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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1908

Page

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Boys Caught With Load of Stolen Goods in South Mill Street Room

Clifford Emery and Frank J Henry were arrested for robbery after police found about $300 in stolen goods under Emerys bed and in the room of his home on South Mill Street. Richard Cook Jr implicated but denies charge. All three held for Alderman Morrison as detectives trace the loot from J J Deans wholesale house on Wednesday night.

Clifford Emery South Mill Street Fred Henry Richard Cook, Jr Frank J. Henry Creighton Logan John Stewart Logan Emery J. J. Dean Alderman Morrison Red Emery Hovsl Mrs. Emery

Old Timers Roll Call Held by Shenango I O O F

Shenango lodge No 195 I O O F will host an old timers roll call at their hall on Neshannock avenue this evening. Members are to answer to their names in person while distant members have letters read. Election returns will be read to the lodge during the session.

Shenango Lodge Neshannock Avenue

Rev Brooks Delivers Local Option Speech in Edenburg

Rev Brooks last night addressed the local option issue at the Methodist Episcopal church in Edenburg. The meeting was conducted under the direction of Edenburg’s W. G. T. U. members.

C. 8. Brooks Methodist Episcopal Church Edenburg

John Vandercook Dies at 36 President of United Press

John Vandercook, president of the United Press association, died at Streeter hospital after two appendectomy operations. Born in Orange New Jersey around 36 years ago and raised in Philadelphia, he rose from Cleveland Press reporter to head of the Scripps McRae service, shaping its concise yet colorful dispatches.

United Press Chicago John Vandercrook United Press Association Streeter Hospital Orange N. J Delphia Cleveland Press Scripps-McRae New York Scripps-McRae News Service Vandercook

Street Car Strike Sparks Citywide Terror in Pensacola

Police guard all actions as rioting street car strikers clash with strike-breakers. A fight injures 15 men before reserves arrive. Governors troops may be called if riots spread. Cars run with protection while obstructions and missiles disrupt service across the city.

United Press Pensacola Fla

Charter Granted for New Castle Mason Club

A charter was filed this morning for the New Castle club formed for social and literary purposes. Directors for the first year include J. R. Kiskadden, John S. Wallace, Francis J. Perry, Herb D. McGoun, James Rice, Smith H. Douds, and Walter S. R. Harlan. The club will be exclusively Masons and will use the Lea home on Mercer Street as quarters.

New Castle J. R. Kiskadden John S. Wallace Francis J. Perry Herb D. McGoun James Rice Smith H. Douds Walter S. R. Harlan Lea Mercer Street

Uniform primaries tested across Pennsylvania today

Pennsylvanians test the uniform primaries this afternoon to elect delegates to national and state conventions and nominate candidates for congress, state senate, assembly, judgeships, and minor offices. The Republican field remains divided over Knox for president, while Democrats debate endorsing Bryan with internal support for an uninstructed delegation. Local option issues are shaping campaigns statewide as organizations remain active.

Ly United Press Philadelphia Pennsylvania Congress Senate Assembly Republican Party United States Knox W. J. Bryan James M. Guffey Pittsburg Bryan

Helie and Anna Sail Away From New York

Under assumed names Mme Anna Gould and Helie De Sagan sailed from New York on separate ships after reportedly being married in Hoboken the night before. De Sagan avoided confirmation while Mme Gould, using the name Mrs Chapman, left with her children and maid aboard the Frederick Der Grosse toward Gibraltar and Naples.

United Press New York Mme Anna Gould Helie de Sagan America Hoboken Prince St. Paul Mme. Gould Frederich der Grosse Mme Gold Mme Gould de Sagan A. D. Hodges Viscount de Barris de Barris Frederick der Grosse Mre. Chapman Frederick

Naval department uses railroad plan to move sailors

The Navy orders 700 enlisted men from New York to Asia via Prairie, Colon, and Panama. Sailors travel by government railroad across the isthmus to Panama City then aboard the Buffalo to San Francisco and Manila, aiming for cost savings after railroads failed to meet prior reduced rates.

United Press Washington Navy Department New York Asiatic Station Cuba Colon Panama Government Panama City Buffalo San Francisco Manila Department

New Trial Sought for Capitol Trimmers Conspiracy Case

In Harrisburg on April 11 attorneys for James H. Shumaker William Snyder and William L Mathues convicted March 13 of conspiracy to defraud the state in Capitol building and furnishing work filed reasons for a new trial. Arguments set for early May before the court.

Harrisburg James H. Shumaker William Snyder William L. Mathues

Reverend Brooks to Speak at Beaver Falls Cornerstone

Rev. C. S. Brooks of First Christian Church New Castle will deliver the principal address Sunday afternoon at Beaver Falls for the cornerstone laying of a new Christian church to be erected this summer. The church is led by Rev. J. W. Darby, known in New Castle for conducting cremation services two years ago in the Central Christian Church.

C. S. Brooks First Christian Church New Castle Beaver Falls New Christian Church J. W. Darby Central Christian Church

Governor Hughes at 46 Celebrates in Buffalo

Governor Hughes turns 46 with a day of events in Buffalo New York Mrs Hughes joins the celebration arriving at the Iroquois hotel committees from local groups greet the governor A 4 to 6 pm fraternity reception at the Iroquois 6 pm Lawyers' club dinner Genesee Hotel 9 pm Seventy fourth regiment review at the armory 11 pm supper at the Iroquois terminal events hosted by Seventy fourth regiment officers

United Press Buffalo N. Y Hughes Albany Iroquois Hotel Seventy-fourth Regiment George C. Fox Genesee Hotel Lawyers’ Club Armory Niagara Street Iroquois

Secret Committee to Secure Facts in School Board Petition

Fred Warnock of the East Side Good Government league appointed a three member secret committee to investigate the school controllers board action. The panel will review why the Johns petition carried 31 names outweighed the Kildop petition with 406 names and seek explanations from the board.

Fred Warnock East Side Good Government League Thomas W. Johns Fourth Ward William Kildop Sharon Johns

Alabama Sunday baseball test case to be argued

Mobile is set for a court challenge over Sunday baseball with Charles B Colson secretary of the Mobile Baseball club arrested on governor issued orders for violating the Sunday law. He will pursue the case to test the legality in court.

United Press Mobile Ala Charles 8. Colson Mobile Baseball Club

Fighting Italians Are Held for Court

Tony Vitale and Francisco Toscano, charged with felonious assault and battery with intent to kill and murder, were held for the June term after hearings before Alderman Green. Vitale posted $500 bail. Toscano remained in jail. Police say the March 30 Division street fight included a shot and a razor drawn in self defense claims.

Tony Vitale Francisco Toscano Green Vitale Toscano Division Street

Associated Banks Report Big Reserves

The weekly statement from Associated Banks shows deposits reserves up 2.58 million on all deposits and 2.593 million on deposits excluding U S. Loans rise 7.033 million and specie up 5.467 million while circulation falls 674 thousand. Total loans stand at 1.1874 billion. Banks hold 43.27 million in excess of requirements, up from 15.85 million and 4.77 million in prior years. The reserve ratio is 28.50 percent, versus 28.384 percent the prior week.

New York U. S

Herman couple reaches peace agreement after assault suit

John and Maria Herman met in Alderman Mayne’s office to settle a pending assault and battery suit. They drew up a binding agreement and signed papers in the alderman’s presence to ensure peaceful cohabitation.

John Maria Herman Mayne Maria

Count Coltellis Suicide While Trying On His Coffin

In Bologna Count Costelli visited an undertaker to try on a coffin and, after assurance it fit, he lay inside and shot himself. The death is linked to a fortune teller’s dire prophecies about his wife’s departure and his own violent end. His wife eloped earlier with a friend, fueling his distress and the fatal decision.

United Press Bologna Count Coltell Coltelli Costelli

Clarkson Guest at the Maloney Home in the Quaker City

Samuel B. Clarkson, London clubman, is a guest at Helen Maloney's Philadelphia home amid rumors her secret marriage to Arthur Osborne may be annulled. Clarkson’s presence signals plans for a possible wedding after annulment. Last night he escorted Maloney to a friend, prompting reporters to reveal his identity.

United Press Philadelphia Samuel B. Clarkson London Helen Maloney Martin Maloney Standard Oil Maloney Miss Maloney Arthur Herbert Osborne New York Clarkson Sammy Clarkson

Possible contest on Bauman will amid murder case

Mrs. Alice Reebel of Edenburg and attorneys worked at the court house on proving the will of the late Ernest Bauman who was murdered last fall. Objections may be filed as the will is not yet admitted to probate and its author must be established. Reebel holds a Pittsburg street deed, making other claimants’ access unlikely.

Alice Reebel Edenburg J. Norman Martin J. V. Cunningham James Norris Court House Ernest Bauman S. L. McCracken

German Warship Bluecher Is Record Breaker Launched

The armored cruiser Bluecher was launched at Kiel today. Displacing 15 000 tons, it costs 7 million dollars and carries 790 officers and men. Top speed is 25 knots with ten 11 inch guns and a battery of three 12 inch quick firers. Countess Bluecher christened the craft.

United Press Kiel Bluecher Countess Bluecher

Harris Couple Leaves for Pittsburg and Donora

Mr and Mrs David G Harris of North Walnut street wed this week and have departed for a trip to Pittsburg and Donora.

David G. Harris North Walnut Street Pittsburg Donora

Eminent Men Gather at White House for Conservation Talk

A conference of governors and leading figures meets at the White House on May 13 to urge national cooperation in conserving natural resources. Notables include James J. Hill, Grover Cleveland, W. J. Bryan, Andrew Carnegie, and Roosevelt, with cabinet members, supreme court justices, and many public figures attending. End goals focus on forests and waterways.

United Press Washington Conference of Governors White House James J. Hill Grover Cleveland W. J. Bryan Johni Mitchell Andrew Carnegie Favorison Bryan Knox la Follette Fairbanks Cannon Hughes Johnson Gray Taft Cortelyou Folk Great Northern Railroad Roosevelt The Supreme Court Inland Waterways Commission

House Opposed Aldrich Bill Delays Financial Legislation

Washington reports indicate a Republican majority opposes the Aldrich financial bill. Senate finance members warn the currency overhaul is too vast for this session and may lead to no general reform, with the emergency plan seen as a makeshift at best.

Washington House of Representatives Congress Senate Committee On Finance Aldrich

Missouri Pacific President Roast Sparks Alumni Dinner Row

Adrian H. Joline of the Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad assailed President Roosevelt at a Princeton alumni dinner. Joline condemned Roosevelt’s policies and state officials while warning of imperialism or socialism. Attorney Isaac H. Lienberger called railroad bosses rogues except Joline, and George S. Johns defended the newspapers Joline attacked.

ST. Louis Adrian H. Joline Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad Company Roosevelt Princeton Joline Isaac H. Lienberger Harriman Gould Vanderbilt George S. Johns

Funeral service for John Pecon observed in West Ellwood Junction

John Pecon died Thursday morning at Shenango Valley hospital. A short service was held at St. Joseph's church at 5 PM, followed by burial in St. Joseph's cemetery. He was born in Germany and resided in West Ellwood Junction.

John Pecon Shenango Valley Hospital St. Joseph's Church St. Joseph's Cemetery West Ellwood Junction

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Logan and Stewart ODD Fellows Rev. Brooks Cleveland Hospital NEW Castle Club Helie Anna France Naval Department C. D. Frey Tom School Board Sallie Ball Rhinelander, Wis South Mercer Street Undertaker Quaker City Bauman HOUSE
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