New Iron Ore Venture Plans Railroad to Southern Markets
A New Castle and Southern syndicate led by David C. Wallace of Lincoln Avenue has bought 2000 acres of Georgia mineral land rich in soft iron ore. Abstracts are clear, four miles of railroad will run to connect with a main line for ore shipments to Chattanooga and southern blast furnaces, with rights of way being secured and winter construction planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David C. Wallace
Lincoln Avenue
New Castle
Georgia
L. M. Uber
Wallace
Chattanooga
Hotel thief to workhouse as mayor rules
Jack Sloan charged with stealing a coat from a Vendome hotel porter and with vagrancy was sent to jail by Mayor Harry J. Luskata. Sloan will likely get a workhouse sentence next week as a known vagrant. Paul Teenish fined ten dollars for beating Mike Pato and may choose 15 days in jail or payment. Four drunks before the mayor saw two discharged and two ordered to leave town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Sloan
Vendome
Harry J. Luskata
Sloan
Paul Teenish
Mike Pato
Rosena Declares Trust in God Before Murder Trial
Fred Rosena, seen in the county jail, says he is in first class shape for his coming trial for the murder of John Coccho. Rocco, convicted in Seeley Houk’s murder, is in good health. Both hope a change will bring them freedom and depend on God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rosena
John Coccho
Rocco Rocco
Seeley Houk
Rosena
Men depart on southern tour for Gulf cruise
C G C Dickson, Dr. Robert Wallace and Attorney W D Wallace left last night for San Antonio Texas. They expect to join Admiral Wood for a cruise on the Gulf of Mexico and will be gone about a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.gc. Dickson
Robert Wallace
W. D. Wallace
San Antonio
Texas
Admiral Wood
Gulf of Mexico
Sharon forms municipal league for honest government
A municipal league is organized at Sharon with aims to promote businesslike, efficient municipal conduct and the selection of competent officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Death verdict on Miller proves internal disorder not drink
Coroner's jury in New Castle ruled William Harrison Miller died November 18, 1908, in the city prison from an acute internal disorder not alcoholism. The inquest, after hours of testimony, met at McGonigle's undertaking rooms and recommended timely medical attention in unconscious cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harrison Miller
New Castle
Miller
McGonigle
Roy Newton
Mr. Miller
Hamilton Street
Long Avenue
Surveyors stake out trolley line to Prospect route
Surveyors from a surveying corps started the survey of a new electric line from this city to Prospect then to Neely station on the Western Allegheny railroad. The route may shift to pass through Prospect, with work aimed to complete next summer barring unforeseen delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect
Neely Station
Western Allegheny Railroad
Butler, New Castle, Mercer & Meadville
Butler Eagle
Unionville
Aameda Park
Isle
New Castle
Slipepry Rock
Grove City
Mercer
Greenville
Conneaut Lake
Butler
Muddycreek
New Members of Lawrence County Medical Society
The Lawrence County Medical Society, in a meeting with Dr. W. C. Kissinger on Thursday evening, admitted new members Dr. Lorny of Ellwood, Dr. Snyder of Portersville, Dr. C. H. and Dr. W. H. Lee, and Dr. Balsinger of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County Medical Society
W. C. Kissinger
Dr. Lorny
Ellwood
Snyder
Portersville
C. H. and
W. H. Lee
Balsinger
City
Pulaski hotel property sale announced
The South Side Trust company of Pittsburg as trustee in bankruptcy for the Pulaski Springs hotel company will sell the hotel site and other property at Pulaski on next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Trust Company of
Pittsburg
Pulaski Springs
Pulaski
81 Hogs Drank Oil and Died in Pennsylvania Suit
In Washington county a case before Judge Melloane involves Robert Ashmore suing South West Penn Pipe Line for damages after 81 hogs died allegedly from oil leaking from the defendant’s pipes on farms near the Isaac Willetts estate. Evidence will cover oil leakage, hog illness, and possible alternative causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Melloane
Washington County
Robert Ashmore
South West Penn Pipe Line Company
Isaac Willetts
Washington
Washington Observer
Ashmore Place
Birch
MacCreight
Rufus
Marriner
Murdoch & Son
R. W. Irwin
Disease Keeps Many Children Home From School
Health Officer Will McCandless reports in November 25 pupils were kept out of school due to contagious diseases in families. The list shows totals by school and area with abatements and fumigations, and a breakdown of 45 reported contagious diseases including scarlet fever and typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCandless
Martin Gantz
St. Joseph's
St. Mary's
Highland
Croton
Central
Oak Street
Thaddeus Stevens
Home Street
Lincoln and Garfield
St. Vitts
Terrace
Lawrence
Mahoningtown
West Side
Carnegie Dining With Steel Proteges At Fifth Avenue Banquet
Andrew Carnegie hosted a gathering of his steel proteges at his Fifth Avenue mansion. Attendees included Charles M. Schwab, William K. Corey, Judge J. H. Reed, Emil Swensson, and other leaders and associates from Carnegie Steel and United States Steel, sharing stories and remarks from the ironmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Steel Company
Carnegie
Fifth Avenue
Charles M. Schwab
William K. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Ironmaster
J. H. Reed
Emil Swensson
H. P. Bope
James Scott
G. E. McCague
W. B. Dickson
William L. Abbott
C. W. Baker
William R. Balsinger
W. W. Blackburn
L. T. Brown
A. R. Peacock
L. C. Phipps
J. E. Schwab
P. E. Tender, Jr
H. Be, Uttley
E. F. Wood
Amusement Ban Promised by Greenville Official
Burgess J. A. McNary in Greenville has ordered a crackdown on sensational drama and prize fights. He may cancel licenses for theater managers showing prize fights or films like the James Brothers or Biddle Brothers, or any portrayal of criminals as heroes. He aims to keep amusements as true recreation, not dissipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Burgess J. A. McNary
Biddle Brothers
Donora Mill May Resume Operations After Acquisition
Officials of American Steel and Wire inspected the Donora plant recently acquired from Carnegie Steel. Rumors say operations could restart soon once necessary arrangements are finished. The facility once employed about 1,400 workers and includes two blast furnaces and two rolling mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donora
American Steel & Wire Company
Carnegie Steel Company
Death Record Notices for Several Individuals
Death notices list Mrs Mont Remiley aged 28 of 118 Cumberland Avenue Charles O Palmer 64 from Youngs Mrs Anna Fitzgerald 80 from Pittsburg Mrs Barbara Gildoo of Wampum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Remiley
Cumberland Avenue
Charles O. Palmer
Youngstown
Anna Fitzgerald
Pittsburg
Barbara Gildoo
Wampum
Rear Admiral Joseph Coghlan Dies Suddenly in New Rochelle
Rear Admiral Joseph B. Coghlan retired died of heart disease at his New Rochelle home after a sudden illness. He was a Spain War captain who commanded the Raleigh at Manila Bay and later led Debenture Corp of New York. Survived by widow and son. He taught naval strategy as a Dewey era adviser and fired a notable blockade quip to German officers. Continued on Page Six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Joseph B. Coghlan
New Rochelle
Admiral Coghlan
Debenture Corporation of
Wall Street
Hudson Fulton Memorial Committee
Spain
Raleigh
Manila Bay
Joe” Coghlan
Illinois
Kentucky
Frankfort
Cornelius Coghlan
Naval Academy
Joseph
Sacramento
Brooklyn
Coghlan
Mare Island
League Island
Eighth
Raliegh
Dewey
van Diederich
Philippine
Union League Club
Council Instructs Bondmen Payment For Devlin Shortage
Electrical Countee of Councils orders City Solicitor Gardner to recover 488.75 from the bondsmen of city electrician W B Devlin. The bond is 1,000 and Devlin never paid it. A committee will inspect tools in the electrical department and recover missing property. New fire alarm box to be installed at New Castle hospital and lighting work on Croton avenue adjusted with the tin mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devlin
Gardner
City Electrician
Hughes
Washington Street
Milholland
New Castle Hospital
Connery
Reiber Street
Croton Avenue
Hawthorn Street
Ladies' Auxiliary Elects Officers for Cascade Division 236
Cascade Division No. 236 Ladies' auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors elected officers Thursday night. Officers chosen include President Mrs Charles Fout Vice President Mrs George Senhieser Secretary Treasurer Mrs Margaret Bales Sr Sister Mrs W S White Jr Sister Mrs Wm Saul Guard Mrs John Spurrier Executive Committee chairs Mrs J First Mrs J L Bradley and Mrs Harry Evans Musician Mrs Mason Guy Delegate to Grand Lodge Mrs Susie Morissey Alternate to Grand Lodge Mrs Wm Laul ee Secretary Mrs Susie Morrisey Installation set for the first meeting in January 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Division No. 236
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Order of Railway Conductors
Charles Fout
George Senheiser
Margaret Bales
W. S. White
Wm. Saul
John Spurrier
J. First
J. L. Bradley
Harry Evans
Mason Guy
Grand Lodge
Susie Morrisey
Wm. Laulee
Poultry Show Plans Under Way In New Castle
Arrangements for the third annual poultry show in the Hoyt block and a pure food show in the old Hileman building begin Monday January 26. R Keller of Prospect Ohio to judge poultry. Prizes aim to be the best yet and attract entrants from across the region. John M Snyder of Cleveland to assist, currently in Lansing Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt Block
Hileman
R. Keller
Prospect
Lawrence County Poultry Association
New Castle
Lawrence County
Emporium
John M. Snyder
Cleveland
Lansing, Mich
Italian Crook Lupo Believed to Flee to Italy
New York December 5 police believe Ig nazio Lupo linked to the barrel murder escape to Italy after amassing debts exceeding 100000 dollars. His Mott street mercantile shop yielded under 1500 dollars in goods while about 50000 dollars worth was found on a Jersey City pier bound for Italy. Lupo is jailed with ties to notorious prisoners in Little Italy known for violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Ignazio Lupo
Prince of Merchants
Italy
Mott Street
Jersey City
Lupo
Petto the Ox
Vito Laduca
Guseppi de Drino
Bendetto Catania
Injured Boy Leaves Hospital After Street Car Incident
La Rue Elwinger the boy badly injured weeks ago when struck by a street car in front of the West Side School has nearly recovered. He left the hospital recently and is now at his home on West Grant Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Rue
Stockholders Meet of Cement Co Votes on Debt Increase
The New Castle Portland Cement company stockholders met this afternoon to vote on increasing indebtedness to finance building their plant east of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cement CO
New Castle Portland Cement Company
School Board to Set Christmas Vacation Time
At the December regular meeting Monday evening the board of education will decide the Christmas vacation length for the schools. Vacations typically run from ten days to two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Weingartner Group Seeks Penrose Defeat In Senate Fight
Prominent Pennsylvania legislators Weingartner Ira McJunk and Frank Brierly circulate letters to lawmakers alleging Penrose control of nominations and the next house speaker. They call for state reform and aim to rally outside Philadelphia to defeat Penrose for re election to the U S Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Weingartner
Ira Mce Junkin
Frank Brierly
Boise Penrose
United States Senate
John QC. Sheatz
Penrose Gang
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Penrose
House
Senate
State Police Arrest Foreigner in Hillsville Disorder Case
Hillsville state police arrested Tom Rob yesterday on a disorderly conduct and insulting a woman charge brought by Flora Collins. He appeared before Squire C. L. Martin, posted 300 dollars bail, and was discharged today after no witnesses testified at the alderman’s hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsville
Tom Rob
Flora Collins
Rob
Squire C. L. Martin
O. H. P. Green
Taft to Speak in New York Tonight at North Carolina Dinner
President-elect Taft will be guest of honor and principal speaker at the North Carolina society dinner at the Hotel Astor, where he is expected to define his southern policy and stance on the negro question. Other speakers include W. W. Finley, J. Y. Joyner, Hugh McRae, and Dr. J. H. Diller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Taft
North Carolina Society
Hotel Astor
W. W. Finley
The
Southern Railway
J. Y. Joyner
North Carolina
Hugh McRae
South
J. H. Diller
New Orleans
Jeanes Board
Visiting Ministers Preach Sunday Across City Pulpits
A number of out of town ministers will preach Sunday in city pulpits. Rev C O Reynard of Warren Ohio will speak at 7 30 PM at First Christian church. Evangelist A T Vestal of Senecaville Ohio will preach at the Wesley M E. Prof J D Barr of New Wilmington will preach twice at Second United Presbyterian. Rev Eakin of East Liverpool Ohio will preach at First U P church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Reynard
Warren, O
First Christian Church
A. T. Vestal
Senecaville, O
Wesley M. E
J. D. Barr
New Wilmington
Second United Presbyterian Church
Eakin
East Liverpool
U. P
Criminal Court List Prepares for Rosena Trial First
The coming term lists thirty five cases plus the Fred Rosena murder case set as first trial after grand jury. Rosena defends self defense. Charles H. Young prosecutes with County Detective Logan subpoenaing witnesses. Judge and docket include fornication to mayhem offenses across numerous defendants and prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Young
Logan
Fred Rosena
Rosena
W. J. Moffatt
Commonwealth
George Jones
Thomas Stewart
Thomas Fletcher
George E. Palmer
Luther Councel
W. M. Jones
Commonweath
Harry Kirkwood
A. C. Shoaff
Stanislaw Giabelah
Simon Shulansky
Joseph Gardner
William Miles
G. N. Clark
Christian Thompson
Carrie Thompson
Jack Young
Abe Hazelwood
Frank C. Birchard
Morris Keller
George Thomas
Ida Rosen
James McKee
Tony Lamb
Benditto Russo
John Hoover
Bert Lilsley
Joseph Gilmore
Jesse Reed
J. R. Wellar
Pietro Jerace
Santo Tutino
Guiseppe di Maso
Rocco Luccisano
English
Harry Kline
Thomas Kirkwood
Anna Kirkwood
W. H. van Gorder
George Thoman
Prestley Ryhal
Hattie Warner
John Matura
Antonio Petroseno
Nick de Marco
G. Badile
R. BE
Redmond
Jas. J. Bishton
Ignat Swenick
Ignat Deddak
Steve Vesevage
Sam Rah
Andy Shunk
Jane Jenkins
Charles Ware
Nat Williams
James Neville
Hazel Forsythe
W. M. Bratz
Elizabeth Bratz
Lewis Foust
Christine Foust
Rie Thompson
John Ganesh
Sarah Ganesh
Wiley C. Patterson
Minnie F. Patterson
Frank Gallagher
Mary Gallagher
Aid Urgently Sought for City Needy by YWCA
The YWCA relief committee appeals through The News for immediate money clothing or provisions. Since starting, several destitute cases have been found and the chairman Mrs. Mary Allen urges fast contributions to relieve pressing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Committee
The
Young Women's Christian Association
Mary Allen
Brooks to Lead Warren Christian Services Next Week
Rev. C. S. Brooks of the First Christian church will resume duties in Warren for a full week of revival services starting next week. He will preach at the morning service Sunday and conduct the evening service after Rev. Reynard concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Brooks
First Christian Church
C. O. Reynard
Second Christian Church
Warren
Brooks
Reynard
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Railroad—Company
Hed Rosena
God
W. H. Miller
Will Lawton
Newton
Daniel McDaniels
New
Pulaski Hotel Property Sale
After Oil Co
Jos. B. Coghlan
Manila
U. S. Navy
Navy
Cascade Division
Diamond
Weingartner ET AL
Boies
Mur
Der
Case
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