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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1908

Page

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Japanese Training Cruiser Matsushima Sinks After Explosion

Tokyo reports 159 drownings and 141 saved after a stock magazine explosion aboard the Matsushima off the Pescadores Islands. Cadets numbered 300 with 58 among the 141 survivors. officers largely lost, including expects of Prince Oyama and Baron Chinda.

London Tokio Matsushima Oiecers Makang Pescadores Islands Moshiamtsu Admiralty Hashidate Itsukkushima Admiral Moshiamtsu Pescardores Islands Matshushima Hashikate Lisukkushima Yashiro Mamo Yoshinoto Prince Oyama Baron Chinda the Yalu

Royal marriage in Russia lacks joy as prince wed

Vienna reports Prince William, Gustav’s son, to wed Grand Duchess Marie Pavlovna at Tsarskoe-Selo in a grand ceremony. The groom’s heart, however, remains with Rosa Gruneberg, a Swedish singer, whom he loves and who still acts in Stockholm. The union is largely a state affair despite the couple’s private history.

United Press Vienna Gustav Prince William Marie Pavlovna Tsarskoe-Selo Rosa Gruneberg William Rosa Europe Stockholm

Death Notices of Several Residents Across Ohio Towns

The list records obituaries for Eliza Hughes aged 82 of East Youngstown Mary McKinney Scott of Sewickley Henry Leslie 73 of 478 Moore Avenue Rose Point and Rev James N Swan 83 of East Liverpool. The notices provide ages and locations for each deceased person.

Eliza Hughes East Youngstown Charles Stewart Rose Point Henry Leslie Moore Avenue Mary McKinney Scott Sewickley James N. Swan East Liverpool

New Evidence Reopens Serge Case Amid Reprieve Push

Rev Father De Mito returns from Harrisburg with letters and a petition to Governor Stuart and the Italian ambassador to seek a reprieve for Rosario Serge. Attorneys Emery and Cunningham obtain new quarry foreman testimony contradicting prior evidence and urge action before Monday.

Father de Mito Harrisburg Pittsburg Father DeMito Rosario Serge Tony Cant Stuart New Castle Washington, D. C Serge DeMito Conti S. P. Emery J. W. Cunningham Hillsville

Mrs. W. E. Corey Plans Own Playhouse

Mrs. William Corey formerly Mabelle Gilman announces a non profit style playhouse in New York to aid young singers and struggling composers. She will hire top talent and host three nights for friends managers critics and charity with a fall return to select a venue.

United Press New York Europe William Corey Mabelle Gilman

New Castle Mail Carriers Plan Regional Meeting

New Castle mail carriers will attend a meeting in Warren Sunday with carriers from Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio to discuss union matters and routes.

New Castle Warren Pennsylvania Ohio

W C T U Semi annual convention opens in Ellwood City

The Lawrence County Woman's Christian Temperance Union began its semi annual convention Thursday at the Ellwood City Methodist Episcopal church with large attendance. Thirty five New Castle members traveled by train. 100 new members were added since the fall meeting. The day included devotions, an address of welcome, round table discussions, and a noon prayer service.

Lawrence County Woman's Christian Temperance Union Methodist Episcopal Church Ellwood City New Castle Ellwood Union R. W. Skinner Edenburg J. S. Martin Mary Matheny Skinner Frances Felton Mina Organ Croton Union Cramer West Side Union Charles

Burns Tells Paris Fury Over Boxing Craze

Willie Lewis, writing from Paris, notes a rising fury over boxing clubs and promoter conflicts. He praises Tommy Burns as a terrific puncher with a 74% inch reach, predicting Burns will beat Johnson and likening him to a compact, long reach fighter.

Lewis Paris Tommy Burns Jewey Smith Johnson Burns Terry McGovern Terry Fizsimmons

Dog and Pig Fuss May Be Settled

Frank Mescal and Joe Boren agreed to arbitrate their dispute over the death of Joe Boren’s brood sow, which he alleged was killed by Mescal’s dog in the garden of the Cunningham farm. The hearing before Alderman Mayne resulted in an agreed settlement.

Frank Mescal Joe Boren Joe Frank Mayne Cunningham Farm

Divorce suit cites cruelty by husband John M. Walker

Katherine R. Walker files for divorce from John M. Walker alleging cruel and barbarous treatment. They married in September 1890 and lived together until July 1907 when she left due to his cruelty.

Katherine R. Walker John M. Walker

Summer Theatre Seating Changes at Cascade Park

Park management undertakes extensive seating repairs at Cascade park summer theatre. Free step seats near the pavilion are removed and replaced with more comfortable benches, while other seating remains in place as in former years.

Cascade Park

Local Names Listed in New Castle Notices

Albert C Smyder Carrie C Maxwell Joe Czopar Anna Rajitar New Castle appears in a local listing. The terse entry notes residents or parties connected to New Castle with no further details provided.

Albert C. Smyder Carrie C. Maxwell Joe Czopar New Castle Anna Rajitar

Changes in City School Course Structures Considered

The school board weighs changing ward school nine year pacing to match the high school for eight years and shifting high school to afternoon sessions to keep pupils from street activity. New and old members discuss potential term changes and patron opinions. Continued on Page Eight.

Board of Education

Divorced Couple to Be Remarried

A marriage license was issued to Fred Sahli and Lot tie Sahli of Harmony Butler county. The couple, previously married, attempted remarriage after a divorce caused by incompatibility. They leave the courthouse hopeful to avoid past problems and sail into smoother seas.

Fred Sahli Lottie Sahli Harmony Butler County Cupid

Roosevelt Can't Escape Presidency

Washington April 30. Citizens urge Roosevelt to run again and succeed himself, sending hundreds of letters daily. Supporters claim reforms depend on his leadership, while the president points to his two firm declarations on the matter.

United Press Washington Roosevelt

Necks Manager Por ter Delivers Player Cuts

Thursday afternoon the Necks manager Por ter released six players Kelley left fielder McCall pitcher Huey first base Milbert second base Reitzer catcher Harris pitcher and Devers from the club in a round of pink slips.

Porter the 'Necks Kelley McCall Huey Milbert Reitzer Harris Devers

Hittenberger accused of embezzling funds at Lawrence Savings

Joseph Hittenberger former manager of the foreign department of Lawrence Savings and Trust faces embezzlement charges totaling 385 dollars. County Detective Logan arrested him after a staged display of insanity at his brother’s West Grant Street home. He pleaded not guilty, was jailed on 1000 dollar bail, and a hearing was set with Alderman Morrison.

West Grant Street Joseph Hittenberger Foreign Department The Lawrence Savings and Trust Company Creighton G. Logan Trust Company Hittenberger Morrison E. E. McGill Logan South Jefferson Street Grant Street Youngstown Road Joseph Hittenburger McGill Illinois Surety Company Pittsburg

Heflin settles with McCreary for 2500 dollars

Representative Heflin of Alabama pays not less than 2500 dollars to horseman Thomas McCreary after injuring him in a Washington street car shooting incident. McCreary, near death from tetanus and lockjaw, receives medical and hospital expenses. settlement declared voluntary by McCreary’s counsel.

United Press Washington Heflin Alabama Thomas MecCreary New York McCreary

Italians Held in Pay Wagon Robbery Nabbed on Train

Two Italian suspects named Louis Leporte and Gaetano Deverchi were arrested on a Norfolk and Western train near Radford Virginia after the Gary West Virginia pay wagon robbery. Detectives say the men carried large sums of currency and are tied to about $12,000 taken from the wagon. They claim origins in New Orleans and will be turned over to Gary authorities.

United Press Radford United States Coal and Coke Company Gary W. Va Norfolk and Western Louis Leporte Gaetano Deverchi New Orleans

Baseball Opening at Cascade Park Postponed to Saturday

New Castle baseball club directors postponed the Cascade Park opening from Friday to Saturday due to heavy snowfall. Youngstown will be the attraction, with parade and festivities moved to Saturday afternoon. Officials hope better weather will allow grounds to be ready for baseball by then.

New Castle Baseball Club Youngstown

Auto Struck Wagon On North Mill Street

An automobile driven by Ed Hileman struck John B. Berger’s delivery wagon on North Mill Street at noon today. The wagon remained undamaged but the horse sustained a deep cut on the leg.

Ed Hileman John B. Berger North Mill Street

Freezing Weather Threatens Fruit Across Regions

A light frost may kill fruit as a cloudy pattern continues through the night and thawing weather looms. Snow blankets New Castle and several states with depths up to six inches, damaging fruit trees and delaying work from Columbus to Pittsburgh while nurseries report injured crops and hopes depend on warmer days.

New Castle John Wright Columbus Ohio Lexington Madison Ind Erie Youngstown Cleveland Pittsburg

Dispute Over Alley Boundaries At Epworth Church

Trustees of Epworth M. E. church and Harry Kline clash over the alley south of Epworth church after Kline bought adjacent land from David Pearson. Excavation halted by church threats of an injunction while lawyers review old records. both sides claim title, expect settlement without litigation.

Epworth ST Epworth M. E. Church Harry Kline Epworth Church Kline David Pearson Pearson Street Cline Pearson Mr. Kline Mr . Kline

Reduction in tax for coal company approved by judge

In Harrisburg on April 30 Judge Kunke ordered a reduction of $104,000 in the tax assessed against the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company in Dauphin County.

United Press Harrisburg, Pa Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company Dauphin Kunke

Also Mentioned on This Page

W.E. Corey W.C.T.U Willie Lewis Iin Robert Edgar Trollers Lawrence Savings & Trust Co Senate McKee John Andy McKee United States Boies Penrose Senator Penrose John B. Brown Penrose Acheson John K. Tener Ernest Acheson Mr. McKee John A. M'Kee New Castle, Pa J. A. Maree N.C Necks North Mill ST Epworth M
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