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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
14
The Ohio and Pennsylvania league may select Sam Wright of Youngstown for president if owners seek change. Wright praised as a thorough businesslike baseball mind, with a long sports journalism background and prior success managing Youngstown, while conditions for a league shift remain uncertain ahead of the upcoming meeting.
Edward Parks, accused of murder after throwing a bottle and fatally striking Willie Haverkamp during a Grand Rapids baseball game last May, was found not guilty by a jury in the superior court. The incident occurred as a ball game tensions flared and an innocent bleacher spectator died from the impact.
An advertorial claims overwork and worry weaken the heart and that Dr Miles Heart Cure strengthens heart nerves and muscles. A testimonial from Cove y Onur Mtoe aR T TUL Yee TATE POMAR in Upper Bandiky China asserts improved heart function after using the product, with promises of guaranteed relief and money-back support.
A table traces the big money drawn by the Johnson Barns Fight, listing a total of $150,000 as the prize or receipts. The fragment notes substantial sums reaching champions and shop winnings.
A Youngstown Telegram report says coal miner Maylin, a six foot, near 200 pound pitcher from New Castle, has been signed by the Nock club. Read, secretary, touts Maylin as promising with speed control and judgment, joining a strong staff alongside Covaleski and Brown.
Charley Hickman is poised to sign a marriage contract after the holidays. The bride, kept private, is said to reside in Pittsburgh and was a sweetheart from his University of West Virginia days. Rumors link a potential fortune and possible retirement objections.
Tommy Kilbane and Johnny Kilbane may meet again in a roped arena bout tied to Washington's birthday as Dayton Athletic Club seeks funds to host the event. If arrangements fail, the Cleveland boxers could appear elsewhere. Tommy Kilbane also set to face Emergency Kelly in Columbus next Tuesday, with Kilbane in excellent shape.
In Pittsburg it is claimed pitchers Camnitz and Selfled will not return with the club next season. Rumors say Ulias Mey may be traded. Both pitchers are strong but their long standing conduct and habits raise doubts about their fitness. Camnitz, brother of Harry Camnitz, pitched two years with Pittsburg and was given a chance last season when the club needed arms. He showed enough to earn a regular turn in the rotation when in form.
Addie Joga of Cleveland praises Jake Daubert, the lefthanded hitting and baserunning prospect. Joga says Daubert’s fielding and speed show high potential, noting he hit well in Macon games and could become one of the best first basemen in the country if given a league opportunity. Armour’s deal is criticized as a mistake.
promoter plans a $50,000 purse to lure James Jeffries from retirement for a Johnson rematch. Burns Johnson bout drew over $100,000 at the gate with Burns at $30,000 and Johnson at $7,500. Burns announces retirement.
Promoter Jim Coffroth plans a continuous New Year’s Day boxing show at Colmanto’s Pugilist Vaudeville House. The bouts will run from 11 AM to sunset with up to two exchanges, lasting four to ten rounds, possibly featuring vaudeville acts to fill the day.
The 1908 champions span multiple events: Football Pennsylvan ia and Harvard. Baseball Princeton. Rowing Syracuse Harvard. Track Cornell. Swimming Pennsylvania. Tennis Pennsylvania Harvard. Cricket Pennsylvania and New York University. Water polo Yale. Basketball Pennsylvania. Chess Columbia. Gymnastics New York University. other named figures include Galt Yate Fenning and Weat Paint Heeles-Yul Wreatling-Yate Larras Orwell. A note mentions an unrelated patent grant and a $10,000 claim for a device related to drawing.
In Greenville Pa a new 4A industry is planned, promising employment for about a hundred men. Details remain unclear as the article notes only that construction will begin soon and several workers will be hired locally.
A young child was badly burned when clothing ignited from a home fire. Alis. W. Novak and her mother Mrs. Novak both sustained facial and arm injuries while attempting to extinguish the flames. A physician was called and both are expected to recover, while the child suffered burns to the torso. Also reported are church notices and local social updates including Watch Tower meetings and neighborhood visits.
Cascade Theatre presents this week’s vaudeville lineup including Married for Money and The Parisian Belles. New artistic acts feature The Aristocrats and The Actor’s Hotel, with strong reviews from White’s Gayety engagements and notable burlesque performers demanding patronage.
The event at St Mary's church is turned over for a benefit with matinees as usual. Doors open at 2 p.m. and the matinee at 2:20, with evening shows from 7 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. continuous entertainment.
Dr. Scott F P Hershey of the First Presbyterian church and Rev A I McCartney of the First church Sharay exchanged pulpits Sunday tenen. McCartney preached a sermon from Paul to King Aginous about being a Christian. The musical program featured the choir and a solo It Came Upon the Midnight by John E Norris. The church was filled for the special service. Reservoir case asks about land appropriation near Berlin Center for Youngstown reservoir. votes before Judge Robinson today.
On December 28 a handbag containing five Indian laborers and D Q Cannon a mechanical engineer employed by Bessemer and Lake Erie railroad was struck by a cart on a high trestle near Carnegie Mills. All aboard were thrown into the Shenango river. Cannon sustained cuts and bruises while no man’s leg was fractured. Frank Johns of Mahoning Avenue Shenango mill employee has resumed his usual activities.
Monday December 18 notice announces New Year sale at B&B with claim of a great embroidery year and steep discounts. Mussed embroideries including inserts edgings flouncings whites and colors offered 25 to 50 percent off. All kinds and styles available with pieces sold even if mussed or soiled at yard prices from 100 to 50 cents.
An old advertisement explains appetite loss and spring fever as unrest from winter to spring. It cites sleep disturbance and nervousness, then promotes CAHN'S KIDNEY REMEDY as a trusted spring tonic for liver and kidneys, claiming positive cures over forty years and urging purchase at druggists.
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