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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1909

Page

2

Gore Roasts Taft in Erie Speech Sparks Democratic Boom

Senator Gore of Oklahoma toasted Roosevelt and a progressive ticket in Erie as he blasted Taft’s tariff bill. He urged veto of the Payne Aldrich bill and warned the next president could be a notable hunter if prices fail to fall.

United Press Erie Thomas F. Gore Okahoma Roosevelt Gore Cummins la Follette Taft United States

Rockefeller Alarmed by Kidnap Plot Revealed

In Cleveland on December 1, John D. Rockefeller showed alarm only after reaching his private car. Police and Forest Hill staff reinforced guards overnight after listening to Smith's kidnapping plot tale, lighting all lights and patrolling grounds until dawn.

United Press Cleveland John D. Rockefeller New York Metropolis Marshal Stamburger Kohler King Forest Hill Smith John D Gardners

North Beaver Two Wedding Today

Miss Anna McClelland married Mr. Clifford Wallace in North Beaver Township at the bride’s parents home. Rev. Porter officiated. only families attended. The couple plans a trip to Philadelphia and Washington before settling on the groom’s farm.

North Beaver Township Anna McClelland Clifford Wallace Porter Westfield Church Edward McClelland Edenburg Wallace Elizabeth Wallace Philadelphia Washington

Deaths of the Day Thomas Hagan

Thomas Hagan of this city died suddenly Tuesday in Youngstown. He will be buried Thursday at 9 a.m. at St. Marys church after services. The remains were taken to his daughter Mrs Evan Davis's home at 506 Pollock Ave. He was 38 and is survived by his father Patrick Hagan and daughters Mrs Teresa Hoon and Mrs Evan Davis. His wife Minnie Sharkley Hagan died 18 years ago. He leaves brothers Francis J and James and sisters Mrs George Hughes Mrs Emerson Dayton Edward and William.

Thomas Hagan Youngstown St. Mary's Church Evan Davis Pollock Avenue Hagan Patrick Hagan Teresa Hoon Minnie Sharkley Francis J James Hagan George Hughes City Emerson Dayton Martins Ferry Edward Cambridge William

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. Mary Schmidt in East Sutton

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 39 oclock over the remains of Mrs. Mary Schmidt widow of Matthew Schmidt at her East Sutton street home. Rev C Frederick Frank of St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church officiated. Interment followed in Greenwood cemetery with pallbearers E H Hutchison Andrew John and Fred Schmidt. In Slippery Rock township Energy Mr and Mrs R G Griffillan mourn the death of their six day old infant daughter funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 oclock with burial in Center U P cemetery.

Mary Schmidt Matthew Schmidt East Sutton Street C. Frederick Frank St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Greenwood Cemetery E. H. Hutchison Andrew John Fred Schmidt R. G. Griffillan Energy Slippery Rock Township Center U. P. Cemetery

Fine Reading Lamps and Globes Displayed by H R Dunlap

H R Dunlap and Sons plumbers at 28 N Mill Street invite customers to inspect their large line of reading lamps inverted burners fancy shades globes and demes. New designs and holiday season prices entice buyers.

H. R. Dunlap & Sons Mill Street

Ginder officiates marriage of Miss Kidder and John Reppert

Rev. A H Ginder of St Johns Reformed Evans City officiated at the nuptials of Maude Pearl Kidder and John O Reppert. The ceremony occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs John Adams in Evans City where the bride has resided.

A. H. Ginder St. John's Reformed Church Evans City

Wanted: Strong Boy Learn Stere Typing and Presswork

Advertisement seeks a capable boy to learn stereotyping typing and presswork in The News room. Inquiries at the office.

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with Pazo Ointment

An advertisement promises to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or offer a money refund. The claim is supported by a 500 limit guarantee and persuasive wording typical of historical medical ads.

Mother Not Held For Child's Death

Viola Trautman destroyed her newborn at the city home last week. A coroner's jury ruled the infant died at her hands but found she was not responsible due to her mental condition at the time. Testimony included statements by Mr. and Mrs. Silas H. Christie and Dr. McCune.

Viola Trautman Dr. McCune

Thanksgiving social notices from Vandergrift area

The column lists residents hosting and visiting relatives for Thanksgiving. It mentions Mr. and Mrs. Black hosting friends from New Castle, Myrtle Miller with sister Mrs. Young of New Wilmington, Mr. and Mrs. McClenahan entertaining son Robert family from Plaingrove, Joe and Guy Vanmeter at East Brook home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hutchison, Mrs. Vaughan hosting father and mother from Bookswoods and sister Miss Hughes of Youngstown, and many attending an oyster supper with Presbyterian ladies at J. N. Rogers home in New Bedford.

Myrtle Miller Mrs. Young New Wilmington David McClenahan Robert Plaingrove Joe Guy Vanmeter Ben Hutchison East Brook Thomas Vaughan Bookswoods Miss Hughes Youngstown J. N. Rogers New Bedford

Rivalry Over Fruit Firms Tied to Nicaraguan Revolution

Private dispatches from New Orleans say rival fruit companies sparked Nicaragua's revolution. United Fruit, based in New Orleans, and the Nicaraguan Fruit Co. based in Corinto allegedly clashed over concessions granted by President Zelaya, favoring the latter company.

United Press New Orleans Zelaya Nicaragua United Fruit Company Astern Nicaraguan Fruit Company Corinto Pacific United

Tin worker beaten. Ellison jailed on assault charges

F G Beatty appeared at the mayor's office alleging James L Ellison of No 2 Beaver street assaulted him and two boarders. Ellison was arrested by a Shango mill sergeant and held in jail on two charges with $1000 bail after disputes with his wife.

F. G. Beatty Lieutenant Weddell James L. Ellison No. 2 Beaverstreet Beatty Ellisons Beaver Street Ellison Rochstein Shehango Ritta Ellison Frank G. Beatty W. H. Carpenter Carpenter

Four-Track System Begun From Mahoningtown to Edenburg

Two work trains were sent to Edenburg Tuesday by the Pennsylvania company and work began at once on excavations for the four track system to extend from Mahoningtown to Edenburg, then on to Youngstown.

Edenburg Pennsylvania Company Mahoningtown Youngstown

Markets Quotations Updated by Dealers in New Castle

The following official quotations are paid by dealers in New Castle and corrected at 12 o'clock every Tuesday.

New Castle

Birthday Soiree for Miss Alice Stoner at Forest Street

Miss Alice Stoner celebrated her 21st birthday Tuesday with a party of 20 friends hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Stoner on Forest street. Music entertained guests and lunch was served.

Alice Stoner Frank Stoner Forest Street

Method to induce sleep through self suggestion

The article explains that sleep is aided by self suggestion and relaxation. Fear of insomnia worsens it, so the reader should calmly repeat affirmations like there is no reason I should not sleep and my mind is at peace while relaxing muscles and breathing lightly.

8. McComb Harper’s Bazar

Counterfeit $10 Bill Is Exposed By Silk Thread Test

Experts warn that counterfeit money remains a problem despite vigilance from secret service. A recent $10 note passed at banks and reached New York subtreasury where it failed the silk thread test showing straight fibers instead of curved ones. The note likely came from a master engraver once with the Washington bureau. Citizens are advised to hold notes to light to inspect silk threads.

Treasury New York Treasury Department Bureau of Engraving Washington Leslie

Eugene Field's Joke on Dr Hale in Chicago Luncheon

Edward Everett Hale enjoyed a joke by Eugene Field during a Chicago visit. Field hosted a luncheon in Hale's honor with many prominent guests, knowing Hale was a temperance man. The bottles at the table were labeled whisky brandy and champagne but proved to contain only water when uncorked.

Eugene Field Dr. Hale Edward Everett Hale Field Hale Chicago

Letters Reveal Plans for Homeward Wait and Lending

A dialogue shows one person expressing readiness to return home while the other mentions needing to borrow funds for the fare. When asked what to do, the reply is to borrow enough to extend stay, indicating a postponement of departure.

Mrs Silas A Christie Planned Visit To Illinois

Mrs Silas A Christie matron at the city home leaves for Hervey Illinois to stay two weeks with her niece and nephew Mr and Mrs George Schweinsberg who formerly lived in New Castle He Schweinsberg once served as assistant superintendent of Safety Armorite Conduit and now manages a similar firm in Hervey The write up notes the couple is settling well in their new home and that friends here are pleased.

United Press New York Manhattan New York Probating Association Miner Raines’ Law Silas A. Christie Herver, Il George Schweinsberg New Castle Schweinsberg Safety Armorite Conduit Company West Pittsburg Hervey

Sugar Trust Clerks Cross Examined

Andrew J. Mallon, former clerk at the Williamsburg plant, testified in the sugar trust trial that Cashier Bendernagle paid cash to customs employees without vouchers. Mallon said private checkers earned $2.25 a day and government checkers $3, though their outside markings suggested the lower amount.

United Press New York Andrew J. Mallon Bendernagle Williamsburg The Sugar Trust Mallon

Presbyteries Vote on Three Overtures to General Assembly

Presbyteries of the United Presbyterian church vote on three overtures to the next general assembly. The proposals concern the revision of the book of government the directory of worship and the new psalter.

United Presbyterian Church General Assembly Directory of Worship

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New Castle, Pa Senator Gore Rockefeller North Beaver Two Mrs. Schmidt Kidder-Reppert Northside Baby Vaundaview Mrs. Black Hana Bill RAYO the Atlantic Refining Company (Incorporated NEW Castle Loan CO Wallace Block Bell Phone Washington and Jefferson Sts van Houton Howard Munnell Union Station Illinois U. P. Presbyteries Clare Winter Avenue Highland Avenue Fair Grounds Land Co Mill and Washington Streets Biv Damen Mercer Street R. W. Gormley Mgr Union Phone
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