Downfall of Germany Seen as Complete Diplomatic Victory
Germany accepts in principle America's submarine rules after talks with Secretary Lansing. Count Von Bernstorff says no merchant ships will be attacked without warning and safety measures will be offered. Dispute over Lusitania Arabic victims and official disavowal to be discussed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edwin Nevin
I. N
Washington
Germany
America
Count von Bernstorff
Lansing
State Department
United States
Lusitania
Willson
Heavy Two Day Registration Figures Shown in City Precincts
Voters flocked to polls for the primary as county registrars report large two day totals. Third precinct Fourth ward tallied 192 new registrations, 267 the first day, 469 over two days. Second ward precincts 389, third ward 328, with other precincts showing heavy turnout.
Cord Murder Suspect Personal Enmity Behind Slaying
Camden New Jersey police pursue the theory that Samuel S. Cord Philadelphia real estate broker was lured away and killed by an enemy rather than robbed. His diamond ring disappeared while the gold watch remained. Cord, 50, was last seen Monday. his body with five bullet wounds was found in a gully near Fish House station four miles from Camden. Eyeglasses, a pocket book, business cards and a chauffeur’s license were found nearby. His movements after leaving the office at the usual time are not known. He was married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Camden
N. J
Samuel S. Cord
Philadelphia
Cord
Fish House Station
Only Six Of 13 Sign Releases
The council heard a report from the city engineer on property owners signing releases from claims for damages tied to grading the Youngstown hill. Six of thirteen signers cover 1,476 of 2,721 feet of frontage. No action was taken beyond referral to the committee of the whole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown Hill
Miss Teresa Sadler Hosts Corn Roast For Guest Lucille Essep
Miss Teresa Sadler plans a Monday corn roast at a Sharon line venue to honor Lucille Essep of Pittsburg who travels Saturday to be her guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teresa Sadler
Sharon Line
Iss Lucille Essep
Pittsburg
Crawford Seeks New Trial in Assault Case
In the Commonwealth v Crawford, a new trial is sought for the June term conviction of Roy Crawford for assaulting Miss Alvira Rodgers of Plaingrove. Clyde V. Riley prosecutes for the Commonwealth. Thomas W. Dickey defends. Crawford allegedly grabbed Rodgers behind a barn after asking for a lantern. He later surrendered. alibi failed. Several other cases are set for argument next week including motions for new trials and demurrers in various civil and criminal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commonwealth
Roy Crawford
Alvira Rodgers
Plaingrove
Clyde V. Riley
Thomas W. Dickey
Crawford
Miss Rodgers
G. D. Geddis
Jim Ross
Antonio Parotti
City of
Death of Gen Pascual Orozco Dramatic in Big Bend Canyon
El Paso reports the killing of Gen Pascual Orozco after a chase through the Big Bend country. A posse of 24 American ranchers customs officials and cavalry troopers surrounded him near a canyon camp fire. Fears of Mexican reprisal and border raids rise as authorities seek more troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
EL Paso
Pascual Orozco
Eagle
Lonesome Mountains
Thirteenth Cavalry
Big Bend
Orozco
Texas
Sierra Blanca
Alles Ross wedding announced in surprise ceremony
Miss Alma Alles of Pollock avenue and Daniel A. Ross of East Home street were married in Youngstown on Saturday August 21. The couple returned to the city and kept the news secret until Tuesday. Alma is daughter of Mr and Mrs A E Alles and Daniel works at the Pennsylvania freight office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Alles
Pollock Avenue
Daniel A. Ross
East Home Street
Youngstown
A. E. Alles
Pennsylvania Freight Office
Bigham Withdraws From Twenty-Fourth District Race
Frank W. Bigham of Lawrence county withdraws from the Republican congressional nomination in the Twenty-fourth district citing official duties health and limited time. He endorses a Republican successor and urges support for continued party representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Bigham
Lawrence County
Twenty-fourth
Henry W. Temple
Washington County
John A. Elliott
Beaver County
Bigham
Twenty-fourth Congressional District
Congress
Frank L. Bigham
C. V. Brown Seeks County Auditor Nomination
Shenango township farmer C V Brown announces as Republican candidate for county auditor. Born in Columbiana county Ohio in 1872 he moved to Shenango in 1890 and served in the Spanish American War with the 16th Pennsylvania. He has been secretary of the Shenango township school board and emphasizes his honesty and industrious character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenango Township
Boy Scouts Plan Concession Stand at Cascade Park Game
An important meeting of the Y M C A Boy Scout patrol is set for 7 30 this evening in the association building. Plans will be finalized to run the concession stand at the benefit ball game at Cascade park Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. C. A. Boy Scout Patrol
Association
Cascade Park
Thaw Files Divorce Suit Against Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry K. Thaw, legal action through former Governor Stone, filed for divorce from Evelyn Nesbit Thaw in Pittsburg on September 1. He accuses her of adultery and names John Frances as co respondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Pittsburg
Harry K. Thaw
Stone
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
John Frances
Breakfast Honors For Hartman Willy Guests In Dubuque
Miss Anna Hartman and Miss Lena Willy of Dubuque Ia shared honors at a park breakfast hosted by the N L A girls this morning. A tempting meal and informal morning followed. Hartman of Jefferson street entertained a group of 10 Tuesday evening and will host a circle of friends Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hartman
Lena Willy
Dubuque
Park
Lena Hartman
Jefferson Street
Finch street fête honors Miss Jennie Spencer with music
Mrs William Richardson entertained on Monday in honor of Miss Jennie Spencer of Cambridge. George Richardson played the violin and Miss Esther Richardson presided at the piano. Refreshments featured pink and white tones with assistance from Mrs Al
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Richardson
Finch Street
Jennie Spencer
Cambridge
George Richardson
Esther Richardson
Elcayia Club Hosts Tuesday Pedro Night
Mrs Mildred Abel of West Grant Avenue welcomed the Elcayia club for a Tuesday evening gathering with Pedro as the main entertainment. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Martin Harper and their Jeannette children. Mrs Gay Shuriff helped serve refreshments, and the next meeting is scheduled in two weeks. W H Evans of South Mill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Abel
West Grant Avenue
Elcayia Club
Pedro
Martin Harper
Jeannette
Gay Shuriff
W. H. Evans
South Mill
Dr R M Russell Heads to Moody Institute in Chicago
Dr. R M Russell former Westminster College president travels from New Castle to Chicago to take the Bible chair at the Moody Institute. He urges continued booster support for Westminster as he departs. A farewell reception for Dr and Mrs Russell is planned in New Wilmington. Dr Charles Freeman to lead Westminster fall term. no new president named yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Russell
Westminster College
New Castle
Chicago
Ill
Moody Institute
Russell
Westminster
Dr. Russell
New Wilmington
Charles Freeman
Henry W. Temple
Lawrence County
Full Capacity Garbage Plant Is Being Taxed
The busy season for garbage collectors brings corn husks peach seeds and parings causing bags to fill quickly and plant capacity to be tested. Health complaints rise as collectors struggle to keep up and may force night operation during peak canning and corn seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Funston May Have Troops And To Spare
Washington reports the Sixth cavalry and the Fourth and Fifteenth Infantry are to shift from Galveston to the Texas border with more regulars likely in the coming days. Funston seeks massed cavalry if needed as a deterrent to Mexican raiders. Secretary Garrison confirms troops can be expanded on request. Lansing plans a Latin American peace conference while Carranza’s position in Mexico City remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Sixth Cavalry
Galveston
Texas
Rito Grande
Funston
War Department
Garrison
Lansing
New York
Carranza
Mexico City
German War Review Counts 1.16 Million Russians Captured
Berlin reports an official military review stating since May 2 German forces have captured about 1,160,000 Russians with at least 300,000 killed or wounded. The review covers operations in Poland, Galicia, and Russia and notes further advances toward Grodno and strategic river crossings as August results are detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Berlin
Poland
Galicia
Russia
Gorlice
Turkey
Courland
Lithuania
Grodno
Narew
Leopold
Bavaria
Zlota Lipa
Strypa
Zborow
Police Payroll Delayed by Finances Oversight
Police and several city departments face a delay in regular pay as warrants were not prepared before the finances commissioner left for a convention. Some workers are paid, but police and others await sign-off until the commissioner returns. City Treasurer Duff used tax cash to cover payroll but funds fall short, delaying full salaries until warrants are issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey
Duff
Muse and Scott Families Reunion at Maplehurst Farm
The Muse and Scott families will hold a reunion at Maplehurst Farm in Shenango township on Monday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muse
Scott
Maplehurst Farm
Shenango Township
Death Notices for Mrs. Sarah Moore and Others
Obituaries list Mrs. Sarah A Moore age 78 of Youngstown Warren Terry Philadelphia. Also noted are infant William Edward Taylor born 4 months and resident 420 Long Avenue and infant Vito Bullano age 1 of 807 South Jefferson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A.moore
Youngstown
Warren Terry
Philadelphia
William Edward Taylor
Long Avenue
Vito Bullano
South
Jefferson Street
Harlansburg Road Opens With Completed Macadam Section
The Harlansburg road in the county is opened for travel after finishing the last 2 1/2 miles of work. Water bound macadam brings the total macadam length to 4 1/2 miles with 2 miles oiled already and more oiling expected after drying. Supervisor J G Miller led the state project with 30 men over three months, plus Parker assisting. maintenance includes hole filling by caretaker Wesley Gormley and pole painting along the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlansburg
Wesley Gormley
J. G. Miller
Pennsylvania
Ihe
New Wilmington
Youngstown
Miller
Boyd M. Park
Freeport
Ellen Stone to Speak at County W C T U Convention
Ellen Stone, a former missionary in Mace donia who was captured by natives, will be a speaker at the county convention of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union at Central Presbyterian church Thursday and Friday. She speaks Thursday at 2 30 PM and again Friday at 3 PM, with another appearance tonight in Ellwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Stone
Macedonia
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Central Presbyterian Church
Miss Stone
Ellwood
French Hurl Germans Back In The Vosges
Paris reports renewed German attacks in the Vosges with the repulse of Kaiser's troops at Lingekopf and Schratzmaennele. Germany again uses gas shells as artillery duels intensify along the front and in Neuville St Vaast and nearby regions.
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Paris
Vosges
Kaiser’s
Lingekopf
Schratzmaennele
French War Office
Germany
Neuville St. Vaast
O Reye
Auberive-Sur Suippe
Argonne
Fontain Houyette
Haute Eee
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Fourth Ward
Alles-Ross
Temple
Elliott
C. V. Brown
BOY Scouts
Harry Thaw
Peril
Czar
Harlansburg Road
Atu
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