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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1909

Page

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Turkish mutiny presses for dismissal of Hilmi Pasha

Mutinous troops surround the Constantinople parliament house demanding the removal of Grand Vizier Hilmi Pasha and the war minister. They threaten violence as sultan representatives parley with officers. The revolt stems from pay disputes and power splits between the Young Turks and Liberals amid a fragile, centralizing government.

United Press Constantinople House of Parliament Hilmi Pasha Chamber of Deputies War Ministry Kiami Pasha Turkey

Son of slain woman charged with crime in Erie

Delmar J Young was arrested by County Detective Frank H. Watson and charged with murdering his mother Mrs Vinnie M Young at 661 West Seventeenth street. Alderman Jacob E Swap issued the warrant and Young pleaded not guilty before Swap, jailed without bail for a Thursday preliminary exam.

Erie Delmar J Young Frank H. Watson Vinnie M. Young West Seventeenth Street Young Jacob E Swap Watson Swap Delmer Young

Little Boy 3 Burned in Accident at Beaver Falls

Isaac D. Hughes received a call that his three year old nephew Joseph Hughes Jr was badly burned after his Canton flannel nightdress caught fire on a gas stove. The boy ran to the stove and was engulfed, his father Joseph Hughes pulling off the burning garment. Doctors worry about inhalation injuries as the child’s face avoids burns while the father’s hands are severely burned.

Isaac D. Hughes Joseph Hughes, Jr Beaver Falls Joseph Hughes

Good Roads Machinery Sues Union Township for Road Machine Pay

A petition filed in court seeks judgment in the Good Roads Machinery Company v Union Township case. The company secured a verdict for about 1500 dollars against the township over a road machine purchased by the supervisors years ago.

Good Roads Machinery Company Union Township

Two City Jobs Left Vacant by Mayor Lusk

Mayor Lusk has not filled two city offices, and the names for the vacancies will not be presented to the council for some time. The open roles are dog catcher and delinquent tax collector.

Lusk Select Council

Railroad Case Is Continued In Nesbit Kelly Death Suit

In the William F. Kelly and Mary Kelley versus Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad case for 25000 damages over Nesbit Kelly’s death the defense pleaded surprise due to a new feature and the matter was continued.

William F. Kelly Mary Kelley Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Company Nesbit Kelly

Referendum Vote Underway Among Traction Workers

Traction employees across the Mahoning and Shenango Valley system vote today on wage demands. Motormen and conductors in New Castle Youngstown and other lines express sentiment as officials proposed a wage cut for younger workers and a small raise for veterans. The result should be known by Wednesday and will guide future company decisions.

Mahoning & Shenango Valley New Castle Youngstown Youngstown & Sharon Sharon City

Million Dead Loss So Report Says

A bankruptcy petition is filed against Thomas A. Ennis and Charles Stoppani of Ennis and Stoppani, claiming 2500 and 250 by individuals, with total liabilities around 1.5 million and assets near 400 thousand. Judge Holt appoints Lindsay Russell receiver with a 50000 bond as creditors gather to assess the firm’s position.

United Press New York Thomas A. Ennis Charles Stoppani Ennis Holt Lindsay Russell Charles Sincere Chicago Board of Trade Chicago Ennis & Stoppani Treadwell Cleveland Cleveland

West Side Team Opens Season With Nocks Saturday

The West side amateur baseball team will start its season on Saturday April 24 with a practice game against the Nocks at Cascade Park. They recently received new uniforms and have several out-of-town games on the schedule. Last year they won 16 of 18, mostly away games, and expect the Nocks to travel. Out-of-town teams seeking games should contact the Sporting Editor of News.

West Side

Accident Victim John Lina Dies After Explosion Injuries

John Lina of 210 Oak Street died Tuesday morning at Shenango Valley Hospital from injuries suffered in a dynamite explosion at Le High Portland Cement Company last Friday. He was 39, born in Sweden, survived by wife and children. remains sent to Offutt's morgue for burial preparations.

John Lina Oak Street Lehigh Portland Cement Company Shenango Valley Hospital Sweden Offutt’s

Assault on Mrs. Bissell Forces Advent of Night Rescue

Mrs. Vernon L. Bissell wife of the Kenmore marshal was accosted on a dark Akron highway. A stranger was grabbed by the hair as an electric pocket light flashed and she screamed until her husband appeared and arrested the attacker.

Akron Vernon L. Bissell Kenmore

Health Official to Succeed Food Inspector May 3

It is reported that Dr. I. A. Thayer will assume duties as food inspector on May 3 and may spare time to oversee certain health department interests. An assistant health officer position is not named at this time.

I. A. Thayer Thayer Health Department

One-Legged Man Loses Home in Fire

C. E. Lemon of Gibsonburg, a one legged man, fell while working at his Findlay home on Monday afternoon. His wooden leg knocked over a lamp, igniting a blaze that destroyed the house and caused about $1,000 in damage.

Findlay C. E. Lemon Gibsonburg

Capitol Park Bill Passed House Today

The bill concerning Capitol Park advanced in the House today as lawmakers approved the measure amid session debates.

Capitol Park

Million for Land at Harrisburg Passes by Legislature

Harrisburg April 13. The capital park bill to buy land around state capitol buildings with over a million dollars passed. Representatives Reynolds and Wallace opposed. The school code measure also passed by 107 to 86 after filibuster and political maneuvering. Elective boards for Philadelphia and Pittsburgh debated as an amendment trade drove the bill through. Conservative leaders worry the code cannot pass without the elective change.

Harrisburg Cape Walter Reynolds Robert L. Wallace Lawrence County Penrose McClain Smith Crawford Senate Pittsburgh Philadelphia Allegheny Flynn Elk Detzel Erie Messrs. McClain Board of Education Pittsburg McNichol

Wall collapses kill two Jeannette girls in opera house

In Jeannette Pennsylvania a windstorm toppled the fire wrecked north wall of the opera house. Miss Mildred Felton 16 was killed instantly in the parlor near a front window. Miss Grace Swift 16 was badly injured with doubtful recovery. The girls were visiting at Dr. A A Custard's home which was partly wrecked.

United Press Jeannette Jeannette Opera House Mildred Felton Grace Swift Opera House Miss Felton Miss Swift

New Castle Club Governing Officers to Be Elected

New Castle club members will meet Thursday evening to elect officers for the coming year. A Dutch lunch will be served during the evening, and an entertainment will follow the election.

Ew Castle Club

Death notices listing several individuals with addresses

A death record fragment lists Mrs. George L. Leslie aged 68 of 86 East Wallace Avenue Mrs. Minnie D. Hepler age 30 of 275 West North Street oomeaty age 38 of 498 West Washington street wood age 40 of 604 1-2 Moravia Street Maria Trible 14 months of 32 Division Street John Lina 30 of 210 Oak Street

George L. Leslie Wallace Avenue Minnie D. Hepler West North Street Oomeaty West Washing

New Castle Considers Year Round Dog Muzzle Ordinance

The New Castle common council, led by J. C. Raney, considers a year round muzzle rule for all dogs to prevent attacks. Violators face fines from 2 to 20 dollars or up to 10 days in county jail. removing a muzzle carries 5 to 15 dollar fines or 15 days imprisonment. The measure was sent to the police committee before final council action.

Common Council J. C. Raney Seventh Ward Mr. Raney Police Committee

Hitchcock Triumphs In Mas cot Revival At New Amsterdam

Raymond Hitchcock and Flora Zabelle returned to acclaim at the New Amsterdam in a revival of The Mascot. The program mixed new plays and revivals with mixed praise for Going Some at the Belasco and The House Next Door at the Gaiety. The Happy Marriage at Garrick and The Climax at Weber's drew light notes of verdict.

New York Raymond Hitchcock New Amsterdam Hitchcock Flora Zabelle Belasco Paul Armstrong Rex Beach Eda Gaiety J. E. Dodson Garrick Clyde Fitch Weber’s

Child Dies of Cholera Infantum in City Home

Maria Tribile aged 14 months, daughter of Mr and Mrs Raphael Tribile of 32 Division Street, died Monday afternoon at home from cholera infantum. Coroner Cox ruled no inquest. Funeral set for Tuesday at 5 PM with burial at St. Vitus Cemetery.

Maria Raphael Tribile Division Street Cox St. Vitus

Man Hypnotized in Show Window Display at Local Store

A man lay in a couch in Cooper and Butler's window as hypnotist Prescelle induced sleep in a public demonstration at the opera house this afternoon. After the subject was asleep, the hypnotist pierced the man's hand and wrist with a needle without any reaction. The subject is to be awakened at 8 30 this evening at the opera house.

Cooper and Butler Prescelle Opera House

Two Die, Several Hurt After Easter Row Near Owingsville

In Bourbon State near Owingsville Kentucky on April 13 two men died and three more were hurt in a drunken brawl that ended an Easter party near Polkville. Richard Haze was fatally crushed by a whiskey bottle John Maze was stabbed seriously. Charles and Omer Kline and their mother were stabbed while trying to break up the fight.

United Press Owingsville Polkville Here Richard Haze John Maze Charles Omer Kline

Cleveland Indicts Boyle Couple Over Theft of Billy Whitla

Cleveland reports that Mr and Mrs J H Boyle were indicted by the local grand jury for stealing Billy Whitla. They face an existing indictment for blackmail. The second indictment followed an appeal by Sheriff Hirstius after learning from Sharon there was risk of release.

Cleveland J. H. Boyle Billy” Whitla Hirstius Sharon

Nails Torn From Workman's Foot At Steel Mill

Dominic Bunta, a laborer at the steel mill, suffered a painful accident when several nails were torn from a foot. A physician gave temporary relief before he was taken to Shenango Valley hospital. The injury, while painful, is not serious.

Dominic Bunta Shenango Valley Hospital

Italian Preaches Against Crime

Washington reports anew Night Rider disturbances threaten the Italian government monopoly on American tobacco worth about 34 million pounds annually. The 1906 diplomatic note warned that continued unrest could drive Italy to buy tobacco from elsewhere and disrupt contracts and supplies already in place.

Washington America State Department Mayor Des Planches

Planned Rescue of Kidnappers Stopped at Mercer Jail

Mercer Pennsylvania April 13 A carefully staged effort to free James Boyle and his wife Helen from Mercer jail where they await trial for kidnapping Billy Whitla was thwarted by Sheriff William C Hess Armed guards were posted throughout the building and inside after plans surfaced A note read by the sheriff hinted the operation was proceeding Mr and Mrs M L Clark and son Leroy of Harlansburg were guests in town.

Mercer James Boyle Helen Billy Whitla William C. Hess

New Castle Plans $150000 Paper Bag Factory

New Castle and Wampum, Pennsylvania, promoters back a proposal to build a $150,000 paper bag plant. The site options include near the Neshannock creek or in Wampum, with about 85,000 of 150,000 capital already subscribed. The plant would employ around 100 workers and produce 40 000 sacks daily, with all paper and printing produced on site.

New Castle Wampum Neshannock Creek Dilworth Paper Mill

Jury views site in New Castle damage case

A jury in the case of Joseph S. White against the city of New Castle was sworn in and taken to view the graded Wellington avenue site before testimony to better understand the dispute over damages.

Joseph S. White City of New Castle Wimington Avenue

Plaintiffs Seek New Trial in Lumber Case

An application for a new trial was made this morning by the plaintiffs in the case of Southern Lumber Company versus Mahoning Valley Lumber Company. The defense had won verdict, which the plaintiffs contend is against the weight of the evidence.

Southern Lumber Companny Mahoning Valley Lumber Company

Dime Tries to Stop Ross Kaufman Fight in New York

Jimmie Dime from New Castle travels to New York to seek court action to prevent the Ross Kaufman bout at the Fairmount Athletic Club tonight. He argues a 1906 contract and a 1909 breach justify stopping exhibitions until Ross’s Italian contract ends in 1916.

Tony Ross al Kaufman New York Jimmie Dime New Castle Dime Ross Equity United States Cleveland Kings County Fairmount Athletic Club Fairmount Club Dick Davis Youngstown Conroy New Orleans Gouda South Teeta

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Young Turks Sultan Europe Austria Kiamil Pasha London Central News Vienna Traction A Re Ceiver Lemon Islature Stuart Road Wall NEW Castle Club THE RAGE Mascot Bourbon State Boyles M. L. Clark and Son Leroy Harlansburg N. Y Ross-Kaufman
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