Man Shot Relative in Domestic Scuffle After Drinking
E M Burkheart was shot in the calf by Bert Stivers on a Saturday afternoon at 528 South Mill Street. Stivers, who had been drinking, was arrested and held for a hearing before the mayor. Burkheart was not seriously injured and is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Burkheart
South Mill Street
Bert Stivers
Stivers
Burkheart
Mors
Turkheart
Gilmore
Spiers
Donald Allen
Will Stivers
Allen
Spokane Chamber Backs City Stand Against I W W
Spokane chamber adopts resolutions denouncing the I W W as un-American and a threat, endorsing Mayor Pratt and city officials after arrests of hundreds. Pratt cites defiance of city laws, describes harsh prison conditions and readiness to imprison up to 2000 more if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Industrial Workers of the World
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Pratt
Police Commission
Larceny from Person Charge Filed in Pastures Case
Tank Pastures was arrested on a larceny from the person charge after J. E. rh)peri said Pastures took $65. Pastures denied the charge and posted bail before Alderman Ranney for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tank Pastures
Perio
J. E. Rh
Peri
Pastures
Ranney
Death Record for Mrs. Schmidt and Related Notices
Mrs. Matthew Schmidt, 67, of 206 East Sutton street, is noted in a death record. Also listed are John McGowan of Arlington avenue and Mrs. William Vance of New Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Schmidt
East Sutton Street
John McGowan
Arlington Avenue
William Vance
New Wilmington
Judge Porter Rules That Literary Clubs Are Booze Hubs
Judge Porter filed an opinion on Ellwood City Moose Lodge No. 95 seeking a charter. The court grants incorporation only if by laws ban sideboards and liquor distribution, finding many so called literary clubs merely drinking spots and potentially injurious to the community. The opinion notes witnesses could not confirm plans for intoxicants. continued on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Ellwood City
P. J
Loyal Order of Moose
Act of Assembly
Sketch of Bridges Along Pittsburg Street History
Pittsburg Street history outlines bridges across the Neshannock from 1811 to the present concrete span. From an 1811 appropriation of 150 dollars to a 1886 iron replacement, to the current concrete bridge costing 27,790 dollars plus minor piling, with craftsmen named including Joseph Emery Robert Bentley Josiah Braden and the King and Youngstown Bridge companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McMillin
Pittsburg Street
Neshannock
Joseph Emery
John N., Emery
Robert Bentley
Josiah Braden
Princeton
King Bridge Company
Cleveland
Youngstown Bridge Company
Police Night Nets 30 Arrests Including Two Women
Saturday police activity resulted in 30 arrests for various offenses. Bert Stivers faced shooting with intent to kill while two women Lou Schreckengost and Mary Welsh were charged with drunk and disorderly conduct. Mary Welsh paid $5 and was released. Schreckengost was treated leniently by the mayor. James McKee, at a dis orderly house, paid $5 for his release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Stivers
Lou Schreckengost
Mary Welsh
Lusk
Schreckengost
James McKee
Choir Strike Question Leads To Departure At First Presbyterian
Pastor Dr Scott F Hershey spoke of a strike issue causing a young woman to quit the church choir during Sunday service noting the church stands above both the American Tinplate company and any labor group. A mill worker scheduled to sing had been blamed for the disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Scott F. Hershey
American Sheet and Tinplate Company
Brown Cave Ball Faces Manslaughter Charge
Alpha M Brown charged with manslaughter in the death of Miss Mabel Wilson after her auto collision at Croton avenue crossing. He waived a hearing before Alderman Morris and posted 1000 bail for December term court appearance. Brown retains three attorneys H K Gregory J Norman Martin and W D Wallace. Prosecution side may include J Clyde Gibson and F A Hover. Trial expected to draw attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha M. Brown
Mabel Wilson
Croton Avenue
Alderman Morris
Brown
H. K. Gregory
J. Norman Martin
W. D. Wallace
Young
J. Clyde Gibson
F. A. Hover
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting at Trinity Church
The Ladies Auxiliary of Trinity church will meet Wednesday at 2 30 PM with Mrs. E C Porter of Moreer street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
E. C. Porter
Moreer Street
Rosena Case Before Pardon Board In Harrisburg
Attorney Walter S Reynolds will travel to Harrisburg to present Fred Rosena's commutation bid to the pardon board. The board, meeting to focus on murder cases, will decide on Rosena's self defense claim after District Attorney Young sends his statement. Immediate action follows if the request is denied, with execution set for December 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter S. Reynolds
Harrisburg
Fred Rosena
Pardon Board
Rosena
John Coccho
Young
Dickey Family to Attend Son’s Wedding in Camp Verde
Mr and Mrs David Dickey of San Antonio Texas long time residents of this city will leave Tuesday evening to attend the wedding of their son Chester Dickey to Miss Ethel Bonnell of Camp Verde Texas The ceremony will be held Wednesday December 15 with the Dickeys traveling south to be present for the nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Dickey
San Antonio
Texas
Thomas W. Dickey
Boyles Avenue
Dickey
Chester Dickey
Ethel Bonnell
Camp Verde
New Castle Roast Of Merchants At Coliseum Roast
The audience of 600 heard W J Brennen of Pittsburg mock New Castle merchants during a Sunday Coliseum event. P J McArdle, president of the Amalgamated association, spoke on employer worker unity, while Brennen offered sharp tales criticizing local businessmen. Continued on Page Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Brennen
Pittsburg
Coliseum
New Castle
Brennen
P. J. McaArdle
Amalgamated Association
McArdle
Satan
Sinking Brewster fruit steamer off Diamond Shoals
The Brewster a Jamaica to New York fruit steamer with Captain Heinze and crew of nineteen struck near Diamond Shoals off Cape Hatteras and began sinking. A first mate and four crew were rescued aboard the Diamond Shoals lightship. tugs and a revenue cutter assisted in rescue attempts as a gale rages off Virginia and North Carolina. The ship was chartered to the Atlantic Fruit Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Brewster
Heinze
Jamaica
New York
Diamond Shoals
Cape Hatteras
West Indian
West Indies
United Wireless
Beaufort
N. C
Norfolk
Virginia
North Carolina
Auto Hits Pedestrian on North Mill Street in New Castle
Peter Frank, 45, Italian worker for the street railway, was struck by Crawford Hoyt's car on North Mill Street Sunday evening. He was rushed to Shenango Valley hospital with scalp lacerations, rib injuries, and possible brain hemorrhage but shows improved condition today. Miss Mabel Wilson’s prior Croton hill accident had caused local excitement. Hoyt's large car with limited lighting left the Masonic temple area traveling uphill with unclear speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenango Valley Hospital
Peter Frank
New Castle
North Mill Street
Street
Crawford Hoyt
Hoyt
Frank
South Jefftreon Street
Mabel Wilson
Croton Hill
Alf. M. Brown
Parker Cunningham
Josephine Gamble
New York City
W. H. Falls
Lawrence Club
Falls
Mercer Street
Masonic Temple
Mill Street
Bridge Street
Street Railway Bill Likely Passes in New Castle
Common council expected to approve the entrance of the New Castle and Beaver Valley street railway line. The 50 year franchise and a viaduct on Jefferson street were confirmed after prior opposition to long terms and right of way. The line promises new trade and growth for New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
New Castle and Beaver Valley Company
Select Council
Jefferson Street
Beaver Valley
New Castle
Common Branch
Hunters Firearm Tragedy Tops 1907 North Woods Toll
Detroit dispatch reports 28 dead and about 27 injured from fall hunting accidents in Michigan and Wisconsin as deer season nears close. Notable victims include Dr. John R. Moore of U S Steel Ironwood, H I Bacon of New London, and John Hoeltzel of Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
North Woods
Michigan
Wisconsin
John R. Moore
U. S. Steel Corporation
Iron Wood
H. I. Bacon
New London
John Hoeltzel
Milwaukee
Architect Huston Case Postponed To January 17
The trial of Architect Joseph M. Huston for conspiracy to defraud the State over desk certifications for the state capitol was postponed to Monday January 17 by President Judge George Kunkel. The delay followed illness of Huston’s assistant Stanford B. Lewis and concerns over questions tied to the Snyder appeal in the supreme court on January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Joseph M. Huston
State Capitol
George Kunkel
George S. Graham
Philadelphia
Stanford B. Lewis
Huston
Snyder
First Capitol
Supreme Court
Labor Leaders Seek Anti Injunction and Eight Hour Law Revisions
Labor leaders Samuel Gompers John Mitchell Frank Morrison and James OConnell met with President Taft in Washington to press reforms. They urged injunctive relief limits free speech and property rights repeals, eight hour coverage for subcontractors, Sherman act amendment to shield unions, and stronger child labor enforcement in DC. The president said he would consider and back possible measures in a forthcoming message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Toronto
Samule Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
James O’connell
Federation
Taft
Congress
District of Columbia
Patrick's travesty on criminal laws
Albertus Patrick, brought from Sing Sing to Brooklyn, appeals that a stay delaying his execution for the Rice murder was illegal and that Gov Higgins commuted his sentence illegally at life. He argues he is legally dead and that the state cannot hold him. He seeks freedom and will push for retrial if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Albertus Patrick
Sing Sing
Brooklyn
Patrick
William Marsh Rice
Dennis O'Brien
Court of Appeals
Gov. Higgins
John McGowan Died of Heart Trouble
John McGowan a resident of Arlington avenue died of heart trouble while in Aliquippa where he had gone to work recently. He had lived in the city for years and was a member of St. Marys church. Surviving are his wife and seven children John A Clement Mary Bell Catherine Bertha James Currey Andrew. Funeral services will be held at 9 o clock Wednesday morning at St Marys church with the interment at St Marys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McGowan
Arlington Avenue
Aliquippa
McGowan
St. Mary's Church
John A
Clement
Aliouippa
Mary Bell
Cleveland
James Currey
Morgantown
Catherine
Bertha
Andrew
Mary's Church
St Mary's
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Dumpers
W. W
Spokane, Wash
St. Sue
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Aire
Aes
M’ardle
United States
Beaver Falls
Grace
Cannon
Knox
Nicaragua
State Department
Managua
Zelaya
Pacific
Trias
Yelaya
Caldera
Department
Red Cross
Castillo
Groce
San Juan
Two Lake States
Jokn McCowan
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