Roosevelt cleans house as DuPont resigns from GOP bureau
Washington reports President Roosevelt urged a party house-cleaning after T Coleman DuPont head of the Republican national committee speakers bureau resigns. Secretary Loeb says the resignation was expected for several days as Crozier’s letter raises questions about a leader under government scrutiny.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
T. Coleman DuPont
Powder Trust
Republican National Committee
DuPont
Hitchcock
White House
Loeb
W York
Alfred O. Crozier
Wall Street
Crozier
Wants to Marry by Proxy Faces New York Legal Question
Almanzor Puga seeks a proxy marriage for himself and Miss Castora Amanda Rubio in New York. Frederico Bergmann ex consul general of Peru would act as proxy, but city officials must decide if the ceremony is legal under Peruvian law and local municipal rules.
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United Press
New York
Peru
Almanzor Puga
Frederico Bergmann
Pert
Puga
Castora Amanda Rubio
Burned by Jelly Causes Home Fire in Youngstown Area
Mrs. William Shaffer of Youngs on suffered severe burns when hot cooking jelly boiled over. The incident ignited a fire that damaged the house and required the fire department to respond and extinguish the blaze.
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William Shaffer
Youngson
Haskell Linked to Muskogee Labor Fight Alliance
Chicago Tribune reports fascimiles show C. N. Haskell as a member of the Citizens' Alliance formed to oppose union labor in Muskogee several years past.
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Chicago
the Tribune This
C. N. Haskell
Citizens’ Alliance
Muskogee
Westminster Freshmen Flag Challenge Spoiled by Dr Russell
Westminster Freshmen gathered on the athletic field to raise their class flag but were halted by Dr. Russell after an attempted clash with sophomores. He reminded the students that faculty supervision governs athletics and warned against flag rushes and boisterous contests.
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Westminster
Dr. Russell
Nix Nix
Russell
Freeman
Spalla Denies False Pretense in Trial
Joseph Spalla of the bankrupt Gibbia and Spalla took the stand in his own defense on Friday morning and denied saying the firm was sound financially to an Italian import company agent. He claimed the firm failed due to inability to pay bills rather than defrauding creditors, enduring a lengthy cross examination.
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Joseph Spalla
Gibbia and Spalla
Bear Shot by Mayor After Forest Fire Chase in City
A large brown bear driven by forest fires entered Negaunee and, after a chase that ended when the animal sought refuge in a barber shop, was shot and killed by the city mayor after a collision with a car during the pursuit.
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United Press
Calumet, Mich
Negaunee
Better Water Sought for Sharon From Lake Erie Project
Citizens in Sharon push for a better water supply with a proposed project to source water from Lake Erie. The movement aims to improve local utilities and ensure reliable service.
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Sharon
Lake Erie
New Y M C A Secretary Hoover Arrives to Lead Work
Secretary elect B A Hoover arrived to take up duties as the new executive head of the local Y M C A. Though new to this city he brings seven years of association experience and a record of steady growth in memberships and programs. He began in 1901 with the Pennsylvania department at Pittsburg and later led the Derry division, where membership rose from 35 to 400 in two years.
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Young Men's Christian Association
B. A. Hoover
Hoover
New York
Pennsylvania Department of Pittsburg
Pitcairn
Pennsylvania
Derry
Peculiar Conduct Leads to Arrests in Riverside Case
Harry Rich of the Fifth ward is arrested on information before Alderman Green after a rig rental dispute. A warrant for Ed Phillips, alleged accomplice, is out. witnesses claim two men fired at the rig near a Shenango farm barn. The suspects deny involvement and a hearing tonight will determine the case.
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Harry Rich
Alderman Green
A. W. Harbison
Riverside
Ed Phillips
Tony
Everyman
James Stickel
Samuel Chambers
Shenango Township
Stickel
Doings at Country Club Saturday
The Country club hosts a social afternoon with tennis and golf activities. A chicken and waffle supper follows at the club house, then a dance in the evening. Many society guests are expected, including several out of town visitors.
Dastardly work of Black Hand in Geneva hotel bombing
The hotel residence of Raymond Del Pappa Geneva's wealthy Italian merchant and banker was partially destroyed by a dynamite bomb placed in the bar room by a supposed Black Hand member. The blast occurred at 1 40 this morning.
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United Press
Geneva
N. Y
Raymond del Pappa
Black Hand Society
State Auditor Reviews Shenango Valley Hospital Books
State Auditor George J. Churchill of McKeesport visited Shenango Valley hospital for a quarterly review and reported the institution’s books in excellent condition. He was later seen at the Almira Home in the afternoon.
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George J. Churchill
McKeesport
Shenango Valley Hospital
Almira Home
Fire destroys mine structures near Evans City in Butler
The tipple boiler house and shaft of the John Turner colliery near Evans City, Butler County, were destroyed by fire with losses under 10 000 dollars. The Hamilton bottle works second factory, idle months, resumed operations with 50 men employed.
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Butler
John Turner
Evans City
Hamilton Bottle Works
Infant Hangs By Swing Rope Tragedy in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on September 25 a tragedy occurred as 18 month old Frank Barker, while on a porch swing, became entangled by a rope around his neck and suffocated before help could reach him. The accident occurred at the family home.
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Pittsburg
Frank Barker
Anarchistic Plot Aimed at Roosevelt During Hunting Trip
Police across six countries reveal papers on two Italian anarchists in Sessa and a Spaniard Canatrava linking to plans for an attack on President Roosevelt during his Africa hunting trip. The case ties to a wider European uprising and potential assassination of King Alfonso of Spain.
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Bayonne
France
Roosevelt
Africa
Canatrava
Alsfonso
Spain
Sessa
Switzerland
Europe
Berlin
Hungary
Occa
Biarchi
Roosevel
Geneva
Germany
Italy
Austria- Hungary
Alfonso
Biarritz
Foley Pleads Guilty in Rail Conductor Assault Case
Edward Foley admitted guilt to aggravated assault and battery of Pittsburg and Lake Erie conductor David Espin after an on train dispute over a two dollar bill and 50 cents in change. He awaits a Saturday sentence following the incident at New Castle depot and in West Pittsburg.
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Edward Foley
David Espin
Pittsburg
West Pittsburg
Foley
Espin
Fire Devastates Bassilea and Calandra Building
Fire destroyed Bassilea and Calandra at 130-136 Charlton Street in New York. The seven story structure lost the two upper floors and damage is estimated at 50,000 dollars. Bassilea and Calandra also maintain branches in Pittsburgh and Chicago.
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New York
Bassilea & Calandra
Charlton Street
Pittsburg
Chicago
Eleanor Stewart Sues to Recover Cottage Hospital Records
Miss Eleanor Stewart former matron of the Cottage state hospital at Mercer has filed her answer in the equity suit to compel surrender of the hospital's books and papers.
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Stewart
Eleanor Stewart
Cottage State Hospital
Mercer
Boilermaker Escapes Fatal Fall at Youngstown Steel Plant
George Pillage a boilermaker was saved from death yesterday at the Youngstown Steel plant after he struck an iron beam 12 feet from the ground following a 28 foot fall.
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George Pillage
Youngstown Steel Company
Trading Stamp Debate Set For New Castle Merchants
A Monday evening open debate at the New Castle Grocers Association discusses the merits of trading stamps. Mr. Farr, a stamp company agent, will argue for the plan with local merchants opposing it. The event may attract a large crowd. local agency plans hinge on signups and store commitments.
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Grocers’ Association
New Castle
Farr
Farewell Meeting of Rev Magill Bible Class in City
The farewell gathering for Rev. Andrew Magill of the Second U P church drew about 50 attendees. He will leave the city next week to Brooklyn after three years of weekly Bible study with the class. Members praised his faith and teaching and shared insights from the three year period over a postmeeting luncheon.
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Andrew Magill
U. P. Church
Magill
Henry de Arman
Gail Lowash
Mafill
Rev. Magill
Brooklyn
Murder Over Labor Troubles In Chicago River Barge
Jeremiah Lynch a Milwaukee born bridge construction foreman was found shot dead on a Chicago river barge. A nearby resident heard two men run away after the shot. Police found $75 and a gold watch on Lynch and suspect labor troubles may have sparked the killing.
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United Press
Chicago
Jeremiah Lynch
Milwaukee
Lynch
Minstrel Trunks Scattered After Car Collision
A wagon carrying the Dockstader minstrel show trunks and gear was hit by a car at Fast and Washington streets. Three or four performers were thrown from the wagon and one sprained a leg. otherwise the damage was minor.
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Dockstader
Fast
Washington Street
Doctor Zimmerman Taken To Hospital In City
Dr. Zimmerman longtime physician to Mr. Jackson was rushed to city hospital Friday afternoon in serious condition. He had previous spring hospital stay and home recovery before this setback.
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Zimmerman
Trustee to Auction Prof. Allen Property on Ray Street
Homer Drake trustee in bankruptcy sells the property of Prof. R. G. Allen on Ray Street this afternoon with R. M. Pomeroy acting as auctioneer.
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Homer Drake
R. G. Allen
Ray Street
R. M. Pomeroy
Death Records for Five Individuals Listed in Notice
Obituary brief lists deaths of Mrs. Mary Ann Robinson aged 82 of 213 Garfield Avenue James Ferrell 68 of Hillsville Miss Lillian McClafferty 19 of Youngstown Victor Blank 32 of 210 Neshan nock Avenue Andrew 8 Patterson 59 of Pitts Jhure.
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Mary Ann Robinson
Garfield Avenue
James Ferrell
Hillsville
Lillian McClafferty
Youngstown
Victor Blank
Neshannock Avenue
Andrew 8. Patterson
Pitts Jhure
Wee Wanderer Lost In Pittsburg Reunited With Mother
A two year old boy wandered Pittsburg streets alone seeking adventure before a kind woman found him near Union depot. Police, led by Sergeant Patrick Farrell, located his mother Mrs H J Dearolph of Epworth Street at City Hall after a several hour search. the boy enjoyed lemon candy and the bustling city scene before being returned home.
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Pittsburg Street
Union Depot
Patrick Farrell
Lusk
H. J. Dearolph
Epworth Street
New Electric Line in Mahoning Valley
Youngstown reports electric railroad plans to run parallel to the Mahoning Valley line from Youngstown to Warren on a private right of way. John Monnot, noted Canton rail expert, says the line will be built within a year though he would not name the company. It would cut travel time to Warren by about 15 minutes, potentially halving the current one hour schedule.
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Youngstown
John Monnot
Canton
Mahoning Valley
Warren
Here
State pensions issue in New York
Albany N Y Sept 25 Members of the G A R are conducting a campaign to secure passage of a bill granting state pensions during the upcoming legislative session as parties fight for November votes.
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New York
United Press
Albany
N. Y
First Baptist S. S. Children’s Picnic Planned
The primary and cradle roll children of First Baptist Sunday school will picnic Saturday afternoon. They meet at the church at 1 o'clock and ride to the park. if rain, the event will be held at the church. Mothers are invited to attend with their children.
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First Baptist Sunday School
Receiver named for cooperative store in Youngstown
R. C. Simonton of Youngstown was named receiver for the American Co-Operative company which operates stores in Youngstown and Sharon. A number of New Castle residents hold stock in the concern.
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R. C. Simonton
Youngstown
American Co-Operative Company
Sharon
New Castle
Two Pennsylvania engines save excursion train near Volant
Passengers faced death as a second engine jumped the track near Volant while a Mercer to New Castle excursion train of about ten coaches traveled at speed. The front engine kept the mishapged car in line, preventing a national disaster. repairs followed and service resumed.
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Pennsylvania
Volant
Stoneboro
Mercer
New Castle
Neshannock Falls
Rocco Racco Writes Farewell Letters After Conviction
Rocco Racco, convicted murderer Seeley Houk, writes farewell letters to friends in America and Italy. Sheriff Waddington says no suicide threat has been seen, while Racco reflects philosophically on birth and death. He, at 42, says he has seen much of the world and bids friends goodbye as he faces little chance of commutation.
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America
Italy
Rocco Racco
Seeley Houk
Rocco
Waddington
Gimme Pumpkin Says Pie Eater At This Season
A light seasonal note on pumpkin pie as a restaurant keeper emphasizes pumpkin among pies. The piece notes pumpkins are smaller due to a dry season but very sweet and timely for quick meals.
Hike for cellar Twister Coming to Leeward Islands
Washington dispatch reports the Weather Bureau issued a cyclonic disturbance of marked intensity approaching the Leeward islands of the Lesser Antilles and moving westward. The note reads as a warning for residents to prepare for severe weather conditions potentially affecting the region.
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United Press
Washington
Weather Bureau Today
Lesser Antilles
Excursion Trains Winding Down For Year In New Castle
Summer excursion operations on New Castle railroads have nearly ceased for the year as traffic for the season was lighter than in many years.
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New Castle
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