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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1908

Page

8

Conservatives Win Key Races as Cuba Votes Quiet

United Press reports Cuba's August elections show Conservatives carrying major towns and provinces including Pinar Del Rio and Matanzas. Albert governor of Havana province elected Liberal, while Havana city goes Conservative under Cadenas. Liberals fear Conservative revival tied to 1906 U.S. intervention. No disorder reported.

United Press Havana Cuba Cosns Pinar del Rio Matanzas Zayas Albert Cadenas United States Gomez Taft

Henry Watterson Predicts Victory for Bryan Ticket

Henry Watterson of Kentucky met with Norman Mack chairing the Democratic national committee to plan the campaign under Mack. Watterson, chairman of the press committee, expects Democratic success in the coming campaign. Also noted, Mr and Mrs W G Eckles and family and Mr and Mrs Golder were visitors at Kildoos Sunday.

Henry Watterson Bryan New York Kentucky Norman Mack Democratic National Committee Mack Watterson W. G. Eckles Mrs. Golder City Kildoos

Local residents take summer vacations across the region

A roundup shows New Castle residents traveling far for rest. Names include W. W. Eichbaum at Youngstown New York. D. F. Harlan at Moon River Ontario. Walter Harland at Stoneboro. Mrs. B. F. Butler visiting Geneva, Washington, D. C. and L. Keagy at Mont Alto. James T. Ray and wife at Cambridge Springs. Mrs. D. R. Ballard at Stoneboro. A. D. Mornes at Brooklyn Indiana. Rev Crayton Brooks vacationing in Indiana. William J. Torrington at North Bay Ontario with the Solid Comfort club.

New Castle W. W. Eichbaum North Jefferson Street Youngstown Niagara County N. Y F. Harlan Moon River Ontario Canada Muskoka Lake Walter Harland Lincoln Avenue Stoneboro B. F. Butler Geneva D. C L. Keagy Croton Avenue Mont Alto James T. Ray Wallace Avenue Cambridge Springs D. R. Ballard Oak Street A. D. Mornes East Falls Street Brooklyn Ind Crayton Brooks William J. Torrington North Street Solid Comfort Club North Bay

Mrs Sankey and Miss Rudesill Honored at East Main Dinner

Mrs. Ira D. Sankey of Brooklyn and Miss Devine Rudesill were guests of honor at a 6 o'clock dinner Saturday evening hosted by Mrs. Harry White of East Main Street. Both visitors were in the city, with Miss Rudesill staying as Mrs. White's guest.

Ira D. Sankey Brooklyn N. Y Devine Rudesill Harry White East Main Street Sankey Miss Rudesill

Reeves Family Heads to Stoneboro for Lake House Sojourn

Mr. and Mrs. CC. H. Reeves and their daughter Miss Marion Reeves of Boyles Avenue depart Wednesday for Stoneboro to spend ten days at the Lake House.

CC. H. Reeves Marion Reeves Boyles Avenue Stoneboro Lake House

C T C Club Plans Wednesday Meeting at Pearl Burkhart Home

Members of the C T C club will gather Wednesday evening at Miss Pearl Burkhart's Terrace avenue residence for their next meeting.

C. T. C. Club

Rae Couple Take Two-Week Stay at Conneaut Lake

Mr and Mrs George A Rae of Fulkerson Street travel to Conneaut Lake for a two week stay expecting rest and recreation.

George A. Rae Fulkerson Street Conneaut Lake

Sankey Family Reunion Scheduled at Cascade Park

The Sankey family holds its annual reunion on Thursday August 27 at Cascade Park, inviting relatives to gather for the event.

Sankey Cascade Park

Heirs Excluded From $10,000 Life Insurance Claim

Judge Porter voids two $5,000 life insurance policies for John McGonigle with Pittsburg Life Trust, ruling nonpayment due to misrepresented health. Executors H C MacGonigle and Homer Griffith win partial recovery of $604.25 already paid.

John McGonigle Pittsburg Life & Trust Company Porter H. C. MacGonigle Homer Griffith

Socialist Labor Party Candidate Gillhaus Disappears

Gus Gillhaus, proxy for Martin Preston of the Socialist Labor party, is missing and the party lacks a presidential candidate. Preston is jailed and Gillhaus was to run in his stead with a pardon promise and Preston as Secretary of State. He was last heard from a week ago in Seattle, and party leaders urge information.

United Press New York Gus Gillhaus Socialist Labor Party Gus Martin H. Preston Socialist Laborites Preston Gillhaus Seattle Wash Daniel Deleon Poobah Party White House

Workmen's Fight Ends at Alderman's

Jacob Bornstein files assault and battery information against Albert Bates alleging Bates struck with a bar of iron in the Pennsylvania Engineering works shops last week. Bornstein states Bates pursued him with the weapon but dropped it upon seeing a boss. Bates posted bail for the hearing set later this week.

Pennsylvania Engineering Works Jacob Bornstein Albert Bates Bornstein Bates Ceme Bates

No Reduction in Paper Workers Go on Strike

The International Paper plant at Niagara Falls New York is idle today as about 250 paper makers strike to oppose a ten percent wage cut. The walkout is peaceful so far. The Niagara Falls plant supplies newspapers in Chicago Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Miss Aquilla Dodds of Beaver Falls visits R B Dodds of Neshannock Avenue.

Niagara Falls Aquilla Dodds Beaver Falls R. B. Dodds Neshannock Avenue

Bryan Accepts Long Speech as Tactical Margin

From Fairview Nebraska on August 3, William Jennings Bryan appears confident and amused by chatter about a shorter acceptance speech. He defends a proposed bank deposits measure, disputes US Attorney General Bonaparte, and notes that his secretary may have recorded Tammany visitors.

United Press Fairview Lincoln Neb Wm. J. Bryan Taft Bryan United States Judge Fast Bonaparte Bob” Rose Tammany Rose

Taft Accepts Invitation to Banquet in Hot Springs

A Virginia Bar Association committee visiting Hot Springs today invited Taft to its Wednesday banquet. Taft answered that dinner speeches are easy and that he will attend, while noting he may be asked to speak a few remarks.

United Press Hot Springs Virginia Bar Association Taft Meredith Association Mr. Taft

Indomitable Aims For Atlantic Cruiser Record

The Indomitable, carrying the Prince of Wales, departed Quebec July 29 and is reported to reach Cowes tonight with a new Atlantic cruiser record. Records indicate an average speed of 26 knots, with 27 knots achieved on trial.

United Press London Indomitable Quebec Cowes

Police seek elusive Blair after kidnapping girl

Chicago police launched a drag net to capture F. J. Blair who kidnapped Veronica Cassidy, 12, last week and released her after taking her to Cincinnati. Inspector McCann believes Blair doubled back toward Chicago after sending the girl home.

Chicago F. J. Blair Veronica Cassidy Cincinnati McCann Blieves

General strike declared at American Can plant

The strike order was issued Saturday afternoon and says nearly all workers have obeyed. Superintendent Ross reports the plant is now operating satisfactorily and will stay open.

American Can Company Ross

First Ward Property Owners to Hear on Street Opening

First Ward residents are invited to a meeting about opening West Falls Street between Shenango and Elm. The gathering will be at 7 30 p m Thursday at John Britton's home 86 Elm Street.

First Ward West Falls Street Shenango and Elm John Britton Elm Street

Mather Bros Co Clears Out Jewelry at Clearance Sale

Leave Your Breakfast And go direct to Mather Bros Co s clearance sale diamonds watches and jewelry at ridiculously low prices. Mather etna company 113 East.

Mather Bros. Co Mather Etna Company East

Chase After Burglar Ends With Capture on Washington Street

Frank Hockenberry, wanted in Youngstown for a harness shop robbery, was seized by County Detective Logan after a street chase through New Castle. He knocked down two women during the pursuit but was overpowered with a club blow and handcuffed amid a crowd.

Frank Hhockenberry Youngstown Logan Hockenberry New Castle Washington Street Jefferson Jefferson Street

Deaths of the Day Mrs Nancy Burge

Mrs Nancy Burge aged 60 of Enon Valley died Saturday after a long illness with a complication of diseases. The funeral was held this morning from her residence with large attendance. Interment followed at Mount Jackson Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters Mrs Harvey Fullerton of Front Street Sixth Ward and Mrs Harry Miller of Youngstown.

Nancy Burge Enon Valley Mount Jackson Cemetery Harvey Fullerton Front Street Sixth Ward Harry Miller Youngstown

Former resident Sadie Reed Allen dies in Newton Falls Ohio

Mrs Sadie Reed Allen wife of Robert M Allen died this morning at her Newton Falls Ohio home. She was born in New Castle June 15 1847 and married April 6 1882. Surviving sisters are Mrs Susan Jellies Verida Wisconsin and Mrs Eliza Downs Cineka Wisconsin. She was a Park Christian church member until moving to Newton Falls in 1905 and will be buried there.

Sadie Reed Allen Robert M. Allen Newton Falls Ilo William Eliza du Shane Reed New Castle Susan Jellies Verida Wis Eliza Downs Cineka Park Christian Church Burid Ohio

Citywide Spitting Prohibition Enforced by Police

Health official Will McCandless reports completion of a 100 sign display banning spitting on city sidewalls. Violators face a $5 fine or ten days in jail with strict enforcement and no extra warnings beyond signs and newspaper notices.

Health Dmnecer McCandless Police Department

Conference in Pittsburg Tests Democratic Candidates

A. Martin Graham and Mahlon Clark of this city and A H Hopp of Big Beaver township attend a Pittsburg meeting of the Democratic congressional conference for Lawrence Beaver and Washington counties. C H Akens of this city is likely to be nominated for Congress.

A. Martin Graham Mahlon Clark A. H. Hoppengardner Big Beaver Township Pittsburg Lawrence Beaver Washington C. H. Akens Congress

School Board Meets Tonight For Regular Session

A regular meeting of the school board is held this evening to conduct general business. A new proposition concerning a high school site may be submitted for consideration.

Family party visits McConnells Mills yesterday

Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Van Wie with Miss Lula Fink, Earl Haught, Leon Haught and Miss Gertrude Waddington formed a social party to McConnells Mills yesterday.

Abraham van Wie Lula Fink Earl Haught Leon Haught Gertrude Waddington McConnells Mills

Niagara to the Sea booklet by Richelieu Ontario Navigation Co

The illustrated publication details trips from Niagara to 1000 Islands then down the St Lawrence Rapids to Montreal and Saguenay river. Copies available by sending 6 cents postage to H Foster Chaffee A G P A R O N Co Toronto Canada.

Richelieu Ontario Navigation Co Niagara St. Lawrence Rapids Montreal Quebec Saguenay River H. Foster Chaffee Toronto Canada

Marriage Licenses Granted in New Castle

Ben C Crill and Mayme A Rupp obtained a marriage license in New Castle. The notice records the couples’ names and city filing details with the filing unit and date.

Ben C Crill New Castle Mayme A Wnew Castle

Forest fires devastate towns in Canada’s northwest

Canada’s northwest reels as forest fires engulf Fernie and nearby towns from Elk River valley to Sparwood. Refugees flee to hills while railways rush aid and food consignments to the disaster zone. Officials warn coal mines and oil wells may be at risk as flames push toward Montana.

Kootenay Elk Valleys Michel Crows Nest Med.ood Bridge Calgary Alberta Nelson Victoria Vancouver Wilfred Laurier Dominion Ottawa Canadian Northwest San Francisco Kootenay River Crows' Nest Pass Fort Steele Elk River Valley Fernie Elk River Hosmer Coal Creek Olson Sparwood Montana

Street Cars Tied Up By Broken Wagon

A rear axle failure on a Lawrence Transfer wagon halted Cascade Park and Mehonine division cars at Crofton avenue and Mill street this morning. The crash caused a tie-up for over half an hour and disrupted local traction services.

Cascade Park and Mehonine Ew Castle Local Traction Company Lawence Transfer Company Cro Avenue Mill Street

Business Men's Exchange Holds Regular Meeting Tuesday

The Business Men's Exchange convenes its regular meeting Tuesday evening August 4 to discuss ongoing matters and organize upcoming activities within the organization.

Business Men's Exchange

Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Advertises Relief

An old advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a safe headache remedy without opium or narcotics. It claims immediate relief with no after effects, invites purchase from druggists, and offers a money back guarantee for 25 doses at 25 cents. It includes a user testimonial from Dr Bush of Watervliet New York.

Miles Dr. Miles Bush Watervleit N. Y

Attorneys seek court setting of fees for Duff murder defense

In court this morning attorneys J W Cunningham H A Willison and A Martin Graham filed a petition asking the court to fix their fees for defending Dominick Saiata in the Duff murder case. A new law allows payment from the county up to 200 with Judge Porter to set the final amount. Frank O Shields appointed guardian for Beatrice and Jeanette Campbell, daughters of William Campbell. An amendment granted in Shipley Massingham Company v Paisley. Filing period extended for Newell avenue grading. Viewers appointed for a Taylor run bridge in Plaingrove township.

J. W. Cunningham H. A. Willison A. Martin Graham Dominick Saiata Duff Porter Frank O. Shields Beatrice Jeanette Campbell William Campbell Shipley Massingham Company Scott Paisley Newell Avenue R.H. McConahy Alex F. Cameron J. M. Buxton Taylor Run Plaingrove Township

Moving platforms on Brooklyn bridge promise massive streetcar relief

A New York inventor backed by capitalists proposes five concentric moving platforms on the Brooklyn bridge to move up to 174,000 passengers an hour. Outer to inner speeds range 3 to 15 mph with seats for six per inner platform, eliminating motormen conductors and brakemen and reducing operating costs.

New York Brooklyn Bridge Chicago Technical World

On Taking Credit to Yourself for Being Virtuous

David Grayson in August American Magazine presents The Story of Anna a woods child tale. He argues many feel virtuous only because society shields them and tests reveal whether personal resolve exists. He urges readers to examine if right actions stem from inner virtue or social pressure.

David Grayson Anna Woods

Personal visit notes in Slippery Rock camping trip

Mrs. Minnie Marshall and two children of Bridgeport Connecticut visit relatives in this city. Mrs. J. R. Spear of Johnston Avenue and Miss Bird Baker of Sewickley stay a week at Slippery Rock in camp.

Minnie Marshall Bridegport Conn J. R. Spear Johnston Avenue Miss Bird Baker Sewickley Slippery Rock

Dimities and Ginghams Bargains At A Quarter A Yard

Note listing shows B and B genuine Irish dimities at 25c and 15c Madras ginghams priced for shirts dresses or waists. Summer stock advertised as fine quality at surplus prices with prints described as desirable and pretty.

Printed Batistes And Womens Fabric Prices

A short note lists fabric items, noting printed batistes at 6Yec per yard and 12 percent pricing in a women’s wear context.

Greatest of all 1214c Dimities for a Nickel a Yard

Advertisement proclaims Ameri can Dimities at 5 cents a yard. Emphasizes fine pretty goods and a chance of importance for shoppers.

Better Than Ten Letters From Home

If you leave New Castle for days or weeks, follow the Daily News and save. It costs 10c a week and must be arranged at The News office with no agents authorized. Mail subscriptions require advance payment. Rev. Robert Clark of Chicago is here filling Rev. Martin's pulpit at the R. P. church, and he left Monday for Grove City to attend the Bible school.

New Castle Mesii Robert Clark Chicago Martin R. P Grove ‘City

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Gubans Boston Terrier John Quig Highland Avenue Bell Phine North Mill Street J. H. Harris Chestnut Street Larege Court Street C. L. Snyder Long Avenue Euwers Sankey Reunion Tam Blair Frank Hockenberry Conferrees Pittscburg M’connells Millis To the Sea N. Canada Macy Queen Junction Western Allegheny Railroad Company Asbestos Protected Metal Company of Canton Mass Bessemer Western Allegheny East New Castle Queen Junction Land & Improvement Company Subway Madras Ginghams Boggs & Buhl North Side Pittsburgh, PA Bloo
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