Mystery of Wood Case: Consular Report Confirms Drowning
Official correspondence from W J Kirker of this city states his son in law William B Wood and granddaughter Bertha Wood who were believed kidnapped off the Mexican coast were drowned after a wreck at sea A consular investigation from Laguna de Terminus and Frontera details the Canuto Bulnes s sinking near Progreso and the fate of Wood and Bertha as well as the cargo and crew The report concludes no further recoveries were made and that Wood and his daughter perished together on a wrecked craft with the Nicolas schooner delivering Wood s baggage to Frontera
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Kirker
William B. Wood
Bertha Wood
Mexico
Kirker
Laguna de Terminos
Department of State
Washington
BH. A. Wood
Shamokie
Frete
Kcan
Progress
Asistant
Washington, D. C
W. B. Wood
Bertha
Laguce de Terminoe
Canuto Bulnes
S. Hastings Clawbon
W.B. Wood
Frontera
Canute Bulnes
Pro Bresc
Canute
Aeers
Ainehood
Dabasco
Mr. Wood
Clawson
Wood
Nicolas
Elhaner
End
New York
Robert
Boyd
Laguna de Terminog
Pebruery
Caplain
Cooxt
Verio
Trenvyseae
Ling Avery
Mr. Moog
Itebond
Trey
Metoe
Democrats Call State Convention in Harrisburg 1908
George Dimelizg, chairman, calls the Democratic State convention to meet at the Orpheum theater Harrisburg on February 20 1908 at 11 oclock. Actions include nominating a superior court judge electing presidential electors at large selecting four delegates and four alternates to the National Democratic convention and certifying the 32 presidential electors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
George Dimelizg
Democratic State Committee
Democratic State Central
Board of Trade Rooms
Orpheum
National Democratic
Coupling Accident Injures McGoun Near Sandstone Siding
On Tuesday afternoon around 4 30 near the sandstone siding two cars were being switched. Ed McGoun of Nos Hancock avenue and a Pennsylvania brakeman had his right foot crushed between the ankle and toe when a coupling pin was struck as the cars came together. Amputation was necessary. He was rushed to the city hospital by ambulance. Witness H T Parsons reported McGoun waved a hand moments before the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Fies
Eliy
H. T. Parsons
Highland Avenue
Parsons
McGoun
Curb Market Rules Protest From Farmers View
Janes Staverson, cited as a council member when the curb worker ordinance passed, offers a different reading. He says the ordinance does not bar farmers from delivering butter and eggs to regular customers during curb market hours. A farmer with an established customer can supply orders as before, but cannot take on new customers during curb market operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes Staverson
Councila
Fie
Cnntomore
Jnstance
Elizabeth Rowe Dies After Long Illness at Home
Mrs Elizabeth Rowe wife of Uriah Rowe died this morning at about 6 40 at the family residence in Slippery She had been ill with cancer for six months and endured much pain She is survived by her husband a son William Rowe at home and two daughters Elsie Miller of Youngstown and a married daughter in the same city Also surviving are several brothers and sisters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slippery
Elizabeth Rowe
Uriah Rowe
Edenburg Mobilizes All State Troops For War Time Duty
In Hartisburg Pennsylvania during Mounder’s week the Pens farm well at 101 feet is drilled by Clinton Straw. A new company will begin moving Sunday to pump and maintain the site at state expense. Nature of production remains undetermined as the mainline engine operates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cada
Butley Olcom
Westminster Students Honor President Russell on His Birthday
New Wilmington April 1 The student body surprised President Russell with a serenade for his fiftieth birthday. A bonfire lit the yard as speeches by class officers praised his policy and moral leadership, and the students pledged full support before departing hos titarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wilmington
Hussell
Wilr Russell
Blu
Dr. Russel
Ruesell
J. L. Gilmore
Russell
R. Harold Elliott
Peak
Elizabeth Pouthott
J. C. Heinrich
W. ¢. Felmeth
de. Russell
Westwinster
Brainerd Jamison
Tuszell
Westminster
Studenta
Confederation of Italian Societies Plans City Building
The Italian societies led by Casa Savoia seek a confederation of all Italian clubs in the city. They aim to secure a building on Home Street for allied clubs, theater and stage, dance hall, supper room, and club rooms. Estimated cost about 7 000 dollars with a 2 700 dollar initial building option. The group includes House of Savoy and Italian American Citizens Society among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ttalien Society
Casa Savoia
House At
Bayou
Tlallab
Jewieh Church
Home
House of Savoy
Ameri~can Citingns’ Society
Ibe Tralian Literary Club
Ibe
Rev Pitenger Called to Hermon and Princeton Churches
At meetings of the Princeton and Hermon Presbyterian congregations on Tuesday, Rev. Pitenger received a unanimous call to pastor both churches. He would begin May 1 if he accepts, continues as pastor of Muddy Creek and Unionville in Buller County. He is married with two children. no other candidates were considered. The call was moderated by Rev. B K Trit of the Wam Pura Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Hermon
Muddy Creek
Unionville
Buller County
al Hny
Mon
Yeleck
Princetom
Jdelock
BK. & Trit
Wampura Presbyterian Church
Wats
Herman
Railroad Capital Jump Signals Big Erie to Youngstown Project
Youngstown Ohio April 4 The Erie and Youngstown railroad boosted its working capital from 19000 to 3 5 million to fund a line between Conneans Ohio and this city. The plan calls for gasoline electric hybrid cars using sulfur drives. About 75 percent of the right of way is in hand and German capitalists show strong interest. work will start once remaining funds are secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Thauake Erie and
Youngsigna Railroad
Conneans
Mts
Congress Urged to Enact Suppression of Anarchy Legislation
President Roosevelt urges Congress to pass laws to suppress anarchy and curb anarchist literature. Attorney General Bonaparte supports excluding sedition from mail and says postal action may be justified, while warning against overreach. Roosevelt's message stresses that immigrants should be barred if anarchist and advocates stronger federal powers to regulate mail and publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
de Sebere
House
Department of Justice
Crima
Sdvocsey
Arean
Irnason
Aod
Theodore Roosevelt
Honaparie
la Quexilone Socisle
Larchiquis
Paterson
N.J
Yadds
Bonaparte
Arr
Civil War Veterans Plan Surrender Celebration For Lee
Old Growt Army post and Union Veterans Legion plan a gathering to mark the surrender of General Robert E. Lee on April 9 1865. The account recalls the Appomattox scene with General Grant and Lee in the parlor at McLean home, noting terms of surrender and the end of the Civil War era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Growt Army Post
Union Veterans Legion
Appomattox Court House
Virginia
Confederacy
Robert EB. Lea
Army of the Union
al Ithele
I Graat
Workk
Grant Jay
Tne
United States
Uhe
Jo Tathane
Army of
Northern Virginia
Mclean
Anvomattex Court
Hard Times Plunge Northern Indiana Into Desperation
Desperate conditions spread across Hammond and East Chicago as large layoffs hit Standard Steel Car Works and nearby plants. About 4,000 workers face unemployment after shipments stopped, with Inland Steel and Republic Iron and Steel also cutting jobs. Food distribution was organized after workers protested at Schaal’s office, as officials claim nearly every township has at least one unemployed child and relief efforts race to prevent a broader crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Dread
Vucat
Chile Gray
Hammond
Indiata Harbor
Jod
Sehauf
Thore
Trusive Schaal
Schaal
R Cptimittes
Gowantesecs Stativiies
Triatoda
Standard Steel Car Works
Huimuiond
Te Simplex Railway Appliance Company
Inland Steel Company
Republic Irenani Stee! Company
Indiana
President Isaac Kettler Seeks Mercer License Revocation
President Isaac Kettler demands revocation of Mercer liquor license after court filings accuse administrator Isaac C Keter of strong drink violations. A rule to show cause was issued. sale restrictions could be imposed as hearings proceed in Mercer court with Judge Williams overseeing February trial.
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Tae
Isaac C Keter
Drink
Mercer
Rader
Nauor
Bos
Aegt
Saysha Sharon
Wynoer
Francis
Bors
Alto
Williams
Meese Court
Oil Excitement in North Beaver Twp
The report notes oil excitement in North Beaver Township amid rising activity. It also covers winter wheat and rye conditions as of April 1, with wheat at 84.4 and rye at 42 percent. Crop operations and nearby incidents are mentioned, including a vehicle crash on Orangeville Road near Sharon causing injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Atverstadt
Mount Jackson
Weatfield
Big Banquet Plans By Chamber Of Commerce Changes Fedora
The chamber of commerce held its annual meeting at city hall on Tuesday night. A dues reduction from ten to forty three cents was approved for the membership, with methods for reinstatement by payment of back dues. The banquet date was set for May, with committees to be named by the president Dr L C Phillips. Officers were largely retained. L C Phillips re-elected president, James Stevenson, George Blair and J J Trean elected vice presidents. Callahan reappointed secretary and Morefesh treasurer. Directors chosen for two and three year terms. The executive committee to include president, secretary and treasurer. Dues cut to reflect lower expenses. Callahan to serve without salary. Anticipated rise in memberships and city benefits cited. Debate on diversifying local industries and attracting date firms to locate here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Committeea
BE. O. Phillipa
L. C. Phiilips
James Stevenson
George D. Blair
J. J. Tlean
Stevenson
J. Callahan
T. F. Morefesh
W Scott Paréles
A. D. Newell Leia c. Hughes
Louis Gonkinger
A. C. Hyde
Kirk
T. F. Ffareheld
James Rteengan
C. C. Ratingson
Business Men Assist Grocers in New Castle Meet
A New Castle meeting of the Business Men's Exchange appointed a committee, including C. O. Hornstein H. J. White Robert McGill DO J. Thomas and EB Seaver, to work with Grocers' Association delegates for the Bias Grocers convention. The event is set for next September with expectations of a big time and wide coverage in trade journals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Business Men's Exchange
C. O. Hornstein
H. J. White
Robert McGi
DO. J. Thomas
EB. F. Seaver
Grocers' Association
Debsites
Bias Grocers’ Association
Hibese
Almira Home Board Holds Busy Session
Almira Home directors conducted a long meeting to approve routine business. New members were received from Franklin and the coming month, and furnishing advances completed on the first floor with third floor not pursued due to expense and donor limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almira Home
Catherine Power
Franklin
Caroline Briggs
Mrs. Robinson Leaves Hospital After Shooting Incident
Mrs. Luly Robinson, shot four times by her husband three weeks ago, has recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital. She is taken to the home of Mr and Mrs Fredhouse on Centennial Street where she was employed at the time of the shooting and will stay there for the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luly Robinson
Ney
Anove
Sofier
Fredhouse
Centennial Street
Little Girl Shot in Baseball Fight in Youngstown
In Youngstown, Martino Tringloaza allegedly shot Florenzo Altate after a dispute over allowing a girl to play baseball. Two of six bullets hit Altate, one in the arm and one in the leg, with the injured man taken to the police station and later to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Martino Tringloaza
Florenzo Altate
East Commerce
Une Bootles
B and O Officials Get Promotions in Pittsburgh Division
Following the resignation of Harry Hantin the Baltimore and Ohio announces a shakeup in the Pittabore di vision affecting New Castle and New Cam be. O L Eston becomes trainmaster of the Connellsville division, J W Griffey advances to assistant trainmaster, John Weaverling becomes chief day dispatcher, and John K Yohe takes over as chief night dispatcher. Changes are effective immediately with more promotions to follow.
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Pittabore
Baltimore and Oble
New Cambe
Karry H. Hantin
Goldfield
Tonopat
Nevada
Severa
New Castle
O. L. Eston
Pillsburg
Glenwood
Connellsville
Mr. Hoolig
Connelleville
J. J. Driscoll
Eaton
Balsialore
Ohio
E. A Peck
Pittsboro
J. W. Griffey
Pitsburg
Griffey
Baltimore and Ohio
Telegraph
John Weaverling
Baltimore
Qhiosno
John K. Yohe
J. B. Yohe
Mmoeger
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Farmers' Schools to Be Extended by 22 Apportionment
Deputy Secretary A J Martin says the nest registature will be asked to provide 22 ap propriation for the commission of the valuable schools for farmers. He notes the schools were highly successful and brought experts to farmers for practical work. Plans include extending to meet demand, with four-day sessions across multiple counties and speakers skilled in dairying horticulture and poultry rotating. The aim remains practical instruction and broader access as districts request more days. Attendance exceeded last year and expenses were reduced to 37 dollars per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Martin
Law- Tente
Tals
Ilka
Waverly
Lackawanna County
Maytown
Lancaster County
North Orwell
Bradford Coun Noe Run
Chester County
Ebensburg
Cambria County
Celambia County
Helé
Thara
Aboud
Senator LaFollette Favored Son of Badger State Wins Delegates
Milwaukee reports that 16 Wisconsin delegates will be instructed to back Senator Robert M. La Follette at the Republican national convention. Despite opposition, La Follette appears to win in all districts with about five to one, boosting his presidential prospects. David S. Reshe? was elected mayor of Milwaukee two years ago by Sheriff Becker amid a heated Prohibition clash showing the Taylor element gaining ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Anil B
Wisconsin
Robert M
I.8 Follette
David S
Pleas of Guilty By Two Prisoners
Henry Adams pleaded guilty to cheating a boarding house keeper in two informations. Judge Porter imposed payment of costs and county imprisonment up to 30 days. Peter Mukelitz pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and was sentenced to one dollar fine and costs and 15 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Adams
Porter
Tim
Peter Mukelitz
Real estate transfers in multiple wards and towns
Daniel B Woolcock transfers to Sarah Bostkins and Sarah Homina in Third ward for $1 each. Join E Divis to Charles Alien in Sixth ward for $2 000. Carl Harriman to Charles N Gambright in Enon for $1 460. Harriet H Glasser to Mary By Gross in Slipsergracek for $1 000. Mary H K Cross to Dunenan Mc Donald in Shenango township for $6 b. Samantha N Muler to Juniata Shibch in Warne township for $1 500. WC Klessing to Mary Klesling in Perry for $? Florence J Marshall in Maury Te Vaneman in Hazal Dell for $600. Milo D Ralhova to James A Blair in Slipperyrock for $3 500. James A Drake to Samuel Boots in Neshannock township for $1 000. John Jorden to Dane B Wool cork in Third ward for $98 200. Henry Jordon to Daniel B Wool cork in Third ward for $500. Birth notice: a daughter born to Mr and Mrs John fey of Stewart place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel B. Woolcock
Sarah Boskins
Sarah Hom Hina
E. Divis
Charles Alien
Carl Harriman
Charles N. Gambright
Enon
Harriet H. Glasser
Mary By Gross
Slipsergracek
Mary HK. Cross
Dunenan McDonald
Shenango Township
Samantha N. Muler
Juniata Shibch
Warne Township
Klessing
Mary Klesling
Perry
Brov
Florence J. Marshall
Maury Te Vaneman
Hazal Dell
Milo D. Ralhova
James Aa. Blair
Slipperyroach
James A. Drake
Samuel Boots
Neshannock
John Jorden
Dane
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Thors
Fran Sina
Borbary
Edward H. Thompson
Mgoun
Eve
Edenburg
DR. Russell
Confederation OF Italian Societies
Pitenger
Gen. Lee
Len
Gran
Isaac Kettler
North
Beaver
Wright
Orangavilé
Sharon
Roy Winzen
Margaret J. Henderson
Riba
David Garflaid Harris
Jadarane Hella
Almira Home Board
Mrs. Robinson
O. Offigals
GET Promotions
Sen. Lafollette
Badger State
Mia
John Fey
Stewart Flece
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