Italians and Prejudice in Seeley Houk Case Juror Questioning
Attorneys for Rocco Rocco seek to portray county jurors as prejudiced against Italians while noting two Italian groups. New Castle and Lawrence county residents stress law abiding, industrious Italians and distinguish them from the criminal Hillsville Black Hand faction, urging fair juror evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocco Rocco
Seeley Houk
New Castle
Lawrence County
Racco
Hillsville
Black Hand
Hearst Praises Bryan as Political Prestidigitator
Editor William Randolph Hearst lauded William Jennings Bryan in Birmingham Alabama, calling him a prestidigitator of modern politics who can juggle figures like free silver, government ownership, and balancing August Belmont with Samuel Gompers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Randolph Hearst
William Jennings Bryan
Birmingham
Ala
Bryan
August Belmont
Samuel Gompers
Maine State Elections Show Narrower Republican Margin
The Maine state elections yesterday produced a smaller Republican majority than before with several internal state factors causing the decline. Candidate Bryan framed the result as a turn against Republican popularity and remained optimistic despite two defeats and the party’s disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Bryan
Japan’s Victory Triggers Financial Crisis and Debt Burden
The text describes how victory over Russia led Japan to neglect fiscal discipline. It notes impending bankruptcy as a serious issue, and casts Japan as a world power facing overwhelming debts, a depleted treasury, and an overtaxed population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite
Water drought raises bath and beer prices in Pittsburg
Dispatches from Pittsburg report extremely low water levels driving up bath and beer costs. Citizens may skip baths, but restricting beer would be a real calamity for the city’s thirsty cosmopolitan residents in the smoky town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Arkansas Democrats name gubernatorial nominee by slim margin
Democrats in Arkansas yesterday elected their governor candidate by a majority estimated around 50 000 votes. The result, while not unusual, will be used by party prognosticators to frame their outlook ahead of November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Rev Brooks to Speak at West Virginia Convention
Rev Crayton Brooks of the First Christian church travels to Clarksburg West Virginia for the state convention September 15 to 18. He will give two addresses and conduct a conference on the Work of Men in the Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crayton
Brooks
First Christian Church
Clarksburg
W. Va
West Virre
Morris Michael Fined for Horse Abuse by Alder-Green
Humane Agent d. Haus reported Morris Michael charged with abusing a horse. Alder-Green fined him ten dollars last night. he is in jail, but the fine is expected to be paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Michael
Humane Agent
D. ©. Haus
Alder- Green
Hints and Dints From Nation to Oil City Humor
A terse satirical column surveys American politics religion and media with quips about Maine Republicans and a proposed Pulaski dust storm. It notes Oil City Blizzard on weekly papers versus four page towns and jokes about beer water shortages in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
The Chill That Don’t Come Off
A collage of humorous observations on weather, noise from sprinklers, and political promises. It notes frequent rain forecasts, compares street sprinkler noise to cars, warns about autobile accidents, and hints at political campaigns and civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Wiley
Weather Bureau
Westminster College Opens With Strong 57th Year
Westminster College in New Wilmington opens its 57th year with a 2 PM chapel service. Dr. R. M. Russell leads a robust faculty of about 30 including new hires B. W. Bridgman Owen Mills Bertha Muller Alta Robinson Sarah Pratt Mabel Henderson Lucy Manley Nona Yants Mona Downs. The new music hall is complete and football excitement rises as Coach McMahon Hankey and returning players boost expectations. Special trains bring students to campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wilmington
Westminster College
R. M. Russell
Westminster
B. W. Bridgman
Owen W. Mills
Bertha Muller
Alta A. Robinson
Sarah Pratt
Mabel Henderson
Lucy M. Manley
Nona Yants
Mona Downs
Conservatory
W. W. Campbell
Caugh
McMahon
Hankey
Deaths of the Day Thomas John Grey Infant dies of meningitis
Thomas John Grey infant of Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Grey of 4 Electric Street died Monday from meningitis. Born November 1 last year, he lived one day of illness from an unknown cause. Survived by the parents a brother and a sister. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM at the residence with interment at Oak Park cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas John Grey
Robert H. Grey
Electric Street
Oak Park Cemetery
Four men attack man over dog dispute in Shenango yard
Joe Petrovitch lies in Shenango hospital after a 10:30 p.m. yard fight with four men. He suffered 14 cuts and bruises, a one inch side gash, and multiple injuries from hatchet and club blows. Police report Mrs. Petrovitch was struck by a bottle as she intervened. Two suspects named George Kratz and Eli Allen are in custody. two others sought. Petrovitch’s condition is serious but hopeful for recovery. attackers held without bail pending a hearing after his condition improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Petrovitch
Shenango
Joe
Jack Young
Annie
Petrovitch
Lusk
George Kratz
Eli Alleu
Deskin
McCarthy
Prohibition Candidate Dr. Fish Planned Tour Stops
County Chairman Peebles announced a ten day speaking tour for Dr. Fish the Prohibition party candidate for congress beginning in Wilmington and ending at New Castle on October 6 visiting all major towns and villages in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wilmington
Peebles
Prohibition Party
Dr. Fish
Congress
New Castle
Fish
Second United Presbyterian Church
Hazel Bennett
Water Street
Miss Benne
India
United Presbyterian
Wind pudding and roast ox rally in G. O. P. talk
A critique of political rhetoric notes that wind pudding is claimed to be as potent as roast ox in winning votes. It suggests registered voters will decide the presidency this fall and mocks those who ignore elections. A magistrate praised for actions against violence is cited as a district credit.
Italians Prep Fourth of July, Nail Roofs Again
Italians brace for another independence celebration with practical home prep urging residents to drive nails into roof shingles. Aimed at ensuring firework displays and gatherings proceed without weather or storm damage interfering.
Major McDowell Concludes Westward Trip
Major and Mrs. Alexander McDowell of Sharon return from an extended trip through the far west. The major reports favorable business conditions there versus the east and notes Taft’s greater popularity in the west than Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major
Alexander McDowell
Sharon
New Castle
Far West
McDowell
Taft
Bryan
Chester Bishop company opens week with Beware of Men
The Chester Bishop company opened its week at the opera house to a large audience last night with the sensational New York drama Beware of Men. The show and players were well received with applause, and Henrietta Crosman's Nell Gwynne is scheduled for tonight with a grand wardrobe. A matinee tomorrow features the society comedy A Man of the World. The company plans only standard plays and promises strong offerings for the balance of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Bishop
Opera House
New York
Henrietta Crosman
Nell Gwynne
Bishop Company
Funeral services and obituaries in a single notice
Monday afterno on 2 30 p m services for Mrs Ellen M Boyd of Waldo street were held at the residence with Rev A B McCormick in attendance. Interment followed at Oak Park cemetery with pallbearers George Mayberry James Huston George Huston Joseph Campbell Thomas Boyd and James Boyd. Anna Winaski died at 10 30 a m at family home 16 Railroad street age 1 year 6 months cholera infantum. Elsie Persen infant daughter of John and Mrs Persen of Coverts station died Monday afternoon at 2 o clock age 6 months cholera infantum. Both funerals at St Josephs church with interment at St Josephs cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen M
John J. Boyd
Waldo Street
A. B. McCormick
Oak Park Cemetery
George Mayberry
James
George Huston
Joseph Campbell
Thomas
James Boyd
Anna
Adolph
Anna Winaski
Railroad Street
St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph's Cemetery
John Persen
Coverts Station
Elsie
St. Joseph’s Church
New Wilmington Locals and College Coal Figures
Local notices report visits by Miss Mabel Porter from New Castle and others from Sharpsville Worthington McKees Rocks. First football practice at the college campus features Fullback Park and Halfback Houston. The institution hauls 130 tons of coal in recent days and over 200 tons in a winter, suggesting a factory-like productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wilmington
Pulaski
Mabel Porter
New Castle
George Mercer
Sharpsville
C. B. Helm
Worthington
Fullback Park
Houston
Local Social Notes From Zelienople and Nearby
Mrs Edmundson of Petersville visits sister Mrs A C Gold in Zelienople. Miss Florence Wright spends Sunday with her parents in New Wilmington. Mr and Mrs Jacob Ketterer visit son George in Butler. Amslers of Knox visit A Klingensmith. Blanche Zeigler and Alice Strohecker head to Beaver College. Adan Dambach suffers a light paralytic stroke. Henry and Adam Dambach families with him. Rev and Mrs Miller take daughter Lelia to Philadelphia for Women’s Medical College. plan month long visits in Philadelphia Phoenixville and Allentown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Ketterer
George Ketterer
Butler
Blanche Zeigler
Beaver College
Alice Strohecker
Adan Dambach
Henry Dambach
Ellwood City
Adam Dambach, Jr
Evans City
Rev
Mrs. Miller
Miss Lelia
Philadelphia
Women’s Medical College
Phoenixville
Allentown
Dispute Ends In Alderman Court With Fines
Andy Shelech paid costs after being charged with assaulting John Shornock following a dispute on Long avenue. John Patton received a 10 day jail term from Alderman Crabill for disorderly conduct at Joe Lasky’s home after pleading guilty to the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Shelech
Alderman Crabill
John Shornock
Long Avenue
John Patton
Joe Lasky
Railroad firemen meet at Columbus
New Castle members are greatly interested in the eleventh biennial convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen now in session at Columbus Ohio. Among business items will be the discussion of permanent headquarters for the brotherhood. Low rates on all roads to Mercer fair September 23 25. 2016.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Columbus
Brotherhood
Mercer Fair
Girard School Board Sees First Woman Resign
Mrs. George Caulfield of Girard resigns from the Girard school board on leaving the city. She was the first woman elected to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Caulfield
Girard
Infant Ralph LeRoy Space Dies at 9 Days
Mr and Mrs Ralph LeRoy Space of 212 Lyndal Street mourn the death of their infant son Ralph LeRoy aged 9 days. The funeral will be held at their home Wednesday at 2 PM with interment at Graceland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph LeRoy
Lyndal Street
Graceland Cemetery
Mi o na tablets claim to cure indigestion and constipation
An advertisement extols Mi o na tablets as a non purgative stomach tonic that cures indigestion and relieves constipation. It asserts the cause of constipation is indigestion and cites a testimonial from Herbert H. Taylor in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Clutton
New York
Herbert H. Taylor
West 143d Street
New York City
Death of Wallace Wilson in Pittsburg
Friends and relatives in the city were informed of the sudden death of Wallace Wilson at his home 1924 Lethgrew Avenue Northside Pittsburg. The funeral services were held this afternoon at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Wilson
Lethgrew Avenue
Northside
Pittsburg
Fire Escapes on Schools Under Inspection Today
Inspector J R Patterson of the U S department of factory inspection and Fire Chief Frank Connery inspect sanitary and fire escape conditions on recently erected school escapes. Patterson, from Beaver Falls, has been an inspector for years and will be in the city about a month before moving to factory inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Patterson
Department of Factory Inspection
United States
Frank J. Connery
Mr. Patterson
Beaver Falls
Ministers Leave for Synod Meeting in Cleveland
Rev. James M. Ferguson and others from various First U P and Highland churches attend the annual meeting of the first synod of the west in Cleveland. The synod is the next high court after presbytery in the United Presbyterian denomination. Rev. J. S. Dice retires as moderator. Opening session Monday elected Rev. Dr. J. R. Milligan moderator who will oversee five presbyteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Ferguson
J. F. Edgar
U. P
R. H. Mulholland
T. A. Gilby
Highland Church
J. Elmer Campbell
William Reed
Andrew Magill
PD. G. Duff
Cleveland
First Synod of the
West
McConnell's Mills Flood Timing and Water Flow
Readable notes describe McConnell's Mills with plentiful water running daily. The passage emphasizes consistent water flow and continuous runoff, signaling ongoing water presence at the site.
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Rev. Brooks
Madison, O
Biddy
the Traction Company
Teddy Roosevelt
Rey
Frank Fish
Wilmington
Prohibition
Ellwood
John Allen
Norman Vance
J. H. Porter
J. G. Martin
G. E. Thompson
J. J. Ashenhurst
W. W. Orr
Soen
George White
James Crooks
Samuel Harris
The
Presbyterian Church
Beaver Valley
Enon Valley
Howard Criss
M’dowell
Mrs. Boyd
Anna Vinaski
Elsie Persen
Anty Drudge
Teddy
Willie
Ranbert
Jeanette Donaldson
McKees Rocks
Mrs. Edmundson
Petersville
A. C. Gold
Florence Wright
Alfred Amsler
Knox, Pa
A. Klingensmith
KODAK
E. Washington St
SYNOD
McConnell’s Mills
Corner Mill
Washington
Harrison Street
Clare P. Dushane
Cole & Swasey
Independent Bank Examiners and Auditors
Broadway, New York
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