Coliseum Opens Tonight New Castle Puts On Vaudeville
The Coliseum in New Castle opens tonight transforming from a polo rink into a modern vaudeville house. A large crew finished a full interior overhaul and stage, with an electric sign to debut and a star vaudeville lineup including Hayes and Alpoint, the Sidonias, Whitman and Davis, Warner and Lakewood, Scott and Whaley, West and Van Sielen, plus new moving pictures.
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New Castle
New York City
James Fenimore Lee
James Mooney
Coliseum Theatre
Coliseum
Edward Mozart
Ralph Alexander
Mozart Vaudeville Circuit
Mozart
Lancaster
Hayes
Alpoint
Sidonias
Hitchcock Replaced by Senator Crane in Republican Campaign Redesign
Washington reports reveal Frank Hitchcock offered to resign after being dethroned by Senator Murray L. Crane. The advisory committee, frustrated by campaign apathy, named practical, experienced leaders to run the remainder of the campaign while Hitchcock retained nominal head status.
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Hitchcock
Washington
Frank Hitchcock
Murray L. Crane
National Committee
Peterson escapes death in Army court martial
Private Fred E K Peterson of Battery E Fourth field artillery was found guilty of stealing a 14 cent bronze U S letters from a fellow soldier at Fort Sheridan on August 7. He was sentenced by a general court martial to three months hard labor and forfeiture of ten dollars per month, later mitigated from dishonorable dismissal and a one year confinement with full forfeiture.
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Washington
Fred EK. Peterson
Battery E
Fourth Field Artillery
Fort Sheridan
Peterson
U. S
Ft. Sheridan
Carter
Taft backs Hitchcock as Crane aides campaign shifts
Taft telegraphs Frank Hitchcock praising his management while noting Senator Crane's arrival and plan to widen fund raising. The advisory committee report shows under $100,000 in campaign subscriptions with most spent and no firm future contributions. A campaign overhaul and new funding methods are promised.
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Hitchcock
New York
Taft
Crane
Jolly
Cincinnati
Frank H. Hitchcock
Senator Crane
W. H. Taft
Prank Hitchcock
Massachusetts
M H Henderson Laid To Rest With Masonic Rites
The late Matthias H Henderson of Highland avenue was laid to rest Sunday in Greenwood cemetery after a high honor Masonic funeral in Pittsburgh. Grand lodge officials and craft members attended, with Judge George B Orlady conducting the burial service and a long line of prominent Masons from across the state.
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Matthias H. Henderson
Highland Avenue
Trinity Episcopal Church
J. E. Reilly
Ralph M. Lowry
A. M. Forrest
George W. Guthrie
Pittsburg
William L. Gorgas
Harrisburg
J. Henry Williams
Philadelphia
William A. Sinn
William B
Detective in own gear nabbed on street impersonation
Levi Young, described as an amateur detective, was captured by Policeman C. C. Horner on Moravia street after allegedly trying to arrest two men who claimed they had been held up. Young wore handcuffs, a six shooter, a bandy-billy, and a detective star. Mayor Lusk discharged him with a reprimand and confiscated his outfit as the foreigners declined to prosecute.
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Levi Young
C. C. Horner
Horner
Moravia
Lusk
O W Kennedy May Lose His Leg After Accident
O W Kennedy general manager of the Orient Coke and Coal company is in Williamsport hospital after an automobile crash that may cost him a leg. He and his family were touring the northern part of the state when the accident happened. Kennedy, born and raised in Uniontown, is a cousin of the Aiken family and nephew of Hosea Kennedy.
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United Press
Uniontown
O. W. Kennedy
Orient Coke and Coal Company
Williamsport
Mr. Kennedy
R. K. Aiken
Misses Aiken
North Mill Street
Hosea Kennedy
Hendrickson Avenue
Miss Jean Kennedy
Roosevelt Grants Printers a Ten Cent Pay Raise
President Roosevelt ordered a wage increase for the government printing office staff. Linotype and monotype keyboard operators will earn ten cents more per hour starting October 1, raising daily wages to 1.80 dollars per day instead of four dollars.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Government Printing Office
Affinity Earle Reunites With Affinity Wife
Frederick Pinney Earle and his affinity wife have reconciled after peace talks led by Mr Earle's mother. The negotiations followed an arrest on a beating charge and concluded with a reunion at the affinity hall in Monroe New York on September 21.
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United Press
Monroe
N. Y
Frederick Pinney Earle
Earle
Umbrella Brigade Frightens Jupiter Pluvius in New Castle
An angry Jupiter Pluvius flees to Butler after a shower is frightened away by a small umbrella parade on Washington street. An Italian brass band heralded the shower, its music provoking the heavens to leak.
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Jupiter Pluvius
Umbrella Brigade
New Castle
Washington Street
Jupe
Butler
Pittsburg
Harmony
Castile
Thaw's Fight for Release Opens in New York
In White Plains on September 21 Harry K Thaw's lawyers began a bid for a jury trial on his sanity before Supreme Court Justice Mills. District Attorney Jerome opposed reopening the case.
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United Press
White Plains
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Supreme Court
Mills
Jerome
Blevins Displays Fine Millinery Tuesday Opening
Blevins will showcase fine millinery Tuesday with an opening display. The event is slated for next week on September 29, inviting shoppers to view a curated collection.
Change of bill at Cascade vaudeville house delights New Castle
The Cascade vaudeville house presents a top tier program this week with new and novel feats. Every effort seems made to sustain the venue’s popularity as acts of the highest order offer an interesting and enjoyable spectacle.
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Cascade
New Castle
Deaths of the Day Joseph Round 58
Joseph Round died at his home at 84 South Lee Avenue from typhoid fever. Born in England on May 8, 1850, he was 58. Survived by wife, daughter Bertha Pearl, and sisters Mrs. John Garber and Mrs. Mary Chivers of Irwin Station. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the residence. interment Greenwood cemetery.
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South Lee Avenue
Joseph Round
Mr. Round
England
John
Maria Round
Bertha Pearl Round
John Garber
Mary Chivers
Irwin Station
Greenwood Cemetery
Personal Notices Brief Family Occurrences Listed
Born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Boyle of North Mercer Street a son. Miss Bertha Rhodes departs for Grove City college to study this winter. Mrs R W Jackson leaves for Trenton New Jersey to visit the east. Mrs Fred Davis returns from Toronto Canada after two months with her father. John S Wallace returns from Denver Colorado and other western points. Mrs W A Moore and niece Miss Margaret E Stetcel of Youngstown with Mrs J E Mooel and daughter Mayme of Butler visit Mrs James Duffy and Miss Mary Duffy of the Sherman house.
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Thomas Boyle
North Mercer Street
Bertha Rhodes
County Line Street
Grove City College
R. W. Jackson
Leasure Avenue
Trenton
N. J
Fred Davis
Highland Avenue
Toronto
Canada
John S. Wallace
North Jefferson Street
Denver
Colo
W. A. Moore
Margaret E. Stetcel
Youngstown
J. E. Mooel
Mayme
Butler
James Duffy
Mary Duffy
Sherman House
Orchard sale notice carries fancy car direct sale
An auction style notice lists a direct sale event at Union Market 25 Pittsburg street opposite Union Station Bell 548. Report mentions September 22 as the date and implies Tuesday scheduling for the car sale from the orchard.
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Union Market
Pittsburg Street
Union Station
Bell
Death in accident at Enon Valley claims James H. Smith
James Henry Smith, 68, a five year resident, died at Shenango Valley hospital after injures from a Thursday night fall from a train at Enon Valley. He was born in Hookstown Beaver County and left no children. survived by brother Samuel W. Smith and half-brother C W. Smith. He was a former drug merchant and railroad worker with Ft Wayne Road, and a Mason. Funeral arrangements were not yet announced.
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Enon Valley
James Henry Smith
Shenango Valley Hospital
Mr. Smith
Samuel W. Smith
East Falls Street
Hookstown
Beaver County
William Smith
Mollie Officer
C. W. Smith
Minneapolis
Masonic Lodge
I Will Vote for Bill Against William J in Pennsylvania Letter
A farmer speaker attacks William J on high rhetoric and fear mongering while praising Bill as a hard worker. The piece argues William J would ruin the pocketbook and predicts future runs, ending with a note about Portersville and a Boston literary find. It includes Sept dates and locations.
Broadcloths at Great Variety in Local Store
Monday sale highlights 25 shades of broadcloths from 75 cents to 3.00 per yard with imported rich cloths and fashionable weights for gowns and street wear. Russian Symphony Orchestra performs at the Exhibition today for a week plan.
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Lancaster, Pa
Sen. Crane
Bowers
Park
South Mercer Street
Bell Phone
Parker
Lucky Gurve
Physicians Pharmacy
J. BE. Duff
Mer
N Mill St
Bhoenae
Gage Street
Euwers
G. O. P. Chairman
M. H. Henderson
Teddy
Affinity Earle
Affinity Wife
Thaw
DEMS
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler
Hughes
William J
Ané
Bryan
Bill
Ship of State
Simon Pure
Boston
Literary
Oscar Wilde
Katherine Breen
Boggs & Buhl
North Side
Pittsburgh, PA
Paul B. Griffiths
Sycamore Street Bell
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