Smith McKnight Dies Suddenly at 54
Smith McKnight, a prominent farmer living between Eastbrook and Neshannock Falls, died Monday morning from a stroke after being found unconscious in a barn Saturday. He was 54, survived by his wife, mother, two brothers John and Thomas, two sisters, and is to be interred at Neshannonk cemetery. Funeral Tuesday at 11. Interment in Neshannonk cemetery.
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New Wilmington
McKnight
John McKnight
Eastbrook
Thomas
Neshannock Falls
Carl Fisher
Mary McKnight
Neshannock Cemetery
Westminster Scholastics
World retracts Kaiser interview synopsis over factual doubts
The New York World retracts its published synopsis of Dr. Hale's Kaiser interview, saying no convincing basis of fact exists. It notes confusion over manuscript circulation and asserts the Kaiser did not utter some attributed phrases, expressing sincere regret.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Century Magazine
William Bayara Hale
Paris
Hale
New York Times
Kaiser
William C. Reich
the Times
Order of the Crown
Hamlin the Clever Rochester Auctioneer Impresses New Castle
W P Hamlin of Rochester N Y conducts a sale at Hanna s store in New Castle and earns praise as the most competent auctioneer yet to visit the city. He has led several prior sales here with success and his good nature and witty sayings win friends during his stay.
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W. P. Hamlin
Rochester
N. Y
Hanna
New Castle
Manlin
Terrific Floods Hit Southwest United States Markets
Terrific rains in the Southwest have left seven people dead and seven missing as rivers rise in Oklahoma Texas southern Missouri and southern Kansas. The flood district grows daily with some rivers swelling about an hour and about 5000 people homeless after nearly 30 hours of continuous rain.
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Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
Texas
Missouri
Kansas
Miss Winifred Fielding Hosts 14th Birthday Turkey Dinner
Miss Winifred Fielding, aged 14, celebrated her birthday Sunday with a turkey dinner at 6 o clock. Tables were set for 10 guests and music was provided by Caroline Bear and Berma.
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Winifred Fielding
Caroline Bear
Berma
Deaths of the Day Mary McFarland and James C Trapper
Mary McFarland 86 of this city died Sunday at 122 Court street after a long illness. She leaves two sons George S and Chester R, a daughter Mrs Hilderbrand, a brother Kinsey Jordan, and a Baptist Church ties. James C Trapper 78, formerly of Croton, died Thursday in Evans City Kansas. funeral is Tuesday at 2:30 at his brother in law William Cox’s home with interment in Greenwood.
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Solomon Hilderbrand
Court Street
Mary McFarland
Robert McFarland
McFarland
Lawrence County
Hilderbrand
United Baptist Church
Harlensburg
George S. McFarland
Chester R
Tampa
Florida
Kinsey Jordan
Washington Township
Baptist Church
Harlansburg
Evans City
Kans
James C. Trapper
Mr. Trapper
Croton
Croton Works
Company I
New Jersey Volunteers
Lutheran Church
William
Cox
West
Grant Street
Greenwood Cemetery
Widow of Shipman Douthitt Dies in Beaver Falls
Mrs. Sarah Douthitt widow of Shipman N. Douthitt died at Dr. William Raymer residence 13805 Fifth avenue Beaver Falls around 1 o clock Saturday. She leaves a daughter Mrs. Carrie Raymer. Born in Big Beaver township in 1845 she lived in Beaver Falls since 1870. Funeral Monday at 2 with private interment in Beaver cemetery.
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Sarah Douthitt
Shipman N. Douthitt
William Raymer
Fifth Avenue
Beaver Falls
Carrie Raymer
Big Beaver Township
Major
W. H. Power
Beaver Cemetery
Death of Georgie Evaline Gibbons at age 3
Mr and Mrs Frank Gibbons of Loraine Street mourn the death of their daughter Georgie Evaline Gibbons aged 3 years 2 months 26 days born September 3 1905. Death caused by pneumonia with funeral Tuesday at 9 am at the family residence and burial in West Liberty Cemetery.
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Frank Gibbons
Lorain Street
Georgie Evaline Gibbons
West Liberty Cemetery
Miss Bowser Resumes Duties at Prudential Office
Miss Flossie Bowser returns to duties at the Prudential Insurance office on North and Mer cer streets after nearly three weeks of illness.
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Flossie Bowser
North
Mercer Streets
Prudential Insurance Office
Hear the famous Bostonia Orchestra tomorrow night
A well known Bostonia Orchestra is set to perform tomorrow night in a public concert. Music lovers are invited to attend as the ensemble showcases its signature classical program at the city venue.
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Keystone Orchestra
Pittsburg
Keystone
Bostonia Orchestra
Water resources of country demand thorough investigation
The United States Geologic Survey urges expanded water resources investigations to wisely use the nation’s supply. Flood losses run into hundreds of millions annually, while hundreds of millions more may be needed for river improvements and irrigation. A national drainage and mapping effort is essential to protect and reclaim land and assure water for irrigation projects.
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United States
Switzerland
Geological Survey
Reclamation Service
Children Up for Adoption After Parents’ Demise
Minawanda Paul ine Hood and Catherine May Hood, ages ?, were placed in the custody of the Children's Aid Society of Western Pennsylvania by Judge Porter on Monday. Their mother Boston Hood died after leaving an abusive marriage. The children, once with their grandmother, are to be placed in suitable homes as the father is considered unfit due to drink.
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Catherine May Hood
Children's Aid Society of
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Porter
Boston Hood
Bertha May Hood
Hood
Children's Aid Society
Satterlee Named Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Washington announces Colonel Herbert Satterlee of New York has been tapped to succeed Mr. Newberry as assistant secretary of the navy pending Secretary Metcalf's retirement. Satterlee is described as a man of wealth and social position with ties to J. P. Morgan.
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Washington
Herbert Satterlee
New York
Requisition for Man Accused of Read Murder
Governor Stuart honors New Jersey's request for return of Herbert Griggs arrested in Philadelphia for the murder of William Read in Cumberland County New Jersey.
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Harrisburg
Stuart
New Jersey
Herbert Griggs
Philadelphia
William Read
Landis Township
Cumberland County
Democrats Seek Writ to Halt Inauguration in Illinois
Illinois Democratic leaders meet at state headquarters in Chicago to plan obtaining a writ of prohibition to stop Gov. Deneen's inauguration. Adlai Stevenson, former Democratic challenger, will attend as the contest over the election heads to the legislature for prompt consideration.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Deneen
Adli Stevenson
Bequest Reallocated From Leslie to General Board
The Bethel United Presbyterian church receives direction that trustees split William H. Leslie bequest as $180.94 to the general board.
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William H. Leslie
Bethel United Presbyterian Church
Board of Trustees
General Board
Local Ladies Conclude Visit With Harriet Hartzell
Misses Lida Ruhe Lois Runyan Edith Hines and Bertha Endress concluded a visit with Miss Harriet Hartzell on North Beaver street after traveling from Beaver Falls Ellwood City Clarksburg West Virginia and Zelienople respectively.
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Beaver Falls
Lois Runyan
Ellwood City
Edith Hines
Clarksburg
W. Va
Bertha Endress
Zelienople
Harriet Hartzell
North Beaver Street
Japanese Peace Pact Signed With United States
Washington reports the new Japanese American agreement will be formally signed late today by Secretary Root and Ambassador Takahira. The notes embody long held sentiments and will be exchanged once signatures are affixed. The text will be released in Tokyo and Washington tomorrow night. Senator Cullum inspected the prepared form at the state department.
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Secretary Root Pleased by Compliments Over Japanese Agreement
Secretary of State Root expressed gratification at the compliments about the Japanese American accord after a White House exit. He commented on Woodruff withdrawing from the senatorial race and delicate talks on a voluntary navy abuses commission, noting it remains tentative and may require full-time commitment if accepted.
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Seven Hundred Drown as Japanese Steamer Sinks
Chee Foo Nov 30 Seven hundred persons are believed drowned after a collision between Japanese steamers near the port. Vessels sank and rescuers have not yet returned with limited details. a number of European passengers are presumed among the dead.
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Chee Foo
Marriage License and Social Visits Across Town
Robert Wallace of New Castle and Roberta Barnes of New Castle obtained a marriage license. Mr. and Mrs. M. Kline-Jordan of Mars, and Harry Otto of Johnstown visited Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Beal of Lea sure avenue. Mr. and Mrs. George F. King of Steubenville visited Mr. and Mrs. William Fielding of Croton avenue. Mrs. Ada Billiet is ill at her mother’s home, Mrs. Bessie Evans of Morris street.
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M. Kline-Jordan
Mars
Harry Otto
Johnstown
W. L. Bea
Leasure Avenue
George F. King
Steubenville
William. Fielding
Croton Avenue
Ada Billiet
Lonsi
Bessie Evans
Morris Street
Moody to Host Girls Club Delay Postpones Friday Meeting
Mrs. William F. Moody of Delaware Avenue will entertain the Girls' club Friday afternoon, December il, moving the event from next Friday.
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William F. Moody
Delaware Avenue
Girls’ Club
Veteran Volunteer Firemen Masquerade Ball in Youngstown
New Year’s Eve features the annual masquerade ball hosted by the Veteran Volunteer Firemen in Youngstown. Members and guests are invited to attend the event at the firehouse hall to celebrate the year’s end with proceeds benefiting the department.
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Youngstown
Ministers Adopt Funeral Rules In New Castle
The New Castle Ministerial Association unanimously adopted funeral conduct rules. They ban Sunday funerals except in necessity and require the officiating pastor of the deceased. They urged prompt attendance, fair pay for singers, rear-door entry for latecomers, and removal of intoxicated bearers from ministerial carriages.
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New Castle
Hird
Cnes
C. A. Leatherman
Bethany Lutheran Church
Mrs J Brown Potter Enters Vaudeville Stage
New York reports that actress Mrs James Brown Potter will perform after New Year at Lincoln Square theater for a 20 week season at 2000 dollars weekly. Potter born in Louisiana, left social life for stage in 1887 and has toured the world with Kryle Bellew and company.
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New York
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William Morris
Lincoln Square Theater
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Beerbolm Tree
Grass Fire Near Ray and Pittsburg Streets
A grass fire fanned by a strong wind swept along a wide stretch near Ray and Pittsburg streets. It threatened stables and barns but was stopped by strenuous efforts from the Ray Street Fire Department after an alarm at 2 05 p m. The fire line extended over 100 yards before containment.
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Ray
Pittsburg
Ray Street
Supreme Court declines federal oversight in state rate case
The Supreme Court reverses a Virginia circuit court ruling on the two cent railway rate law. The ruling effectively dismisses federal involvement, leaving the matter to state courts. Chief Justice and Justice Brewer dissented.
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Mrs Marie Wilson Hosts Dinner for Misses Jordan Guests
Mrs Marie Wilson of Highland Avenue will entertain at a Tuesday dinner in honor of Miss Nell Jordan and Miss Eymna Jordan of Mars. The sisters are visiting their sister Mrs W L Beal of Highland Avenue.
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Highland Avenue
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Mars
W. L. ‘Beal
Austrian Army Repulsed in Hercegovina Clash
Vienna reports indicate Austrians suffered a severe reverse in Hercegovina with up to 50,000 believed driven from interior areas after an ambush by rebels aided by Montenegrin and Serbian bands. Fighting said to be brief. Austrian reinforcements rush to the scene as a decisive engagement looms.
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Paris Seine and the city’s beloved vistas
A Collier’s excerpt extols Paris linking the Seine to the city’s soul. It describes a demolished public building near the Champs Elysees that ruined a cherished river view and laments the clash of art, practicality, and business in urban beauty.
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Mind of Woman debate echoed in 19th century magazine
The December American Magazine article by Professor Thomas of Chicago University argues that girls can rival boys in skilled tasks, noting female success in typing and other feats. The piece contrasts early training for boys with girls learning at home, hinting at evolving views of gender roles. Also, a Beaver gathering brings Miss Flossie Lawser’s friends to town, with guests including Mr. Howarth, Mr. Wallace, their children, and Mr. Hays.
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Chicago University
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Beaver
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Edward
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Geneva
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Berlin brewery venture ends in failure after busy yet unprofitable year
An attempt to establish a municipal brewery in Berlin produced heavy activity and good business but ultimately lost money, signaling a mal styled failure in city beer endeavors.
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Berlin
Fire alarm boxes officially listed in city grid
The News publishes a compiled list by City Electrician W. Devlin detailing fire alarm boxes. Entries include locations such as Elm and Falls, Shenango Valley hospital, Jefferson and Grant. many streets across Mercer, Highland, Croton, Perry and surrounding areas with box numbers like 5 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 84 85 36 37 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 51 52 63 54 55 56 57 58 59 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 71 72 73 75 76 77 78 211 212 311 511 512.
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Elm and Falls Streets
Shenango Valley Hospital
Jefferson and
Grant Streets
Beaver Streets
Shenango
Bridge Streets
Grant Avenue
Green Streets
Jefferson
White
Mercer and
Lincoln Avenue
Highland
Wallace Avenues
Neshannock Avenue
East Street
Washington and
Cochran Streets
Central Station
Sheridan Avenues
Mill Streets
Wellington Aves
Pittsburg
Court Streets
Walnut Street
Croton Avenue
Vine Street
Oak and
Spruce Streets
G. W. Miller's
Martin Street
Court Street
East End
Ray and
Ridge Streets
Crawford and
Erie
Ray Streets
Pearson and
Epworth
Grove Street
Mill & W. N. Y
P. Ry
Allen Streets
Franklin Ave
Pittsburg St
Butler Avenue
John Street
Arlington Ave
Long Avenue
Carson Street
George Streets
Nail Mill
George Street
Moravia Street
Tube
Orchard
Cedar Streets
Box Factory
Seventh Ward Engine House
Elm Street
Chain Works
Second Ave
Cherry St
Montgomery and
Lafayette Sts
Carlysle and
Henry Streets
Rhodes Place
Crawford Ave
County Line
Lyndal and
Belmont Streets
Sumimit and
Lutton Streets
Chicago Pitchers Threaten Strike Over Salaries
Chicago November 30. Brown and Overall leading Chicago pitching staff threaten to strike unless salaries rise. Brown reportedly offered $5,000 to manage a semi professional club next year, a similar offer said to be extended to Overall.
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Chicago
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