Advance Gifts Committee To Have Meeting
The first meeting of the Advance Gifts Committee of the New Castle Community Chest is set for this afternoon at 5 15 in the Chest headquarters Greer block. Reporters say wealthy New Castle residents are responding nobly to fund local benevolent and philanthropic activities. Captains for the soliciting teams will meet at 6 30 at the M C A to review plans with divisions Utilities Industrial and Mercantile well represented. Enthusiasm for the Community Chest grows as business people back the effort and residents praise its approach that replaces a harassing annual drive.
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Advance Gifts Committee
New Castle Community Chest Organization
David
Pple
Chest
Greer
New Castle
Utilities
Castle
C. A
R. L. Mearmans
New Castle Yo M. CG
Cap and clothing near body in Pittsburgh area mystery
Constables Hicks and Bannon, with helpers, searched a log site in West Pittsburg where a body was found and head buried nearby. A cap, yellow silk lining, and fresh earth indicated foul play as investigators uncovered the severed head and examined surrounding clues.
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GS. W. Hicks
Walter Bannon
Dunlap
William. Newswander
William Taylor
John Shuitz
West Pittsburg
Hicks
William Newawander
Mystery Head Found After Swamp Murder Probe
County detectives continued probing a grisly murder case in which a decapitated head was found near a swamp. Investigators described a cap, burned clothing, two charred shirt wrist bands, a five foot rope and uncertain shoes. the killer’s use of a blunt instrument, possible capture, and gloves of many types were discussed as photos aid identification.
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Dunlap
J. P. Caldwell
Clark
Rutter
Rutter Studio
West Pittspore
Offutt Morgue
Fry
Three Die In Pittsburgh Fire Involving Bed Fires
The Pittsburgh blaze left three dead after beds became cremation-like flames. Max Thomas and wife woke to fire surrounding their bed and jumped from a second floor window. Mrs. Thomas was stunned, and Mr. Thomas suffered a broken leg. Fireman J F Kaminski fell through a window with a deep hand cut while aiding trapped victims. Fire marshal blamed an overheated pressing machine in a first-floor tailor shop.
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Max Thomas
McQuigg Named National Commander Elect Gen
McQuigg rose from Cleveland Grays to First Ohio Engineers, serving as captain and major. He led provisional regiments on the Mexican border, commanded in the Argonne, and mobilized the 112th Infantry in World War I. He later became brigadier general of the Ohio National Guard and commanded the 37th Division’s infantry brigade.
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Clevaland Grays
Ohio Engineers
Engineers
McQuigg
112Th Iigingers
Baccaret
Argonne
Ghio National Guard
Tard
Meermans Advocates Community Chest Drive Reform
R L Meermans, general secretary of the New Castle YM C G and Community Chest, argues that fundraising drains energy and time. He praises a unified Community Chest campaign as more practical than individual drives and notes broad support from participating institutions.
Musician Recovers Lost Violin After Public Appeal
Matthews McNamara, a city musician, reported the loss of a valuable violin essential for his livelihood. The News published a notice, leading H B Milley to contact McNamara and return the instrument, restoring the family’s prized possession.
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Matthews McNamara
H. 2B. Milley
McNamara
Mitchell Open to Contempt Action by Court
The article notes a debate among court and army officials over contempt charges for Mitchell. It cites potential penalties of 400 dollars or six months imprisonment. The court opened with the incident largely ignored, though public interest and Mrs. Lansdowne’s scheduled appearance drew spectators outside the courtroom.
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Mitchell
Mitchells
Harrisburg Tech Team Arrives For Rematch at New Castle
Harrisburg tech team arrives this afternoon for a rematch at Island Park where 1,600 fans witnessed New Castle win 18 to 0 a year ago. The crowd’s passion is recalled as the team trains for another showdown, urging hard work in practice and effort on game day.
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Island Park
New Castle
Harrisburg
Worther
Sound Death Knell of Blue Monday in Chicago Laundries
Chicago hosts a half annual laundry convention as 1600 laundry owners showcase electric tumble dryers with red and green signal lights to reduce Monday drudgery. Modern methods claim drastic cuts in loss per item and faster turnover, signaling a shift in the laundry industry.
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Chicago
Otlelais
Pirates and Senators face pivotal world series game
Washington hosts Pittsburgh in a tense world championship game as the Senators aim to use home field and Johnson as a fallback. Experts expect a wide, high scoring contest with key bullpen use and potential rest days for Sir Walter Johnson as the series hinges on today’s result.
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Sid Mercer
International News Service
Specs
Washington
Pittaburgh
Senators
Pirates
Walter Johnson
Giants
Lue
Stanley Harris
Johnson
Pittsburgh
Tomnson
Sir Waller
Shthia Way
Pitsburgh
PULASKI ENTERTAIN CLUB HOSTS HUBBANDS AS GUESTS
Mr and Mrs Charles Clark hosted the L A RK club at their home on Thursday evening with husbands as special guests. Guests included Mr and Mrs W F Kana, Mr and Mrs J F Myers, Mr and Mrs M J Boyd, and others. Mrs James Black will host in November. The evening featured games fancy work and social chat followed by a lunch. Several members and guests are named alongside brief notes of illness visits and travel.
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Charles Clark
L. A. RK
Mine Maxine Clark
Lloyd Mitcheltree
James Black
W. F. Kana
Worthington
SL. Wick
Charles Wick
Mary J. Reno
Chautau- Qua
Ralph Ayers
New Castle
J. J. Davidson
Wred Hull
Beaver Folia
BH. L. Ayers
What Did You See Thea Woman Mistook Fire Hydrant on Adams
A visitor on Adams Street mistook a fire hydrant for a pump she was seeking. The incident prompted locals to check the area and confirm the hydrant was not a pump.
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Thea
Adams Street
Lewisburg plans tribute to Christy Mathewson
International News Service reports Lewisburg Pennsylvania readies a funeral for Christy Mathewson arriving from Saranac Lake at six tonight. Bucknell University and town mourn the baseball great as flags are to be half-masted and a brief memorial held before the Bucknell George Washington football game tomorrow. Mathewson’s son Christy was enrolled at Bucknell.
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Lewisburg
Christy Mathewson
Sarnac Lake
Tost
Tuberentosta
Bucknell University
Mathewson
Frank Stoughton
Backnell-George
Gam
Christy
Buckwell
Predictive Frosts Hit Great Lakes Region Tonight
The Chicago weather bureau forecast heavy killing frost and freezing temperatures across the Great Lakes area with rains and snow. Mid winter conditions extended into the northwest and south to Nebraska and Kansas. Subfreezing readings appeared in northern Wisconsin Minnesota the Dakotas Montana and parts of Iowa Nebraska and Kansas. North Dakota's Minot reached 18 degrees. Five inches of snow fell in northwestern Minnesota and as far south as Madison Wisconsin. Temperatures were expected to rise in the northwest as the cold spell abates.
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Sero
Minnesota
Madisen
Wis
Economy Is Wealth and Skinner Will Prosper
President Arthur Williams of the American Museum of Safety says America loses about one and a half billion dollars yearly through disabled help due to stubborn resistance to safety devices. A man hurries Skinner from a cigar store after an exchange over prices and extra charges.
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Skinner
Arthur Williams
American Museum of Safety
New York
America
Probe started in death of two racing aviators
Investigators pursue a probe into the fatal crash of two aviators during a model plane race at Muiyi hill trophy event. The machine, converted from biplane to monoplane with a 15 horsepower motor, is suspected to have been weakened in building.
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PROBE
Shamberlain
Maryland Pressed Steel, Company
Pm Biplane
Family quarrel in Harrisburg ends in slaying
P T Croyle lies dead from a bullet wound while her husband, said to be a clothing salesman, is found nearby with a back of the head wound. He is rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Croyle reportedly told officers they had a quarrel and she shot him after producing a revolver. Mrs Croyle appears to have died instantly.
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John Foster
P.T. Croyle
Groyle
Croyle
Deaths Of The Day Ava Hilny Funrrdd Wrerat
Funeral services for Ava Hilny Funrrdd Martha Rilay were conducted from the family home on Croton avenue Thursday afternoon at 2 50 in charge of Rev R G Borump of this city. Pallbearers were Joe McDevitt Clyde Snyder David Samuels Georg Ni¢kum Albert Howell and Lew McCretry. Burial was made in Greenwood cemetery.
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Ava
Hilny
Wrerat
Martha Rilay
Croton Avenue
R. G. Borummp
Joe McDevitt
Clyde Snyder
David Samuels
Georgs Ni¢kum
Albert, Howell
Lew’ McCretry
Greenwood Cemetery
Cats Fascinated by Bright Lights and Fatal Rails
A lifeless black cat lies in the snow beside a bright red bloodstain after being run over. A one armed flagman explains cats are drawn to locomotive headlights, crouch on tracks, and wait for the illumination, which leads to their death. He notes a market exists for the skins.
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Roth
Hagman
Auction Night at the Liberty Tonight
The Liberty presents a unique Lissayer act with an auction of a dancer’s wardrobe from her shoes to hats after the performance. A Buzzin Around company member models a fall and winter outfit and Max Golden acts as auctioneer. The program also features Golden and Long’s musical comedy A Heel to Maxims, film showings, and a return of the Buzzin Around company next week.
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Lissayer
Liberty
Buzein
Max Golden
Porthayer, Co
Golden and Long
Sd Hera
Gether
Liberty #3
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