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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1908

Page

5

Improvements for Present City Building and Croton Site Plan

A city committee reports no new city hall for ten years with minor remodeling of the present 68 by 180 foot building at a cost of 3000 to 5000 dollars. It calls for better council chamber location, vault improvements, new book racks, and improved maps storage. The Croton site is deemed unsuitable, as separating police and fire departments would be required. the panel recommends painting and cleaning the existing structure within the budget.

Croton Citiiens City Forkup Beslth Bocielles George B. Yahuber Onca Select Council Emn Penntt Fire Department

Unclear Names List From City Committee Post

Fragmentary OCR shows a citizens committee with ward by ward members including J. H. Ekinney, Maroua Pouclwanger, George Bs. Zahniser, George W. Hartman, John H. Preston, George McFarland, and others across wards. Multiple garbled surnames and initials appear with no clear dates or location.

J. H. eKinney Maroua Pouclwanger George Bs. Zahniser George W. Hartman John H. Preston George McFarland David Pyle Joseph BD Clarke Pilus Ward Jas Albert E Yoho Alarguls DB. G

Fortune Fledgling Youths Elude Police Sergeant Chase

Sergeant Pattie Farrell of the local police force pursued two young mill workers who fled along Mill and Washington streets after abandoning a car shop prank. The chase crossed Sycamore and Apple alley as wagons crowded the lanes, with Farrell maneuvering through traffic to close the distance.

Pattie Farrell Mill Washington Streets Pat Bob Allen Besllett Sycamore Street Apple Alley Syermore Street Farrell

New Wilmington Man Drugged Then Robbed

Qremnville March 31 John Dowlar a stockman of New Wilmington Pa was assaulted and robbed of money and his gold watch and chain early Sunday morning The assailant left him unconscious in an alley where police found him Dowler had arrived from the west with a large sum of money part left at his hotel He claims he was drugged with whisky by strangers.

Qremnville John Dowlar New Wilmington Sue Tater Dowler Nerson

Knee Cap Broken By Kick Of Horse

Daoto Floyd a 401 Pollock Avenue meat dealer was kicked by a horse while removing a blanket from the stable. He suffered a broken knee cap on the right knee and was taken to hospital after Dunn & Rico's doctors were summoned.

Daoto Floyd Iby Pollock Avenue Dunn & Rico

Fisher v. Pennsylvania Company Delayed Goods Suit

The case of Alexander Fisher versus a Pennsylvania company spans many years with Fisher claiming goods worth about 3200 were shipped from Pittsburgh but not received. The defendant seeks to avoid settlement while the committee notes city's lack of new sewage plant and recent infrastructure work suggesting outlays beyond 5000 on the property are inadvisable.

Alexander Pisher Va Pennsylvania Ma Court Plaluife Pittsburg Fisher

Drunken brawl leaves Italian shot in Fifth Ward

A drunken melee among foreigners in the Fifth Ward ends with Frank Fosani wounded and Antonio Vilate, the alleged shooter, missing. Police, led by Lt. Deskin, recover a dropped colored cap at Vilate’s home and search the household for the fugitive as Fosani’s condition is reported serious at a hospital.

Convay Frank Fosani Vision Street Antonio Vilate South Mareer Auill Mberty Fostano Vilate Paglia Olalella John ‘Phillipa Pelendsnip Street Deskin Victins Toa Fosta Ack Fostano Rother Frank Fostano Fle Mark Nick Andy Wachsong West Long Avenue Pallee Nick Fostano Wilste A. Pagil Division South Jefferson Streats Destinmme Tie Noyd, McConahy Augustine South Mercer Street

Country Home Fire Destroys Huffman Residence Near Shepherds Corners

Fire Saturday afternoon destroyed O G C Huffman s country home near Shepherds Corners after a defective flue sparked flames. A large farmer crowd formed a smoker brigade but could not save the house or much of the second story belongings. The loss is covered by insurance.

O. GC. Huffman Shepherds Corners Huffman

Much Abused Wife Granted a Divorce From Gabert

Mrs. Hida Gabert sought and received a divorce from John Gabert in Portersport as master judge Hoo Yuen presided. She testified of five years of abuse including threats to kill and a beating on August 9, 1907. She and Gabert had married in 1897 and have five children.

Hida Gabert Grintal Atvarda John Gabeert Portér Hoo Yuen Acuaznes Dames Callahad Dushad Boland Angus Bryte McCleary Gabert Charles Anderson Emma Swanson

Slark Now Burgess of New Wilmington

Monday after court confirmation William A. Slark was appointed burgess of New Wilmington to fill the vacancy created by resignations. The process involved Rev Shary and Jerry B. Anderson before Dr W A Clark Jr was named to fill the final vacancy as the expired term nears its end.

Coun Porter William A. Slark New Wilmington Hirst Burgess Tey J. A Sharp J. J. Anderson Rev. Shary Corneil Jerry B. Anderson Anderand Lowees Anderson Cnynes W. A. Clark, Jr

Pocketbook Find Sparks Town Hearing

The August discovery of a sparketbook leads to a neighborhood gossip session with Mrs. Mary Seiter of Jessemer before Alderman Mayne. John Stouncie charged her with stealing a December envelope containing $47.86. witnesses claimed various leads. The alderman found Mary had found a woman's pocketbook in August and John had lost his money in December. Mary was discharged.

Mary Seiter Jessemer Alderman Mayne Jar ‘Cany John Stuoncie Mary John Abe

Agents of Ohio Firm Face Fate Next Week

City case against Lloyd Jatlson and Joan Kellison agents for Citizens Whole Sale Supply of Golacibus C regarding selling goods in violation of a city ordinance will be decided by Alderman Green next Tuesday. Attorneys closed arguments today and the record will be completed with a decision announced soon.

Lloyd Jatlson Joan Kellison Citizens Wholesale Supply Company Golacibus Alderman Green

Ellwood Girl Robbed of Package and College Strike at Geneva

Mirve Geneva College students were suspended after a disturbance at a Grove City basketball game prompting a strike by some students. The faculty adopted a resolution punishing absences and noting the robbery of a package containing wearing apparel at Tinton depot. Police are investigating.

Theaver Falls Mirve Geneva College Grove City Namilan Elwood City Rom Cluseak Tinton Depot

Break in the Gould Family Sparks Media Attention

New York report notes Madame Gould plans to move from Fifth Avenue with her three sons after the Goulds refuse to host Prince Helle de Sagan. Worries over inheritance and trusteeship surface as Mme Gould threatens legal action if funds are blocked, amid courtship rumors and health concerns.

United Press New York Annis Gould Fifth Avouse Helen Gould George Bofifres Jay St. Registatel Goulds Prince Helle DeSagan Helle Gould Pringo Mme. Gould St. Regis Mme Prince Thor Bont da Castelane Boul Georgs J J. Gould Boni Jay Gould Mune Abel Moin Gould America iMorees

Convention to be greatest ever

Indications are that the amalgamated association of Tram, Steel and Tin workers convention to be held in Youngetown in May will be one of the most important in the history of the organization. The convention may mark the start of a new upturn in the association. The organization may shift from iron to steel proposition. For some time it has attempted to regulate wages of iron and steel workers regardless of condition.

Association of Tron, Steel and Tin Workers Youngee

Ringling Brothers Circus to Show Here

An advance agent for Ringling Brothers Circus met with Mayor Hnath er to discuss a house and plan for the circus appearance in town this spring. The exact show date in the city had not been set.

Ringling Brothers Circus Sting- Ying Brothers Ciicus Tov Hnather

Jury Favors Defendants in Robingson Case Ruling

In a Monday verdict the jury returned for the defendants in the Robingson matter involving Margiver Henry valdwin S Cooper and Della Cooper. Court actions followed as Mike ruirlun faced charges of torsie stealing and was held for court by Alder­man Ranney amid testimony from Prod Gl pire and Mune O'Brien.

Ravent F. Robingson Henry Valdwin S. Cooper Della Cooper Enurl Mike Ruirlun Torsie Stealig Alederman Ranney

Patirg Agric Fath­er of Andnur Chesley Identified in City

The father of Andnur Chesley of Shrawd arrived last week to take charge after the body was found. A revaluer loan is mentioned and confusion surrounds the circumstances. The event occurred amid a stormy period as residents await clarity.

Patirg Agric Andnur Chesley Shrard Theva Yrsteriday Strom Degrheld

Trustee 18 Sustained On Week Notes

In the bankruptcy ruling trustee notes two debts held by McKee and McCoy as individual debts, not firm obligations. It states George Mitchell and A. Mitchell owed notes totaling 5 000 and 5 000 to McKee and McCoy, connected to the Knox block on North Mill Street.

M. Tinderwood Aghols George Mitehel Toha M. McKee EL McCoy McKey and Mitchell Knox, Hong Ind North Mill Steer Bankrogtcy Jono M. MeKee HM. McGoy McKee McCoy Nora Mitchell King and Sands Stormer MicKell McKee and Mitchell Trusteg Flee Hhenoes Webra Tri

Probable murder at Slippery Rock reported after mine party

Slippery Rock March 20 A drunken dispute at a coal mine workers home ended in a shooting. John Pedro was fatally wounded and another man was badly injured as two Italians identified as Nick and another fled. Pedro is at Mercer hospital. The fight started over beers and a knife was drawn leading to multiple gunshots.

Slippery Rock Here John Pedro Mercer Hospital Hingest Wilair Jun Pearo Stonery Rock Nick Pedro Fone

Court opinions handed down by Judge Porter

Judge Porter issued rulings Monday afternoon. In Toledo Computing Co. v McIntosh Shippar et al the case was dismissed for want of a sufficient defense. defendants were granted 20 days to file a defense. In Philadelphia Typewriter Co. v Smith Mutton and Kirk Co. the defense won and the case was discharged. In the bankruptcy matter of Troyal Chestale Candy Co. v Gus D Manos the filing to open judgment was refused and the petitioners’ request to set aside was denied.

Porter Toledo Computing Senles Co Mclntosh Shippard Motready Philadelphia Typewriter Co Smith, Mutton and Kirk Company Ia M. Goldsmith Banruptcy Troyal Chaselale Ageindtr Gus D

Unhappy wives seek court relief in divorce cases

Mary A Welch seeks divorce from James Welch after a marriage in 1899 and separation in 1910. Attorney Edward Fosson prepared the papers. Subpoenas were awarded in multiple Albany cases as court activity continued Monday afternoon.

Mary A. Welch James Welch Edward Fosson Mearriage Lids Yorces Mary Jane Loftus John Loftus Warla Tetonvere Antonio Defonne Sart Moliatt Agalnet Jie Hote

Roundtable Here April 7 and 18

A postponed meeting schedule is announced for the Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio school districts with three sessions. The event opens Saturday April 15 at 2 40 pm, continues Friday evening, and returns Sunday with a morning start to discuss topics and present proposals. A public gathering at a local park was noted with community interest.

Western Donnsylvania Begin Ag

Charles Greer Leaves Am Tin Plate Co after long service

Charles Greer retires from the American Tin Plate Company after years as assistant district manager for the New Castle and Sharon plants. His brother will focus on personal interests while out of town replacements take his local clerical head role. The Greer family long led tin making in western Pennsylvania and are connected to the La Belle Steel firm in Steubenville. The retirement takes effect Monday.

Anatles Greer Bes American Tin Plate Company New Castle Sharon Monster Cement Cascade Agena la~ Helle Steel Company Steubenville Charles Greer Ofien

Court grants real estate orders and guardianship payments

Court heard multiple motions including orders for partial real estate conveyance valued at 34800 to a plaintiff. Andrew J Clark and Florence M Connery granted licenses, Connery to receive 256 under guardianship. A minor’s funds 1122.62 managed. 150 allocated for housekeeping. Wille to oversee estate sale of James S White. Crescene Lumbers sale approved.

A. Webb Aargaret Weick Connery James S. White Vickery Township Wes Thomas Filtner Red Colver Crescene Lumbers and Construction Company Af Elhwood Jtr Riweody

Battle over Cooper lease case at Fram court

At Fram court Monday the civil case involving Dr. Cooper and his wife Della A Cooper drew attention. Plaintiff Gr. Mebingson for use of Margaret Menry alleged a lease dispute on North MU street with a Henry property sequence and rent claims totaling 500 dollars for nine months.

Cooper Della A. Cooper Gr. Mebingson Margaret Menry North MU Street Dr Cooper Rosse Henry Sears Tt li

Dave Elliott Holds His Own After Attack

The article reports on Dave Elliott's condition following injuries sustained earlier in the day. It mentions several named individuals including Drvit Bliiott, Kor Hituie, John Wows, and Mike Warge of Youngstown, with a note about a friend and an associated event.

Drvit Bliiott Chong Tricia John Wows Mike Warge Youngstown Iim

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Eee Pat Farrell Hig Advn Hunuck Slark Ohio Ellwood Geneva College John Kale Smitisteather Meat Ot Yeans Henry Sraith Amerian “Morrison Smith Arielher Anna DeSagan Madame Regis Roundtable AM. Tin P. CO Will Monster Cement Company Brother DR. Cooper Dave Elliott
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