Eighteen Killed In A R Wreck In New Haven Line
Eighteen people die when White Mountain express No 95 rear ends Bar Harbor express on the Sand Plains near North Haven. Among the dead are R A Hotchkiss of Scranton Scranton & Co and Albert Green of New York. Several passengers injured, two score hurt. The crash follows a railway signal failure as passengers return from a mountain resort.
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New Haven
Conn
New Haven Road
Sand Plains
North Haven Station
Bar Harbor
Pullman
Chancellor
Kineo
Kasota
Portland
Chisholm
R. A. Hotchkiss
Leonard Hotchkiss
C. W. Scranton & Co
Albert Green
New York
Wm. Altschul
Norfolk
Frank B. Butler
Scranton Bolt & Nut Company
Scranton
L. H. Martin
Bryn Mawr
Penna
K. T. Lami
Harold Avery
Broadway
New
New Haven Fatal Wrecks List 1911 1912
A record lists fatal wrecks on the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad from June 8 1911 onward. Entries include dates and places such as Fairfield Bridgeport Midletown Berlin Clinton Stonington Dorchester South Boston Westport Greers Putnam Warbury Wallingford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Place Mines
Fairfield
Bridgeport
Midletown
Berlin
Clinton
Stonington
Dorchester
South Boston
Westport
Greers
Putnam
Warbury
Wallingford
Names of injured and dead listed in blast report
The list includes Robert Yahn of Philadelphia who died at New Haven hospital and Chas W Place broker of New York among the deceased and injured. Among the wounded are Fred Armstrong of Bridgeport with serious internal injuries and Frank T Shantry of New Haven with a shoulder injury. The report notes the bodies were torn and mentions many other individuals with varied ages and professions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. KE. Collum
Raymore
France
Robert Michan
Philadelphia
Ralph Downs
New Haven
Fred Armstrong
Bridgeport
Frank T. Shantry
George T. Gorga
New York
Harry Avner
Chas. W. Place
Broker
A. M. Biddle
Toursdale
Miss Anett
Bayonne
N. J
Philo Hotchkiss
Conn
Richard Declar
Summit
Richard Frank
Rose Zimmerman
P. M. Berton M. Price
Southern Road
Elsie Price
P. M. Price
Jeanne Anett
Katherine McLoughlin
Brooklyn
N. Y
Wm. Rowland
Baker
Philadephia
Will Not Elect New Secretary At City Health Board
City health officer Dr W A Womner says the board will not fill the secretary position at the Wednesday meeting. He notes no action occurs without full membership and that Dr Sankey is out of town, delaying the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
W. A. Womner
Sankey
Womer
City Council Ballot To Feature Nonpartisan Draw
Judge Porter rules the new primary law constitutional for city council elections. Fifty six candidates will draw for ballot positions from papers at the courthouse this afternoon. The opinion, part of a Lawrence county case, upholds non partisan ballot placement and ends party tickets in the primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Court House
R. W. Jackson
Commonwealth
Robert W. Jackson
Jacob F. Corl
Robert M. Leslie
Geo. S. McFarland
Lawrence County
Court of Common Pleas
P. J
New Castle
Madamus
True Bill In Vandivort Case
A true bill was returned by the grand jury in the Norman Vandivort murder case, the first heard as court opened. Commonwealth witnesses testified. trial slated next week. Other returns include Kowalchek larceny true bill Davenport larceny true bill and Armstrong guilty plea on bigamy and adultery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Vandivort
Walter Linnenbrink
Dickey
Commonwealth
Grand Jury
Vincent Kowalchek
James Davenport
Thomas J. Armstrong
Objection to Loan License Hurdles License Request
Judge Porter heard the Household Loan company's license application yesterday. District Attorney Dickey objected, citing a loan made after the new law without a license. The case was held under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Household Loan Company
Porter
W. J. Moffatt
Dickey
Inquest Planned Into Carnegie Steel Deaths
Acting Coroner C C Horner will hold an inquest this evening to determine the cause of John Falks death at the No 2 furnace of Carnegie Steel. The Atlantic furnace accident that caused two deaths will be investigated but not at tonight's inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Horner
John Falk
Carnegie Steel Company
Atlantic Furnace
Seizes Roll And Flees Seizes Roll And Flees
Pat Fox of the city street cleaning force was robbed of about 17 dollars after a fare dispute with an interurban conductor. A friendly stranger lured him along the track between Lowellville and the city and snatched Fox’s wallet containing three five dollar bills and two ones before disappearing. Fox plans to identify the thief if seen again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Fox
Fox
Ohio
Lowellville
New York
Greenbacks
Sixteen Year Old Arrested on Disorderly Conduct Charge
A 16 year old, James Allshouse, was arrested at his home near the paper mill at noon and placed in the city police station. He faces disorderly conduct charges and a second allegation of threats toward his mother is under police investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Allshouse
Diggs Sentencing Deferred in Mann White Slave Case
San Francisco report states Maury I. Diggs, convicted of violating the Mann White Slave law, had sentencing postponed to September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Maury I. Diggs
Trains Collide in England Wreck Kills Twenty
A rear end collision on the Midland near Aisgill between two North England express trains from Carlisle to London killed ten and fatally injured ten others with many more hurt. The crash was caused by a mistaken signal in fog and several coaches telescoped before the wreckage caught fire. Passengers were removed amid gruesome scenes and some bodies were badly burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Derby
Eng
Midland
Aisgill
Carlisle
London
Clifton Flats man’s misadventure ends with reunion
A Clifton Flats man wandered uptown, drank with friends, and ended up in jail. His family returning from Pittsburg found the door locked and waited on the front porch. After sobering up the husband was returned home at midnight and apologized to the officer, the mayor, and his family, acknowledging the consequences of his actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Flats
Pittsburg
Hubby
City
Lehberger withdraws from city council race
Frederick Lehberger has withdrawn his candidacy for city council citing business interests. In a letter to The News he thanks supporters and hopes his withdrawal helps elect good men, noting his name may remain on ballots though efforts to remove it are unlikely.
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Frederick Lehberger
Lehberger
Johnson joins Werner's in Pittsburg shoe firm
Ben W. Johnson of Leasure Avenue has left New York where he has worked in shoes for several years and accepted a position with Werner's in Pittsburg.
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Ben W. Johnson
Leasure Avenue
New York
Werner’s
Pittsburg
Fire destroys Vine Street fire station building
A blaze gutted the upper part of the Vine Street fire station late last night. Firemen found hay in the mow alight, likely from crossed wires, and despite quick help from Fourth Ward and Central departments the structure suffered heavy damage valued at about four thousand dollars with only five hundred dollars insured.
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Vine Street
Crowe
Fourth Ward
Central Fire Departments
Fire Department
Croton
Pledges Collected for Cripple Jim McCready Appeal
Subscription papers for contributions to the dime shower for Cripple Jim McCready on September 20 have been placed at the mayor's office and a number of pledges have already been made.
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Jim McCready
Samuel Morehead Dies Amid Local Service Career
Samuel Morehead of 2 South Front street died this morning at Shenango Valley hospital after a brief illness. A 76 year old long time city resident, he was a former contractor and city street commissioner. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 pm from his residence with interment at Greenweed Cemetery.
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Samuel Morehead
No. 2
South Front Street
Shenango Valley Hospital
John
Jane Morehead
Ada Alcorn
Jennie Fullerton
Morehead
Greenweed
Opinion In Water Case Handed Down
A court decision in a water case is announced with the opinion handed down. The ruling addresses failure to pay water rents and outlines the judge’s conclusions and any required actions by the parties involved.
Water Consumers Not Charged For One and Half Months
Judge Porter rules in City of New Castle versus New Castle Water Co that water customers owe no charges for Dec 1, 1912 to Mar 1, 1913. The decision orders rate reductions and prohibits shutoffs for that period after findings that earlier water was contaminated due to coke plant byproducts. The decree directs filing with the prothonotary and public notice to council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Steel Co
Sharon
Porter
New Castle
Dean Case Is Argued In Bell Telephone Suit
Arguments were heard before Judge Porter in the case of J. J. Dean versus Bell Telephone. The dispute centers on whether the company can raise Dean’s rate beyond the contracted 31.80 per year while a competing firm exists in New Castle. Additional arguments covered other actions including Macom versus Shira and Johns versus Van Gorder.
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Porter
J. J. Dean
Bell Telephone Company
Telephone Company
Dean
New Castle
J. V. Macom
Maud Shira
David Johns
William H. van Gorder
Constable
A. Herman Seigle
M. Lee Gailey
Dr. E. P. Norris Returns From Sea Island Camp
Dr. E. P. Norris of North Jefferson street has come back from Sea Island New Jersey where he led the encampment of Knights of Pythias lodges from five states. He enjoyed the work.
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E. P. Norris
North Jefferson Street
Sea Island
N. J
K. of P
Death notices for infants and adults in multiple areas
A list of death records includes Rose Wellman age 11 months Eastside. Samuel Morehead age 76 of 2 South Front Street. George Mitchell of 135 Atlantic Avenue. Frank Sterling age 50 of 94 South Lee Avenue. Infant Graff North Sewickley. Tyna Shoemaker age 13 months Wayne Township. Joseph Claire Hoofmeister age 3 Alaboninztown.
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Rose Wellman
Eastside
G. W. Langdon
Erie
Samuel Morehead
South Front Street
George Mitchell
Atlantic Avenue
Frank Sterling
South Lee Avenue
Infant Graff
North Sewickley
Tyna Shoemaker
Wayne Township
Joseph Claire Hoofmeister
Alaboninztown
School Bell Rings Here This Morning Winter
A brief school bell action signals start of morning activities at the local school. Students and staff begin the day as classrooms open and routine routines resume.
Enrollment Surges as City Schools Open Amid Busy First Day
About six thousand city children return to classrooms signaling the start of a new school year. Teachers and principals met yesterday to finalize plans as 9 am bells began the orderly spread of students into new grades.
Enrollment figures incomplete as schools report later
Registration data remain unfinished as several schools have yet to report. The figures presented are expected to rise in the coming days with additional enrollment data.
Opening Day At Local Schools Sees Full Attendance
Teachers and pupils reported for the first day without resignations or illnesses. Enrollment was completed and morning sessions ended by 10 o'clock in most schools. After lunch the regular program resumes with drawing writing and music lessons beginning this afternoon.
Man Denies Signing $200 Note in Opened Judgment Case
Mike Konasko claims he never signed a note for $200 against A L Wachs and asks the court to open judgment. The judgment lists Mike Conasheo as debtor. Konasko denies owing any amount or issuing a note. Sheriff has levied on his property. Judge Porter orders show cause return in October.
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A.L. Wachs
Mike Conasheo
Mike Konasko
Konasko
Wachs
Porter
Dalton Returns From Vacation
Be. R. Dalton associate secretary of the Y M C A has returned from vacation and resumed duties. He spent the holiday near Lake Champlain and Lake George and reports an enjoyable outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. R. Dalton
Association
Mr. Dalton
Lake Champlain
Lake George
Registration Drive Urges Voters to Register Today
Message notes today is the second registration day with registrars at polling places from 3 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. A final registration day is Sept 13. Every person should try to be registered today and bring a county tax receipt.
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A.R
Banjo
Stoddard
Agnes White
Boston
Mass
Murphy
New York City
Merritt
Der
Bill
Vandivort
Kine K
Roll
Diggs
England
Front Street
Judge Porter
Farrell
Camp
Highland
Terrace
Kno
Westside
Home Street
Oak Street
Mast Street
Lawrence
Lincoln and Gar
Dalton
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