Gloriously Happy Night Turns to Courtroom after Theft
Arnold Reed and John Jones, both 12, enjoyed easy money from stolen funds at 611 Scioto street before police arrested them. Reed confessed aiding spending. Jones denied taking the money. Alderman Crabill to hear further tonight as investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Reed
John Jones
Young Reed
Joseph Janos
Scioto Street
Janos
John Janos
Reed
Cyrus Horner
Joseph Jones
W. H. Crabill
West Pittsburg Social Notes Highlight Visitors and Events
John Hundo and William Sword visited Pittsburg from Center avenue and New Castle Junction. Rev. Douglas and Charles McFate called on friends in town. J Reed Smith remains ill at home. Geo Waller won two New Castle contracts worth about 12000 dollars. A large weiner roast on a hill featured music and food with many local and Cleveland guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hundo
Center Avenue
Pittsburg
Rev
Douglas
New Castle
Charles McFate
Willow Grove
J. Reed Smith
H. W. Armstrong
J. H. Painter
Ebbie Aiken
Portersville
J. W. Baldwin
Roy Miller
Samuel Miller
Riverway
Geo. Waller
Eleventh Street
Waller
R. A. Willett
Novelty Works
West Pittsburg
Willett
Weiners
D. C. Briggs
Julia
Agnes Foley
Elizabeth
Marcella Bittner
Estella Hennon
Mary Hamilton
Lillie Wallace
Lottie Coutt
Amy Hewitt
Eva Frisbee
Cleveland
Messrs
W. A. McMahan
John Howell
Fred Schmidt
Harry Bittner
Julius Bruckner
W. C. Wagner
Charles Glasser
Wounded dog leads to arrest in Hillsville case
Joe Sanaito faces a Friday hearing before Alderman Green on cruelty to animals. Humane Agent J C Haas says Sanaito shot and crippled a dog at his Hillsville home and did not kill it. J M Johnston, arraigned for feeding horses on the street without proper water, paid costs and was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Sanaito
Alderman Green
Humane
J. C. Haas
Sanaito
Hillsville
J. ©. M. Johnston
Duster Proved On Detcheon Farm Near Struthers
A well drilled on the Detcheon farm near Struthers has proven a duster, indicating limited oil or gas production. The discovery suggests the well may be dry despite drilling efforts by the operators in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detcheon
Struthers
Bryan's Advice to Young Men Garners Noted Letter
United Press reports W. J. Bryan advised young men to abstain from drink gambling and immoral relations with women. The note accompanies Edward Brinner the Kingston mayor's son and former Parker colleague alleged to have beaten a hotel clerk over a board bill of four dollars. The letter praises Brinner's attempt to reform and mentions hopes for restoring family relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Cincinnati
W. J. Bryan
Edward Brinner
William D. Brinner
Kingston
N. Y
Alton B. Parker
Haviin
Bryan
Brinner
Many Voters Still Unregistered in City Registrations
Voter registration in the city was heavier than opening day but a large share remains unregistered. Highland Avenue district, the largest, logged 286 registrations with about 200 voters still not registered. Registrars urge early turnout for the next session October 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Avenue Fire Department
Gasser or Gusher on John Scott Farm
Announcement of a striking 150 barrel oil well on John Scott’s Butler County farm near Zelienople north of the Lawrence county line excites oil operators. The well came in with a strong gas show and may be an oil producer. Leasing is rapid as further wells are planned in the new productive territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scott
Butler County
Zelienople
Lawrence County
Scott
Kaiser Uneasy Will Talk Peace
The Hague report says Germany and Italy urged peace talks and Holland invited all nations of the second Hague conference to attend a new peace conference likely next year. Observers link the move to recent alignments among England France and Russia and growing European pressure toward isolating Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
The
Hague
Holland
England
France
Russia
Germany
Governors Chosen Amid Convention Turmoil
In Dover Delaware delegates ignored caucus selections at the Democratic state convention yet Democrats statewide approved the ticket with Dr Rowland G Painter named governor and Frank L Hardesty for lieutenant governor. In Hartford Connecticut Judge A Heaton Robertson was nominated for governor by acclimation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Dover
Dela
Rowland G. Painter
Frank L. Hardesty
Hartford
Conn
A. Heaton Robertson
Black Hand Sets Fire To Home In Fourth Attempt
In New York on September 16, members of the Black Hand set fire to wealthy real estate dealer Santa Reda’s home on East 114th Street after failing to extort $2,000. They locked doors to trap the family, a neighbor saw the flames, and firefighters rescued them. the loss was small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Santa Reda
Black Hand
East 114Th Street
Reda
Albany Too Slow for U S Jackies
Albany West Australia September 16 The coaling of the American fleet for a cruise of more than 3000 miles to Manila is nearly finished and the voyage will start tomorrow evening. Despite a two week period of inactivity sailors look forward to leaving Albany as the stay has been tiresome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Albany
West Australia
Manila
Deaths of the Day infant son of Knis
John Knis age 11 months died Wednesday morning of gastric fever. He was the infant son of Mr and Mrs Michael Knis of 517 12 Scioto Street. Funeral Thursday at 9 am at St Josephs Church with interment in St Josephs Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Michael Knis
Scioto Street
St. Joseph’s Church
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Cannon’s neck in jeopardy in Minnesota primary
In Minnesota the Cannon opposition gained ground in the congressional primaries. J Adam Bede in the eighth district was decisively beaten by Clarence B Miller. Tawney in the first, Davis in the third, and Stevens in the fourth were renominated. McCleary in the second likely secured nomination. Local option likely won a majority of counties, though results are unsure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Congress
J. Adam Bede
Bede
Cannon
Clarence B. Miller
James A. Tawney
Charles E. Davis
E. C. Stevens
James T. McCleary
Chicago
Northwestern Christian Advocate
Joe
Danville
Methodist Episcopal Church
Littlefield
Republican Party
Worthington Named Receiver of Wabash Railroad
Federal Judge R W Taylor appointed B A Worthington as receiver of the Wabash railroad in Cleveland Ohio as part of steps toward the absorption of Wheeling and Lake Erie by the Rockefeller Harriman group. The action follows a petition by Central Trust company New York trustee for general mortgage bonds issued last August to secure the 8 million dollar loan to cover maturing notes guaranteed by the Wabash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Cleveland, O
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Rockefeller-Harriman Group
R. W. Taylor
B. A. Worthington
Central Trust Company of New York
General
Harriman
Wabash Railroad
Brookline Men Burn Sects Tents Near Baltimore
About 30 Brookline residents attacked and burned the tents used by the unnamed sect known as the Irvinites, who claim to follow the Apostles Peter and Paul, in a religious confrontation near Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline
United Press
Baltimore
Peter and
Paul
No Clue to Esther Hilbert Disappearance
Chesterfield Massachusetts September 16 authorities move to use blood hounds to trace missing Smith College girl Esther Hilbert who disappeared from her mother's summer home on Sunday with no clue to her whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chesterfield
Mass
Esther Hilbert
Smith College
Inspiring temperance talk by Rev H J Whalen at meeting
At 7:30 Tuesday the evening session opened with prayer and scripture. Rev H J Whalen, pastor, gave a forceful temperance address to the audience, denouncing high license and urging local option. Mrs Whalen sang "If I Were a Voice" to close the talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Jones
Margaret Dunwoodie
H. J. Whalen
Moran to meet Hanlon in September title fight
English featherweight Owen Moran, who drew twice with champion Abe Attell, was matched to fight Eddie Hanlon on September 30. A warrant will be issued for the killer of Carl Miller who died after an ambush during a row with a burglar. Tiny Janet Priest opened New York engagement and filed for divorce from her Philadelphia husband Thomas Robb. Harry Kenther, a New York bank clerk, was robbed of 420 dollars and injured in a vestibule attack. Supreme Justice Thomas B. McFarland of California died of throat cancer in San Francisco. Paris police confirmed William II canceled a flyover due to a plot against his life. Conemaugh near Johnstown narrowly escaped destruction as drought hampered fire crews. Queen Margherita’s rift with royal family widens over the Abbruzzi Elkins wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Moran
Abe Attell
Eddie Hanlon
Roy Morgan
Albrae
Carl Miller
Janet Priest
New York
Philadelphia
Thomas Robb
Harry Kenther
Thomas B. MccFarland
California
Plains
San Francisco
Cal
Paris
William
Schlucht Pass
Voseges
Conemaugh
Johnstown
Margherita
Rediscovered Lost Cave in Washington’s Extreme Northeast
Spokane explorer Elmer E. Alexander rediscovered Lost Cave, a cavern in Wash ington's far northeast. Entrance measures 12 by eight feet, main chamber 150 feet long with white dolerite floors and a color ful stalagmite dome. A speaking tube and peculiar stalactite forms highlight the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Washington
Elmer E. Alexander
Lilley Proposes Half-Price Submarine Contract
New Haven Conn Sept 16 Congressman George L Lilley famed submarine builder and Republican candidate for governor says he will accept a contract to build the new submarines for half the government cost His speech at a Republican club dinner sparked widespread discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New Haven
Conn
George L. Lilley
Submarine Boat Fame
Trolley Parties Extend Harmony Route Service
The Pittsburg Harmony Butler and New Castle interurban announces special accommodations for trolley parties along its route. Beginning September 14, special cars may be booked for social and theater events from New Castle to Butler and intermediate points, with rates and details available on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Harmony
Butler
New Castle
Garey
Explosion at Illinois Steel plant injures workers
A blast at the Illinois Steel company plant in South Chicago injures several workers. Police say 19 men were seriously burned, though company officials report five hurt. all victims are receiving treatment at the plant hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
South
Illinois Steel Company
Steel Company
Marriage License Notices and Local Social News
Clarence J Plum and Mabel Syling of New Castle obtained a marriage license. Mrs R G Boak and Mrs B J Boak of this city are attending the Pittsburgh exposition on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence J. Plum
New Castle
Mabel Syling
R. G. Boak
B. J. Boak
Pittsburg Exposition
Honey Ad Sparks Curious Gauge of Value
A fragmented item from a historical page shows a brief ad with the word Honey and phrases like ver pound and 100 Me BER. The readable text hints at a promotional note or price cue, but details are unclear.
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William Q. Sword
New Castle Junction
E.j.o’brien
East Washington Street
Bell Phone
Mike
Kaiser
U. S. Jackies
John Knis
Wabash
DR. Whalen
Margaret Walker
Nashua
George Gibson
Jennie Forquer
Luchandy
East North Street
West South Street
W. J. McChesney
Mulberry Street
Union
Franklin Institute
Rochester, Neatte
Raymond Street
Fountain Inn
C. Belford
Highland Avenue
P. O. Box
Bell
North
Mercer Street
H. BE. McGoun
A. A
Care News Office
Clare P. DuShane
City
North Hill
Park Avenue
Washington Street
Care
Ny — TS
North Mill Street
John Harley
News Office
Shaw Street
J. C. Sanderson
Kurtz Streets
Ford Automobile
Chestnut Street
Mill and
North Streets
Reynolds Street
Rochester
Weller’s _ press
Mt. Jackson
J. A. Weller
B. M. Shaffer
Energy
Fast Washington Street
Clendenin Block
J. Lee Cooper
Wilber A. McCoy Company
Federal Street
North Side
T. Sheaner
Croton Avenue
Dufford Block
Leesburg
Thompson Run
G. H. van Horn
Jefferson Street
Smith Premier
Central City Typewriter Exchange
West Fayette Street
Syracuse
E. F. Porsche
Princeton
Mahoningtown
Miller
Cliff Street
W. H. Falls
Clendenin
Acorn Street
Joseph Ott
East Side
Cunningham Avenue
Bath
LeRoy K. van Horn
Edgewood Avenue
Beaver Street
McGoun
H. EB. McGoun & Sons
West Neshannock Avenue
Jerre Bauman
Neshannock Avenue
South Walnut Street
Reynolds and
Long Avenues
1916
Bevan Block
Mill Street
Parks Avenue
North Pine Street
J. F. P. Kennelly & Co
West
Rena G T
City Water and Gas
Wood Street
Long Avenue
North Walnut Street
Bluff Street
Third Ward
County Line Street
C. E. Smith Hardware Company
Pittsburg Street
Pope Pe
Richelieu Avenue
W. B. Davis
Guerard
P. J. Watson
North Mercer Street
North Mercer
Quest St
Allen’s
East Main Street
Lilley
Electric Boat CO
Pittshburgh
Boggs & Buhl
Pittsburgh, PA
Garfield
Albert Streets
Grant Street
C. P. Norris
Morris Block
James Bonner
T. W. Dickson Co
Dean Block
Jefferson
Mercer Streets
Chir Iy Td
DR. Cook
Jamestown
A. M. Cook
Jamestown, N. Y
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