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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1908

Page

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Roosevelt Pushes Stronger Law Against Anarchist Mail

President Roosevelt urges Congress to widen statutes to curb the distribution of anarchistic and seditious literature by mail. He argues the post office can be used to block materials that advocate murder arson and treason and calls for explicit laws to ban such publications in the United States.

Washington Congress Roosevelt Senate House Department of Justice Theodore Roosevelt Bonaparte la Quéstione Sociale Paterson N. J Postmaster General United States

Poun der of Globe Visits Court House

J A Lininger of Harrisburg state department called on old friends at the courthouse this morning. Former New Wilmington Globe founder now based in Sharon on his way home to vote in Saturday primaries.

J. A. Lininger State Department Harrisburg Court House Mr. Lininger New Wilmington

New Castle Man Robbed of $139

George Reid, a bricklayer of 814 Watson Street, was arrested after detectives traced a stolen $139 from two roommates. The case began when Reid vanished with Enright and Doris’s funds, leaving a hotel business card linking Reid to evidence at the St James Hotel.

George Reid Watson Street Crooks Morgan Pittsburg Enright Doris Dorns Reid Detective Bureau St. James Hotel Smithfield Street First Avenue James H. Miskel Miskel G. B. Boylan

Flag Dedication at English School by Old Soldiers

A U S flag presented to New Castle English school for foreigners is being dedicated this afternoon. The event features Grand Army of the Republic and Sons of Veterans with a parade led by G A R band. Levi M Wise presides, Hon A L Hazen presents the flag, Wade Dougherty responds. Charles H Andrews speaks for Sons of Veterans. Rev. David M Cleland also speaks.

United States New Castle Grand Army of the Republic and Sons of Veterans G. A. R. Band Washington Street Levi M. Wise Butler English School A. L. Hazen Wade Dougherty Charles H. Andrews Sons of Veterans David M. Cleland New Wilmington

Second United Presbyterian church reelects trustees and reports solid finances

The annual congregational meeting was held Wednesday evening. Trustees William Allen and H. L. White were re-elected as terms expired. The treasurer reported all bills paid and a comfortable treasury balance. The church raised the pastor’s salary by 400 and covered a 240 city missionary expense. Dr. W. L. Campbell presided as board president.

Second United Presbyterian Church William Allen H. L. White W. L. Campbell

Funeral for Jay Rush Halyday at South Mill Street home

Friends gathered Wednesday afternoon at the Halyday home on South Mill Street for the funeral of Jay Rush Halyday who died suddenly Saturday morning. Rev. C S Brooks of the First Christian church conducted services. Interment was in Valley View Cemetery.

Halyday South Mill Street Jay Rush Halyday C. S. Brooks First Christian Church Valley View Cemetery

Marriage Licenses Granted in New Castle

Roy W Hazen and Margaret J Henderson of New Castle. David Garfield Harris and Adarene Belle Stritmater of New Castle received marriage licenses in the same period.

Roy W. Hazen New Castle Margaret J. Henderson David Garfield Harris Adarene Belle Stritmater

Campaign of assassination rocks Lisbon city

Rioting has ended in Lisbon but a campaign of assassination follows. Three guardsmen and an officer involved in riot suppression are dead or dying after ambush and stabbing. A high police official was found with a knife in his back and King Manuel and cabinet members face heightened protection as censorship remains tight.

United Press Paris Lisbon Viosly Manuel

Real Issue Calls Careful Choice in State Assembly Race

The News urges New Castle and Lawrence county voters to back state representatives and a state senator pledged to support local option and oppose Boies Penrose. It warns the congressional race distracts from the only path to these aims, emphasizing legislative accountability over federal contests.

New Castle Lawrence County United States Boies Enrose U.S Boies Penrose Senate Penrose Congress Boies Penrose Ee Pennsylvania United States Senate

Plan for wagon milk and meal distribution in city

Committee proposes a trial plan placing unemployed men in charge of a wagon that roams the residence section. A horn will announce the wagon’s approach and residents should give spare provisions to attendants at doorways. Food will be distributed to applicants at 12 South Jefferson Street.

No. 12 South Jefferson Street

Bread Shortage Strains City Charities Seek Aid

Nearly 400 applicants sought food at the Associated Charities office this morning. 240 fed while about 150 were turned away as bread ran out. Bread donations come from local bakers and merchants, with beans and onions to follow and meat promised this week.

Associated Charities Committee Alderman Mayne A. S. Green South Jefferson Street Associated Charities Relief Committee Mahoningtown

Two Newborns Reported in Dewey and Cascade Families

Born to Mr. and Mrs. William E. Trax of Dewey Avenue a son. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mc Cracken of Cascade Street a daughter.

William E. Trax Dewey Avenue Walter McCracken Cascade Street

Death Record William H Stair 57 Pittsburg Pecon 23 Ellwood June On

William H Stair aged 57 died in Pittsburg on June but details are incomplete. Ellwood and Pecon are referenced as associated locations or relatives in fragmented text.

William H. Stair Pittsbure A Pecon Ellwood

Henry Volz resigns as New Castle Y M C A boys director

Henry Volz announces his resignation as the boys department director and educational secretary of the New Castle Y M C A effective May 1 1908. He plans to enter the Chicago Y M C A Training school next October to improve boys work and will lead a purity campaign in Philadelphia during the summer. Volz thanks the association for support and friendships and wishes the work continued growth.

Henry Volz Volz A. D. Mornes Young Men's Christian Association New Castle Young Men’s Christian Association Training School Chicago

Free Lecture at First Baptist Church Tonight

Under the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, Charles T. Newlin will give a free lecture Thursday evening at the First Baptist church. Newlin, of national reputation, speaks on The Unconstitutional ity of Legalizing Wrong. A Hoosier native with Quaker roots, he has long been a public speaker for Christian reform and temperance groups.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Charles T. Newlin First Baptist Church Mr. Newlin Temperance Natural Science

Final bankruptcy accounts filed for Ellwood City and South New Castle

The final account for trustee R C McKinley in the Herman Lewis estate shows $651.21 collected with $98.01 expenses and $557.20 for creditors from $2,800 in claims. Wylie McCaslin filed a partial account in Henry J Thomas case with $461.87 collected, $66 expenses, and $395.04 balance for distribution. liabilities total $1,600.

R. C. McKinley Herman Lewis Ellwood City BE. M. Underwood Wylie McCaslin Henry J. Thomas South New Castle

Death of John Pecon at 23 in Shenango Valley Hospital

John Pecon of West Ellwood Junction died Thursday morning at Shenango Valley Hospital from typhoid fever. He was brought in only three or four days earlier with a serious condition. He was 23 years old. Family members have been notified and are expected in the city during the day.

John Pecon West Ellwood Junction Shenango Valley Hospital

Favors Phillips for National Convention Delegate

The Washington Observer argues against party voting in selecting delegates from the district. It endorses Thomas W. Phillips of New Castle as a worthy choice reflecting his high standing and service. Phillips would command respect and reflect credit on the district at the national convention.

Washington Observer Thomas W. Phillips New Castle Toe Congress Lawrence County Phillips

Fostani Wounded in Drunken Brawl to County Jail

Frank Fostani, wounded a week ago Monday by Anton io Vilate in a Fifth ward drunken brawl, is nearly recovered. He was moved from the hospital Thursday to the county jail and declared he is ready to go to jail.

Frank Fostani Antonio Vilate Fostani

Indignation in Fourth Ward Over Board Appointment

Citizens rally at the Third United Presbyterian church to condemn the school board for filling a vacancy with W J Kildop, despite a 406-name petition and majority wishes. The Good Government League plans strong resolutions censuring the board and protests may seek legal remedies, noting the vacancy was decided by secret ballot rather than roll call.

Fourth Ward J. D. Clark Good Government League Third United Presbyterian Church W. J. Kildop Thomas W. Johns Boards of Education Board of Education Clarke

Charter Granted for Ellwood City Mutual Benefit Society

A charter for the Mutual Benefit association of the Shelby Tube company of Ellwood City was recorded. Directors named for the first year include William Myers George Nicklin Steve Wiltrout Ira Gillespie George C Young James M Barton James Morgan John Lindstorm J Frank Main Thomas Mc Laughlin M W Rowlands and William Gribben. The group aims to build a fund for members during illness and to provide a small death benefit.

Mutual Benefit Association Shelby Tube Company Ellwood City Court House William Myers George Nicklin Steve Wiltrout Ira Gillespie George C. Young James M. Barton James Morgan John Lindstorm J. Frank Main Thomas McLaughlin M. W. Rowlands William Gribben

Miss Jennie Drake Weds Floyd Moore in Slippery Rock

Miss Jennie Drake and Floyd Moore of Slippery Rock township united in marriage at the home of Rev. McClister. The couple will be honored Thursday at a reception by the groom’s parents Mr and Mrs Jefferson Moore. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Martha Drake.

Jennie Drake Floyd Moore Slippery Rock Township McClister Slippery Rock Jefferson Moore Martha Drake

Beaver County Awakening to Local Option Flap in Beaver Valley

A Beaver County letter from a United Presbyterian minister urges voters to back a strong local option law and oppose Mr. Penrose and his organization. It argues the next legislature must not be controlled by those who thwarted previous local option efforts and questions George T. Weingartner's senate candidacy.

United Presbyterian Beaver Valley Beaver County Beaver Penrose Local Option Association Local Option George T. Weingartner State Senate

Governor Hughes faces Senate over anti-race track bills

Albany dispatch notes Governor Hughes pushes anti-race track gambling measures while senators Grady McCarren and Raines clash over the message. A 25 to 25 Senate vote stalled lawmakers and hints at a special session as Chanler and Hughes weigh next moves.

United Press Albany N. Y Hughes M Oday Wall Street Raines Senate McCarren State Senate Charles E. Hughes Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler Hughes Niagara Orleans Franchot Agnew Grattan William Barnes, Jr Knapp Clinton County Cassidy Friends Wilcox

Local option club formed after forest meeting at Book's Woods

Attorneys and local leaders formed a local option club at Book's Woods School House in Mahoning Township after an address by Walter S. Reynolds. Rev Patterson presided. the meeting was largely attended and the group intends to push the issue vigorously until after the fall election.

Walter S. Reynolds Book’s Woods Mahoning Township Patterson

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