Tragic Death in County Jail Ends Lucas Case
W H Lucas, a 35 year old man from Culpepper Virginia, hanged himself in the county jail after being arrested on a burglary charge in the Kennelly block. A note addressed to Lillian Walker of Franklin, Pennsylvania, preceded his death and indicated a troubled pursuit of Walker who had followed him to New Castle. Lucas left behind a wife and two children in Pittsburg and had been sentimentally entangled with Walker after serving as a hotel butler in Franklin. The case prompted official investigation as Sheriff Waddington and Coroner Cox processed the scene and found the indelible note in Lucas pockets.
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Lillian Walker
Franklin
Pittsburg
Nannie Stevens
Lillian
W. H. Lucas
Waddington
Norris
Lucas
Joseph Marks
Kennelly Block
Cox
Offutt
Culpepper
Peta
Bryan Heads Through Lawrence Junction on Special Train
Democratic presidential hopeful William Jennings Bryan passed through Lawrence Junction on a special Pennsylvania line train at 4 45 P M He raced through Mahoningtown at 60 miles an hour and had only a fleeting view of New Castle No stop was planned between New Castle and East Liverpool where he would speak later that afternoon Local Democrats traveled from New Castle to Youngstown to hear his remarks amid unconfirmed reports of free transport offers by the county committee for crowd boosting
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William Jennings Bryan
Lawrence Junction
Pennsylvania
Mahoningtown
New Cas
Tle
East Liverpool
New Castle
Youngstown
Bryan
Democratic County Committee
Fines Review Over Rail Rebates Reaches Supreme Court
The Chicago and Alton railroad appeals a $60,000 rebate fine from 1903 04 to the Supreme Court claiming refunds per car covered switching and terminal facilities. Judge Grosscup affirmed the earlier ruling excluding that evidence. Attorneys Blackburn Esterline and Shaw defended the railroad. Solicitor General Hoyt argued for the government.
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United Press
Washington
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Swarzschild
Sulzberger
Kansas City
Supreme Court
Grosscup
Chicago and Alton
Blackburn, Esterline
Ralph M. Shaw
Railroad
Hoyt
Partition in estate of A. S. Van Gorder heard in Perry township
Judge Porter presided at a hearing on the petition of Joseph A. Van Gorder to partition the estate of Atva S. Van Gorder deceased. The estate includes a Fifth ward house and lot and four Perry township tracts totaling 35 38 and 60 acres. Viewers will value the property for six heirs to accept or refuse at appraisal. if none buy, it will be sold and proceeds divided.
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Porter
Atva 5S
van Gorder
Perry Township
Joseph A. van Gorder
Bay patrol horse Jerry spiked after run for drunks
Jerry the bay patrol horse at Central station was hospitalized after being spurred by a gray partner during a run with several drunks arrested by police. His left fore foot was injured and blood spurted before Driver Howard Phillips treated him. He will recover in a few days.
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Jerry
Bay
Central Station
Howard Phillips
Cleveland Voters to Decide on Johnsons Street Railway Plans
Cleveland voters head to the polls after a month long fight over mayor Johnsons Municipal Traction franchise. The Chamber of Commerce opposed it 167 to 129 while striking street railway workers and other opponents pressed to defeat the grant. Supporters anticipate continuation of the three cent fare under municipal operation.
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Cleveland, O
Cleveland
Johnson
Municipal Traction Company
Cleveland Electric Railway Company
Union Street Railway
Chamber of Commerce
Steamer New York Fire Kills Four Men
Four men burned to death as the steamer New York of the Hudson River Day Line burned to the water's edge in Newburgh New York. The vessel had arrived for repairs from Marvel shipyard with a crew of about 50 when a lamp explosion started a fire aft in the quarters of the African American crewman, trapping four men James Jones Joseph Mathews Isaac Jenkins and Alexander Bray.
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United Press
Newburgh
N. Y
New York
James Jones
Joseph Mathews
Isaac Jenkins
Butcher
Alexander Bray
Porter
Marvel
Negro Help
Waldron raving in hospital after McDonald murder
New York October 21. Nelie Waldron, engaged to Edward McDonald, raved in Kings County Hospital observation ward while McDonald’s funeral was held. Autopsy confirmed McDonald was murdered. Waldron had earlier tried to drown herself in the East River after the shooting.
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United Press
New York
Edward McDonald
Nellie Waldron
Kings County Hospital
Brooklyn
East River
Iss Waldron
McDonald
Boston Honors Samuel Francis Smith On Centenary
Boston and Newton marked the birth centennial of Dr Samuel Francis Smith, author of America. Bells tolled at Park Street Church and schools in Newton recounted the song’s creation. Smith died November 16, 1895 in Newton.
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United Press
Boston
Mass
Newton
Samuel Francis Smith
America
Boston Park Street
Edward Mozart Praises New Castle Coliseum as Top Tiny Playhouse
Edward Mozart head of the Mozart vaudeville circuit visited New Castle and inspected the Coliseum. He called the venue one of the prettiest little play houses on the circuit and expressed strong approval of its condition and charm.
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Edward Mozart
New Castle
Railroads Coerce Employes Power Granted to Managers Questioned
A debate unfolds over railroad management powers to probe workers and future mysteries of democracy. Critics warn such authority could curb civic freedoms while rail firms defend security needs and efficiency.
Bryan lashes out at railway bosses in Newark Ohio speech
In Newark Ohio W. J. Bryan accused Van derbilt managers of coercing shop workers and warned that their power would threaten voters. He contrasted those charges with his own plan to restore worker earnings and urged action to counter corporate influence. He outlined a campaign itinerary through New York and northern Ohio.
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United Press
MT. Vernon
W. J. Bryan
Ohio
Newark
van Winkle
Charlies Schaeff
Albert Ingalls
Vanderbilt Railway Systems
Lake Shore
New York Central
Ryan
Bellefontaine
George Ingalls
Big Four
Charles P. Taft
Bryan
Sthire Aterd
Bond
White House
Roosevelt
Africa
Republican Party
New York
Cleveland
Toledo
Marietta
City Hall Tightens Up For Winter Weather
Thomas McClusky overseeing city building completed storm doors new locks bolts and window panes city hall now air tight with fresh paint improvements. The snug setup helps during winter months.
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Thomas McClusky
McClusky
Forest fires threaten salt supply in Michigan
St Louis dispatch reports Charles M. Mulkey of Detroit says last week’s northern Michigan fires burned wood and sawdust fuel used by salt works, making coal imports impractical and threatening reduced output and higher prices for coarse salt.
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ST. Louis
Michigan
Charles M. Mulkey
Detroit
Mulkey
Spectacular New York tenement fire claims three lives
Firebugs started flames in a New York City tenement sending residents leaping from windows. Policemen saved many by catching children in the street as smoke and flames spread. Victims include Yetta Moskowitz and Morris Moskowitz. Mrs Krause lowered her children to safety before leaping to the street.
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N. Y
New York
East Side
Yetta Moskowitz
Morris Moskowitz
Louis
Moskowitz
Yetta Krause
Bellevue Hospital
Dixon optimistic on Taft victory in national race
Senator Joseph M. Dixon of Montana toured Washington with optimism about Taft winning the presidential contest. He said party resources would not be overused in Ohio Indiana and New York and predicted an overwhelming national victory. He dismissed Bryan carrying Wyoming Utah and Idaho and projected Taft leads in New York and Minnesota with substantial pluralities.
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United Press
Washington
Taft
Joseph M. Dixon
Montana
Ohio
Indiana
New York
Bryan
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Mississippi
Mr. Dixon
Minnesota
Pirates Operate On Long Island In Mysterious Sighting
On October 21 the schooner Eclipse from Bridgeport was found ashore near Huntington New York after a suspected pirate raid. Captain John Barm, wandering in a blank mind, sought news of crewman John Murphy and caused a hotel disturbance before police returned him home.
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United Press
New York
Eclipse
Bridgeport
Barm
Cafe Des Beaux Ags
Murphy
Huntington
Ministers Should Have Big Families Declares Clergyman
Chicago October 21 Episcopal clergymen are behind other denominations in large families, says Rev. Cyrus Townsend Brady of Toledo novelist and divine. He urges clergymen to set an example by having more children and notes his own six children as an example during an Episcopal Missionary council address.
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United Press
Chicago
Episcopal
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Toledo
Episcopal Missionary Council
Brady
French maid Marie Moliere dies leaping from West Side apartment
Marie Moliere a French maid leaped to her death from the sixth floor of Haigcourt on the Upper West Side after seeking to prove she had typhoid fever despite physicians diagnosis. Her skull was crushed and she died instantly.
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United Press
New York
Marie Moliere
Haigcourt
Upper West Side
Olympic Marathon Champion John Hayes to Exhibit in Newark
John Hayes, Olympic marathon winner, will run the 15 mile Marathon in Newark New Jersey today with entrants from several eastern states. Hayes will also give a 3 mile exhibition run.
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United Press
Newark
N. J
John Hayes
Hayes
Cuba's Fever Heat as Election Nears in Havana
Betting in Cuba on the November 14 presidential vote is even money as Conservatives and Liberals claim victory. A possible January withdrawal of the American army raises fears of a revolution. Governor General Magoon resists delaying troops while police and forces guard big voting sites. The Negro party led by General Estenez contests for legislative seats with no presidential candidate.
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United Press
Havana
Cuba
United States
Magoon
Negro Party
Estenez
Wise Chicagoans regulate marriage by city ordinance
Chicago officials consider a new ordinance to curb marriage matchmaking for profit. The measure would classify aiding or negotiating for paid introductions between men and women for marriage as a misdemeanor with fines from 200 dollars per offense. District Attorney Sims backs the proposal targeting matrimonial agencies and similar Cupid services.
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WISE
United Press
Chicago
Council Judiciary Committee
Sims
Lawyer Marrin Sentenced to Sing Sing for Forged Mortgages
Frank Marrin, a Brooklyn lawyer found guilty of forging mortgages entrusted to him by a client, received a sentence of 15 to 20 years in Sing Sing. Judge Dike noted that pending prosecutions in Pennsylvania would proceed, as Marrin had allegedly committed other crimes in Philadelphia while posing as "Judge Franklin Stone."
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New York
Frank Marrin
Brooklyn
Dike
Sing Sing
Marrin
Philadelphia
Franklin Stone
Pennsylvania
Fishermen Drift In Gale On Lake Michigan Near Manitou Island
Four fishermen including Mr and Mrs Patrick Hury and Peter Swanson with his son sail from Manitou Island in a small launch. A heavy easterly gale drives them toward open water and the Wisconsin shore, with rescue uncertain if they fail to reach safety.
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Glenn Haven
Mich
Upper Lake Michigan
Patrick Hury
Peter Swanson
Manitou Island
Wisconsin
Inventor George Reapcap Travels Through Youngstown in Portable House
Inventor George Reapcap toured Youngstown yesterday driving a portable house on wheels. The family has logged about 5,000 miles in recent years riding the compact home on wheels.
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George Reapcap
Youngstown
Death Record Notices for Local Residents
Sister Teresa Clara Sweeney of Noth street, James Harper age 80 of Beaver, Margaret Allen age 82 of Brent Mercer county, W H Lucas age 35 of Pittsburg, and Josephine Noggle age 72 of Wampum are listed in a local death record segment.
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Teresa
Clara Sweeney
Noth Street
James Harper
Beaver
Margaret Allen
Brent
Mercer County
W. H. Lucas
Pittsburg
Josephine Noggle
Wampum
Big Republican meeting planned with county officials named
A large crowd is expected as county committeemen prepare for a Friday evening Republican gathering. Chairman W W Stevenson announced officials including Col Oscar Jackson as vice president and 8 L McCracken as chief marshal with W J Moffatt as adjutant.
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W. W. Stevenson
Republican County Committee
Oscar Jackson
L. McCracken
W. J. Moffatt
Lincoln Club
New B
Butler
Falls
Youngstown
Sharon
Harry Lusk
W. Phillips
William M. W. D. Wallace
Geo. W. Johnson
L. Hazen
David Jameson
James
R. T. Brown
W. R. Thompson
G. T. Getty
Harry Porter
Harry Barber
B. F. Morehead
James McAnlis
Dr. Geo. Medard
T. J. McCullough
H. K. Suff
T. P. Crawford
J. Bruce Wesley Gormely
W. A. McKean
A. Martin
T. M. Stewart
William More
Sam Stickle
John E. Forbes
Luther . Black
William McMathew
John Ton
Freshhcorn
J. M. W John Zook
C. K. Byler
Skillful Thieves Mystify Officers
In New York an organized band of thieves is suspected to pilfer silks laces and imported goods. Officials dispute the existence but report four bold robberies and estimated losses over several months totaling about one hundred thousand dollars. Stolen items are moved to piers after robbery for appraisal.
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United Press
New York
Merchants’ Association
Labor unions to denounce Cannon at Illinois federation
In Peoria Illinois the fight over a resolution denouncing Speaker Cannon moved forward as the committee on resolutions prepared to report to the Illinois Federation of Labor. A drafted measure was presented amid vigorous contention and initial objections.
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United Press
Peoria
Cannon
Committee On Resolutions
Illinois Federation of Labor
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Hudson River Line
City Hall
Senator Dixon
Long Island
Lake Michigan
House ON Wheels
Col. Jackson
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