Night Riders May Be Hanged in Tennessee
A special grand jury in Union City Tennessee considers 51 alleged night riders tied to the mob that lynched Captain Rankin a week ago. More than twenty are expected to be executed. Judge Jones opens court as crowds gather amid divisions. militia guards increase by 75 at the Samburg camp to deter any raid.
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United Press
Nion City
Tenn
Captain Rankin
Jones
Samburg
Neshannock Avenue
Union Phone
J. W. Conroy
Deaths of the day John H Colgan and Findley Munnell
John H. Colgan, a longtime city steel worker born November 28, 187? in Milltown, dies at 47. Survived by wife and children, funeral Wednesday at 2 30 at home. Findley Munnell of near Neshannock Falls dies age 73. Survived by son George Munnell. Funeral details not provided.
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John H. Colgan
Pittsburg
Milltown
John and
Maria Metzgar Colgan
Epworth M. E. Church
The
Maccabees
C. D., Updegraff
William H
John C
Anna F. Colgan
Miller Colgan
Donora
Harry
Homestead
Findley Munnell
Death of Aurin Lindsay Kelly at 14 in McKees Rocks
Word arrived of the death of Aurin Lindsay Kelly daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Kelly at her home in McKees Rocks from diphtheria The child was 14 years and 3 months old.
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Aurin Lindsay Kelly
W. A. Kelly
McKees Rocks
Diphee
Elkins Daughter Might Wed Duke d Abruzzi in Washington
Mrs S B Elkins of Washington West Virginia says she cannot confirm any engagement for her daughter Katherine to marry the Duke d Abruzzi. She notes awaiting developments and that a possible ceremony would be in Washington if held this winter. Servants have moved to the Washington home and Katherine has withdrawn from the local Presbyterian church, fueling faith-change rumors.
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Elkins
W. Va
Miss Elkins
Presbyterian Church
One Excellent Way to Settle a Fight
Gulfport Mississippi October 26 Police Captain Lee Varnado and Leon Soley a cowboy with Miller brothers 101 ranch show are dead in a pistol duel in the circus ring. Varnado interfered with a free for all fight and Soley challenged him. Both men fell at the first shot.
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United Press
Gulfport
Miss
Lee Varnado
Leon Soley
Miller Brothers
Varnado
Seley
Pat Kiernan Arrested For Neglect And Drunkenness
Pat Kiernan was arrested by police for neglecting his family and charged as a common drunk. Mayor Harry J. Lusk sentenced him to six months in the workhouse, with Kiernan leaving for Pittsburg that morning to begin serving the term.
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Pat Kiernan
Harry J. Lusk
Pat
Pittsburg
Hospital Notes Report on Local Patients
Miss Selina Bashline of Union township is improving after an appendectomy performed Saturday. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lewis, born at the hospital last week, is gaining strength and is much better today, and Mrs. Lewis is improving as well.
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Selina Bashline
Union Township
Jack Lewis
Knocking and Kicking in City Progress Explained
A satirical piece contrasts two town habits the knocker and the kicker. The knocker obstructs progress with complaint while the kicker drives change by action. The essay likens soap shortages to workplace critique and urges joining the kickers to clear obstacles and advance the town.
Divorce Echo in Morse Case
New York, Oct. 26. Interest centers on the expected appearance today of Mrs Katherine Gelshenen Braker widow of a former bank president who has been subpoenaed to testify about her transactions with Morse. She is reported to have cleared about 39000 and is the only follower of Morse who moved ahead in the Dodge divorce scandal and related trials. She previously fled to Europe avoiding a subpoena in the Hummel case.
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United Press
New York
King’ Morse
Alfred H. Curtis
National Bank of North America
Katherine Gelshenen-Braker
Garfield National Bank
Morse
Henry J. Braker
Morse- Dodge
Abe” Hummel
Dodge
Hummel
Europe
Democratic Candidate John G. Nothdurst for Assembly
John G. Nothdurst earlier described as Democratic nominee for assembly sits as secretary of the Dol lar Savings Association since its founding. He is presented as a man known in the community for clean politics and efforts toward the betterment of his fellow citizens.
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John G. Nothdurst
Dollar Savings Association
Bell Seeks California Victory With National Nominees
Theo dore A. Bell former Denver convention temporary chairman headed a California tour with James D. Phelan and leading Democrats to rally support. They began a special train journey across the state amid a contested outlook for the party.
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United Press
San Francisco
Theodore A. Bell
Denver
Bryan
James D. Phelan
California
Dams Planned on the Mahoning River
Several major Youngstown industries plan to build large dams on the Mahoning River to combat a persistent summer water shortage facing the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoning River
Youngstown
Boxing Gloves Stir Proposal Odds in Bohemian Excerpt
A Bohemian Magazine November snippet shows a father urging restraint on boxing gloves to improve a young man’s chance at proposing. The exchange frames romance amid household habits and practical advice.
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Bohemian Magazine
Notice on Water Closets and Licensed Plumber Rules
The Water Company bans non tank pattern water closets and requires connections only by regularly licensed plumbers. Violations will be pursued under full police and civil law.
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Water Company
P Reneer
Royal Welsh Ladies' choir heads to Youngstown engagement
Madame Hughes-Thomas, leader of the Royal Welsh Ladies' choir, and soprano Miss Squires depart Monday for Youngstown where the group will perform Monday evening. They are guests of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Thomas of Bleakley Avenue during their stay.
Lawrence Club Hosts Halloween Dance Series Opening
The Lawrence club issued invitations for the first of three winter dances. The Halloween party will be held Friday evening October 30 at the club. Arrangements include special touches and promising results for the event.
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Lawrence Club
Winter couple travels to Cleveland Monday
Mr and Mrs Quincy McBride of Winter Avenue journeyed to Cleveland on Monday afternoon in the machine of Cleveland friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy McBride
Winter Avenue
Cleveland
Cleveland Friends
Mrs Blair Hosts Small Luncheon At Leasure Avenue Home
Mrs George D Blair of Leasure avenue entertained at a small luncheon at her home Monday afternoon at 1 o clock. Covers were laid for eight guests.
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George D. Blair
Leasure Avenue
Miss Pearl Dufford Hosts The Foineski Girls Halloween Party
Miss Pearl Dufford of Wallace Avenue will entertain The Foineski Girls at a Halloween party Saturday evening next.
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Miss Pearl Dufford
Wallace Avenue
Foineski
Women’s Guild Meeting At Trinity Church
The Women’s Guild of Trinity church will meet in the Guild room on Tuesday at 3 o'clock.
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Women's Guild of
Trinity Church
Animals Tell When It Is Going to Rain
An old weather folklore compilation notes animal signs for rain and fair weather. Cattle and horses sniff air, cocks crowing or limping wings signal rain, crows and geese indicate changes, ants and spiders reveal approaching storms, and fish bite patterns and insect activity precede rain.
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Aratus
Fiies
Unmarried Lady Deflects Age Question in Scottish Trial
In a Scotland trial a lady in the witness box refuses to state her age, then reveals she is 50 and hints at 60. When asked about marriage prospects she retorts she has not given up hope but refuses the lawyer’s palaver, ending with a sharp jab.
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Scotland
Jane
Jane-—-Weel
Miss Jane
London
Pazo Ointment Claims Quick Pile Cure
Ad claims Pazo Ointment cures itching blindness bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with money refund. Mentions Mr and Mrs Charles V Kier of Pittsburg as guests of Mr and Mrs L W Platt.
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Charles V, Kier
Pittsburg
L. W. Platt
Slippery Rock Association Holds 22nd Sunday School Convention
The Slippery Rock association's twenty second annual Sunday school convention met at Harmony Baptist Church on Thursday November 5 at 1 30 pm with devotionals by Ellis Reno and program topics on supervision church members duties and county school organization led by multiple pastors and officers. Ten district schools send three delegates each plus pastors and officers ex officio with Ellis Reno as president and a full slate of officers and committees named.
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Slippery Rock Association
Harmony Baptist Church
Ellis Reno
John Wellar
C. L. Reno
W. J. McClintock
Charles Baldwin
Great Commission
Ira Leiper
E. R. Tait
Lizzie Patton
Catherine Bryd
Thomas Taylor
J. A. Sechler
Margaret Quigley
Audley Allison
John Wellar, Jr
Hoyt Shaw
The Talking Typewriter Girl Learns Spelling on the Job
A breezy office vignette features a cheerful typewriter girl who fumbles through spelling and punctuation. She confesses nerves and asks the editor to repeat words like enthusiasm and crocodile while debating commas, apostrophes, and capitalization.
German canvasser faces assault in New York warehouse office
A German canvasser entered a Western wholesale house in New York and pressed his sales pitch despite staff disinterest. After opening his sample bag and causing distress, an enraged employee kicked him down the first flight of stairs, drawing a tense scene inside the office.
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New York
Tee
Dinner favors and car horsepower at the Bohemian Magazine dialogue
In a November Bohemian Magazine excerpt Mrs. Howard favors a dinner and Julia comments on motor cars. Louise asks about horsepower and Julia notes thirty. Louise questions if Mrs. Howard is stingy, calling her a gargoyle.
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Louise
Scarlet fever sickens Clement Dickson in Delaware Avenue home
Clement the young son of Prof and Mrs G A Dickson of Delaware Avenue is ill with scarlet fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement
G. A. Dickson
Delaware Avenue
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Women's Guild
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Abel
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Roosevelt
Treadwell News Company
Keystone Ply
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Suit
Apply Outlet Company
C. W. Fenton
Pittsburg Street
Star Grocery Company
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Franklin Institute
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John H. Flowers
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Jerre Bauman
Bath
Clenmore Boulevard
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Bell Phone
W. K. Hugus
L. 8. & Trust Co
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City Water
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Long Avenue
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Quest St. Inquire
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Dufford
J. J. Dufford
Carlisle St
Wallace Ave
Winter Ave
Walnut St
W. Grant Ss
Eastbrook Woolen Mills
S. Hutchinson
New Castle Marble and Granite Works
South Mill Street
R. C. Fralick
Loan & Trust Company
Dean Block
Smith
Central City Typewriter Exchange
West Fayette Street
Syracuse
N. Y
Peter Caravasias
Hamilton Street
East Side
Cunningham’s Woods
Waterman
Croton
Eastbrook
Rich Hill Church
Volant
J. C. Smith & Son
Central Market
E. Thomas
Cottage Street
Penna
R. R
Cottage St
Fred Robison
New Castle
North Bay Street
Randolph
Crawford Avenue
Park Avnue
Mack Sackson
Robert B. Little
Butler Avenue
Mary J. Meek
E. C. McClelland
Florence Avenue
Nancy Emery
Slipperyrock
Hermon Church
John H. Emery
Franklin
State Street
Severriven
Huron Avenue
Harrison
North Walnut
Pearson St
Say St
Lawrence Realty CO
Dean
Union
Ted
Borough Line Street
West Side
Outlet Co
Y. M. G. A. Bldg
Sampson Street
J. J. Miller
Isa Leesburg
Thompson Run
G. H. van Horn
Jefferson Street
van Horn
Rte Fe
New Castle Portland Cement Company
Greer Block
City of
Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
Edwin F. Norris
Sec’y
Rooms & Bath
N. Jefferean
Pittsburg St
N. Mill St
Pearson
E. Grant
W. Grant
Craig St
Norris St
Dewey
S. Jefferson
S. Jefferson St
Rheinhold Place
Norris Place
Clare P. DuShane
Dot
Longworth
Chicago
Lurgan
Cincinnati
Charles M. Morrow
Scott Street
Minnie Miles
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