Exclusive Artistic Colony Battle Over Money Sparks Wharf Riot
A mass brawl broke out at the Wharfi theatre in Province town Mass as members of an exclusive artistic colony attacked each other over misused funds. Mary Bicknell ordered a reading of Miss Ravenscroft's report revealing alleged fund misappropriation by leading lights of the Little theatre movement. Aided by actors painters lawyers and musicians the melee involved more than a dozen participants with two women and one man tossed from the theatre as a crowd moved toward an audit of the colony’s assets.
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Atlantic
Wharfi
Mary Bicknell
Winches
Elen Ravenscroft
Bicknell
Washington Square
Gicknell Gaspeed
Misa Ravenscroft
Bedlam
Old Wharf
Missy Ravenscroft
Richard de Rochemont
Miss Ravenscroft
Paula Wilson
Bland
Gree
Jack Greene
No Man’s Land
Aloger
Albert V. Espinosa
Boston
Greene
Bobby Edwards
Ukelele
Felix Mahoney
Hudson
de Ochemont
Strong Man Delivers Unusual Trackside Acts at Fair
Friday heats at the taes track featured a strong man who bent heavy iron bars with help from several spectators and allowed a local auto dealer to drive a car wheel over his stomach with two men in the vehicle. A roping act complemented the program the day before.
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Peerer
Woman Injured When Steering Gear Breaks Near Hoysdale
Mrs. 7. W. Bennett of Pittsburgh sustained a severe forehead laceration and bruises when the auto she rode in with her husband left the New Castle Beaver road near Hoysdale after the steering knuckle broke. Mr. Bennett escaped without serious injury.
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7. W. Bennett
Pittsburgh
New Castle-Beaver Road
Hoysdale
Bennett
Primary Election Results Called In New Castle County
The New Castle News urges election boards in New Castle and Lawrence counties to call Tuesday night with district returns to speed county-wide tally. It asks candidates to prompt precinct workers to provide results early, with the goal of quicker contest outcomes for the entire community. Call 4000 when complete returns are ready.
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New Castle
Lawrence County
Y Swimming Pool To Open Monday At The Y M G A
Announcement states the Y M G A pool will open Monday September 14 after winter renovations. The facility received enamel on walls and ceiling and tile cleaning with muriatic acid. Water will be set tonight for members with association access and new showers are being installed. pool closed earlier for repairs.
Red Cross First Aid At Fair Communal Help
The Red Cross Chapter of Lawrence County posted a first aid text at the fairgrounds entrance opposite the Fair Association office. During the first three days eighteen people received aid, with a mix of minor and serious cases. Three lost children were brought to the Red Cross tent and kept safe until reunited with their parents. The Beaver Falls Store of Clark and Mackin Company was sold to manager M B Hughes.
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Red Cross Chapter
Lawrence County
Fair Association
Red Cross
Beaver Falls
Clark and Mackin Company
M. BE. Hughes
Graham Brothers Reduce Prices on One-Ton Truck
Graham Brothers cut the price of their one ton truck by 100 dollars effective September 9, announced through Foster Brothers Inc. The drop follows an earlier 80 dollar reduction and reflects expanded production and a new factory, with Graham Brothers claiming further quality improvements and continued cost reductions benefiting buyers.
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Graham Brothers
Foster
Foster Brothers Inc
Dodge Brothers
Mr. Foster
Fot
Deaths Of The Day Mrs Clingan Buried
Funeral services for Mrs Clara Margaret Clingan wife of William Clingan were held this morning with Rev Fr A J Weisenberger officiating. Pallbearers included Ellis Howard Fred Behrentz Phillip Steck Joe Hannon Vincent Gallagher Edward Beauvelle Interment in St Josephs cemetery. Louis Foust burial followed at Graceland cemetery with service at 2 30 from 1224 Rebecca Street led by Rev A M Stump of St Pauls Lutheran. Pallbearers listed Jessa Davis Charles Roher Morris Gary John Bodendorfer Andy Bodendorfer John Lienert.
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Clingan
Clara
Margaret Clingan
William Clingan
A. J. Weisenberger
Ellis Howard
Fred Behrentzer
Phillip Steck
Joe Hannon
Vincent Gallagher
Edward Beauvelle
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Louis Foust
Rebecca Street
A. M. Stump
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
City
Jessa Davis
Charles Roher
Morris Gary
John Bodendoffer
Andy Bodendorfer
John Lienert
Graceland Cemetery
Peach Bore Fight Will Begin Here
The Lawrence County Farm Bureau will hold a series of peach tree borer demonstrations next week. H N Worthley of State College will lead, using para-dichlorbenzane. The schedule starts Tuesday at H C Bowden in New Castle, then Frank Chapin, R D No 3. Wednesday at R C Welter in Patrtersville, J B Gibson in New Castle, and Guy Van Meter in Pulaski. All local peach growers are urged to attend.
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Lawrence County
Bureao
Lawrance
H. N. Worthley
Stats College
H. C. Bowden
New Castle
R. D
Frank Chapin
R. C. Welter
Padrtersville RD
J. BR. Gibson
Guy van Meter
Pulaski
Sanitary Police Report Busy August With 1017 Inspections
According to the report of the health department sanitary police were kept quite busy during August. The three employees were credited with 1017 sanitary inspections. Twelve homes were placed under quarantine.
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Beling
Army waits for data on Mitchell case in gear
War Department braces for an Army reply as data from the Eighth Corps Area arrives in Washington. Major General Ernest Hinds reports complete information from San Antonio, Texas, and officials look to the Judge Advocate General’s opinion confirming the controversial statement.
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John Rodgers
Merit Department
Mitchell Mkewisée
Shenandoah
Mitchell
Eighth Corps
Fightjng
Ernest Hinds
Department
San Antonio
Texas
Army Justice
Judge Advocate General
Military court likely for Mittchell amid air policy probe
Subordinate moves followed by court orders loom as Congress or the vice president consider a full inquiry into America's military aeronautics. Senator Borah of Idaho promises support, prompting officials to expect a swift probe when Congress convenes, potentially validating air policy criticisms and prompting broad staffing changes before spring.
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Mittchell
Congress
Army
Davy Aeronautics
Borah.r
Idaho
America
Military Aeronautics
War Department
Mitchell
Four Day Fair Closes With Awards and Cheers
The New Castle fair wraps up with prize results across pigs cattle and junior classes. Everett McCracken and Romer Cameron win top pig and junior categories while Lawrence County Jersey Call club dominates the cattle division. Crowds admire premium displays, debate judges’ choices, and enjoy orderly, accident free weather.
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Ert McCracken
Alvin McFarland
Everett
New Castle
Rescued Flyers in Honolulu Honor and Hospital Welcome
Five Navy fliers rescued after a crash landed in Hawaii are treated at a Honolulu naval hospital. They arrived with relief crowds cheering, Admiral Rodgers presenting ship papers, and Governor Yarrington and others greeting them. The PN-9 plane Sustains damaged wings and awaits transfer by a battleship.
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Fyera
Fyers
Lihue
MacDonald
Atlanta
Ridgera
Union
Rodgers
Admiral MacDonald
Yarrington
Emilen
Naval Hospital
Honolulu
Colon
Nawiliwill
Fight Ends In Death Of Man By Stabbing
In Lock Haven Ohio on Sept 12 Howard Wagner of Jersey Shore and Jock Valentine of Avis fought after an insult. Valentine drew a knife and Wagner died later in a Jersey Shore hospital. Valentine was arrested and charged with murder in the fatal affray.
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International News Service
Lock Haven
Ohio
Howard Wagner
Jersey Shore
Jock Valentine
Avis
Valentine
Wagner
Wos
Two Days Left in County Judgeship Campaign
Political ad thanking voters and supporters as the primary nears. The candidate urges Lawrence County residents to vote on Tuesday, warns of last minute attacks, and frames the past decade of service as their answer to stewardship.
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Lawrence County
Rev Berquist to Speak at Harrisville Methodist Church
E. J. Berquist superintendent of the City Mission will speak tomorrow morning at Harrisville Methodist Church at 11 09 AM and in the camp meeting at Forrestye at 2 36 PM and again tomorrow evening at the City Mission.
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E. J. Berquist
City
Harrisville
Forrestye
Attermoon
City Mission
Garbage Furnace Reports Busy August Activity
Garbage disposal operations ran at peak in August as about 550 tons of garbage were collected and burned, according to Howard Phillips, superintendent of sanitation. The figure reflects a busy month for the municipal garbage furnace and its workers.
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Howard Phillips
Sar
Garbage collection by noncity collectors blamed
Three hundred fifty tong were battled over by non city collectors, sparking tensions over waste management and local governance. Authorities investigate the dispute and seek to enforce city rules on refuse collection.
Banished Man Ends Life After Quarrel, Atlanta Man
Homer Bellab, 25, of Atlanta, banished from home after killing a boyhood friend, drank a quart of alcohol to die. Coroner's jury ruled death by own action. He left a note claiming he was “going over the bill” and tired of “roring.” A fragmentary remark about women being foolish appears in the text.
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International News
Servic
Chicago
Homer Bellab
Atlanta
Bellah
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