Stock Selling Scheme In League Of Nations Uncovered
In Birmingham Alabama a startling stock scam claims shares in the League of Nations are sold with no reservations. A Chicago woman named Miss Sarah Benson touted backing from President Wilson and Taft, promising purchases of war material and farming implements, urging the victim to buy two shares. The police were contacted for cautions about the unusual investment.
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Dy Virgil Evens
International News Service
Birmingham
Ala
League of Nations
Sarah Benson
Chicago
Wilson
William Howard Taft
Woman Enthusiast Backs League of Nations
A woman relates her reaction to President Wilson and the League of Nations. Her husband was dumbfounded yet amused, and she plans to support Wilson and study the League, despite possible teasing from friends.
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Wilson
Sherley
Toma 1
League of Nations
Tam
Sugar Shortage Relief Promised by Refining Co
The American Sugar Refining Company through its general sales manager promised to alleviate the local sugar shortage. In response to communications from the Board of Trade via Congressman J. W. Temple, the firm pledged prompt shipment of orders once information on robber offers in New Castle is provided. The Board of Trade report shows carloads ordered, with sufficient sugar expected soon.
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American Sugar Refining Company
J. W., Temple
Congressman Temple
American Sugar Refining Co
Board of Trade of
New Castle
Board of Trade
King Albert Sail Details For U S Tour In Sept
The American tour of King Albert Queen Elizabeth and the Belgian Crown Prince is to begin aboard the transport Agamemnon around September 22. The party will visit New York Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago and Washington over about a month possibly returning via Canada. The king and queen may attend a Cincinnati concert. European visitors including Helan business men delivered gifts for President and Mrs Wilson. A marriage licenses section lists local names.
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London
Expreisa
Antwtre
Albert
Elizabeth
Agaminemnon
Canada
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Chicago
Washington
United States
Amit
Enrollment totals rise with weekend gains at area schools
Enrollment figures show a notable weekly increase across districts led by high schools and Lincoln Garfield. Overall attendance reached 8,259, up from 7,950 a year earlier, with rises in district segments such as Pollock and Mahoning and gains at the Ninth Street area schools.
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Publc Athnals
Qalk Street
High School
Lincoln
Garfield
Aiken
Martin Gantz
Highland
Oak Street
Croton
Thatdetts
Lincoln-Garfield
Pollock Avens
Bic Terrace
Westside
Lawrence
Mahoning
North
Jackson Now Heads Knights of Columbus
John J. Jackson was elected Grand Knight of St. Marys council at a regular meeting on Jefferson Street. Peter F. McDowell was chosen Deputy Grand Knight, Jerome C. Cunningham Chancellor, and John C. Carson Advocate. The lead of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine praised for educational work, signaling a prosperous year maintaining wartime service standards at home and abroad in the recent World War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Jackson
St. Mary’s
Solumbiantem
President Invades Pacific Coast Amid War Talk
The president begins a Pacific coast tour with stops in Tacoma and Seattle. He plans to press war costs versus peace while touring naval bases aboard the Oregon. A large Spokane crowd greeted him with strong cheers, and Seattle events include a civic dinner and a major parade. He heads to Portland after Sunday stay.
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Heathh
Tacoma
Seattle
Oregon
Santiago
Cervera
Portland
Spokane
Deputy Constables Appointed in Shenango Township Precincts
The court appointed several deputy constables for Shenango township ahead of the election. William Sankey serves in the first precinct, Fred Stickel in the third, A. Sleg in the second, E F Umbright in the second precinct of the Second ward, William F Gillette in the third precinct of the Second ward, and Major S. E. Simona in the first precinct of the Second ward.
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William Sankey
Shenango Township
Fred Stickel
A. &. Sleg
E.F. Umbright
Tto Tserve
William F. Gillette
E. Simona
Senator Johnson Addresses 12 000 at St Louis Coliseum
Senator Hiram Johnson of California spoke to about 12,000 in the Coliseum in St Louis declaring the issue is not isolation but whether the United States will do its duty or yield to the British and Japanese empires.
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Iternational News
Seryieny
ST. Louis
Coliseum
Hiram Johnson
California
League of Nations
United States
Wilson Not Guilty In Hillsville Case
John W. Wilson is found not guilty of assault and battery alleged against Officer W. J. Edwards at Hillsville. The jury also divided costs. Attorney W. E. Porter moved to strike Edwards’ portion of costs, arguing no evidence warranted a penalty. the court granted the motion.
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John W. Wilson
W. J. Edwards
Hillsville
W. TE. Porter
Edwards
Shenango Valley Hospital Notes Admissions and Discharges
Shenango Valley Hospital notes list admissions and discharges with patient names and street addresses. Entries include Miss Ellp Michael from Geneva Ohio and Ralph L. Black, along with numerous others like Peter Cardillo and Joseph Williams, indicating routine hospital activity.
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Antobio Malorangilo
West Home Effect
Patsy Scarat
Division Street
Mary and Dale Serr
Bessemer
Gertrude McDowell
Court Street
Ellp Michael
Geneva
Ohio
Ralph L. Black
Jesse ‘Tellue
Countyling Street
Peter Cardillo
Cherry Eltreet
Phillin Cohes
Pallmantaveuue
Peter Farnow
Neal Atroo
Ry McCord
Edinburg
Liey@ Jackson
Shenango Street
Joseph Williams
Grant Street
Katie Piemir
Jefferson Street
Helen Pennington
Sampson Street
Mary Kerr
RevRsemer
Neat Atrest
Cherry Street
Phomp Cohen
Fairmont Avenue
Realty Transfers Lead List of Property Deals
Real estate transfers show multiple in district wards and townships. Transactions include Ellwood City Realty to International Real Hslata for 20 dollars and several other name tied deeds in Nicola Oetthorn and third ward.
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Av Welugaring Relax
Wily Wolmer
Wayne Township
Ellwood City Realty Company
International Real Hslata Company
Renn Enunty
Carl Mall
Graven Phillips
Johnson
Second Ward
Nicola Oetthorn
Ralfate Hontiglin
Mest
Mary
Rhodea
Anthony
Anthony 1) Joxoqh, Third Ward, $1,600, Daniel Ay Pitzer Et Ax To Renache
McMarband
Alekery Township
Bendwale & Mearland
Daniel A. Wiser
Sorand
Kaward Aie Chrietley
Leon M. Isfield
Millwood
Wo Ay Kerr
Fourth Ward
el Yond
Victor Th Grow
We AL Kerr
Vonse Ward
Elhyaod
Michael Weby
Forge
Man Aor
Firat Word
Midwood
Funeral services for Stew art Thompson Monday
Funeral services for Stew art Thompson, who died Friday morning, will be held at 2:30 p m Monday from his former home 819 West Washington street. Reverend Robert Little of the First Presbyterian Church will conduct the service. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery.
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Tompson General
Stewart Thompson
West Washington Street
Robert Little
First Presbyterian Shower
Greetwood Cemetery
Mrs J L Stratton Named Delegate For County Work
Lawrence County Sabbath School Association selects Mrs J L Stratton and D MM Martian of Wampum to represent at the state convention in Wilkes Barre October 8 10. Myra Paland county superintendent is named for the fourth annual Young People conference in Wilkes Barre October 10 11 and 12. Eight young men and eight young women from the county to be announced. Also a second annual County and District Officials conference to be held in this city late October. Committee includes Mrs H C Turner Mrs H G Miles and Mrs M L Riley.
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D. MM. Martian
Wampum
J. J. Stratton
Lawrence County
Sabbath School Association
Wilkes-Barre
Myra Paland
Pensylvania
H. C. Turner
H. G. Miles
M. L. Riley
Birthday Celebration for Harald Bailey in Edenburg
Mrs. Orin E. Bailey hosted a birthday gathering in Edenburg honoring her son Harald. Guests included last year’s graduates and Colleville High School teachers, with games, music, and refreshments. Assistants were Mrs Charles E. Lindner and Miss Florence Shields.
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Orin E. Bailey
Edenburg
Harald
Colleville High School
Bailey
Charles E. Lindner
Florence Shields
Norman Treser Burned At Cleaners Plant
Norman Treser, a worker for Britten Dry Cleaning, suffered severe burns from steam at the plant. He was taken to hospital and is believed to be recovering, though injuries are serious and lengthy recovery is expected.
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Treser
Britten Dry Cleaning Company
Reach California Make Trip in Ford
Rex Taghes and Don Mitchell lead two boys on a trip to California by Ford. They arrive in Oceanside to visit Professor and Mrs. A Dickson. The group tours Yellowstone Park and plans events at 3 o clock to 9 pm on Monday and Thursday September 18th at O Men’s Washington Street Joel 2 at 2.
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California
Ford
Rex Taghes
Don Mitchell
Coon
Fy Nava
Ocean Side
Protessor
QQ. A. Dickson
Thay
Ruby Pichiron
Yellow Stone
Lady Maraboen
Opham
Seytender Vorb
Id. O'Men
He Washington Atroet
Joel
Tucker Sentenced By Judge Emery to Prison
Wathant G Backer and Tucker were found guilty of robbery at John Muturnan store in South Jeffersant. Tucker received a fine of 40 and six months in prison. The crime involved stealing a watch and ring from Vater Dorman after forcing entry and damaging property.
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Wathant
John Muturnan
Jeffersant
Ydgrest
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