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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1908

Page

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Miners in Western Pennsylvania Face Standstill and Resumed Work

Picketing and a dispute over a salary scale set by Francis Feehen in District No. 5 led to seven of nineteen Bufler Mercer mines resuming operations. About 600 workers are now employed while 1,600 remain idle as operators and miners clash over eight hour days and proposed pay rates amid unratified terms. Detailed coverage continues on the fourth page.

Buffler-Mercer County Pennsylvania Francis Feehen Feehen Hilliar Brach Hamilton Keystone Nelly, Sherwin Diamond No. 3 Trout Scale Toledo

Rev J S Martin Returns Home From Southern Trip

Rev J S Martin pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian church returned Saturday from a southern trip to Alabama. He spent Thursday and Friday last week as guest of Dr and Mrs J Q A McDowell of Danville Kentucky. Dr McDowell a former pastor here is now at Danville teaching Bible history and their Florida trip is noted.

J. S. Martin Reformed Presbyterian Church Points Alabama J. Q. A. McDowell Danville McDowell Second U. P Northern Presbyterian Church of University At Florida Harriet Phipps

Shenango Presby Meets Tuesday

Shenango Presbytery gathers in North Sewickley with local delegates Dr. Scott F. Hershey Rev A B McCormick Rev M W Keith Rev W G McConnell and C C Sankey among those attending from the city.

Shenango

Senator Boral Refers To Haywood Case

A note from Senator Boral points to the Haywood case with a mention of a Nenberg jury. The brief item ties a legislative reference to the ongoing legal matter and potential jury involvement.

Boral

Sick man brought to his senses Demands

A malnourished man revived and brought to awareness after medical attention. He regains consciousness amid demands for care and support from bystanders and health workers.

Italian Fleet Demonstration Off Guard in Turkish Waters

Rome reports the Turkish ambassador yielded to King Victor’s demand for Italian post offices in Turkey, delaying fleet sailings. The matter includes post offices, the murder of an Italian missionary, land sales to Italians, and overall friction with Turkey. Germany and France are viewed as potential backers or partners in future actions.

United Press Rome Victor Turkey Foreign Office Italy Kaiser Corfu Prince von Buelow Germany Asia Minor

Senator Borah Defends Roosevelt and Blames Sentimentalism

In a maiden Senate speech Senator Borah argues the Brownsville riot shows government sentimentality fostered crime. He cites the Moyer-Haywood-Pettibone case to claim rioting and murder arise from lenient law enforcement and disloyal social life, calling rioters morally traitorous and a threat to the flag.

United Press Washington Brownsville Senator Borah Idaho Senate Foraker Roosevelt United States Moyer-Haywood-Pettibone Boise Hell 25Th Infantry

Wild duck sighting above Neshannock Creek bridge

Witnesses on the Pittsburg bridge report a wild duck swimming in Neshannock Creek about a hundred feet upstream this morning. The bird remained in the area for over half an hour.

Neshannock Creek Pittsburg

Romantic elopement at New Wilmington

Miss Bess Kerr wed Walter Marshall in a quiet ceremony after taking a marriage license at New Castle. The Westminster College romance began over a year ago when Marshall, class of 1911, met Kerr. The couple fled to the county seat to wed with no immediate parental approval.

New Wilmington Kerr-Marshall Union Bess Kerr Westminster Walter Marshall Fessemer Railroad Miss Kerr James Kerr Mercer New Castle Allegheny Marshall

Officers Chosen For U S Steel Co At Hoboken Meeting

At the Hoboken annual stockholders meeting the existing board was reelected with no opposition. The board confirmed all contracts and the Tennessee Coal and Iron purchase. Bonuses to officers, totaling over 11 million in five years, were not questioned and will be discussed April 28 when the retiring board reorganizes and dividends are addressed.

United Press Hoboken N. J U. S. Steel Company Tenessee Coal and Iron Company W. Ellis Corey E. H. Gary

Henry Chadwick Dies in Brooklyn After Brief Illness

Henry Chadwick known as the father of American baseball died at his Brooklyn home this afternoon following a brief illness with pneumonia.

New York Henry Chadwick Brooklyn

Machinery to replace the human heart and life support

Washington reports on Professor George Poe's artificial respirator or brass heart. Experiments at Norfolk Va show the device can restart breathing after poisoning and anesthesia, and restore sobriety after alcohol fumes. A child saved from infant asphyxia and tests on animals highlight its potential in drowning and gas asphyxia cases.

Washington George Poe Lttle I T Norfolk Poe

Missing Girl Elsie Stang Believed Dead in River

Police fear Elsie Stang 20, of 202 Montgomery Ave Seventh Ward, may have taken her own life. A note to her mother and references to a man named Hench preceded her disappearance from home last Thursday. Her family and police search continue as no trace of her body is found.

Elsie Stang Gilmore Fred Stang Montgomery Avenue Seventh Ward New Castle Elsie Stang Ashland Avenue A. B. Hench Hench

District Attorney Takes Two Week Health Vacation

District Attorney Young departs this evening for Mt. Clemens Michigan to rest and recover for two weeks due to fatigue from a strenuous year of work.

Young Mt. Clemens, Mich

Miss Ethel McMurtrey Hosts Orchesta Club Gathering

Miss Ethel McMurtrey of Crawford Avenue will entertain the Orchestra Club on Tuesday evening, providing music and hospitality for the group.

Ethel McMurtrey Crawford Avenue Orchestra Club

Evans Departs New Castle Team After Managerial Release

G Evans was released from the New Castle team on Monday morning by manager Porter. Evans was a member of the squad prior to the departure.

G. Evans New Castle Porter Evans

Eyes of Union Labor Turned on Washington

New York reports union labor watching Congress as it adjourns. Under Samuel Gompers leaders push to pass Sherman anti trust amendments excluding unions, Pearce bill on injunctions, employers liability act, and an eight hour day for government work. Unions threaten political defeat for noncompliant representatives and senators.

United Press New York Washington Congress Supreme Court of the United States Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Gompers

Knights Templar Attend Services at First Christian Church

Lawrence commandery No. 62 Knights Templar attended special Sunday evening services at the First Christian church. Members dressed in uniform sat in reserved center seats while other Masons joined. Pastor C. O. Brooks preached an excellent sermon on He is Risen with special choir music.

W. L. Pander Breaks Ground for Blaine Street Residence

W L Pander broke ground this morning for a new eight room frame residence on Blaine street. The home will include all modern improvements and reflect contemporary design.

W. L. Pander Blaine Street

Death Notices and Obituaries Fragment

Death records list Fred Wallace in Alliance and Mrs Harry Johnson Pros pect aged 39. Infant McCormick of 27 County Line street. Mrs C S White 64 Portersville. Mrs O F Miles 41 Warren. Mrs John M Pontius 56 East Brook.

Fred Wallace Alliance Harry Johnson Prospect McCormick County Line Street C. S. White Portersville O. F. Miles Warren John M. Pontius Eastbrook

Calaute Prays to Devil for Freedom in Jail Cell

Joe Calaute in jail for the murder of Squire William Duff acted crazed Saturday evening tearing clothing and pressing bars while praying to the devil for keys. He denies killing Duff and claims Dominick Savnato did it. doctors find no medical issue beyond ill temper.

Joe Calaute Squire William Duff Sheriff Waddington John Williams Calaute Lke Calante Waddington Dr. Norris Rocco Rocco Cquire Duff Duff Dominick Savnato Savnato Saiato

Weston’s Record to Be Equaled If It’s Possible

Arsene Beaudin left Portland post office just after midnight to retrace Edward Payson Weston’s journey toward Chicago. He aims to cover the distance in 23 or 24 days and hopes to reach Newburyport before nightfall. Beaudin, from North Adams, is five feet four inches tall with a short stride and is accompanied by William Sorre for overnight arrangements.

United Press Portland Edward Payson Weston Arsene Beaudin Chicago Beaudin Weston Newburyport North Adams Mass William Sorre

Citizens Protest Street Lighting Contract in Youngstown

Citizens rally against a proposed renewal of the street lighting contract with Consolidated Gas and Electric, claiming the figures are too high. Marty Higgins, council president, posted notices urging residents to attend a city hall meeting to oppose a star chamber session where the lighting bill would be passed.

Youngstown Consolidated Gas and Electric Company Star Chamber Marty Higgins City Hall

Col Jackson to Address Brotherhood on Two Months in Spain

Col Oscar L. Jackson will address the Brotherhood of the Central Presbyterian church Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. His talk covers Two Months in Spain and Along the Mediterranean, highlighting his extensive European travels. Special music will accompany the program.

Oscar L. Jackson Brotherhood of the ‘Central Presbyterian Church Spain Mediterranean Col. Jackson Europe

Wall Street prepares for tough fight over Albany investigation

Wall Street operatives mobilize to block bills for official inquiry into financial practices in Albany. Agents organized in the capital, with others en route, as governors push to curb unlisted securities and curb market abuses.

United Press New York Wall Street Ebany Bears Bulls General Assembly Hughes Albany Stock Exchange Exchange Comstock Amalgamated Copper American Sugar Refining

Daughters of the American Revolution Meet in Washington

Delegates convene the seventeenth annual congress as 1 500 Easter bonnets create a rainbow display. Elections for ten vice presidents general and state regents loom, while a bond plan of 100000 to 200000 for Continental Hall faces mixed views.

Washington Donald McLean Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution Continental Hall

Father Takes Son's Wedding Gift Back

Mike Crea son John Creatore of Hillsville. furniture given as a wedding gift torn back by father. John Incensed charges larceny by bailee against his father. Alderman Mayre to hear details later this week as bail posted for hearing.

Mike Creatore John Creatore Hillsville John Alderman Mayre Mike

Banker Will Foltz Improves After Illness in New York

Will Foltz of Grant Street the well known New Castle banker who has been ill for many weeks in a New York hospital with complications from typhoid fever is showing signs of improvement. It will be some time yet before he can return home.

Will Foltz Grant Street New Castle New York

Teachers Meet Tonight at Reform Presbyterian Church

The regular monthly gathering of the Teachers' association of Reform ed Presbyterian church is set for Monday at 7 30 p m O Co Orr leads the session and presides over the meeting.

Teachers’ Association of the Reformed Presbyterian Church O. Co. Orr

Frances Willard W C T WU meeting Tuesday evening

The Frances Willard W C T WU will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Garbrich's residence 23 Johnston avenue.

Frances Willard W. C. T. WU R. T. Garbrich Johnston l Avenue

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Western Pennsylvania Shenango Presby Steu Nenberg Jury Sultan of U. S U.S. Steel CO Chadwick Mr. Human Heart Mother Father Josie Lena Pop Evans Released Knights Templar The Satanic Sheriff Col. C. L. Jackson
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