Eastbrook Wreck Inquest Finds Dispatcher Fault
Coroner's jury continues inquest into the July 19 wreck on the New Castle branch of the Pennsylvania lines. Testimony pinpoints dispatchers and telegraph operators with conflicting orders, with the jury finding negligence in the dispatch office and at Mahoningtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Murphy
New Castle
Pennsylvania
Emer Heston
Mahoningtown
Porter
Offutt
Thomas M. Woodford
Grahams
Iengineer Murphy
Isaac Barnhart
Woodford
Starnhart
Iti
Milton Clark
Mercer
Moravia Street
Murphy
Clark
John Stevenson
Union Township
Pennsylvania Lines
Stevenson
Peter S. Rhodes
C. O. Foster
Foster
EB. C. Porter
Id. Brown
Foreman
Will Hill
James Verner
John Haley
Harry Watson
Fred Grace
Eastbrook
Seventh Ward
Emor E. Heston
Wilfred McGrew
Fred A. Brenner
C. ©. Foster
Heston
Grahams Siding
McGrew
Regu
Dispatcner
Brenner
Kastbrook
Eastbrook Bridge
Grahame
Operator Foster
James H. Brown
J. Lee McFate
Toysay
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Money Taken From The Bridgeroom
Mike Kim is accused of presence at a July 7 wedding of two foreigners in the Fifth ward and of stealing two $100 deposit notes from the bridegroom’s coat pocket. Alderman Cubbison ordered a hearing for Wednesday morning as police search for the missing notes continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Kim
Cubbison
John Komac
Komack
Kim
Pasters
Eberle
Mee ks Doctors at Hoyt Block Offer Free Consultation
Osteopathic physicians Dr. G. P. Mee ks and Nellie H. Meeks graduate of the American School of Osteopathy under founder Dr. A T Still of Kirksville MO. They treat chronic diseases and deformities with a free consultation and examination. Office is on the second floor Hoyt block, Citizens phone 567 B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osteopathic Physicians
American School of Osteopathy
Science
A. T. Still
Kirksville, MO
Hoyt
Citizens
Lawrence County Harvest Home Picnic Pioneered at Aliquippa
Lawrence counties first harvest home picnic drew about 20000 people from New Castle Ellwood Wampum and along the Pittsburg line. Frank G Blackford and H W Grigsby organized the outing with posters tickets and a dancing pavilion. The event showcased extensive advertising and big crowds despite initial passenger demand concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Pittsburg & Lake Erie Company
Aliquippa
Frank G. Blackford
New Castle
Pittsburg
Union Depot
Ellwood
Wampum
Great Smoky City
Blackford and
Grigsby
P. T. Barnum
Blackford
Yooney
Edinboro Normal Opens Fall Session at Fine Science Depart
Edinboro Normal School advertises a well equipped science department as fall session begins September 2 under principal John T. Bigler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinboro Normal School
Yit
John T. Bigler
Prin
Lightning Strikes North Sewickley House Damaging Douthitt Home
The Douthitt house in North Sewickley township Beaver county near Ellwood City was struck by lightning Monday. The north chimney tore apart and upstairs and downstairs mantels, a large mirror, windows and many dishes were shattered. R J Douthitt and his daughter May were shocked but survived. Mrs Douthitt remained nervous and unconscious briefly. The Warnock brothers arrived later to assist finding no fire due to a strong sulfur smell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Douthitt
North Sewickley Township
Beaver County
Ellwood City
New Brighton News
Mr. Douthitt
Mrs. Douthitt
Warnock
Douthitt
Death by own action ends life of William Scheidemantle
In Hazel Dell near Ellwood a man named William F Scheidemantle was found dead with a revolver beside him in a woods. Coroner Porter ruled death by own action citing a self inflected bullet wound and stated no inquest would be needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Dell
William F. Scheidemantle
Scheildemantle
Ellwood
Buchanan & Uber
Porter
Scheidemantic
Tllweed
Ifa
Locust Grove Cemetery
E. C. Porter
J. Lee McFate
John Scheidemantle
McFate
Keller
Stains
Justice Douds
Squire Douds
Moon
Haswell
John Scheidemannie
Wm. Scheidemantle
Ella Davis
Sheep Killings Cost County Farmers Big Damages
Farmers report numerous sheep losses and injuries from dog attacks. Claims filed with the county commissioners list totals for each farmer, with sums ranging from several dollars to over seventy dollars for killed and wounded sheep. Names and townships include Edie Washington Plaingrove Shaw Slipperyrock Hennon Neshannock Kyle Young Cover and Jackson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hn. A. Edie
Washington Township
Mark Campbell
Plaingrove Township
James A. McGee
W. F. Hennon
Neshannock Township
A. M. Kegavice
John M. Kyle
North Beaver Township
N. Myers Young
Slipperyrock
RB. W. Cover
Mahoning Township
Smallpox Stampede Ends as Quarantine Is Raised
Smallpox in the city is stamped out after a strict quarantine that prevented spread. Eight cases under quarantine and several unreported suspects are now well. No deaths in forty cases over a year and a half. Vaccination reduced severity. antiseptic baths and formaldehyde fumigation completed after each patient visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Curry
Fulton Street
Permanent Decree Enjoins Miners' Bands in Armstrong County
Judge Wallace’s injunction against the Black Diamond and other miners bands in New Castle was made permanent by the Kittanning court. Defendants, including UMW Vice President Bellingham, were ordered to pay costs. One band returned, but the ruling halted tonight’s planned performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Armstrong County
Leesburg
Black Diamond
New Castle
Kittanning
Bellingham
United Mine Workers
Farm for Sale Near New Castle with Improvements
First class 111 acre farm five miles from New Castle offers a good house and barn with various improvements. Free delivery and abundant water. For details contact A. F. or J. H. Cameron, R. No. 4, New Castle, Pa. y1513.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
A. F
J. H. Cameron
R. No
Slippery Rock Normal selects Purdy as assistant science teacher
The trustees of the State Normal school at Slippery Rock elect Prof. W. C. Purdy a Bucknell graduate as assistant science teacher. They also approve a new laundry and electric light plant costing $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal School
Slippery Rock
W. C C. Purdy
Bucknell University
Death of Frank Novek from Red Jacket furnace burns
Frank Novek died Monday evening from burn injuries suffered at the Red Jacket furnace. He and Patrick Cunningham were hurt. both were hospitalized. Novek, a resident of 615 Selota Street, leaves a wife and one child. Funeral Wednesday at 8:30 from St. Joseph's Church. Coaches from McGonigle's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Novek
Red Jacket
Furance
Patrick Cunningham
Novek
McGonigle
Selota Street
St. Joseph’s Church
McGonigle’s
Three men waived hearing in Pulaski robbery case
Frank Taylor John Micklay and John Scott were bound over to the September term after waiving a hearing before Alderman Williams. Bail set at 1000 dollars each they were jailed awaiting court. The Porter store theft valued at about 33 dollars and the Adams store burglary exceed that amount with broader crimes suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Taylor
John Micklay
John Scott
N. M. Porter
Pulaski
Alderman Williams
Porter
Adams
Taylor
Scott
Colered
Aliquippa
Italians quarrel at dam leads to arrest warrant issued
Louis Trotto swore out a warrant for Mike and Ralph Souley after a clash at the new dam. Con stable Samuel Parker and Police Captain Moon arrested the men and brought them before Squire J. J. Kelly. The Souleys were fined and bonded $200 each to keep the peace. None spoke English. a New Castle court interpreter assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Dam
Louis Trotto
Mike
Ralph Souley
Samuel Parker
Captain Moon
J. J. Kelly
Souleys
New Castle Court
Kilwood
New Castle Directory Shows Rapid City Growth
The New Castle city directory 1902 from Birch Directory Co. lists 814 residents in the city. Bowman says population figures suggest 8,628 to 37,831 under different multipliers, up from 29,000 in 1900, with the directory expanding to 584 pages and including officials and street-by-street resident lists. William Curry visited William Collins in Lowellville over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Birch Direcory Company
Akron
D. W. Bowman
Birch Company
Oxfords at Colonials Price List Highlight
Oxfords for women and men priced from 1.25 to 3.50 with various discounts. Styles include patent leather and kid editions across women girls boys and youths. Mens and women's pairs shown at reduced rates from original tags.
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Drs. G. P. and
Nellie H. Meeks
Lawrence
Ness
R. B. Jackson
CIY
William Curry
William Collins
Lowellville
Crouch & Marquis Company
East
Washington St
Oxfords
Grouch & Marquis
Cea
East Washington St
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