Weather and World News Roundup of Brightenings and Crises
International safety accords near completion as sea convention signs strengthen ice patrols and distress reporting. Japan faces quake and eruption fallout with 300 killed, 300,000 homeless, and relief needs. Baron Makino signals potential new U.S. treaty approach as strikes and political shifts ripple globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihuahua
Torreon
Carranza
Sakura
Japan
Baron Makino
Tokio
United States
California
South African Federation of Trades
Johannesburg
Botha
Europe
France
Spanish Peninsula
Lord Strathcona
Canada
London
Hudson Bay Company
Elevn
English Channel
Plymouth
Sulzer Testifies on Graft Probe Against Murphy
Former Governor William Sulzer, now an Assembly member, testified before Magistrate McAdoo in the ongoing graft inquiry led by District Attorney Whitman. Sulzer, like prior witnesses, waived immunity and described his personal ties to Charles F Murphy, head of Tammany Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Sulzer
Murdy
Pattenr
Gaffney
O’ Gorman
New York
Grand
O’gorman
Stewart
Suizer
Whitman
William Sulzer
Assembly
New York City East Side
McAdoo
Notice of incorporation for C. C. Smith Livery and Transfer Stable
An application will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania on January 27 1914 by C C Smith G W Cochran F A Dalrymple William M McKittrick and others under the 1874 act to incorporate a new firm named C C Smith Livery and Transfer Stable to conduct livery stable transfer draying and storage with all rights and privileges of the act. D A Arird Solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
C. C. Smith
G. W. Cochran
F. A. Dalrymple
William M. McKittrick
Act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
D. A. Arird
Executrix and Executor Seek Discharge in Nelson Greenland Will Case
Mary Louise Greenlund and George H. Jackson, executrix and executor of Nelson Greenland deceased, filed final accounts in Warren County Orphans Court No 15 December Term 1913. Accounts confirmed nisi December 1 1918, with no exceptions. They will petition February 9 1914 for discharge from office and liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Greenland
Orphans’ Court
Warren County
Mary Louise Greenlund
George H. Jackson
Nelson Greenlund
Admin notice for Mary Nelson estate in Pittsfield Pa
Letters of Administration granted for Mary Nelson of Pittsfield Warren County Pennsylvania. Heirs and creditors must settle debts or present claims by authenticated proof. January 6 1914. Charles Nelson Administrator Pittsfie ld Pa RD 4 Beshlin Attorney Jan 15 1914.
Notice of Probate Hearing for Frances B Sherman
On February 9, 1914 at 10:00 A M Henry S Strunk Executor of Frances B Sherman deceased will present his final accounting and seek court approval in the probate matter. The notice identifies the executor and the time for filing objections and appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry S. Strunk
Frances B. Sherman
Executor seeks discharge in Warren County Orphans Court
Application to the Warren County Orphans Court for discharge of the Executor. Notice states that all interested parties may be heard. Attorneys are Alexander and Clark. Publication from Jan 15 to Jan 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court of
Warren County
Alexander & Clark
Executors seek discharge from Warren County Orphans Court
Miner D. Crary and Laura K. Snyder as executors and Electa Ann Dunham deceased will present a petition to the Warren County Orphans Court for discharge as executors of the estate at a hearing where interested persons may be heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miner D. Crary
Laura K. Snyder
Electa Ann Dunham
Orphans’ Court
Warren County
Alexander & Clark
Letters of Administration for Hannah Ellis Estate Granted
Letters of Administration on the Estate of Hannah Ellis of Eldred Township Warren County Pa deceased granted to Milton J Ellis Administrator. Creditors and others indebted to the estate must pay and those with claims must present them for settlement properly authenticated. January 12 1914. Jan 15 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Ellis
Eldred
Warren County
Milton J. Ellis
Estate of Hannah Ellis private sale for debts
Undersigned administrator applies to the Warren County Orphans Court on February 9 1914 or as soon after to sale real estate in Eldred Township Warren County Pa to pay debts. L C Eddy attorney. January 15 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Ellis
Orphans’ Court
Warren County
Eldred Township
Milton J. Ellis
L. C. Eddy
Discharge hearing for administrator in estate of W L Lopus
Orphans Court of Warren County confirms the account of O H Wilson administrator in the estate of W L Lopus. The discharge petition will be heard on the second Monday of February 1914 at 10 a m. All interested parties may attend and be heard. Signed D A Arird. Jan 22-31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Lopus
O. H. Wilson
Orphans’ Court
Warren County
D. A. Arird
Bankrupt Swanson Faces Discharge Hearing in Pa District Court
Clerk of the Western District of Pennsylvania schedules a March 7 1914 hearing for Carl William Swanson of Warren County seeking a full discharge of debts. Creditors and interested parties must appear in Pittsburg to show cause why the petition should not be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
Pennsylvania
Carl William Swanson
Warren County
William ‘1
Lindsey
Mayor Albee Arrested Over Eight Hour Law Charge
Portland, Ore. January 25. Mayor H. R. Albee was arrested by State Labor Commissioner Hoff on a charge of employing Portland city firemen and policemen for more than eight hours in a single duty. The arrest aims to test in the Supreme Court whether the eight hour law covers firemen and patrolmen.
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Eschweiler
Wisconsin Circuit Court
Milwaukee
State Supreme Court
Federal Court of Appeals
Chicago
Speer
Macon
House Judicial Committee
Emery Speer
Steel Trust
St. Louis
United States Steel Corporation
Portland
Ore
H. R. Albee
Hoff
Supreme Court
Two Year Old Burned To Death In Greenville Fire
A house fire in Greenville Pennsylvania started by an overheated stove destroyed the home of Wesley Fry. A 2 year old boy died from burn injuries while the parents worked at a hotel. A 12 year old sister attempted a rescue but the child could not be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Wesley Fry
Bryan for Frank on Gifts to Poor
Secretary Bryan endorses Miss Olive May Wilsons plan to distribute Christmas gifts to poor children and offers help to push a bill through Congress for free mailing of the presents. Wilson met leaders in Washington including the Vice President and Speaker to gain support. Rep. A Mitchell Palmer will introduce the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Olive May Wilson
Ogontz
Congress
Miss Wilson
Washington
Marshall
Clark
Daniels
Admiral Dewey
A. Mitchell Palmer
Community Clubs Form Statewide Civic Council
Charleroi origin of the Community Club Plan spreads to Pennsylvania with a Pittsburgh meeting set for January 25 to organize a Grand Council. Speakers include Dr J Leonard Levy Erasmus Wilson and John Marron among civic leaders. The plan seeks better citizenship through local clubs and informal discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleons
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Grand Council of Community Clubs
Charleroi
Charles O. Frye
Monongahela
Monessen
South Brownsville
Irwin
Midland
Brockwayville
Brookville
Punxsutawney
Reynoldsville
Community Club Extension Commission
Grand Central Council
Frye
McCreery
Central Council
J. Leonard Levy
Erasmus Wilson
Quiet Observer
Pittsburg Gazette Times
John Marron
Charleroi Club
Hubert W. Wells
Philadelphia
McCormick
University of Pittsburg
Charles McCarthy
Wisconsin
Charleroi Community Club
Pennsylvania Community Club Extension Commission
H. J. Booth
C. C. Wright
E. C. Niver
Frank Bebout
A. R. Day
C. M. Hunter
Monongahela Club
Charleroi Mirror
Beardsley Seeks Bail After Shooting Overseer
Edward Beardsley will seek bail in Jamestown on Thursday through attorney Ray F. Pickard before special county judge Frank S. Wheeler. District Attorney William S. Stearns will oppose. Overseer John G. Putnam, shot near Summerdale, showed fever but improved from 1042-5 to 1013-5 tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Edward Beardsley
John G. Putnam
Mayville
Summerdale
Ray F. Pickard
Frank S. Wheeler
William S. Stearns
Pickard
Putnam
Jones General Hospital
Pious Poodle Perishes at St. Peters Sunday School
In Ashtabula Ohio on January 25 Fido a faithful black poodle owned by Ward Cross aged 12 son of Dr W C Cross was buried in the front lawn flower garden. The pet attended St Peters Episcopal Sunday School for ten years taking a penny each week sat in his usual place and never barked during the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashtabula
Fido
St. Peter’s Episcopal
Ward Cross
W. C. Cross
Armour portrait placed in Illinois Farmers Hall of Fame
In Urbana Illinois on January 28 a portrait of Philip D Armour, son of the Chicago packer and merchant, was formally placed in the Illinois Farmers Hall of Fame amid a program of exercises and remarks by local dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
Ill
Philip D. Armour
Chicago
Illinois Farmers’ Hall of Fame
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Nelson
Pittsfield
Warren Co
Charles Nelson
Adim
Deccasd
Pittsfild
BE. H. Beshlin
Frank
Birmingham
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Beardsley
Hall OF Fame
Nedings
Citizen’s National Bank
H. B. Hyde
Optometris
Warren, PA
A. A. Davis & Co
Quichester
Dilmond
Tor
Asroud Jérand Villa
D. G. Blackman
Justice of the Peace
Second St
Warren, Ps
BELL
Phila. Smelting & Refining Company Kerasus Hep
Chestnut ST
Victor
G. M. Noyes
Victrola Shop
Victor Victrolas
Edison Kinetoscope
C. Frederick
C. F. Bartsch
Penn. Ave
E. Warren, Pa
Water Street
A. W. Eaton
Provident
Life Insurance
Kopf & Henry
Pennsylvania Avenue West
Beth
Baavis
Pennsylvania Avenue
West
General Law
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