German balloon Busley rescues recount daring North Sea drift
Berlin reports the German balloon Busley with pilot Dr. Niemeyer and assistant Heidiman endured a 440 mile drift across the North Sea after losing ballast. They were rescued by a steamer near Leith Scotland and describe a near doom before reaching safety. Helvetia was disqualified after landing near Molde Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Busley
International Race Committee
North Sea
Niemeyer
Herr Heidiman
Leith
Scotland
Hegersell
Plauen
Kelvetia
Molde
Norway
Helvetia
Panshere
Tilot Neimyer
Hambure
England
Arctic Ocean
St. Louis
Castilla
Montanes
Pastor Leatherman Attends Pittsburg Synod Meeting
Rev. C. G. Leatherman pastor of Bethany Lutheran church travels to Wheeling West Virginia to join the Pittsburg synod sessions. Delegation from Fay County includes W. M. Boyd as accompanying pastorate delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Leatherman
Bethany Lutheran Church
Wheeling
Pittsburg
The
Lutheran Church
W. M. Boyd
Fay
Masonic Event At Beaver Falls Visit Of Royal Arch Officers
Fifteen Delta chapter 170 members led by John C. Wallace attended a Beaver Falls function. Eighteen grand officers of the Royal Arch chapter of Pennsylvania with William B. Meredith of Philadelphia and staff were guests of Harmony chapter 206. The visit served as an official visitation with officers from Rochester Sharon New Castle and Greenville in attendance. New Castle reps traveled in a special Pullman car. One of the main events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Chapter
John C. Wallace
Beaver Falls
Igh Royal Arch
Pennsylvania
Wilam B. Meredith
Philadelphia
Harmony
Rochester
Sharon
New Castle
Greenville
Vaccination Law Seen as Barrier to Education and Lawbreaking
State Superintendent Nathan Schaeffer reports that in 9,851 inspected schools there were 50,817 unvaccinated students, showing the vaccination exclusion law falls short. He warns the policy encourages lawbreaking to obtain schooling, noting effects on literacy and future reform needs. The report lists 2,589 districts, 33,171 schools, 7,488 male teachers, 26,525 female teachers, and 1,221,200 pupils with an average daily attendance of 951,670.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Nathan ©. Schaeffer
Schaeffer
Samuel G. Dixon
Educational Commission
George Wolf
Thaddeus Stevens
Barbering Bride Is Held for Court
Rose Presser Grinsberg a newly married barber was held for court by Alderman Charles B. Mayne on a charge of larceny by bailee. Bail set at 100 dollars. Rose, living on Moravia Street, said she needed wedding funds and bought furniture from J. Marlin for 34.55 with claimed cash payments. Marlin testified Rose failed to pay after claiming 800 dollars in the bank, and several witnesses corroborated the sale and alleged nonpayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canning Works
Rose Presser Grinsberg
Charles B. Mayne
Rose
Moravia Street
I. Grinsberg
J. Marlin
Mayne
Marlin
Youth shoots girl and then self in Des Moines tragedy
Harley Bright and Esther Cook of Shenandoah aged 15 are dead after Bright shot the girl and then killed himself. The incident reportedly follows a breakup and a plan to testify in a case against Bright and his sister for allegedly enticing another girl away from home at Brights father’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Harley Bright
Esther Cook
Shenandoah
Bright
Pythians Visit Butler Lodge October 20
Members of the New Castle Western Star lodge of the Knights of Pythias will pay a fraternal visit to Butler lodge No. 211 on Tuesday evening October 20. The date was corrected from the earlier notice of the last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Western Star Lodge
The
Knights of Pythias
Butler
Butler Lodge
Local Supervisors to Convene Western PA Eastern Ohio
Arrangements are under way for the annual round table of school superintendents and principals from Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio to be held in Sharon on November 33 and 14. Participants include T. A. Kimes and others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Sharon
T. A. Kimes
Saa Lions
Saan
Barnes Breaks Out With A New Story In Franklin Jail
Frank Barnes alias A B Ruth, famed for tall tales, claims bones of a Blevins murder helper lie in Elk county. He says a Bradford man and two others killed City Treasurer John Blevins and promises to guide authorities to a grave. Venango and New Castle officials doubt his claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barnes
A. B. Ruth
Franklin
Blevins
Frank Williams
John Blevins
Elk County
Barnes
Bradford
Venango County
New Castle
Six months for William and three for John under Lusk
Mayor Lusk hands out six months to William Thomas for drunken begging and three months to John James for repeated street vagrancy. Police Chief Gilmore reports a collection of five used knives from visitors at the brick yard. the mayor questions night-shift workers and urges them toward a timed dash to city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gilmore
William Thomas
William
Lusk
Farrell
John James
Pat Farrell
John
Gilmore
Gene” Buckley
Foreigners jailed 38 days for hunting without papers
Three foreigners were sent to jail for 38 days each by Alderman Fulkerson for hunting without naturalization papers. Seven men were arrested by Detective John S. Stewart. four produced naturalization papers and were released. The jailed group included Ben k po ay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulkerson
John S. Stewart
Ben K . Po Ay
Tragedy Near Harlandsburg Claims 15 Year Old Hunter
A 15 year old, Harry Palmer of 226 East Long Avenue, was killed when his gun discharged while crossing a fence during a rabbit hunting trip with relatives William Bryan and Eugene Kerr. The accident occurred near a coal shaft owned by A. G. Dean, who notified Palmer’s family and The News. The rabbit season had just opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Palmer
George Palmer
East Long Avenue
Harlansburg
A. G. Dean
Palmer
Shenango
Wilson
Dean
Nancy Palmer
Crawford Avenue
William Bryan
Electric Street
Eugene Kerr
Walnut Street
Bryan
Kerr
U. S. Dean
Cross Suit Follows Small Dog's Capture
Jack Young tried to catch a small dog in the Fifth ward near Mill Street when Abraham Hazelwood allegedly interfered. Young then arrested Hazelwood for interference, who posted a forfeit. Tonight a constable from Alderman Morrison's office arrests Jack on a charge of assault and battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Young
Fifth Ward
Mill Street
Jack
Abraham Hazelwood
Hazelwood
W. P. Morrison
New Castle Marchers Shine in Taft Parade at Wheeling
About 70 members of the Young Men's Republican club from New Castle joined a large parade in Wheeling for Taft. They arrived by special from Pennsylvania and drew cheers for their striking uniforms and dress. Taft rode near them as crowds lauded the New Castle contingent and nearby Lincoln and Beaver Valley groups. The procession stretched miles and the group returned home after a long day, with Taft smiling and waving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Wheeling
Greer
Young Men's Republican Club
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Rochester
Lincoln Club
New Brighton
Lincoln
Beaver Valley
Taft
West Virginia
Investigators Plan Meeting On City Probe Course
The investigation committee of councils led by McKee Fike and Wilson will meet today to decide how to proceed. They worry lack of authority may halt action and the matter may be dropped. Mayor Lusk says he will listen to proof of officer misconduct and will investigate if shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. McKee
P. K. Fike
L. W. Wilson
Harry J. Lusk
Committee of Ten Organizes at Beaver Baptist Association
The Beaver Baptist association formed the Committee of Ten at First Baptist Church to expand mission work, especially among foreigners. Officers elected: President Dr H J Whalen, Secretary Rev G C Harter, Treasurer C M Duff. Members include Rev L S Shoemaker, Rev G Morgan Davis, Rev E J McKeever, Rev Samuel Russell, G D Devitt, and Warren Book. Meetings set for first Monday each month in New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
H. J. Whalen
G. C. Harter
New Brighton
C. M. Duff
Hillsville
L. S. Shoemaker
Harlansburg
G. Morgan Davis
Ellwood
E. J. McKeever
Negley, O
Samuel Russell
South Sharon
G. D. Devitt
Sharpsville
Warren Book
Slippery Rock
Newcastle
Sharon
Beaver Falls
New Castle
Dr Sparks Delivers Noted Lecture On Robert Morris
Dr Edwin Earl Sparks president of State College addressed the teachers institute last night on Robert Morris known Patriot. The audience highly praised his clear delivery and thoughtful remarks. Tonight Whitney Bros Concert Company is billed as the attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Earl Sparks
State College
Te Teachers’ Institute
Robert Morris
Death notices list several local residents
Death records identify individuals including Harry Palmer age 15 of 226 East Long avenue Mrs. Samuel Stansfield age 23 of Moody avenue Albert Augustine of Hubbard Dr. Arthur Kelly age 72 of Xenia Charles B. Barrett age 23 of Plankinton S. D. Mrs. Lavina Campbell of Mt. Union Michael Weis age 42 of Slippery Rock township Stephen Fabiani age 3 months at rear 124 Pearson street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Palmer
East Long Avenue
Samuel Stansfield
Moody Avenue
Albert Augustine
Hubbard
Arthur Kelly
Xenia
Charles B. Barrett
Plankinton
S. D
Lavina Campbell
Mt. Union
Michael Weis
Slippery Rock Township
Stephen Fabiani
Pearson Street
Granddaughter custody case brought by Pyle family
Martin Pyle and wife through attorney R K Aiken seek habeas corpus to reclaim Vera Laura Newell nine from Cassandria Newell in the city. The petition traces Vera to John and Laura Nicks and Frank P Newell, now with Mrs Cassandria Newell. It says Vera’s father unknown and Frank Newell allegedly unfit. Newell challenges, with District Attorney Young to represent him before Judge Porter on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Pyle
R. K. Aiken
Vera Laura Newell
Cassandria Newell
John Nicks
Laura Nicks
Newell
Young
Porter Friday
Too Much Motoring Causes Meningitis
Cortlandt Field Bishop president of the Aero Club of America is reported dying in a Aix-Les-Bains sanitarium after illness traced to jarring from motoring in France. He has been in Europe attending recent flights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Cortlandt Field Bishop
The
Aero Club of America
Aix-Les-Bains
Bishop
Aero Club
Sheriff Seizes Personal Property in County for Sale
Sheriff Waddington seized property belonging to Peter Hess in the southern county and advertised it for sale on an execution for 41 dollars issued by William Curry. Mrs Hess claims the goods levied upon belong to her and disputes the sale potential trouble over sale risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waddington
Peter Hess
William Curry
Tin Mills to Start Five More At Shenango Plant
Officials of the American Tinplate company announced on Thursday that five additional tin mills at the Shenango plant will begin operation next Monday. This brings the total running mills to twenty five of thirty as townsfolk and workers anticipate broader prosperity. Some idle mills remain, with Greer and Shenango workers affected by the floating-work plan amid union tensions and industry-wide restart efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepango
American Tinplate Company
Planta
Greer
Steubenville
Ango
Greer and Shenango
Bethany Lutheran Church Dedication in Pittsburg Street
Bethany Lutheran church on Pittsburg street will be dedicated Sunday November 1 with a public reformation service November 2 at 745 pm. The service is a union gathering of city Lutheran churches including German Swedish St Johns Finnish and Bethany congregations. Speaker is Ren Ellis Burgess of Connellsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Lutheran
Pittsburg Street
Grant Street
Crawford Avenue
St. John’s
North Street
Morton Street
Ren Ellis B. Burgess
Connellsville
Opening of the Rabbit Season This Morning
The rabbit season opened this morning as many sportsmen left the city to hunt. Rabbits are reported plentiful this season and farmers in several parts of the county have posted No Trespassing signs to deter hunters who violate notices.
Country Boys Outpace City Boys in Life Race
Dr J Adams Puffer argued at a teachers institute that country boys win advantages through early manual training and practical chores. City boys, he said, often lack work discipline, while country bred workers reach high positions in many cities. He urged industrial departments in common schools to blend labor with study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Adams Puffer
Teachers’ Institute
Puffer
Boston
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RAGE
Rev. Leatherman
SYNOD
Royal Arch Chapter
Pythians
Billy Thomas
Boy Hunter
Hammer
Lad
Small Dog
Man
Committee OF Ten
DR. Spark
Mahoningtown
Shenango Mills
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