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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1907

Page

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New Castle Savings Trustee Plans to Pay Creditors

Receiver John H. Painter says enough funds are on hand to pay depositors and creditors without filing a preliminary account. A stockholder committee will oversee distributions and approve asset sales, avoiding delays and auditor reports while about half a million dollars ready for circulation.

John H. Painter The New Castle Savings and Trust Company A Castle Savings and Trust Company Broken Ank Dauphin County Painter Rust Company O. K Paines Wal John R. Miller J. Will Neff Lee R. Gordon Herb D. McGoun W. K Marcus Feuchtwanger A. Crawford Qoyt E. F. Connelly Bert Wagner W. K. Hugus

Aged Woman Delilah Syling Dies at 82 in Slippery Rock

Mrs Delilah Syling, longtime Slippery Rock Township resident, died Wednesday night at her Maysville Mercer county home at age 82. Born September 13, 1825 she was twice married and survived by seven children seven grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral at Harmony Baptist church Friday at 1 pm after arrival in the city at 9 40 am.

Slipperyrock Delilah Syling Maysville Mercer County Syling James A. Syling William Samuel J. Funkhouser Slipperyrock Township Joseph David Jesse Syling Harmony Baptist Church

North Hill Section Fire Protection Plan Considered

The fire committee recommends a three horse hitch at the Park Avenue engine house to speed responses to the North Highland avenue hill district. It also urges a three way fire plug at the county bridge end of Ma honing avenue to boost water protection for mills and plants nearby.

Neshannock Township Fire Committee of Councils Park Avenue Hill North Highland Avenue County Bridge Mahoning Avenue

Big Meeting Of Tin Workers 15 Called

At a meeting of John Ward and Pride of New Castle lodges of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tinplate workers arrangements will be made to turn out for the big Labor Day parade. The two lodges expect a large showing in the parade on Labor Day.

John ¥. Ward Pride New Castle Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tinplate Workers Clendenin

Boy Dies After Month Unconscious From Erie Train Strike

Robert Walker a 15 year old boy from Youngstown died yesterday at home from injuries suffered when he was struck by an Erie train four weeks earlier. He had only briefly regained consciousness once during the month.

Youngstown Robert Walker Erie

Masso Charges Trott With Breaking And Entering

Antonio Masso files an information before Alderman Morrison accusing Tony Trott of breaking and entering a building with intent to commit a felony. The defendant faces a hearing this afternoon.

Antonio Masso Morrison Tony Trott

Bank Receiver Granted Authority to Settle and Liquidate Assets

The court approves the receiver's power to adjust settle or compromise claims and to set terms for sale of unsold assets with aim to maximize returns for stockholders and minimize costs. The plan appears broadly approved by stockholders and applauds Mr Painter for expediting payments.

Painter

Black Hand Chief Surprised By Photo Identification

Big Chief Sam Kennedy denies posing for the picture used in Wednesday’s paper. He explains the image came from a button and a 10x enlarged negative after his arrest at Hazel Dell. Kennedy recalls posing only for a wedding button and notes detectives used the studio likeness to identify him.

Sam Kennedy Gazaboo Black Hand Kennedy Logan Hazel Dell

Maccabees Present Almira Home A Chair

A New Castle Hive committee of the Maccabees No. 89 visited the Almira Home Wednesday afternoon and donated a mission style rocker with a green leather seat. Mrs Pitzer presented the gift and spoke to the inmates, followed by thanks from Mrs George Moody, president of the Almira Home association.

New Castle Hive The Maccabees Almira Home Hive Pitzer George Moody Almira Home Association

City Solicitor Delayed as Citizens Hesitate to Sign Writ Petition

City Solicitor Gardner delays forwarding the quo warranto writ against the gas company as about 20 signatures are needed but only half have signed. Delays in collecting names at Gardner's office slow the process and will push the writ to Harrisburg once the required signatures are secured.

Gardner Harrisburg

Drank Two Quarts of Whiskey Yet Survives Story

John Milen an Italian resident of Sheep hill Fifth ward drank two quarts of bad rye whiskey in two hours. He was found unconscious by neighbors Wednesday evening and a physician, working through the night, pronounced him out of danger though still insensible.

John Milen Sheep Hill Fifth Ward Milen

Answer Withdrawn in Bankruptcy Case

Referee in Bankruptcy E M Underwood was informed that the Pittsburg Automatic Machine Company of Ellwood City withdrew its answer and that adjudication of the company’s affairs will proceed by agreement. An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in January and a schedule of assets and liabilities is expected in a few days.

E. M. Underwood Pittsburg Automatic Machine Company Ellwood City Underwood

Will The Hlipinos Endure Insults At Landers Offer

A brief item notes a group called the Hlipinos facing taunts while Landers presents a plan involving Old Glory. The report emphasizes rising fatigue and public response to the exchange.

Death Record Notices for Wright Stewart Cartwright Alcorn

Death notices listing Thomas J. Wright aged 57 of Pittsburg Street Delilah Syling 82 Mercer County Joseph H. Timmons 79 Washington Pa Eliza Stewart 82 Wampum Hilda Cartwright two months 16 Spring Street James McClarnon four months Grove Avenue James Alcorn 80 Beaver Read as a public register of recent deaths with ages and locations.

Thomas J. Wright Pittsburg Street Delilah Syling Mercer County Joseph H. Timmons Washington, Pa Eliza Stewart Wampum Hilda Cartwright Spring Street James McClarnon Grove Avenue James Alcorn Beaver

Independents victory fuels anti insurgent emblem crackdown in Manila

In the Philippine capital Manila an organized American led drive targets insurrectionary emblems displayed by nationalists after decisive assembly elections. The Philippine commission may push legislative action to ban the practice as Katipunan activists and army veterans press for measures to curb insults to Old Glory.

Manila Philippine Commission Katipunar

Four-year-old boy blinded by wire accident near Pleasant Hill

Hanford Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Smith, Pleasant Hill between Portersville and Ellwood City, lost sight in one eye after a one foot telephone wire struck and penetrated his eyeball while he played with it Wednesday afternoon.

Hanford Smith James Smith Pleasant Hill Portersville Ellwood City

New Castle Welshmen Attend Large Avon Park Outing

The Welsh Pioneers association picnic at Avon Park drew about 20 000 attendees from Youngstown and nearby cities. Speakers included Anthony Howells William Herbert J J Jenkins and Owen Thomas.

Welsh Pioneers’ Association Avon Park Youngstown the Park Anthony Howells William Herbert J. J. Jenkins Owen Thomas

Preparing Defense for Black Hand Men in Jail Trials

Attorneys Akens Wilkison Chambers and Lockhart work on evidence for defense of Black Hand men jailed for upcoming trials. In the Joe Cutrone case Ralph Bear of Youngstown will assist.

Akens, Wilkison Chambers Lockhart Joe Cutrone Ralph Bear Youngstown

Fire Chief to Attend National Fire Chiefs Convention

Fire Chief Frank Connery, authorized by the local fire committee, will represent New Castle at the annual national convention of fire chiefs in Washington, D C, on October 12.

Frank Connery Fire Committee of Councils Washington, D. C New Castle

Charter Sought for Victoria Manuel III Mutual Society

Attorney J V Cunnigham filed for a charter to establish a fraternal mutual society named Victoria Manuel III. The organization plans sick benefit and funeral expense provisions as part of its charter.

J. V. Cunnigham Victoria Manouel III Mutual Society

Travers Nicholas Marriage Bond Shocks City

Surprising news comes from Elm and Lawrence streets as Miss Marie Travers and Mr. Patrick McNicholas wed in Youngstown on Thursday afternoon. The couple, with Mrs Marie McNicholas and daughter, had traveled to Youngstown for a picnic and were popular for their early announced engagement.

Marie Travers Elm Street Patrick McNicholas Lawrence Street Youngstown Marie MecNicholas

New Yorkers Hunt Bits of Body After Fire

Police search across New York City for fragments believed to belong to a victim after a deadly blaze. Investigators say scattered remains were found at several sites and are tracing possible leads.

Mutilated torso found in Hudson River case shocks New York

A boatman recovered two sections of a woman's upper torso from the North River at Bloomfield Street. Police liken the crime to a Jack the Ripper style murder and issue alerts for more body parts. Officials believe the murder occurred within 24 hours.

New York North River Bloomfield Street

Sister and Brother Die Same Day in Beaver and Wampum

On the day her brother James Alcorn of Beaver aged 80 was buried Mrs Eliza Stewart of Wampum Pa died at 650 PM due to multiple illnesses She was 82 years 9 months and 26 days old Born in Beaver County she married James Stewart in 1844 He died four years ago She came to Lawrence County 48 years ago and was active in the Methodist church She leaves three sons William O James John and four daughters plus one sister and many grandchildren Funeral services Friday at 12:50 PM from the residence with interment at Oak Park Cemetery

James Alcorn Beaver Eliza Stewart Wampum Stewart Beaver County James Stewart Lawrence County Lydia Melinda Jackson Monaca Oak Park Cemetery

Old Timers' Ball Game Teams Named at Cascade Park

The Friday afternoon Old Timers' game at Cascade park grounds will feature players drawn from a roster including Edward Bigley Charles Warnock R H Whaley John A McKee Lawrence Flynn Judge Wallace James Sullivan Wells Clendenin Isaac Cartwright Hiram Miller J P H Cunningham Bud Howe William Harlan Samuel Foltz John Cox Chester Morrows Joseph Gill Scott Long James Hutton Steve Marshall Dean Byers James Sutherland Samuel Rhodes Joseph McCaslin B A Winternitz and Tony Henderson.

Cascade Park Grounds Neshannocks Edward Bigley Charles Warnock R. H. Whaley John A. McKee Lawrence Flynn Judge Wallace James Sullivan Wells Clendenin Isaac Cartwright Hiram Miller J. P. H. Cunningham Bud Howe William Harlan Samuel Foltz John Cox Chester Morrows Joseph Gill Scott

Funeral for Olive Edward Held Wednesday

The funeral of Olive Edward infant son of Mr and Mrs Oliver F Meyre of 118 East Long Avenue was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 50 at the family residence. Rev Bentley led simple services and the casket lay among flowers. Interment followed at Graceland cemetery.

Olive Edward Oliver F. Meyre East Long Avenue Bentley Graceland Cemetery

Engagement of Miss Pearl Myers and Mr. William Morrison

Notice announces the engagement of Miss Pearl Myers of Princeton, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Myers, to Mr William Morrison of Princeton. The match will end in a home wedding in September, with both parties noted as prominent in local social circles.

Pearl Myers John Myers Princeton William Morrison

Great Junket Of Waterways Commissioners

A group of waterways commissioners embarked on a notable junket to inspect river projects and discuss funding plans. Officials from associated departments toured key sites and conferred on infrastructure improvements and interagency coordination.

Great Junket OF Waterways Commissioners

Inland waterways tour aims for federal funding across lakes and Mississippi

Congress man Theodore E. Burton announces an inland waterways inspection tour starting September 21 in Cleveland. The itinerary covers the Great Lakes to the headwaters of the Mississippi and down to the gulf, with 18 state governors and President Roosevelt likely joining for parts of the trip.

United Press Cleveland Theodore E. Burton Inland Waterways Comission Great Lakes Mississippi Gulf Roosevelt Keokuk Memphis Burton Ateel Trust Detroit Sault Ste. Marie St. Louis Washington

Two Twin Babies Die in City Infant Losses

Death claimed two twin babies in separate city homes within 24 hours. Hilda Cartwright born June 19 last died of infantile troubles. her twin sister survives in good health. James McClarnon born April 15 last died at four months six days. his twin brother survives with his father. The mother died at birth. Funeral set for Thursday at 9:30 AM with burial at St Marys Cemetery.

Hilda Cartwright George and Margaret Seamans Cartwright Spring Street James MecClarnon Samuel McClarnon

Suit for damages against township over bridge railing

Emma Irwin files a $5,000 damage suit against Slippery Rock township claiming a bridge railing on the New Castle and Rose Point road at Fisher's run was inadequate. Her buggy overturned after her horse shied and she suffered back and spine injuries. Attorney H. P. Emery represents her.

Emma Irwin Slipperyrock Miss Irwin New Castle Rose Point Fisher's Run

Hillsville Man John McCurdy Missing Since Saturday

Hillsville resident John McCurdy remains unlocated after a Saturday disappearance. Scouts and state police search hills in all directions from the home toward New Castle and Warren Ohio. His wife believes foul play is involved and remains unconsoled.

John McCurdy Hillsville New Castle Warren

Deborah Childs Arrives For Old Timers Picnic

Mrs Deborah Childs of Beaver arrives in New Castle to attend the Old Timer picnic at Cascade Park this Friday. Her first visit to New Castle 65 years ago and she has long resided here, sharing memories of the city’s growth. She is the sister of O H P Green.

Deborah Childs Beaver Joseph Pyle Shenango Street Childs Cascade Park Castle O. H. P. Green

Small Talks on Grievances of Operators in the Strike

A report notes operators voicing grievances during a strike. Leaders from labor groups and management exchange proposals as discussions continue. The piece highlights wage concerns and working conditions cited by operators.

Wages Graded Down Says Telegraphers Chief

President Samuel J. Small of the telegraphers union outlines grievances behind the strike in Chicago and Cleveland wage gaps. He cites eight hour days equal pay for men and women, 15 percent wage increases, company furnished typewriters, abolition of the blacklist, and a graded pay system based on wire capacity to end discrimination against married workers. He notes orderly strike and hopes quick settlement once companies recognize the demands.

United Press Chicago New York Samuel J. Small Telegraphers’ Union Cleveland Russell Rockford Topeka Small New York Committee

Pastor to Lead Brooklyn Church Begins Sept. 4

Rev. George H. McClelland of State Street will depart September 4 to assume the pastorate of the First United Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn New York. A graduate of Allegheny Theological Seminary he earned notable recognition for joining a prominent congregation. Alfred Angus of Brooklyn, a member of the First U P church, is visiting McClelland at his State Street home and will remain in the city for some time.

George H. McClelland State Street First United Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn N. Y McClelland Allegheny Theological Seminary Alfred Angus U. P City

Firemen to Take Part in Labor Day Parade

City firemen will march in the Labor Day parade with fire trucks on display. The fire committee has authorized Chief Connery to place the engines in the procession for the event.

Fire Committee of Councils Connery

Fair Tonight and Friday Warmer Friday

For Western Pennsylvania the forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures expected on Friday.

Pennsylvania

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