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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1908

Page

5

Kildoo Favored in Ward Board of Education Choice

W J Kildoo received the most votes among candidates for the ward boards choice amid a controversy over petitions and secrecy. John Johns secured the other seat after a silent, strictly secret ballot with 11 members present.

Kildoo Johns Joseph D. Clarke Board of Education Raare Kilam Kildeo 406 Votora Wrgal Thomas W. Johns Mr. Johns Momber Clarke W. G. Carson Wik Truth Mr. Carson Edwards Firthland Carson Charles G. Martin Third Ward Hamilton Dngma

Strenuous Campaign Effort Looms Over Lawrence County Primaries

The article surveys a fierce campaign across Lawrence County four days before primaries. Candidates flood voters with ads and posters, with incidents like a church litter-distribution scandal highlighting the heavy advertising effort. It notes uncertainty who leads, due to many candidates and changing voter sentiment, while stressing personal contact and earned support as decisive.

Washington County Pigeon Creek Hlow Avery Carda Poli Uon

School Board Treats Duff Generously At Meeting

The Board of School Controllers discussed the remuneration of the city treasurer Duff and considered keeping or reducing the salary and commission. A motion to fix Duff’s pay at last year’s level faced confusion and debate, with members citing previous council actions and a new act guiding salary setting. The discussion ended with a delay and continued reference to further pages.

Simi A Ulle Charles C. Duff Board of Education Board of Duration McCantlas Councils Marlin Duff Sadler Martin Lily Mario Archie Gorvin White Hig Linff Kehed Klett

Aged Mrs Mulcahy Dies of Grief in Pennsylvania

Mrs Mary Slater age 81 mourns death of her husband James Mulcahy a week earlier in Ellwood city. Mrs Margaret Mulcahy 77 of Einpochim Pa dies after husband death. Funeral held at home with friends sharing a meal after services. Slater formerly of Washington township noted in family obituary and birthday observance.

Janes Mulcahy Margaret Mulcahy Einpochim Ellwood Ismiporium Mary Slater Washington Township

Divorces Spark Amid Larceny Charge Confusion at Court

In a chaotic hearing at Youngstown, Mrs. Balding sought a divorce minutes after a larceny charge failed to be proven. The couple, married briefly, faced accusations over stolen deeds and a store burglary affecting Mrs. Hennett’s widow’s estate. Officials referenced local residents and merchant losses as the case unfolded.

Andrew Balding Sarah Clark Houe Dewinnie RW. Long Fimmalgo Bailey Ayeamers Mok” Wabkis Koon Weilding Dlypree A. Bennett South Sharon Batdinn Sharpeville Haldine Jenndins Hennett Cone Uibichard Q. Dorated South Mill Aheat Mahoning Avenue Jared

Welsh Postmaster Visits New Castle in U S Tour

Postmaster Rt J Powell of Abercy non Wales visits New Castle with Mr and Mrs Henry WA Mame at 540 South Mercer Street. Powell promotes the T Glyndwr Richards Mi noleo party touring the county this fall. He has engagements for a western trip in November and will sing for Provident Roosevelt and cabinet at the White House October 1. Powell is related to local figures and recently spent three weeks in the Eastern states.

J. Powell Abercynon Wales Abeety Henry WA Mame South Mercer Street Powell Qatiada T. Glyndwr Richards Mountain Ash Ita Poe Provident Roosevelt Whie House H. J. Powell Henry Williams Inter T. P. Williams

Suit filed over $1090 life policy for Elver Sankey

Ella J. Sankey sues Protected Home Circle to recover the policy on Elver Sanky who joined in 1892 and died December 4 1997. The insurer delays citing a clause excluding death by own act though physicians may dispute the cause. Anxious to pay if legally required the company says funds are ready but a court ruling is needed.

Qlver Sankey Ella J. Sankey Howe Gircle Charies MH. Young Sankey Poli Muu

Checking System Stands Law Test Checks Liquor Case

Mike Prodeer was discharged at a hearing before Alderman Green after arrest for selling liquor without a license and selling to a minor. The case cited a boarding house check system that allegedly distributed beer via 16 checks for $1 by boarders, with Louie and Mike Hartman challenging the system's validity.

Mike Prodeer Alderman Green Mike Morayla Street Louie Mike Hartman

Billiard Ball Incident Attracts Medical Aid

A well known farmer from southern Mahoning county Yowled in Youngstown pool rooms for hours after placing a billiard ball in his mouth to win a dollar. A physician was summoned to remove the ball causing facial muscle strain and damaged teeth. The man could not remove it himself and suffered during the extraction.

Mahoning County Youngstown

Lion Heart d abruzzi carries day at king's conference

Rome April 7. The royal conference on the engagement of Duke Abruzzi to Miss Katherine Elkins ends without a firm decision. Rumors say the duke will wed and return to America, raising Elkins to duchess if she accepts. King Victor and relatives weigh impact on royal succession.

Lnited Press Rome Allan Yoral Abruzal Katherine Elkins Uy Decison Elkins America King Vietor Aosta Vietor Miss Elkins Italy Abruzzi Miss Elixius Victor Margherita Abrugal Tengt Misa Elkins Hig

Ice price rise eyed by New Castle dealers

New Castle ice dealers plan a summer price increase amid talk of curb market suppression. Local dealers expect higher profits as residents face two day ahead shortages. Police guard council meetings as authorities anticipate clashes over ice supply and proposed contracts with the Consolidated company.

New Castle Youngstown Pealers Connell Tan Lee Justi Deniece Stree Ughttaglare Combine Mghling Ordinanes Consolidated Company

Anarchist Shot Colorado Detective in April

Readable fragments report a detective shot and killed near Youngstown in early April by an anarchist suspect while attempting to arrest him. The piece mentions a new pleasure park planned by a Youngstown company at the mouth of a creek and various local developments, with sparse details and broken text throughout.

Arlilas Tony Shells Sherly Cartanas Carrie DML Wew Castle Youngslawn Company Ald Struthers St. Luke's Church Bidny Toy Smith

Methodists in New York Debate Dances and Card Playing

New York April 7 The Methodist Episcopal conferences consider proposed regulation against dancing card playing and other pleasures. The resolution aims to restore time limits on pastorates and favors Negro bishops elections. Washington reports a heated tone as lawmakers discuss prohibition and church governance.

Ory Univer Press New York Il York Methodist Episcopal Church Sure Prise General Conference Washington Vonmiter Cohnbys Canton T. W. Sims Tenessee Motte Akt Nonferene Bima Sel Ib Pune Villas Ice

Application Made for New Trial in Wallace Case

A motion for a new trial was filed in the case of John H. Preston trustee in bankruptcy in the estate of David O. Wallace against David C Wille and Samuel W. Dana trustees. The suit concerns property transfers before bankruptcy and a verdict for the Pew Wife awarded Monday.

Confi Ibis John H. Preston Dayid O. Wallace David C. Wille Samuel W. Dana Robert J. Wallace Phili David G. Wallace Cayenne Willace Ovid Wallace Preston Cortie Evedigars

Reverend Cleland in Beaver Valley

Reverend Cleland of Washingtons in Beaver Falls Mig and School for foreigners has organized a unity effort. He has been riveting interest and morale with every indication that a big effort will be crowned with success.

DM. Clatnnd Rhingtons Beaver Falls Mig & School For

Two Murderers Pay Penalties on Scaffold

In Philadelphia on April 7 a mob gathered outside the jail as Joseph Talrico and Mats Sofer were executed at Moyamensing prison. Talrico, who killed his sweetheart Anna Marsala, cried out and struggled as the trap dropped, while Sofer met death more quietly. Spectators described the scene as one of the era’s most horrible executions, with police forcing back foreign onlookers and bodies removed under escort to the Jewish cemetery.

Philadelmiua Myese Puisom Joseph Talrico Mayamensing Mats Sofer Talvico Talivo Thrive bin Soler Talrieo Omaiehe Palive Tarvieo Luter Wae Tarvie Anna Marsala

Prohibs Win in Nine of Michigan Counties

Detroit April 7 The Prohibitions won nine of Michigan counties where the Agnor question was submitted. A big victory for the Prohibitions comes as results show in mayoralty contests Republicans elected over Democrats by a large margin. Governor Warner’s victory in the primary reform drive marks a key political shift, with Theron We Atwood a former boss of Michigan identified in the reform effort.

Detroit Mich Ines Jayura Warner Theron We Atwood Michigan Atwood Awe County

Oldest Missionary Dies in Egypt Amid Injunction Case

Rev. De Samel Currie aged 77, claimed as the world’s oldest missionary, dies in Cairo Egypt as injunction proceedings involving Willian Robingen against Westabster College are carried forward in a notably public court scene. The case, tied to religious leadership and doctoral divinity disputes, draws wide attention in the city with testimony and early morning proceedings.

Samel Currie Caira Ewing Whited Presbyterian Church Willian Robingen Etry Westabster College New Challe Aft Divinity

Appendicitis Recovery Mentioned at City Hall Meeting

A report notes Charles O'Brien, formerly connected to the Pennsylvania Railroad, underwent appendicitis surgery but has recovered. A city hall gathering announced his improved condition and a forthcoming meeting at the hall. The text mentions changes to bylaws and that O'Brien was discharged to his home from the hospital.

Charles O'Frien Pennadvania Railroad Ehnibear Comp Goon le O'Brien Init Ashiabila Jin Neen Ma Crom Bya

Also Mentioned on This Page

School Board Fourth Ward W. J. Kildoo Legion Joseph Clarke Lawrence Co Mis Fruin Tor Mary Slater Hare Willams Duke W. Va Colorado New Pleasure Park Methodists D. C. Wallace Cleland Beaver Valley Talbco Egypt
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