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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1908

Page

6

Thaw Declared Bankrupt in Pittsburg Adjudication

Harry K. Thaw was formally adjudged a bankrupt by Referee W. R. Blair in Pittsburg. The timing of the first creditors meeting remains to be set, with a likely Pittsburgh appearance by Thaw within thirty days unless New York District Attorney W. T. Jerome intervenes.

United Press Pittsburg Harry K. Thaw W. R. Blair William T. Lindsey United States District Court Blair Thaw W. T. Jerome New York

Steel Team Blanks B and O Ball Club in Rain Shortened Game

The Carnegie Steel team defeated the B and O Railroad club 6 to 0 in five innings on steel mill grounds. Broadbent starred with two sensational catches as weather halted play. Stolen bases went to Samuels Bratchie Smith 2 McMillen Crill with Crill allowing three walks and Bradford three.

Steel Mill Carnegie Steel Company Carnegie Steel Crill Lamm Bratchie Irvin Innnings Mitchell and

The Musical Johns Made Decided Hit

Moravia street residents complained about two men named John Alscina and John Screp sy singing at 3 o clock in the morning. Police were summoned and the men were fined $5 each for practicing music without a license. The mayor warned them to stop or face further action by Sheriff Waddington.

Moravia Street John Alscina John Screpsy Nelson

Rabies Quarantine Declared for Webb Town in New York

Utica August 12 by order of the state commissioner of agriculture Sheriff Klock quarantined the town of Webb in Herkimer county to halt rabies spread. Webb hosts many campers and their dogs with several biting incidents reported after a young woman was bitten.

United Press Utica N. Y State Commissioner of Agriculture Klock Webb Herkimer County

Return of Edna Harris Sparks Casual Evening Party

About 20 friends gathered Tuesday at the Harris home on McCleary Avenue and Sampson Street to celebrate Miss Edna Harris late two months vacation in Jeannette. Guests included William King Howard Geary Raymond Ramsey Fred Williamson Francis McDowell Ray Harris Harry Whyman Edna Harris Margaret Varley Belle Hogue Gertrude Powell Rae Samuel Sadie Harris with out of town visitors Florence Roberts Emma Hope Ella Hennesey Syracuse and Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe and Robert Williamson.

Edna Harris McCleary Avenue Sampson Street Harris Jeannette Messrs William King Howard Geary Raymond Ramsey Fred Willamson Francis McDowell Ray Harris Harry Whyman Margaret Varley Belle Hogue Gertrude Powell Rae Samuel Sadie Harris Florence Roberts Emma Hope Ella May Hennesey Syracuse Mrs. Wolfe Robert Williamson

Wrights Air Flight at Le Mans Sets Record Seven Minutes

Le Mans Aug 12 Wilbur Wright sails his aeroplane for seven minutes over the track with spectators noting the craft worked perfectly and he vows a longer public flight this week. Earlier in New York Henri Farman faces a lien dispute and plans to sail for France while pursuing claims against a St Louis firm.

United Press LE Mans Wilbur G. Wright Wright New York Henri Farman McBride Farman France St. Louis Company

Pennsylvania passenger train wreck near Niles Ohio

Passenger train No. 236 on the Pennsylvania railroad line from Ashtabula to New Castle struck a freight car on a siding after a switch was left open by a hand car crew. All passengers escaped injury. three Ashtabula men were hurt, none fatally.

United Press Niles Pennsylvania Railroad Ashtabula New Castle William Walker Charles Bryan George W. Cheffell Mahoningtown West Side

Storms ruin tobacco crop near Northampton Massachusetts

Storms in the Northampton area damage about one hundred thousand dollars in tobacco fields. Other items note an actor lost near Beecher Falls Vermont, Cardinal Gibbons health improvement, ship collision off Charlotte harbor, and various official notices.

Northampton Mass John M. Strong Beecher Falls Cardinal Gibbons Rome Kingston Titania Charlotte Harbor Lake Erie United States Roger Q. Mills Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Tabriz William F. Doty Boston British Lawn Tennis Association Australia New York Charles Neilsen Frank Nolan Elias Asiel Mohamed Ali Bey Turkey Mundji Bey Ali Bey Washington W. J. Cohen Stuart The Hague Caribbean Sea Venezuela

Thirteen Hurt In Trolley Wreck In Detroit

A collision between Detroit Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor streetcars on Michigan Avenue injured 13 people on a single track after a misunderstanding caused the crash.

Detroit Mich Ypsilanti Ann Arbor Michigan Avenue

Monster fire devastates Cacoey garage in Chicago

A blaze at the Cacoey garage and shops on 17th street and Indiana avenue destroyed 58 automobiles with damage around 400000 to 500000 dollars. Exploding overheated generator within a car ignited the flames as four autos were saved and homes nearby faced sparks and risk. Manager Charles A. Gregor valued the loss near half a million dollars.

United Press Chicago Cacoey 17Th Street Indiana Avenue Dr. A. Cacoey Detroit Charles A. Gregor

Man Kills Himself Using Laudanum 5

George W. Smith, 28, a West Side resident and brewer’s driver, died by self administered laudanum after arranging a bed and washboard in a cellar. His wife Annie and daughter Ethel returned to find him unconscious. he was later pronounced dead. Surviving relatives include his mother, a brother, and six sisters. Funeral Friday at 2 pm with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

Smith Annie Ethel George W. Smith West Side Brewing Company German Singing Society Lutheran Church Mary Smith Jacob Smith Gibson Shelar Niles Ohio Louis Randolph William Smith Youngstown Harry Steiner Thomas Clark James Covert New Castle George Smith Greenwood Cemetery

Campers Lose Watch and Other Articles at Neshannock Camp

Archie Honeywell and fellow campers report theft at their Neshannock creek camp. A thief entered the tent, stole Honeywell’s watch and his brother’s shoes, and left the scene after changing footwear nearby. The camp, run by Dickson's hardware clerks, featured nights in camp and day work with a caretaker. A silk sale highlight appears in the August adjustment sale.

Archie Honeywell Fulton North Mill Street Neshannock Creek Mr. Honeywell

Probate records list numerous estate final accounts

The Register of Wills in Lawrence County Pa announces the September 9, 1908 confirmation hearing for numerous final and partial accounts of executors administrators and guardians for residents of New Castle Ellwood City Shenango and nearby townships. Names include Maxwell Kerr Leslie Kelly Riley Simpson McCasline Wilkinson Weddell Love Paden Sager Martin S J Britton Ann Dugan Holmes Broadbent Magee Rhodes Reynolds Hopper Williams and Robingson among others with filing dates from May to August 1908.

Office of the Register Lawrence County Orphans’ Court William M. Humphrey M. DeWitt Maxwell Plaingrove Township Lafayette Kerr Lewis Kerr New Castle James H. Leslie John Kelly Henry Leslie Clyde V. Riley Zacaria Tindel Shenango Township Emma M. Simpson William H. Simpson Wylie McCasline Maggie E. Brant Margaret Wilkinson George Wilkinson Big Beaver Township Elizabeth C. Weddell Lawrence BE. Weddell Webster M. Weddell North Beaver Township Thomas Love Levi Kariher James A. Gardner Isaiah N. Johnston Slipperyrock Township Joseph W. Humphrey Ann Dugan Ellwood City F. A. Holmes John P. Holmes Wilmington Township Brooks Broadbent C. T.a Charles J. Broadbent George T. McCarthy John N. Hopper Mary Clendenin Hopper Kerr Walter Hopper T. P. Williams Catherine Williams Matthew and Jennie Flinkman Lougs Piccarilla C. C. Robingson Clarence J. Shakely Charles C. Robingson Jane Callear Second Ward M. Georgette Mitchell J. Will Mitchell City of New Castle Ee Fogoeo A. Eakin Register Texs Ome John Alexander Miller Pennsylvania Pulaski Lawrence Winfield S. Miller W. A. Eakin A. D Said City of

Speeding Boston Philanthropist Dies In Auto Crash

J Montgomery Sears son of Joshua M Sears a prominent Boston lawyer and social figure died in Providence after an early morning crash on the Apponaug road. His chauffeur George Saunders was seriously hurt when a tire burst on a sharp curve causing the car to turn turtle.

United Press Providence R.I J. Montgomery Sears Joshua M. Sears Boston Philanthrophist Society of Boston Greenwood George Saunders Appenoug Road

Paglia Not Officer of Italian Society in Lawrence County

Tom Augostine, an officer of the House of Savoia society, states that Paglia was never president of any Italian society in Lawrence County. Augostine says Paglia has claimed to outsiders that he is president.

Tom Augostine House of Savoia Society Alex Paglia Lawrence County Augostine Paglia

Trainmen Demand Restored Annual Pass Privileges

In Pittsburg on August 12 members of the Order of Railroad Conductors and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen protest a recent order that revoked all annual passes. The grievance committee of both unions has filed the issue with railway officials.

P. M. B. L. Assn Election Notice in New Castle

The annual election of officers for the People's Mutual Building and Loan Association of New Castle Pa will be held at the association office 612 Pittsburg street on Saturday August 15 1908 polls open 7 pm to 9 pm C W Fenton Secretary

People’s Mutual Building and Loan Association of New Castle Pittsburg Street W. Fenton P. O. Box

Cheshire Oil and Gas Company Placed in Receiver Hands

The Cheshire Oil and Gas company was placed in receivership following two damage suits filed by Citizens' Trust company of Trenton for 103000 and a suit against President C. R. Richardson of New York for 351500. Dave Harris and wife departed Walnut street for an extended trip to Detroit and other Great Lakes locations.

Gallipolis, CO Cheshire Oil and Gas Company Citizens’ Trust Company Trenton N. J C. R. Richardson New York Dave Harris Walnut Street Detroit Great Lakes

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