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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
1
A fatal stabbing occurred in New York City this morning as police investigate the scene. Authorities say a person was killed and the investigation is ongoing with no arrests reported yet.
In Flatbush early today a Black Hand gang dragged Pietro Barilla from his bicycle on Lincoln Road and Nostrand Avenue then shot and stabbed him to death. Witness Mildred Busch a 15 year old girl and a passerby saw the attack. Antonio Del Marti, cousin of the dead man, is in custody. Barilla fought back with a revolver as knives and pistols finished him. his pockets held letters in Italian and a gold watch. Police link the crime to a prior murder near Christmas.
Residents watch sewer construction along the Shenango river from Grant street toward the Pennsy depot. A tunnel over 500 feet long will run from the West Washington street bridge beneath streets and tracks. George Waller of West Pittsburg won the contract for the work, valued at $15,000, surpassing the Fifth ward storm sewer deal by $4,000.
D Kissinger, held on suspicion with a mysterious old man who refused to give his name and was charged with drunkenness, was discharged by Mayor Green last evening. Police will probe the Washington street saloon where the money disappeared after several complaints about its conduct.
J R Wright, a Taylor township gardener, raised a pair of Siamese twin cucumbers. Both are well developed and joined by a thin strip along their length. The twins were brought to The News office Wednesday evening but refused to be interviewed.
George Montgomery of Plaingrove visited the city today and stated he has not fully decided whether to run for sheriff. He emphasized he has not made up his mind on entering the race.
Officials in Fllwood City face a scandal as police names emerge in rumors shaking public trust and prompting calls for transparency and investigation.
Ellwood City movement backed by the board of trade presented charges to the police committee to purge the executive and police force. They stated they will continue efforts until the matter reaches the court and those deemed guilty are punished.
A police hearing in the borough building drew over 200 attendees as charges were presented. The police committee led the session with board of trade members and councilmen present. District Attorney Young declined to file charges, citing ongoing county investigation. Detective Logan and Kisner testified, and Kisner was later jailed. Continued on Seventh Page.
Rev Merwin Jacobs visiting Mrs Frank Huston faced a whitecap threat after a demonstration in front of her home last Saturday. The minister defies them while Mrs Huston seeks indictment and damages for slander with lawyer Charles Morschauer.
Malph Massman was injured shortly after noon at a steel mill and taken to hospital with a bruised ankle. Hospital staff provided treatment for the injury.
Lawson pushes for a ten round clash with the opponent dubbed “System” with prize money described in lion dollars. The move signals a bold bid to stage a headline fight and challenge the established order.
A bold call urges 20 million investors to flood the stock market and wage a reform campaign. The author claims the only method to defeat corruption is to use stock market tools and mechanisms against corrupt insiders.
Boston August story reports Tom Lawson launching a vast stock scheme aimed at challenging the financial system. He proposes a National stock of 20 million shares tied to the old Bay State company, now authorized to own banks railways and various businesses. Lawson seeks 20 million stockholders.
Chicago workers pump water from hundreds of basements after the heaviest rain in 23 years. In 24 hours 4.35 inches fell, the greatest since August 8 1885 when 6.19 inches. The storm spanned Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Indiana and Ohio with street flooding and large anticipated losses.
Caroline Mick 72 longtime New Castle resident dies at daughter Mrs. H H Dout’s Lyndal street home after two weeks ill from a complication of diseases. She was a life member of the Methodist church and widow of John W. Mick with six children and several siblings. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Ellwood City report states Rev. A. P. Lentz is in Erie this week for the Lutheran ministers convention of the synod. He plans to return late in the week and preach Sunday unless detained in Erie.
A historical note reports President Taft falling from a horse without injury. The event drew attention as a minor riding mishap during public life.
In Hot Springs Virginia Judge Taft fell from a horse but escaped serious harm. Norman E. Mack says Bryan plans a broad speaking tour with Chicago control. Bryan disputes Gompers objections and notes a Colorado federation letter backing Bryan. State federations are expected to align with Bryan and Kern in coming months.
A messenger from Juarez asks a doctor to help Jesus Gonzales and his wife Maria who were stung into insensibility by a nest of gigantic ants on a ranch near Juarez. They were found unconscious and badly injured following the attack.
Ethel Ludwig, kidnapped before her Chicago wedding, escapes and speeds to Palo Alto to meet Prof. Fred Fitzgerald. Her furious mother also heads toward the same town in a bid to prevent the match, while Otto Ludwig backs the union.
Alarmed Mahoniat residents near the Forge and Bolt works reported a grass fire yesterday afternoon. The Seventh Ward department quickly extinguished the flames with no damage. Sparks from an engine ignited the dry grass and the fire spread across the vacant lots.
Obituary notes list multiple deaths including Emeline Fairman Richard son age 80 in Greensburg, Caroline D Mick age 72 in Pear son street, M. I. Bechtel age 49 in Sharon, Rebecca Pitzer age 88 on 287 Butler Avenue, Robert H. Cameron ten months in West Clayton Street, and Inqueezzo Giancesclo six months in Hickory township.
Atlantic City officials fear Governor Fort may deploy state troops and seek a special grand jury to investigate excise violations. Gov Fort promises a clear public statement and possible special legislative session to enact a strong reform act for Atlantic City and enforcing law.
William Fleming and Walter Devenny, both about 16, were arrested by County Detective Logan on larceny charges. A gold watch, revolver, shoes, and two search lights were stolen from a business camp near the paper mill. Fleming admitted stealing the watch for $5. Devenny confessed to pawning the revolver for $3. They were committed to jail for a hearing. Fleming had prior robbery issues with suspended sentence. Shoes were identified by George Harrah.
Mrs. A M Cook of Pittsburg Street reports her husband Dr. A M Cook is improving after a month in bed. He left Jamestown New York for Cambridge Springs for treatment, then returned to Jamestown where he was taken to a hospital. He is now improving at home.
Mrs. Mary Smith, aged 103, longtime resident of western Pennsylvania, died at her daughter Mrs. Thomas Smith’s home in Meadville. Born in 1805 in Mansfield Magss she married at eighteen and moved to Crawford County.
The note describes extreme fatigue but asserts no serious illness. It presents a personal update with emphasis on energy depletion while denying severe sickness. No additional context or corroborating details are provided in the fragment.
Mehmed Ali the Syrian exiled Ottoman diplomat sits in a Calvert Street house in Washington after being recalled from Constantinople. Mundji Bey recalls bids to fetch the back pay and seals as Mehmed contemplates an uncertain return, while a new ad interim charge d affaires plans a temporary home in the Highlands.
The third annual Odd Fellows outing in Lawrence County unfolds at Cascade Park with a morning Wampum versus Ellwood game and a full program of athletic events fireworks and diversions. A baby parade is set for 7 30 at the pavilion and the crowd is one of the year’s largest.
The funeral for the late George Altman was held from his Reynolds Road residence on Wednesday afternoon. Rev Archer of the Primitive Methodist Church of Coaltown conducted services. Pallbearers were Oscar Altman, Lester Altman, Carl Altman, and Guy Gahagan. Interment followed at Oak Park.
The Washington Reporter marks Ernest F. Acheson’s paper reaching its centenary with a special illustrated issue covering a century of events to be issued Saturday.
A terse notice from New York reports the resignation of Sel Burgess from the York Mills Gymnasium Association. Details on successor or immediate actions are not provided.
General secretary George E Burgess of the New Castle Y M C A resigns to enter a Rochester flour and feed business with his father and father in law. He led membership from 288 to 1300 and the association to debt-free status in just over a year. Burgess will be president and GM of the new company with $20 000 capital, distributing Gold Medal flour in Rochester and vicinity.
Judge Evans summarizes a Colum bia county case on coroner fees. The decision holds coroners are only entitled to mileage for inquest travel from the court house to the inquest site. Counties may pay only when doubt of violence or crime accompanies the death. Mileage set at 10 cents per mile.
Members of the Uniform Bank K. u T. M. of this city will attend a large picnic of the Uniform Bank of Western Pennsylvania at Kennywood Park near Pittsburgh on Wednesday August 18.
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