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Lilley’s Folly Triggers House Inquiry on Electric Boat
Representative Lilley of Connecticut sought a house investigation into Electric Boat amid claims of bribery to secure funds for submarine orders. A special committee found Lilley acted in bad faith, amid ties to rival Lake Boat Co. The panel censured Lilley, suggesting motive and integrity concerns while urging no further inquiry unless proof refutes the findings.
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Connecticut
Joe Cannon
National House of Representatives
Electric Boat Company
Congress
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Willey
Lake Boat Company
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Predicament of Senator Platt and Mae Wood case
The article describes Mae Wood suing Senator Thomas Platt over a claimed prior marriage. Platt counters that Wood and her lawyers are in a blackmailing plot, citing letters and signatures. The piece argues for stricter marital recording laws to prevent such disputes after a death.
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Mae Wood
Thomas Platt
Platt
Miss Wood
Federal marriage rules urged to curb divorce woes
The article argues binding engagements and strict compliance with prescribed rules as a fix for marital disputes. It predicts growing demand for a new federal regulation to solve flagrant ills raised by cases like Platt-Wood.
Haverhill Moves Against Cider Sales
Massachusetts enforces prohibition strictness with a campaign against cider. In Haverhill, refreshment dealers must submit samples and face prosecution if alcohol exceeds one percent.
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Haverhill
Mass
Missionary Convention 15 in Session at Beaver
The Beaver Baptist association hosts its Women Home and Foreign Missionary circles gathering at First Baptist Church with delegates from 18 churches. Morning devotion led by Mrs. E I McKeever. memorial by Miss Alice Luse. lunch served by local ladies. Afternoon features reports, talks, and a China uplift book review. evening includes song service and author Harriet P Cooper address on the Hopi Indians.
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First Baptist Church
Womens’ Home
Beaver Baptist Associaciation
E. I. McKeever
Hillsville
Alice Luse
Sharon
Jeties
Societies of the First Church
G. C. Horter
New Brighton
William Arow
New Castle
Harriet P. Cooper
Philadelphia
Moyer damage case draws crowds in Youngstown trial
Interest in the Moyer damage case remains high as Judge Robinson handles personal questions during cross examination of D F Anderson by E H Moore. The crowded courtroom and intense testimony suggest the hearing will extend over several days with prominent attorneys and parties involved.
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Youngstown
Moyer
Robinson
E. H. Moore
D. F. Anderson
Anderson
Moore
Common Pleas
More Charges Against Joe Munnel in Theft Case
Joe Munnel already jailed since last month on stealing dynamite and powder from Hillsville limestone powder house faces additional charges of receiving stolen goods after a hearing before Alderman Ranney. He remains in custody for the June term and is said to plan to plead guilty to all charges.
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Joe Munnel
Logan
Hillsville
Alderman Ranney
May Festival At Raven School Sparks School Days
The Raven school senior class in Youngstown held their annual May festival with may pole dances and archery contests among activities.
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Raven School
Youngstown
Youngstown School Board Mandates Ceremonial Corner Stones
The Youngstown school board decides that from now on all school building corner stones will be laid with due ceremony. This policy establishes a formal ritual for future construction projects.
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Youngstown
Hints and Dints Dont Stop My Paper
A compact collage of editorial quips and cheeky notes on newspapers, money, politics, and society. The item blends local humor and across-issues jabs, mentioning Dollar Savings, air versus ground, and a Philadelphia Press quote. It notes Youngstown and La Porte murder talk and a Oklahoma marriage ad tale.
Feeney and Powell Sent to Workhouse for Six Months
Mayor Harry Lusk aims to curb city loafing as John Feeney and Tom Powell are sent to the workhouse for six months each after a Tuesday night fight near the Hotel McKibben. Chief Gilmore and Lt Deskin escorted them to the institution.
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Harry Lusk
John Feeney
Tom Powell
Powell
Feeney
McKibben
Gilmore
Deskin
Evans City approves bond increase for sewage improvements
In a special election Evans City voters backed an increase in the bond issue to fund sewage facility improvements. The tally was 199 in favor to 6 against, a 193 vote majority, described as nearly unanimous and a point of town pride.
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Evans City
Mrs William Steen Leaves for Toledo
Mrs William Steen, guest of her brother M L Gormley of Morton street, leaves at noon Thursday for Toledo to join her husband, the baseball player.
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M. L. Gormley
Morton Street
Toledo
Legal ruling ends Miss Maloney Osbourne marriage tangle
New York May 21. Referee Colahan and the New York Supreme Court declare Miss Helen Maloney not legally married to Arthur H. Osborne. She is thus the wife of Samuel Clarkson, an Englishman staying with the Maloney family in Philadelphia. The case, watched closely by Martin Maloney who is Catholic and a survivor of Vatican honor, involved secret names and multiple marriages. Court papers were ordered impounded.
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Martin Maloney
Philadelphia
Arthur H. Osborne
Colahan
Supreme Court
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Samuel Clarkson
Maloney
Maloneys
Osborne
Clarkson
Vatican
Carson
Ground broken for addition to New Leslie House
Stevenson Bros and Kepler have broken ground for a four story addition to the Leslie house on Mercer street. The ground floor will hold store rooms with a one story wing along the west side. Upper floors may be used for hotel purposes adding about 30 rooms to the city’s largest hotel.
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Stevenson Bros. and
Kepler
Leslie House
Mercer Street
Pulaski Borough Bid Plans Tailed by Local Meeting
R C Rayser reports a Wednesday visit from All Means of New Castle and courtesy calls by Mrs Blanche Heasley and Ruth from Sharon. Anna Mary Clark returns from Sharon to occupy the Houlette house. Mr and Mrs A R Edeburn of West Middlesex stay with relatives. Citizens meet at G M Guffey's office Friday to decide further borough plans.
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Blanche Heasley
Ruth
Sharon
Anna Mary Clark
Houlette House
A. R. Edeburn
West Middlesex
G. M. Guffey
Pulaski
Local Notes: Visits and Upcoming Memorial Events
Slippery Rock residents and nearby towns report visits from Sharpsburg Butler Erie Plain Grove and Pittsburg. Notable items include Rev C N Moore and wife heading to Kansas City for a convention and Memorial Day services in the Normal chapel with Rev Edwin McClintock and Attorney John H Wilson slated as speakers.
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John Wicks
Sharpsburg
John Eakin
Butler
R. C. McClymonds
J. G. Humphrey
Erie
Greer Bingham
Butler High School
C. N. Moore
Kansas City
Ira McClymonds
Parker
Edwin McClintock
Plain Grove
Normal Chapel
John H. Wilson
Howard McCleaster
Farmers’ National Bank
Rev. McCleaster
Youngster Sent to Reform School for Slaying Tony Voplot
Joe Lyabor age 16 of Youngstown was yesterday sent to the reform school for killing Tony Voplot last January.
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Joe Lyabor
Youngstown
Reform School
Tony ‘Voplot
American Glee Club of Youngstown to Perform in Hubbard
The American Glee Club of Youngstown will give a concert in Hubbard tonight. Local residents are invited to attend the performance at the town hall with proceeds supporting community music programs.
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American Glee Club of
Youngstown
Hubbard
White House Paints Work Easy Cover Most With Spread
The memo suggests a broad task to cover areas with a simple spread and emphasizes ease of application. It notes a wide coverage plan and options to lead with the spread for efficiency.
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