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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1908

Page

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Accidental shooting rocks Mahoningtown amid family arrivals

In Mahoningtown a nine year old boy lies dying after a bullet struck his temple in a hillside alley near a seventh ward street. The shooter, Fred Kerr aged 18, fled the scene and investigators weigh accidental versus intentional motive. Victims include Wenest Mornes and Kerr’s stepson, with families headed from St Louis to be at the hospital as police review the incident.

Breest Tom Mornes Ly Iyne Fred Kerr Harry Bollard North Catlaw Street Seventh Ward Luther H. Sample Walmut Glen Kerr Benelivle Miedi Italy Jionin Mannes Bt. Louls Toveman

Western Allegheny and B&O form interchanges west of West Pittsburg

Western Allegheny Railroad and Baltimore and Ohio announce an agreement to enable direct grade interchanges. The plan includes extending from Shenango to West Pittsburg, with Union Valley yard and a through routing to New Castle. Passenger service details await, but through-route connections are anticipated via B&O and Pennsylvanian tracks to Union Depot.

Western Allegheny Railroad New Castle Vicinity Western Allegheny Baltimore and Ohio Terrminal Shenango West Pittsburg Laalil Diy L Cascade Park W. A Lakes Kaylor Junction Baltimore Ohlo W. Ai Parcengear Allegheny Jnoc- Hon Pennsylvani Union Depot Mt W. Acs Union Valley Kay Jormation Reidsburg Arinelpong Cow

Lusk Performs First Marriage at City Hall

Harry Lisk presided over a civil ceremony, joining William Rowinsld, 24, and Sara L. Perry, 1 bath, both of Youngstown, in holy matrimony. The officiant regained composure quickly and declared them husband and wife as onlookers observed from police quarters.

O'Lock Harry Lisk Mro Luske William Rowinsld Sara L. Perry Bath Youngstown Harry Mena

Hold up on Norris Street Thursday

An old soldier Willun JU and local character Q Wall were robbed of whiskey by Jaery Jackson around tavern time Thursday on Norris Street. A pursuit ended with Jackson arrested by officers. Mayor Laalkily heard the case and fined him to leave town.

Willun JU Wen Rena Jaery Jackson Mediately Jackson

Stevenson files expense account details and figures

The article states that Stevenson, a candidate, filed an expense account showing a total of $61.08 for maintenance, meals, and travel. It notes the amount and purpose, indicating the accounting record relates to campaign expenditures.

Rumor of Big Bank Combine Causes a Stir

Reports of a possible merger involve National City Bank and Bank of Commerce with Rockefeller interests. The talk centers on NCB purchasing Bank of Commerce, sending stock prices up and down as executives including Thomas F. Ryan and Prairie Vanderlip reportedly negotiate the deal amid market chatter.

National City Bank Rockefeller Concern Bank of Commerce United Press New York Thal. Tu National City Bank Rockefeller National Bank of Vermerce Neb Bank Storks Tank of Commerce City Bank Val Boy Asker Thamas F. Ryan Frauche Prarie Vanderlip Ryan Vander

Innocent Victim of Wife Jealousy in Murder Case

A man named Monaco was charged with the murder of Julius T. Rorenheimer, an elderly millionaire, amid claims of his wife’s jealousy and a disputed will. Authorities assert Monaco is innocent, while evidence and rumors swirl about motives involving another woman and family ties. He awaits action by a grand jury in White Pine jail.

Vollard Kerr Bollard Hollard Alana API Mido Ag Keer Fan Annie Hall Miss Hull Peti Uoneers Misa Hill United Press Peleam Apel Irante Wtonaco Flantington Julius T. Rorenheimer Dutter’s Sts Dusma Thaidenvally Monrce Minvile Markle Middlegas Fred McCube Btrs Moah Gerry MidWiewown Ie Wonkin Monaco Moserheimer Wis Nff Pisina Geshejal Gentral

Address by Captain Cunningham at Seventh Ward meeting

Captain Cunningham spoke at the Seventh Ward Methodist church men's meeting about the Philippines and a lengthy discourse. Afterwards members of the men's club and guests enjoyed refreshments as remarks were shared and social greetings extended to Washington and notable delegates.

Cranlughin Eliy Motgin Seventh Ward Methodist Chareh

Non-competitive Bidding and School Board Lawsuit Turmoil

A heated trial questioned non-competitive bidding by the school board and contract specs. Attorneys clashed over who drew up the heating plan specifications and how they reached the board. Testimony invoked legacy engineers and local firms, with officials pressed on process and accountability as the case stretched through hours of testimony.

Schiot Board Thaideus Stevens Archaol Board

Washington Kids Invited to White House Reveling Day

A garbled April note claims children will be admitted to the White House on a special day called reveling day with access to the presidential residence only for youngsters. A Marine Band will reportedly play during events while adults must be accompanied by a boy or girl.

United Press Washington Capitol

Baker's Hearing Postponed One Week

The hearing for James Baker, alleged postoffice robber, was postponed today before Commissioner Revels. Baker fights extradition to West Virginia where he faces trial. the delay stemmed from Libdriel Miammiy Slimson's offer and other labor issues affecting the case.

James Baker Mio Youn Min Hutchison Clarinton Sigivist Hi S Rvelds Wil AeKe Virginia Slimson

Woman's Suffrage Debate Tonight

A garbled notice references a women's suffrage debate scheduled for tonight. Names and places are unclear, but the fragment suggests community speakers and public discussion on voting rights with unnamed participants and local involvement.

A W Thompson Elected President of Inland Steel

Inland Steel announces A W Thompson as president with George L Pearson named superintendent Edward N Ohl noted as heavily interested Alexia W Thompson, prof Este Peter Kimberly and former Republic Iron Steel executive, elected Inland Steel president Clair Charles Hare of Youngstown also connected The firm operates near Arm aray and recounts past leadership under W T Thorp and Charles Hart with reorganizations and investments by Mart and Thompson

The Iron Trade Review Edward N. Ohl Alexia W. Thompson Lnte Peter Kimberly Republic Iran & Steel Company Inland Oped Clairles

Consolidation In Steel Plants Reported In 19th Century

A damaged notice describes a plan involving the United Strong Steel company and Tal Power interests to build blast furnaces at Tollina Harbor and nearby sites. George L. Pearson and Charl Hart are named in supervisory roles. The project, tied to the Potlockenkeht people, aims to expand facilities in Sharpsville, Leen, and Hamilton with funding support and a July 1 blast date. Local engineers and executives held talks in Youngorowat, signaling heavy financial backing and corporate ties.

Wr. Rhompsnon Qiland Steel Company Sinaltat Teres Tield Tollina Harbor A.w.thompson Charl Hart RN. Oh Trong& Steel Sharpsville Leen Hamilton Litter Paailten Georet L. Pearson Etna Fia Youn Hart W Steel Tram Youlgerowat

Paris Divorces Linked Officials Amid Turmoil report

An April Paris dispatch reports a senior official linked to a divorce case facing scrutiny. The tangled note mentions tensions in government circles and possible implications for policy, with unclear details due to garbled OCR.

Two Attempts Made to Wreck Parle Train

Two passenger trains near New Castle were targeted with tampering on the Lac Erie line. A 14 year old Tallin boy, Sam Per, was charged with wrecking attempts after a locomotive stopped just before a track obstruction. Suspects Sullivan and Gorley captured. police scoured the area and recovered tools.

Arenpis Lac Erie New Castle Sam Per Union Bout M1 South Mill Aniddiy Mbt Ron New Castle Tieton Ras Readink Sullivan Hick Rosa Juuzrthbauml Sollivas C.D. Gorley Sam Por Les Trank Ae Sullivan Aye Gorey Page

Startling Charges Made in Burned City Fire Probe

Boston dispatch reports state officers say the Cheba fire investigation shows many perished and 14 dead listed with over 80 still missing. Investigators defend the inquiry, saying arsonists exploited the chaos to loot and cause property damage while efforts to account for victims continue.

United Boston Yi Li Dawn Piers

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Mahoningtown St. Louis Hospital Actovities Wenest Mornes Satmiday B&o W. Aly West Pgh Lusk New Castles ArGutha Parson Norris Istevenson Wall St Secu Capt. Cunningnam Bucal Man Renee Mheta Conyandon Tae Bield Washinton Toad Robert Witte Ton. J. C. S. Blackburn United Statea Sonete School BD W. & Vent. GO White House Rey Wieloch Raley Wynne A. W. Thompson Chosen Pres OF Inland CO Charles Hart George L. Pearson Alexis W. Thodipsod Irboalled Uy United Press Paris Sbaatwo Atholl Rich Belitieoy Nicoll Gersoul Spoeka Rosena Furnace Pasacavera Gorley Chelsea Master Masons We Palted Press Ito Heelan Ronson Camden
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