Speakeasy Promoters Plead Guilty and Face Workhouse Time
Prisoners admitting guilty to selling liquor without a license in New Castle were sentenced by Judge Porter. Promoters who organized illicit alcohol operations were charged, with several men receiving three months in the Allegheny County workhouse and fines up to 500 dollars.
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Porter
New Castle
K. Liquor
Sturton
Allegheny Unty
Arles George
Toledo
Mike
Rkhouse
Armen Mazone
Im Forsteen
Ndergo
Babies Save The Mother Arrests For Liquor Sales
Joseph Agene Francesco Mangene Dominic Pecola and James Deppalo were jailed after a raid by Detective D C Woltz and operatives on liquor sales charges. The four face disorderly conduct hearings with dates to come.
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Joseph Agenie
Wayne Street
Girard Froella
D. C. Woltz
Arges
Derman Ranney
Oail
Joseph Agene
Francesco Mangene
Domick Pecola
James Deppalo
Judge Porter Notes Election Paper Flaws Across County
Judge Porter says the fault lies with printing and distribution of election blanks and guidance from a Pittsburg firm. Sheriff Whaley summoned 46 election judges to court as boxes were opened, with many lists missing and confusion over voter returns noted across thirty country precints and sixteen city precincts.
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Whaley
Pittsburg
Porter
Wilmington
Charles Morten
Wm. C. Wilson
New Wilmington
Wayne
C. D. Dindinger
James A. Gallagher
Clarence White
John Wiliams
Hazel del
John C. Johnston
Washington
W. A. Carr
J. J. Cooper
South New Castle
John T. Durkin
Slipperyhrook
Ed Sechler
Mahoning
J. W
Biddle
Taylor
W. M. Brown
Plaingrove
W. H
Miles
Fred L. Magee
Wampum
F. L. Gray
Enon Valley
Addison McCown
Essemer
P. B. Nordeshannock
John §. Holden
Hickory
I. L. Lockhart
EB. J. Gardner
Perry
N. M. Smith
W. Brenneman
Pulaski
J. C. Marquis
George Noggleer
N. RB. Rodgers
W. J. Duffy
N. Pp. Hogg
Shenango
Charles Wilkinson
Father Cannot See His Dead Son
A funeral for a child of 906 Oak street Twoon due to diphtheria was held at Greenwoo cemetery. The interment took place Friday at 2 o'clock with a single ceremony attended by mourners.
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Oak Street
Greenwoo
Begging Charge Forces Pittsburg Man to Leave Town
John Weaver of Pittsburg was seized by police on a begging charge and given 30 minutes to depart town. The mayor instructed officers to remove him if he remained after the deadline, and Weaver fled the city soon after.
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John Weaver
Pittsburg
Weaver
Saloon license clash sparks Youngstown meeting
In Youngstown a meeting of saloonkeepers denied licenses is called for 8 o'clock at Moosehall West Boardman Street to protest county action. Rejected licensees gather 800 strong while some who were once forced out are said to be granted licenses. The Mahoning board issues a second public explanation denying outside influence in license decisions.
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Youngstown
Moosehall
West Boardman Street
Mahoning County
D. F. Ander
Rers
Mahoning
Race War In The Jail Sparks Injuries In County Custody
In the county jail Italians and Irish inmates clashed yesterday after tensions rose over language and a dispute involving an English speaking Italian. John Daly, an Irish representative, was injured with bandages visible as guards intervened to restore order.
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John Daly
Ireland
Mage
Serim
Austrian youth killed in quarry blast
Louie Yusic, 19, an Austrian, was instantly killed when a dynamite blast at the Limestone quarries near Bessemer Thursday afternoon exploded unexpectedly as he drilled nearby. The accident occurred at the quarry where he worked with an older crew member.
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Louie Yusic
Bessemer Hursday
Scarlet Fever Reported for Alice Jamison
Alice Jamison of 1805 Hanna Street was reported to the board of health this morning as suffering with an attack of Scarlet fever.
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Alice Jamison
Hanna ‘Street
Board of Health
Rotary Club Organized At New Leslie Hotel In City
A banquet at the New Leslie hotel launched the Rotary club with about 30 local business men in attendance. The club aims to boost members business while serving the community, with temporary officers named President George W, Secretary North Monroe, and Treasurer Rudolph Stadelhofer.
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New Leslie
Rotary Club
Rotary
George W
North Monroe
Rudolph Stadelhofer
Har
International Organization of Rotary Clubs
Pence Sentenced to Morganza for Pawned Larceny
Fifteen year old Harry Pence under parole was sentenced to Morganza on larceny charges. He was arrested for stealing fourteen dollars from a confectionery. The weapon involved had been found to be stolen and was later returned.
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Harry Pence
Morganza
Pence
Funeral of accident victim held at his home
The funeral for the accident victim was held Sunday afternoon at his home 201 South Street with interment at Valley View Cemetery to follow. A Lafayette ceremony is planned, with burial to take place noon at Valley View.
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South Street
Valley View
Cemete
Lafayette
Youths at Grimes and Electric Corner Charged
Police report disorder at Grimes and Electric streets where a boy named Steven Ignatz was taken to the station after being caught by officers. He provided names of other youths and all will appear before the mayor.
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Grimes and
Electric
Steven Ignatz
Will Extend Trolley Line
Attorney C H Akens reports plans to extend Mahoning and Shenango Valley Railway service with half hour cars to Edenburg and a West Side line toward Scotland Lane. Petitions seek East Washington street line extension to the new Motor Car works, and a citywide street car reorganization with possible new cars and pay as you enter options in spring.
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Mahoning and Shenango Valley Railway Company
C. H. Akens
Edenburg
Thal Lines
New Castle
Akens
West Side
Scotland
Mexico Prepares For Clash As Huerta Supports Continue
The article describes Mexican President Huerta amid troop mobilization and cabinet deliberations. It notes U S hesitation and possible intervention while Washington delays final action to avoid war. Envoy reports from Vera Cruz signal rising tensions and the looming international crisis.
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Huerta
Mexico
John Lin Oming
Vera Cruz
Wilson
Nelson
Eagles Visit Ellwood City Hosts Enjoy Harmony Line Reception
A dozen members of New Castle Aerie No. 455 Fraternal Order of Eagles toured Ellwood City last night. They were hosted at the Eagle club house with their minstrel troupe led by Fred T. Brown and A. C. Busser. Pianist W. C. Jones and soloists Walter Donnelley and Will Ulrich provided entertainment.
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New Castle
Walter Donnelley
Will Ulrich
Donnelley
Ulrich
Oil Field Extension Reported In Mahoning Township
Oil industry officials indicate an extension of the field in Mahoning township with eight additions. Leases and lessees include Van Emlowing, Christ, Jake Myers, Jacobson, and others listed. positions concern wells and drift direction toward the west from Edenburg toward the south.
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Beaver
van Em Lowing
Jake M Myers
Jacobso Jeen
Ww. W
Robert , Graham
Jacobson
Wi Ord
Joseph Elizabeth Gile
F. Knoll
Jennie Aham
Hansa
Mahoning Township
Edenburg
Man Pays Board Bill After Court Ruling
John Guisler appeared in court charged with a crime after a bench warrant. The judge directed him to pay the board bill and costs. Guisler left for McKees Rocks without posting bail or securing the funds.
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John Guisler
Udge Porter
McKees Rocks
Porter
Mayor Signs Resolutions on City Projects and Utilities
Mayor Tyler signed several resolutions approving municipal projects. The measures include placing furnace slag on State Street, installing a Union Telephone line in the city public library, granting right of way for wires to a conduit at Moravia street, and connecting Mercan avenue to the Moravia street storm sewer system. The sewer outlets are blocked and the corresponding manholes cannot be located.
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Tyler
Place Furnace
State Street
Union
City Public Library
Croton
Counthie City
Moravia Street
Uniform width aim for Shenango river channel in city
State engineers and City Engineer Milholland meet to decide on a uniform Shenango river width through the city. Surveys show widths from 170 to 250 feet with the bend south of Grant Street Bridge a major problem. If dredging is needed, state aid may be pursued after study of flood conditions in the Shenango valley.
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Shenango River
E. E. Haslam
State Water Supply Commission
Milholland
Harrisburg
Water Supply Commission
Shenango
Grant Street
Shenango Valley
City tests ordinance on speakeasy arrests in New Castle
A group led by Penella and Ranney challenged a city ordinance that allows fines for being present in restricted places. About 35 others were fined one dollar each under the measure. Their attorney filed today to appeal in court to test the ordinance’s validity as many inmates paid fines previously to avoid court challenges. The case was heard by Judge Porter with Aldermen in attendance.
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Penella
Ranney
New Castle Irty
Porter
Young Fellows Dance Opens Ward Seven Series
Gilmore hall hosted a dance for 40 couples Thursday evening as the Young Fellows of the Seventh ward opened a series of dances. Music was praised and attendees enjoyed the event into the late hours. Organizers Ray Rhodes Howard Sample and Kenneth Jones announced another party in two weeks.
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Gilmore Hall
Seventh Ward
Ray Rhodes
Howard Sample
Kenneth Jones
Illustrated Lecture at Epworth Church on New Americans
This evening at ? o'clock Epworth Church presents an illustrated lecture on New Americans for New America. Shown in 64 views the immigrant’s journey from Ellis Island to citizenship with home, church, school, and industrial life scenes. Admission free.
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Epworth Church
Ellis Island
Wielded knife during fight leaves man in jail
Fragmentary report describes a violent altercation at a Wahlville coal mine where John Radivolsie was stabbed seven times while attempting to intervene as a peacemaker. He lies seriously hurt and is in custody as authorities investigate the incident.
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Wahlville
John Radivolsie
Wis Beck
Death notices from Erie area include several infant and minor names
Death record fragment lists individuals including Thomas Herbold five months Sherman Mrs William Luther Erie Pennsylvania Steen Hill four at 906 Oak street William Autenreith six weeks Louie Yusic nineteen Bessemer e.
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Thomas Herbold
Sherman
William Luther
Erie
Steen_ Hill
Oak Street
William Autenreith
Semer
Louie Yusic
Bessemer
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Ain
Risoners
J. Cohen
George Muse
New Castle Street Railway Co
United States
Pres. Huerta
Republic
Eagles
Ellwood City
New Castle Aerie
Bessemer District
SAS
State Water Commission
Mitholland
Grant Street Bridge
State Commission
P. &L. BE. Company
Epworth
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