Bond elections set for Wampum and New Wilmington
Judge Porter approves separate bond votes for Wampum school district and New Wilmington borough. Wampum seeks 10000 for a new school building. New Wilmington asks 9000 to fund floating debt and buy a gas engine generator for the electric plant. Ballots to be prepared for the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wampum
New Wilmington
Porter
F. L. Gray
M.,. Minner
W. J. Moffatt
William McElwee
W. R. Rpbell
Mcree
Diphtheria Epidemic Shuts Ellwood Schools
Ellwood City reports a worsening diphtheria epidemic prompting indefinite school closure. Pupils assembled today but were dismissed as several new cases and deaths were recorded over the past month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Miss Martha Patterson Dies at 91
Miss Martha Patterson died at her nephew James G Patterson home 109 South Mulberry street at 3 pm Sunday September 29 age 91 years 10 days born in North Beaver township lifelong Presbyterian church member. Survived by brothers Frank G Patterson and Lindsay Patterson. Funeral at Patterson home on Mulberry street Monday evening and Bethel U P Church service at 2 pm Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Patterson
James G. Patterson
South Mulberry Street
North Beaver Township
Westfield Presbyterian Church
Frank G. Patterson
Lindsay Patterson
East Palestine
O. Short
Patterson
Mulberry Street
Oot
Bethel U. P. Church
Mayor Weighs New Appointments At Tonight Meeting
Mayor Tyler considers submitting new names to the select council this evening though he has not decided yet. Last meeting saw poor director and electrician appointments rejected while police occupied the room to maintain order as crowds gathered. A second crowd is expected but police will be present to prevent trouble if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Select Council
Council
Fleeger Case Settled On Assistance and Separation Plans
Mrs. Tressie Fleeger and her husband Frank Fleeger settled a suit for assault before Alderman Ranney this morning. The couple will pursue separation papers prepared by Attorney Edwin K. Logan as arrangements for their six children are finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tressie Fleeger
Frank Fleeger
Ranney
Penalty on Unpaid Taxes Increases Tuesday
City Treasurer C. C. Duff announces that an additional one percent will be added to unpaid city taxes on Tuesday October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Duff
Rioting at Lawrence Mills Leaves Dozens Hospitalized
Dozens were hospitalized after clashes between police and Ettor protest strikers in Lawrence Massachusetts as a 2000 strong picket line surrounded Wood Washington and Ayer mills. Police and state officers charged a crowd of about 1000 injuring many and dispersing journalists.
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United Press
Lawrence
Mass
Ettor
Essex
Union
Boston
Wood
Washington
Ayer Mills
Detective Breen Accepts Cincinnati Terminal Post
Former Delaware and Hudson detective J H Breen leaves New Castle for Cincinnati to lead the Big Four Railroad terminal detective force. His wife and family joined him only for summer travels, and they plan to move if he likes the new position.
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J. H. Breen
Albany
N. Y
Cincinnati
Big Four Railroad Company
Mr. Breen
Delaware and Hudson Railway System
New Castle
Schenectady
Troy
Saratoga Springs
Republicans to Open Campaign on October 23
Republicans begin campaign events October 23 at Gluck's Family Theater with W. G. Harding former Ohio gubernatorial candidate as principal speaker. George FE Alter of Pittsburg will discuss state issues. A record crowd is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gluck
W. G. Harding
Ohio
George FE. Alter
Pittsburg
Bliss Declares No Names From Contributions Report
Washington reports detail the Clapp committee testimony on Republican campaign funds. Cornelius Bliss Jr. cites his father destroyed donor lists yet tabulates contributions from 1892 to 1904 totaling 10 138 000 to the party. Standard Oil witness Libby claims no knowledge of gifts as McHarg seeks to testify next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Clapp Committee
Senate Investigating Committee
Cornelius N. Bliss, Jr
Bliss
Republican National Committee
Standard Oil
William H. Libby
Standard Oil Company
Ormsby McHarg
Roosevelt
J. P. Morgan
McHarg
Clapp
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Pomerene
Oliver
Col. Ransdell
Taft
Col. Roosevelt
Charles A. Peabody
C. OC. Tegethoff
E. E. Harriman
MEW MINISTER TO ARRIVE SUNDAY
Rev S M Gordon of Cambridge Springs named to Mahoningtown M E church is due to arrive this week and preach next Sunday. Gordon swapped pulpits with Dr T W Douglas of the city who goes to Cambridge Springs. The Rev R N Merrill, former Mahoningtown pastor, preached in Grove City yesterday.
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S. M. Gordon
Cambridge Springs
Mahoningtown M. E
Gordon
T. W. Douglas
R. N. Merrill
Mahoningtown
Grove City
Zimmerman Goes to the Works After Habeas Corpus Denial
Judge Porter refused to grant Henry Zimmerman release on a writ of habeas corpus. Zimmerman had been sentenced sixty days to the workhouse by Alder man Ranney for cruelty to his wife. Attorney Edwin K. Logan sought release, and the sheriff will transfer Zimmerman to the works.
Ministers Meet This Evening for Union Reformation Service
Lutheran ministers gather at Rev. J. H. Miller’s residence on Highland Avenue to discuss a union reformation service This evening. Luther League meeting follows Tuesday at St John’s church parlors with prayer and planning. Preparation services are set for Wednesday in the same church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Miller
Highland Avenue
The
Luther League
St. John’s Church
Georgia Man Is Soon To Get Trophy From Queen Victoria
By will of the late William L. Scruggs, Col. William E. Scruggs of Atlanta stands to receive one of four trophies Congress allows American officials to accept from foreign powers. The graven silver inkstand was given by Queen Victoria to Scruggs when he was U S ambassador to Colombia to honor his role in settling a British claim.
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Georgia
Queen Victoria
William L. Scruggs
William E. Scruggs
Atlanta
Congress
Col. Scruggs
England
Columbia
Police Squad Quells Mob at Moravia Street Club
A six officer unit ended a large celebration on Moravia street near Long avenue last night around 10. Seventeen men were arrested for drunkenness and disorderly conduct after a boisterous crowd resisted police orders. Patrolman Thomas was struck by a brick and Seward was knocked down during the rush as officers confined attendees and prepared to take men to jail.
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Moravia Street
Long Avenue
Thomas Thomas
Seward
Linton
Thomas
Sewald
Child Stays With Sorbos After Harsh Parental Dispute
Judge Porter ruled in the habeas corpus case brought by Mrs. Pasquale Marvo against her husband and Antonio Sorbo, granting the daughter to remain with Mr. and Mrs. Sorbo while permitting both parents access. Mrs. Marvo, who supports herself with boarders and washing in Briar Hill, argued the child was not properly treated by the father. he denied abuse, claiming only minor correction. The court found the Sorbos could provide a good home, noting Mrs. Marvo already supports two other infants. Legal representatives were J. Clyde Gilfillan for Mrs. Marvo and Thomas W. Dickey for Mr. Marvo.
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Pasquale Marvo
Antonio Sorbo
Porter
Street Department Payroll Increases After Flood Repairs
Street department payroll rises this year due to flood damage repairs. Pay day arrives Thursday for city officials and employees as overall payroll remains similar to last year aside from the heavier street department due to extensive repair work.
Old Drowns in a Spring in Florence Avenue
A two year old girl Tyyne Antilla daughter of Mrs Anna Antilla was drowned near her home on East Florence Avenue Saturday afternoon. She wandered away from her mother and was found headfirst in a spring behind the house. Neighbors recovered the body and efforts at resuscitation failed. Coroner Norris was notified.
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Florence Avenue
Tyyne Antilla
Anna Antilla
Norris
Post Office To Weigh And Count Mail At New Castle
Beginning tomorrow the New Castle post office will weigh and count every piece of mail for 60 days. The annual operation gauges the volume and weight of mail processed, reflecting the scale of local post office business.
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P. O
New Castle
Successful Rally Day at First Presbyterian Church
Sunday school services at the First Presbyterian church were successful with about 330 attendees. The special missionary offering for Miss Beulah Wilson topped 135 dollars, and the primary department graduated 10 students into the main school.
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First Presbyterian Church
Beulah Wilson
Death Record for Miss Martha Patterson and Others
Brief death notices list Miss Martha Patterson age 91 of 109 South Mulberry Street Tyyne Antilla age 2 of Florence Avenue and Mrs T B Inman age 29 of Taylor Township with terse memorial details.
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Martha Patterson
South Mulberry Street
Tyyne Antilla
Florence Avenue
T. B. Inman
Taylor Township
Amon Stookey Dispute Sparks Court Fight Rumors
Adelaide Amon accuses Blanche Stookey of aggravated assault and battery after a Saturday night attack near Croton avenue. Stookey recalls spying on her husband and Amon together, claiming the pair walked arm in arm before the altercation. Amon denies any improper meeting and says she was alone during the incident. A large Democratic rally with Congressman Palmer and Governor Swanson is announced for October 8 in New Castle courthouse.
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Adelaide Amon
Cleveland Avenue
Alderman Ranney
Blanche Stookey
Neshannock Avenue
Amon
Stookey
Mrs. Amon
Mr. Stookey
Sookey
Washington Street Bridge
Croton Avenue
Washington Street
New Castle
Pulaski Township
Lawrence County
Jefferson
Jackson
Cleveland
Bryan
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
C. A. Swanson
West Virginia
Mitch Palmer
Swanson
Harry Good
Good
Palmer
Bryan Wilson
Wilson
Knox Returns to Jefferson Medical College to Resume Studies
Harry Knox left Monday morning to resume his studies at Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia after spending the summer with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John H. Knox of Lincoln Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Knox
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
John H. Knox
Lincoln Avenue
Reverend Sniff Called to Pastorate of First Christian
The First Christian church unanimously extended a call to Rev William W Sniff of Paris Illinois to become pastor here starting about December 1 He will replace Rev Philip Y Pendleton who preached closing sermons and leaves for Cincinnati with family. Pendleton left two large congregations with sermons on Expectation and The Cross of Christ.
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Philip Y. Pendleton
First Christian Church
William W. Sniff
Paris
Messrs
B. F. Butler
R. C. G. White
Sniff
Ill
Christian Church
Pendleton
Christ
Cinecinnati
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Ellwood
Miss Patterson
North
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Fleeger
Lawrence, Mass
Breen
Big Four
Sun
Republican Campaign Fund
Sibley
H. H. Rogers
Archbold
Gift
Zimmerman
William L. Scrugen
William &. Scruggs
Victoria
Moravia
Sorbos
MS. Stookey
Dems
LAN Big
Gov
Her
Crats
W. W. Sniff
First Christian
P. Y. Pendleton
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