Science and Socialism
Rev E E Carr editor of the Christian Socialist and national Socialist party committeeman spoke at Socialist hall on East Washington street last evening on Modern Science and its Relation to Socialism. His talk received hearty approval from attendees.
FKS Outing on June 16 Promises Record Cascade Park Event
The New Castle Elks and Tri State Outing Association organize a June 16 gathering at Cascade Park with Elks from multiple towns joining in. Plans include athletic attractions, an 11 am Elks meeting with East Liverpool Elks, a 2 pm O P League game, possible excursion trains, and hopes for up to 10 000 visitors. John Tener may be invited.
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FKS
Cascade Park
Nder
Charles J.ode
Elks
W. Va
Wheeling
East Liverpool
Salem
Assillon
Alliance
Rockeidge
Allegheny
Beaverana
Warren
Niles
Youngstown
Sharon
Mcharleroi
Franklin
Butle
Oil City
Tristate
Nocks
John K. Tener
Decision in the Platt Case Imminent
The Platt case appears near completion with a ruling anticipated soon. Key figures and the involved court remain unnamed in the fragment.
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Platt
Letters 'Easy Boss' used in Platt divorce case
In New York Mae C Wood sues Senator Platt for divorce as evidence surfaces about $10 000 paid to suppress letters. Frederick Hafely and John Black corroborate that the marriage certificate was printed later than claimed. Young Platt says the family viewed the matter as blackmail to avoid notoriety ahead of the senator’s marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Senator Platt
Mae C. Wood
Frederick E. Hafely
Miss Wood
Hafeély
John H. Black
Lebarbier
Miss W Wood
Black
Justice O'Gorman
Thomas C. Platt
Young Platt
Hummel
Lillian Janeway
Debarbier
J. Martin Miller
Woman cured by brain operation for football mania
A Philadelphia woman’s mania for football was cured by a surgical brain operation described to the American Neurological Association. Doctors Mills and Frazier reported a cyst three inches in diameter found during examination. after the operation she lost her ardor for the sport, ending the mania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Philadelpha
American Neurological Association
Charles K. Mills
Charles K. Frazier
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New York
Direct primary bill killed in assembly committee
Albany May 21. The Green bill for direct primary nominations along Governor Hughes lines is dead in the assembly committee on judiciary. Only two members will support it as house leaders oppose passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Albany
N. Y
Hughes
Assembly Committee On Judiciary
House
National Baptists Open Session Opens in Oakland
In Oakland on May 21 delegates from Mexico and all states attend the national Baptist conference led by President Judson of Chicago University. The meeting includes 100 Indians and is expected to endorse Governor Hughes's battle to end race track gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland City
Judson
Chicago University
National Baptist Conference
Mexico
Hughes
New York
Emery-Pizor Reunion Set for June at Muddy Creek Falls
The Emery-Pizor reunion will be held Thursday June 11 at Muddy Creek Falls with attendees listed in the event notice and local schedules noting the outdoor gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery-Pizor
Muddy Creek Falls
Marsh Died From Fright Not Hydrophobia Says Doctors
A formal charge by the Medico Legal Society leads Brooklyn authorities to seek an autopsy on Liam H. Marsh, the Flatbush manufacturer, who reportedly died from opiates rather than rabies. Coroner Brewer orders the autopsy as the Marsh family and doctors await full truth. Funeral plans already had been set for Saturday.
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United Press
New York
Clark Bell
Medico Legal Society
Greater New York
Liam H. Marsh
Flatbush
Brooklyn Health Department
Clarke
Brooklyn
Health Department
Edna Thompson
Marsh
Ramsey
Fiske
W. T. Hartung
Belle Gunness alive after deadly fire mystery deepens
Report from Laporte Indiana notes a letter dated May 21 stating Belle Gunness was alive on May 4, visiting Ogden Utah and planning to reach California to recover a daughter. Mayor Darrow and Coroner Mack weigh conflicting evidence over the fire death. Sheriff Smutzer to resume digging.
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Ind
Belle Gunness
Darrow
Samuel Harvey
Ray Lamphere
Darrew
Lamphere
Sam
Harvey
California
Mack
National GOP to Meet June 5 in Chicago
Chicago May 21 The Republican National Committee will hear the 8& contests, working night and day to finish before the national convention. Chairman New calls for a June 5 meeting allowing only nine working days before the convention.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
New
Street Car Strike Crisis Widens in Cleveland and Chicago
The Cleveland street car strike drags on with seniority disputes and three injuries from a dynamite blast. Old union men surrender seniority to seek peace while new workers face a vote on schedules. In Chicago, a threatened strike hinges on 19 seceders and a closed shop as the May 31 agreement nears expiration.
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Cleveland, O
Cleveland
DuPont
Municipal Traction Company
Wade Park
United Trades and Labor Council
Chicago
Chicago Street Railway
Roach
Chicago Railway Company
Man Hurt After Elevator Fall in Euwer’s Annex
W. W. Dennis of Uber street fell down an elevator shaft at Euwer's furniture annex while with a clerk. He sustained a broken right arm a deep head wound and concussion. He was rushed to Dr. Linville and then to the hospital where doctors expect recovery despite seriousness.
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W. W. Dennis
Uber Street
Euwer
Linville
Officers elected at mis convention
At the annual meeting of the Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary society of Beaver Baptist association in session at the First Baptist church, officers were chosen for the coming year. President Mrs A F Purkiss Sharon. Vice President Mrs C M Duff Edenburg. Secretary Mrs W F Gardner this city. Treasurer Mrs A M Graham this city. Second vice president to be added at fall meeting.
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Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Beaver Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
A. F. Purkiss
Sharon
C. M. Duff
Edenburg
W. F. Gardner
A. M. Graham
Death Record Hazel Webb in Chicago Junction
Hazel Webb aged 10 is noted in the Chicago Junction death record alongside F B Ferrer aged 63 of New Wilmington. The fragment indicates an obituary or death notice with ages and locations.
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Hazel Webb
Chicago Junction
F. B. Ferrer
New Wilming
Universal Peace Seen Advancing by Bryce Letters
British Ambassador James Bryce writes at the Lake Mohonk peace conference that universal peace is possible and urges press restraint on treaty questions with the United States Japan and other powers. Scholars critique international arbitration flaws and push for a formal court and a universal code of laws. Rain keeps delegates indoors as speeches are planned.
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Lake Mohonk
N. Y
James Bryce
United States
Japan
Mexico
George W. Kirchwey
Columbia Law School
Delegates Return From Convention
New Castle delegates from the Re formed Presbyterian church returned from Beaver Falls after attending the twenty third annual convention of the Women's Missionary society of the Pittsburg presbytery. The two day gathering featured speakers Mrs J B Martin and Mrs T J Blackwood. Next year’s meeting will be in New Alexandria. Officers elected include President Mrs H H George and several vice presidents secretaries and treasurer with Mrs I C Martin and Miss Minnie Steele named for literary and children's bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Beaver Falls
Women's Missionary Society
Pittsburg
J. 8. Martin
T. J. Blackwood
New Alexandria
H. H. George
P. P. Boyd
C. H. Acheson
R. M. Pearce
H. A. Fisher
8. R. Wills
I. C. Martin
Minnie Steele
R. M. Steele
Mrs Lee W Lutton Improves After Treatment
Mrs Lee W Lutton of Court street with her daughter Mary traveled to Pittsburg Thursday to begin a new course of treatments. Once unable to leave the house for nine years she now shows marked improvement and many friends in the city are pleased by the news.
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Lee W. Lutton
Court Street
Mary
Pittsburg
Entertains Visitor at East Main Street Dinner
Mrs Paul Papenhausen of East Main Street will host a small dinner at 6 o clock Thursday evening in honor of Miss Jennie Lytle formerly of this city who is visiting relatives on the West Side.
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Paul Papenhausen
East Main Street
Jennie Lytle
Miss Lytle
Pardon Board Grants Re Hearing in Rosario Serge Case
Attorneys S. P. Emery and A. W. Gardner presented the case to the pardon board on Wednesday seeking commutation from death to life. Rosario Serge, informed of the action, expressed joy at a second chance. Governor Stuart has granted a respite to June 9, to be extended, with a likely meeting later in June.
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Case
Pardon Board
S. P. Emery
A. W. Gardner
J. W. Cunningham
Board of Pardons
Rosario Serge
Serge
Stuart
Mr. Emery
Tony Conti
Nan
Young
Chauffeur Miller Arrested for Speeding in City
The first crackdown on unsafe speed in the city occurred at 9:30 am when Chaueffer Miller, employed by Bob Allen, was arrested on West Washington Street by Officer Davidson. Miller allegedly drove at nearly 35 mph as Mayor Lusk orders officers to curb reckless driving. Miller posted a forfeit for his appearance.
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Chaueffer Miller
Bob Allen
West Washington Street
Davidson
Miller
Lusk
New Armory Planned for Co B Tenth Regiment
The state armory board plans a handsome new armory for Co. B Tenth regiment N G P at New Brighton. The building is estimated to cost $25,000 and board members at New Brighton yesterday expressed satisfaction with the proposed site.
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State Armory Board
Co. B. Tenth Regiment
New Brighton
Man Struck by Train in East Youngstown Killed
John Satyik died after being hit by a train yesterday in East Youngstown while seeking work. Authorities investigated the incident and notified his next of kin.
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East Youngstown
John Satyik
Mysterious Grave Found Near Blue Bell Swimming Hole
H T Amberson and Dick Mayne reported a newly made grave found off Big Run near the Blue Bell swimming hole by a thicket. The grave's size and location suggest a human, with weathered soil from recent rain. Officials will investigate possible disappearance or foul play.
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Blue Bell Swimming Hole
Big Run
H. T. Amberson
Dick Mayne
Pittsburg Road
Cascade Park
Amberson
Mayne
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Riert
Oregon Express
Calif
Oakland
Vandervlt
R. Canevin
E. E. Carr
Sdahringer
Ann Dahringer
Fred Dahringer
Jentiary
Carrie
Gov. Hughes
National Baptists
Emery
Pizor Reunion
Nat’l Comt
MIS
Mohonk Conference
Walter Walsh
Dundee
Scotland
John McLane
New Hampshire
Chester Holcombe
Rush Rhees
Rochester University
Chauffer
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