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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1908

Page

3

Important Court Cases Set for Next Term In April

The April term of the common pleas court will hear many long-pending cases. Foremost is Good Roads Machinery company vs Union township and supervisors over an unpaid stone eruvh ar sold in 1904. Other matters include trespass and assumpsit suits involving Western Allegheny Railroad, Pennsylvania Engineering Works, and City of New Castle, with several parties named.

Common Pleas Good Roads Machinery Company Egainet Union Townskin Wiliam Botham Tra Obeon Hack Union Township Scotland School Kansa Good Roads Machinery Comepany 4 Corporation Yuion William Hotham Ra Gitson Assumpstt Michel Hartzell Western Alregheny Railroad Company Trespasy Pennsylvania Engineering Works Corporation William Hratz Assurpstt Edward B. Alleman John Foster Assumpsit Fla Hover M. Blanche Hover Bio Pennsylvania Company Sanuel P. Cosgrove Perry W. Chatley Tressess Emma 5 Devo Willian Sheibul Devin Carl Devlin City of City of New Castle. Trespass. J. L. Alexandér Ve. Harry G. Kiser Jennie A. Kiser Serra Facins Sur Mechantes Liea Aguestiia T'Onall Guiseppe D'Onall Guiseppe Tone Joseph Fisher Trespasa Frank McConnell Elieabeth McConnell Vis Consulus W. Ranney Assirmpalt Roresier & Hse Lacher Comiat Company G. L. Patterson, Aspatazelt

Sunday Paper Ban Sparks Blue Laws Rally in Wilwood

Wilwood City moves to enforce blue laws prohibiting Sunday sales of goods including newspapers. Council, urged by William Dobson and supported by Rev. A Lentz and Rev A W Renton, plans enforcement with police presence. profanity and public disorder cited as concerns.

New Castle Wilkinsburg Wilwood William Dobson Council Poflen Burgesa

Prominent Citizen Samuel Perry Dies at 72 in New Castle

Samuel Perry, a respected local figure and former grocery businessman, died at his 536 South Mill Street home after a period of illness. Born in Ireland, he moved to Fitzuhure at 19 and later to New Castle, where he served in the Fourth U.S. Cavalry during the Civil War. He was a trustee of the First Covenant Church and survived by his wife Mrs. Marinda J. Perry, six children, a sister, and other relatives.

Samuel Perry New Castle Perry Ireland Fitzuhure Fourth United States Cavalry Marinda J. Perry Dann Aine

Burglar Scare After Midnight Break-In Near Gearheart Home

In Polk County Pennsylvania a burglar alarmed the Gearheart family when a man fled a window around midnight. Neighbors were alerted as searches began, but no trace was found. Earl Wilson has accepted a new position.

Polk Rhoda Clark Joseph Evang Toomas Craig Gearheart Mr. Gearheart

Thirty three lives lost in collision during naval maneuvers

Plymouth April 3 An official report confirms the torpedo destroyer Tiger sank after a collision with the cruiser Berwick during night maneuvers off the Isle of Wight. Thirty three crew were drowned with four rescued. one later died. The Tiger, launched in 1910, was 210 feet long with a 21 foot beam and 30 knots speed. A board of inquiry will investigate the accident.

United Prees Plymouth Eng Dogtrayer Tiger Herwick Isle of Wight Berwick Mfav Tiger Gladiator Aldo Acrona Thoss

Grove City Man Amputated Leg After Wreck Rescue by Pocket Knife

In a collision north of St. Louis three injured seriously as a Burlington Line passenger train rear ended a freighter. A. J. McKittrick and R. L. Ledford suffered severe leg injuries and internal damage. Rescue used a pocket knife to sever tendons and save McKittrick’s leg as scalding steam poured from the engine. Mrs. Genner and Rev. Mr. Allen aided, with McKittrick later taken to a St. Louis hospital.

St, Louis Klirick Spanish Lake Brookfield R. L. Ledford Stockman Hannibal McKittrick Charles Mackesson Possen Mr. Allen Mr. McKittrick Dall BicKittrick Ute Ray R. CG. Allen Grove City Jens St. Louis Alea Staunton Staunton, D Wnree Emma Renner Cincinnati Gincinnati State of Washington

Massachusetts Sees Taft Delegation To Lead Chicago Ballot

Roosevelt and Taft supporters react to Massachusetts primaries with Gardner reporting 128 delegates backing Taft. Gloucester Haverhill Salem Deverty cities voted Taft and Crane likely to join Taft on the Chicago delegation. Crane favors Taft early. Taft majority expected in state convention.

Washington Roosevelt Taft Mamensley Massachusetts White House Crane Secretary Tate Chicago Ravnevelt Gardner Imamueh Massachusets Mr. Gardner Gloucester Haverhill Deverty Salem Tafto Grane Mie Tayt

New 36 Story Skyscraper Planned for Battery Place NYC

New York April 3 Plans call for a massive 36 story skyscraper to rise near Battery Place. The Century Investing Company and Battery Place Realty will finance and oversee the project. The structure will reach about 449 feet with wings of 10 and 31 stories, designed to harmonize with adjacent buildings and alter the city skyline.

New York Century Investing Company Battery Place Realty Company

What Would You Do If Doctors Say Hopeless Case

A patient reflects on advice for those with a hopeless prognosis after three physicians declare they have six weeks to live. If recovery comes using only $12 worth of Dr Miles Heart Cure and Keroine, what should a friend in similar trouble do. The piece mentions a hospital stay and a claim of cure with Miles Heart Cure.

Miles

Fire Damages Ellwood City Grocery Stock and Fixtures

An early morning blaze at 6 39 damaged more than 5000 worth of stock and fixtures at Martin Reiner and Son on 421 Lawrence Avenue in Ellwood City. Volunteers fought flames through the storefront and flooded the interior, potentially sparing the block from total loss. Inventory will determine exact damage. building and stock are insured.

Martin Reiner Humes T21 Lawrence Avenue Polster Mauranua

Head Crushed as Cars Jumped Track in Ohio Incident

Freight derailment near Lowellville involving Limestone Company track. Fred Taylor, a Minestone Company brakeman, was crushed between two cars when one jumped the track during a yard shift. He suffered severe head and shoulder injuries and was taken home amid fears for his life.

Mahoning ‘Limestone Company Lowellville Fred Taylor Minestone Company Taylor Moe Bfu

Coal Shutdown Thwarts Rail Coal Movement Across Lines

Coal traffic on multiple New Castle railroads faces a setback from a national coal mine shutdown. Predictions say coal movements will cease within the next days, with scarce coal affecting train crews and leading to anticipated unemployment. Roads report large coal stores in reserve. Mille In and the Mahoning and Shebango Valleys remain well supplied for now.

Jorge Mahoning Shebango

Labor leaders pledge support for prolabor presidential candidate

United Press dispatch from Washington reports organized labor will back the presidential candidate who favors pro labor measures, with statements from John Mitchell former United Mine Workers president now to meet the president today. Mitchell says AFL instructions will guide labor’s role in the congressional campaign and a probe of labor conditions linked to a canal project is planned.

United Presa Washington Ashlia John Michell United Mine Worker of America Eity Mitchell Aitenell Willolay Camentsston Indianapoliss

Edenburg Couple Welcome Daughter and Local Community Notes

Mr and Mrs J A Rane announce the arrival of a young daughter. Cameron will move to the Cameron homestead. Charles Nendler rents his house to Mr Palmer of New Castle, superintendent at the powder works. Ed McClelland arrived from Texas, his wife accompanying him as she stays with a sister for health. M E Sunday school held its annual officers election led by Superintendent Thayer Cover and Secretary Belle Lockley, with organist Magee Simon and members Sara Park and William Beight.

J. A. Rane Cameron Cameron Homestead Sona Carl Rougers Averytan William Takin Register and Recorder Cnacle Charles Nendler Palmer New Castle Will Ed McClelland Texas Mn Sijoirn Celland Hig M. E Thayer Cover Mia R. W. Skinner Soretary Belle Lockley B. W. Cover Magee Simon Sara Park William Beight

Lowellville Bank Increases Capital Stock

The Lowellville Savings and Banking Company votes to raise capital from 34100 to 60000. All new stock subscribed by local men, with Cashier John Taylor no longer connected to the institution.

Lowellville Savings and Banking Company Lowellville John Taylor J. & Taylor Éaftact New Unstis Savige

Good Birds and Bad as They Have Been Found By State Department

State Department report surveys birds and crops, noting some species help pests and others harm yields. It argues granite evidence shows crows and blackbirds may aid control of worms and mice, sparrows consume weed seeds, and hawks and owls destroy rodents, outweighing AV depredations. It urges protection of birds as essential to agriculture and condemns unnecessary bird killing.

State Department Department of Agriculture Ceeds Sparrow Bey Uhat United States Pot

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