Playgrounds Association in New Castle Organized
The New Castle Playgrounds association was organized at the Y M C A with Rev A B McCormick chosen president and Mrs T W Phillips elected vice president. The draft constitution was debated by a large representative group including B A Hoover E N Baer and R Baxter. An executive committee of four officers and three at large members was created with quarterly meetings and a May annual gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Playgrounds Association of
New Castle
Public Library
Women's Civic Improvement League
New Castle Playgrounds Association
B. A. Hoover
A. B. McCormick
E. N. Baer
Rey. Baxter
Association
T. H. Phillips
Royce
E. E. Gill
Extire
G. W. Moody
W. E. Porter
Bryan Defers on Gaynor Praise as 1912 Hope Hangs on Congress
W J Bryan, aboard the Celtic en route to Edinburgh, refused to praise Mayor William J Gaynor while noting Gaynors record. He predicted Democratic gains in 1912 depend on a strong Congress and a good party record. Judge George Gray of Delaware backed Harmon, calling him a fine man, as talks about candidacy continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
W. J. Bryan
William J. Gaynor
Gaynor
Congress
Bryan
Toy
George Gray
Delaware
United States
England
Hague
Gray
Gov. Harmon
Ohio
Rae Revenly
Decomposed Body Of Earl Ray Found
The body of Earl Ray, baggage master for the Pennsylvania Railroad, was found in the Beaver River near Rock Point, two weeks after a March 1 wreck. Identified by watch and ring, the 34 year oldLeaves a wife and three children Hunter Harold and Ruth. Funeral services were held at the Kemm home and the body shipped to Leesburg Mercer County for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver River
Earl Ray
Pennsylvania
Rock Point
Linesville
Charles Comstock
Offutt
E. J. Kemm
Pittsburg Street
Leesburg
Mercer County
Presbyterian
Sandy Lake
Gilbert Ray
Hunter
Harold
Ruth
Mr. Ray
Linesville, Pa
Cyclone Rips Oklahoma Towns Killing Seven and Wrecking Property
A May 21 cyclone swept through Pauls Valley and nearby areas injuring many and killing seven. Maysville and McCarthy suffered severe damage, with McCarthy reporting three dead. Dallas reported windstorm deaths and widespread property loss, including oil fields and hail effects in Sour Lake and San Antonio.
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Shawnee
Okla
Pauls Valley
Maysville
McCarthy
Madill
Paolia
Depew
Dallas
Tex
Sour Lake
Middletown
J. L. Mause
San Antonio
Germany Likely Opens Door to Anglo German Industrial Alliance
Berlin May 21 United Press reports that after the King George loyalty burst subsides Germany will likely offer an Anglo German industrial alliance to ease tax burdens. German sentiment shifts since King Edward’s death though officials doubt George’s influence will force a quick accord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Berlin
George
Germany
England
Edward
Kaiser
Lynch's Election 5 Now Assured
Indianapolis May 21 The re election of James M. Lynch of the International Typographical Union and all other international officers is practically assured as more than half the voting returns are tabulated. John Hayes secretary-treasurer cites Lynch as president with Hayes in line as treasurer and Tracy as first vice president. Delegates for the AFL include Morrison Hays Stevenson McCullough. One change may occur on the trustees slate for the Union Printers home at Colorado Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
James M. Lynch
International Typographical Union
John Hayes
Perceneny
George A. Tracy
San Francisco
American Federation of Labor
Frank Morrison
Chicago
A. F. of L
Max Hays
Cleveland
Hugh Stevenson
Toronto
H. M. McCullough
Omaha
Colorado Springs
Quarry Clearing Sets Record Stone Load on Shenango Farm
Adam F E Mershimer cleared two acres of meadow in Frank McCaslin's Shenango township farm. He hauled 60 wagon loads of stone, a record for stony land, with potentially ten more loads needed before cultivation can begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam FE. Mershimer
Frank McCaslin
Shenango Township
Ex Gov Frank Rollins Loses Citizenship After Smuggling Case
In New York on May 21, U S Attorney Henry A Wise announced ex Governor Frank West Rollins of New Hampshire lost his citizenship after a Europe smuggling case. He faces $5,000 in fines and penalties and may regain citizenship only via presidential pardon. The crime carries potential two year prison terms. Rollins is a friend of President Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
Frank West Rollins
New Hampshire
U. S. Attoney
Henry A. Wise
Rolkins
Wise
Rollins
Hand
Taft
Prominent Negro Minister Dead in Braddock Service
Dr. Junius Wainwright Jeffries D D a leading A M E minister of the Pittsburg conference died at his parsonage Riverview Elizabeth Tuesday. He was buried from the Braddock Methodist church Friday. He leaves a widow and one grandson. He recently led Elizabeth church for six months after Braddock assignments. Many lodges he belonged to attended the service. He was a well known city figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junius Wainwright Jeffries
D. D
Pittsburg
Methodist Church of
Braddock
Riverview
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Church
Death Record Notices From Linesville and Big Beaver Township
Death records list Earl Ray aged 34 of Linesville Pennsylvania James G Dodds a 3 month old of 9 Cro ton avenue and Edward H Market aged 26 of Big Beaver township all named in local notices with basic identifiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Ray
Linesville
James G. Dodds
Croton Avenue
Edward H. Market
Big Beaver Township
Vast Oil Leases Set in North Beaver Township Field
Oil and gas leases covering nearly 1500 acres in North Beaver township were recorded by J. E. Wiles. A thorough summer test is planned as several wells already yield two to ten barrels daily. Belief in a big oil belt persists with Edenburg wells cited as tributaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Township
Court House
J. E. Wiles
Strick
Edenburg
Wiles
S. D. Fullerton
Mary E. Shiderly
J. D. Norwood
Mary J. Pullerton
A. 8. Paden
W. R. Clark
Emma C. Martin
R. A. White
R. A. Clark
W. E. Emery
D. W. Mollenkopf
W. P. Duff
John Geiger
David B. Heiber
W. M. Raney
W. A. Fullerton
Suganna Manewal
Wm. Fullerton
E. Ruthrauff
Indicted Thief Bowski Held on Bail in New York
Morris Bowski, described by police as a long record holder, faced Magistrate Corrigan in New York on $2,000 bail awaiting detective arrival and extradition papers from Richmond Virginia where 35 indictments await. He is alleged to be a leading baggage check thief with losses to the Pennsylvania Railroad running into thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Morris Bowski
Corrigan
Richmond
Bowski
America
Pennsylvania Railroad
Light sentences draw fire in Tarnowska murder case
Venice May 21 Severe criticism greets the light sentences for Countess Marie Tarnowska and accomplices Lawyer Prilukoff and Dr Nikolas Naumoff for the murder of the countess husband. Tarnowska gets six years four months solitary after two years already served. Prilukoff eight years. Naumoff six years one month. Prosecutor had asked longer terms for Naumoff. The trial endured over three months with the countess in fragile health under jail care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Marie Tarnowska
Prilukoff
Nikolas Naumoff
Naumoff
Countess Tarnowska
Lightning Kills Two In Denver Storm Damages Homes
A Denver electrical storm killed two people and damaged several houses. Lightning struck the home of Mrs. Edward Miller near Ramah, fatally injuring a five month old baby carried by her, while Mrs. Miller escaped injury. Cowboy John Ferguson was also killed by lightning.
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United Press
Denver
Colo
Edward Miller
Ramah
Champ Clark Lashes Tariff Plan as Voter Hoodwink
In Washington on May 21 Champ Clark of Missouri denounces a proposed 260000 per year tariff commission as a ploy to postpone the verdict of the people on the Payne Aldrich Smoot tariff. He warns of growing executive power and recalls 1908 promises of tariff reform, predicting a clash in the approaching electoral season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Champ Clark
Missouri
Congress
Executive
Cromwell
House of Commons
Commission
White House
Payne
Payne tariff bill blamed for high living costs
Representative Young of New York assailed the Payne tariff bill during tariff board debate in the House. He argued the Payne measure caused rising prices by spurring immediate prosperity that overwhelmed U S factories and boosted demand.
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Representative Young
United Press
Washington
N. Y
Tariff Board
Mrs Stratton Honored at World Sunday School Congress
Washington D C hosts the world convention of Sunday school workers representing every denomination and nation. Pennsylvania delegates include Mrs J L Stratton from Croton Avenue M E Sunday School, where enrollment grew from 160 to over 600 after modern improvements and new adult Bible classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Lawrence County
J. L. Stratton
State of Pennsylvania
Sulphurous Rain Fells France After Halley Passage
In Lemans France May 21 a sulphurous rain fell as Earth passed through Halley’s comet tail. Roofs and roads were coated with a yellow substance, the air was murky, and a strong sulphurous odor filled the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Lemans
France
Halley
Prominent Teacher Starts New Post in Montana
Miss Ella Bentley, a leading public school teacher, will leave this city June 9 for Chicago to pursue a musical course at Northwestern University. She then moves to Great Falls Montana to begin in September teaching eighth grade with a higher salary and room for advancement after 13 years in the Central school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Bentley
Great Falls
Montana
Chicago
Northwestern University
Central School
Man shoots himself in Grant Park in view of hundreds
A well dressed man in Grant Park Chicago stepped to the driveway edge and shot himself in full view of scores of onlookers. Police found a tagged key stamped Congress Hotel E-9 with a Philadelphia man named J Austin assigned to room E-9 on May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Grant Park
Congress Hotel
J. Austin
Philadelphia
Bookkeeper Fined for Bank Book Mutilation Scheme
James M. Anderson former bookkeeper of the Workingmen's Savings Bank pleaded nolo contendere to mutilating bank records to conceal bribery evidence aimed at securing city depository status. He was fined 250 dollars plus costs in Pittsburg on May 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pittsburg
James M. Anderson
The
Workingmen's Savings Bank & Trust Company
Night balloon ride through rain ends in failure
Prof. Charles L. Doolittle of the University of Pennsylvania ascended from Cressmoor New Jersey in the balloon Philadelphia II to view the comet. He reported a failed attempt after a rain soaked wild night ride reaching 6500 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Philadelphia
Charles L. Doolittle
University of Pennsylvania
Cressmoor
N. J
Divorce Granted to Ada B Johnston in Pittsburg
Mrs Ada B Johnston was granted a divorce from J P Johnston in Pittsburg on grounds of desertion. They married in Lawrence county in 1896 and lived together until 1908 when Johnston deserted his wife and two children. Mrs Johnston is now in Fort Wayne Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada B. Johnston
Pittsburg
J. P. Johnston
Lawrence County
Johnston
Queen Victoria of Spain Child Born Dead in Madrid
Madrid May 21 Queen Victoria of Spain gave birth to a son who died at birth. The queen’s condition raised concern as King Alfonso rushed to Madrid by special train after attending King Edward’s funeral. The queen married Alfonso on May 15 1906 and had three children aged 3 2 and 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Madrid
Victoria
Spain
Alfonso
Edward
Windsor
Prince Alphonse
Prince Jamie
Beatrice
French Count De Lesseps Crosses English Channel in Flight
Count De Lesseps, a French aeronaut and relative of the Panama promoter, flew from Calais to near Dover in about 60 minutes. He reached 1000 feet, with thousands watching as he landed safely several miles from the Calais crowd, continuing toward Calais later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Eng
Count de Lesseps
Louis Bleriot
English Channel
Calais
de Lesseps
Hubert Latham
Bleriot
Baraques
North Foreland Meadow
Mid Channel
Deséssep
Ferdinand de Lesseps
Wilson Says Need Stricter Laws to Punish Corporations
President Wilson addressed the Essex County Lawyers' Club urging rigid laws and revised precedents to curb corporate wrongdoing. He argued fines are ineffective as corporations easily offset losses by employing experts who find new ways to violate laws. He said judges and lawyers enable evading justice, harming the system's integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Newark
N. J
Yers’ Club
Essex County
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
Wilson
New Jersey
America
Supreme Court
Dr. Wilson
Negro clubs convene at Washington Braddock convention planned
Mrs. L. E. Tilghman Mrs. Eppie Dillard and Mrs. D. B. Hill returned from Washington where they attended the executive committee meeting of negro women's clubs. The annual convention is set for Braddock in the third week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Tilghman
Eppie Dillard
D. B. Hill
Washington
Negro Women's Clubs
Eastbrook
Braddock
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Playgrounds Association
Central Presbyterian Church
T. W. Phillips
Mr. B
Edinburgh
Ives
Oklahoma
Lynch
Hayes
Printers
Home Board of Trustees
Clude
Baby
Woman
Mother
House
Tariff Commission
M. E
London
Count DeLesseps
Point
DeLesseps
Avia
Panama
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