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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1908

Page

8

Gallagher Must Help His Wife in Non Support Case

Frank Gallagher of Ellwood City was ordered to pay his wife $1.25 weekly after a Saturday morning hearing. Mrs. Gallagher testified of near-starvation and cold shelter with a neighbor, while Gallagher denied liquor addiction and attributed troubles to his wife. District Attorney Young presented both sides.

Frank Gallagher Ellwood City New Castle Gallagher Ellwood Young A. Martin Graham

Gotch to Wrestle Bulgarian Champion

Frank Gotch set to face Bulgarian Yussiff Mahmout after Mahmout defeated Fred Beell in two straight falls. Mahmout's camp says he earned the right to meet the champion and may also pursue a bout with George Hackenschmidt while Gotch seeks a match in England.

United Press Chicago Frank Gotch Yussiff Mahmout Fred Beell Mahmout Gotch England George Hackenschmidt

Death From Blood Poisoning Claims Local Farmer

John S Manning of Perry township died Friday evening from sepsis after a slight injury. He lived with his brother James Manning at his home and was a respected farmer. He leaves one brother and two sisters. Funeral services are set for Monday afternoon at Slippery Rock church.

John S. Manning Perry Township James Manning Slippery Rock

Educational reform bill to instruct couples on marriage

The State Women’s Christian Temperance Union announced plans to present an educational reform bill to the next legislature. It would require a book issued by the board of health on marriage to be given free with each marriage license, with additional copies available from license clerks.

United Press Los Angeles Cal State Women's Christian Temperance Union Board of Health

Steamer Harburg Grounds On Long Island Reef

Eastport Long Island Dec 12 steamship Harburg ran aground on a sandbar half a mile west of Bellport station while en route with a cargo of pe clay. Wrecking tugs from New York are summoned and officials expect a high tide refloat. The crew remains aboard as life savers stand by in case evacuation is needed.

United Press Eastport L. I N. Y Bellport Station Harburg New York

Postal laws amended for mail embezzlement penalties

Washington December 12 The house passed an amendment to postal laws setting penalty for embezzlement or theft of mail by a postal employee at 500 dollars imprisonment for five years or both

United Press Washington House

Consul General Arrives In New York From Triste

Prince Carl Ruize De Roxas Austrian consul general at San Francisco arrived in New York today aboard the Martha Washington from Triste.

United Press New York Prince Carl Ruize de Roxas San Francisco Martha Washington Triste

Reward for Catarrh Cure Planting Claims

One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh case that cannot be cured. F J Hall & Co of Toledo endorse F J Hall’s Catarrh Cure as effective. Walkinman & Marvin, Toledo, advertise it as a general remedy. Cure taken internally, claims to reach blood and mucus membranes. Testimonials offered, price per bottle, sold by local firms.

Watershare. & CO Toledo F. J. Ey Walkinnan & Marvin Monle Generals O. Hall

Roosevelt vows to back Secret Service demand

President Roosevelt told callers he would fight any congressional attempts to limit or hamper the Secret Service. He said he would send further messages if the House fails to back his request, stressing the necessity of strong protection for his annual message language.

Washington Roosevelt Secret Service House Senate Congress

Jerome to Present Baseball Bribery Evidence

New York district attorney said he would present to the grand jury the alleged evidence from a National League committee claiming local gamblers offered to bribe umpires Klein and Johnstone to fix a deciding Chicago at New York game. He noted the committee has not yet asked to meet him. The panel includes John T. Brush Charles H. Ebbitts August Herrmann and Harry Pulliam. League officials refused to reveal names of suspects.

United Press New York Jerome National League Klein and Johnstone Chicago John T. Brush Charles H. Ebbitts August Herrmann Harry Pulliam

Three Hours Strike Ends On N Y C Tug Boats

New York December 12 The tug and barge workers of the N Y Central Railway ended a three hour strike that halted the marine department and threatened Christmas stock delivery. George Lynn assistant manager leads arbitration with a men’s committee as grievances are to be investigated and remedied. Workers seek bi monthly wages and two Sundays off each month.

United Press New York N. Y. Central Railway Marine Department George Lynn

Engine Explosion Kills Four Crew in Beaumont

A Southern Pacific locomotive blew up on a heavy freight run from Beaumont yards over the San Gorgonia pass. Three men were killed and a fourth gravely injured. The dead were David McDonald the engineer Roy Reynolds the fireman G W Brockman the conductor and E A Williams the brakeman believed dying all from Los Angeles. The blast demolished the locomotive and shattered three cars with no survivors among the crew. Cause of the explosion is unknown.

United Press Beaumont Cal Southern Pacific San Gorgonia Pass David McDonald Roy Reynolds G. W. Brockman E. A. Williams Los Angeles

Castro Settles Big French Cable Claim in Principle

Paris says President Castro has accepted the principle of settling the French Cable Co claim against Venezuela for seizure of its property. No damages amount agreed yet. initial demand was 1 million dollars plus indemnity for business disruption. Details remain undisclosed by Venezuela or Castro aides.

United Press Paris Castro French Cable Co Venezuela Foreign Office

Rebels Lose Hundreds in Battle Near Odessa

In a battle near Odessa on December 12, Persian rebels known as Constitutionalists under Bahir Khan faced loyalists commanded by Ram-Ed-Dowleh. The clash ended with hundreds killed and the rebels driven from the field after a stubborn attack.

United Press Odessa Ram-Ed-Dowleh Tabriz Bahir Khan

Ohio Rep asks pardon for bank embezzler Edward Flyckinger

Representatives Keefer Cole and Ansberry of Ohio urged President to pardon Edward Flyckinger of Gallon a former leading manufacturer and bank director serving a term for embezzlement. The president offered little encouragement.

United Press Washington Keefer, Cole and Ansberry Ohio Edward Flyckinger Gallon

Turkish steamer sinks in Black Sea storm

A Turkish steamer carrying crew and 50 passengers from Constantinople toward Sevastopol sank today during a storm in the Black Sea. Rescue efforts and official inquiries follow as the fate of all aboard remains unresolved.

Odessa Constantinople Sebastopol Black Sea

Tariff Hearing Touches Hats and Feathers Debate

Washington heard arguments on tariffs affecting millinery as New York attorney Peter Zucker urged lower duties on artificial flowers and feathers arguing higher costs for hat buyers. New York manufacturer Jules Coltets urged raising artificial flower and feather duties to 70 percent. W H Bowker also pressed for free sulphate of ammonia phosphate slag and burlap bags amid current tariff of six dollars a ton for sulphate of ammonia and about 40 000 tons imported yearly.

United Press Washington Ways and Means Committee Peter Zucker New York Chicago Jules August Coltets W. H. Bowker

Cy Young Mourns Criger Trade and Hints at No Retirement

Cy Young, Boston’s veteran starter, laments the Lou Criger trade to the St. Louis Browns and confirms he plans no retirement. He says Spencer will be his catcher next season and credits Criger as one of the grandest catchers. He vows to keep pitching as long as his arm holds.

Paoli Lou Criger St. Louis Browns Spencer Boston Young Criger Lou No On Boston Club

Panama President Promises to Be Good

Assurances from President Obaldia of Panama pledge protection for American Marines and sailors landed on the isthmus. He agrees to prompt trial of four men jailed for the killing of an American seaman from the Buffalo and to ensure punishment if found guilty.

United Press Washington Ubaldia Panama Republic Bacon State Department Obaldia The Buffalo

Two Women Claim One New York Barber

Sam Gargano a New York barber was arrested in Chicago on wife abandonment charges. Police say he first married Frances Cotesla of New York and had two children, then allegedly married Esther Lebowitz here, who claims to be wife No. 2 and says he abandoned her and took her diamonds. He reportedly returned to New York, then came back with his first wife and children.

Chicago Sam Gargano New York Esther Lebowiz Rivington Street N. Y Gargano Frances Cotesla Stanton Street

Volunteer Army Bill Introduced in Congress

Congressman Hull introduced in the House a general staff bill authorizing the president to raise a large volunteer army in war time. The measure would make citizens aged 18 to 45 liable for military duty and empower the president to enlist volunteers by proclamation during war.

United Press Washington Hull Iowa

Young Turks Sweep Local Elections in Constantinople

Dec 12 Young Turks win all local parliament seats. In the ten member delegation five Turks two Armenians two Greeks and one Jew are named.

Young Turks Constantinople

Poisoning case in Youngstown victim recovering at home

Rev Louis Lops, a victim of a supposed poisoning, is recovering at his Youngstown home with no clues in the case. In a separate incident, John Kelly a foreman was fatally mangled and five other workers injured by a gas explosion at Carnegie Steel Ohio plant in Youngstown. The New Castle Daily News offers a 1909 subscription by mail.

Louis Lops Youngstown John Kelly Ohio Carnegie Steel Company New Castle New Castle Daily News

Pullman Co in the Limelight Investigation Opens

Interstate Commerce Commissioner Lane will arrive in Chicago to examine complaints that Pullman Co charges excessive berth rates. Three cases before the ICC include the Loftus matter on upper and lower berths, with Chicago as the arena for book inspections and possible broader probe into earnings and dividends.

Chicago Pullman Company Interstate Commerce Lane Loftus St. Paul Pullman Interstate Commerce Commission

Quarantine Lifted At Dreschell Residence

Health Officer I A Thayer lifted the quarantine at 76 Court Street after five weeks due to two spotted fever cases. One child died soon after illness. the other has nearly recovered. The home was disinfected and fumigated and may now be entered by others beyond the family.

I. A. Thayer H. C. Dreschell Court Street

Threatens Priest and Is Put in Jail in St Louis

Charles Unger, a plow salesman, is jailed after allegedly threatening Father J. J. O'Brien outside St Margaret's church. Unger, who denies the charge, made threats over disputes about his wife singing in the church choir. His daughter Theresa alerted a neighbor prompting police to intervene.

United Press ST. Louis J. J. O’brien St. Margaret's Church Charles Unger City Hospital Unger Father O’brien Theresa Father O'Brien

Michigan Athletics Chief Charles Baird Resigns

Charles Baird, longtime athletic manager at the University of Michigan, resigns after years of service. His withdrawal comes as his wife recently inherited more than 1 million dollars, and he plans to buy and manage an American Association baseball team.

United Press Ann Arbor, Mich Charles Baird University of Michigan Baird

Ruef Sentencing Delayed To Next Saturday

San Francisco December 12 Abe Ruef will not be sentenced until next Saturday. Judge Lawler with the consent of the prosecution postponed the action for a week at the request of defense attorneys who wish to prepare a number of motions.

United Press San Francisco Abe Ruef Lawler

Woman to testify in Davis murder case to travel to Youngstown

Mrs. Abbie Rice, key witness in the murder of Dr. Frederick Austin of Omaha, is due to arrive in Youngstown where her husband has resided for some time. The notice appears in the 1909 mail order item indicating a $1.00 price.

Abbie Rice Charles F. Davis Frederick Austin Omaha Youngstown

Sherritt's For Sale And Rent Ad Listings Local Properties

Real estate list offering a three story brick block on Washington Street for 50 000 with 83 rooms and multiple storerooms plus rent 5500 payments. Also 2700 buys 6 room house with gas water sewer, 3500 buys modern home on West Madison, 1900 buys West Wabash business or residence, vacant lots farms and insurance services including property management. Other rentals from 8.00 and a 16.00 room on Edgewood Avenue.

Washington Street North Hill West Madison Avenue West Wabash Avenue N. Liberty Street Bath West Wabash Edgewood Avenue T. W. Dickson & Co Dean Block Dickson Street Pittsburg Street Beckwith Street John Street Fourth Ward Croton Avenue Maryland Staunton Avenues Lathrop Street

Local injuries report from Shenango Valley hospital

Joe Aristausam of 415 Mahoning Avenue suffered a serious bruise and is expected to leave the hospital tomorrow. Two Pennsylvania Railroad employees had minor injuries and were transported to the Shenango Valley hospital. J P McAllen of 224 Mahoning Avenue was bruised on the shoulders, treated at the hospital, and sent home.

Joe Aristausam Mahoning Avenue Pennsylvania Railroad Shenango Valley Hospital J. P. McAllen

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Wife Porter Long Island Reef Teddy CY Young Volunteer Army Interstate Commerce Commissioner Dreschell Mgr U. OF Mich Ruef Sherritt’s J. H. Sherritt New Castle, PA Seventh Ward Treadwell News Company Shenango Restaurant L. Dean Rosenblum's New Castile Malloy’s P. H. Malloy & Co Star Grocery Company North Mercer Street West Pittsburg Union Phone Ana Goldie Ripple Hillsville G W. Campbell South Croton Avenue J. K. McUlnren White Street Washington and Customs Clerks Franklin Institute Rochester W. W. Park West Federal Street New Leslie House Mercer Street Florence Avenue K. M Higgins Hotel Cascade _ theatre Ray Street Neshannock Creek Pittsburg Street Bridge Lawrence Savings & Trust Company Jefferson Street Jefferson, Craig North Beaver Streets Bessie M. Smith Lawrence Savings & Trust J. F. Ringer Bell Outlet Co Y. M. A. Bldg Milton Street City Water Boylesee James de J. Clyde Gilfillan L. 3. & T. Company W. C. Fine Lawn Kent Cail County Line East Washington Street Car North Quest Streets West Neshannock Avenue Jerre Bauman Neshannock Avenue Long Avenue Pennsylvania Avenue Mahlon Clark Hamilton Street Quest Street Reut Ren North Mee Oak Avenue H. L. Robinson Bell Phone Aes Low Avenue Calon Mahlon Clark Hamilton Roo Kline Pearson Street Bell Phone J. Dufford Dufford South W. F. Dufford Pittsburg North Mill Street New Castle Marble and Granite Works South Mill Street R. C. Fralick Smith Premier Central City Typewriter Exchange West Fayette Street Syracuse Leesburg Thompson G. H. van Horn Pittscore van’ Horn Quest Highland Stables C. C. McKinney Struthers Davis Boyles and Highland Avenues Chautauqua, N. Y Lehr Pittisburg Street Union Weat Long Avenue East Side W. J. McAnus Smith-Premier Sutton Rosenblum City of New Castle D. Long Shenango Township David Roberts East Long Avenue Butler Avenue Winter Avenue L. 8S. & T. Company J. F. P. Kennelly J. Gunning Blackford Basi E.jj.o’brien McDowell Edward Harkness Fredonia Frank Runkle Jacob L. McCracken Lawrence County Pennsylvania Maud A. Me Maud A. Me‘qpacken, Administratrix, No. $4 Croton Avenue, New Castile, Pa. c. Vv Sedegansgeoci New Castle Machine Company South Street G. B. Zahniser Clendenin Block Lafrango
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