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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1908
Page
1
Reports from Tangier say Abdul Aziz sultan's forces defeated Mu lai Hafid near Marrakesh. 200 prisoners were executed as retaliation after a rout, 300 of the pretender's troops killed and 500 wounded, with large booty sold off to move on.
Diamond rings from Fountain Inn toilet room were recovered in Youngstown by Chief McDowell and the New Castle police after Mrs. Leon Schloss and Mrs. J F Johnson were linked to the missing items. Johnson confessed to taking them temporarily to return them to the owner. The rings were returned to the rightful owner.
Old timers and their descendants can dance free at Cascade park pavilion on Old Timers Day. To prevent non eligible attendees, badges will be required. Badges available from J. S. DuShane’s office until Wednesday evening, then at the park office on Thursday.
Thomas Collins of West Salem township was shot while repairing a fence in Greenville Pa on Saturday. A boy reportedly fired the weapon and fled the scene, leaving investigators to search the area for the shooter as the incident remained unexplained. Miss Elsie Robbins ends a visit with her uncle in Pittsburgh.
Bryan will not come to 10 Lawrence County morning. Records note a scheduling or visit change affecting local matters and involve Bryan in the anticipated event.
William J. Bryan will deliver only a few speeches during the campaign and mainly at large population centers. A Pittsburgh–Denver credential dispute is denied by Bryan, who also will not visit New Castle for a campaign event in September.
Geo W Book of Shenango township died after falling from a barn mow on the Sword farm in Taylor township. Coroner ruled accidental death from a concussion. Funeral at 2 pm Tuesday from 182 Long avenue, interment Oak Park. Survived by brothers Jackson, Samuel S, and sisters Mrs Trover and Mrs Wagner.
In New York on August 17 Captain Peter C. Haines and his brother T Jenkins Haines appeared before Magistrate Gilroy in Queens court charged with murdering William E Annis on a Bay Side Yacht Club float. The hearing was adjourned for a week as prosecutors prepare indictments while an alleged confession by Mrs Haines is secured and kept in safe storage.
William McCoy former Mahoning county recorder was killed instantly when struck by a Sharon street car near midnight. The motorman could not stop in time as McCoy crouched beside the track with his face in his hands. his neck was broken and his chest crushed. He had recently mourned a brakeman friend killed at a Sharon plant and had been despondent, a charter member of the James H. Harvey lodge B of R T of Youngstown.
The First Methodist church pastor announced he would discuss the life of Ira D. Sankey next Sunday. He felt he did not have enough time yesterday to cover such an important topic.
Springfield Illinois authorities move to indict riot leaders as nearly 200 arrests occur over two days. A special grand jury will convene to hear cases while state and local officials promise strict enforcement and accountability.
Farmdale Long Island August 17 Rail workers face sharp downturns with about a quarter unemployed and average losses of one million dollars daily across the industry. B F Yoakum of Rock Island Frisco says new line construction nearly halted, costing thousands of jobs and shifting purchasing to lower levels, likely shaping the next election.
Mike Cuneo appeared before Mayor Green Sunday morning to answer to the charge of hugging a woman on Long avenue. Policeman Nelson arrested him after witnessing the act, and the mayor fined him $25 which he paid. Cuneo wore a false moustache to escape recognition but was still captured.
Captain Richard Grainger formerly of the Volunteers of America has joined Free Press Publishing and will refuse VOA donations going forward.
Death record lists George Book 54 Shenango township Nancy Hall 77 161 East North Street John Connor 50 65 South Street Dr Horace Blair Durant Philadelphia Mrs John B Trushel 27 Court Mrs Minnie Book Aiken Beaver Falls Abner L Koser Youngstown Q.
Washington Aug. 17 The government has bought the Baldwin dirigible after testing at Fort Meyer and now eyes the Wright brothers heavier-than-air craft. Orville Wright arrives from Dayton to begin trials once assembled. The contract runs to the end of September with a $25,000 prize if 40 mph on a five mile round trip and a one hour endurance flight are satisfactory.
A bolt of lightning hit the Baptist church roof around 11 45 Monday morning tearing off slate and causing minor damage. No injuries were reported.
Burglars tried to enter the Shenango street residence of Councilman Chauncey Davis early Sunday. A setter dog alerted the household and was shot in the shoulder, while Davis could not locate the burglars after a thorough search.
HURLLOCK Md Aug 17 The Rev S P Shipman of this town who was recently beaten by Thomas Carew of Dames Quarter Md when he found the pastor in a room with his wife will leave the ministry rather than face a church trial.
The seat sale for the Al G Field minstrels show at the opera house Thursday night opens Tuesday at 9 o'clock.
County Superintendent W. Lee Gilmore outlines a county teachers institute for October 12 with Prof. Jonathan Rigdon and other educators scheduled as instructors. Miss Sue Harvard soloist and Prof. W H Young as music director are announced, with district institute committees to extend reach into country schools.
Two thousand former Pennsylvanians gathered on Long Beach sands for a lively basket picnic to renew friendships formed back in the old Keystone state.
Thomas Boyle of 10 Water Street died at City Hospital at 2 30 PM after a run away caused a head injury from a stone. The 55 year old dairyman was knocked unconscious as the horse bolted near the Willow Grove road south of the Seventh ward. His wife and two sons stayed at his bedside awaiting the inevitable conclusion.
In Tampico Mexico on August 17 a vast oil blaze in the San Geronimo district has destroyed five million barrels of oil worth one dollar each. Despite long burning since July 4, American engineers say pumps throwing mud and sand may control the fire by week’s end. Also noted is a birth in Croton Avenue and Dr. W P Johnson visiting Mercer academy to preach.
The News reports a St Lawrence river contest where young women use organized vote gathering to boost standings. Four leading contestants will win gold prizes for top gains with results tallied after Tuesday night submissions and published Wednesday.
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