New Castle man buncoed for five thousand five hundred
Pittsburgh reports that L Petrucci of New Castle was defrauded when a stranger sold him over 1100 bottles of alleged whisky for 5500 in cash. The bottles proved water, and investigators seek the salesman tied to past bogus whisky certificates. Pilardi alias Sam Paul is sought, Petrucci swore out false pretenses and larceny by trick charges.
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Pittsburgh
L. Petrucci
Division Street
New Castle
United States
New York
Petruchi
Washington Street
Petrucci
Gadds
Petrueci
Petruvel
Soads
Ker
Petrueri
Sante Pilardi
Sam Paul
Vetrueel
Pilardi
J. J. Kirby
Detective Bureau
Putradel
J. J. Sweeney
Former Resident Will Return Here
Former Morida orange grove owner S A Willson has sold his Bartow Lakeland road property and plans to move back north to Pennsylvania with his family. The 4.12 acre grove, ten years old, includes a bungalow and an unusually large fruit crop this year estimated at 4000 to 5000 dollars, prompting many local friends to note their regret at their departure.
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S. A. Willson
Morida
Bartow-Lakeland Road
Midway
Pennsylvania
Pretty Girls Are Jailed as Robbers in Coal Region
International News Service reports from Totsville Fa Sept 16 that Veqrl and Anna Mandler of Ashland with companions Willian South and Harry Schwartz began serving terms after testimony they held up travelers in cars while the men robbed them in the Antieucite coal region.
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International News Service
Totsville
Veqrl
Anna Mandler
Ashland
Willian South
Harry Schwartz
Tried For Theft Of Auto Tires At Courthouse Trial
Commonwealth versus E. Smith went to trial this morning on larceny counts. Brodie of Keystone Wrecking Co. identified a tire Smith offered for sale as stolen from his business last week. Smith claims he bought it from a Center Street junk yard. Jury to decide this afternoon. Defense by Reynoldy.
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E. Smith
Smith
A. Brodie
Keystone Wrecking Co
Dre
Center Street
Defendia
Reynoldy
Indiana Woman Dies On Visit Here
Mrs Amie Moniot aged unknown of Alexandria Indiana was found dead in bed at four this morning at the home of her brother in law Thomas F Driscoll on Spring Street. She had been visiting in the city since Sunday and death is believed caused by acute indigestion. She is survived by children Mrs Joseph Sinsbert John Lewis William Lewis of Alexandria and Harry and Clare Moniot. Her husband died previously. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
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Amie Moniot
Alexandria
Indiana
Thomas F. Driscoll
Spring Street
Moniot
Car Plant Siege Sparks Strikes and Violence
Two hundred enter car plant protests unfold as 2000 strikers, largely foreign workers, confront deputies and guards. A clash erupts near the Standard Btuel Car works, with injuries reported and shots fired. Strikes continue as workers block a highway approach to the plant.
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Standard
Btuel Car Works
Vedi
Sunita
Guais
Easen
Garda
State Guard Called Out to Police Boston
A Boston crisis report details the State Guard of six thousand men in three infantry regiments a motor corps four companies and one cavalry troop deployed as officials struggle to quell lawlessness. Mayor Peters blames the governor and police for inaction while crowds loot attack and wreck over two hundred stores as police admit inability to restore order and suggest outside force may be needed.
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Houston
Clrle
Curtis
Ehdét
Crowley
Thn
School Board Advances $1 Million Bond Plan for New Buildings
Messie, O. P. Brown, John G. Laggart and John P. Lockhart were named to the tax and finance committee to present the proposal to voters. The plan calls for bonds totaling up to $1,000,000 to fund a building program over at least four years, adding two new structures and renovating present facilities to relieve overcrowding at several schools including the Thaddeus Stevens building. If approved, bonds would be issued as needed, not all at once, and rely on favorable tax valuation. The proposal targets relief for overcrowded neighborhoods and would cap total bonds at $1,000,000 across multiple issues.
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Rodm Wit
Hlgh
Thaddeus Stevens
Eastsine
Portage
Marin-Gantz
Aten
Boy Starts Basement Fire In Wheeler Home
Alarm from box 29 reports a small basement fire at W. Si Wheeler residence on Sheridan Avenue and Albert Street. A child reportedly spread a substance in the basement causing smoke but no damage. later garbage on a heater sparked a secondary small blaze with no damage.
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Second Ward
W. Si. Wheeler
Gurney
Sheridain Avenue
Albert Street
Shief Connery Agan
Burial for Mitchell at Scranton Pa follows death
International News Service reports former New York state industrial commissioner Mitchell, who died after gallstone surgery, will be buried in Scranton Pennsylvania as per his wish to be laid to rest near the individuals he aided. The ceremony will be held Saturday at his Vernon, New York home.
President Wilson Roams North Dakota in Democratic Visit
International staff correspondent John Lowin Anvin reports President Wilson and his party began a tour through North Dakota amid admitted radicalism in the region. The president was warmly welcomed, with audiences including many Republicans. The piece notes the public’s focus on the office and its dignity and the president’s personal appeal to listeners.
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John Lowin Anvin
International Hewe Finrtive
Bismarck
N. D
Wilson
Hare
Y. W. C. A. Elects Board Members and Plans Budget
Miss Helen Westlake and Mrs Turner were elected to the Executive Board of the Long Women’s Christian Association at a Tuesday meeting. Resignations of Mrs H. W. Kirk and Mrs J. H. Waddell filled by new members. Plans for the second annual fundraiser were laid, three days in the last week of September, to raise funds for the colored extension and YWCA expenses. Reports from six departments were approved, with Miss Worrall praising the Eastbook Girl Scout Camp as especially satisfactory.
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Helen Westlake
Dud Eamy
Miss Worrall
Eastbook Weg
Moose to Honor Returned Soldiers Dinner
The Loyal Order of Moose to honor 137 service men with a dinner Saturday evening in the Movey club dining room. About 12 have not yet returned from the war. Evan Banal of Neshannock Avenue chairs the arranging committee for a memorable evening.
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Order of Moose
Evan Banal
Neshannock Avenus
Churee
Deaths of the Day Funeral of Mirs Nolan
The funeral of Mary B. Nolan widow of Edward Nolan took place Wednesday at St Mary’s Church. Rev Perence F O Shea officiated at the solemn high mass with deacons Brosnan and Morarity. The sermon praised the quiet heroism of a virtuous woman and traced her life from Newcastle birth through St Mary’s training to marriage and devout life. Pallbearers included James Gunning James Meehan Laurence Ackerman Patrick Scully James Bates and J P Rice. Interment was at St Mary’s Cemetery.
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Nolan
Mra
Mary B. Nolan
Edward Nolan
Bt. Mary's Church
Kev
Perence F. O'Shea
Regula
Brosnan
Morariety
Duvoun
Father O'Shea
Guet
Messrs
James Gunning
James Meehan
Lawreida Ackerman
Patrick Scully
James Bates
J. P. Rice
St. Mary's Cemetery
Peace Treaty Reported to Senate Today by Lodge
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts chaired the Senate foreign relations committee as he submitted the majority report on the peace treaty. He argued that without ratification without changes the United States would lose immediate league membership and face staying out or delaying entry with Germany.
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Massachusetts
Senate
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Lodge
Frontenu
Wilson
United States
League
Germany
Entertaining for Recent Brides at Mrs Dunlap’s Home
Mrs Walllaya Dunlap hosts a porch party this afternoon at her Hedgewood avenue home honoring two recent brides, Mrs Harold Tin lip and Mrs John Barnhart. About 40 guests attend with needlework and social chat, lunch served by Mrs William Dunlap Sr, with fall asters as decoration. Also noted is a Masses Of asters and other fall blooms used in decorating. First Pres Corn Roast planned by committees for Thursday evening 6:40 to 7:30 in basement of the Bresbyterian church.
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Walllaya Dunlap
Hdgewood Avenue
Harold Tinlip
John Barnhart
Joseph Schnetnecker
W. Bitler
W. C. Wilkison
Mont Mont l
Move Made in Effort to Get Sugar for City
The New Castle Board of Trade will push to normalize sugar supplies nationwide. Localities like Elkath, Beaver Falls, and Barton face shortages. The board secured three barrels of sugar through Cot te e Tessman Temple and anticipates more shipments. Cradle wholesale orders for three months remain unfilled. Congress Temple petition to the Government Sugar Equalization Board may expedite filings and help New Castle obtain its demand.
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Elkeath
Beaver Falls
Bator
Tisanthe
New Castle
Congretian Temple
Government Sugar Equalization Board
Overseas Army Worker Speaks Here Thursday
Brigadier Wooler of Pittsburg Young People's Secretary of the Salvation Army will be in New Castle Thursday evening to conduct a meeting at the Salvation Army hall on the Mamond at a o'clock. His overseas service with the Salvation Army Workers is noted as notable work and his talk is expected to interest attendees.
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Wooler
Pittebure
Salvation Army
New Cagle
Salvaan Army
Mamond
Water
Spraley
Hamilton Weds Couple In New Castle Ceremony
Alferman Walter Hamilton, recently opening his office, marries several couples with the latest unions pairing Sola Bowie of this city and Mike Toth Sarlaon of Stoneborn. The groom is in good health and the couple will reside in Thu ety.
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Alferman Walter Hamilton
New Castle
Sola Bowie
Mike Toth Sarlaon
Stoneborn
Thu Ety
First Gas Masks Arrive For Test
Firn Chief Connery receives three smoke and ammonia masks from American-La Francs company. They will be tested locally. The masks resemble army gear but respiration uses a nose inlet instead of mouth tube.
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Connery
American-La Francs Company
Nokia
Miss Marion Dickerman Seeks NY Assembly Seat
Miss Marion Dickerman, a 20 year veteran of World War I from Oswego County, runs as the Democratic candidate for a New York State Assembly seat. Her opponent is Tinuidens CG from the Republican side. Dickerman recently returned from overseas service with the Ticard unit. her grandmother long served as a penatesr from Connecticut.
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Marion Dickerman
N.Y
Ourae
New York State
Oswego County
Tlnuidens CG
Sweet
Ming Thekerman
Oversena
Anny
Methodist Delegates Will Leave Tuesday
Fragmentary OCR note reports Methodist delegates departing on Tuesday with names A J Rinker Ayers and others. The garbled text mentions meetings and a December timeframe, but key details are obscured.
Dancing As Usual In Ellwood Hall
Ellwood City reports routine dancing in Ellwood Hall with Tas Stunna in charge of the hall group. A social event in the hall would continue into the night with attendants from North More Street and local families present.
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Ellwood Hall
Two Die as Auto Plunges Through Iron Bridge Crash
In Tornest New York, Lan lad Southy, once a state assemblyman, and Georgy Wilcox, a leading manufacturer, were instantly killed when a motor vehicle they were riding in crashed through an iron bridge near Woodhull. A detective says they are presumed dead after the collision early today.
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Tornest
Lani
D. Southy
Georgy Wilcox
Promi
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