Dunlap Wins Mayoral Nomination by Narrow Margin
In New Castile on Tuesday September 18 William H. Dunlap secured the Republican nomination for mayor with 3,730 votes to 3,283 for Louis G. Genkinger. Dunlap’s plurality was 447 amid a strong primary, with James Mayberry and E Wilbur Anderson also prominent. Burns leads council race with 4,454 votes and Norris joins as running mate. Treasurer race narrows with C Ed Brown at 3,426, Lameree second with 2,701, McMillex third at 2,152. Ligo leads school board race with 3,928 votes, Douthett and others follow.
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New Castile
William H. Dunlap
Louis G. Genkinger
Dunlap
James Mayberry
E. Wilbur Anderson
C. Ed. Brown
Mar
James R. Lameree
L. McMillex
Ligo
Joseph E. Ligo
McCullough And Weingartner Win County Nominations
In a tight county primary, George T. Weingartner and Thomas J. McCullough clinched Republican county commissioner nominations. Weingartner led with 7,304 total votes, McCullough 5,768, while Charles E. Patterson and J. S. Martin trailed. Nessie Claims Record Vote For County Treasurer with 8,411 total, the largest in Lawrence County history. J. Will Neff wins Register and Recorder race over William A. Eakin 5,553 to 4,659, Hamilton third with 1,586.
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George T. Weingartner
Thomas J. McCullough
Weingartner
Zall
Charles E. Patterson
J. S. Martin
Tony Turner
Nessie
David E. Nessle
Nessle
Lawrence
J. C. Plevins
C. Harry
Nessa
J. C. Harry
J. C. Blevins
J. Will Neff
Register
Register and Recorder
Mr. New
William A. Eakin
Thomas W. Hamilton
Mr. Neff
New Castle
Eakin
Presbyterians Are Short of Pastors Across U S
St Louis September 19 More than one fifth of the 1924 United Presbyterian churches in the United States are without rectors. Statistics from Xenia Theological seminary show 191 churches lack ministers as many clergy are tied to school and home mission work and denominational boards.
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St. Louis
United Presbyterian
United States
Xeni Theological Seminary
Aftermath of a political race in a blue mood
A humorous account notes candidates defeated and voters pleased yet anxious after election week. The piece reflects on promises, voter behavior, and the mixed reactions of politicians, observers, and citizens as the forecast hints at mild weather and continued tension.
Mrs Douthett Second Woman To Secure City Primary Nomination
Mrs Douthett finished second in the city primary for school director, winning 8612 votes to Joseph EB Ligo's 2523. She expresses gratitude for the calm campaign and vows to serve New Castle if elected in November, noting no mudslinging and her strong support from townspersons.
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Ethel Aghmore Douthett
Joseph
Ligo
Oklahoma Legislature Eyes Impeachment Move Against Walton
Oklahoma House members plan to meet by Tuesday to begin impeachment proceedings against Governor J C Walton amid martial law and threats to jail legislators. Rifts grow as 60 to 70 of 107 members reportedly back the action. Petitions for an extra session circulate while critics protest troop deployments.
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Macbeth
International Mews Service
Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma
House of Representatives
J. C. Walton
Walton
Lia Campasso
Anti Organization Forces Defeated In Philadelphia
Philadelphia primaries show a decisive win for the regular Republican organization with 19 of 20 council seats. W Freeland Kendrick leads for mayor with 235,198 votes and Richard Werlein secures council presidency while Powell Evans falters. A Raymond Raff chosen mayoral candidate for the Democrats.
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J. Hampton Moore
Evans
Weglai
Wm. W. Roner
Princeton Footual
Algo
Municipal and
Common Pleas
A. Raymond Raff
Democrats
Peterson Vandergrift Wedding in Titusville
Miss Helen M Peterson and Edward M Vandergrift Jr were married in Titusville this morning at First Methodist Church with Rev A Bilis officiating. Mrs Robert Fleming attended. Mrs Vandergrift is daughter of S B Peterson of East Washington street. Vandergrift is son of Wed Vandergrift Englewood Ave Ellwood City. Both graduates of New Castle High School class of 17. They will live in Titusville after a ten day Adirondack trip.
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Helen M. Peterson
Edward M. Vandergrift, Jr
Imorovng
Titnaville
A. Bilis
Lytr
Peterson
East Washington Street
Vandercrift
Wed. Vandergrift
Englewood Avenue
American Steel Company
Ellwood City
Vandergrift
New Castle High School
Adirondack Mountains
Toth Found Guilty and Tredwell On Trial Before McLaughry
Judge James A. McLaughry presided as Paul Toth was found guilty of assault and battery. Louis Predwell stood trial on robbery charges while the Standard Brewery case continued before Judge McLaughry.
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Toth
Tredwell
James A. McLaughry
Paul Toth
Louis Predwell
Eda
McLaughry
Lmery
Triad
Bird Dog Attack Leaves Child Injured in Chester
In Chester Pennsylvania on South Darlington street Katherine Huber aged child of Mr and Mrs Charles Huber was attacked by a large bird dog as she played on the street. The dog ripped at her throat but major arteries were missed by inches and the girl remains in critical condition but is expected to recover according to physicians.
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Wiest Chester
Katherine Huber
Charles Huber
Darlington Street
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Pa Couples
Robert W. Wallace of Pulaski and Evelyn Davidson of Tiddlesex, Pa seek license. James Cooper of Volant and Verma McParland of Grove City Pa apply. Edward M. Vanderelle of New Castle and Helen M. Peterson of Castle Adrian Schultz of New Osila and Ruth Knox of Pulaski Pa also appear for licenses.
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Robert W. Wallace
Pulaski
Evelyn Davidson
Tiddlesex
James Cooper
Volant
Verma McParland
Grove City
Edward M. Vanderelle
New Castle
Helen M. Peterson
Adrian Schultz
New Osila
Ruth Knox
Jene
City Nominees of Republican Party slate announced
Republican ticket lists mayor William H. Dunlap and council candidates William T. Burns C Norris. city treasurer Ed Brown. city controller Alvaha Portal. School controllers six years Joseph E. Ligo Ethel Ashmore Douthett Charles H. Young. School director two years Dr. W. L. Campbell.
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William H. Dunlap
William T. Burns
3. C. Norris
Demonstration Marks Assembly Of Dail Members
In Dublin on September 19 a noisy demonstration outside the Dail Eireann building preceded its inaugural session. Troops were deployed to guard entrances as Republicans failed to take the oath, while Cosgrave’s re election as president of the Dail was seen as nearly certain.
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Daniel Guconfle
International News Service
Dublin
Dail Eireann
Ww. T. Cosgrave
Dail
Free State
Cosgrave
Dali Building
Rutledge
Eamonn de Valera
Mrs. Edna J. Rhodes Dies Suddenly at 45
The city awoke to news of the sudden death of Mrs. Edna J. Rhodes at 5:30 this morning at 2017 East Washington Street. Wife of Attorney James W. Rhodes she attended a social roast the previous evening and seemed in good health. After retiring, she exhibited hard breathing and died of heart trouble before medical help could arrive. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
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Edna J. Rhodes
Weed
James W. Rhodes
Eust Washing En
Rhodes
Corp
Walker Wins In Butler County Race Returns Earliest
Returns from 66 of 80 Butler County precincts show Samuel Walker leading as Republican candidate for county judge. Mgr Walker leads Democrat J Campbell Brandon by about two to one, while John Henninger edged Porter Wilson for the Democratic ticket. Balloting collected by telephone today confirms the early outcome.
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Butler
Samuel Walker
Mgr. Walker
J. Campbell Brandon
John Henninger
Porter Wilson
Oliver Faction Divides Honors With Max Leslie
In Pittsburg’s post primary, Allegheny County factions led by State Senator Max Leslie and George S. Oliver split offices. The key county commissioner race showed Armstrong and Cain gaining for Oliver, while Leslie’s Denny O’Neil trailed expectations. Official tallies favored Oliver on several posts though Leslie’s gains muted Oliver dominance in local government.
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Pippsbench
Republican Party
Allegheny County
Pittsburgh
Max Lesiis
George S. Oliver
Willian A. Magee
William Kinn
Yesternday
Oliver
Leslie
O Namiv
Thig
Nidsr
Leslie End
J. Denny O'Neil
Joseph G. Armstrong
Addison Gumbert
Denny O Neil
Armstrong
O'Neil
Robert Cain
Cain
Oliv ‘Ar
Allegheny
Register of Wills
John Vogt
Recorder of Deeds
John D. Graham
Addison C. Gumbert Andert
Samuel D. Foster
Olver
John P. Moore
John Francies
Lesila
Leslia
Tomb Of King Tut Re-Exploration Planned By Traveler
New York report says V Everett Macy Sr, philanthropist and welfare commissioner in West Chester County, returned from Egypt with details of King Tutankhamen tomb. He states the tomb will reopen in October and he saw curios removed but did not obtain any religious artifacts as souvenirs. Macy met Lord Carnarvon, who died after the tomb was discovered.
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New York
V. Everet Macy, Sr
Tice
West Chaster County
Egypt
Tutankhamen
Macy
Souvanir
Few Errors Noted In Election Paper Preparation
Errors in election paper preparation were minor with clerks noting generally neat handwriting on ballots from women boards. By noon, most returns were in except Ellwood City precinct three and Wilmington precinct one. Thousands of ballots were sent to the county office, many as waste paper. Officials must prepare enough ballots for all voters but cannot predict exact needs.
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Ellwood City
Third Precinct
Wilmington
First Precinct
County Commissioners’ Office
Aimple
Davis and Shields Edge in County Commissioner Race
Early returns from the courthouse show IF M. Davis leading Tad Shields at Wampum by about fifteen votes with Wilmington first still missing. Officials warned of possible counting errors, meaning the final official tally could widen or narrow the margin and decide the nomination.
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Court House
Unopposed Candidates Dominate Republican Primaries
Numerous candidates for city and county offices were unopposed in the Republican primaries held Tuesday. Ralph M. Campbell secured renomination as prosecuting attorney with no opposition, a sign of his effective administration. County Coroner J. P. Caldwell also drew no opposition, as did county auditor nominees M. B. Hogue and H. C. Hunter. Alvah Porter was renominated as city controller, with no rival. In the judge race for the superior court, John J. Henderson of Crawford County carried the county over Albert Dutton McDade of Delaware County. Dr. W. L. Campbell was proposed for a school board seat to fill an unexpired term.
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Ralph M. Campbell
J. P. Caldwell
M. B. Hogue
H. C. Hunter
Alvah Porter
Ergy Controller
Bec
Superior Court
John J. Henderson
Crawford County
Albert Dutton McDade
Delaware County
W. L. Campbell
Democratic nominating mix up names in mayoral race
An error in ballot proofs led to William J. Eroe Jr appearing on the Democratic ticket while William J. Bros Sr had filed the papers. Officials said records show Bros Sr filed, with Eroe Jr as a clerical mistake. Bros Sr will appear as the Democratic nominee in the fall election.
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William J. Eroe, Sr
Death notices for four residents listed in city records
Death records show Mrs Edne J Rhotes aged 45 of 1017 East Washington street Mrs Sarah Arm darow eight of 208 Walde street Thomas Lt Boyle aged 34 of 625 Carn street and Rev Edward W Leibendorfer aged 32 of Wiwoed City.
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Edne J. Rhotes
East Washington Street
Sarah Arm Daroweight
Walde Street
Thomas Lt. Boyle
Carn Street
Edward W. Leibendorfer
Wiwoed
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Norris
Nugent
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Walker
Butler County
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Caldwell
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