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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1909

Page

1

Council Denies Barteaux as New Castle Street Commissioner

In New Castle the select council rejected Judson E. Barteaux for street commissioner for the coming year. Four of six members voted against his re appointment, citing that he ignored orders from the street committee. The mayor may refuse to name a substitute.

Judson E. Barteaux Select Council City of New Castle Messrs. Cukerbraum Gibbon McKee Wilson Barteaux Susk. Tion Baux CouncilmacKee M.cKee Street Department Street Committee Newell

Street Commissioner Barteaux Battles Council Over Reappointment

The city council in New Castle clashed over renewing street commissioner Barteaux. Four councilmen opposed the reappointment citing a missing bookkeeping record, while McCready Newell and others supported his renomination. Barteaux will serve until a successor is appointed, per City Solicitor Gardner. Continued on Page Six.

Wilson Cukerbraum Gibbon Fifth Ward Messrs McCready Newell Barteaux McKee Gardner Bea

Cruelty Alleged in Divorce Case for Howard Marriage

Mrs. Elsie May Howard files for divorce from William James Howard on cruelty and barbarous treatment. They married January 2, 1904, and lived together until November 19, 1908. She also cites vile language used by him toward her.

Elsie May Howard William James Howard

Hillsville Man Discharged After Disorderly Conduct Charge

Joseph Gillespie of Hillsville was arrested Monday on an information before Alderman Green for disorderly conduct. He pleaded guilty, paid costs, and was discharged.

Joseph Gillespie Hillsville Alderman Green Hena

Elmer Carr Murderer Case Moves Through Dayton Courts

Dayton records show Elmer Carr charged in connection with the murder case involving local girl victims. Proceedings detail the alleged acts and pending trial status as the community awaits verdict.

Woman in Case Alleges Death Threats by Carr in Dayton Murders

The state fire marshal and Dayton police clash over Elmer Carr, arson suspect. Middlestetter testifies Carr terrorized her, wore disguises, and claimed the Fulhart and Forschner murders in Dayton. Rodgers says Carr pressured her to stay silent before his arrest.

United Press Columbus State Fire Marshals’ Department Dayton Elmer Carr W. D. Rodgers Carrie Middlestetter Carr Rodgers Marechal Rodgers Middlestetter Lizzie Fulhart Mrs. Middlestetter Pfulhart

Dancing pavilion at Idora Park to open May 3

If weather permits, the Idora Park dancing pavilion in Youngstown will open on May 3 with an outdoor season kickoff. Community events and calendar details are expected to follow as announced by park officials.

Idora Park Youngstown

Grounds chase as New Castle youth flock to baseball

Ball fields are in high demand in New Castle as clubs form across ages from 10 to 50. Groups seek half‑time access to scarce suitable land while many lots sit idle, perfect for potato patches, as organized play outpaces gardening interests this spring.

New Castle Garden Lake

Van Horn Must Honor Garbage Contract Or Forfeit Bond

Van Horn faces a $500 forfeiture if he does not sign the garbage collection contract for New Castle by May 1. Council members push for enforcement or risk awarding the job to another bidder. Attorney Aiken argues exclusivity was not guaranteed and urges a remedy while advising disposal alternatives. Continued on Page Three.

van Horn G. H. van Horn New Castle Councils Fisher Sanitary Committee Robert K. Aiken Aiken Genkinger Genkingi Mr. McCann

Ten City Teachers Receive Recommendations for Certificates

Ten city teachers, Nellie Hart Mary Hennon Grace Mullian Edna E Bradford Oliver S Johnston Elizabeth E McLean Roberta Martin Halida Petterson Bessie Gailey Katherine Edie, were granted recommendations for permanent certificates by the board of school controllers. They will take the permanent certificate examination Saturday as the new school code may require five more branches.

Board of School Controllers Nellie Hart Mary Hennon Grace Mullian Edna E. Bradford Oliver S. Johnston Elizabeth E. McLean Roberta Martin Halida Petterson Bessie Gailey Katherine Edie

Western Allegheny Begins Work on Kaylor to Reidsburg Line

Western Allegheny has started preliminary work on a new line from Kaylor Pennsylvania to Reidsburg to connect with the Franklin and Clearfield line of the New York Central. Grading will be done by Western Allegheny crews with track laying contracts later. Surveys and much right of way are complete or optioned. Rumors link the line with Baltimore and Ohio New Castle division or New York Central for long term traffic.

Western Allegheny Kaylor Reidsburg Franklin & Clearfield New York Central Pittsburg Post Western Allegheny Forces Pittsburg Bessemer & Lake Erie New Castle Baltimore & Ohio

Coopers Lose Motion for New Trial in Supreme Court

The Coopers lose their bid for a new trial as the Supreme Court denies the appeal. Proceedings set to proceed under existing verdict and court orders.

Coopers

Coop ers appeal after Carmack murder verdict ruling

Judge Hart overruled a new trial motion for Colonel Duncan Cooper and his son Robin Cooper in the Carmack murder case. Both men remain sentenced to 20 years and have filed an appeal to the state supreme court while planning an extended trip.

United Press Nashville Tenn Hart Duncan Cooper Robin Cooper Senator Carmack Coopers Supreme Court Judge Hart Duncan B. Cooper Anderson

Brandenburg Refuses to Discuss Cleveland Letter

Branden Brandenburg, jailed on larceny charges tied to a forged Cleveland letter denouncing Bryan, declined to discuss an insinuation that Frank Hitchcock funded his defense. He plans to prove innocence with letters from C F Hastings and exchanges between Norman Mack and Frank C Lewis. New York officials expected Thursday to pursue extradition.

United Press San Francisco Broughton Brandenburg Cleveland Bryan Frank Hitchcock Republican National Committee C. F. Hastings Norman E. Mack Democratic National Committee Frank C. Lewis Cincinnati New York Brandenburg

Roosevelt shoots couple of bucks in East Africa

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and his son Kermit recover from illness in Nairobi and begin big hunting plans. Roosevelt scores two small game bucks and enjoys lions roaring at night while Loring and Heller show signs of strain from travel and climate. Plan is to acclimate before full hunting begins in a day or two as weather improves.

Warrington Dawson United Press Nairobi British East Africa Theodore Roosevelt Kermit Astir Loring Heller

Tax delinquents face levy on household goods in city

Fourteen levies on household goods were imposed yesterday by City Treasurer C. C. Duff for unpaid city and school taxes. If the parties do not settle at once, their goods will be sold. Duff continues a campaign against tax delinquents and is determined that all arrears be paid.

C. C. Duff

Trespass suit filed against Baltimore & Ohio Railroad

Michael Pyle has filed a trespass action against the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad over land alleged to have been taken. The statement of claim has not yet been recorded.

Michael Pyle Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company

Sheriff Seizes Personal Property in Auction Notice

Sheriff Waddington has seized personal property of John Glasser at 29 West Long Avenue. The item will be sold under the hammer on Tuesday May 4 to satisfy an execution for 100 dollars issued by Attorney Walter S Reynolds.

Waddington John Glasser West Long Avenue Walter S. Reynolds

Women’s Christian Temperance Union Convention at Volant

Many local people will attend the Lawrence county W C T U convention at Volant on Thursday April 29. Those from the city will depart by the 9 20 train and Volant W C T U will serve luncheon to visitors.

Lawrence County Volant

Jury in Hains murder trial completed in Flushing

The jury in Captain Peter Hains murder case was completed at 2 15 this afternoon in Flushing. Jacob Knecke a 29 year old cutter was chosen as the twelfth juror.

Flushing L. L Peter Hains William R. Annis Jacob Knecke Cutter

Attell Injures Hand. Might Sit Out Six Months

Abe Attell hurt his right hand in a bout with Biz Mackey in Columbus Ohio. Doctors say the knuckle cracked in the third round mirrors a prior hand injury from a fight with Jabez White of England. Attell won the bout by keeping Mackey off with his left until the towel was thrown in during the eighth round.

Columbus Abe Attell Attell Mackey

Fights Postponed After Electric Wires Cut

In Memphis on April 27, the Lucy Peppers with Tommy Garry and Donnie Goodman with Frankie White were postponed when electric wires were cut just before showtime at the Phoenix club open air arena. Return checks were issued to over 2,000 fans and the bouts were rescheduled for tonight. the culprit is unknown.

Memphis Tenn Lucy Peppers Tommy Garry Donnie Goodman Frankie White Phoenix Club

Death Records for multiple individuals listed with ages and addresses

William Wesley Cubbison age 63 of 57 North Mercer Street. Ralph R. Patton age 60 of 91 Croton Avenue. Dorothy Burgess of Rochester New York. Mrs Charlies W Ramsey age 50 of Kansas City Missouri. James Appleton age 66 of 326 West Grant Street.

William Wesley Cubbison North Mercer Street Ralph R. Patton Croton Avenue Dorothy Burgess Rochester N. Y Charlies W. Ramsey Kansas City James Appleton West Grant Street

Pooler Improves After Appendi citis Operation

Max A. Pooler superintendent of the lighting department for the Mahoning and Shenango Valley Railway and Light company is improving after an appendectomy at Shenango Valley hospital. The item notes his recovery from surgery.

Max A. Pooler Mahoning and Shenango Valley Railway & Light Company Shenango Valley Hospital Mr. Pooler

William W. Cubbison Dies After Illness in New Castle

William Wesley Cubbison a son of New Castle pioneers and lifelong resident died early Tuesday morning April 27 at 8:40 following about two weeks illness. He became critically ill Monday as pneumonia followed initial lung congestion and died at the family home 57.

William Wesley Cubbison New Castle North Mercer Street Cubbison

Cubbison, Noted New Castle Man, Dies After Long Illness

W. W. Cubbison, longtime druggist and public servant in New Castle, died after a lengthy battle with pleural pneumonia. Born November 29, 1846, he led in business, served as alderman, fire chief, and a Mason for 38 years, leaving a widow Emily Clifford Cubbison and three children. Funeral at his home and Greenwood cemetery interment.

W. W. Cubbison Pumpkintown East New Castle Archibald and Angeline Cubbison Vigilants Emily C. Clifford Trinity Church Cubbison Trinity Episcopal Church Lodge of the Craft Emily Clifford Cubbison Clifford Milton Cubbison South Bend Ind Alice W Margaret A William A. Cubbison

Former Mahoning Sheriff Narrowly Escapes Car Crash

Fr. L. DeNormandie once Mahoning County sheriff escaped injury when his auto collided with a carriage and veered into a ditch. No one was seriously hurt in the mishap reported yesterday.

Fr. L. DeNormandie Mahoning County

New Othman Leader Crowned as 29th Victor of Conquest

The article notes NATO'S ASSEMBLY AND RELIGIOUS EDICT ended his reign and names a new head of the Othman as the 29th descendant of the Victor of Constantinople.

NATO Victor Constantinople

Law of Succession Guides New Sultan Despite Weak Qualities

Report states the new sultan is deemed a man of weak qualities but will be checked by counselors to prevent harm. The advisory council is expected to curb any overreach while maintaining royal authority.

Constantinople Abdul Yusseff Izzedin Othman Yussef Rechad Yildiz Sheik-Ul-Islam

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Jud Barteaux W. E. McKee Lusk Ohio Fire Marshal Allegheny Tennessee The Preme Court Cooper Carmack Roosevelt Trspass W. C. T. U. Convention Hains Jury M. A. Pooler Brooklyn Eagle Abdul Hamin Mehemmed Rechad National Assembly Sheik-Ali-Islam Abdul Hamid Mhemmed Abedad Effendi Saba-Ed-Din Seraglio
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