Trainwreck suspect Vernon Ryhal confesses to Little Falls case
New Castle man Vernon Ryhal confesses to a plot to wreck the New York Central and Lake Shore Limited at Little Falls on November 13. He had been wanted for a Croton Avenue assault on Mrs. Greer and fled justice. Police report details and letters seeking his police record from New Castle, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Ryhal
New Castle
Herkimer
N. Y
New York Central
Lake Shore Limited
Little Falls
New York
Ryhal
Erie
Thomas Jacobs
Lizzie Ryhal
John Caster
Marks Pierce
Kane
Rydal
Pierce
Herkimer County
Lake Shore
Western Penitentiary
Pennsylvania
Reformatory
Erie Pa
James J. Long
Police
Gilmore
Albany
Jacobs
Vernon Rydal
New Case
Kant Street
Deaths of William B. Douglas, Ellis G. Kerr and Others
Obituary brief lists William B. Douglas 81 of 152 North Bay Street Ellis G. Kerr 52 of Cleveland infant Cardelli 21 months Hillsville and John Ellsworth 60 Mt. Jack 601 with note of their passing in a local column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Douglas
North Bay Street
Ellis G. Kerr
Cleveland
Cardelli
Hillsville
John Ellsworth
Mt. Jack
Labor party urged by British MP to unite American workers
J. R. Clynes, British MP and AFL delegate, urged forming a labor party for U S workers. He argued politicians cannot fulfill worker demands within existing parties and that labor should name and back its own candidates to win social reform and favorable laws. He warned that 1908 showed failed attempts to direct workers’ votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
J. R. Clynes
American Federation of Labor
United States
Youngstown Crash Leaves William Smith Severely Hurt
William 8. Smith of Pulaski was badly injured last night when struck by a train in Youngstown. Local authorities investigated the incident and transported Smith to a city hospital for treatment.
Prosecutor William S. Smith Struck by Erie Train
William S. Smith, Pulaski township prosecutor, was seriously injured while crossing Erie tracks in Youngstown. Initial fears of a fractured skull gave way to reports of mainly scalp wounds with recovery expected if no internal injuries. The trial against Pulaski township concluded with a verdict for Smith at 128.56 dollars for damages from a runaway incident. Mrs. Brown and daughter Emma of East Street are visiting New York for a week.
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William S. Smith
Pulaski
Erie
Youngstown
Smith
Oak Street
City Hospital
Pulaski Township
William M. Brown
Emma
East Street
New York
Legislation Push Aims To Clean Up City Restaurants
Food Inspector I A Thayer calls for a city ordinance to enforce pure food laws. The proposal would require truthful labeling and protections for meat and food materials, prevent contamination from filth and flies, and bar adulterants in sausage. The sanitary committee referred the plan to the city solicitor for drafting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. A. Thayer
Thayer
Mabel Wilson Dies After Croton Hill Auto Crash
Miss Mabel Wilson aged 20 died at 2 45 PM after a noon accident at the foot of Croton hill. Alf M Brown driving an Oldsmobile skidded on wet planks and struck her as two other passengers were being driven home. She was rushed to Shenango Valley hospital and operated on for a base of skull fracture.
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Mabel Wilson
Croton Hill
Big Machine
Alf. M. Brown
Pittsburg
Erie
E. N. Quimby
M. D. Shilling
Pearson Street
Lawrence Auto Repair Works
South Mercer Street
Ada Alexander
G. G. Patterson
Rufus Patterson
Anna Peterson
Miss Wilson
Robert Rice
Croton Avenue
W. L. Campbell
Dunn
Nourmahal Absent After West Indies Storm Amid Astor Search
Coast wireless stations and eight West Indian steamers seek the Nourmahal yacht carrying Col. John Jacob Astor and heir Vincent after a Jamaica hurricane. The Algonquin cutter was ordered to sea from San Juan to aid the missing vessel. Fears grow after the Varuna disaster nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
United Wireless Company
John Jacob Astor
Vincent
West Indian
Jamaica
Nourmahal
San Juan
Porto Rico
Porto Antonio
Astor
New York City
West Indies
Eugene Higgins
Varuna
Funchal
Madeira Islands
Higgins
Wireless Company
McClellands Headed to Greeley With Family Visits
David McClelland his wife and daughter Rebecca left for Greeley Colorado after delays. En route they will visit son Stewart in Kansas City and daughter Margaret in Nebraska who recently married. They plan to stay if Mr. McClelland’s health improves. Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Cunningham also departed for Philadelphia to reside.
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David McClelland
Rebecca
Greeley
Col
Kansas City
Stewart
Nebraska
Margaret
Mr. McClelland
Robert W. Cunningham
Philadelphia
Peary Delights In Frigid Weather Encounter
A brisk northwest wind chills Pennsylvania Avenue as Commander Robert E Peary, U S N, strides hatless yet unfazed. A passerby notes the deep cold, while Peary coolly replies that the weather is mild for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Pennsylvania Avenue
Robert E. Peary
U. 8S. N
Train Collision Kills Two on Cincinnati Line
Dayton reports a head on collision between a southbound freight and a northbound passenger train near the city. Fireman David Hammond of Dayton and brakeman James J. Sweeny of Lima died. Sweeny, about 30, leaves wife Julia and three sons. Funeral in Lima. No passengers injured.
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Dayton
Cincinnati
Hamilton & Dayton
James J. Sweeney
Lima
David Hammond
James J. Sweeny
New Castle
Julia Sweeny
Liberty Street
Seventh Ward
Sweeney
Pennsylvania
Mahoningtown
Juliia Sweeny
John
Joseph
James
Child dies after convulsions from unknown poison
John Spiger, 4, son of Ralph Spiger of Youngstown, died yesterday after 48 hours of convulsions. The poisoning cause remains undetermined. Mr. Shaffer purchased the Reis property on Butler Avenue and is starting a new home construction.
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John
Ralph Spiger
Youngstown
Shaffer
Reis
Butler Avenue
Man Dives For Dollar Wager Into Mahoning River
A. Sager of Youngstown leaped from a bridge railing into the Mahoning river on a one dollar wager. He swam ashore with difficulty and was reported safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Sager
Youngstown
Mahoning River
Taft taps Klumpp as census director in Pittsburgh
Pittsburg reports show President Taft appointing Frank J. Klumpp as census director for the Pittsburgh district. The move draws criticism from supporters of Roosevelt and signals political wire pulling. Allan H. Willett is sidelined as Klumpp aligns with Senator Oliver. Continued on Page Three.
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United Press
Pittsburg
Taft
U. S
George T. Oliver
Frank J. Klumpp
Roosevelt
Klumpp
Allan H. Willett
Carnegie Technical School
Durand
Beverly
State Assembly
Oliver
Hoosevelt
Willett
Stagg Proposes Radical Football Rule Changes to Reduce Injuries
University of Chicago director A A Stagg endorses rules to favor open play and safety. Proposals include two ten yard chances or 15 yard distance with three downs, banning pushing and piling, higher penalties for crawling and unnecessary massing, and referees stopping play promptly. A conference committee meeting at the Chicago Beach hotel will review the ideas.
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Chicago
A. A. Stagg
University of Chicago
National Rules Committee
Athletic Board
Staegg
Stagg
Walter Camp
Chicago Beach
Eloping Couples Stir County News and Orr Resigns
County assessor John H. Orr resigns due to age and ill health. Commissioners appoint James Verner to the vacancy with pay around $2.50 per day. A separate note tells of a baker John Elliott finding his horse dead. A Cincinnati couple eloped to New Castle then returned. the husband Mike Radu reconciles and withdraws charges against the lover Gitovita Rashu.
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John H. Orr
Orr
James Verner
Mike Radu
Gitovita Rashu
Radus
Cincinnati
Rashu
Radu
Mike
New Castle
West Pittsburg
Mayne
Giovita Rashu
Reign of Terror in Nicaragua Amid Estrada Conflicts
New Orleans reports a Nicaragua reign of terror with hundreds executed for Estrada support. Refugees say over five hundred seized and shot without trial as Zelaya forces burn homes and humiliate families. Washington notes two Americans executed and ships ordered to Central American waters.
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United Press
New Orleans
Nicaragua
Estrada
Panama
Zelaya
Washington
Managua
Leonard Grace
Leroy Cannon
State Department
Senor Hazera
Navy Department
Vicksburg
Des Moines
Rosena Case Postponed Again Until November 30
The pardon board postponed Fred Rosena's bid to commute his death sentence for murder until November 30 due to a member's illness. If refused, the execution is slated for December 2. Attorney Walter S. Reynolds will present arguments on November 30 in Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rosena
John Coccho
Pardon Board
Rosena
Walter S. Reynolds
Harrisburg
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Lio Fatal
Thayer Home
Ruth
Greer
Long Avenue
Aml
FOF B
Gompers’ Appeal
Con
Court of Appeals
William 8. Smith
Eric
Douglas
C. A. Douglas
Mr. Douglas
Chester
Annie Douglas
New Hartford
Conn
New Haven
C. A
Barrett
Brooklyn
S. J. Douglas
M. E
Miss Alexander
WL. Astor
Sue
Suh
Greeley, Colo
Peary
Friged
Janes J. Sweeny
Pres.taft
Oliver Taft
T. R
Glass
Ward
Hubby
John Elliott
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