Debaters Link Credit Woes to Money System Debate
The First Baptist church Men's league heard A. M. Graham defend the affirmative that credit abuses and stock watering caused the financial low mood, while B. E. McGill argued for the negative. Both speakers agreed on bankers and corporations driving panic through underhand tactics and urged stronger laws to curb such abuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caesar
Men's League of the First Baptist Church
A. M. Graham
BE. E. McGill
United States
E. B. McGill
Graham
McGill
New Castle
Magill
Robert K. Aiken
Death Notices and Bereavements in Meadville Area
Death record for Adam Tritt of Ellwood and notices for Mrs. Margaret Hoke of Meadville and Mrs. Garrett B. Walsh of 138 South Beaver Street. Authorities publish brief obituary items and residence details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Tritt
Ellwood
Margaret Hoke
Meadville
Garrett B. Walsh
South Beaver Stree
Italians robbed charged with crime in two cases
Two Italian men report they were robbed. authorities file charges against a suspect for the alleged thefts.
Klatzdowski Sent Sixty Days to Jail for Boarding House Fraud
James Sicilano stood trial on two robbery charges in Wampum with Dom inico Rimi and Frank Persia as claimants. The jury found Klatzdowski guilty of cheating the boarding house case but not guilty on three robbery counts, sentencing him to 60 days in county jail and a $1 fine plus costs. A separate felonious assault case against Henry Myers ended in not guilty, and prosecutor Gus F. Gordon faced payment issues for court costs. The Voatz case for felonious assault with intent to kill proceeded later in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sicilano
Dominico Rimi
Frank Persia
Wampum
Persia
Aimi
Thomas Dickey
Young
Wladislaw Klatzdowski
Klatzdowtski
South New Castle
Gus F. Gordon
Henry Myers
Ellwood City
Gordon
Captain Moon
Moon
Waddington
the Commonwealth
Pete Voatz
John Kruppe
Friday the 13th superstition hits stocks in New Castle markets
The Nova telegraphic report says stocks were listless at midday with little outside or speculative interest. In New Castle butchers report steady liver sales on Friday the 13th and several customers paying cash, while restaurants also see prices and activity drifting downward on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Telegraphic
New Castle
New York Exchange
Holy Family Home Cares for Thirty Eight Children
At the Holy Family Home there are 38 children under care, 21 boys, with six ladies meeting weekly to sew for them. Matron Sister Margaret L. Henry toils daily for the homeless children as subscriptions circulate to fund repairs on the Cunningham homestead site. A group photo of the children is planned before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Family
Margaret L. Henry
Cunningham Homestead
Henry
United States Steel Rolls Slashes Wages Ten Percent
Rolls employed by United States Steel will face a ten percent wage cut starting January 1. High class labor across the company is expected to see similar reductions soon as a response to decreased business. The cut could save the Steel trust between 10 and 15 million dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Trust
Two Cooks Face Court Over Kitchen Fight Verdict
Sarah and John Albu were found guilty of assault and battery and disorderly conduct and fined $1 plus costs after a hearing before Alderman Mayne. Joe Man was acquitted after proving he was not at the scene during the quarrel over the cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah
John Albu
Joe Man
Mayne
Mike Kutch
Albu Brothers
Bridge Collapse Victim From Ellwood City Named
Adam Tritt of Ellwood City was among the victims of the Susquehanna bridge collapse at Mifflinville Pa. He worked as a structural iron worker. His parents, both residents of Ellwood City, are deeply grief stricken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mifflinville, PA
Ellwood City
Adam Tritt
Susquehanna River
Mifflinville
Tritt
Ellwood
Chorus of Young People Adopts New Name
The Thursday chorus at First M E church under George Greer and David Lidsya has renamed itself the Young People's Choral Union. Rehearsals continue with strong turnout and officers may be elected next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
George Greer
David Lidsya
Ereafter
Young People’s Choral Union
Black Hand Gang Busted in Girard Ohio Raid
Eight suspected Black Hand members were captured in Girard Ohio during a raid on a large Italian boardinghouse led by Labad Demateo. Most detainees hailed from Hillsville, driven from Lawrence County by Pennsylvania authorities, after a young Italian testified he was robbed of 52 dollars by gang members.
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Black Hand Society
Girard
Labad Demateo
Hillsville
Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Brothers Face Burglary Charge in Sutton Street Heist
Charles Conners was charged with burglary and larceny after a hearing before Alderman Ranney. He posted 500 bail and was held for the March term. His brother Mike Conners is jailed awaiting trial on the same charges after an alleged break in at Reynolds store yielded a cap and five coats worth 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Conners
A. W. Reynolds
Sutton Street
Ranney
Mike Conners
Reynolds
Arrest of Louis Ashton for horse stealing and mischief
Louis Ashton was arrested on a charge of stealing a horse and buggy from Ira Book of the New Castle Livery Company and released on bail for a hearing before Alderman Ranney. Book also accuses Ashton of malicious mischief including smashed doors and stable furnishings. horse valued at 75 dollars and buggy at 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Ashton
Ira Book
New Castle Livery Company
Ranney
Ashton
Book
Stove Pipe Fire Damages Home on South Jefferson Street
A small fire broke out around a stovepipe in the ceiling at 58 South Jefferson Street, home of Will Simpes, shortly after 11 o clock Friday causing about 20 dollars in damage. Fire alarms sent Chief Connery and the Central department, the blaze had reached the attic but was controlled quickly with chemicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Jefferson Street
Will Simpes
Chief Connery
Central Department
Christian Science Lecture Planned for Youngstown
Free lecture on Christian Science to be delivered Sunday at 2 30 PM by Frank H Leonard of The First Church of Christ Scientist Boson staff. The Park Theatre Youngstown will host the event, providing public access to the science discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Frank H. Leonard
Church of the Science of Bosn
Park Theatre
Butler and Carson Stage Youngstown Reunion
George Lewis Butler and Mary Elizabeth Carson, both of Youngstown, are noted in a brief notice of planned reunion in the city, highlighting local ties and family names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lewis Butler
Youngstown
Mary Elizabeth Carson
Cortelyou and Taft May Yet Step Down From Race
Washington dispatch reports ongoing doubt among Republicans after the president’s no third term stance. Rumors swirl that Taft and Cortelyou may resign to aid campaigns while Cummins joins the field alongside Hughes Cannon Fairbanks and Foraker. Political strategists debate Hughes’s potential surge and Albany influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Cortelyou
White House
Iowa
Cummins
Hughes
Cannon
Fairbanks
Foraker
Appeal From Bishop for Christmas Funds
The Pittsburg diocese Catholic churches plan Christmas collections for St. Pauls orphan asylum Idlewild. Bishop Canevin urges clergy and laity to aid 1000 parentless children. The appeal will be read on the two Sundays before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Orphan Asylum
Idlewild
Pittsburg
Canevin
Protest Over Typhoid Claims In Croton Avenue
A reader challenges the paper's reasons for rising typhoid fever in Croton avenue district. The writer asserts the community is clean and calls for testing city water quality, urging city authorities to prove its safety or danger. Signed by A. L. Burlet of No 9 Haus avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croton Avenue
A. L. Burlet
Haus Avenue
New Castle High School to Form Hockey Team
Numbers of athletically inclined students at New Castle High School plan to organize a hockey team. Several students are strong skaters with game experience. Contests will likely be arranged with out of town teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle High School
Contagious Diseases Reported In City
A mumps case involving 3 year old oe tle Dennins of 128 Long Avenue and a typhoid fever case involving Me Keever of Hanna Street were reported to Health Officer Horner by noon today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horner
Oetle Dennins
Long Avenue
Me‘Keever
Hanna Street
Weather forecast for Western Pennsylvania update
Snow is expected late tonight across Western Pennsylvania with warmer readings in the southern portion. Saturday is seen turning to rain or snow with a further rise in temperatures in the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Electric Wires Blamed for Bellevernon Mine Tragedy
A coroner jury in Bellevernon Pennsylvania finds 32 miners died in the Naomie mine explosion due to gas and dust ignition from electrical wiring or an open light. They condemn electric wires on return air currents and open lights in gaseous mines and urge an air shaft and stricter mining law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Bellevernon
Naomie
United Coal Company
Fayette City
Eclec
Mining Commission
Knights of the Grip Organize Saturday in New Castle
New Castle council No 408 United Commercial Travelers of America will be installed Saturday night at the K of P hall over Berger's in Washington street. Grand Counselor C H Kelley of Pittsburgh will conduct the ceremony with travelers from Youngstown Warren Pittsburgh and Meadville in attendance. Charter members include C T Hamilton M S Kincaid J C Griffith and others. Charles W Rice of New York arranged the event and stays at the Fountain Inn. The order, formed 20 years ago, now has about 45 000 members with 400 locals and 25 grand councils nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Charles W. Rice
New York City
Rice
Columbus
Society
Fountain Inn
New Castle Council
C. T. Hamilton
Kincaid
J. C. Griffith
J. D. Long
E. Nesssle
Alfred Means
BE. L. Honeywell
B. Nessle
John F. Carpenter
S M. Joe
L. J. Bateman
John L. Welsh
B. Bush
A. J. Fitzgerald
W. A. Hall
Ohio
United States
Grand Council
Pennsylvania
Way of Granting Licenses Changed in 1853
The March term of the quarter session court in 1853 changed liquor license practice. Applications were presented to the grand jury for individual votes, after which the jury recommended licenses for James Parks Edenburg Archibald Graham Harlansburg D S Stone James Leslie J P Jack and A T McKee New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
James Parks
Edenburg
Archibald Graham
Harlansburg
D. S. Stone
James Leslie
J. P. Jack
A. T. McKee
New Castle
Physicians Club Elects Officers At January Meeting
Physicians' club met Thursday evening with Dr. W C Kissinger of North Mercer street. Officers elected were President Dr J D Tucker Secretary Dr E Hunter Perry and Treasurer Dr W C Kissinger. They will meet with Dr John Foster of North Mercer street the first Thursday of January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Physicians’ Club
W. C. Kissinger
North Mercer Street
J. D. Tucker
E. Hunter Perry
John Foseter
Pulpit Committee for Baptist Church Named
A pulpit committee will likely be appointed by the Mic Baptist congregation Sunday to choose a successor to Rev. Snape. Several members have minister hunting experience, but many are wary of taking on the task again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mic < Baptist Congregation
Snape
St Marys Knights elect officers for year
At the last regular meeting St Marys council No 512 Knights of Columbus elected officers for the ensuing year led by Grand Knight Leo G Griffith Deputy Grand Knight John J Maher and Chancellor William Dorley Other officers include Recording Secretary Hugh M Rocks Financial Secretary C J Walter Treasurer John S Newman Advocate Gomer L Griffith Warden William Ward Assistant Warden Geo McCarthy Inside Guard Michael Mescall Outside Guard William Beck Trustee Thomas Kreaps Chaplain Rev John Andrzjewski Chorister Stephen N Griffith Organist Frank King The organization reports 195000 members and councils across 41 states plus Canada the Philippines and Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Council
Knights of Columbus
Leo G. Griffith
John J. Maher
William Dorley
Hugh M. Rocks
C. J. Walter
John S. Newman
Gomer L. Griffith
William Ward
Geo. McCarthy
Michael Mescall
William Beck
Thomas Kreaps
John Andrzjewski
Stephen N. Griffith
Frank King
Order of the Knights of Columbus
United States
Canada
Philippine Islands
Mexico
Answer to Mandamus Writ in County Primaries Case
A. W. Gardner for the county commissioners files an answer arguing the primary law does not require primaries for a single party when all others file. The Socialists should use the same method, saving about 500 dollars in county and state costs. The case is scheduled for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Gardner
Charles A. Collins
Pinning by Coal Car Wreaks Fatal Injuries in Branchton
J. W. Seidler suffered severe injuries at Branchton near Slippery Rock when a coal car weighed and drifted off scales. The front wheels passed over both legs, a second set remained on him for fifteen minutes before jacks were used. Doctors expected amputation due to crushing injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Seidler
Branchton
Slippery Rock
Seidler
Missionary to Speak at Young People's Rally
Miss Julia Dickinson, returned missionary from Soudon Africa, will address the Young People's rally at the Christian and Missionary Alliance convention. The meeting at 7 50 p m promises a graphic description of work in Africa and contains expected engaging remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Dickinson
Soudon
Africa
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Dickinson
Typhoid Cases Reported Light by Local Physician
A local physician notes most recent typhoid cases are mild rather than severe. He observes symptoms align with typhoid but illness resembles a mild grip attack in many patients.
Frank Bigham Voiced as County Treasurer Candidate
Frank Bigham of Ellwood City is said to seek the county treasurer post next spring. He visited New Castle on Thursday to confer with friends after a strong showing in the last election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bigham
Ellwood City
Girl escapes from Gypsy kidnappers in Illinois
Eight year old Lillian Wulff abducted in Chicago last Saturday was found near Momence Illinois badly cold and exhausted. She had escaped several times from the captors but was recaptured each time. Doctors say her condition is grave but she will recover. Police alerted and two detectives sent to bring her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lillian Wulff
Momence
W. J. Riley
Mother's Death Reported for Meadville Resident
Andrew Hoke of County Line street learned Friday morning of his mother Mrs Hoke death at her Meadville home after a three year illness. She was about seventy and survived by husband Andrew Hoke and two sons Andrew and Henry. Funeral services are planned at the family home in Meadville with Mr Hoke traveling to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hoke
County Line Street
Mr. Hoke
Meadville
Y M C A Hosts Recruits Night With Speakers and Music
Nearly a thousand new Y M C A members plan to attend a reception tonight in the association rooms. Secretary Burgess E B McGill and W K Hugus will speak. Omo hundro will contort his face and the orchestra and quartet will perform. R R Potter the social secretary will preside as the event aims to capture the campaign’s snap and go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess
E. B. McGill
W. K. Hugus
Omohundro
R. R. Potter
Dr Hubbard to Speak at YMCA Sunday
Dr Charles G Hubbard of Minneapolis will address the men's meeting at the YMCA Sunday afternoon on the topic One of Many. The association notes the growing size of these meetings and recalls over 200 attending the last session to hear Dr Roussell of Westminster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Hubbard
Min Neapolis
Roussell
Westminster
Bell Telephone to Spend 300000 in Youngstown Improvements
Bell Telephone company plans improvements in Youngstown costing about 300000 to upgrade phone service. Projects include a new exchange building conduit system and a switchboard estimated at 30000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Telephone CO
Youngstown
Bell Telephone Company
New Auto Tags Issued by State Highway Department
The state highway department began issuing new automobile tags yesterday. The tags are black and yellow, replacing 1907 red and white ones. There are 200 applications for 1908 tags, and 19,727 tags issued in 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Patterson's Trial Begins in Beaver Falls Case
Judge Wilson presides at Beaver Falls as John J. Patterson faces conspiracy to murder charges. Presiding Judge Richard S. Holt notes the trial opened Thursday and signals a hard fought battle ahead.
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Wilson
Beaver
John J. Patterson
Beaver Falls
Richard S. Holt
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Roosevelt
Cortelyou and
Washington
Albany
W.va
Knights OF the Grip
Council of United Commercial Travelers of America
Physicians Club
Baptist Church
The
United
Mandamus
Tion Papers
Young People’s Rally
DR. Hubbard
Patterson
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