07 Apr 1910
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1910
Page
1
Lawrence County day activities marked across county Sunday schools. Programs prepared by state association and local schools include special devotionals and regional work aimed at boosting county outreach.
The Rev Billy Sunday narrowly escaped a fatal electrocution in Danville HL when a electric wire slipped from a bath water, shocking him after he returned from a meeting. He knocked the wire away, breaking the circuit and saving his life.
Ten years ago today April 7 196 something Snakes Wilson a noted criminal was captured after a desperate struggle by Patrolman Horner. Police say a string of robberies had terrorized the city then. He served many years in the Western penitentiary and was released about a year ago. The officers involved remain among the force's most efficient.
A fire broke out this afternoon at Raney Mill in Mahoningtown causing substantial damage. Investigators and local firefighters responded quickly, with the blaze reportedly starting in a machinery area and spreading through parts of the facility. No further details on injuries or exact losses were immediately available.
New York April 7. The Brooklyn Bank of Brooklyn state banking officials in charge of operations on Centon Avenue report the bank is closed today. J. Th. Pattes is reportedly involved in the action as the department supervises the shutdown.
Pittsburgh April 1 detectives pursue a theory that bandits killed manager Samuel Friedwan and cashier Jenata Swartz for a personal grudge rather than robbery. They believe the motive involved a personal feud and that accomplices fled with $100. Investigators seek three men and a skiff used to cross the Ohio River as part of the case.
Rawlins and Houlmmith arrive in New Castle to finalize plans for a high pressure wireless tower linking Pittsburg and Erie. Frederick A. Chi promotes the Collins Wireless Telephone with demonstrations at the Fountain Inn for local investors and officials.
A Pittsburg district attorney inquiry sparks a public mood of suspicion as discussions of a grand jury indictment against Hofestot unfold. Adrian W. Larkin comments that the jury foreman is a county resident and questions about the process remain.
G A R men gather at their hall Sunday evening to attend services in observance of Uncle Sam day. Dr. Thelayt will deliver the sermon, honoring veterans of the war and Sons of Veterans.
Gly Physician R. W. DeCune completed a year as city physician and plans a year end report. He logged over 600 visits, treated city patients at the office, supplied medicines, and answered a wide range of calls from heartache to common ailments. Many families underestimated measles, yet he remained ready for medical needs across the city.
About thirty boys in the YMCA physical instruction class under Mr. Saunders will receive diplomas at a ceremony this evening in the YMCA building. An estimated two to three hundred boys are expected to attend, with diplomas presented by Physical Director Waldorf.
Rev Thomas McKnight of the Allegheny Theological Seminary will fill the pulpit at the Reformed Presbyterian church next Sunday. Mrs George Young of Cleveland is quite ill.
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