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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1908
Page
1
Robbers entered Samuel Winternitz cigar shop, likely via duplicate key, stole about 175 dollars and a 90 dollar diamond ring. A 20 dollar baseball club payment was overlooked. No trace of entry found beyond locked door and dust-free transom. Police investigate two regular keys in circulation.
The Rev. F. J. Eger of St. Joseph's Catholic church returned from the twenty fifth anniversary celebration of Rev. P W Rigler, priest of Pine Creek, Allegheny county. Rigler is well known locally through pulpit exchanges. His entrance to the priesthood occurred Wednesday. his farming parish attended in force, and priests from New York, Cleveland and Pittsburg joined in the observance.
Marcus Feuchtwanger reports a valuable bull dog found dead at the stable on North Mercer street, with police notified for body removal. The cause of death is under investigation to identify the responsible party.
Death notices list Daniel Baitley of Yakima Washington and several infants and elderly individuals. Names include Charles R Moore age 9 on Moore Avenue, George Kyle Marshall age 13 months 13 days on 4 Randolph Street, George Altman age 8 months on Reynolds Road Second Ward, Joseph D Fountain age 69 in Salem, and Ambrose Shields age 59 of Coitsville.
HURLOCK Md Aug 10 The Rev Stephen B Shipman pastor of Washington M E church defends himself against a divorce suit and damages suit claiming the wife of Thomas Carew enticed him into a room and pleaded for love He says Carew later beat him nearly to death and chased him into a cornfield mosquitoes added to torment Sentiment at Shipman church favors the pastor.
Professor Aaron S. Watkins of Ohio, the Prohibition party vice presidential candidate, spoke at a gospel temperance meeting in Franklin on Sunday afternoon and addressed Oil City Sunday evening. He plans to begin the national campaign in the east with a Monday talk at Monarch Park.
James Cotton, a painter, fell from a 28 foot ladder while painting James Robinson’s barn near Edenburg on Saturday. He suffered multiple injuries including broken arms and deep cuts. He was hospitalized in serious condition.
A Q-year-old boy died in a fatal incident reported Sunday in Pennsylvania. Authorities investigated the scene and identified the victim as a local child. No additional details about the cause or assailant were disclosed.
Charles R Moore nine year old son of Harry J Moore of Union township was killed near Coverts station on the Pennsylvania railroad while watching a freight train. The passenger train traveling 60 to 70 mph could not stop in time. The boy died instantly. his body brought to Offutt Northy’s undertaking rooms for burial. The mother, visiting in Johnstown, rushed home upon learning the news and the funeral is set for Tuesday at 3 p m.
Members of the First United Presbyterian church Sunday school plan their annual basket picnic at Robinson's grove on the Sharon line tomorrow. A special car leaves New Castle at 10 30 ahead of the regular service car, with both likely full. The event includes informal games for the younger crowd, a change from Cascade park past outings.
Auckland reports a warm welcome to the American fleet as officers and sailors enjoy shore leave. The Auckland Herald notes the visit signals U S influence in the Pacific, with English speaking nations expected to control the region, echoed by remarks from Premier Ward, Governor Plunkitt, Mayor Myers, and Admiral Mece.
The article proclaims the Wright brothers aeroplane as the world's best asset in flight, highlighting their pioneering craft and achievement. The piece praises the invention and its significance in aviation history.
French aeronautic experts largely concede Wilbur Wright leads Farman and other European experimenters. His Saturday test, described as insignificant by Wright, wins praise as motor reliability and aeroplane handling impress the critics. Wright plans further exhibitions to demonstrate progress toward practical aerial navigation. He notes his machine now gains initial impulse via a track or smooth ground wheel setup.
Margaret Hammond of Holton Street Sixth Ward returned from Sharon where she visited relatives and denied rumors she eloped with Alex Paglia. Her absence sparked worry. she stated she never knew Paglia’s whereabouts and joked about the reports, while her mother urged accountability for spreading false rumors.
Texas legislators and Oklahoma commissioner protest new railroad tariffs filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission. Culberson Pollard and Mayfield accuse 63 railroads of a Gould system rate cartel forcing Texas shippers to pay at least 2.6 million dollars more annually for essentials. The complaint seeks rate cancellation and intervention rights for affected shippers.
The polo outlook is bright with a possible polo rink to be built in Newcastle. At a Youngstown meeting magnates praised conditions and hope players will be secured soon. Eddie Higgins says securing players should be easy as many are eager to return this winter. Sam Marques may lead the Akron polo team with new local backers.
Arrangements are complete for the Fullerton Sharp reunion to be held at Glen Echo near Coverts station next Saturday. The event, among Lawrence county’s largest reunions, is expected to draw a big crowd due to its convenient location near city limits and easy rail access. The Fullerton home is near stop 40 on the Youngstown street car line. Elaborate preparations suggest it will be one of the most enjoyable affairs in years.
Lincoln Neb Aug 10 50 000 people expected for the Democratic notification day crowds in city exceed 50 000 as visitors gather at Bryan home. Mayor Brown says turnout will be the largest in the capital with decorations of national colors and pictures of the candidate. Bryan drafts tariff speech for Des Moines and plans a trusts talk for Indianapolis while welcoming guests led by Congressman Henry D Clayton of Alabama.
J L Braden of 20 Round Street exhibits a double harvest sweet apple from a tree on his father's Princeton area farm. The display highlights local horticulture and family farming heritage.
Police uncover a chained countess locked in an attic with her malnourished child, both tormented for a year. The alleged perpetrator, Count Margatho, is banished by King Manuel and Queen Amelia who cancel a planned visit and order him to avoid the court.
An armed posse with bloodhounds hunts the killers who beat to death two Lawrence constables. Police expect the trail to camps of Sy near the New Hampshire border and link the crime to desperadoes driven from Boston after Jamaica Plain riots.
The News announces a Canadian outing contest awarding 40 in gold to the four candidates with the greatest gains over eight days from the last standings to August 18. Each district awards one gold piece, with voting coupons counting five votes each and valid for one week. The contest runs through three weeks of intense campaigning across Lawrence County.
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